Digerati Technologies, Inc 10-Q for FY2024 Q2
Digerati Technologies, Inc. (DTGI)
About this 10-Q
Digerati Technologies, Inc filed this 10-Q on March 22, 2024, covering the quarter ended January 31, 2024 (FY2024 Q2).
Headline figures
Quarter ended January 31, 2024, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $7.57M
- down 4.7% from $7.94M a year earlier
- Net loss
- $3.56M
- compared with net income of $224K a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- -$0.02
- compared with -$0.01 a year earlier
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| Common Stock $0.001 par value | March 22, 2024 |
DIGERATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JANUARY 31, 2024
INDEX
| PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
| Item 1. | Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 1 |
| Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 34 |
| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 44 |
| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 44 |
| PART II — OTHER INFORMATION | ||
| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 45 |
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 45 |
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 45 |
| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 45 |
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 45 |
| Item 5. | Other Information | 45 |
| Item 6. | Exhibits | 46 |
| SIGNATURES | 47 | |
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DIGERATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONTENTS
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DIGERATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, unaudited)
| January 31, | July 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | ||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | ||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||
| LONG-TERM ASSETS: | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | ||||||||
| Goodwill | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Other assets | ||||||||
| Investment in Itellum | ||||||||
| Right-of-Use assets - financing | ||||||||
| Right-of-Use assets - operating | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued liabilities | ||||||||
| Equipment financing | ||||||||
| Convertible note payable, current, net of discount of $ | ||||||||
| Note payable, current, related party, current, net of discount of $ | ||||||||
| Note payable, current, net of discount of $ | ||||||||
| Acquisition payable, net of discount of $ | ||||||||
| Deferred income | ||||||||
| Derivative liability | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability, current | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||
| LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
| Equipment financing | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability, net of current portion | ||||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $ | ||||||||
| Convertible Series A Preferred stock, $ | ||||||||
| Convertible Series B Preferred stock, $ | ||||||||
| Convertible Series C Preferred stock, $ | ||||||||
| Series F Super Voting Preferred stock, $ | ||||||||
| Common stock, $ | ||||||||
| Additional paid in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||
| Total Digerati’s stockholders’ deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | $ | ||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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DIGERATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
| Three Months Ended January 31, | Six Months Ended January 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| OPERATING REVENUES: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cloud software and service revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | ||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | ||||||||||||||||
| Legal and professional fees | ||||||||||||||||
| Bad debt expense | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING LOSS | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | ||||||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on derivative instruments | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| NET LOSS | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Less: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests | ||||||||||||||||
| NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIGERATI’S SHAREHOLDERS | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Deemed dividend on Series A Convertible preferred stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIGERATI’S COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
| INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
| LOSS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC | ||||||||||||||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED | ||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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DIGERATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2024
(In thousands, except for share amounts, unaudited)
| Equity Digerati’s Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible | Common | Additional | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series A Shares | Par | Series B Shares | Par | Series C Shares | Par | Series F Shares | Par | Shares | Par | Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Comprehensive Income | Stockholders Equity | Noncontrolling Interest | Totals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCE, July 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock option expense | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for debt extension | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reversal of conversion feature | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCE, October 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock option expense | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for debt conversion and settlement | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for warrant conversion | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debt - debt discount | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCE, January 31, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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DIGERATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023
(In thousands, except for share amounts, unaudited)
| Equity Digerati’s Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible | Common | Additional | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series A Shares | Par | Series B Shares | Par | Series C Shares | Par | Series F Shares | Par | Shares | Par | Paid-in apital | Accumulated Deficit | Comprehensive Income | Stockholders Equity | Noncontrolling Interest | Totals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCE, July 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock option expense | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for conversion of Convertible Series A Preferred stock | ( | ) | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for exercise of warrants | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for debt extension | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued concurrent with convertible debt | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends accrued | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCE, October 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of employee stock options | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for conversion of Convertible Series A Preferred stock | ( | ) | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for exercise of warrants | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for debt extension | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for debt conversion and settlement | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued concurrent with convertible debt | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends accrued | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrant issued with debt - debt discount | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debt - debt discount | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCE, January 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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DIGERATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands, unaudited)
| Six Months Ended January 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | ||||||||
| Stock compensation expense | ||||||||
| Bad debt expense | ||||||||
| Amortization of Right-of-use assets | ||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | ||||||||
| Loss on derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| (Gain) on settlement of conversion premium on Notes | ( | ) | ||||||
| Loss on conversion of warrants | ||||||||
| Debt extension fee charged to interest expense | ||||||||
| Common stock issued for debt extension charged to interest expense | ||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ( | ) | ||||||
| Inventory | ||||||||
| Other assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Right of use operating lease liability | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable | ||||||||
| Accrued expenses | ||||||||
| Deferred income | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ( | ) | ||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Cash paid in acquisition of equipment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Borrowings from convertible debt, net of original issuance cost and discounts | ||||||||
| Proceeds from the exercise of warrants | ||||||||
| Borrowings from related party notes, net of original issuance cost and discounts | ||||||||
| Principal payments on debt, net | ( | ) | ||||||
| Principal payments on convertible debt, net | ( | ) | ||||||
| Principal payments on related party notes, net | ( | ) | ||||||
| Principal payment on equipment financing | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ( | ) | ||||||
| INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | ( | ) | ||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period | ||||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Conversion of accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Conversion of convertible notes | $ | $ | ||||||
| Beneficial conversion feature on debt extinguishment | $ | |||||||
| Accounts payable reclassed to debt principal | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued interest rolled into principal | $ | $ | ||||||
| Reduction of Right-of-use liability due to termination of operating leases | $ | $ | ||||||
| Debt discount from debt extinguishment | $ | $ | ||||||
| Day 1 (one) recognition of Right-of-use Assets | $ | |||||||
| Debt discount from derivative liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Debt discount from warrant issuances | $ | $ | ||||||
| Beneficial conversion feature on convertible note | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued for debt conversion and settlement | $ | - | $ | |||||
| Common Stock issued for the conversion of Preferred Stock Series A | $ | $ | ||||||
| Dividends accrued | $ | $ | ||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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DIGERATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Description of Business
Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references in this subsection to “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company,” and other similar terms refer to Digerati and its subsidiaries.
Digerati Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation (including our subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “Company” or “Digerati”), through its operating subsidiaries, (i) Verve Cloud, Inc. (formerly known as T3 communications, Inc.), a Nevada corporation (“Verve Cloud Nevada”), (ii) Verve Cloud, Inc. (formerly known as Shift8 Networks, Inc.), a Texas corporation (“Verve Cloud Texas”), (iii) T3 Communications, Inc., a Florida corporation (“T3 Communications”), (iv) Nexogy, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Nexogy”) and (v) NextLevel Internet, Inc., a California corporation (“Next Level” and, together with Verve Cloud Nevada, Verve Cloud Texas, T3 Communications and Nexogy, the “Operating Subsidiaries”), which, as of June 1, 2023, operate as a single business unit under the Verve Cloud name and have locations in Texas, Florida and California, provides cloud services specializing in Unified Communications as a Service (“UCaaS”) and broadband connectivity solutions for the business market. Our product line includes a portfolio of Internet-based telephony products and services delivered through our cloud application platform and session-based communication network and network services including Internet broadband, fiber, mobile broadband, and cloud Wide Area Network (“WAN”) or Software-defined Wide Area Network (“SD WAN”) solutions.
Digerati provides enterprise-class, carrier-grade services to the small-to-medium-sized business (“SMB”) at cost-effective monthly rates. Digerati’s UCaaS or cloud communication services include fully hosted Internet Protocol (“IP”)/private branch exchange (“PBX”), video conferencing, mobile applications, Voice over Internet Protocol (“VoIP”) transport, Session Initiation Protocol (“SIP”) trunking, and customized VoIP services all delivered Only in the Cloud™.
Basis of presentation and consolidation
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Digerati Technologies, Inc. have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, these interim financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the consolidated financial statements, which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended July 31, 2023, contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on November 24, 2023, have been omitted.
Reclassification
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations or net assets of the Company.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the respective period presented in the Company’s accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Fully-diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed similarly to basic income (loss) per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of dilutive Common Stock equivalents using the treasury stock method for options and warrants and the if-converted method for convertible debt.
| Three months ended January 31, | Six months ended January 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Stock options to purchase common stock | ||||||||||||||||
| Warrants to purchase common stock | ||||||||||||||||
| Convertible Preferred Shares | ||||||||||||||||
| Convertible Debt | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||||||
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Treasury Shares
As
a result of entering into various convertible debt instruments which contained a variable conversion feature with no floor, warrants
with fixed exercise price, and convertible notes with fixed conversion price or with a conversion price floor, we reserved
Customers and Suppliers
We rely on various suppliers to provide services in connection with our VOIP and UCaaS offerings. Our customers include businesses in various industries including Healthcare, Banking, Financial Services, Legal, Real Estate, and Construction. We are not dependent upon any single supplier or customer.
During
the six months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not derive revenues of
As of January 31, 2024, the Company had one customer
that comprised
Sources of revenue:
The Company recognizes cloud-based hosted services revenue, mainly from subscription services for its cloud telephony applications that includes hosted IP/PBX services, SIP trunking, call center applications, auto attendant, voice, and web conferencing, call recording, messaging, voicemail to email conversion, integrated mobility applications that are device and location agnostic, and other customized applications. Other services include enterprise-class data and connectivity solutions through multiple broadband technologies including cloud WAN or SD-WAN, fiber, and Ethernet over copper. We also offer remote network monitoring, data backup and disaster recovery services. The Company applies a five-step approach in determining the amount and timing of revenue to be recognized: (i) identifying the contract with a customer, (ii) identifying the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognizing revenue when the performance obligation is satisfied. Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is recognized at the time control of the products transfers to the customer.
Service Revenue
Service revenue from subscriptions to the Company’s cloud-based technology platform is recognized over time on a ratable basis over the contractual subscription term beginning on the date that the platform is made available to the customer. Payments received in advance of subscription services being rendered are recorded as deferred revenue. Usage fees, either bundled or not bundled, are recognized when the Company has a right to invoice. Professional services for configuration, system integration, optimization, customer training and/or education are primarily billed on a fixed-fee basis and are performed by the Company directly. Alternatively, customers may choose to perform these services themselves or engage their own third-party service providers. Professional services revenue is recognized over time, generally as services are activated for the customer.
Product Revenue
The Company recognizes product revenue for telephony equipment at a point-in-time, when transfer of control has occurred, which is generally upon delivery. Sales returns are recorded as a reduction to revenue estimated based on historical data.
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Disaggregation of Cloud-based hosted revenues.
| For the Three Months Ended January 31, | For the Six Months Ended January 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Cloud software and service revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Product revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Deferred Income
Deferred
income represents billings or payment received in advance of revenue recognition and is recognized upon transfer of control. Balances
consist primarily of annual plan subscription services, for services not yet provided as of the balance sheet date. Deferred revenues
that will be recognized during the succeeding 12-month period are recorded as current deferred revenues in the consolidated balance sheets,
with the remainder recorded as other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Deferred income as of January 31, 2024
and July 31, 2023 was $
Customer deposits
The
Company in some instances requires customers to make deposits for the last month of services, equipment, installation charges and training.
As equipment is installed and training takes place, the deposits are then applied to revenue. The deposit for the last month of services
is applied to any outstanding balances if services are cancelled. If the customer’s account is paid in full, the Company will refund
the full deposit in the month following service termination. As of January 31, 2024 and July 31, 2023, Digerati’s customer deposits
balance was $
Costs to Obtain a Customer Contract
Direct
incremental costs of obtaining a contract consisting of sales commissions are deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the customer,
which currently averages
Direct Costs - Cloud software and service
We incur bandwidth and colocation charges in connection with our UCaaS or cloud communication services. The bandwidth charges are incurred as part of the connectivity between our customers to allow them access to our various services. We also incur costs from underlying providers for fiber, internet broadband, and telecommunication circuits in connection with our data and connectivity solutions.
Derivative financial instruments.
Digerati does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. However, Digerati evaluates its convertible instruments and free-standing instruments such as warrants for derivative liability accounting.
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. Any changes in fair value are recorded as non-operating, non-cash income or expense for each reporting period. For derivative notes payable conversion options and warrants Digerati uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value the derivative instruments.
The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument is probable within the next 12 months from the balance sheet date.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments.
Fair value is defined 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. A fair value hierarchy is used which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy based on the three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:
| Level 1 – | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
| Level 2 – | Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. |
| Level 3 – | Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. |
For certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of our long-term debt approximates its fair value based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining maturities.
Our
derivative liabilities as of January 31, 2024 and July 31, 2023 were $
| Fair value measurements at reporting date using. | ||||||||||||||||
| Quoted prices in active markets for identical liabilities | Significant other observable inputs | Significant unobservable inputs | ||||||||||||||
| Description | Fair Value | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
| Derivative liability at July 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Derivative liability at January 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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| Expected dividend yield | ||
| Expected stock price volatility | ||
| Risk-free interest rate | ||
| Expected term |
| Expected dividend yield | ||
| Expected stock price volatility | ||
| Risk-free interest rate | ||
| Expected term |
| Balance at July 31, 2023 | $ | |||
| Derivative loss | ||||
| Balance at January 31, 2024 | $ |
Noncontrolling interest
The Company follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, Consolidation, which governs the accounting for and reporting of non-controlling interests (“NCIs”) in partially owned consolidated subsidiaries and the loss of control of subsidiaries. Certain provisions of this standard indicate, among other things, that NCIs be treated as a separate component of equity, not as a liability, that increases and decreases in the parent’s ownership interest that leave control intact be treated as equity transactions rather than as step acquisitions or dilution gains or losses, and that losses of a partially owned consolidated subsidiary be allocated to the NCI even when such allocation might result in a deficit balance. The net income (loss) attributed to the NCI is separately designated in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements.
Recent accounting pronouncements, other than below, issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the AICPA and the SEC did not, or are not, believed by management to have a material effect on the Company’s present or future financial statements.
In August 2020, the FASB issued “ASU 2020-06, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)” which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments. The guidance removes certain accounting models which separate the embedded conversion features from the host contract for convertible instruments. Either a modified retrospective method of transition or a fully retrospective method of transition is permissible for the adoption of this standard. Update No. 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this ASU on its financial statements.
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NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN
Financial Condition
The
Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of
assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. Since the Company’s inception in 1993, the Company has
incurred net losses and accumulated a deficit of approximately $
Management Plans to Continue as a Going Concern
Management believes that available resources as of January 31, 2024, will not be sufficient to fund the Company’s operations and corporate expenses over the next 12 months. The Company’s ability to continue to meet its obligations and to achieve its business objectives is dependent upon, among other things, raising additional capital, issuing stock-based compensation to certain members of the executive management team in lieu of cash, or generating sufficient revenue in excess of costs. At such time as the Company requires additional funding, the Company will seek to secure such best-efforts funding from various possible sources, including equity or debt financing, sales of assets, or collaborative arrangements. If the Company raises additional capital through the issuance of equity securities or securities convertible into equity, stockholders will experience dilution, and such securities may have rights, preferences, or privileges senior to those of the holders of common stock or convertible senior notes. If the Company raises additional funds by issuing debt, the Company may be subject to limitations on its operations, through debt covenants or other restrictions. If the Company obtains additional funds through arrangements with collaborators or strategic partners, the Company may be required to relinquish its rights to certain technologies. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise additional funds or raise them on acceptable terms. If the Company is unable to obtain financing on acceptable terms, it may be unable to execute its business plan, the Company could be required to curtail its operations, and the Company may not be able to pay off its obligations, if and when they come due.
We are currently taking initiatives to reduce our overall cash deficiencies on a monthly basis. During Fiscal Year 2024, certain members of our executive management team have continued to defer compensation to reduce the depletion of our available cash. To strengthen our business, we intend to adopt best practices from our recent acquisitions and invest in a marketing and sales strategy to grow our monthly recurring revenue; we anticipate utilizing our value-added resellers and channel partners to tap into new sources of revenue streams; and we have also secured numerous agent agreements through our recent acquisitions that we anticipate will accelerate revenue growth. In addition, we will continue to focus on selling a greater number of comprehensive services to our existing customer base. Further, in an effort to increase our revenues, we will continue to evaluate the acquisition of various assets with emphasis in VoIP Services and Cloud Communication Services. As a result, during the due diligence process we anticipate incurring significant legal and professional fees.
We have been successful in raising debt and equity capital in the past and as described in Notes 6, 7, and 8. We have financing efforts in place to continue to raise cash through debt and equity offerings. Although we have successfully completed financings and reduced expenses in the past, we cannot assure you that our plans to address these matters in the future will be successful.
We require cash to meet our interest payments to Post Road (as defined below), capital expenditure needs, and operational cash flow needs. The Company anticipates issuing additional equity or entering into additional Convertible Notes to secure the funding required to meet these cash needs. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise additional funds or raise them on acceptable terms. If the Company is unable to obtain financing on acceptable terms, the Company may not be able to meet its interest payments, capital expenditures, and operational needs. As a result, the Company will be required to negotiate with its lender the terms of the current financing agreements, in addition to postponing the timing of deployment of its capital expenditures and extending the timing of the operational cash needs.
The Operating Subsidiaries are parties to the Credit Agreement, dated as of November 17, 2020 (as amended from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among the Operating Subsidiaries, Post Road Special Opportunity Fund II LLP (“PRSOF”), as a lender, the other lenders party thereto and Post Road Administrative LLC (“PR Administrative” and, together with its affiliate PRSOF, “Post Road”), as administrative agent for the lenders. The Company is also a party to certain sections of the Credit Agreement. Next Level Internet, Inc. became an Operating Subsidiary and a party to the Credit Agreement in February 2022.
The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, and indemnification provisions. The Credit Agreement also contains affirmative and negative covenants with respect to the operation of the business and properties of the loan parties as well as financial performance.
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Below are key financial covenant requirements, (measured quarterly) for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2024:
| ● | Minimum–Allowed – Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.25 to 1.00 |
| ● | Maximum Allowed - Churn of 3.00% at any time |
As of January 31, 2024 the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants under the Credit Agreement, which were based on the amended financial covenants as set forth in the Third Forbearance Agreement and Amendment to Loan Documents (the “Third Forbearance Agreement”) effective February 2, 2024. While Digerati, the parent company of Verve Cloud Nevada, is not subject to these financial covenants, they have had and will continue to have a material impact on Verve Cloud Nevada’s expenditures and ability to raise funds
The Operating Subsidiaries’ obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by first priority security interests in (a) the equity interests of the Operating Subsidiaries (other than Verve Cloud Nevada), pursuant to the Pledge Agreement, dated November 17, 2020 (the “Pledge Agreement”), made by Verve Cloud Nevada in favor of Post Road Administrative and (b) substantially all of the other assets of the Operating Subsidiaries, pursuant to the Guaranty and Collateral Agreement, dated November 17, 2020, subsequently amended on December 31, 2021, February 4, 2022, December 15, 2022, and February 3, 2023 (the “Guaranty and Collateral Agreement”), among the Operating Subsidiaries and Post Road Administrative.
During the period beginning on November 1, 2021, and ending on January 31, 2024, the Company and Post Road entered into several amendments and other modifications to the Credit Agreement. Specifically:
| ● | On December 15, 2022, Post Road agreed to forbear from exercising its remedies in connection with the Company’s failure to comply with the financial covenants in the Credit Agreement as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2022, as well as certain other specified defaults, until December 23, 2022. |
| ● | On February 3, 2023, Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries and Post Road entered into a Consent, Limited Waiver and Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement and Amendment to Notes (the “Fourth Amendment”). Among other things, the Fourth Amendment (a) conditionally revised each of the six financial covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement (related to maximum leverage, minimum liquidity, minimum EBITDA, maximum capital expenditures, minimum interest coverage (a provision that replaced the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio provision), and maximum churn), (b) conditionally waived all then-existing events of default under the Credit Agreement and (c) modified the interest rates payable under the Credit Agreement. In addition, the Fourth Amendment provided that none of the revised financial covenants (other than minimum liquidity of $ |
| ● | On March 13, 2023, Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries, and Post Road entered into the Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement, which specifically extended the Merger Outside Closing Date from February 28, 2023, to April 28, 2023. |
| ● | On April 3, 2023, Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries, and Post Road entered into a Sixth Amendment to its Credit Agreement (the “Sixth Amendment”), which (a) deferred the cash interest otherwise due and payable on April 1, 2023, to May 1, 2023, and (b) increased the net principal amount of additional convertible notes the Company was permitted by the Credit Agreement to have outstanding from $ |
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| ● | On May 1, 2023, Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries, and Post Road entered into a Seventh Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Seventh Amendment”), pursuant to which the Merger Outside Closing Date was extended from April 28, 2023, to May 31, 2023, or such later date as agreed to in writing by Post Road in its sole discretion. |
| ● | On August 16, 2023, Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries and Post Road entered into a letter agreement, pursuant to which Post Road agreed that all accrued interest that was originally due and payable in cash by the Operating Subsidiaries on April 3, 2023, May 1, 2023, June 1, 2023, July 3, 2023 and August 1, 2023 would, instead, be added to the outstanding principal balances of Term Loan A and Term Loan C, as applicable, under the Credit Agreement on the effective date of the letter agreement, and due on the maturity dates of such loans, along with all other principal and interest amounts thereunder. |
| ● | On
November 22, 2023 (with effect from November 2, 2023), Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries, and Post Road entered into a Second Forbearance
Agreement, Amendment to Loan Documents and Limited Consent (the “Second Forbearance Agreement”), which (a) extended the maturity
date of our Term Loan C Note with Post Road from November 2, 2023, to December 31, 2023, (b) provided that Post Road and the other lenders
under the Credit Agreement shall forbear through December 31, 2023 from exercising their rights and remedies under the loan documents
and applicable law with respect to (i) certain existing events of default under the loan documents and (ii) certain events of default
that are expected to arise before December 31, 2023, and (c) amended certain provisions of the Credit Agreement and the other loan documents
to allow the company to incur up to an additional $ |
Additionally, on February 2, 2024 Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries, and Post Road entered into a Third Forbearance Agreement which (a) extends the maturity date of our Term Loan C Note with Post Road from December 31, 2023, to November 17, 2024 (which is also the maturity date of the other loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement), (b) provides that Post Road and the other lenders under the Credit Agreement shall forbear through November 17, 2024 from exercising their rights and remedies under the loan documents and applicable law with respect to the Specified Defaults and (c) amends certain other provisions of the Credit Agreement. The Third Forbearance Agreement replaces the Second Forbearance Agreement, which expired in accordance with its terms on December 31, 2023, see Note 12 - Subsequent Events to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company will continue to work with various funding sources to secure additional debt and equity financings. However, Digerati cannot offer any assurance that it will be successful in executing the aforementioned plans to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 3 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS
| Gross Carrying | Accumulated | Net Carrying | ||||||||||
| January 31, 2024 | Value | Amortization | Amount | |||||||||
| NetSapiens - license, 10 years | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||
| Customer relationships, 5 years | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Customer relationships, 7 years | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Trademarks, 7 & 10 years | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Non-compete, 2 & 3 years | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Marketing & Non-compete, 5 years | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Total Definite-lived Intangible Assets | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Goodwill | ||||||||||||
| Balance, January 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||
| Gross Carrying | Accumulated | Net Carrying | ||||||||||
| July 31, 2023 | Value | Amortization | Amount | |||||||||
| NetSapiens - license, 10 years | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||
| Customer relationships, 5 years | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Customer relationships, 7 & 10 years | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Trademarks, 7 & 10 years | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Non-compete, 2 & 3 years | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Marketing & Non-compete, 5 years | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Total Definite-lived Intangible Assets | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Goodwill | ||||||||||||
| Balance, July 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||
Total amortization expense for the six months
ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 was $
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| Period Ending July 31, | Amortization | |||
| 2024 * | $ | |||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| 2028 | ||||
| 2029 and thereafter | ||||
| Total: | $ | |||
| * |
NOTE 4 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In November 2015, the Company adopted the Digerati
Technologies, Inc. 2015 Equity Compensation Plan (the “Plan”). On May 25, 2023, the Company amended the Plan which now authorizes
the grant of up to
During the six months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not issue any new stock options.
The Company recognized $
| Weighted average exercise | Weighted average remaining contractual term | |||||||||||
| Options | price | (years) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at July 31, 2023 | $ | |||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||
| Exercised | ||||||||||||
| Forfeited and cancelled | ||||||||||||
| Outstanding on January 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||||||
| Exercisable on January 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||||||
The aggregate intrinsic value (the difference
between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price, multiplied by the number
of in-the-money options) of the
The
aggregate intrinsic value of
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NOTE 5 – WARRANTS
During the six months ended January 31, 2024, the Company did not issue any warrants.
During the six months ended January 31, 2023,
the Company issued
| Warrants | Weighted average exercise price | Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at July 31, 2023 | $ | |||||||||||
| Granted | - | |||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ) | $ | - | ||||||||
| Forfeited and cancelled | $ | - | ||||||||||
| Outstanding on January 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||||||
| Exercisable on January 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||||||
The aggregate intrinsic value (the difference
between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price, multiplied by the number
of in-the-money warrants) of the
The
aggregate intrinsic value of
NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE NON-CONVERTIBLE
On October 22, 2018, the Company issued a secured
promissory note for $
Credit Agreement and Notes
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement (as defined in
Note 2), Post Road provided Verve Cloud with a secured loan of up to $
During the year ended July 31, 2023, the total debt discount for the Term Loan A Note and the Term Loan B Note was fully amortized.
The loans under the original Term Loan A Note
had a maturity date of
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The loans under the Term Loan B Note had a maturity
date of
On December 20, 2021, the Operating Subsidiaries
and Post Road entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”) in connection with which Verve Cloud
issued an Amended and Restated Term Loan A Note (the “A&R Term Loan A Note”) in replacement of the Term Loan A Note. Under
the First Amendment, the $
Pursuant to the First Amendment, the additional
proceeds of $
The
A&R Term Loan A Note has a maturity date of
On
February 4, 2022, Verve Cloud and Post Road entered into a Joinder and Second Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Joinder and Second
Amendment”) in connection with which Verve Cloud issued a Term Loan C Note. Pursuant to the Joinder and Second Amendment, Post Road
provided Verve Cloud with a secured loan of $
For further details regarding the Credit Agreement, as amended through November 17, 2024 please see Note 2, “Management Plans to Continue as a Going Concern” to the consolidated financial statements.
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Promissory Notes – Next Level Internet Acquisition
On February 4, 2022, as per the acquisition of
Next Level, the Company entered into two unsecured promissory notes (the “Unsecured Adjustable Promissory Notes”) for $
On January 3, 2023, the Company amended its forbearance
agreement with the Noteholders and agreed to pay the deferred payment, together with interest at the rate of
On February 28, 2023, the Company extended the
payment date for the September 4, 2022 installment to be due by April 30, 2023 in exchange for a $
On March 7, 2023, the Company extended the payment
date for the March 7, 2023 installment to be due by April 30, 2023 in exchange for a $
On May 1, 2023, the Company extended the payment
date for the September 4, 2022 installment to be due by May 31, 2023 in exchange for payment of accrued interest between March 15, 2023
and April 30, 2023 of $
On May 1, 2023, the Company extended the payment
date for the March 7, 2023 installment to be due by May 31, 2023 in exchange for payment of accrued interest between March 15, 2023 and
April 30, 2023 of $
On June 1, 2023, the Company and the Noteholders agreed to extend the due date for the principal payment along with accrued interest due on May 31, 2023 to June 30, 2023.
In November 2023, the maturity date and principal payments on the Note were extended to December 31, 2023.
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On
February 4, 2022, as part the acquisition of NLI, the Company entered into two unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “Unsecured
Convertible Promissory Notes”) for $
During the quarter ended January 31, 2024, the Company transferred the principal balance for the Unsecure Convertible Promissory Notes
of $
On
January 6, 2024, the Company and Noteholders entered into an Extension and Forbearance Agreement for the Unsecured Adjustable and Convertible
Promissory Notes where the Noteholders agreed to (1) forbear from exercising any rights and remedies it may have under the Notes and
applicable law arising from the Forbearance Defaults until December 31, 2024 (the “Forbearance Period”) and (2) extend the
due date of all payments that are either currently due and payable or will become due and payable during the Forbearance Period to the
Forbearance Termination Date (the “Maturity Extension”). As consideration for this agreement, the Noteholder received a fee
in an amount equal to
NOTE 7 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On December 31, 2021, as a result of the of the
acquisition of Skynet’s assets, the two sellers became related parties as they continued to be involved as consultants for 12 months
to manage the customer relationship. The Company will pay $
Acquisition Payable – Skynet
As part of the acquisition of Skynet’s
assets, the Company will pay the seller a $
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NOTE 8 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
| January 31, | July 31, | |||||||
| CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE NON-DERIVATIVE | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| On October 13, 2020, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $330,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and an original maturity date of October 13, 2021. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of our common stock to the Noteholder, and recognized $211,426 of debt discount related to the original issue discount, relative fair market value of shares, and the intrinsic value of the conversion feature of the Note, which was amortized over the term of the Note. The maturity date was extended multiple times and during the last fiscal year, the lender agreed to extend the maturity until July 31, 2023. On January 29, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (See below variable conversion terms No.1). (1) (2) (3) (5) | $ | $ | ||||||
| On January 27, 2021, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $250,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of January 27, 2022. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 500,000 shares of our common stock to the Noteholder, and at the time of issuance, the Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of $24,368 as debt discount and $44,368 as debt discount for the intrinsic value of the conversion feature, which both were amortized to interest expense during the term of the Note. The Noteholder may elect to convert up to 100% of the principal amount outstanding and any accrued interest on the Note into common stock at any time after 180 days of funding the Note. The conversion price shall be the greater of $0.05 or 75% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) for the ten (10) trading day period immediately preceding the conversion date. The Noteholder shall, in its sole discretion, be able to convert any amounts due hereunder at a twenty-five percent (25%) discount to the per share price of the Qualified Uplisting Financing. The maturity date was extended multiple times. On February 1, 2023, the lender agreed to extend the maturity until July 30, 2023. As consideration for the extension on the Note, the Company agreed to add $50,000 to the principal amount outstanding and issued 300,000 shares of common stock with a market value of $26,460, both of which, were charged to interest expense. The Company analyzed the Note and determined that it does not require to be accounted as a derivative instrument. During January 2024, the Noteholder converted $125,000 of the principal amount to 2,500,000 shares of common stock. On January 11, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (5) | ||||||||
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| On April 14, 2021, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $250,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of April 14, 2022. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 500,000 shares of our common stock to the Noteholder, at the time of issuance, the Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of $63,433 as debt discount, and it will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the Note. Additionally, the Company recognized $96,766 as debt discount for the intrinsic value of the conversion feature, and it will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the Note. The Noteholder may elect to convert up to 100% of the principal amount outstanding and any accrued interest on the Note into common stock at any time after 180 days of funding the Note. The Conversion Price shall be the greater of $0.15 or 75% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) for the ten (10) trading day period immediately preceding the conversion date. The maturity date has been extended multiple times. On April 14, 2023, the lender agreed to extend the maturity until October 14, 2023. As consideration for the extension on the Note, the Company agreed to add $50,000 to the principal amount outstanding and issued 300,000 shares of common stock with a market value of $23,670, both of which, were charged to interest expense. On January 11, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (5) | ||||||||
| On August 31, 2021, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $75,000, an annual interest rate of 8% (and a default interest rate of 20%), and a maturity date of August 31, 2022. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 150,000 shares of our common stock to the Noteholder, and at the time of issuance, the Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of $13,635 as debt discount, which will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory note. The Noteholder may elect to convert up to 100% of the principal amount outstanding and any accrued interest on the Note into common stock at any time after 180 days of funding the Note. The Conversion Price shall be the greater of $0.15 or 75% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) for the ten (10) trading day period immediately preceding the conversion date. The Noteholder may elect to convert up to 100% of the principal plus accrued interest into the common stock into a qualified uplist financing at a 25% discount. The maturity date has been extended multiple times. On February 28, 2023, the lender agreed to extend the maturity until August 31, 2023. As consideration for the extension on the Note, the Company agreed to add $18,000 to the principal amount outstanding and issued 100,000 shares of common stock with a market value of $8,200, both of which, were charged to interest expense. On January 11, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (5) | ||||||||
| On September 29, 2021, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $75,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, a default interest rate of 20%, and a maturity date of September 29, 2022. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 150,000 shares of our common stock to the Noteholder, at the time of issuance, the Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of $10,788 as debt discount, and it will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory note. The Noteholder may elect to convert up to 100% of the principal amount outstanding and any accrued interest on the Note into common stock at any time after 180 days of funding the Note. The Conversion Price shall be the greater of $0.15 or 75% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) for the ten (10) trading day period immediately preceding the conversion date. The Noteholder may elect to convert up to 100% of the principal plus accrued interest into the common stock into a qualified uplist financing at a 25% discount. The maturity date has been extended multiple times. On March 29, 2023, the lender agreed to extend the maturity until September 29, 2023. As consideration for the extension on the Note, the Company agreed to add $18,000 to the principal amount outstanding and issued 100,000 shares of common stock with a market value of $7,970, both of which, were charged to interest expense. On January 11, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (5) |
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| On October 22, 2021, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $150,000, an annual interest rate of 8% (and a default interest rate of 20%), and a maturity date of October 22, 2022. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 300,000 shares of our common stock to the note holder, and at the time of issuance, the Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of $13,965 as debt discount, which will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory note. The Noteholder may elect to convert up to 100% of the principal amount outstanding and any accrued interest on the Note into common stock at any time after 180 days of funding the Note. The Conversion Price shall be the greater of $0.15 or 75% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) for the ten (10) trading day period immediately preceding the conversion date. The Noteholder may elect to convert up to 100% of the principal plus accrued interest into the common stock into a qualified uplist financing at a 25% discount. The maturity date has been extended multiple times. On April 29, 2023, the lender agreed to extend the maturity until October 29, 2023. As consideration for the extension on the Note, the Company agreed to add $30,000 to the principal amount outstanding and issued 180,000 shares of common stock with a market value of $12,582, both of which, were charged to interest expense. On January 11, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (5) | ||||||||
| On February 4, 2022, as part the acquisition of NLI, the Company entered into two unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “Unsecured Convertible Promissory Notes”) for $1,800,000 and $200,000, respectively. The Notes are payable in eight equal quarterly installments in the aggregate amount of $250,000 with the first payment commencing on April 30, 2022, through and including January 31, 2024. The Notes have a base annual interest rate of 10% and a default annual interest rate of 18%. The Sellers have a one-time right to convert all or a portion of the Convertible Notes commencing on the six-month anniversary of the notes being issued and ending 30 days after such six-month anniversary. The conversion price means an amount equal to the volume weighted average price per share of Stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market for the ten (10) consecutive trading days on which the conversion notice is received by the Company. However, if the stock is not then listed for trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the Conversion Price shall be the volume weighted average transaction price per share reported by the OTC Reporting Facility for the ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date on which such Conversion Notice is received by the Company. At inception of the Notes, the Company recognized the fair market value of the conversion on the notes of $2,382,736, and recognized $117,264 in debt discount, which was amortized over the conversion period. During the year ended July 31, 2023, the conversion option on the Notes ended, and the Company recognized $466,086 as other income for the settlement of the conversion option. During the year ended July 31, 2023, the Company made principal payments totaling $791,375. On May 1, 2023, lenders agreed to forbear the principal payment of $250,000 originally due on April 30, 2023 to May 31, 2023. On June 1, 2023, the Company and the Noteholders agreed to extend the due date for the principal payment along with accrued interest due on May 31, 2023 to June 30, 2023. During the six months ended January 31, 2024 an additional $119,996 was added to the principal balance for default interest for missing principal payments on the Notes. On January 6, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. During the quarter ended January 31, 2024, the Company transferred the principal balance $1,119,996 to the Unsecured Adjustable Promissory Notes as result of the convertible feature which ended during the last fiscal year ended July 31, 2023. See Note 6 for additional detail. (3) |
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| On January 21, 2022, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $230,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of October 21, 2022. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees of $26,300, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $203,700. Additionally, the Company recorded $26,300 as a discount to the Note and amortized over the term of the Note. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 300,000 shares of our common stock to the Noteholder and recorded $30,446 as debt discount and amortized over the term of the Note. Until the earlier of 6 months or the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, the Noteholder shall be entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Conversion Amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock. The Note Conversion Price shall equal the greater of $0.15 or 25% discount to up-listing price or offering/underwriting price concurrent with the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the outstanding balance shall immediately increase to 125% of the Outstanding Balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the Event of Default and a daily penalty of $500 will accrue until the default is remedied. The maturity date has been extended multiple times. On January 30, 2023, the lender agreed to extend the maturity until May 30, 2023. In connection with the extension of the maturity date on the Note, the Company agreed to increase the principal balance by $30,000 and issued 300,000 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $26,910, both of which, were charged to interest expense. On May 30, 2023, the Company and the Noteholders agreed to extend the due date for the principal payment due on May 30, 2023 to September 30, 2023. In exchange for the extension of the due date, $30,000 was added to the principal and the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $26,700. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (5) | ||||||||
| On January 21, 2022, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $230,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of October 21, 2022. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees of $26,300, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $203,700. Additionally, the Company recorded $26,300 as a discount to the Note and amortized over the term of the Note. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 300,000 shares of our common stock to the Not holder and recorded $30,446 as debt discount and amortized over the term of the Note. Until the earlier of 6 months or the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, the Noteholder shall be entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Conversion Amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock. The Note Conversion Price shall equal the greater of $0.15 or 25% discount to up-listing price or offering/underwriting price concurrent with the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the outstanding balance shall immediately increase to 125% of the Outstanding Balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the Event of Default and a daily penalty of $500 will accrue until the default is remedied. The maturity date has been extended multiple times. On January 30, 2023, the lender agreed to extend the maturity until May 30, 2023. In connection with the extension of the maturity date on the Note, the Company agreed to increase the principal balance by $30,000 and issued 300,000 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $26,910, both of which, were charged to interest expense. On May 30, 2023, the Company and the Noteholders agreed to extend the due date for the principal payment due on May 30, 2023 to September 30, 2023. In exchange for the extension of the due date, $30,000 was added to the principal and the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $26,700. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date of the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (5) |
| On July 27, 2022, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $165,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of April 27, 2023. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees of $19,500, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $145,500. Additionally, the Company issued 300,000 shares of our common stock to the Noteholder. The Company recorded the $19,500 and the relative fair market value of the shares of $22,093 as debt discount and amortized to interest expense over the term of the Note. Until the earlier of 6 months or the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, the note holder shall be entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid conversion amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock. The Note conversion price shall equal the greater of $0.10 or 25% discount to up-listing price or offering/underwriting price concurrent with the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. The maturity date has been extended multiple times. On April 25, 2023, the lender agreed to extend the maturity until July 31, 2023. In connection with the extension of the maturity date on the Note, the Company agreed to increase the principal balance by $30,000 and issued 300,000 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $21,000, both of which, were charged to interest expense. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (5) |
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| On September 12, 2022, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $75,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of September 12, 2023. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 150,000 shares of our common stock to the note holder, at the time of issuance, the Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of $15,880 as debt discount, and it will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory Note. The Noteholder may elect to convert up to 100% of the principal amount outstanding and any accrued interest on the Note into common stock at any time after 180 days of funding the Note. The Conversion Price shall be the greater of $0.15 or 75% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) for the ten (10) trading day period immediately preceding the conversion date. The Noteholder may elect to convert up to 100% of the principal plus accrued interest into shares of common stock into a qualified uplist financing at a 25% discount. On January 11, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (3) (5) | ||||||||
| On October 3, 2022, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $165,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of July 3, 2023. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees of $19,500, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $145,500. Additionally, the Company issued 300,000 shares of our common stock to the note holder. The Company recorded the $19,500 and the relative fair market value of the shares of $32,143 as debt discount and amortized to interest expense over the term of the Note. The Company recognized $117,857 debt discount related to beneficial conversion feature and will be amortized to interest expense over the term of Note. Until the earlier of 6 months or the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, the Noteholder shall be entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid conversion amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock. The Note conversion price shall equal the greater of $0.10 or 25% discount to up-listing price or offering/underwriting price concurrent with the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (3) (5) |
| On October 27, 2022, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $38,500, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of July 26, 2023. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees of $3,500, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $25,000. Until the earlier of 6 months or the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, the Noteholder shall be entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid conversion amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock. The Note conversion price shall equal the greater of $0.10 or 25% discount to up-listing price or offering/underwriting price concurrent with the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (3) (5) | ||||||||
| On October 27, 2022, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $71,500, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of July 26, 2023. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees of $6,500, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $65,000. Additionally, the Company issued 200,000 shares of our common stock to the Noteholder. The Company recorded the $6,500 and the relative fair market value of the shares of $38,768 as debt discount and amortized to interest expense over the term of the Note. The Company recognized $40,888 debt discount related to beneficial conversion feature and will be amortized to interest expense over the term of Note. Until the earlier of 6 months or the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, the Noteholder shall be entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid conversion amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock. The Note conversion price shall equal the greater of $0.10 or 25% discount to up-listing price or offering/underwriting price concurrent with the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (3) (5) |
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| On October 31, 2022, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $350,000, an annual interest rate of 14%, and a maturity date of February 28, 2023. Net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $350,000. In the event that any payment is not made when due, either of principal or interest, and whether upon maturity or as a result of acceleration, interest shall thereafter accrue at the rate per annum equal to the lesser of (a) the maximum non-usurious rate of interest permitted by the laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America, whichever shall permit the higher rate or (b) twenty percent (20%) per annum, from such date until the entire balance of principal and accrued interest on this Note has been paid. At any time after sixty (60) days following the date hereof, Payee may elect to convert a percentage of the amount of principal and accrued interest outstanding on the Note into common stock of Debtor, in accordance with the following terms: (i) If prior to uplist to Nasdaq or NYSE, Payee may convert up to 50% of the amount outstanding on the Note into common stock. In such event, the price per share of common stock applicable to such conversion (the “Applicable Conversion Price”) shall be the greater of: (a) the Variable Conversion Price or (b) the Fixed Conversion Price. The “Variable Conversion Price” shall be equal to a 20% discount to the average closing price for common stock for the five (5) Trading Day period immediately preceding the Conversion Date. The Fixed Conversion Price shall equal $0.10; and (ii) If following the Uplist, Payee may convert up to 100% of the amount outstanding on the Note into shares of common stock. In such event, the Applicable Conversion Price shall be the greater of: (a) the post-Uplist Variable Conversion Price (i.e., if less than 5 days after the Uplist, then the average of the days available since the Uplist up to 5) or (b) the Fixed Conversion Price. On March 30, 2023, the maturity date was extended to May 30, 2023. In connection with the extension, the Company issued 2,500,000 warrant shares to the Noteholder and recognized the fair market value of the warrant shares of $170,000 as debt extension fee. On January 6, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (6) |
| On November 22, 2022, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $1,670,000, an annual interest rate of 10%, and a maturity date of November 22, 2023. The Company recorded $90,975 in transaction-related expenses and closing fees and $250,500 of original issue discount to the Note. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees and original issue discount, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $1,328,525 In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 2,100,000 shares of our common stock and 10,500,000 warrant shares to the Noteholder at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of common stock and warrant shares of $640,877 as debt discount. Additionally, the Company recognized $687,648 as debt discount for the intrinsic value of the conversion feature. All debt discount will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the Note. As amended on March 24, 2023, the Noteholder shall have the right, on or before the earlier of (i) the closing of the SPAC Transaction (as defined in that certain business combination agreement between the Company, Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc., and MEOA Merger Sub, Inc. dated on or around August 30, 2022 (the “SPAC Agreement”, and the transaction contemplated under the SPAC Agreement, the “SPAC Transaction”)) or (ii) March 22, 2023, to convert all or any portion of the Principal Amount and interest (including any Default Interest) into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock. The Note conversion price shall equal $0.0956 subject to adjustment as provided in the note. On April 24, 2023, the Noteholder agreed to extend the due date for the first principal payment to May 22, 2023. In connection with the extension of the due date of the first principal on the Note, the Company agreed to increase the principal balance by $20,000. On January 24, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (6) | ||||||||
| On December 12, 2022, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $117,647, annual interest rate of 10% and a maturity date of December 12, 2023. The Company recorded $17,647 as original issue discount to the Note, which resulted in net proceeds of $100,000. In connection with the execution of the note, the Company issued 148,295 shares of our common stock and 741,475 warrant shares to the Noteholder at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value of the common stock and warrant shares of $41,685 as debt discount. Additionally, the Company recognized $58,315 as debt discount for the intrinsic value of the conversion feature. All debt discount will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the Note. The Noteholder shall have the right, on any calendar day, at any time on or following the earlier of (i) April 12, 2023 or (ii) sixty (60) calendar days after the Closing Date (as defined in that certain business combination agreement between the Company, Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc., and MEOA Merger Sub, Inc. dated on or around August 30, 2022 (the “SPAC Agreement”, and the transaction contemplated under the SPAC Agreement, the “SPAC Transaction”), to convert all or any portion of the Principal Amount and interest (including any Default Interest) into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock. The Note conversion price shall equal $0.0956, subject to adjustment as provided in the note. On January 11, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (3) (6) |
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| On December 20, 2022, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $176,471, an annual interest rate of 10%, and a maturity date of December 20, 2023. The Company recorded $5,000 in deferred finance costs and $26,471 of original issue discount to the Note. After payment of transaction-related expenses, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $145,500. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 221,909 shares of our common stock and 1,109,545 warrant shares to the Noteholder at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value of the common stock and warrant shares of $59,374 as debt discount. Additionally, the Company recognized $79,014 as debt discount for the intrinsic value of the conversion feature. All debt discount will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the Note. The Noteholder shall have the right, on any calendar day, at any time on or following the earlier of (i) April 12, 2023 or (ii) sixty (60) calendar days after the closing of the Merger, to convert all or any portion of the Principal Amount and interest (including any Default Interest) into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock. The Note conversion price shall equal to $0.0956, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. In connection with the extension of the principal payment due date on the Note, the Company agreed to increase the principal balance by $10,000. On January 24, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (6) |
| On December 22, 2022, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $188,235, annual interest rate of 10% and a maturity date of December 22, 2023. The Company recorded $10,000 in transaction-related expenses and closing fees and $28,235 of original issue discount to the Note. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees and original issue discount, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $150,000. In connection with the execution of the note, the Company issued 236,703 shares of our common stock and 1,183,515 warrant shares to the holder at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value of the common stock and warrant shares of $66,679 as debt discount. Additionally, the Company recognized $83,321 as debt discount for the intrinsic value of the conversion feature. All debt discount will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory note. The Holder shall have the right, on any calendar day, at any time on or following the earlier of (i) April 22, 2023 or (ii) sixty (60) calendar days after the Closing Date of the Merger, to convert all or any portion of the Principal Amount and interest (including any Default Interest) into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock. The Note conversion price shall equal $0.0956, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On March 22, 2023, the Noteholder agreed to extend the maturity date until June 22, 2023 or the closing of the Company’s business combination with MEOA. In connection with the extension of the maturity date on the Note, the Company agreed to increase the principal balance by $3,750. On January 29, 2024, the maturity date and principal payments on the Note were extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (6) | ||||||||
| On January 13, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $110,000, an annual interest rate of 10%, and a maturity date of October 13, 2023. The Company recorded $10,000 in original issue discount to the Note. After payment of the original issue discount, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $100,000. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 138,000 shares of our common stock shares to the Noteholder at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of common stock of $11,177 as debt discount. Additionally, the Company recognized $21,507 as debt discount for the intrinsic value of the conversion feature. All debt discount will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the Note. The Noteholder shall have the right, on any calendar day, at any time on or following the earlier of (i) May 12, 2023 or (ii) sixty (60) calendar days after listing on Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Conversion into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock, at the Conversion Price. The Note conversion price shall equal $0.10, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (3) (5) |
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| On January 24, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $660,000, an annual interest rate of 10%, and a maturity date of May 24, 2023. The Company recorded $60,000 in original issue discount to the Note. After payment of the original issue discount, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $600,000. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 660,000 shares of our common stock shares to the Noteholder at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of Common stock of $53,850 as debt discount. Additionally, the Company recognized $104,610 as debt discount for the intrinsic value of the conversion feature. All debt discount will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory note. The Payee may elect to convert up to 100% of the Principal Amount outstanding on the Note into common stock of Debtor or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Debtor into which such common stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified at any time on the earlier of (i) one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days following the funding of this Note or (ii) sixty (60) calendar days after the Closing Date as defined in that certain business combination agreement between the Debtor, Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc., and MEOA Merger Sub, Inc. dated on or around August 30, 2022 (the “Conversion Shares”). The Note conversion price shall equal $0.10, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On September 6, 2023, the Noteholder agreed to extend the maturity date until September 24, 2023. As consideration with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 495,000 shares of our common stock to the Noteholder. On January 8, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (6) |
| On January 24, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $660,000, an annual interest rate of 10%, and a maturity date of May 24, 2023. The Company recorded $60,000 in original issue discount to the Note. After payment of the original issue discount, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $600,000. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 660,000 shares of our common stock shares to the Noteholder at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of Common stock of $53,850 as debt discount. Additionally, the Company recognized $104,610 as debt discount for the intrinsic value of the conversion feature. All debt discount will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory note. The Payee may elect to convert up to 100% of the Principal Amount outstanding on the Note into common stock of Debtor or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Debtor into which such common stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified at any time on the earlier of (i) one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days following the funding of this Note or (ii) sixty (60) calendar days after the Closing Date as defined in that certain business combination agreement between the Debtor, Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc., and MEOA Merger Sub, Inc. dated on or around August 30, 2022 (the “Conversion Shares”). The Note conversion price shall equal $0.10, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On September 6, 2023, the Noteholder agreed to extend the maturity date until September 24, 2023. As consideration with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 495,000 shares of our common stock to the Noteholder. On January 8, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (2) (3) (6) | ||||||||
| On March 7, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $110,000, annual interest rate of 10% and a maturity date of December 7, 2023. The Company recorded $10,000 of original issue discount to the Note. After payment of original issue discount, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $100.000. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 300,000 shares of our common stock at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value $38,850 for shares of common stock to debt discount, which will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the Note. The Noteholder shall have the right, on any calendar day, at any time on or following the earlier of (i) July 7, 2023 or (ii) sixty (60) calendar days after listing on Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Conversion Amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock at the Conversion Price of $0.10, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (3) (5) |
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| On March 17, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $192,000, annual interest rate of 10% and a maturity date of March 17, 2024. The Company recorded $17,160 in transaction-related expenses and closing fees and $28,800 of original issue discount to the Note. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees and original issue discount, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $146,040. In connection with the execution of the note, the Company issued 241,500 shares of our common stock and 1,207,186 warrant shares to the Noteholder at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value $8,140 for the common shares and $62,481 for the warrant shares, both of which, were considered to be debt discount. Additionally, the Company recognized $47,806 as debt discount for the intrinsic value of the conversion feature. All debt discount will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory note. The Holder shall have the right, on any calendar day, at any time on or following the earlier of (i) July 17, 2023 or (ii) sixty (60) calendar days after the closing date of the Merger to convert all or any portion of the then outstanding and unpaid principal amount and interest (including any Default Interest) into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock, as such common stock exists on the Issue Date. The Note conversion price shall equal $0.0956, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On January 24, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (3) (6) | ||||||||
| On April 14, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $275,000, an annual interest rate of 10%, and a maturity date of October 11, 2023. The Company recorded $25,000 in original issue discount to the Note. After payment of the original issue discount, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $250,000. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 358,000 shares of our common stock shares to the note holder at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value of the common shares of $28,354 as debt discount. All debt discount will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory note. The note holder may elect to convert up to 50% of the principal amount outstanding and any accrued interest on the Note into common stock at any time, on the date of the debtor’s up-list transaction on the NASDAQ. The Note conversion price shall equal $0.10 subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On January 5, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (3) (6) | ||||||||
| On May 9, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $55,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of February 9, 2024. The Company recorded $5,000 in original issue discount to the Note. After payment of the original issue discount, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $50,000. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 300,000 shares of our common stock shares to the note holder at the time of issuance. The Company recognized the relative fair market value of the common shares of $16,390 as debt discount. The Company recognized $15,560 debt discount related to beneficial conversion feature. All debt discount will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory note. The Noteholder shall be entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid conversion amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of our common stock at the conversion price below. The Note conversion price shall equal the greater of $0.10 (ten) cents or 25% discount to up-listing price or offering/underwriting price concurrent with the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (1) (3) (5) | ||||||||
| Total convertible notes payables non-derivative: | $ | $ |
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| CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE - DERIVATIVE | ||||||||
| On July 27, 2020, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $275,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of March 27, 2021. On January 17, 2023, the Note was amended so that the Holder shall be entitled, at any time, to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Conversion Amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock the Note Conversion Price shall equal the greater of $0.05 (five) or 25% discount to up-listing price or offering/underwriting price concurrent with the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, subject to adjustment as provided in this Note. If an Event of Default occurs, the Conversion Price shall be the lesser of (a) $0.05 or (b) 75% of the lowest traded price in the prior fifteen trading days immediately preceding the Notice of Conversion. The maturity date has been extended multiple times. On March 30, 2023, the lender agreed to extend the maturity date until June 30, 2023. In connection with the extension of the maturity date on the Note, the Company agreed to increase the principal balance by $30,000, which was charged to interest expense, and issued 250,000 shares of common stock with a market value of $19,225. The Company evaluated the amendment and accounted for these changes as an extinguishment of debt. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (2) (4) (5) | ||||||||
| On January 31, 2021, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $80,235, annual interest rate of 8% and a maturity date of February 17, 2022. Until the earlier of 6 months or the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, the Holder shall be entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Conversion Amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock the Note Conversion Price shall equal the greater of $0.05 (five) or seventy-five percent (75%) of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) over the ten (10) consecutive trading day period ending on the trading day immediately prior to the applicable conversion date (the “Variable Conversion Price”); provided, however, that the Holder shall, in its sole discretion, be able to convert any amounts due hereunder at a twenty-five percent (25%) discount to the per share price of the Qualified Uplisting Financing of over $4MM. If, no later than December 31, 2021, the Borrower shall fail to uplist to any tier of the NASDAQ Stock Market, the New York Stock Exchange or the NYSE MKT, the conversion price under the Note (and the Exchange Note) will be adjusted to equal the lesser of (i) $0.05 per share; or (ii) seventy-five percent (75%) of the lowest VWAP (as defined in the Note and Exchange Note) in the preceding twenty (20) consecutive Trading Days. As a result, the Company recognized derivative liability for the convertible note of $59,413. During the last fiscal year, the holder agreed to extend the maturity date until July 31, 2023. On January 29, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (2) (4) (5) | 149,872 | 149,872 | ||||||
| On April 15, 2021, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $113,000, an annual interest rate of 8%, and a maturity date of January 15, 2022. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees of $13,000, net proceeds to the Company from the Note totaled $100,000. Additionally, the Company recorded $13,000 as a discount to the Note and amortized over the term of the note. In connection with the execution of the Note, the Company issued 100,000 shares of our common stock to the note holder, at the time of issuance, the Company recognized the relative fair market value of the shares of $14,138 as debt discount, and it will be amortized to interest expense during the term of the promissory note. Until the earlier of 6 months or the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, the Holder shall be entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Conversion Amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock. The Note Conversion Price shall equal the greater of $0.15 (fifteen) or 25% discount to up-listing price or offering/underwriting price concurrent with the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American., subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. If an Event of Default occurs, the Conversion Price shall be the lesser of (a). $0.15 or (b). seventy-five percent of the lowest traded price in the prior fifteen (15) consecutive trading day period ending on the trading day immediately prior to the applicable conversion date (the “Variable Conversion Price”). Outstanding Balance shall immediately increase to 125% of the Outstanding Balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the Event of Default and a daily penalty of $500 will accrue until the default is remedied. The Company recognized derivative liability for the convertible note of $64,561, of which $42,822 was recorded as debt discount and amortized over the term of the Note. The maturity date has been extended multiple times since inception. On March 30, 2023, the lender agreed to extend the maturity until June 30, 2023. In connection with the extension of the maturity date on the Note, the Company agreed to increase the principal balance by $25,000, which was charged to interest expense, and issued 150,000 shares of common stock with a market value of $11,995. On January 23, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024. (2) (4) (5) |
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| On October 10, 2022, the Company entered into a variable convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $275,000, annual interest rate of 8% and a maturity date of April 10, 2023. After payment of transaction-related expenses and closing fees of $25,000, net proceeds to the Company from the note totaled $250,000. The Company recorded the $25,000 as debt discount and amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. Until the earlier of 6 months or the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, the note holder shall be entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid conversion amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock. The note conversion price shall equal the greater of $0.15 or 25% discount to up-listing price or offering/underwriting price concurrent with the Company listing on Nasdaq or NYSE American, subject to adjustment as provided in the note. Any Principal Amount or interest on this Note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate the lesser of (a) twenty-four percent (24%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”); or (b) the maximum rate allowed by law. During the last fiscal year, the holder agreed to extend the maturity date until July 31, 2023. As compensation for the extension of the maturity date, $13,750 was added to the principal balance of the Note. On January 29, 2024, the maturity date on the Note was extended to December 31, 2024, which added $50,000 to the principal balance of the Note as compensation for the extension of the maturity date. (2) (4) (5) | ||||||||
| Total convertible notes payable - derivative: | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total convertible notes payable derivative and non-derivative | ||||||||
| Less: debt discount | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total convertible notes payable, net of discount | ||||||||
| Less: current portion of convertible notes payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Long-term portion of convertible notes payable | $ | $ |
The
total unamortized discount on the convertible notes as of January 31, 2024 and July 31, 2023 was $
| (1) |
| (2) |
| (3) |
| (4) | |
| (5) | |
| (6) |
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Future Principal Payments
| Year ended July 31, | Amount | |||
| 2024 | $ | |||
| 2025 | ||||
| Total future payments: | $ | |||
NOTE 9 – LEASES
| Location | Annual Rent | Lease Expiration Date | Business Use | Approx. Sq. Ft. | ||||||||
| 8023 Vantage Dr., Suite 660, San Antonio, Texas 78230 | $ | |||||||||||
| 10967 Via Frontera, San Diego, CA 92127 | $ | |||||||||||
| 7218 McNeil Dr., FL-1, Austin, TX 78729 | $ | |||||||||||
| 9701 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819 | $ | |||||||||||
| 8333 NW 53rd St, Doral, FL 33166 | $ | |||||||||||
| 100 SE 2nd Street, Miami, FL 33131 | $ | |||||||||||
| 9517 Fontainebleau Blvd., Miami, FL 33172 | $ | |||||||||||
The Company has not entered into any sale and leaseback transactions during the quarter ended January 31, 2024.
On May 17, 2022, the Company extended the office
and wireless internet network leases in Coral Gables, Florida. The Company accounted for the extension as a lease modification. The Company
used the discount rate of
In February 2022, as part of the acquisition of
NLI, the Company secured an office lease, with a monthly base lease payment of $
In December 2021, as part of the acquisition of
Skynet’s assets, the Company assumed an office lease in San Antonio, Texas. In May 2022, the lease was extended until
Effective December 31, 2023, the Company vacated
its office located in Ft. Myers, Florida. As consideration, the Company agreed to pay the landlord $
Effective December 31, 2023, the Company vacated
its office located in Coral Gables, Florida. The Company signed a Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Lease with LD Telecommunications,
Inc. (“LDT”). As consideration, the Company agreed to assign its security deposit of $
30
| ROU Asset | July 31, 2023 | $ | ||||
| Amortization | $ | ( | ) | |||
| Cancellation - Asset | $ | ( | ) | |||
| ROU Asset | January 31, 2024 | $ | ||||
| Lease Liability | July 31, 2023 | $ | ||||
| Amortization | $ | ( | ) | |||
| Cancellation - Liability | $ | ( | ) | |||
| Lease Liability | January 31, 2024 | $ | ||||
| Lease Liability | Short term | $ | ||||
| Lease Liability | Long term | $ | ||||
| Lease Liability | Total: | $ | ||||
| Operating lease cost: | $ | |||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease labilities: | ||||||
| Operating cashflow from operating leases: | $ | |||||
| Weighted-average remain lease term-operating lease: | ||||||
| Weighted-average discount rate | % |
| Lease | ||||
| Period Ending July 31, | Payments | |||
| 2024 | $ | |||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| 2028 | ||||
| Total: | $ | |||
| Less: amounts representing interest | ||||
| Present value of net minimum operating lease payments | $ | |||
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NOTE 10 – EQUIPMENT FINANCING
The Company entered into various financing agreements
for equipment purchased. Under the term of the agreements, assets with a cost of approximately $
| ROU Asset | July 31, 2023 | $ | ||||
| Amortization | $ | ( | ) | |||
| Addition - Asset | $ | |||||
| ROU Asset | January 31, 2024 | $ | ||||
| Equipment Financing | July 31, 2023 | $ | ||||
| Amortization | $ | ( | ) | |||
| Addition - Equipment Financing | $ | |||||
| Equipment Financing | January 31, 2024 | $ | ||||
| Equipment Financing | Short term | $ | ||||
| Equipment Financing | Long term | $ | ||||
| Equipment Financing | Total: | $ |
| Year | Amount | |||
| 2024 | $ | |||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| 2028 | ||||
| Total future payments: | $ | |||
| Less: amounts representing interest | ||||
| Present value of net minimum equipment financing payments | $ | |||
| Lease cost: | ||||
| Amortization of ROU assets | $ | |||
| Interest on lease liabilities | ||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||||
| Operating cashflow from equipment financing: | $ | |||
| Financing cashflow from equipment financing: | ||||
| Weighted-average remaining lease term - equipment financing: | ||||
| Weighted-average discount rate | % | |||
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NOTE 11 – EQUITY
During the six months ended January 31, 2024,
the Company issued
During the six months ended January 31, 2024,
the Company issued
During
the six months ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued
During the six months ended January 31, 2024,
one of our vendors converted $
NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Amendment to Credit Agreement
On February 2, 2024 (with effect from December 31, 2023), the Verve Cloud Nevada Parties, Digerati and Post Road entered into a Third Forbearance Agreement and Amendment to Loan Documents which (a) extends the maturity date of our Term Loan C Note with Post Road from December 31, 2023, to November 17, 2024 (which is also the maturity date of the other loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement), (b) provides that Post Road and the other lenders under the Credit Agreement shall forbear through November 17, 2024 from exercising their rights and remedies under the loan documents and applicable law with respect to the Specified Defaults and (c) amends certain other provisions of the Credit Agreement. The Third Forbearance Agreement replaces the Second Forbearance Agreement, which expired in accordance with its terms on December 31, 2023.
Promissory Note Extensions
On February 2, 2024 (with effect from December 31, 2023), the Company amended its past due promissory note with TV Fund VII, LLP, which extends the maturity date to July 31, 2024. The lender agreed to forbear from exercising any rights and remedies they may have under the conditions of their respective note until the forbearance termination date.
Entry into Loan and Security Agreement with Thermo Communications Funding, LLC
On February 2, 2024,
the Verve Cloud Nevada Parties entered into a loan and security agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) among the Verve
Cloud Nevada Parties, Thermo Communications Funding, LLC, as agent for the lenders parties thereto (in such capacity, the “Revolving
Agent”), and the lenders named therein (the “Revolving Lenders”), which provides for a revolving credit facility in
an aggregate amount not to exceed the lesser of (a) a borrowing base calculated based on the Verve Cloud Nevada Parties’ eligible
accounts receivable balance and (b) $
Pursuant to the Revolving Credit Agreement, amounts borrowed under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured by liens on the same assets that serve as collateral for the obligations under the Credit Agreement, consisting of substantially all of the assets of the Verve Cloud Nevada Parties, subject to an intercreditor agreement, dated as of February 2, 2024, among Post Road, the Revolving Agent and the Revolving Lenders (the “Intercreditor Agreement”).
Amounts outstanding under
the Revolving Note bear interest at a floating rate per annum equal to the greater of (a) the Wall Street Journal prime rate (currently
The
Revolving Facility may be terminated in whole, but not in part, by paying outstanding amounts thereunder plus a premium equal to (a)
within six months of the effectiveness of the Revolving Credit Agreement,
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). “Forward-looking statements” are those statements that describe management’s beliefs and expectations about the future. We have identified forward-looking statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “may,” “expect,” “plan,” and “intend.” Although we believe these expectations are reasonable, our operations involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Some of these risks include the availability and capacity of competitive data transmission networks and our ability to raise sufficient capital to continue operations.
The following is a discussion of the unaudited interim consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Digerati for the three and six months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023. It should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements, the Notes thereto, and the other financial information included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 24, 2023. For purposes of the following discussion, fiscal 2024 or 2024 refers to the year that will end on July 31, 2024, and fiscal 2023 or 2023 refers to the year ended July 31, 2023.
Overview
Digerati Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation (including our subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “Company” or “Digerati”), through its operating subsidiaries, (i) Verve Cloud, Inc. (formerly known as T3 communications, Inc.), a Nevada corporation (“Verve Cloud Nevada”), (ii) Verve Cloud, Inc. (formerly known as Shift8 Networks, Inc.), a Texas corporation (“Verve Cloud Texas”), (iii) T3 Communications, Inc., a Florida corporation (“T3 Communications”), (iv) Nexogy, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Nexogy”) and (v) NextLevel Internet, Inc., a California corporation (“Next Level” and, together with Verve Cloud Nevada, Verve Cloud Texas, T3 Communications and Nexogy, the “Operating Subsidiaries”), which, as of June 1, 2023, operate as a single business unit under the Verve Cloud name and have locations in Texas, Florida and California, provides cloud services specializing in Unified Communications as a Service (“UCaaS”) and broadband connectivity solutions for the business market. Our product line includes a portfolio of Internet-based telephony products and services delivered through our cloud application platform and session-based communication network and network services including Internet broadband, fiber, mobile broadband, and cloud Wide Area Network (“WAN”) or Software-defined Wide Area Network (“SD WAN”) solutions. Digerati Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada in 1994.
We provide enterprise-class, carrier-grade services to the small-to-medium-sized business (“SMB”) at cost-effective monthly rates. Our UCaaS or cloud communication services include fully hosted Internet Protocol (“IP”)/private branch exchange (“PBX”), video conferencing, mobile applications, Voice over Internet Protocol (“VoIP”) transport, Session Initiation Protocol (“SIP”) trunking, and customized VoIP services all delivered Only in the Cloud™. Our broadband connectivity solutions for the delivery of digital oxygen are designed for reliability, business continuity and to optimize bandwidth for businesses using the Company’s cloud communication services and other cloud-based applications.
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As a provider of cloud communications solutions to the SMB, we are seeking to capitalize on the migration by businesses from the legacy telephone network to the IP telecommunication network and the migration from hardware-based on-premise telephone systems to software-based communication systems in the cloud. Most SMBs are lagging in technical capabilities and advancement and seldom reach the economies of scale that their larger counterparts enjoy, due to their achievement of a critical mass and ability to deploy a single solution to a large number of workers. SMBs are typically unable to afford comprehensive enterprise solutions and, therefore, need to integrate a combination of business solutions to meet their needs. Cloud computing has revolutionized the industry and opened the door for businesses of all sizes to gain access to enterprise applications with affordable pricing. This especially holds true for cloud telephony applications, but SMBs are still a higher-touch sale that requires customer support for system integration, network installation, cabling, and troubleshooting. We have placed a significant emphasis on that “local” touch when selling, delivering, and supporting our services which we believe will differentiate us from the national providers that are experiencing high attrition rates due to poor customer support.
The adoption of cloud communication services is being driven by the convergence of several market trends, including the increasing costs of maintaining installed legacy communications systems, the fragmentation resulting from use of multiple on-premise systems, and the proliferation of personal smartphones used in the workplace. Today, businesses are increasingly looking for an affordable path to modernizing their communications system to improve productivity, business performance and customer experience. Modernization has also led to businesses adopting other cloud-based business applications, including customer relationship management (“CRM”), payroll, and accounting software, placing an even more important emphasis on reliable Internet connectivity.
Our cloud solutions offer the SMB reliable, robust, and full-featured services at affordable monthly rates that eliminates high-cost capital expenditures and provides for integration with other cloud-based systems. By providing a variety of comprehensive and scalable solutions, we can cater to businesses of different sizes on a monthly subscription basis, regardless of the stage of development for the business.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA – OPCO and Adjusted EBITDA – Income
EBITDA from operations, as adjusted (“Adjusted EBITDA - OPCO”) and EBITDA from income, as adjusted (“Adjusted EBITDA - Income”), are non-GAAP measures and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, net income (loss), cash flow and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In addition, these measures do not reflect cash available to fund requirements and excludes items, such as corporate expenses, transactional legal expenses, stock option expense, and depreciation and amortization, which are significant components in assessing the Company’s financial performance. The Company believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA - OPCO and Adjusted EBITDA - Income provides useful information regarding the Company’s operations and other factors that affect the Company’s reported results. Specifically, the Company believes that by excluding certain one-time or non-cash items such as transactional legal fees and depreciation and amortization, as well as potential distortions between periods caused by factors such as financing and capital structures, the Company provides users of its consolidated financial statements with insight into both its operations as well as the factors that affect reported results between periods but which the Company believes are not representative of its operations. As a result, users of the Company’s consolidated financial statements are better able to evaluate changes in the financial consolidated results of the Company across different periods.
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The following tables provide information regarding certain non-GAAP financial measures for Digerati for the three and six months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023. Management utilizes these metrics to track and forecast revenue trends and expected results from operations:
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(In thousands)
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands)
| Three Months ended Janaury 31, | Six Months ended January 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Variances | % | 2024 | 2023 | Variances | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING REVENUES: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cloud-based hosted services | $ | 7,565 | $ | 7,941 | $ | (376 | ) | -5 | % | $ | 15,219 | $ | 16,071 | $ | (852 | ) | -5 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 7,565 | 7,941 | (376 | ) | -5 | % | 15,219 | 16,071 | (852 | ) | -5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 2,660 | 2,968 | (308 | ) | -10 | % | 5,211 | 5,819 | (608 | ) | -10 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 4,171 | 4,435 | (264 | ) | -6 | % | 8,348 | 8,553 | (205 | ) | -2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock compensation expense | 4 | 23 | (19 | ) | -83 | % | 16 | 46 | (30 | ) | -65 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Legal and professional fees | 1,190 | 1,074 | 116 | 11 | % | 2,163 | 1,630 | 533 | 33 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bad debt | 58 | 40 | 18 | 45 | % | 115 | 69 | 46 | 67 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 1,129 | 966 | 163 | 17 | % | 1,812 | 1,919 | (107 | ) | -6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 9,212 | 9,506 | (294 | ) | -3 | % | 17,665 | 18,036 | (371 | ) | -2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING LOSS | (1,647 | ) | (1,565 | ) | (82 | ) | 5 | % | (2,446 | ) | (1,965 | ) | (481 | ) | 24 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on derivative instruments | 31 | 3,849 | (3,818 | ) | -99 | % | (581 | ) | 773 | (1,354 | ) | -175 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | (99 | ) | - | (99 | ) | (99 | ) | - | (99 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (income) expense | (51 | ) | 10 | (61 | ) | -610 | % | (51 | ) | 456 | (507 | ) | -111 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (2,223 | ) | (2,371 | ) | 148 | -6 | % | (5,264 | ) | (4,436 | ) | (828 | ) | 19 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (35 | ) | (27 | ) | (8 | ) | 30 | % | (63 | ) | (77 | ) | 14 | -18 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (2,377 | ) | 1,461 | (3,838 | ) | -263 | % | (6,058 | ) | (3,284 | ) | (2,774 | ) | 84 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| NET LOSS | (4,024 | ) | (104 | ) | (3,920 | ) | 3769 | % | (8,504 | ) | (5,249 | ) | (3,255 | ) | 62 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests | 468 | 328 | 140 | 43 | % | 863 | 489 | 374 | 76 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIGERATI’S SHAREHOLDERS | $ | (3,556 | ) | $ | 224 | $ | (3,780 | ) | -1688 | % | $ | (7,641 | ) | $ | (4,760 | ) | $ | (2,881 | ) | 61 | % | |||||||||||
| Deemed dividend on Series A Convertible preferred stock | - | (4 | ) | 4 | -100 | % | - | (8 | ) | 8 | -100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIGERATI’S COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | $ | (3,556 | ) | $ | 220 | $ | (3,776 | ) | -1716 | % | $ | (7,641 | ) | $ | (4,768 | ) | $ | (2,873 | ) | 60 | % | |||||||||||
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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA - OPCO and Adjusted EBITDA - Income
(In thousands)
| NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIGERATI’S SHAREHOLDERS, as reported | $ | (3,556 | ) | $ | 224 | $ | (3,780 | ) | -1688 | % | $ | (7,641 | ) | $ | (4,760 | ) | $ | (2,881 | ) | 61 | % | |||||||||||
| EXCLUDING NON-CASH ITEMS TRANSACTIONAL COSTS & CORP EXP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ADJUSTMENTS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock compensation & warrant expense | 4 | 23 | (19 | ) | -83 | % | 16 | 46 | (30 | ) | -65 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Corp Expenses (Net of stock compensation, Legal fees & Transactional cost) | 591 | 408 | 183 | 45 | % | 1,062 | 665 | 397 | 60 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legal, professional fees & transactional costs | 1,190 | 1,372 | (182 | ) | -13 | % | 2,028 | 1,930 | 98 | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 1,129 | 966 | 163 | 17 | % | 1,812 | 1,919 | (107 | ) | -6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| OTHER ADJUSTMENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on derivative instruments | (31 | ) | (3,849 | ) | 3,818 | -99 | % | 581 | (773 | ) | 1,354 | -175 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on derivative instruments | 99 | - | 99 | 99 | - | 99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (income) expense | 51 | (10 | ) | 61 | -610 | % | 51 | (456 | ) | 507 | -111 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 2,223 | 2,371 | (148 | ) | -6 | % | 5,264 | 4,436 | 828 | 19 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 35 | 27 | 8 | 30 | % | 63 | 77 | (14 | ) | -18 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests | (468 | ) | (328 | ) | (140 | ) | 43 | % | (863 | ) | (489 | ) | (374 | ) | 76 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| ADJUSTED EBITDA - OPCO | $ | 1,267 | $ | 1,204 | $ | 63 | 5 | % | $ | 2,472 | $ | 2,595 | $ | (123 | ) | -5 | % | |||||||||||||||
| ADD-BACKS Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corp Expenses (Net of stock compensation, Legal fees & Transactional cost) | 591 | 408 | 183 | 45 | % | 1,062 | 665 | 397 | 60 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ADJUSTED EBITDA - INCOME | $ | 676 | $ | 796 | $ | (120 | ) | -15 | % | $ | 1,410 | $ | 1,930 | $ | (520 | ) | -27 | % |
| Three months ended January 31, | Six months ended January 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Key Metrics | 2024 | 2023 | Variances | % | 2024 | 2023 | Variances | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Customers | 4,298 | 4,464 | (166 | ) | -4 | % | 4,298 | 4,464 | (166 | ) | -4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Three Months ended January 31, 2024 as Compared to the Three Months ended January 31, 2023.
Cloud software and service revenue decreased by $376,000, or 5%, from the three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2024. Our gross margin decreased by $68,000, or 1%, during the quarter ended January 31, 2024. The decrease in revenue is primarily attributed to the decrease in total customers. The Company’s total customers decreased by 166 customers, or 4%.
Adjusted EBITDA - OPCO increased by $63,000, or 5%, from the three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2024. The primary reason for the increase in Adjusted EBITDA - OPCO was due to the increase to other adjustments, offset by the decrease in gross margin of $68,000 during the three months ended January 31, 2024. (See table above for the adjustments to Net Income (Loss) attributable to Digerati shareholders.) Adjusted EBITDA - OPCO is not intended to represent cash flows for the periods presented, nor has it been presented as an alternative to operating income or as an indicator of operating performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDA - Income decreased by $120,000, or 15%, from the quarter ended January 31, 2023 to the quarter ended January 31, 2024. The primary reason for the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA - Income was due to increases in expenses during the three months ended January 31, 2024, such as the extinguishment of debt, offset by a decrease for interest expense and the decrease in gains on derivative instruments. Adjusted EBITDA - Income is not intended to represent cash flows for the periods presented, nor has it been presented as an alternative to operating income or as an indicator of operating performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Six Months ended January 31, 2024 as Compared to the Six Months ended January 31, 2023.
Cloud software and service revenue decreased by $852,000, or 5%, from the six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the six months ended January 31, 2024. Our gross margin decreased by $244,000, or 2%, during the six months ended January 31, 2024. The decrease in revenue is primarily attributed to the decrease in total customers. The Company’s total customers decreased by 166 customers, or 4%, from 4,464 during the six months ended January 31, 2023 to 4,298 for the six months ended January 31, 2024, which resulted from the Company focusing on decommissioning unprofitable revenue streams. Going forward, absent future acquisitions, we expect a net increase in our number of customers of 1% to 5% each fiscal year as we focus on improving and expanding our most profitable products and revenue streams.
Adjusted EBITDA - OPCO decreased by $123,000, or 5%, from the six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the six months ended January 31, 2024. The primary reason for the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA - OPCO was due to the decrease in expenses and other adjustments, offset by the decrease in gross margin of $244,000 during the six months ended January 31, 2024. (See table above for the adjustments to Net Income (Loss) attributable to Digerati shareholders.)
Adjusted EBITDA - Income decreased by $520,000, or 27%, from the six months ended January 31, 2023 to the six months ended January 31, 2024. The primary reason for the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA - Income was due to the increase in corporate expenses (net of stock compensation, legal fees, and transactional costs) during the six months ended January 31, 2024.
Sources of revenue:
Cloud Software and Service Revenue: We provide UCaaS or cloud communication services and managed cloud-based solutions to small and medium size enterprise customers and to other resellers. Our Internet-based services include fully hosted IP/PBX services, SIP trunking, call center applications, auto attendant, voice and web conferencing, call recording, messaging, voicemail to email conversion, integrated mobility applications that are device and location agnostic, and other customized IP/PBX features in a hosted or cloud environment. Other services include enterprise-class data and connectivity solutions through multiple broadband technologies including cloud WAN or SD-WAN, fiber, mobile broadband, and Ethernet over copper. We also offer remote network monitoring, data backup and disaster recovery.
Direct Costs:
Cloud Software and Service: We incur bandwidth and colocation charges in connection with our UCaaS or cloud communication services. The bandwidth charges are incurred as part of the connectivity between our customers to allow them access to our various services. We also incur costs from underlying providers for fiber, Internet broadband, and telecommunication circuits in connection with our data and connectivity solutions.
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Results of Operations
Three Months ended January 31, 2024 as Compared to the Three Months ended January 31, 2023.
Cloud Software and Service Revenue. Cloud software and service revenue decreased by $376,000, or 5%, from the three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2024. The decrease in revenue is primarily attributed to the decrease in total customers. Our total number of customers decreased from 4,464 for three months ended January 31, 2023 to 4,298 customers for the three months ended January 31, 2024, which resulted from the Company focusing on decommissioning unprofitable revenue streams. Our primary emphasis is to increase our customer base, growing the monthly recuring revenue, and providing exceptional customer support.
Cost of Services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization). The cost of services decreased by $308,000, or 10%, from three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2024. Our total number of customers decreased from 4,464 for the three months ended January 31, 2023 to 4,298 customers for the three months ended January 31, 2024. Our consolidated gross margin decreased by $68,000, or 1%, from the three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2024, which is in line with the decrease of our customer base as mentioned in the previous section.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses (exclusive of legal and professional fees and stock compensation expense). SG&A expenses decreased by $264,000, or 6%, from three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2024. The three months ended January 31, 2023 included the absorption all of the expenses related to the employees responsible for service delivery for the customer base, technical support, sales, customer service, and administration.
Stock Compensation expense. Stock compensation expenses decreased by $19,000, or 83%, from the three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2024. The decrease to stock-based compensation expense was primarily due to increased vesting of stock options.
Legal and professional fees. Legal and professional fees increased by $116,000, or 11%, from the three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2024, which include legal and professional fees that relate to the amendments of various notes.
Bad debt. Bad debt increased by $18,000, or 45%, from the three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2024. The increase is attributed to the recognition of $40,000 in bad debt for accounts deemed uncollectible during the three months ended January 31, 2023. During the three months ended January 31, 2024, the Company recognized $58,000 in bad debt expense.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased by $163,000, or 17%, from the three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2024. The increase is due to the amortization for Right-of-Use assets.
Operating loss. The Company reported an operating loss of $1,565,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to an operating loss of $1,647,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2024. The increase in operating loss of $82,000, or 5%, between periods is explained in the above explanations for expenses.
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments. For the three months ended January 31, 2023, the gain on derivative instruments was $3,849,000 as compared to a gain of $31,000 for the three months January 31, 2024, resulting in a decrease in value of $3,818,000. We are required to re-measure all derivative instruments at the end of each reporting period and adjust those instruments to market, as a result of the re-measurement of all derivative instruments we recognized a gain or loss between periods.
Loss on extinguishment of debt. For the three months ended January 31, 2024, the loss on extinguishment of debt was $99,000 which was the result of the amendments to our debt Notes which extended the maturity date to December 31, 2024. In addition, the conversion price per share was amended to $0.05 per share for 40% of the outstanding principal balances for our legacy Noteholders and for 20% for the other Noteholders. Also, our warrant holders exchanged 14,000,246 warrants into 8,161,944 shares of common stock. There was no loss for the extinguishment of debt for the three months January 31, 2023.
Other income (expense). During the three months ended January 31, 2024, the company recognized $51,000 for other expenses. During the three months ended January 31, 2023, the Company recognized other income for $10,000.
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Interest expense. Interest expense decreased by $148,000, or 6%, from the three months ended January 31, 2023 to the three months ended January 31, 2024. The Company recognized amortization of debt discount of $567,000 related to the adjustment to the present value of various convertible notes, debt, and warrants. Additionally, the Company recognized $25,000 in interest cash payments to Post Road, accrual of $14,000 for interest expense for various promissory notes as well as $1,617,000 added to the principal balance of various promissory notes, all charged to interest expense as consideration for extension of the maturity dates.
Income tax expense. During the three months ended January 31, 2023, the Company recognized an income tax expense of $27,000 During the three months ended January 31, 2024, the Company recognized an income tax expense of $35,000.
Net loss including noncontrolling interest. Net loss including noncontrolling interest for the three months ended January 31, 2023 was $104,000 as compared to the net loss of $4,024,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2024. The increase in net loss including noncontrolling interest between periods is primarily due to a decrease in the gain on the derivative instruments.
Net income (loss) attributable to Digerati’s shareholders. Net loss for the three months ended January 31, 2024 was $3,556,000 as compared to a net income for the three months ended January 31, 2023 of $224,000. The net loss mentioned in the previous paragraph above was reduced by the net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests.
Deemed dividend on Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Dividend accrued on convertible preferred stock for the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 was $0 and $4,000, respectively.
Net loss attributable to Digerati’s common shareholders. Net loss for the three months ended January 31, 2024 was $3,556,000 compared to a net income for the three months ended January 31, 2023 of $220,000.
Six Months ended January 31, 2024 as Compared to the Six Months ended January 31, 2023.
Cloud Software and Service Revenue. Cloud software and service revenue decreased by $852,000, or 5%, from the six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the six months ended January 31, 2024. The decrease in revenue is primarily attributed to the decrease in total customers. Our total number of customers decreased from 4,464 for six months ended January 31, 2023 to 4,298 customers for the six months ended January 31, 2024, which resulted from the Company focusing on decommissioning unprofitable revenue streams.. Our primary emphasis is to increase our customer base, growing the monthly recuring revenue, and providing exceptional customer support.
Cost of Services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization). The cost of services decreased by $608,000, or 10%, from six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the six months ended January 31, 2024. Our total number of customers decreased from 4,464 for the six months ended January 31, 2023 to 4,298 customers for the six months ended January 31, 2024. Our consolidated gross margin decreased by $244,000, or 2%, from the six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the six months ended January 31, 2024, which is in line with the decrease of our customer base as mentioned in the previous section.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses (exclusive of legal and professional fees and stock compensation expense). SG&A expenses decreased by $205,000, or 2%, from six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the six months ended January 31, 2024. The six months ended January 31, 2023 included the absorption all of the expenses related to the employees responsible for service delivery for the customer base, technical support, sales, customer service, and administration.
Stock Compensation expense. Stock compensation expenses decreased by $30,000, or 65%, from the six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the six months ended January 31, 2024. The decrease to stock-based compensation expense was primarily due to increased vesting of stock options.
Legal and professional fees. Legal and professional fees increased by $533,000, or 33%, from the six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the six months ended January 31, 2024, which include legal and professional fees that relate to the various notes amendments.
Bad debt. Bad debt increased by $46,000, or 67%, from the six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the six months ended January 31, 2024. The increase is attributed to the recognition $115,000 in bad debts expense for accounts deemed uncollectible during the six months ended January 31, 2024, offset by the recognition of bad debts expense during the six months ended January 31, 2023.
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Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased by $107,000, or 6%, from the six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to the six months ended January 31, 2024. The decrease is primarily attributed to assets being fully amortized/depreciated, offset by the increase amortization for Right-of-Use assets.
Operating loss. The Company reported an operating loss of $1,965,000 for the six months ended January 31, 2023 as compared to an operating loss of $2,446,000 for the six months ended January 31, 2024. The increase in operating loss of $481,000, or 24%, between periods is explained in the above explanations for expenses.
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments. For the six months ended January 31, 2023, the gain on derivative instruments was $773,000 as compared to a loss of $581,000 for the three months January 31, 2024, resulting in an decrease in value of $1,354,000. We are required to re-measure all derivative instruments at the end of each reporting period and adjust those instruments to market, as a result of the re-measurement of all derivative instruments we recognized a gain or loss between periods.
Loss on extinguishment of debt. For the six months ended January 31, 2024, the loss on extinguishment of debt was $99,000 which was the result of the amendments to our debt Notes which extended the maturity date to December 31, 2024. In addition, the conversion price per share was amended to $0.05 per share for 40% of the outstanding principal balances for our legacy Noteholders and for 20% for the other Noteholders. Also, our warrant holders exchanged 14,000,246 warrants into 8,161,944 shares of common stock. There was no loss for the extinguishment of debt for the six months January 31, 2023.
Other income (expense). During the six months ended January 31, 2024, the company recognized $51,000 for other expense. During the six months ended January 31, 2023, the Company recognized other income for $456,000, which included the recognition of a gain on a settlement of conversion premium from a convertible note for $434,000.
Interest expense. Interest expense increased by $828,000, or 19%, from the six months ended January 31, 2023 to the six months ended January 31, 2024. The Company recognized amortization of debt discount of $1,056,000 related to the adjustment to the present value of various convertible notes and debt. Additionally, the Company recognized $46,000 in interest cash payments to Post Road, accrual of $515,000 for interest expense for various promissory notes and $42,000 fair value of shares issued as well as $4,061,000 added to the principal balance of various promissory notes, all charged to interest expense as consideration for extension of the maturity dates.
Income tax expense. During the six months ended January 31, 2023, the Company recognized an income tax expense of $77,000. During the six months ended January 31, 2024, the Company recognized an income tax expense of $63,000.
Net loss including noncontrolling interest. Net loss including noncontrolling interest for the six months ended January 31, 2023 was $5,249,000 as compared to the net loss of $8,504,000 for the six months ended January 31, 2024. The increase in net loss including noncontrolling interest between periods is primarily due to a net increase in operating expense and the net total of other expenses such as interest expenses.
Net loss attributable to Digerati’s shareholders. Net loss for the six months ended January 31, 2024 was $7,641,000 as compared to a net loss for the six months ended January 31, 2023 of $4,760,000. The net loss mentioned in the previous paragraph above was reduced by the net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests.
Deemed dividend on Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Dividend accrued on convertible preferred stock for the six months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 was $0 and $8,000, respectively.
Net loss attributable to Digerati’s common shareholders. Net loss for the six months ended January 31, 2024 was $7,641,000 compared to a net loss for the six months ended January 31, 2023 of $4,768,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Position: We had a consolidated cash balance of approximately $769,000 and $924,000 as of January 31, 2024 and July 31, 2023, respectively. Net cash provided by operating activities during the six months ended January 31, 2024 was approximately $334,000, primarily as a result of operating expenses, that included $16,000 in stock compensation expense, bad debt expense of $115,000, amortization of right-of-use assets of $553,000, amortization of debt discount of $1,056,000, loss of conversion of warrants of $99,000, depreciation and amortization expense of $1,397,000, loss on derivative liability of $581,000, common stock issued for debt extension charged to interest expense of $42,000, accompanied by the change in operating assets and liabilities which resulted in a net increase of $4,979,000.
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Cash used in investing activities during the six months ended January 31, 2024 was $134,000, which was used for the acquisition of equipment.
Cash used in financing activities during the six months ended January 31, 2024 was $355,000 which included principal payments on equipment financing and borrowings from convertible debt, net of original issuance costs and discounts.
Overall, our net operating, investing, and financing activities during the six months ended January 31, 2024 resulted in a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents for $155,000.
Digerati’s consolidated financial statements for the six months ended January 31, 2024 have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. Since the Company’s inception in 1993, Digerati has incurred net losses and accumulated a deficit of approximately $129,325,000 and a working capital deficit of approximately $72,131,000 which raises substantial doubt about Digerati’s ability to continue as a going concern.
We are currently taking initiatives to reduce our overall cash deficiencies on a monthly basis. To strengthen our business, we intend to adopt best practices from our recent acquisitions and invest in a marketing and sales strategy to grow our monthly recurring revenue; we anticipate utilizing our value-added resellers and channel partners to tap into new sources of revenue streams; and we have also secured numerous agent agreements through our recent acquisitions that we anticipate will accelerate revenue growth. In addition, we will continue to focus on selling a greater number of comprehensive services to our existing customer base. Further, in an effort to increase our revenues, we will continue to evaluate the acquisition of various assets with emphasis in VoIP Services and Cloud Communication Services. As a result, during the process of evaluating such acquisitions we anticipate incurring significant legal and professional fees.
The Company anticipates issuing additional equity, entering into additional convertible notes and/or obtaining other indebtedness to secure the funding required to meet these cash needs. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise additional funds or raise them on acceptable terms. If the Company is unable to obtain financing on acceptable terms, the Company may not be able to meet its interest payments, capital expenditures and operational needs. As a result, the Company will be required to negotiate with its lender the terms of the current financing agreements, in addition to postponing the timing of deployment of its capital expenditures and extending the timing of the operational cash needs.
The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, and indemnification provisions. The Credit Agreement also contains affirmative and negative covenants with respect to the operation of the business and properties of the loan parties as well as financial performance.
Below are key financial covenant requirements, (measured quarterly) for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2024:
| ● | Minimum–Allowed - Liquidity of $750,000 |
| ● | Minimum–Allowed – Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.25 to 1.00 |
| ● | Maximum Allowed - Churn of 3.00% at any time |
As of January 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants under the Credit Agreement, which were based on the amended financial covenants as set forth in the Third Forbearance Agreement effective February 2, 2024.
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The Operating Subsidiaries’ obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by first priority security interests in (a) the equity interests of the Operating Subsidiaries (other than Verve Cloud Nevada), pursuant to the Pledge Agreement, dated November 17, 2020 (the “Pledge Agreement”), made by Verve Cloud Nevada in favor of Post Road Administrative and (b) substantially all of the other assets of the Operating Subsidiaries, pursuant to the Guaranty and Collateral Agreement, dated November 17, 2020, subsequently amended on December 31, 2021, February 4, 2022, December 15, 2022, and February 3, 2023 (the “Guaranty and Collateral Agreement”), among the Operating Subsidiaries and Post Road Administrative.
During the period beginning on August 1, 2021, and ending on January 31, 2024, the Company and Post Road entered into several amendments and other modifications to the Credit Agreement. Specifically:
| ● | On December 15, 2022, Post Road agreed to forbear from exercising its remedies in connection with the Company’s failure to comply with the financial covenants in the Credit Agreement as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2022, as well as certain other specified defaults, until December 23, 2022. |
| ● | On February 3, 2023, Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries and Post Road entered into a Consent, Limited Waiver and Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement and Amendment to Notes (the “Fourth Amendment”). Among other things, the Fourth Amendment (a) conditionally revised each of the six financial covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement (related to maximum leverage, minimum liquidity, minimum EBITDA, maximum capital expenditures, minimum interest coverage (a provision that replaced the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio provision), and maximum churn), (b) conditionally waived all then-existing events of default under the Credit Agreement and (c) modified the interest rates payable under the Credit Agreement. In addition, the Fourth Amendment provided that none of the revised financial covenants (other than minimum liquidity of $1,000,000, which was tested and met as of January 31, 2023) would be tested as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2023 so long as no additional events of default occurred prior to such date. The conditional revisions to the financial covenants and the conditional waivers of existing events of default in the Fourth Amendment were contingent on the consummation of the Merger with MEOA by February 28, 2023 (the “Merger Outside Closing Date”). If the Merger was not consummated by the Merger Outside Closing Date, the terms of the financial covenants would revert to the terms in effect immediately prior to the Fourth Amendment and the existing events of default would continue unwaived. The Merger Outside Closing Date was, as described below, extended several times, but the termination of the Business Combination Agreement with MEOA has effectively nullified the revisions to the financial covenants and conditional waivers set forth in the Fourth Amendment. |
| ● | On March 13, 2023, Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries, and Post Road entered into the Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement, which specifically extended the Merger Outside Closing Date from February 28, 2023, to April 28, 2023. |
| ● | On April 3, 2023, Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries, and Post Road entered into a Sixth Amendment to its Credit Agreement (the “Sixth Amendment”), which (a) deferred the cash interest otherwise due and payable on April 1, 2023, to May 1, 2023, and (b) increased the net principal amount of additional convertible notes the Company was permitted by the Credit Agreement to have outstanding from $3,000,000 to $3,500,000. |
| ● | On May 1, 2023, Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries, and Post Road entered into a Seventh Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Seventh Amendment”), pursuant to which the Merger Outside Closing Date was extended from April 28, 2023, to May 31, 2023, or such later date as agreed to in writing by Post Road in its sole discretion. |
| ● | On August 16, 2023, Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries and Post Road entered into a letter agreement, pursuant to which Post Road agreed that all accrued interest that was originally due and payable in cash by the Operating Subsidiaries on April 3, 2023, May 1, 2023, June 1, 2023, July 3, 2023 and August 1, 2023 would, instead, be added to the outstanding principal balances of Term Loan A and Term Loan C, as applicable, under the Credit Agreement on the effective date of the letter agreement, and due on the maturity dates of such loans, along with all other principal and interest amounts thereunder. |
| ● | On November 22, 2023 (with effect from November 2, 2023), Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries, and Post Road entered into a Second Forbearance Agreement, Amendment to Loan Documents and Limited Consent, which (a) extended the maturity date of our Term Loan C Note with Post Road from November 2, 2023, to December 31, 2023, (b) provided that Post Road and the other lenders under the Credit Agreement shall forbear through December 31, 2023 from exercising their rights and remedies under the loan documents and applicable law with respect to (i) certain existing events of default under the loan documents and (ii) certain events of default that are expected to arise before December 31, 2023, and (c) amended certain provisions of the Credit Agreement and the other loan documents to allow the company to incur up to an additional $2,000,000 of working capital financing. |
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Additionally, on February 2, 2024 (with effect from December 31, 2023), Digerati, the Operating Subsidiaries, and Post Road entered into a Third Forbearance Agreement and Amendment to Loan Documents which (a) extends the maturity date of our Term Loan C Note with Post Road from December 31, 2023, to November 17, 2024 (which is also the maturity date of the other loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement), (b) provides that Post Road and the other lenders under the Credit Agreement shall forbear through November 17, 2024 from exercising their rights and remedies under the loan documents and applicable law with respect to the Specified Defaults and (c) amends certain other provisions of the Credit Agreement. The Third Forbearance Agreement replaces the Second Forbearance Agreement, which expired in accordance with its terms on December 31, 2023, see Note 12 - Subsequent Events to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We have been successful in raising debt and equity capital in the past and as described in Notes 6, 7, and 8 to the financial statements. We have financing efforts in place to continue to raise cash through debt and equity offerings. Although we have successfully completed financings and reduced expenses in the past, we cannot assure you that our plans to address these matters in the future will be successful. The Company will continue to work with various funding sources to secure additional debt and equity financings. However, Digerati cannot offer any assurance that it will be successful in executing the aforementioned plans to continue as a going concern.
Management believes that available resources as of January 31, 2024, will not be sufficient to fund the Company’s operations, debt service and corporate expenses over the next 12 months. The Company’s ability to continue to meet its obligations and to achieve its business objectives is dependent upon, among other things, raising additional capital, issuing stock-based compensation to certain members of the executive management team in lieu of cash, and/or generating sufficient revenue in excess of costs. At such time as the Company requires additional funding, the Company will seek to secure such best-efforts funding from various possible sources, including equity or debt financing, sales of assets, or collaborative arrangements. If the Company raises additional capital through the issuance of equity securities or securities convertible into equity, stockholders will experience dilution, and such securities may have rights, preferences, or privileges senior to those of the holders of common stock or convertible senior notes. If the Company raises additional funds by issuing debt, the Company may be subject to limitations on its operations, through debt covenants or other restrictions. If the Company obtains additional funds through arrangements with collaborators or strategic partners, the Company may be required to relinquish its rights to certain technologies. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise additional funds or raise them on acceptable terms. If the Company is unable to obtain financing on acceptable terms, it may be unable to execute its business plan, the Company could be required to curtail its operations, and the Company may not be able to pay off its obligations, if and when they come due.
Our current cash expenses are expected to be approximately $1,300,000 per month, including wages, rent, utilities, corporate expenses, and legal professional fees associated with potential acquisitions. As described elsewhere herein, we are not generating sufficient cash from operations to pay for our corporate and ongoing operating expenses, or to pay our current liabilities. As of January 31, 2024, our total liabilities were approximately $75,765,000, which included $4,707,000 in derivative liabilities. We will continue to use our available cash on hand to cover our deficiencies in operating expenses.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
In connection with the preparation of our financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates, and judgments on historical experience, current trends, and other factors believed to be relevant at the time the consolidated financial statements are prepared. Because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material. We believe the assumptions, estimates, and judgments described in the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023 have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting policies. Since July 31, 2023, there have been no changes in these policies or estimates that have had a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks.
Not Applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the preparation of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2024, our Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and Principal Financial Officer (“PFO”) evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our PEO and PFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were not effective to reasonably assure: (i) that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) that such information is accumulated and communicated to our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. A controls system cannot provide absolute assurance, however, that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting, as there has been no implementation to date of processes and/or procedures to remedy internal control weaknesses and deficiencies.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
From time to time, the Company may become a defendant in litigation arising out of the ordinary course of business. As of January 31, 2024, the Company is not party to any material pending legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Not Applicable
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
There were no unregistered sales of the Company’s equity securities during the quarter ended January 31, 2024 that were not previously reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K except as follows. The sales and issuances of the securities described below were made pursuant to the exemptions from registration contained into Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Regulation D under the Securities Act. Each purchaser represented that such purchaser’s intention to acquire the shares for investment only and not with a view toward distribution. We requested our stock transfer agent to affix appropriate legends to the stock certificate issued to each purchaser and the transfer agent affixed the appropriate legends. Each purchaser was given adequate access to sufficient information about us to make an informed investment decision. None of the securities were sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved.
During the three months ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued 3,558,437 shares of common stock to two convertible Noteholders in connection with the conversion of $168,500 of convertible promissory notes.
During the three months ended January 31, 2024, the Company issued 8,161,944 shares of common stock to various Noteholders for the exchange of 14,000,246 warrants with a conversion price of $0.583 per warrant.
On November 9, 2023, a vendor to the Company converted $120,000 of amounts owed to them by the Company into 1,255,230 shares of common stock.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not Applicable
Item 5. Other Information.
During
the three months ended January 31, 2024, no director or officer of the Company
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Item 6. Exhibits
| * | Filed herewith |
| ** | Furnished 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 its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| DIGERATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||
| Date: March 22, 2024 | By: | /s/ Craig K. Clement |
| Name: | Craig K. Clement | |
| Title: | Chairman of the Board of Directors & | |
| Interim Chief Executive Officer | ||
| (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Executive Officer) | ||
| Date: March 22, 2024 | By: | /s/ Antonio Estrada Jr. |
| Name: | Antonio Estrada Jr. | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
| (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |
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