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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For quarterly period ended June 30, 2024.
or
☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition period from _______________ to ______________
Commission File Number: 000-13215
AiADVERTISING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 30-0050402 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1114 S. St. Mary's Street #120, San Antonio, TX 78210
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(917) 273-8429
Registrant's telephone number, including area code.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Tile of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes ☐No ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes ☐No ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large-accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large-accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large-accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ | |
Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ | |
Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ☐No ☒
As of November 12, 2024, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.001, was 1,344,231,504.
Table of Contents
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 1 | |
Item 1. | Consolidated Financial Statements | 1 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2024 (unaudited), and December 31, 2023 (audited) | 1 | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited) | 2 | |
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited) | 3 | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited) | 4 | |
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) | 5 | |
Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 20 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 26 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 26 |
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | 27 | |
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 27 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 27 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 27 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 27 |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 27 |
Item 5. | Other Information | 27 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 27 |
Signatures | 28 |
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PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AIADVERTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 465,957 | $ | 110,899 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 504,827 | 517,344 | ||||||
Prepaid and other current Assets | 104,379 | 58,982 | ||||||
Total current assets | 1,075,163 | 687,225 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 58,776 | 72,948 | ||||||
Right-of-Use assets | 125,692 | 147,480 | ||||||
Other assets: | ||||||||
Lease deposit | 10,369 | 8,939 | ||||||
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net |
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20,202 | ||||||
Total other assets | 10,369 | 29,141 | ||||||
Total assets | 1,270,000 | 936,794 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 1,245,529 | 1,567,751 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 216,652 | 46,430 | ||||||
Operating lease liability | 37,657 | 33,572 | ||||||
Deferred revenue and customer deposit | 781,399 | 533,386 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 2,281,237 | 2,181,139 | ||||||
Operating lease obligation, net of current portion | 93,868 | 113,907 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 2,375,105 | 2,295,046 | ||||||
Shareholders' deficit: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 Authorized shares: | ||||||||
Series A Preferred stock; 10,000 authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding |
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Series B Preferred stock; 25,000 authorized; 18,025 shares issued and outstanding | 18 | 18 | ||||||
Series C Preferred stock; 25,000 authorized; 14,425 shares issued and outstanding | 14 | 14 | ||||||
Series D Preferred stock; 90,000 authorized; 86,021 and 90,000 shares issued and outstanding | 86 | 86 | ||||||
Series E Preferred stock; 10,000 authorized; 10,000 shares issued and outstanding | 10 | 10 | ||||||
Series F Preferred stock; 800,000 authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding |
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Series G Preferred stock; 2,600 authorized; 2,597 shares issued and outstanding | 3 | 3 | ||||||
Series H Preferred stock; 1,000 authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding |
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Series I Preferred stock; 3,000,000 authorized; 2,272,727 shares issued and outstanding |
2,273 | 2,273 | ||||||
Series J Preferred stock; 700 authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding |
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Series K Preferred stock; 1,000 authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000,000 and 2,000,000,000 authorized shares; 1,344,231,504 and 1,175,324,203 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 1,344,238 | 1,334,415 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital | 57,933,119 | 56,865,961 | ||||||
Common stock payable, consisting of 5,000,000 shares valued at $0.1128 | 564,000 | 564,000 | ||||||
Preferred stock payable, consisting of 892,857 shares of Series I Preferred stock valued at $2.80 | 2,500,000 |
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Accumulated deficit | (63,448,866 | ) | (60,125,032 | ) | ||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | (1,105,105 | ) | (1,358,252 | ) | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | $ | 1,270,000 | $ | 936,794 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AIADVERTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 2,307,729 | $ | 1,594,041 | $ | 4,327,052 | $ | 3,768,793 | ||||||||
Cost of Revenue | 2,459,866 | 1,953,936 | 4,255,139 | 3,609,385 | ||||||||||||
Gross Profit (loss) | (152,137 | ) | (359,895 | ) | 71,913 | 159,408 | ||||||||||
Sales, general, and administrative expenses | 1,306,990 | 1,965,349 | 3,371,647 | 3,367,945 | ||||||||||||
Impairment of intangible assets |
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20,202 |
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Total operating expenses | 1,306,990 | 1,965,349 | 3,391,849 | 3,367,945 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (1,459,127 | ) | (2,325,244 | ) | (3,319,936 | ) | (3,208,537 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | (3,898 | ) | 435,021 | (3,898 | ) | 435,026 | ||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | (3,898 | ) | 435,021 | (3,898 | ) | 435,026 | ||||||||||
Loss from operations before income taxes | (1,463,025 | ) | (1,890,223 | ) | (3,323,834 | ) | (2,773,511 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
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Net Loss | (1,463,025 | ) | (1,890,223 | ) | (3,323,834 | ) | (2,773,511 | ) | ||||||||
Dividends on preferred stock |
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Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $ | (1,463,025 | ) | $ | (1,890,223 | ) | $ | (3,323,834 | ) | $ | (2,773,511 | ) | ||||
Net loss per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||
Diluted | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 1,348,367,967 | 1,329,921,400 | 1,343,888,370 | 1,281,214,213 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 1,348,367,967 | 1,329,921,400 | 1,343,888,370 | 1,281,214,213 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AIADVERTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(UNAUDITED)
Preferred Stock | Common Stock |
Additional Paid-in |
Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Payable | Payable | Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2023 | 131,068 | $ | 131 | 1,315,856,715 | $ | 1,315,863 | $ | 50,473,550 | $ | 564,000 | $ |
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$ | (54,742,961 | ) | $ | (2,389,417 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock | 2,272,727 | 2,273 |
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4,997,727 | 5,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
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14,620,945 | 14,620 | 28,801 |
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43,421 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation | - |
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374,098 |
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374,098 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of stock options |
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3,931,113 | 3,931 | (3,931 | ) |
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Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2023 | - |
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$ |
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(1,890,223 | ) | (1,890,223 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2023 | 2,403,795 | $ | 2,404 | 1,334,408,773 | $ | 1,334,414 | $ | 55,870,245 | $ | 564,000 | $ |
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$ | (56,633,184 | ) | $ | 1,137,879 | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2022 | 131,068 | $ | 131 | 1,175,324,203 | $ | 1,175,330 | $ | 49,595,914 | $ | 564,000 | $ |
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$ | (53,859,673 | ) | $ | (2,524,298 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock | 2,272,727 | 2,273 |
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4,997,727 | 5,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
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155,153,457 | 155,153 | 444,274 |
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599,427 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation | - |
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- |
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836,261 |
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836,261 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of stock options |
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3,931,113 | 3,931 | (3,931 | ) |
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Net loss for the six months ended March 31, 2023 | - |
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(2,773,511 | ) | (2,773,511 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2023 | 2,403,795 | $ | 2,404 | 1,334,408,773 | $ | 1,334,414 | $ | 55,870,245 | $ | 564,000 | $ |
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$ | (56,633,184 | ) | $ | 1,137,879 | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2024 | 2,404,795 | $ | 2,405 | 1,334,408,773 | $ | 1,334,415 | $ | 57,640,463 | $ | 564,000 | $ | 2,500,000 | $ | (61,985,841 | ) | $ | 55,442 | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation - options | - |
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302,479 |
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302,479 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of stock options |
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9,822,731 | 9,823 | (9,823 | ) |
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Redemption of Series K Preferred Stock | (1,000 | ) | (1 | ) |
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Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2024 | - |
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(1,463,025 | ) | (1,463,025 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2024 | 2,403,795 | $ | 2,404 | 1,344,231,504 | $ | 1,344,238 | $ | 57,933,119 | $ | 564,000 | $ | 2,500,000 | $ | (63,448,866 | ) | $ | (1,105,105 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Balance, December 31, 2023 | 2,403,795 | $ | 2,404 | 1,334,408,773 | $ | 1,334,415 | $ | 56,865,961 | $ | 564,000 | $ |
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$ | (60,125,032 | ) | $ | (1,358,252 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash received for Series I Preferred Stock payable | - |
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2,500,000 |
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2,500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cashless exercise of stock options |
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9,822,731 | 9,823 | (9,823 | ) |
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Preferred stock issued as compensation | 1,000 | 1 |
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477,446 |
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477,447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redemption of Series K Preferred Stock | (1,000 | ) | (1 | ) |
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Stock based compensation - options | - |
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599,535 |
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599,535 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024 | - |
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(3,323,834 | ) | (3,323,834 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2024 | 2,403,795 | $ | 2,404 | 1,344,231,504 | $ | 1,344,238 | $ | 57,933,119 | $ | 564,000 | $ | 2,500,000 | $ | (63,448,866 | ) | $ | (1,105,105 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AIADVERTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
For the Six | For the Six | |||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | |||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (3,323,834 | ) | $ | (2,773,511 | ) | ||
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Loss on impairment of intangible asset | 20,202 |
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Depreciation and amortization | 14,172 | 16,099 | ||||||
Stock based compensation | 1,076,982 | 836,261 | ||||||
Recovery of doubtful accounts |
(80,469 | ) |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 92,986 | (632,632 | ) | |||||
Amortization of ROU asset | 21,788 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets | (46,827 | ) | (97,783 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable | (322,222 | ) | (624,520 | ) | ||||
Accrued expenses | 170,222 | (15,688 | ) | |||||
Customer deposit |
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Operating lease liability | (15,954 | ) |
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Deferred revenue | 248,013 |
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Net cash used in operating activities | (2,144,941 | ) | (3,245,612 | ) | ||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Cash paid for fixed assets |
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Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net |
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599,427 | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of preferred stock | 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 | ||||||
Redemption of Series K Preferred stock | (1 | ) |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,499,999 | 5,599,427 | ||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 355,058 | 2,353,815 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 110,899 | 55,831 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 465,957 | $ | 2,409,646 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||||||
Interest paid | $ |
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Income taxes paid | $ |
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NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Right of use asset exchanged for lease liability | $ |
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$ | 6,655 | ||||
Exercise of stock options | $ | 9,823 | $ | 3,931 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AiADVERTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED
JUNE 30, 2024
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of AiAdvertising, Inc. ("AiAdvertising," "we," "us," "our," or the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to interim financial reporting as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. These interim financial statements do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and footnotes in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 12, 2024. In the opinion of management, the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report include all known accruals and adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods reported herein. Any such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
There were various updates recently issued, most of which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries which the Company does not expect to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Going Concern
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. The Company does not generate significant revenue, and has negative cash flows from operations, which raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern and appropriateness of using the going concern basis is dependent upon, among other things, raising additional capital. Historically, the Company has obtained funds from investors since its inception through sales of our securities. The Company will also seek to generate additional working capital from increasing sales from its data sciences, creative, website development and digital advertising service offerings, and continue to pursue its business plan and purposes. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had negative working capital of $1,206,074. We have historically reported net losses, and negative cash flows from operations, which raised substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern in previous years. The appropriateness of using the going concern basis is dependent upon, among other things, raising additional capital. Historically, the Company has obtained funds from investors since its inception through sales of our securities. The Company will also seek to generate additional working capital from increasing sales from its Ai Platform, creative, website development and digital advertising service offerings, and continue to pursue its business plan and purposes.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This summary of significant accounting policies of AiAdvertising is presented to assist in understanding the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. The Consolidated Financial Statements and notes are representations of the Company's management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries CLWD Operations, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("CLWD Operations"), and Giles Design Bureau, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Giles Design Bureau"). All significant inter-company transactions are eliminated in consolidation of the financial statements.
Accounts Receivable
The Company extends credit to its customers, who are located nationwide. Accounts receivable are customer obligations due under normal trade terms. The Company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition. Management reviews accounts receivable on a regular basis, based on contractual terms and how recently payments have been received to determine if any such amounts will potentially be uncollected. The Company includes any balances that are determined to be uncollectible in its allowance for doubtful accounts. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company wrote-off uncollectible accounts in the amount of $40,624 and $0, respectively. The balance of the allowance accounts at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $70,796 and $191,889, respectively.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions by management in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are primarily used in our revenue recognition, the allowance for doubtful account receivable, fair value assumptions in accounting, intangible assets and long-lived asset impairments and adjustments, the deferred tax valuation allowance, and the fair value of stock options and warrants.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2024, the Company held cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $465,957, which was held in the Company's operating bank accounts.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, and are depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Furniture, fixtures & equipment | 7 Years | |
Computer equipment | 5 Years | |
Commerce server | 5 Years | |
Computer software | 3 - 5 Years | |
Leasehold improvements | Length of the lease |
Depreciation expenses were $14,172 and $16,099 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes income when the service is provided or when product is delivered. We present revenue, net of customer incentives. Most of our income is generated from professional services and site development fees. We provide online marketing services that we purchase from third parties. The gross revenue presented in our statement of operations includes digital advertising revenue. We also offer professional services such as development services. The fees for development services with multiple deliverables constitute a separate unit of accounting in accordance with ASC 606, which are recognized as the work is performed. Upfront fees for development services or other customer services are deferred until certain implementation or contractual milestones have been achieved. If we have performed work for our clients, but have not invoiced clients for that work, then we record the value of the work on the balance sheet as costs in excess of billings. The terms of services contracts generally are for periods of less than one year. The deferred revenue and customer deposits as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, were $781,399 and $533,386, respectively. The costs in excess of billings as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, was $0.
We always strive to satisfy our customers by providing superior quality and service. Since we typically bill based on a Time and Materials basis, there are no returns for work delivered. When discrepancies or disagreements arise, we do our best to reconcile them by assessing the situation on a case-by-case basis and determining if any discounts can be given. Historically, we have not granted any significant discounts.
Included in revenue are costs that are reimbursed by our clients, including third party services, such as photographers and stylists, furniture, supplies, and the largest component, digital advertising. We have determined, based on our review of ASC 606-10-55-39, that the amounts classified as reimbursable costs should be recorded as gross revenue, due to the following factors:
● | The Company is primarily in control of the inputs of the project and responsible for the completion of the client contract; |
● | We have discretion in establishing price; and |
● | We have discretion in supplier selection. |
Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Total research and development costs were $147,205 and $141,260 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses the cost of advertising and promotional materials when incurred. Total advertising costs were $236,797 and $64,391 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which approximates their fair value, due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments.
Fair value is defined as the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability, between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements assume that the asset or liability is (1) exchanged in an orderly manner, (2) the exchange is in the principal market for that asset or liability, and (3) the market participants are independent, knowledgeable, able and willing to transact an exchange. Fair value accounting and reporting establishes a framework for measuring fair value by creating a hierarchy for observable independent market inputs and unobservable market assumptions and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Considerable judgment is required to interpret the market data used to develop fair value estimates. As such, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methods could have a material effect on the estimated fair value.
ASC Topic 820 established a nine-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). These tiers include:
● | Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; |
● | Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and |
● | Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. To determine recoverability of a long-lived asset, management evaluates whether the estimated future undiscounted net cash flows from the asset are less than its carrying amount. If impairment is indicated, the long-lived asset would be written down to fair value. Fair value is determined by an evaluation of available price information at which assets could be bought or sold, including quoted market prices, if available, or the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on reasonable and supportable assumptions.
Indefinite Lived Intangibles
The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, "Business Combinations," where the total purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired customer lists, acquired technology, and trade names from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. The purchase price is allocated using the information currently available, and may be adjusted, up to one year from acquisition date, after obtaining more information regarding, among other things, asset valuations, liabilities assumed and revisions to preliminary estimates. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill.
The Company tests for indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill impairment in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable.
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The impairment test conducted by the Company includes a two-step approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that impairment exists. If it is determined, after step one, that it is not more likely than not, that impairment exists, then no further analysis is conducted. The steps are as follows:
1. | Based on the totality of qualitative factors, determine whether the carrying amount of the intangible asset may not be recoverable. Qualitative factors and key assumptions reviewed include the following: |
● | Increases in costs, such as labor, materials or other costs that could negatively affect future cash flows. The Company assumed that costs associated with labor, materials, and other costs should be consistent with fair market levels. If the costs were materially higher than fair market levels, then such costs may adversely affect the future cash flows of the Company or reporting units. |
● | Financial performance, such as negative or declining cash flows, or reductions in revenue may adversely affect recoverability of the recorded value of the intangible assets. During our analysis, the Company assumes that revenues should remain relatively consistent or show gradual growth month-to-month and quarter-to-quarter. If we report revenue declines, instead of increases or flat levels, then such condition may adversely affect the future cash flows of the Company or reporting units. |
● | Legal, regulatory, contractual, political, business or other factors that could affect future cash flows. During our analysis, the Company assumes that the legal, regulatory, political or business conditions should remain consistent, without placing material pressure on the Company or any of its reporting units. If such conditions were to become materially different than what has been experienced historically, then such conditions may adversely affect the future cash flows of the Company or reporting units. |
● | Entity-specific events such as losses of management, key personnel, or customers, may adversely affect future cash flows. During our analysis, the Company assumes that members of management, key personnel, and customers will remain consistent period-over-period. If not effectively replaced, the loss of members of management and key employees could adversely affect operations, culture, morale and overall success of the company. In addition, if material revenue from key customers is lost and not replaced, then future cash flows will be adversely affected. |
● | Industry or market considerations, such as competition, changes in the market, changes in customer dependence on our service offerings, or obsolescence could adversely affect the Company or its reporting units. We understand that the markets we serve are constantly changing, requiring us to change with them. During our analysis, we assume that we will address new opportunities in service offering and industries served. If we do not make such changes, then we may experience declines in revenue and cash flow, making it difficult to re-capture market share. |
● | Macroeconomic conditions such as deterioration in general economic conditions or limitations on accessing capital could adversely affect the Company. During our analysis, we acknowledge that macroeconomic factors, such as the economy, may affect our business plan because our customers may reduce budgets for our services. If there are material worsening in economic conditions, which lead to reductions in revenue then such conditions may adversely affect the Company. |
2. | Compare the carrying amount of the intangible asset to the fair value. |
3. | If the carrying amount is greater than the fair value, then the carrying amount is reduced to reflect fair value. |
Intangible assets are comprised of the following, presented as net of amortization:
On June 26, 2015, the Company purchased the rights to the domain "CLOUDCOMMERCE.COM", from a private party at a purchase price of $20,000, plus transaction costs of $202. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company decided not to renew its rights to the domain name and recorded an impairment to intangible assets in the amount of $20,202.
June 30, 2024
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Total | $ | 20,202 | $ | 20,202 |
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Concentrations of Business and Credit Risk
The Company operates in a single industry segment. The Company markets its services to companies and individuals in many industries and geographic locations. The Company's operations are subject to rapid technological advancement and intense competition. Accounts receivable represent financial instruments with potential credit risk. The Company typically offers its customers credit terms. The Company makes periodic evaluations of the credit worthiness of its enterprise customers and other than obtaining deposits pursuant to its policies, it generally does not require collateral. In the event of nonpayment, the Company has the ability to terminate services. As of June 30, 2024, the Company held cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $465,957 which was held in the operating bank accounts. Of this amount, $87,984 is held in amounts exceeding the FDIC insured limit of $250,000 for each account. For further discussion on Concentrations see footnote 9.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company addressed the accounting for share-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for either equity instruments of the enterprise or liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise's equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. The transactions are accounted for using a fair-value-based method and recognized as expenses in our statement of operations.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest. Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations during the six months ended June 30, 2024, included compensation expense for the stock-based payment awards granted prior to, but not yet vested, as of June 30, 2024, based on the grant date fair value estimated. Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024, is based on awards ultimately expected to vest or has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 was $1,076,982 and $836,261, respectively.
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share Calculations
Income (Loss) per Share dictates the calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares available. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. The shares for employee options, warrants and convertible notes were used in the calculation of the income per share.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company has excluded 934,900,000 shares of common stock underlying options, 18,025 Series B Preferred shares convertible into 450,625,000 shares of common stock, 14,425 Series C Preferred shares convertible into 144,250,000 shares of common stock, 86,021 Series D Preferred shares convertible into 215,052,500 shares of common stock, 10,000 Series E Preferred shares convertible into 20,000,000 shares of common stock, 2,597 Series G Preferred shares convertible into 136,684,211 shares of common stock, 3,165,584 Series I preferred shares convertible into 1,266,233,600 shares of common stock, and 162,703,869 shares of common stock underlying warrants, because their impact on the loss per share is anti-dilutive. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the balance of the above-mentioned shares is excluded in the calculation for diluted earnings per share.
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company has excluded 609,087,214 shares of common stock underlying options, 18,025 Series B Preferred shares convertible into 450,625,000 shares of common stock, 14,425 Series C Preferred shares convertible into 144,250,000 shares of common stock, 86,021 Series D Preferred shares convertible into 215,052,500 shares of common stock, 10,000 Series E Preferred shares convertible into 20,000,000 shares of common stock, 2,597 Series G Preferred shares convertible into 136,684,211 shares of common stock, 2,272,727 Series I preferred shares convertible into 909,090,800 shares of common stock, and 162,703,869 shares of common stock underlying warrants, because their impact on the loss per share is anti-dilutive. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Series I Preferred shares are included in the calculation for diluted earnings per share, resulting in 909,090,800 being added to the weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding. The balance of the above-mentioned shares are excluded in the calculation for diluted earnings per share.
Dilutive per share amounts are computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive securities, using the treasury stock method if their effect would be dilutive.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on provisions of applicable tax law. The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance based on the amount of tax benefits that, based on available evidence, the Company does not expect realize.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2024, we used the federal tax rate of 21% in our determination of the deferred tax assets and liabilities balances.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024 |
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Taxable income | $ |
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Total current tax provision | $ |
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Deferred tax provision: | ||||
Loss carryforwards | $ | 6,712,219 | ||
Change in valuation allowance | (6,712,219 | ) | ||
Total Deferred tax provision | $ |
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Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not elect to delay complying with any new or revised accounting standards, but to apply all standards required of public companies, according to those required application dates.
Management reviewed accounting pronouncements issued during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and no pronouncements were adopted during the period.
3. REVENUE RECOGNITION
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and all subsequent amendments to the ASU (collectively, "ASC 606"), using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018, are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under Topic 605. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
The core principles of revenue recognition under ASC 606 includes the following five criteria:
1. | Identify the contract with the customer |
Contract with our customers may be oral, written, or implied. A written and signed contract stating the terms and conditions is the preferred method and is consistent with most customers. The terms of a written contract may be contained within the body of an email, during which proposals are made and campaign plans are outlined, or it may be a stand-alone document signed by both parties. Contracts that are oral in nature are consummated in status and pitch meetings and may be later followed up with an email detailing the terms of the arrangement, along with a proposal document. No work is commenced without an understanding between the Company and our customers, that a valid contract exists.
2. | Identify the performance obligations in the contract |
Our sales and account management teams define the scope of services to be offered, to ensure all parties are in agreement and obligations are being delivered to the customer as promised. The performance obligation may not be fully identified in a mutually signed contract, but may be outlined in email correspondence, face-to-face meetings, additional proposals or scopes of work, or phone conversations.
3. | Determine the transaction price |
Pricing is discussed and identified by the operations team prior to submitting a proposal to the customer. Based on the obligation presented, third-party service pricing is established, and time and labor are estimated, to determine the most accurate transaction pricing for our customer. Price is subject to change upon agreed parties, and could be fixed or variable, milestone focused or time and materials.
4. | Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract |
If a contract involves multiple obligations, the transaction pricing is allocated accordingly, during the performance obligation phase (criteria 2 above).
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5. | Recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation |
The Company uses several means to satisfy the performance obligations:
a. | Billable Hours - The Company employs a time tracking system where employees record their time by project. This method of satisfaction is used for time and material projects, change orders, website edits, revisions to designs, and any other project that is hours-based. The hours satisfy the performance obligation as the hours are incurred. |
b. | Ad Spend - To satisfy ad spend, the Company generates analytical reports monthly or as required to show how the ad dollars were spent and how the targeting resulted in click-throughs. The ad spend satisfies the performance obligation, regardless of the outcome or effectiveness of the campaign. In addition, the Company utilizes third party invoices after the ad dollars are spent, in order to satisfy the obligation. |
c. | Milestones - If the contract requires milestones to be hit, then the Company satisfies the performance obligation when that milestone is completed and presented to the customer for review. As each phase of a project is complete, we consider it as a performance obligation being satisfied and transferred to the customer. At this point, the customer is invoiced the amount due based on the transaction pricing for that specific phase and/or we apply the customer deposit to recognize revenue. |
d. | Monthly Retainer - If the contract is a retainer for work performed, then the customer is paying the Company for its expertise and accessibility, not for a pre-defined amount of output. In this case, the obligation is satisfied at the end of the period, regardless of the amount of work effort required. |
Historically, the Company generates income from four main revenue streams: Platform, creative design, web development, and digital marketing. Each revenue stream is unique, and includes the following features:
Platform
We provide a subscription-based, end-to-end Ad Management Campaign Performance Platform. We believe in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to eliminate waste and maximize return on digital ad spend. The platform empowers brands and agencies to easily target, predict, create, scale, and measure hyper-personalized campaigns. We prove what works and what doesn't, enabling our clients to make informed and strategic decisions impacting their bottom lines positively. We classify revenue as a percentage of the ad spend budget or as a monthly fixed fee for the platform license subscription. Contracts are generated to assure both the Company, and the client are committed to partnership, agree to the defined terms and conditions, and are typically for one year. The transaction price is usually a percentage of the media budget, which is subject to change on a case-by-case basis. The Company evaluates the fair value of the platform license obligation by using the expected cost-plus margin approach to determine the reasonableness of the transaction price. The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations are met, such as the ad spend has run for percentage-based contracts. If the platform license fee is fixed, then the obligation is earned at the end of the period, regardless of how much media spend is performed.
Creative Design
We provide branding and creative design services, which we believe, set apart our clients from their competitors and establish them in their specific markets. We believe in showcasing our clients' brands uniquely and creatively to infuse the public with curiosity to learn more. We classify revenue as creative design that includes branding, photography, copyrighting, printing, signs and interior design. Contracts are generated to assure both the Company, and the client are committed to partnership and both agree to the defined terms and conditions and are typically less than one year. The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations are met, usually when creative design services obligations are complete, when the hours are recorded, designs are presented, website themes are complete, or any other criteria as mutually agreed.
Web Development
We develop websites that attract high levels of traffic for our clients. We offer our clients the expertise to manage and protect their website, and the agility to adjust their online marketing strategy as their business expands. We classify revenue as web development that includes website coding, website patch installs, ongoing development support and fixing inoperable sites. Contracts are generated to assure both the Company, and the client are committed to the partnership and both agree to the defined terms and conditions. Although most projects are long-term (6-8 months) in scope, we do welcome short-term projects which are invoiced as the work is completed at a specified hourly rate. The Company records web development revenue as earned, when the developer hours are recorded (if time and materials arrangements) or when the milestones are achieved (if a milestone arrangement).
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Digital Marketing
We have a reputation for providing digital marketing services that get results. We classify revenue as digital marketing, including ad spend and digital ad support. Billable hours and advertising spending are estimated based on client-specific needs and subject to change with client concurrence. Revenue is recognized when ads are run on one of the third-party platforms or when the hours are recorded by the digital marketing specialist if the obligation relates to support or services.
Included in creative design and digital marketing revenues are costs that are reimbursed by our clients, including third-party services, such as photographers and stylists, supplies, and the largest component, digital advertising. We have determined, based on our review, that the amounts classified as reimbursable costs should be recorded as gross (principal), due to the following factors:
- | The Company is the primary obligor in the arrangement; |
- | We have latitude in establishing price; |
- | We have discretion in supplier selection; and |
The Company has credit risk included in creative design and digital marketing revenues are costs that are reimbursed by our clients, including third party services, such as photographers and stylists, supplies, and the largest component, digital advertising. We have determined, based on our review, that the amounts classified as reimbursable costs should be recorded as gross (principal), due to the following factors:
- | The Company is the primary obligor in the arrangement; |
- | We have latitude in establishing price; |
- | We have discretion in supplier selection; and |
- | The Company has credit risk |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 (unaudited), revenue was disaggregated into the four categories as follows:
Six months ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
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877,055 | 550,933 |
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Digital Marketing | 3,027,648 |
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3,027,648 | 2,922,620 |
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Platform License | 422,349 |
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422,349 | 267,240 |
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Total | $ | 4,327,052 | $ |
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$ | 4,327,052 | $ | 3,768,793 | $ |
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$ | 3,768,793 |
4. LIQUIDITY AND OPERATIONS
The Company had a net loss of $3,323,834 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a net loss of $2,773,511 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and net cash used in operating activities of $(2,144,941) and $(3,245,612), in the same periods, respectively.
While the Company expects that its capital needs in the foreseeable future may be met by cash-on-hand and projected positive cash-flow, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to generate enough positive cash flow to finance its growth and business operations in which event, the Company may need to seek outside sources of capital. There can be no assurance that such capital will be available on terms that are favorable to the Company or at all.
5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Domain Name
On June 26, 2015, the Company purchased the rights to the domain "CLOUDCOMMERCE.COM", from a private party at a purchase price of $20,000, plus transaction costs of $202. We use the domain as the main landing page for the Company. The total recorded cost of this domain of $20,202 has been included in other assets on the balance sheet.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company decided not to renew its rights to the domain name and recorded an impairment to intangible assets in the amount of $20,202.
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The Company's intangible assets consist of the following:
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$ | 20,202 |
Total amortization expense charged to operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 was $0.
6. CAPITAL STOCK
At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company's authorized stock consists of 10,000,000,000 and 2,000,000,000 shares of common stock, respectively, par value $0.001 per share, and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value of $0.001 per share. The rights, preferences, and privileges of the holders of the preferred stock will be determined by the Board of Directors prior to issuance of such shares. The conversion of certain outstanding preferred stock could have a significant impact on our common stockholders. As of the date of this report, the Board has designated Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Series I, Series J, and Series K Preferred Stock.
Series A Preferred
The Company has designated 10,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series A Preferred Stock. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into 10,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The holders of outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends, payable quarterly, out of any assets of the Company legally available therefore, at the rate of $8 per share annually, payable in preference and priority to any payment of any dividend on the common stock. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had zero shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the balance owed on the Series A Preferred stock dividend was zero.
Series B Preferred
The Company has designated 25,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series B Preferred Stock. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock has a stated value of $100. The Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Company's common stock in amount determined by dividing the stated value by a conversion price of $0.004 per share. The Series B Preferred Stock does not have voting rights except as required by law and with respect to certain protective provisions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of Series B Preferred Stock. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company has 18,025 shares of Series B Preferred Stock outstanding.
Series C Preferred
The Company has designated 25,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series C Preferred Stock. Each share of Series C Preferred Stock has a stated value of $100. The Series C Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Company's common stock in the amount determined by dividing the stated value by a conversion price of $0.01 per share. The Series C Preferred Stock does not have voting rights except as required by law and with respect to certain protective provisions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of Series C Preferred Stock. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company has 14,425 shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding.
Series D Preferred
The Company has designated 90,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series D Preferred Stock. Each share of Series D Preferred Stock has a stated value of $100. The Series D Preferred Stock is convertible into common stock at a ratio of 2,500 shares of common stock per share of preferred stock, and pays a quarterly dividend, calculated as (1/90,000) x (5% of the Adjusted Gross Revenue) of the Company's subsidiary Parscale Digital. Adjusted Gross Revenue means the top line gross revenue of Parscale Digital, as calculated under GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) less any reselling revenue attributed to third party advertising products or service, such as, but not limited to, search engine keyword campaign fees, social media campaign fees, radio or television advertising fees, and the like. The Series D Preferred Stock does not have voting rights except as required by law and with respect to certain protective provisions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of Series D Preferred Stock. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had 86,021 shares of Series D Preferred Stock outstanding. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, the Company paid dividends of $0 to the holders of Series D Preferred stock. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the balance owed on the Series D Preferred stock dividend was zero.
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Series E Preferred
The Company has designated 10,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series E Preferred Stock. Each share of Series E Preferred Stock has a stated value of $100. The Series E Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Company's common stock in an amount determined by dividing the stated value by a conversion price of $0.05 per share. The Series E Preferred Stock does not have voting rights except as required by law and with respect to certain protective provisions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of Series E Preferred Stock. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had 10,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock outstanding.
Series F Preferred
The Company has designated 800,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series F Preferred Stock. Each share of Series F Preferred Stock has a stated value of $25. The Series F Preferred Stock is not convertible into common stock. The holders of outstanding shares of Series F Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends, at the annual rate of 10%, payable monthly, payable in preference and priority to any payment of any dividend on the Company's common stock. The Series F Preferred Stock does not have voting rights, except as required by law and with respect to certain protective provisions set forth in the Certificate of Designation. To the extent it may lawfully do so, the Company may, in its sole discretion, after the first anniversary of the original issuance date of the Series F Preferred Stock, redeem any or all of the then outstanding shares of Series F Preferred Stock at a redemption price of $25 per share plus any accrued but unpaid dividends. The Series F Preferred Stock was offered in connection with the Company's offering under Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had zero shares of Series F Preferred Stock outstanding, and the balance on stock dividend was zero.
Series G Preferred
On February 6, 2020, the Company designated 2,600 shares of its preferred stock as Series G Preferred Stock. Each share of Series G Preferred Stock has a stated value of $100. The Series G Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Company's common stock in an amount determined by dividing the stated value by a conversion price of $0.0019 per share. The Series G Preferred Stock does not have voting rights except as required by law and with respect to certain protective provisions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of Series G Preferred Stock. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had 2,597 shares of Series G Preferred Stock outstanding.
Series H Preferred
On March 18, 2021, the Company issued 1,000 shares of its Series H Preferred Stock to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Andrew Van Noy. The Series H Preferred Stock is not convertible into shares of the Company's common stock and entitles the holder to 51% of the voting power of the Company's shareholders, as set forth in the Certificate of Designation. The 1,000 shares of Series H Preferred stock provided for automatic redemption by the Company at the par value of $0.001 per share on the sooner of: 1) sixty days (60) from the effective date of the Certificate of Designation, 2) on the date Andrew Van Noy ceases to serve as an officer, director or consultant of the Company, or 3) on the date that the Company's shares of common stock first trade on any national securities exchange. On May 18, 2021, the Company redeemed all shares of Series H Preferred stock.
On September 29, 2021, the Company filed a certificate of withdrawal with the Secretary of State of Nevada, to withdraw the Company's existing certificate of designation of Series H Preferred Stock, filed a certificate of designation for a new series of Series H Preferred Stock with the Secretary of State of Nevada, and issued 1,000 shares of Series H Preferred Stock to Andrew Van Noy, the Company's chief executive officer, for services rendered. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had zero shares of Series H Preferred stock outstanding.
Series I Preferred
On April 10, 2023, the Company designated 3,000,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series I Preferred Stock. Each share of Series I Preferred Stock has a stated value of $0.001. The Series I Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Company's common stock at the option of the shareholder, at any time and from time to time, into four hundred (400) fully-paid and non-assessable shares of Common stock. The Series I Preferred Stock has voting rights equal to 400 common votes per Series I share on all matters upon which the holders of Common stock of the Company are entitled to vote, except as required by law and with respect to certain protective provisions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of Series I Preferred Stock.
On April 11, 2023, Hexagon Partners, Ltd. purchased 2,272,727 shares of Series I Preferred Stock at a purchase price of $2.20 per share. The Company also granted the Purchaser a six-month option (the "Hexagon Purchase Agreement") from the date of the initial closing to purchase (i) up to 333,333 additional shares of Series I Preferred Stock for a purchase price of $6.00 per share, and (ii) up to 312,500 shares of Series I Preferred Stock for a purchase price of $7.20 per share. For so long as at least 50% of the Series I Preferred Stock purchased have not been redeemed by the Company or converted into common stock of the Company, Hexagon will have the right to designate two directors to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), and the Company may not increase the size of the Board above six directors without Hexagon's prior written consent.
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On January 29, 2024, the Company and Hexagon Partners amended the terms of the Hexagon Purchase Agreement (the "Amendment"). The Amendment provides for a ten-month option from the initial closing of the Purchase Agreement, to purchase (i) a second tranche consisting of up to 892,857 additional shares of Preferred Stock, at a price equal to $2.80 per share (the "Tranche B Option"), and (ii) a third tranche consisting of up to 168,269 additional shares of Preferred Stock, at a price equal to $10.40 per share. On January 30, 2024, the Purchaser exercised the Tranche B Option and the Company sold to the Purchaser 892,857 shares of Series I Preferred Stock at a price of $2.80 per share for gross proceeds of $2,500,000. The Company did not have a sufficient number of shares of Series I Preferred Stock authorized at the time the 892,857 shares were sold, and the amount of $2,500,000 has been recorded as Preferred Stock Payable on the Company's balance sheet at June 30, 2024. See note 11.
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had 2,272,727 shares of Series I Preferred Stock outstanding.
Series J Junior Participating Preferred
On June 7, 2023, the Company designated 700,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series J Junior Participating Preferred Stock. Each share of Series J Preferred Stock has a stated value of $0.001. Pursuant to the Rights Agreement, the Board declared a dividend distribution of one preferred share purchase right (a "Right") for each outstanding share of common stock, held by the shareholders of the Company at the close of business on June 7, 2023 (the "Record Date"). Holders of the Company's warrants and certain of its existing preferred stock (including the Series I Preferred stock issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement) as of the Record Date were also issued one Right for each share of common stock that such holders would be entitled to receive upon full exercise or conversion of their warrants or existing preferred stock, as applicable. Each Right will entitle the holder to purchase one ten-thousandth of a share of Series J Junior Participating Preferred Stock, of the Company (the "Series J Preferred Shares") at the purchase price set forth in the Rights Agreement. If issued, holders of the Series J Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive 10,000 times the value of all declared cash and non-cash dividends paid to any and all junior classes of capital stock. The Series J Preferred Stock has voting rights equal to 10,000 votes on all matters upon which the holders of Common stock of the Company are entitled to vote, except as required by law and with respect to certain protective provisions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of Series J Preferred Stock. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had zero shares of Series J Preferred Stock outstanding.
Series K Preferred
On March 21, 2024, the Company designated 1,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series K Preferred Stock. The Series K Preferred Stock is not convertible into shares of the Company's common stock and entitles the holder to 51% of the voting power of the Company's shareholders, as set forth in the Certificate of Designation. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had 1,000 shares of Series K Preferred Stock outstanding and held by Gerard Hug, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The 1,000 shares of Series K Preferred stock provided for automatic redemption by the Company at the par value of $0.001 per share on the sooner of: 1) sixty days (60) from the effective date of the Certificate of Designation, 2) on the date Gerard Hug ceases to serve as an officer, director or consultant of the Company, or 3) on the date that the Company's shares of common stock first trade on any national securities exchange. For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company estimated the value of the Series K Preferred shares to be $477,000, which was included in SG&A expenses on the Income Statement and in cash flows from operating activities on the statement of cash flows.
On May 20, 2024, the Company redeemed 1,000 shares of its Series K Preferred stock at its par value of $0.001 per share. As of June 30, 2024, there were 0 shares of Series K Preferred Stock outstanding. See note 11.
Common
Activity during the six months ended June 30, 2024
On April 8, 2024, our former Chief Executive Officer exercised 13,344,088 vested, in-the-money-options. The exercise was completed with a cashless transaction yielding a total of 9,822,731 newly issued shares.
Activity during the six months ended June 30, 2023
On February 8, 2023, in accordance with Section 2 of the purchase agreement, dated March 28, 2022, and amended on July 28, 2022, between the Company and an accredited investor, the Company submitted a purchase notice to the investor of a sale by the Company to the investor of 58,000,000 shares of common stock amounting to $230,975.
On February 16, 2023, in accordance with Section 2 of the purchase agreement, dated March 28, 2022, and amended on July 28, 2022, between the Company and an accredited investor, the Company submitted a purchase notice to the investor of a sale by the Company to the investor of 21,649,574 shares of common stock amounting to $110,687.
On February 28, 2023, in accordance with Section 2 of the purchase agreement, dated March 28, 2022, and amended on July 28, 2022, between the Company and an accredited investor, the Company submitted a purchase notice to the investor of a sale by the Company to the investor of 26,858,175 shares of common stock amounting to $102,110.
On March 13, 2023, in accordance with Section 2 of the purchase agreement, dated March 28, 2022, and amended on July 28, 2022, between the Company and an accredited investor, the Company submitted a purchase notice to the investor of a sale by the Company to the investor of 16,954,805 shares of common stock amounting to $61,367.
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On March 23, 2023, in accordance with Section 2 of the purchase agreement, dated March 28, 2022, and amended on July 28, 2022, between the Company and an accredited investor, the Company submitted a purchase notice to the investor of a sale by the Company to the investor of 17,069,958 shares of common stock amounting to $50,867.
On April 4, 2023, in accordance with Section 2 of the purchase agreement, dated March 28, 2022, and amended on July 28, 2022, between the Company and an accredited investor (see Note 6), the Company submitted a purchase notice to the investor of a sale by the Company to the investor of 14,620,464 shares of common stock for a purchase price of $0.003 per share amounting to $43,421.
On June 28, 2023, our former Chief Financial Officer exercised 9,222,228 vested, in-the-money-options. The exercise was completed with a cashless transaction yielding a total of 3,931,113 newly issued shares.
7. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Stock Options
The Company used the historical industry index to calculate volatility, since the Company's stock history did not represent the expected future volatility of the Company's common stock.
The fair value of options granted during the six months ending June 30, 2024, and 2023, were determined using the Black Scholes method with the following assumptions:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 |
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Risk free interest rate | 3.97 | % | 4.49 | % | ||||
Stock volatility factor | 132.75 | % | 206 | % | ||||
Weighted average expected option life | 3.5 years | 3.5 years | ||||||
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A summary of the Company's stock option activity and related information follows:
Six months ended June 30, 2024 |
Year ended December 31, 2023 |
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Weighted average exercise price |
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Outstanding - beginning of year | 875,566,666 | $ | 0.0086 | 879,733,332 | $ | 0.0092 | ||||||||||
Granted | 60,000,000 | 0.0070 | 100,000,000 | 0.0100 | ||||||||||||
Exercised | (13,344,088 | ) | 0.0019 | (9,222,228 | ) | 0.0057 | ||||||||||
Forfeited | (666,666 | ) | 0.0019 | (94,944,438 | ) | 0.0185 | ||||||||||
Outstanding - end of the year | 921,555,912 | $ | 0.0086 | 875,566,666 | $ | 0.0086 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at the end of the year | 791,167,784 | $ | 0.0082 | 764,321,982 | $ | 0.0077 | ||||||||||
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period | $ | 411,824 | $ | 1,000,000 |
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the intrinsic value of the stock options was approximately $0 and $643,860, respectively. Stock option expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, was $302,479 and $836,261, respectively.
The Black Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which do not have vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.
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The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding as of June 30, 2024, was as follows:
Exercise prices | Number of options outstanding |
Weighted Average remaining contractual life (years) |
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$ | 0.0018 | 17,000,000 | 0.092 | |||||||
$ | 0.0019 | 236,555,912 | 2.08 | |||||||
$ | 0.0053 | 10,000,000 | 5.28 | |||||||
$ | 0.0068 | 307,000,000 | 1.52 | |||||||
$ | 0.0100 | 100,000,000 | 3.93 | |||||||
$ | 0.0130 | 15,000,000 | 5.34 | |||||||
$ | 0.0131 | 60,000,000 | 5.12 | |||||||
$ | 0.0150 | 35,000,000 | 5.15 | |||||||
$ | 0.0295 | 81,000,000 | 0.59 | |||||||
$ | 0.0070 | 60,000,000 | 4.53 | |||||||
921,555,912 |
Warrants
As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, there were 162,703,869 warrants outstanding. There were nowarrants issued during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023.
A summary of the Company's warrant activity and related information follows:
Six months ended June 30, 2024 |
Year ended December 31, 2023 |
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Weighted average exercise price |
Warrants |
Weighted average exercise price |
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Outstanding - beginning of period | 162,703,869 | $ | 0.048 | 162,703,869 | $ | 0.048 | ||||||||||
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Outstanding - end of period | 162,703,869 | $ | 0.048 | 162,703,869 | $ | 0.048 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at the end of period | 162,703,869 | $ | 0.048 | 162,703,869 | $ | 0.048 | ||||||||||
Weighted average fair value of warrants granted during the period | $ |
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Warrant expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 was $0.
8. RELATED PARTIES
In March 2023, the Company contracted with Parscale Strategy to bolster sales efforts to bring in new clients. Parscale Strategy is wholly owned by Brad Parscale. Post Hexagon Partners purchasing 49% of the outstanding capital stock of the Company in April 2023, Brad Parscale is no longer a related party, and the contract is still in effect as of June 30, 2024.
In February 2023, The Design Annex contracted with the Company to outsource certain creative design and social media marketing activities and AiAdvertising contracted with The Design Annex to perform certain creative design activities. The Design Annex is wholly owned by Jill Giles. Post Hexagon Partners purchasing 49% of the outstanding capital stock of the Company in April 2023, Jill Giles is no longer a related party, and the contracts are still in effect as of June 30, 2024.
9. CONCENTRATIONS
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, the Company had five and three major customers who represented approximately 55% and 63% of total revenue, respectively. At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, accounts receivable from two and three customers represented approximately 47% and 72% of total accounts receivable, respectively. The two customers comprising the concentration within the accounts receivable are not included in the five customers that comprise the concentration with the revenues discussed above.
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10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases" Topic 842, which amends the guidance in former ASC Topic 840, Leases. The new standard increases transparency and comparability most significantly by requiring the recognition by lessees of right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases longer than 12 months. Under the standard, disclosures are required to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. For lessees, leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement, over the expected term on a straight-line basis. Operating leases are recognized on the balance sheet as right-of-use assets, current operating lease liabilities and non-current operating lease liabilities. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, current liabilities, and long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
The Company adopted the new lease guidance effective January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective transition approach, applying the new standard to all of its leases existing at the date of initial application which is the effective date of adoption. Consequently, financial information will not be updated and the disclosures required under the new standard will not be provided for dates and periods before January 1, 2019. The Company has elected the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components as a single component. We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient which permits entities to use hindsight in determining the lease term and assessing impairment. The adoption of the lease standard did not change our previously reported consolidated statements of operations and did not result in a cumulative catch-up adjustment to opening equity.
The interest rate implicit in lease contracts is typically not readily determinable. As such, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate of 10%, which is the rate incurred to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. In calculating the present value of the lease payments, the Company elected to utilize its incremental borrowing rate based on the remaining lease terms as of the January 1, 2019, adoption date.
Operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred, if any. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Our leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 3 years, some of which include options to extend the lease term for up to an undetermined number of years.
Operating Leases
On August 1, 2022, the Company signed a lease agreement with JJ Real Co., an unrelated party, which commenced on August 1, 2022, for approximately 2,000 square feet, located at 1114 S St. Mary's Street - Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78210, for $3,333 per month, includes a pro rata share of the common building expenses and each year the monthly lease payment is subject to change per the lease agreement. The lease expires on July 31, 2027. The lease expiration is greater than twelve months, thus included on the Balance Sheet as Right-of-Use lease. This lease does not include a residual value guarantee, nor do we expect any material exit costs. As of August 1, 2022, we determined that this lease meets the criterion to be classified as a ROU Asset and is included on the balance sheet as Right-Of-Use Assets. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the ROU asset and liability balances of this lease were $125,692 and $147,480, respectively. During February 2023, JJ Real Co transferred ownership of the building, and our lease located at 1114 S St. Mary's - Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78210, to Hooks Holding Ltd., a non-related party. No details of our lease or commitments have changed with the ownership transfer.
The following is a schedule, by years, of future minimum lease payments required under the operating and finance leases.
ROU Operating Leases |
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Six months ending December 31, 2024 | 35,834 | |||
Year ending December 31, 2025 | 49,333 | |||
Year ending December 31, 2026 | 51,333 | |||
Year ending December 31, 2027 | 17,333 | |||
Year ending December 31, 2028 |
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Total | $ | 153,833 | ||
Less imputed interest | (22,308 | ) | ||
Total liability | $ | 131,525 |
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Other information related to leases is as follows:
Lease Type |
Weighted Average Remaining Term |
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Operating Leases | 37 months | 10 | % |
(1) | This discount rate is consistent with our borrowing rates from various lenders. |
Legal Matters
The Company may be involved in legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business, from time to time, none of which at this time the Company considers to be material to the Company's business or financial condition.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated subsequent events according to ASC TOPIC 855 as the date of the financial statements and has determined the following reportable events:
On October 9, 2024, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada (the "Certificate of Amendment"), thereby amending the Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series I Preferred Stock, as previously filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on April 10, 2023 (the "Certificate of Designation"). The Certificate of Amendment amended the Certificate of Designation to increase the authorized number of shares of Series I Preferred Stock from 3,000,000 to 3,400,000. The Certificate of Amendment became effective with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada upon filing.
On October 11, 2024, the Company issued 892,857 shares of Series I Preferred Stock which had previously been subscribed at a price of $2.80 per share.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statements
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto as set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Management's Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. When used, herein, the words "believe," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "target," "estimate," "expect," and the like, and/or future-tense or conditional constructions ("will," "may," "could," "should," etc.), or similar expressions, identify certain of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this quarterly report. Our actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors including, but not limited to, those noted under the "Risk Factors" section of the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this quarterly report, except as may by required under applicable law.
Overview-
AiAdvertising's primary focus is to disrupt the digital advertising world by offering a solution that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enable marketers to increase productivity, efficiency, and performance.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, including the discussion on liquidity and capital resources, are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, management re-evaluates its estimates and judgments, particularly those related to the determination of the estimated recoverable amounts of trade accounts receivable, impairment of long-lived assets, revenue recognition, and deferred tax assets. We believe the following critical accounting policies require more significant judgment and estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements.
Among the significant judgments made by management in the preparation of our financial statements are the following:
Revenue Recognition
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and all subsequent amendments to the ASU (collectively, "ASC 606"), using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018, are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under Topic 605. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. See footnote 3 for a disclosure of our use of estimates and judgement, as it relates to revenue recognition.
Included in revenue are costs that are reimbursed by our clients, including third party services, such as photographers and stylists, furniture, supplies, and the largest component, digital advertising. We have determined, based on our review of ASC 606-10-55-39, that the amounts classified as reimbursable costs should be recorded as gross, due to the following factors:
● | The Company is primarily in control of the inputs of the project and responsible for the completion of the client contract; |
● | We have discretion in establishing price; and |
● | We have discretion in supplier selection. |
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Accounts Receivable
The Company extends credit to its customers, who are located nationwide. Accounts receivable are customer obligations due under normal trade terms. The Company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition. Management reviews accounts receivable on a regular basis, based on contracted terms and how recently payments have been received to determine if any such amounts will potentially be uncollected. The Company includes any balances that are determined to be uncollectible in its allowance for doubtful accounts. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off. The balances of the allowance account at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $70,796 and $191,889, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. To determine recoverability of a long-lived asset, management evaluates whether the estimated future undiscounted net cash flows from the asset are less than its carrying amount. If impairment is indicated, the long-lived asset would be written down to fair value. Fair value is determined by an evaluation of available price information at which assets could be bought or sold, including quoted market prices, if available, or the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on reasonable and supportable assumptions.
Indefinite Lived Intangibles and Goodwill Assets
The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, "Business Combinations," where the total purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The purchase price is allocated using the information currently available, and may be adjusted, up to one year from acquisition date, after obtaining more information regarding, among other things, asset valuations, liabilities assumed and revisions to preliminary estimates. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill.
The Company tests for indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill impairment in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable. In accordance with its policies, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill at December 31, 2023 and determined the fair value of each intangible asset and goodwill did not exceed the respective carrying values. Therefore, no impairment of indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill was recognized.
The impairment test conducted by the Company includes an assessment of whether events occurred that may have resulted in impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. Because it was determined that events had occurred which effected the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets, the Company conducted the two-step approach to determine the fair value and required adjustment. The steps are as follows:
1. | Based on the totality of qualitative factors, determine whether the carrying amount of the intangible asset may not be recoverable. Qualitative factors and key assumptions reviewed include the following: |
● | Increases in costs, such as labor, materials or other costs that could negatively affect future cash flows. The Company assumed that costs associated with labor, materials, and other costs should be consistent with fair market levels. If the costs were materially higher than fair market levels, then such costs may adversely affect the future cash flows of the Company or reporting units. |
● | Financial performance, such as negative or declining cash flows, or reductions in revenue may adversely affect recoverability of the recorded value of the intangible assets. During our analysis, the Company assumes that revenues should remain relatively consistent or show gradual growth month-to-month and quarter-to-quarter. If we report revenue declines, instead of increases or flat levels, then such condition may adversely affect the future cash flows of the Company or reporting units. |
● | Legal, regulatory, contractual, political, business or other factors that could affect future cash flows. During our analysis, the Company assumes that the legal, regulatory, political or business conditions should remain consistent, without placing material pressure on the Company or any of its reporting units. If such conditions were to become materially different than what has been experienced historically, then such conditions may adversely affect the future cash flows of the Company or reporting units. |
● | Entity-specific events such as losses of management, key personnel, or customers, may adversely affect future cash flows. During our analysis, the Company assumes that members of management, key personnel, and customers will remain consistent period-over-period. If not effectively replaced, the loss of members of management and key employees could adversely affect operations, culture, morale and overall success of the company. In addition, if material revenue from key customers is lost and not replaced, then future cash flows will be adversely affected. |
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● | Industry or market considerations, such as competition, changes in the market, changes in customer dependence on our service offering, or obsolescence could adversely affect the Company or its reporting units. We understand that the market we serve are constantly changing, requiring us to change with it. During our analysis, we assume that we will address new opportunities in service offering and industries served. If we do not make such changes, then we may experience declines in revenue and cash flow, making it difficult to re-capture market share. |
● | Macroeconomic conditions such as deterioration in general economic conditions or limitations on accessing capital could adversely affect the Company. During our analysis, we acknowledge that macroeconomic factors, such as the economy, may affect our business plan because our customers may reduce budgets for our services. If there are material declines in the economy, which lead to reductions in revenue then such conditions may adversely affect the Company. |
2. | Compare the carrying amount of the intangible asset to the fair value. |
3. | If the carrying amount is greater than the fair value, then the carrying amount is reduced to reflect fair value. |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company decided not to renew its rights to the domain name "CLOUDCOMMERCE.COM" and recorded an impairment to intangible assets in the amount of $20,202.
Goodwill and Intangible assets are comprised of the following, presented as net of amortization:
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Domain name | - | - | ||||||
Total | $ | - | $ | - |
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Domain name | 20,202 | 20,202 | ||||||
Total | $ | 20,202 | $ | 20,202 |
Business Combinations
The Company allocates the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired customer lists, acquired technology, and trade names from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, which is one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.
Fair value of financial instruments
The Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which approximates their fair value, due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company has zero notes payable.
Fair value is defined as the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability, between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements assume that the asset or liability is (1) exchanged in an orderly manner, (2) the exchange is in the principal market for that asset or liability, and (3) the market participants are independent, knowledgeable, able and willing to transact an exchange. Fair value accounting and reporting establishes a framework for measuring fair value by creating a hierarchy for observable independent market inputs and unobservable market assumptions and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Considerable judgment is required to interpret the market data used to develop fair value estimates. As such, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methods could have a material effect on the estimated fair value.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not elect to delay complying with any new or revised accounting standards, but to apply all standards required of public companies, according to those required application dates.
Management reviewed accounting pronouncements issued during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and no pronouncements were adopted during the period.
Management reviewed accounting pronouncements issued during the year ended December 31, 2023, and no pronouncements were adopted during the period.
Recent Developments
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Designation of Series I Preferred Stock
On October 9, 2024, we filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada (the "Certificate of Amendment"), thereby amending the Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series I Preferred Stock, as previously filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on April 10, 2023 (the "Certificate of Designation"). The Certificate of Amendment amended the Certificate of Designation to increase the authorized number of shares of Series I Preferred Stock from 3,000,000 to 3,400,000. The Certificate of Amendment became effective with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada upon filing.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
REVENUE
Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, increased by $713,688 to $2,307,729, compared to $1,594,041 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to increases in Digital Marketing, Creative Design, and Platform License fees.
COST OF REVENUE
Cost of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, increased by $505,930 to $2,459,866, compared to $1,953,936 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the increase in purchased media within digital marketing.
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, decreased by $658,359 to $1,306,990 compared to $1,965,349 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was due to concerted efforts to reduce costs across all expense categories, including payroll, promotion, and research and development.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Total other income (expense) for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $3,898, a change of $438,919 compared to other income (expense) of ($435,021) for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The Company received an ERC tax credit in the amount of $435,021 during the prior period for maintaining employment during the COVID-19 crisis; there was no comparable transaction during the current period.
NET LOSS
The net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $1,463,025, a decrease of $427,198 compared to the net loss of $1,890,223 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in net loss for the period was primarily due to increased revenue, combined with reduced SG&A expenses, slightly offset by higher media purchasing costs.
Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
REVENUE
Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, increased by $558,259 to 4,327,052 compared to $3,768,793 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in Creative Design and Platform License fees.
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COST OF REVENUE
Cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, increased by $645,754 to $4,255,139 compared to $3,609,385 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the increase in purchased media within digital marketing.
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, increased by $3,702 to $3,371,647 compared to $3,367,945 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Due to the reduction in SG&A costs in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, SG&A costs for the year are essentially unchanged from the prior period.
IMPAIRMENT OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded an impairment in certain intangible assets consisting of domain names in the amount $20,202. There was no comparable transaction in the prior period.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Total other income (expense) for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $3,898, a change of $438,919 compared to other income (expense) of ($435,021) for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The Company received an ERC tax credit in the amount of $435,021 during the prior period for maintaining employment during the COVID-19 crisis; there was no comparable transaction during the current period.
NET LOSS
The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $3,323,834, an increase of $550,323 compared to the net loss of $2,773,511 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in net loss for the period was primarily due to a decrease in Other Income from the effect of the ERC credit in the prior period and an increase in SG&A expensed stock-based compensation.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company had a net working capital deficit of $1,206,074 on June 30, 2024, compared to a net working capital deficit of $992,461 on December 31, 2023.
Cash flow used in operating activities was $2,144,941 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to cash flow used in operating activities of $3,245,612 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in cash flow used in operating activities of $811,923 was primarily due to changes in the components of working capital: changes in accounts receivable balances resulted in an increase in cash of $92,896 during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to ($632,632 during the prior period; and changes in deferred revenue resulted in an increase of cash in the amount of $248,013 during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 0 during the prior period.
Cash flow provided by investing activities was $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023.
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Cash flow provided by financing activities was $2,499,999 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to cash flow provided by financing activities of $5,599,427 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company received proceeds of $2,500,000 from the sale of preferred stock, compared to $5,000,000 from the sale of preferred stock in the prior period. Also, during the prior period, the Company received proceeds of $599,427 from the sale of common stock. The Company also paid $1 for the redemption of preferred stock during the current period.
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. Significant factors in the management of liquidity are funds generated by operations, levels of accounts receivable and accounts payable and capital expenditures.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had an equity line financing relationship with one investor. During the current period, the investor provides short-term financing under a stock purchase arrangement disclosed in footnote 6. The Company does not have any long-term sources of liquidity. As of June 30, 2024, there were no unused sources of liquidity, nor were there any commitments of material capital expenditures.
The Company has negative monthly cash flows from operations of approximately $200,000. The Company's current cash is not sufficient to sustain the Company's operations for approximately 12 months without additional borrowings or further sales of stock. To satisfy cash needs, the Company relies on the sale of capital stock or can introduce borrowing mechanisms to fund operations, as discussed above.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. Management believes that our current cash flow will sustain our operations and obligations as they become due, additionally will allow the development of our core business operations. Furthermore, the Company anticipates that it will raise additional capital through investments from our existing shareholders, prospective new investors and future revenue generated by our operations.
Any additional capital we may raise through the sale of equity or equity-backed securities may dilute current stockholders' ownership percentages and could also result in a decrease in the fair market value of our equity securities. The terms of the securities issued by us in future capital transactions may be more favorable to new investors and may include preferences, superior voting rights and the issuance of warrants or other derivative securities which may have a further dilutive effect.
Furthermore, any additional debt or equity or other financing that we may need may not be available on terms favorable to us, or at all. If we are unable to obtain required additional capital, we may have to curtail our growth plans or cut back on existing business. Further, we may not be able to continue operations if we do not generate sufficient revenues from operations.
We may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital financing, including investment banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, securities law compliance fees, printing and distribution expenses and other costs. We may also be required to recognize non-cash expenses in connection with certain securities we issue, such as convertible notes and warrants, which may adversely impact our reported financial results.
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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management, with the participation of the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that, due to material adjusting entries related to stock issuances, as of June 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
The Company's management does not expect that its disclosure controls or its internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system's objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
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PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company may be involved in legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business from time to time in the future. However, at this time there are no current legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is the subject.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 12, 2024.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 6. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. | DESCRIPTION | |
31.1 | Section 302 Certification* | |
31.2 | Section 302 Certification* | |
32.1 | Section 906 Certification** | |
32.2 | Section 906 Certification ** | |
101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
* | 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.
AIADVERTISING, INC. | ||
(Registrant) | ||
Dated: November 12, 2024 | By: | /s/ Gerard Hug |
Gerard Hug Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ John C. Small | ||
John Small Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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