The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with, and is
qualified in its entirety by, Notis Global's audited annual financial statements
and the related notes thereto as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") on January 8, 2019. This discussion contains certain
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as described
under the heading "Forward-Looking Statements" in this quarterly report. Actual
results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements. For additional information regarding these risks and uncertainties,
please see the disclosure under the heading "Risk Factors" elsewhere in this
quarterly report.
We believe that our assumptions are based upon reasonable data derived from and
known about our business and operations and the business and operations of the
Company. No assurances are made that actual results of operations or the results
of our future activities will not differ materially from its assumptions.
Factors that could cause differences include, but are not limited to, expected
market demand for the Company's products and services and competition.
Overview
Historically, we established joint ventures and entered into operating and
management agreements with our partners and acted as a distributor of hemp
products processed by our contractors. We previously generated revenue from
various sources on a "one-time basis" for services that we provided to clients
in helping them obtain licenses, build out and open dispensaries and cultivation
centers. Prior to 2017, we sold a line of portable vaporizers and accessories
under the brand name Vaporfection. We discontinued these business operations in
2016 to focus on our current business in the industrial hemp industry.
Based upon our knowledge and expertise in the regulation of the industrial hemp
industry, our business plan involves creating a sustainable business model to
grow crops and manufacture products from hemp farmland and to market, sell, and
distribute hemp derivative products such as CBD distillate and isolate, while
exploring other business opportunities that complement our core business.
We operate through the following subsidiaries:
? Shi Farms, which cultivates and processes industrial hemp at a 320-acre farm
in Pueblo, Colorado;
? NY - SHI, which conducted our pilot study in New York and will be our joint
venture partner with Canbiola and Canbiola Sub;
? SHI Cooperative, which contracts with third-party farmers to cultivate hemp
in, among other areas, Colorado, Nevada, and Oklahoma;
? Pueblo Agriculture Supply and Equipment LLC "PASE", which owns dehydration
equipment;
? SOCO Processing, which will construct a pre-processing plant as part of the
Partner Farm Agreement and Supply Agreement with Mile High; and
? Rock Acquisition Corporation, which will manage land containing potential sand
and gravel assets in Pueblo, Colorado, under a mining permit with the State of
Colorado.
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Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
The Company reported a consolidated net income of approximately $26 million for
the three months ended September 30, 2017 and consolidated net loss of
approximately $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The
fluctuation of approximately $31.7 million was due to an increase in the fair
value of the derivative liabilities of approximately $32.7 million.
Revenue
Revenue was $35,440 for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to
$17,127 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase of $18,313
in total revenue was due to the Company executing its business plan and
increasing the size of its agricultural capacity by farming on 15 acres. The net
result was an increase in biomass that we processed into CBD, which allowed us
to commence sales of CBD.
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenues decreased by $108,439 for the three months ended September 30,
2017, as compared to the same period of 2016 because the Company incurred
decreased cost related to procurement of CBD oils.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses consist of all other costs incurred during the period, other
than cost of revenue. The Company incurred approximately $1.8 million in
operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to
approximately $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The
decrease of $106,658 was primarily due to the decrease in the cost to procure of
CBD oils.
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Other Expense
Other expense increased by approximately $31.7 million, primarily from the
increase on change in fair value of derivative liabilities and warrant
liabilities.
Net Income (Loss)
The net income for September 30, 2017 was approximately $26.1 million compared
to net loss of $5.7 million for September 30, 2016. The increase of
approximately $31.8 million was primarily due to the increase in total other
income (expense).
Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
The Company reported a consolidated net loss of approximately $20.4 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and consolidated net income of
approximately $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The
fluctuation of approximately $22.5 million was due to a decrease in the change
in fair value of the derivative liabilities of approximately $17.9 million and
increase in interest expense of approximately $9.1 million.
Revenue
Revenue was $171,635 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to
$278,702 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease of $107,067
in total revenue was due to the shift in the Company's business plan.
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenues decreased by approximately $287,000 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2017 as compared to the same period of 2016 because the Company
incurred decreased cost related to procurement of CBD oils.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses consist of all other costs incurred during the period other
than cost of revenue. The Company incurred approximately $4.0 million in
operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to
operating income of approximately $7.8 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2016. The decrease of approximately $3.8 million was primarily due
to the decrease in general and administrative expenses of $3.8 million.
Other Income (Expense)
Other expense decreased by approximately $26.8 million, primarily from the
decrease on the change in fair value of derivative liabilities, and an increase
of $8.1 million on interest expense.
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Net Loss
The net loss for September 30, 2017 was approximately $20.4 million compared to
net income of $2.1 million for September 30, 2016. The decrease of approximately
$22.5 million was primarily due to the increase in total other income (expense).
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2017, the Company had cash on hand of approximately $80,339
compared to approximately $23,967 at December 31, 2016.
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