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EDBL Edible Garden AG Inc

0.1579
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26 Nov 2024 - Closed
Delayed by 15 minutes
Share Name Share Symbol Market Type
Edible Garden AG Inc NASDAQ:EDBL NASDAQ Common Stock
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  -0.0025 -1.56% 0.1579 0.154 0.1589 0.1675 0.1505 0.1574 1,587,153 00:56:09

Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

14/08/2024 8:51pm

Edgar (US Regulatory)


 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024

 

     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission File Number: 001-41371

 

EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

85-0558704

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

283 County Road 519

Belvidere, NJ 07823

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(908750-3953

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)     

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

EDBL

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Warrants to purchase Common Stock

EDBLW

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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 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 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 August 10, 2024, the registrant had 3,160,392 shares of Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Page

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

 

3

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

4

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

5

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

7

 

 

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

35

 

 

 
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EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited, in thousands, except shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$2,188

 

 

$510

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

3,080

 

 

 

1,249

 

Inventory

 

 

891

 

 

 

678

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

146

 

 

 

210

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

 

6,305

 

 

 

2,647

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net

 

 

3,499

 

 

 

3,893

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

45

 

 

 

47

 

Other assets

 

 

34

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$9,883

 

 

$6,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

 

$3,719

 

 

$2,517

 

Short-term debt, net of discounts

 

 

4,901

 

 

 

387

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

8,620

 

 

 

2,904

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt, net of discounts

 

 

752

 

 

 

4,040

 

Long-term lease liabilities

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

752

 

 

 

4,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

9,372

 

 

 

6,944

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock ($0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 3,160,392 and 285,282 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (1))

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Series A Convertible Preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; nil shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

36,679

 

 

 

29,971

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(36,169)

 

 

(30,260)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

 

 

511

 

 

 

(288)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

$9,883

 

 

$6,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Adjusted to reflect the stock splits as described in Note 1.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per-share information)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$4,268

 

 

$4,221

 

 

$7,401

 

 

$6,676

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

2,702

 

 

 

3,668

 

 

 

5,811

 

 

 

6,148

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,566

 

 

 

553

 

 

 

1,590

 

 

 

528

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

2,748

 

 

 

2,380

 

 

 

6,632

 

 

 

5,071

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(1,182)

 

 

(1,827)

 

 

(5,042)

 

 

(4,543)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(419)

 

 

(44)

 

 

(536)

 

 

(277)

Gain (Loss) from extinguishment of debt

 

 

(335)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(335)

 

 

70

 

Employee retention credit

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,233

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,233

 

Other income / (loss)

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

Total other income (expenses)

 

 

(750)

 

 

1,189

 

 

 

(867)

 

 

1,026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

$(1,932)

 

$(638)

 

$(5,909)

 

$(3,517)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income / (Loss) per common share - basic and diluted (1)

 

$(1.21)

 

$(4.83)

 

$(5.21)

 

$(35.60)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted (1)

 

 

1,591,355

 

 

 

132,074

 

 

 

1,134,612

 

 

 

98,795

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Adjusted to reflect the stock splits as described in Note 1.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023

(in thousands, except for shares) (1)

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Total

 

Balance at March 31, 2024

 

 

307,820

 

 

$1

 

 

$30,148

 

 

$(34,237)

 

$(4,088)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock and warrants in public offering, net of expenses

 

 

2,437,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,498

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,498

 

Sale of common stock pursuant to Equity Distribution Agreement, net of fees

 

 

165,172

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,008

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,008

 

Issuance of common stock as payment of severance

 

 

3,502

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

25

 

Issuance of common stock to round up shares due to stock split

 

 

72,898

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Exercises of common stock warrants

 

 

174,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,932)

 

 

(1,932)

Balance at June 30, 2024

 

 

3,160,392

 

 

$1

 

 

$36,679

 

 

$(36,169)

 

$511

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Total

 

Balance at March 31, 2023

 

 

99,482

 

 

$-

 

 

$27,246

 

 

$(22,951)

 

$4,295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock for Directors' fees

 

 

70

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3

 

Exercises of warrants

 

 

41,802

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(638)

 

 

(638)

Balance at June 30, 2023

 

 

141,354

 

 

$-

 

 

$27,249

 

 

$(23,589)

 

$3,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Adjusted to reflect the stock splits as described in Note 1.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’  EQUITY (DEFICIT)

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023

(in thousands, except for shares) (1)

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Preferred Series A

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2023

 

 

285,282

 

 

$1

 

 

 

-

 

 

$-

 

 

$29,971

 

 

$(30,260)

 

$(288)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock and warrants in public offering, net of expenses

 

 

2,437,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,498

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,498

 

Sale of common stock pursuant to Equity Distribution Agreement, net of fees

 

 

181,710

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,147

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,147

 

Issuance of common stock as payment of severance

 

 

3,502

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

25

 

Issuance of common stock to employees and consultants

 

 

6,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

38

 

Issuance of common stock to round up shares due to stock split

 

 

72,898

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Exercises of common stock warrants

 

 

174,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(5,909)

 

 

(5,909)

Balance at June 30, 2024

 

 

3,160,392

 

 

$1

 

 

 

-

 

 

$-

 

 

$36,679

 

 

$(36,169)

 

$511

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Preferred Series A

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

 

18,136

 

 

$1

 

 

 

-

 

 

$-

 

 

$17,892

 

 

$(20,072)

 

$(2,180)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock and warrants in public offering, net of expenses

 

 

80,950

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9,258

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9,258

 

Exercises of warrants

 

 

41,802

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Issuance of common stock for Directors' fees

 

 

349

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

73

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

73

 

Issuance of common stock to employees and consultants

 

 

117

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

30

 

Series A Preferred dividend

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4)

Net Income (Loss)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,517)

 

 

(3,517)

Balance at June 30, 2023

 

 

141,354

 

 

$1

 

 

 

-

 

 

$-

 

 

$27,249

 

 

$(23,589)

 

$3,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Adjusted to reflect the stock splits as described in Note 1.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

$(5,909)

 

$(3,517)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bad debt expense

 

 

18

 

 

 

-

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

562

 

 

 

707

 

Amortization of operating lease right of use asset

 

 

34

 

 

 

44

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

 

35

 

 

 

5

 

(Gain) / Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

335

 

 

 

(70)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

38

 

 

 

30

 

Stock issued for payment of Severance

 

 

25

 

 

 

-

 

Stock issued to Directors

 

 

-

 

 

 

73

 

Other non-cash expenses

 

 

3

 

 

 

5

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(1,849)

 

 

(1,568)

Inventory

 

 

(213)

 

 

104

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

64

 

 

 

(115)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

1,242

 

 

 

(1,222)

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

(34)

 

 

(44)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

(5,649)

 

 

(5,568)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property, equipment and leasehold improvements

 

 

(167)

 

 

(591)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

(167)

 

 

(591)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from debt, including related parties

 

 

2,453

 

 

 

175

 

Payments of debt principal, including related parties

 

 

(1,461)

 

 

(2,012)

Payment of debt issuance costs

 

 

(138)

 

 

-

 

Proceeds from sales of common stock from Equity Distribution Agreement

 

 

1,187

 

 

 

-

 

Payment of commissions related to sale of common stock

 

 

(45)

 

 

-

 

Proceeds from common stock and warrants issued in public offering

 

 

5,998

 

 

 

9,398

 

Payment of costs related to public offering

 

 

(500)

 

 

(140)

Payment of preferred stock dividends

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

7,494

 

 

 

7,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CHANGE IN CASH

 

 

1,678

 

 

 

1,258

 

Cash at beginning of period

 

 

510

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AT END OF PERIOD

 

$2,188

 

 

$1,368

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$557

 

 

$275

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE FOR NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trucks acquired with debt

 

$-

 

 

$152

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS, AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Organization and Recent Developments

 

Edible Garden Corp., a Nevada corporation, was incorporated on April 9, 2013. On March 28, 2020, Edible Garden Inc., a Wyoming corporation, was incorporated for the purpose of acquiring substantially all of the operating assets of Edible Garden Corp., which was a separately identified reportable segment of its parent company Blum Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Terra Tech Corporation). The acquisition was completed on March 30, 2020. Prior to March 30, 2020, Edible Garden AG Incorporated had no operations. Hereafter, Edible Garden AG Incorporated and its subsidiaries will collectively be referred to as “Edible Garden,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Successor.” Edible Garden Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Blum Holdings, Inc. will be referred to as the “Predecessor.” Throughout these financial statements, the Successor and the Predecessor are also referred to as “the Company” and used interchangeably, unless otherwise noted.

 

We authorized 100,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“common stock”), at formation. On October 14, 2020, we simultaneously declared a 20-for-1 forward stock split of our common stock and increased the number of authorized common shares to 20,000,000. On June 30, 2021, we simultaneously (1) converted Edible Garden from a Wyoming into a Delaware corporation, (2) declared a 1-for-2 reverse stock split of our common stock, and (3) increased the total number of authorized common shares to 50,000,000. On September 8, 2021, we simultaneously declared a 20-for-1 forward stock split of our common stock and increased the number of authorized common shares to 200,000,000. On January 18, 2022, the Company’s board of directors and stockholders approved a 1-for-5 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock, which became effective on May 3, 2022. On January 26, 2023, we effected a reverse stock split of 1-for-30 and decreased the total number of authorized common shares to 6,666,667. On June 8, 2023, we increased the number of authorized shares of common stock from 6,666,667 shares to 10,000,000 shares.

 

On November 10, 2023, we increased the total number of authorized shares of capital stock of the Company from 20,000,000 to 110,000,000 and increased the total authorized shares of common stock from 10,000,000 shares to 100,000,000 shares. On April 5, 2024, we declared a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock. The conversion or exercise prices of our issued and outstanding stock options and warrants were adjusted in connection with the reverse stock split.

 

All historical share and per share amounts reflected throughout this report have been adjusted to reflect the stock splits described above.

 

Nature of Business

 

Edible Garden is a retail seller of locally grown hydroponic produce, nutraceuticals and hot sauce, which is distributed throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Currently, Edible Garden’s products are sold at over 5,000 supermarkets. Our target customers are those individuals seeking fresh produce locally grown using environmentally sustainable methods.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The December 31, 2023 balances reported herein are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full year.

 

 
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All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the unaudited condensed consolidated results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern. In an effort to achieve liquidity that would be sufficient to meet all of our commitments, the Company may seek funding through additional debt or equity financing arrangements, implement incremental expense reduction measures or a combination thereof to continue financing its operations.

 

However, we believe that even after taking these actions, we will not have sufficient liquidity to satisfy all of our future financial obligations. The risks and uncertainties surrounding our ability to continue our business with limited capital resources raise substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. See Note 11, “Going Concern” for additional information.

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements to Be Adopted in Future Periods

 

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280). The amendments in ASU 2023-07 primarily require entities to disclose certain significant segment expenses and other segment items on both an annual and interim basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on our financial statement disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). The ASU requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as additional information on income taxes paid. The ASU is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU will result in the required additional disclosures being included in our consolidated financial statements, once adopted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU and expect to adopt this ASU for the year ending December 31, 2025.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reported period. Changes in these estimates and assumptions may have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.

 

Examples of significant estimates and assumptions include provisions for doubtful accounts, accrued liabilities, discount rates used in the measurement and recognition of lease liabilities and valuation of our warrants. These estimates generally involve complex issues and require us to make judgments, involving an analysis of historical and future trends, that can require extended periods of time to resolve, and are subject to change from period to period. In all cases, actual results could differ materially from our estimates.

 

 
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Trade and Other Receivables

 

The Company extends non-interest-bearing trade credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business which is not collateralized. Accounts receivable are shown on the face of the consolidated balance sheets net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company analyzes the aging of accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends, in determining the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company does not accrue interest receivable on past due accounts receivable. The reserve for credit losses was $87,858 and $136,858 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, five customers accounted for approximately 76.3% of our total revenue. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, five customers accounted for approximately 81.0% of our total revenue.

 

As of June 30, 2024, approximately 90.8% of our gross outstanding trade receivables were attributed to six customers, 24.9% of which was due from one customer. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 80.4% of our gross outstanding trade receivables were attributed to four customers, 41.1% of which was due from one customer.

 

This concentration of customers leaves us exposed to the risks associated with the loss of one or more of these significant customers, which would materially and adversely affect our revenues and results of operations.

 

The Company maintains a cash balance in a financial institution that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to certain federal limitations. At times, the Company’s cash balance exceeds these federal limitations. The amount in excess of insured limitations was approximately $1,948,548 and $413,701 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Inventory

 

We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost of our inventory, as determined using the first-in, first-out method, or its net realizable value. We periodically review our physical inventory for excess, obsolete, and potentially impaired items and reserve accordingly. Our reserve estimate for excess and obsolete inventory is based on expected future use. Our reserve estimates have historically been consistent with our actual experience as evidenced by actual sale or disposal of the goods. The reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was not material as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

Prepaid Expenses

 

Prepaid expenses consist of various payments that the Company has made in advance for goods or services to be received in the future. These prepaid expenses include advertising, insurance, and service or other contracts requiring up-front payments.

 

Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net

 

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Our fixed assets, which are comprised of leasehold improvements, equipment and vehicles, have useful lives of five years.

 

Expenditures for major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the asset lives, are charged to operations as incurred. Upon sale or disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations. The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying balances of its property, equipment and leasehold improvements may not be recoverable in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” When such events or changes in circumstances are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total of the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of those assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. See Note 4, “Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net” for further information.

 

 
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Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets continue to be subject to amortization, and any impairment is determined in accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment. "Intangible assets are stated at historical cost and amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company uses a straight-line method of amortization, unless a method that better reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used up can be reliably determined.

 

The Company reviews intangible assets subject to amortization quarterly to determine if any adverse conditions exist or if a change in circumstances has occurred that would indicate impairment or a change in the remaining useful life. Conditions that may indicate impairment include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in legal factors or business climate that could affect the value of an asset, a product recall, or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. If an impairment indicator exists, we test the intangible asset for recoverability. For purposes of the recoverability test, we group our amortizable intangible assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows if the intangible asset does not generate cash flows independent of other assets and liabilities. If the carrying value of the intangible asset (asset group) exceeds the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the intangible asset (asset group), the Company will write the carrying value down to the fair value in the period the impairment is identified.

 

Revenue Recognition and Performance Obligations

 

Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company’s customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company does not offer returns, discounts, loyalty programs or other sales incentive programs that are material to revenue recognition. Payments from our customers are due upon delivery or within a short period after delivery.

 

Disaggregation of Revenue

 

The following tables includes revenue disaggregated by revenue stream for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended,

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

Herbs, Produce & Floral

 

$3,835

 

 

$3,887

 

Vitamins and Supplements

 

 

433

 

 

 

334

 

Total

 

$4,268

 

 

$4,221

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended,

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

Herbs, Produce & Floral

 

$6,589

 

 

$5,830

 

Vitamins and Supplements

 

 

812

 

 

 

846

 

Total

 

$7,401

 

 

$6,676

 

 

 
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Contract Balances

 

Due to the nature of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers, the Company does not have material contract assets or liabilities that fall under the scope of ASC Topic 606.

 

Contract Estimates and Judgments

 

On January 1, 2024, the Company and Meijer Distribution, Inc. (“Buyer”) entered into two agreements pursuant to which the Company will supply and sell products to Buyer (the “Agreements”). Under the Agreements, the Company will sell (i) fresh cut herbs, including basil, bay leaves, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme; (ii) hydroponic basil; and (iii) potted herbs, including basil, chives, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, wheatgrass; in quantities and delivery schedule requested by the Buyer at prices per unit set in advance by the Company and the Buyer. Under the Agreements, the Company and the Buyer will renegotiate the prices for each unit annually, provided that the price per unit will not increase or decrease at a rate greater than the change in the relevant Consumer Price Index in that year. Once set, the pricing terms will remain fixed for the remainder of the year. Any price increases will take effect after sixty days and any price decrease will be effective immediately. If the Company and the Buyer are unable to mutually agree on price increases, the Company will have the power to terminate the Agreements immediately.

 

In addition, under the agreement governing the purchase of potted herbs, the Company agreed to fund the installation of fixtures in each of the Buyer’s stores to display the potted herbs in an aggregate amount of $806,947. These payments were made as a weekly deduction from the Company’s receivables from the Buyer.

 

The Agreements became effective as of January 1, 2024 and expire on December 31, 2026. The Agreements may be renewed for an additional two-year term upon the mutual agreement of the Company and the Buyer. The Agreements may be terminated by the Buyer without cause upon sixty days’ prior notice.

 

Management has determined the payments for the fixtures should be treated as a reduction in revenue under the guidance of ASC 606. As we do not expect the agreement to be terminated before the end of the three-year term, the aggregate cost of the fixtures of approximately $806,947 will be treated as a reduction in the transaction price of products sold to the Buyer during the three-year term of the contract.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

Cost of goods sold includes materials, labor and overhead costs incurred in cultivating, producing, and shipping our products.

 

Advertising Expenses

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred in accordance with ASC 720-35, “Other Expenses – Advertising Cost.” Advertising expenses totaled $73,584 and $29,152 during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Loss Per Common Share

 

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share,” net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. During a loss period, the effect of the potential exercise of stock options, warrants, convertible preferred stock, and convertible debt are not considered in the diluted loss per share calculation since the effect would be anti-dilutive. The results of operations were a net loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Therefore, the basic and diluted weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding were the same for all periods.

 

 
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Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes is determined in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” The Company files a consolidated United States federal income tax return. The Company provides for income taxes based on enacted tax law and statutory tax rates at which items of income and expense are expected to be settled in our income tax return. Certain items of revenue and expense are reported for Federal income tax purposes in different periods than for financial reporting purposes, thereby resulting in deferred income taxes. Deferred income taxes are also recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Company has incurred net operating losses for financial-reporting and tax-reporting purposes. At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, such net operating losses were offset entirely by a valuation allowance.

 

The Company recognizes uncertain tax positions based on a benefit recognition model. Provided that the tax position is deemed more likely than not of being sustained, the Company recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50.0% likely of being ultimately realized upon settlement. The tax position is derecognized when it is no longer more likely than not of being sustained. The Company classifies income tax related interest and penalties as interest expense and selling, general and administrative expense, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Segment Reporting

 

The Company is not organized by multiple operating segments for the purpose of making operating decisions or assessing performance. Accordingly, the Company operates in one reportable operating segment. The Company’s principal decision makers are the Chief Executive Officer and its Interim Chief Financial Officer. Management believes that its business operates as one reportable segment because: a) the Company measures profit and loss as a whole; b) the principal decision makers do not review information based on any operating segment; c) the Company does not maintain discrete financial information on any specific segment; d) the Company has not chosen to organize its business around different products and services, and e) the Company has not chosen to organize its business around geographic areas.

 

NOTE 3 – INVENTORY

 

The following table summarizes inventory as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

$577

 

 

$341

 

Work-in-progress

 

 

299

 

 

 

258

 

Finished goods

 

 

15

 

 

 

79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total inventory

 

$891

 

 

$678

 

 

 
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NOTE 4 – PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET

 

The following table summarizes property, equipment and leasehold improvements as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

Furniture and equipment

 

 

1,297

 

 

 

1,276

 

Computer hardware

 

 

8

 

 

 

6

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

3,134

 

 

 

3,121

 

Vehicles

 

 

456

 

 

 

456

 

Land

 

 

202

 

 

 

202

 

Construction in progress

 

 

308

 

 

 

182

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal

 

 

5,405

 

 

 

5,243

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(1,906)

 

 

(1,350)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net

 

$3,499

 

 

$3,893

 

 

Depreciation expense related to property, equipment and leasehold improvements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $560,073 and $705,118, respectively.

 

NOTE 5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The following table summarizes intangible assets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Estimated Useful Life in Years

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

Net

Carrying

Value

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

Net

Carrying Value

 

Amortizing Intangible Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pulp brand recipes

 

 

15

 

 

$50

 

 

$(5)

 

$45

 

 

$50

 

 

$(3)

 

$47

 

Non-compete agreement

 

 

2

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

(62)

 

 

-

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

(62)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Intangible Assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

$112

 

 

$(67)

 

$45

 

 

$112

 

 

$(65)

 

$47

 

 

Amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1,667. Annual amortization expense for each of the next five years is estimated to be $3,333 and thereafter $28,333.

 

 
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NOTE 6 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

The following table summarizes accounts payable and accrued expenses as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

December 31,

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$1,638

 

 

$1,233

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

410

 

 

 

3

 

Employee retention credit funds

 

 

865

 

 

 

865

 

Accrued interest payable

 

 

29

 

 

 

32

 

Accrued payroll

 

 

259

 

 

 

270

 

Accrued severance and Director's Fee

 

 

380

 

 

 

-

 

Accrued vacation

 

 

138

 

 

 

80

 

Current lease liability

 

 

-

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

$3,719

 

 

$2,517

 

 

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

Notes payable as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Secured promissory note

 

$3,106

 

 

$3,106

 

Future receivables financing agreement with Cedar Advance, LLC

 

 

1,479

 

 

 

-

 

NJD Investments, LLC promissory note

 

 

716

 

 

 

864

 

SBA loan

 

 

150

 

 

 

150

 

Vehicle loans

 

 

284

 

 

 

325

 

Total Gross Debt

 

$5,735

 

 

$4,445

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Gross short term debt

 

 

(4,983)

 

 

(387)

Less: Long-term debt discount

 

 

-

 

 

 

(18)

Net Long Term Debt

 

$752

 

 

$4,040

 

 

Scheduled maturities of debt as of June 30, 2024, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Years Ending December 31,

 

Secured Promissory Notes

 

 

Cedar Advance, LLC loan

 

 

NJD Investments, LLC Promissory Note

 

 

SBA Loan

 

 

Vehicle Loans

 

 

Total

 

2024 (remaining)

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,230

 

 

 

153

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

1,427

 

2025

 

 

3,106

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

316

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

92

 

 

 

3,763

 

2026

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

247

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

329

 

2027

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

59

 

 

 

59

 

Thereafter

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

157

 

Total

 

$3,106

 

 

$1,479

 

 

$716

 

 

$150

 

 

$284

 

 

$5,735

 

 

Secured Promissory Notes

 

On March 30, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note (the “First Sament Note”) for $3,000,000 with Sament Capital Investments, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Predecessor, (“Sament”) in connection with the acquisition of the Predecessor’s assets. The First Sament Note accrues interest at a rate of 3.5% per annum on a 360-day year basis and matures March 30, 2025. The First Sament Note is secured by the Company’s operating assets purchased from the Predecessor. On November 15, 2023, Sament assigned the note to various third parties who are not affiliated with the Company. As of June 30, 2024, the total outstanding balance of $3,106,458 is included in “Short-term debt, net of discounts” on the consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2023, the total outstanding balance of $3,106,458 is included in “Long-term debt, net of discounts” on the consolidated balance sheet. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the unamortized discount related to the promissory note was $12,446 and $19,429, respectively. Total accrued interest on the First Sament Note as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $9,363.

 

 
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On June 2, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note for $653,870 with Sament (the “Second Sament Note”), which accrued interest at a rate of 3.50% per annum and had a maturity date of June 3, 2023. The Second Sament Note was secured by the Company’s operating assets purchased from the Predecessor. During the year ended December 31, 2021, accrued interest of $23,203 was added to the principal of the Second Sament Note. On February 17, 2023, the Company prepaid the principal and accrued interest due under the Second Sament Note in exchange for Sament agreeing to reduce the principal amount of the Second Sament Note by approximately 10%. As a result of the agreement, the Company repaid $606,653 of outstanding principal, and $27,125 of accrued interest, and recognized a gain from extinguishment of the debt of $70,420 during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

Future Receivables Financing Agreement with Cedar Advance, LLC

 

On March 14, 2024, the Company entered into a standard merchant cash advance agreement (the “Cedar Agreement”) with Cedar Advance LLC (“Cedar”), dated as of March 12, 2024, pursuant to which the Company sold to Cedar $1,491,000 of its future accounts receivable for a purchase price of $1,050,000, less fees and expenses of $50,000, for net funds provided of $1,000,000.

 

Pursuant to the Cedar Agreement, Cedar was expected to withdraw $53,250 a week directly from the Company’s bank account until the $1,491,000 due to Cedar under the Cedar Agreement is paid in full. To secure the Company’s obligations under the Cedar Agreement, the Company granted Cedar a security interest in all accounts, including all deposit accounts, accounts receivable, and other receivables, and proceeds as those terms are defined by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (the “Collateral”). In addition, the Company agreed not to incur, directly or indirectly, any lien on or with respect to the Collateral. In the event of a default (as defined in the Cedar Agreement), Cedar, among other remedies, can enforce its security interest in the Collateral and demand payment in full of the uncollected amount of receivables purchased plus all fees due under the Cedar Agreement.

 

On May 7, 2024, the Company entered into an amended and restated standard merchant cash advance agreement (the “Restated Agreement”) with Cedar, dated as of May 3, 2024, that amended and restated the Cedar Agreement. Under the Restated Agreement, the Company sold to Cedar a total of $2,485,000 of its future accounts receivable collections for a purchase price of $1,750,000. The Company received cash of $544,250 after pay-off of the remaining amount due under the Cedar Agreement of $1,118,250 and fees and expenses of $87,500. Pursuant to the Restated Agreement, the Company is required to pay Cedar 35.0% of all funds collected weekly from customers and Cedar is expected to withdraw $65,395 per week from the Company’s bank account until the $2,485,000 due to Cedar (representing $1,750,000 of principal and $735,000 of interest) under the Restated Agreement is paid in full. Except as amended by the Restated Agreement, the remaining terms of the Cedar Agreement remain in full force and effect.

 

Management determined the Restated Agreement should be accounted for as an extinguishment of debt and recorded a loss on extinguishment of $344,805 during the six months ended June 30, 2024. Unamortized financing fees on the loan totaled $69,551 as of June 30, 2024.

 

NJD Investments, LLC Promissory Note

 

On August 30, 2022, the Company entered into a promissory note (the “NJDI Note”) for $1,136,000 with NJDI in connection with its purchase of the assets of 2900 Madison Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan (“the Property”). The NJDI Note accrues interest at a rate of 5% per annum and will mature on September 1, 2026. The Company may prepay the outstanding amount due at any time without penalty. The Company makes monthly payments of principal and interest of $28,089. The NJDI Note is secured by a mortgage on the Property (the “Mortgage”) and a security interest in the assets owned by the Subsidiary in favor of NJDI (the “Security Agreement”).

 

 
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In addition, the Company’s obligation to repay the amounts due under the NJDI Note, or up to $1,136,000 plus any accrued interest, is guaranteed by the Company under a guaranty in favor of NJDI (the “Guaranty”) entered into on August 30, 2022. Under the Guaranty, in the event that the Company defaulted on the NJDI Note, the Company would be responsible for any sum remaining due after NJDI foreclosed on the Mortgage and exercised its rights under the Security Agreement.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, accrued interest of $19,210 was added to the principal of the NJDI Note. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $308,279 and $300,683 of the outstanding balance is included in “Short-term debt, net of discounts” and $407,622 and $563,685 is included in “Long-term debt, net of discounts” within the consolidated balance sheets, respectively.

 

Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Loans

 

On June 22, 2020, the Company entered into a U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Authorization and Agreement pursuant to which the Company received loan proceeds of $150,000 (the “SBA Loan”). The SBA Loan was made under, and is subject to the terms and conditions of, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, which was a program expanded for COVID-19 relief under the CARES Act and is administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The term of the SBA Loan is thirty (30) years with a maturity date of June 22, 2050 and the annual interest rate of the SBA Loan is a fixed rate of 3.75%. Under the terms of the CARES Act, the use of loan proceeds for the SBA Loan is limited to alleviating economic injury caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The outstanding balance on the SBA Loan of $150,000 is included in “Long-term debt, net of discounts” within the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, total accrued interest on the SBA Loan was $19,357 and $18,756, respectively.

 

Vehicle Loans

 

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company entered into three financing agreements totaling $102,681 for the purchase of vehicles. The loans, which accrue interest at rates of 16.84% - 18.66%, mature in 2026. The loans are secured by the vehicles purchased.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company entered into two financing agreements totaling $158,214 for the purchase of vehicles. The loans, which accrue interest at a rate of 7.64%, mature in 2027. The loans are secured by the vehicles purchased.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company entered into three financing agreements totaling $151,850 for the purchase of vehicles. The loans, which accrue interest at a rate of 10.49%, mature in 2028. The loans are secured by the vehicles purchased.

 

As of June 30, 2024, $89,948 of the total outstanding balance of the vehicle loans is included within “Short-term debt, net of discounts” and $193,615 is included in “Long-term debt, net of discounts” on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

As of December 31, 2023, $85,885 of the total outstanding balance of the vehicle loans is included within “Short-term debt, net of discounts” and $239,343 is included in “Long-term debt, net of discounts” on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

NOTE 8 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

2024 Public Offering

 

On May 23, 2024, the Company completed a best-efforts public offering (the “2024 Offering”) of (i) 2,437,000 common units, each consisting of one share of common stock, one Class A warrant (“ Class A Warrant”) to purchase one share of common stock and one Class B warrant (“Class B Warrant,” together with the Class A Warrants, the “Warrants”) to purchase one share of common stock at a purchase price of $2.26 per unit; and (ii) 218,000 pre-funded units, each consisting of one pre-funded warrant to purchase one share of common stock (“Pre-Funded Warrant”), one Class A Warrant and one Class B Warrant at a purchase price of $2.25 per unit.

 

 
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The Warrants had an exercise price of $2.26 per share, subject to an exercise price reset, were immediately exercisable, and, in the case of Class A Warrants, will expire on May 23, 2029, and in the case of Class B Warrants, will expire on November 23, 2025. The Warrants had an exercise price reset feature whereby if, on June 22, 2024, the exercise price of the Warrants was greater than the arithmetic average of the volume-weighted average price of the common stock for the prior five days (the “reset price”), the exercise price of the Warrants would be reduced to the reset price. Pursuant to the reset feature, the exercise price of the Warrants became $1.49 on June 22, 2024. The exercise price of the Class A and Class B Warrants is also subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse splits, and similar capital transactions as described in such Warrants.

 

Subject to certain ownership limitations described in the Pre-Funded Warrants, the Pre-Funded Warrants were immediately exercisable and may be exercised at a nominal exercise price of $0.01 per share of common stock any time until all of the Pre-Funded Warrants are exercised in full.

 

In connection with the 2024 Offering, on May 22, 2024, the Company also entered into a placement agency agreement (the “Placement Agreement”) pursuant to which Maxim Group LLC (the “Placement Agent”) served as the exclusive placement agent in connection with the 2024 Offering. The Company paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of 7.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised at the closing of the 2024 Offering and reimbursement of certain expenses and legal fees in the amount of $80,000. The Company also issued to the Placement Agent warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 132,750 shares of common stock (the “Placement Agent Warrants”). The Placement Agent Warrants have an exercise price of $2.26 per share and have substantially the same terms as the Class A Warrants, except the Placement Agent Warrants were not subject to an exercise price reset and are not exercisable until November 18, 2024.

 

The Company received gross proceeds of $5,998,120 from the 2024 Offering and paid underwriting fees of $499,868, resulting in net proceeds of $5,498,252.

 

2024 Equity Distribution Agreement

 

On February 7, 2024, the Company entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim” or the “sales agent”), pursuant to which the Company could offer and sell shares of common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $1,146,893 (the “Aggregate Offering Amount”) from time to time through the sales agent. The offering under the Equity Distribution Agreement terminated when the Company sold the Aggregate Offering Amount. Maxim was entitled to compensation at a fixed commission rate of 3.5% of the gross sales price per share sold. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company sold 181,710 shares of common stock for total gross proceeds of $1,146,890 and paid commissions to Maxim of $40,141.

 

2023 Public Offering

 

On February 7, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 80,950 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 93,093 shares of common stock (“February Follow-On Warrants”) pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Company and Maxim Group LLC, as representative of the underwriters (the “Representative”) and raised approximately $10.2 million in gross proceeds. The February Follow-On Warrants, which became exercisable on February 7, 2023, grant the holder the right to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price equal to $126.00 per share. The February Follow-On Warrants expire on February 7, 2028. In addition to customary cashless exercise, the holders had the right to effect an “alternative cashless exercise” on or after April 10, 2023. In an “alternative cashless exercise,” the aggregate number of shares of common stock issuable is equal to the product of (i) the aggregate number of shares of common stock that would be issuable upon exercise of the February Follow-On Warrant if it was exercised for cash and (ii) 0.5. Also on February 7, 2023, the Company issued warrants to the Representative to purchase up to 4,048 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $139.60 per share. These warrants became exercisable on August 2, 2023 and will expire on February 2, 2028.

 

 
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Common Stock

 

The Company has authorized 100,000,000 shares of common stock with $0.0001 par value. On April 5, 2024, we effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock. The conversion or exercise prices of our issued and outstanding stock options and warrants were adjusted in connection with the reverse stock split. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 3,160,392 and 285,282 common shares were issued and outstanding, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company issued 2,875,110 shares of common stock, as summarized below:

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

Issuances of common stock in public offering

 

 

2,437,000

 

Sale of common stock pursuant to Equity Distribution Agreement

 

 

181,710

 

Exercises of warrants

 

 

174,000

 

Issuances of common stock to employees and consultants

 

 

6,000

 

Issuance of common stock as payment for severance

 

 

3,502

 

Issuance of common stock to round up shares due to stock split

 

 

72,898

 

Common stock issued during the six months ended June 30, 2024

 

 

2,875,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary table of common stock share transactions:

 

 

 

 

Shares outstanding at December 31, 2023

 

 

285,282

 

Common stock issuances

 

 

2,875,110

 

Shares outstanding at June 30, 2024

 

 

3,160,392

 

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

On January 18, 2022 in connection with the IPO, the board of directors (the “Board”) approved the Edible Garden AG Incorporated 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”). The 2022 Plan provides for equity incentive compensation for employees, non-employee directors, and any other individuals who perform services for the Company. The number of shares initially available for grant under the 2022 Plan was 50,000. A variety of discretionary awards are authorized under the 2022 Plan, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards. The vesting of such awards may be conditioned upon either a specified period of time or the attainment of specific performance goals as determined by the administrator of the 2022 Plan. The option price and terms are also subject to determination by the administrator with respect to each grant.

 

On June 8, 2023 the stockholders of the Company approved the First Amendment to the 2022 Plan, which increased the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance thereunder by 15,000 shares and extended the term of the 2022 Plan until June 8, 2033.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company issued 6,000 restricted stock awards to employees and consultants of the Company as compensation. We recognized stock-based compensation expense of $38,280 for the awards, which vested immediately. Also during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company issued 3,502 shares of common stock with a fair value of $25,000 for payment of accrued severance.

 

Shares available for future stock compensation grants totaled 6,455 at June 30, 2024. The Board approved an amendment to the 2022 Plan that, subject to approval of the Company’s stockholders at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders, would increase the number of shares available for grant under the 2022 Plan by 650,000 shares.

 

 
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Warrants

 

The following table summarizes transactions involving the Company’s outstanding warrants to purchase common stock for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

 

 

 

Warrants

(Underlying Shares)

 

 

Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share

 

Outstanding December 31, 2023

 

 

179,345

 

 

$133.65

 

Warrants issued in public offering

 

 

5,660,750

 

 

 

1.45

 

Warrants exercised

 

 

(174,000)

 

 

0.01

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2024

 

 

5,666,095

 

 

$5.68

 

 

NOTE 9 – LEASES

 

A lease provides the lessee the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Operating lease right-of-use assets (“Lease Assets”) are included within “Other Assets” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

 

Lease Assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Lease Assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term.

 

The discount rate used to determine the commencement date present value of lease payments is the interest rate implicit in the lease, or when that is not readily determinable, the Company utilizes its secured borrowing rate. Lease Assets include any lease payments required to be made prior to commencement and exclude lease incentives. Both Lease Assets and lease liabilities exclude variable payments not based on an index or rate, which are treated as period costs. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain significant residual value guarantees, restrictions, or covenants.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company was party to an ongoing arrangement with our predecessor company, Edible Garden Corp., whereby the Company made lease payments of approximately $21,860 per month to the lessor of the land on which our flagship facility is built and for which our predecessor company is the lessee. Our month-to-month arrangement meets the definition of a short-term lease and is therefore excluded from the recognition requirements of ASC 842, “Leases”.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, total operating lease cost was $151,621, all of which was associated with short-term leases. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, total operating lease cost was $146,392, of which $53,250 was associated with short-term leases. As of December 31, 2023, a short-term lease liability of $34,415 is included within “Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

The table below presents total operating lease assets and lease liabilities as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating lease assets

 

$-

 

 

$34

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

$-

 

 

$34

 

 

There were no remaining lease payments due on the lease as of June 30, 2024.

 

 
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NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Effective January 25, 2024, Michael James retired from his positions as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director of the Company. In connection with Mr. James’s retirement, on January 24, 2024, the Company and Mr. James entered into a separation agreement (the “Separation Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Separation Agreement, the Company agreed to pay Mr. James a severance payment of $300,000 in the form of salary continuation until January 2025. In addition, Mr. James is eligible to earn milestone payments under the Separation Agreement in an aggregate amount up to $300,000 if he completes certain transitional deliverables for the Company. Of this amount, the Company has paid $191,667 in milestone payments to Mr. James as of June 30, 2024. The Company granted Mr. James a restricted stock award with a fair value equal to $25,000 as of April 2, 2024.

 

As described in detail in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” on February 8, 2024, the Company entered into two agreements with the Buyer to supply and sell products over a three-year period. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company paid approximately $806,947 to the Buyer for product displays and fixtures during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

 

From time to time, we may be party to or otherwise involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that there is any pending or threatened proceeding against us, which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition

 

NOTE 11 – GOING CONCERN

 

These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. The Company began operating in 2020. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, we incurred a net loss of $5.9 million. We expect to experience further significant net losses in the foreseeable future. As of June 30, 2024, we had cash available for operations of $2.2 million. We have not been able to generate sufficient cash from operating activities to fund our ongoing operations. Since our inception, we have raised capital through our issuance of debt and equity securities. Our future success is dependent upon our ability to achieve profitable operations and generate cash from operating activities. There is no guarantee that we will be able to generate enough revenue and/or raise capital to support our operations.

 

We will be required to raise additional funds through public or private financing, additional collaborative relationships or other arrangements until we are able to raise revenue and reduce costs to a point of positive cash flow. We are evaluating various options to further reduce our cash requirements to operate at a reduced rate, as well as options to raise additional funds, including obtaining loans and selling securities. There is no guarantee that we will be able to generate enough revenue and/or raise capital to support our operations, or if we are able to raise capital, that it will be available to us on acceptable terms, on an acceptable schedule, or at all.

 

The issuance of additional securities may result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining loans, assuming these loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain further funds required for our continued operations or that additional financing will be available for use when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due and we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations.

 

The risks and uncertainties surrounding our ability to raise capital and to continue our business with limited capital resources raise substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months from the issuance of these financial statements.

 

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company evaluated all of its activities and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in its financial statements or disclosed in the notes to its financial statements.

 

 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements made by us. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, beliefs, business strategies, future events, business conditions, results of operations, financial position, business outlook, business trends, and other information, may be forward-looking statements. Words such as “might,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “may,” “can,” “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projections,” “plans,” “potential,” “intends,” “believes,” “future,” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon our current expectations, beliefs, estimates and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Our expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that our expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections will occur or can be achieved. Actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements.

 

These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or anticipated results, including:

 

·

our history of losses and our ability to continue as a going concern;

·

our ability to obtain additional financing to fund our operations;

·

our ability to repay, refinance, or restructure our substantial indebtedness;

·

the departure of members of our management team;

·

our ability to continue to access and operate our Belvidere, New Jersey facility;

·

our ability to regain compliance with the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”);

·

our market opportunity;

·

our ability to effectively manage our growth;

·

our ability to integrate business acquisitions;

·

the effects of increased competition as well as innovations by new and existing competitors in our market;

·

our ability to retain our existing customers and to increase our customer base;

·

the future growth of the indoor agriculture industry and demands of our customers;

·

our ability to maintain, or strengthen awareness of, our brand;

·

our ability to expand the product lines we offer;

·

our ability to maintain, protect, and enhance our intellectual property;

·

future revenue, hiring plans, expenses and capital expenditures;

·

our ability to comply with new or modified laws and regulations that currently apply or become applicable to our business;

·

our ability to recruit and retain key employees and management personnel;

·

our financial performance and capital requirements;

·

the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and the potential insufficiency of our disclosure controls and procedures to detect errors or acts of fraud; and

·

the potential lack of liquidity and trading of our securities.

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report and our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

 

 
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OVERVIEW

 

We are a controlled environment agriculture (“CEA”) farming company. We use traditional agricultural growing techniques together with technology to grow fresh, organic food, sustainably and safely while improving traceability. We use the controlled environment of traditional greenhouse structures, such as glass greenhouses, together with hydroponic and vertical greenhouses to sustainably grow organic herbs, lettuces and floral products. In our hydroponic greenhouse, we grow plants without soil. Instead of planting one row of lettuce in the ground, by using a vertical greenhouse, we can grow many towers of lettuce in the same area by planting up instead of planting across. Growing these products sustainably means that we avoid depleting natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance, such as by renewing, reusing and recycling materials in order to lower the overall one-time use of materials.

 

Our controlled greenhouse facilities allow us to grow consistent quality herbs and lettuces year-round, first by eliminating some of the variability of outdoor farming with our CEA techniques, and second by leveraging our proprietary software, GreenThumb. In addition to using hydroponic and vertical greenhouse systems, we use a “closed loop” system in our greenhouses. Generally, in a “closed loop” system, drain water is recollected and reused for irrigation. In our closed loop system, we also cycle water back into the system that has been collected through reverse osmosis. When compared with conventional agriculture, our closed looped systems and hydroponic methods use less land, less energy and less water (than legacy farms), thus conserving some of the planet’s limited natural resources. Our advanced systems are also designed to help mitigate contamination from harmful pathogens, including salmonella, e-coli and others.

 

We have also developed patented software called GreenThumb that assists in tracking plants through our supply chain. Utilizing our GreenThumb software to track the status of our plants as they grow and move throughout the greenhouse allows us to add a layer of quality control due to the frequent monitoring of the growing process, leading to improved traceability. In this context, traceability means being able to track a plant through all stages of production and distribution. In addition to improving traceability, GreenThumb helps us better manage the day-to-day operations of our business. GreenThumb is a web-based greenhouse management and demand planning system that does the following:

 

 

·

integrates in real-time with our cloud business software suite for monitoring daily sales data;

 

·

generates reports by category, product, customer, and farm to allow us to analyze sales, trends, margins and retail shrink (spoiled product);

 

·

provides dynamic pallet mapping for packout, which enables us to more efficiently ship our products;

 

·

utilizes a proprietary algorithm that uses year-over-year and trending sales data to develop customer specific and aggregate product specific forecasting for our greenhouses;

 

·

aggregates all greenhouse activity input to provide real-time inventory and availability reports of all products in our greenhouses;

 

·

manages our online ordering system with user-controlled product availability based upon greenhouse inventory;

 

·

provides a route management system for coordinating the logistics of our direct store delivery program; and

 

·

tracks all production activities at greenhouses, including sowing, spacing, dumping, spraying, picking and packing, using handheld devices.

 

We also use our GreenThumb software to help monitor the quality of our products, and we have dedicated quality assurance and quality control personnel that check and monitor our products. We have customer service personnel that answer any questions the consumers of our products may have, and we regularly ask for feedback from our customers on the quality of our products. The combination of the GreenThumb software, quality assurance and control processes (including compliance with food safety standards), and feedback from consumers and purchasers holds us accountable for maintaining the quality of our herbs and lettuce.

 

We focus our efforts on producing our herbs and vegetables in a sustainable manner that will reduce consumption of natural resources, by recycling water in our closed loop system and using LED lights instead of conventional lightbulbs to accelerate crop growth and yield, when necessary. In addition, the inventory management component of GreenThumb allows us to manage inventory levels, order quantities and fill rates while maximizing truck loads. This means that we are better able to control shipping our products in full truck loads, thus eliminating multiple deliveries and decreasing the excess emission of greenhouse gases that would result from many partially full trucks delivering our products. Together, these elements of our production and distribution process are intended to reduce our carbon footprint, or the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions, as compared with a legacy farm business.

 

 
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We believe our focus on our brand “Edible Garden” is a significant differentiator. The brand not only lends itself to our current portfolio of products but allows us to develop other products in the “Consumer Brands” category. Our focus on sustainability, traceability, and social contribution, which we define as an ongoing effort to improve employee relations, working conditions, and local communities, presents our value proposition to our customers and supermarket partners and distributors. 

 

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

 

Cedar Cash Advance Agreement

 

On March 14, 2024, we entered into a standard merchant cash advance agreement (the “Advance Agreement”) with Cedar Advance LLC (“Cedar”), pursuant to which we agreed to sell $1,491,000 of trade receivables to Cedar in exchange for $1,000,000 of cash proceeds, after deducting $50,000 for underwriting fees and other transaction expenses. On May 7, 2024, we entered into an amended and restated standard merchant cash advance agreement (the “Restated Agreement”) with Cedar that amends and restates the Advance Agreement. Except as amended by the Restated Agreement, the remaining terms of the Advance Agreement remain in full force and effect. Under the Restated Agreement, we sold Cedar an additional $994,000 of our future accounts receivable for a purchase price of $700,000, less aggregate fees and expenses of $87,500, for additional net funds provided of $544,250, bringing the total financing with Cedar to $2,485,000 in accounts receivable sold for $1,544,250 of net funds provided. Under the Restated Agreement, we are required to pay Cedar 35.0% of all funds collected weekly from customers for the sale of goods and services. Weekly, Cedar is authorized to withdraw $65,000 of funds from our bank account until such time a reconciliation is provided calculating the 35.0% of collections owed to Cedar or until the total balance of $2,485,000 is repaid. The Restated Agreement is collateralized by our cash and receivable accounts. In the event of a default (as defined in the Restated Agreement), Cedar, among other remedies, can enforce its security interest in the collateral and demand payment in full of the uncollected amount of receivables purchased plus all fees due under the Restated Agreement.

 

Reverse Stock Split

 

As of April 5, 2024, we effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock. The conversion or exercise prices of our issued and outstanding stock options and warrants were adjusted in connection with the reverse stock split.

 

Nasdaq Compliance

 

On April 11, 2024, we received letters from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq indicating that we did not comply with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on Nasdaq under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) (the “Stockholders’ Equity Rule”) and Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(4), which requires us to have a minimum of 500,000 publicly held shares (the “Publicly Held Shares Rule”). These notices of noncompliance have no immediate impact on the continued listing or trading of our securities on Nasdaq, which will continue to be listed and traded on Nasdaq, subject to our compliance with the other Nasdaq continued listing requirements.

  

On May 28, 2024, we submitted a letter to Nasdaq with our plan to regain compliance with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule and on June 17, 2024, we received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq indicating that Nasdaq granted us until October 8, 2024 to regain compliance with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule.

 

On June 17, 2024, we received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq indicating that we had regained compliance with the Publicly Held Shares Rule. 

 

We intend to take all reasonable measures available to regain compliance under Nasdaq’s listing rules and remain listed on Nasdaq. There can be no assurance that we will ultimately regain compliance with all applicable requirements for continued listing. If we do not regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing rules within the time period permitted by Nasdaq, then our securities will be delisted from Nasdaq.

 

 
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Public Offering

 

On May 23, 2024, we closed on a best-efforts public offering (the “Offering”) of (i) 2,437,000 common units, each consisting of one share of common stock, one Class A warrant (“Class A Warrant”) to purchase one share of common stock and one Class B warrant (“Class B Warrant,” together with the Class A Warrants, the “Warrants”) to purchase one share of common stock at a purchase price of $2.26 per unit; and (ii) 218,000 pre-funded units, each consisting of one pre-funded warrant to purchase one share of common stock, one Class A Warrant and one Class B Warrant at a purchase price of $2.25 per unit. The Warrants had an exercise price of $2.26 per share, subject to an exercise price reset, which took effect on June 22, 2024 and reduced the exercise price of the Warrants to $1.49 per share. Gross proceeds from the Offering, before deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses, were approximately $6 million.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

 

The preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to use judgment in making estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. The following accounting policies are based on, among other things, judgments and assumptions made by management that include inherent risks and uncertainties. Management’s estimates are based on historical experience, the relevant information available at the end of each period, and their judgment. Although management believes the judgment applied in preparing estimates is reasonable based on circumstances and information known at the time, actual results could differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or market conditions.

 

The most significant accounting estimates involve a high degree of judgment or complexity. Management believes the estimates and judgments most critical to the preparation of our consolidated financial statements and to the understanding of our reported financial results include allowance for doubtful accounts. The following are the accounting policies most critical to the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company’s customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company does not offer returns, discounts, loyalty programs or other sales incentive programs that are material to revenue recognition. Payments from our customers are due upon delivery or within a short period after delivery.

 

Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

 

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Our fixed assets, which are comprised of leasehold improvements, equipment and vehicles, have useful lives of five years. Expenditures for major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the asset lives, are charged to operations as incurred. Upon sale or disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations.

 

The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying balances of its property, equipment and leasehold improvements may not be recoverable in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” When such events or changes in circumstances are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total of the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of those assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets.

 

 
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Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes is determined in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” The Company files a consolidated United States federal income tax return. The Company provides for income taxes based on enacted tax law and statutory tax rates at which items of income and expense are expected to be settled in our income tax return. Certain items of revenue and expense are reported for Federal income tax purposes in different periods than for financial reporting purposes, thereby resulting in deferred income taxes. Deferred taxes are also recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Company has incurred net operating losses for financial-reporting and tax-reporting purposes. At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, such net operating losses were offset entirely by a valuation allowance.

 

The Company recognizes uncertain tax positions based on a benefit recognition model. Provided that the tax position is deemed more likely than not of being sustained, the Company recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50.0% likely of being ultimately realized upon settlement. The tax position is derecognized when it is no longer more likely than not of being sustained. The Company classifies income tax related interest and penalties as interest expense and selling, general and administrative expense, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

(in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Revenue

 

$4,268

 

 

$4,221

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

2,702

 

 

 

3,668

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,566

 

 

 

(553 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

2,748

 

 

 

2,380

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(1,182 )

 

 

(1,827 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expenses, net

 

 

(419 )

 

 

(44 )

Loss from extinguishment of debt

 

 

(335)

 

 

-

 

Employee retention credit

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,233

 

Other income / (loss)

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

Total other income (expenses)

 

 

(750 )

 

 

1,189

NET LOSS

 

$(1,932 )

 

$(638 )

 

 
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Revenue

 

Revenue was $4.268 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $4.221 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in revenue of $47 thousand, or 1.1%, was driven by growth in our core products with cut herbs growing 61% ($433 thousand). Our strategic shift away from lower margin products offset the revenue increase in our core products.  Specifically, the floral business resulted in a decrease of $227 thousand (24%). During the three months ended June 30, 2024, total revenue was reduced by approximately $67 thousand as we adjusted the transaction price of our sales to a customer to account for funds we agreed to pay to the customer for the installation of fixtures in their stores. See Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

 

Cost of goods sold

 

Cost of goods sold were $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $3.668 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Cost of goods sold decreased $966 thousand, or 26.3%, primarily driven by the elimination of the use of large third-party growers that previously made up a material portion of our cost of goods sold.

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $2.748 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $2.38 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. SG&A increased $368 thousand, or 15.5%, due to a one-time bonus charge of $0.1 million and higher audit, accounting and legal fees related to our capital raising activities.

 

Loss from operations

 

Lower cost of goods sold resulted in a loss from operations of $1.182 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1.827 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in net loss from operations was $645 thousand, or 35.3% compared with the three months ended June 30, 2023. 

 

 
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Interest expense

 

Interest expense was $419 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $44 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Higher interest expense was related to our entry into the Restated Agreement in the second quarter of 2024.

 

Loss from extinguishment of debt

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized a loss from the extinguishment of the Advance Agreement of $335 thousand. 

 

Net loss

 

Net loss was $1.932 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $638 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2023. In addition to the reasons explained above, the company recorded one time income of $1.233 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 related to submission of a claim to the IRS for the employee retention credit (“ERC”). See Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for more information about our ERC claim.

 

COMPARISON OF THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

(in thousands):

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Revenue

 

$7,401

 

 

$6,676

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

5,811

 

 

 

6,148

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,590

 

 

 

528

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

6,632

 

 

 

5,071

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(5,042 )

 

 

(4,543 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expenses, net

 

 

(536 )

 

 

(277 )

Gain (Loss) from extinguishment of debt

 

 

(335)

 

 

70

 

Employee retention credit

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,233

 

Other income / (loss)

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

Total other income (expenses)

 

 

(867 )

 

 

1,026

 

NET LOSS

 

$(5,909 )

 

$(3,517 )

 

 
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Revenue

 

Revenue was $7.401 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $6.676 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in revenue of $725 thousand, or 10.9%, was primarily attributed to an increase in customer demand for our core products. Primarily, revenue from cut herbs increased by 81% ($1.1 million) in the period. This was offset by a decrease of $479 thousand or 42% in floral sales.  

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, total revenue was reduced by approximately $124 thousand as we adjusted the transaction price of our sales to a customer to account for funds we agreed to pay to the customer for the installation of fixtures in their stores. See Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

 

Cost of goods sold

 

Cost of goods sold were $5.811 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $6.148 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. Cost of goods sold decreased $337 thousand, or 5.48%, primarily due to our shift away from using third party growers for some of our produce business.

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

SG&A were $6.632 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $5.071 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. SG&A increased $1.561 million, or 30.78%, due to the departure of our Chief Financial Officer, a related one-time severance charge of $0.6 million and higher audit, accounting and legal fees related to our capital raising activities.

 

Loss from operations

 

Higher SG&A expense resulted in a loss from operations of $5.042 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $4.543 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in net loss from operations was $499 thousand, or 10.98% compared with the six months ended June 30, 2023. 

 

 
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Interest expense

 

Interest expense was $536 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $277 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Higher interest expense was a result of the company entering into the Advance Agreement and the Restated Agreement.

 

Loss from extinguishment of debt

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a loss from the extinguishment of debt of $335 thousand related to the Restated Agreement.

 

Net loss

 

Net loss was $5.909 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $3.517 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The reasons for the increase in net loss are explained above.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Going Concern Considerations

 

We have incurred significant losses since our inception. We recognized net losses of approximately $5.909 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and $10.188 million during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2024, we have an accumulated deficit of $36.3 million. Our operating activities used $5.6 million and $8.5 million of cash during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively. We expect our capital expenses and operational expenses to increase in the future due to expected increased sales and marketing expenses, operational costs, and general and administrative costs. Therefore, we believe our operating losses will continue or even increase at least through the near term. In addition, before June 30, 2025, approximately $4.9 million of short-term debt, net of discounts will become due and payable.

 

The risks and uncertainties surrounding our ability to continue our business with limited capital resources raises substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months from the issuance of these financial statements. Our financial statements have been prepared on a “going concern” basis, which implies we may not continue to meet our obligations and continue our operations for the next twelve months. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result if we are unable to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to continue as a going concern, holders of our securities might lose their entire investment. These factors, among others, may make it difficult to raise any additional capital and may cause us to be unable to continue to operate our business.

 

There is no assurance that we will ever be profitable or that debt or equity financing will be available to us in the amounts, on terms, and at times deemed acceptable to us, if at all. The issuance of additional equity or equity-linked securities by us would result in significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, would increase our liabilities and future cash commitments. If we are unable to obtain financing in the amounts and on terms deemed acceptable to us, we may be unable to continue our business as planned and as a result may be required to scale back or cease operations, which could cause our stockholders to lose some or all of their investment in us. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Liquidity

 

The Company’s primary liquidity requirements are for working capital, continued investments in capital expenditures, repayment of indebtedness, and other strategic investments. Although income taxes are not currently a significant use of funds, after the benefits of our net operating loss carryforwards are fully recognized, they could become a material use of funds, depending on our future profitability and future tax rates. The Company’s liquidity needs have been met primarily through public equity offerings, term loan borrowings, accounts receivable financing, convertible notes, and related party loans.

 

 
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As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had $2.188 million and $510 thousand in cash and cash equivalents available, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we used $5.649 million of cash for operating activities. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had a working capital deficit of $2.315 million and $257 thousand, respectively. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had $5.735 million and $4.445 million of total gross debt outstanding, respectively. To meet our cash needs, we entered into the Advance Agreement and the Restated Agreement, raised approximately $5.998 million in gross proceeds in an best efforts public offering, $1.1 million in an at-the-market offering and are implementing cost savings strategies. See “Capital Resources” below for additional details.  

 

We may not be able to access the capital markets in the future on commercially acceptable terms or at all. Our ability to fund future operating expenses and capital expenditures and our ability to meet future debt service obligations or refinance our indebtedness will depend on our future operating performance, which will be affected by general economic, financial and other factors beyond our control, including those described under “Risk Factors” below and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024. 

 

Capital Resources

 

On February 6, 2024, we entered into the EDA with Maxim as sales agent, pursuant to which we may, from time to time, issue and sell shares of common stock through Maxim in an at-the-market offering for an aggregate offering price of up to $1,146,893. To date, we have received net proceeds of approximately $1.1 million from the sale of common stock under the EDA after deducting Maxim’s commission of 3.5% of the gross proceeds and other offering expenses.

 

On March 14, 2024, we entered into the Advance Agreement with Cedar, pursuant to which we agreed to sell $1,491,000 of trade receivables to Cedar in exchange for $1,000,000 of cash proceeds, after deducting $50,000 for underwriting fees and other transaction expenses. On May 7, 2024, we entered into the Restated Agreement with Cedar, pursuant to which we sold Cedar an additional $994,000 of our future accounts receivable for a purchase price of $700,000, less aggregate fees and expenses of $87,500, for additional net funds provided of $544,250, bringing the total financing with Cedar to $2,485,000 in accounts receivable sold for $1,544,250 of net funds provided. Pursuant to the Restated Agreement, we are required to pay Cedar 35.0% of all funds collected weekly from customers for the sale of goods and services. Weekly, Cedar is authorized to withdraw $65,000 of funds from our bank account until such time a reconciliation is provided calculating the 35.0% of collections owed to Cedar, until such time the total balance of $2,485,000 is repaid. The Restated Agreement is collateralized by our cash and receivable accounts. In the event of a default (as defined in the Restated Agreement), Cedar, among other remedies, can enforce its security interest in the collateral and demand payment in full of the uncollected amount of receivables purchased plus all fees due under the Restated Agreement. As of June 30, 2024, we used $821 thousand of the proceeds received from the closing of the Offering to repay the remaining principal due for the Advance Agreement and $297 thousand to pay future interest that would have been due under the Advance Agreement under the original maturity date.

 

On May 23, 2024, we closed on the Offering of (i) 2,437,000 common units, each consisting of one share of common stock, one Class A Warrant to purchase one share of common stock and one Class B Warrant to purchase one share of common stock at a purchase price of $2.26 per unit; and (ii) 218,000 pre-funded units, each consisting of one pre-funded warrant to purchase one share of common stock, one Class A Warrant and one Class B Warrant at a purchase price of $2.25 per unit. The Warrants had an exercise price of $2.26 per share, subject to an exercise price reset, which took effect on June 22, 2024 and reduced the exercise price of the Warrants to $1.49 per share. Gross proceeds from the Offering, before deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses, were approximately $6 million.

 

For more information on our outstanding debt as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, see Note 7 to our financial statements.

 

Cash Flows

 

Operating activities

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, cash used for operating activities was $5.649 million and $5.568 million, respectively. Cash expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2024 increased primarily due to an increase in our net loss, an increase in payments to vendors and lower collections.

 

 
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Investing activities

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, cash used in investing activities was $167 thousand and $591 thousand, respectively. The decrease was due to lower purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements related to the completion of our Michigan facility.

 

Financing activities

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, cash provided by financing activities was $7.494 million and $7.417 million, respectively, due to the activity described above under “Capital Resources.”

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this item. 

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2024 pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were ineffective as of June 30, 2024, due to the existence of material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting that we have yet to fully remediate.

 

Because we are a small company with few employees in our finance department, we lacked the ability to have adequate segregation of duties in the financial statement preparation process. Since these entity level controls have a pervasive effect across the organization, management has determined that these circumstances constitute a material weakness. In addition, we have a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting because we lack maintenance of appropriate documentation to support our internal controls and we have insufficiently reviewed reports identifying user entity controls.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, we may be party to or otherwise involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that there is any pending or threatened proceeding against us, which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should consider the risks described in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any of these risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below, could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and/or the market price of our common stock. The risks described below and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our financial condition and/or operating results.

 

We are currently not in compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing requirements. If we are unable to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements, our securities could be delisted, which could affect our common stock’s market price and liquidity and reduce our ability to raise capital.

 

On April 11, 2024, we received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq indicating that we do not comply with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on Nasdaq under the Stockholders’ Equity Rule because: (i) our stockholders’ equity was less than the required minimum of $2,500,000; and (ii) as of August 15, 2024, we do not meet the alternative compliance standards of market value of listed securities of $35 million or net income from continuing operations of $500,000 in the most recently completed fiscal year or in two of the last three most recently completed fiscal years. As of June 30, 2024, our stockholders’ equity is $366 thousand and we have not regained compliance with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule.

  

On June 17, 2024, we received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC indicating that Nasdaq granted the Company until October 8, 2024 to regain compliance with requirements for continued listing on Nasdaq.

 

On or before October 8, 2024, we must evidence compliance with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule, which requires us to have a minimum $2,500,000 in stockholders’ equity, $35,000,000 market value of listed securities, or $500,000 net income from continuing operations. If we fail to regain compliance with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule, or fail to evidence compliance with the Rule in our periodic report for the year ending December 31, 2024, we may be subject to delisting. In that event, we would have the right to a hearing before a Nasdaq hearings panel, which would stay any suspension or delisting action pending the conclusion of the hearing process and the expiration of any additional extension period granted by the panel following the hearing.

 

We cannot assure you that we will be able to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing standards. Our failure to continue to meet these requirements would result in our common stock being delisted from Nasdaq, and if our common stock is delisted, our warrants will also be delisted. We and holders of our securities could be materially adversely impacted if our securities are delisted from Nasdaq. In particular:

 

 

·

we may be unable to raise equity capital on acceptable terms or at all;

 

·

we may lose the confidence of our customers, which would jeopardize our ability to continue our business as currently conducted;

 

·

the price of our common stock will likely decrease as a result of the loss of market efficiencies associated with Nasdaq and the loss of federal preemption of state securities laws;

 

·

holders may be unable to sell or purchase our securities when they wish to do so;

 

·

we may become subject to stockholder litigation;

 

·

we may lose the interest of institutional investors in our common stock;

 

·

we may lose media and analyst coverage;

 

·

our common stock could be considered a “penny stock,” which would likely limit the level of trading activity in the secondary market for our common stock; and

 

·

we would likely lose any active trading market for our common stock, as it may only be traded on one of the over-the-counter markets, if at all.

 

We may not be able to repay, refinance, or restructure our substantial indebtedness, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and may cause us to discontinue our business.

 

The promissory note initially issued to Sament Capital Investments, Inc. and later assigned to third parties (the “Sament Note”) is secured by a security interest in all of our assets located at our Belvidere, New Jersey facility, and the promissory note (the “Michigan Note”) issued in connection with our purchase of the assets of 2900 Madison Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Property”) is secured by a mortgage on the Property and a security interest in the assets at the Property. In addition, the balance under the Restated Agreement is collateralized by our cash and receivable accounts. As of June 30, 2024, we had short-term debt, net of discounts of $4.9 million. Short-term debt, net of discounts, as of June 30, 2024, includes the outstanding principal balance under the Sament Note of $3.1 million, $308 thousand of the outstanding balance of the Michigan Note and $1.5 million of the outstanding balance of the Restated Agreement. We could be required to dispose of material assets or operations to meet our debt service and other obligations, and the value realized on such assets or operations will depend on market conditions and the availability of buyers. Accordingly, any such sale may not, among other things, be for a sufficient dollar amount and may limit our ability to adequately operate our business. If we were to attempt to sell material assets or operations, the foregoing encumbrances may limit our ability to dispose of material assets or operations.

 

We cannot provide any assurances that we will be able to generate cash from operating activities or raise the necessary amount of capital to repay these obligations or that we will be able to extend the maturity dates or otherwise refinance these obligations. If we are unable to generate sufficient income or raise additional capital, we may default on our obligations under these loans and arrangements. We recognized net losses of $6.1 million and $10.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, we have an accumulated deficit of $36.3 million. Our operating activities used $5.6 million and $8.5 million of cash during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively. If we are unable to raise additional capital or improve our ability to generate cash from operating activities, we would not have sufficient cash on hand or available liquidity that can be utilized to repay our short-term debt obligations when they become due. If we were to default on our obligations under these loans and arrangements, the secured counterparties would have the right to our assets. In the event that the counterparties enforced their rights to our assets, we may have to discontinue our business, and our stockholders could lose all or a part of their investment in us.

 

 
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

 

 

Incorporated by Reference

 

Number

 

Description

 

Form

 

File No.

 

Filing Date

3.1

 

Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation, filed April 1, 2024.

 

8-K

 

001-41371

 

April 2, 2024

4.1

 

Form of Class A Warrant dated May 23, 2024.

 

8-K

 

001-41371

 

May 29, 2024

4.2

 

Form of Class B Warrant dated May 23, 2024.

 

8-K

 

001-41371

 

May 29, 2024

4.3

 

Form of Pre-Funded Warrant dated May 23, 2024.

 

8-K

 

001-41371

 

May 29, 2024

4.4

 

Warrant Agency Agreement dated as of May 23, 2024 between the Company and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC.

 

8-K

 

001-41371

 

May 29, 2024

4.5

 

Form of Placement Agent Warrant dated May 23, 2024.

 

8-K

 

001-41371

 

May 29, 2024

10.1

 

Amended and Restated Standard Merchant Cash Advance Agreement, dated as of May 3, 2024, by and between the Company and Cedar Advance LLC.

 

8-K

 

001-41371

 

May 8, 2024

10.2

 

Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of May 22, 2024 between the Company and the investors thereto.

 

8-K

 

001-41371

 

May 29, 2024

10.3

 

Placement Agency Agreement dated as of May 22, 2024 between the Company and Maxim Group LLC.

 

8-K

 

001-41371

 

May 29, 2024

31.1

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

 

 

Filed herewith

31.2

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

 

 

Filed herewith

32

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

 

 

Furnished herewith

101

 

Materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL); (i) Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet, (ii) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit, and (v) related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

 

 

 

Filed herewith

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (included in Exhibit 101).

 

 

 

 

 

Filed 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.

 

EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED

 

 

 

By:

/s/ James E. Kras

James E. Kras

 

Chief Executive Officer and President

(principal executive officer)

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Kostas Dafoulas

Kostas Dafoulas

 

Interim Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

 

 

Date: August 14, 2024

 

 
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Cover - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Aug. 10, 2024
Document Information Line Items    
Entity Registrant Name EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED  
Entity Central Index Key 0001809750  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company true  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2024  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Entity Ex Transition Period false  
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   3,160,392
Entity File Number 001-41371  
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 85-0558704  
Entity Address Address Line 1 283 County Road 519  
Entity Address City Or Town Belvidere  
Entity Address State Or Province NJ  
Entity Address Postal Zip Code 07823  
City Area Code 908  
Local Phone Number 750-3953  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Common Stocks [Member]    
Document Information Line Items    
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share  
Trading Symbol EDBL  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Warrants [Member]    
Document Information Line Items    
Security 12b Title Warrants to purchase Common Stock  
Trading Symbol EDBLW  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash $ 2,188 $ 510
Accounts receivable, net 3,080 1,249
ASSETS    
Inventory 891 678
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 146 210
Total current assets 6,305 2,647
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net 3,499 3,893
Intangible assets, net 45 47
Other assets 34 69
TOTAL ASSETS 9,883 6,656
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses 3,719 2,517
Short-term debt, net of discounts 4,901 387
Total current liabilities 8,620 2,904
Long-term liabilities:    
Long-term debt, net of discounts 752 4,040
Long-term lease liabilities 0 0
Total long-term liabilities 752 4,040
Total liabilities 9,372 6,944
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT):    
Common stock ($0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 3,160,392 and 285,282 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (1)) 1 1
Series A Convertible Preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; nil shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023) 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 36,679 29,971
Accumulated deficit (36,169) (30,260)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 511 (288)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) $ 9,883 $ 6,656
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Common stock, shares par value $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized 100,000,000 100,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding 3,160,392 285,282
Series A Convertible Preferred Stocks [Member]    
Preffered Stock, shares par value $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized 10,000,000 10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding 0 0
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)        
Revenue $ 4,268 $ 4,221 $ 7,401 $ 6,676
Cost of goods sold 2,702 3,668 5,811 6,148
Gross profit 1,566 553 1,590 528
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,748 2,380 6,632 5,071
Loss from operations (1,182) (1,827) (5,042) (4,543)
Other income (expenses)        
Interest expense, net (419) (44) (536) (277)
Gain (Loss) from extinguishment of debt (335) 0 (335) 70
Employee retention credit 0 1,233 0 1,233
Other income / (loss) 4 0 4 0
Total other income (expenses) (750) 1,189 (867) 1,026
NET LOSS $ (1,932) $ (638) $ (5,909) $ (3,517)
Net Income / (Loss) per common share - basic and diluted (1) $ (1.21) $ (4.83) $ (5.21) $ (35.60)
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted (1) 1,591,355 132,074 1,134,612 98,795
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Preferred Stock Series A
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022   18,136      
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2022 $ (2,180) $ 1 $ 17,892 $ (20,072) $ 0
Issuance of common stock and warrants in public offering, net of expenses, shares   80,950      
Issuance of common stock and warrants in public offering, net of expenses, amount 9,258 $ 0 9,258 0 0
Exercises of warrants, shares   41,802      
Exercises of warrants, amount 0 $ 0 0 0 0
Issuance of common stock for Directors' fees, shares   349      
Issuance of common stock for Directors' fees, amount 73 $ 0 73 0 0
Issuance of common stock to employees and consultants, shares   117      
Issuance of common stock to employees and consultants, amount 30 $ 0 30 0 0
Series A Preferred dividend (4) 0 (4) 0 0
Net Income (Loss) (3,517) $ 0 0 (3,517) 0
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2023   141,354      
Balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2023 3,660 $ 1 27,249 (23,589) 0
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023   99,482      
Balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2023 4,295 $ 0 27,246 (22,951)  
Exercises of warrants, shares   41,802      
Exercises of warrants, amount 0 $ 0 0 0  
Issuance of common stock for Directors' fees, shares   70      
Issuance of common stock for Directors' fees, amount 3 $ 0 3 0  
Net Income (Loss) (638) $ 0 0 (638)  
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2023   141,354      
Balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2023 3,660 $ 1 27,249 (23,589) 0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023   285,282      
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2023 (288) $ 1 29,971 (30,260) 0
Issuance of common stock and warrants in public offering, net of expenses, shares   2,437,000      
Issuance of common stock and warrants in public offering, net of expenses, amount 5,498 $ 0 5,498 0 0
Exercises of warrants, shares   174,000      
Exercises of warrants, amount 0 $ 0 0 0 0
Issuance of common stock to employees and consultants, shares   6,000      
Issuance of common stock to employees and consultants, amount 38 $ 0 38 0 0
Net Income (Loss) (5,909) $ 0 0 (5,909) 0
Sale of common stock pursuant to Equity Distribution Agreement, net of fees, shares   181,710      
Sale of common stock pursuant to Equity Distribution Agreement, net of fees, amount 1,147 $ 0 1,147 0 0
Issuance of common stock as payment of severance, shares   3,502      
Issuance of common stock as payment of severance, amount 25 $ 0 25 0 0
Issuance of common stock to round up shares due to stock split, shares   72,898      
Issuance of common stock to round up shares due to stock split, amount 0 $ 0 0 0 0
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2024   3,160,392      
Balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2024 511 $ 1 36,679 (36,169) 0
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2024   307,820      
Balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2024 (4,088) $ 1 30,148 (34,237)  
Issuance of common stock and warrants in public offering, net of expenses, shares   2,437,000      
Issuance of common stock and warrants in public offering, net of expenses, amount 5,498 $ 0 5,498 0  
Exercises of warrants, shares   174,000      
Exercises of warrants, amount 0 $ 0 0 0  
Net Income (Loss) (1,932) $ 0 0 (1,932)  
Sale of common stock pursuant to Equity Distribution Agreement, net of fees, shares   165,172      
Sale of common stock pursuant to Equity Distribution Agreement, net of fees, amount 1,008 $ 0 1,008 0  
Issuance of common stock as payment of severance, shares   3,502      
Issuance of common stock as payment of severance, amount 25 $ 0 25 0  
Issuance of common stock to round up shares due to stock split, shares   72,898      
Issuance of common stock to round up shares due to stock split, amount 0 $ 0 0 0  
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2024   3,160,392      
Balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2024 $ 511 $ 1 $ 36,679 $ (36,169) $ 0
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Net Income (Loss) $ (5,909) $ (3,517)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Bad debt expense 18 0
Depreciation and amortization 562 707
Amortization of operating lease right of use asset 34 44
Amortization of debt discount 35 5
(Gain) / Loss on extinguishment of debt 335 (70)
Stock-based compensation 38 30
Stock issued for payment of Severance 25 0
Stock issued to Directors 0 73
Other non-cash expenses 3 5
Change in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (1,849) (1,568)
Inventory (213) 104
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 64 (115)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,242 (1,222)
Operating lease liabilities (34) (44)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES (5,649) (5,568)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:    
Purchase of property, equipment and leasehold improvements (167) (591)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (167) (591)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Proceeds from debt, including related parties 2,453 175
Payments of debt principal, including related parties (1,461) (2,012)
Payment of debt issuance costs (138) 0
Proceeds from sales of common stock from Equity Distribution Agreement 1,187 0
Payment of commissions related to sale of common stock (45) 0
Proceeds from common stock and warrants issued in public offering 5,998 9,398
Payment of costs related to public offering (500) (140)
Payment of preferred stock dividends 0 (4)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 7,494 7,417
NET CHANGE IN CASH 1,678 1,258
Cash at beginning of period 510 110
CASH AT END OF PERIOD 2,188 1,368
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Cash paid for interest 557 275
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE FOR NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Trucks acquired with debt $ 0 $ 152
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ORGANIZATION NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
ORGANIZATION NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION  
ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS, AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS, AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Organization and Recent Developments

 

Edible Garden Corp., a Nevada corporation, was incorporated on April 9, 2013. On March 28, 2020, Edible Garden Inc., a Wyoming corporation, was incorporated for the purpose of acquiring substantially all of the operating assets of Edible Garden Corp., which was a separately identified reportable segment of its parent company Blum Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Terra Tech Corporation). The acquisition was completed on March 30, 2020. Prior to March 30, 2020, Edible Garden AG Incorporated had no operations. Hereafter, Edible Garden AG Incorporated and its subsidiaries will collectively be referred to as “Edible Garden,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Successor.” Edible Garden Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Blum Holdings, Inc. will be referred to as the “Predecessor.” Throughout these financial statements, the Successor and the Predecessor are also referred to as “the Company” and used interchangeably, unless otherwise noted.

 

We authorized 100,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“common stock”), at formation. On October 14, 2020, we simultaneously declared a 20-for-1 forward stock split of our common stock and increased the number of authorized common shares to 20,000,000. On June 30, 2021, we simultaneously (1) converted Edible Garden from a Wyoming into a Delaware corporation, (2) declared a 1-for-2 reverse stock split of our common stock, and (3) increased the total number of authorized common shares to 50,000,000. On September 8, 2021, we simultaneously declared a 20-for-1 forward stock split of our common stock and increased the number of authorized common shares to 200,000,000. On January 18, 2022, the Company’s board of directors and stockholders approved a 1-for-5 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock, which became effective on May 3, 2022. On January 26, 2023, we effected a reverse stock split of 1-for-30 and decreased the total number of authorized common shares to 6,666,667. On June 8, 2023, we increased the number of authorized shares of common stock from 6,666,667 shares to 10,000,000 shares.

 

On November 10, 2023, we increased the total number of authorized shares of capital stock of the Company from 20,000,000 to 110,000,000 and increased the total authorized shares of common stock from 10,000,000 shares to 100,000,000 shares. On April 5, 2024, we declared a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock. The conversion or exercise prices of our issued and outstanding stock options and warrants were adjusted in connection with the reverse stock split.

 

All historical share and per share amounts reflected throughout this report have been adjusted to reflect the stock splits described above.

 

Nature of Business

 

Edible Garden is a retail seller of locally grown hydroponic produce, nutraceuticals and hot sauce, which is distributed throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Currently, Edible Garden’s products are sold at over 5,000 supermarkets. Our target customers are those individuals seeking fresh produce locally grown using environmentally sustainable methods.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The December 31, 2023 balances reported herein are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full year.

All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the unaudited condensed consolidated results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern. In an effort to achieve liquidity that would be sufficient to meet all of our commitments, the Company may seek funding through additional debt or equity financing arrangements, implement incremental expense reduction measures or a combination thereof to continue financing its operations.

 

However, we believe that even after taking these actions, we will not have sufficient liquidity to satisfy all of our future financial obligations. The risks and uncertainties surrounding our ability to continue our business with limited capital resources raise substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. See Note 11, “Going Concern” for additional information.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements to Be Adopted in Future Periods

 

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280). The amendments in ASU 2023-07 primarily require entities to disclose certain significant segment expenses and other segment items on both an annual and interim basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on our financial statement disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). The ASU requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as additional information on income taxes paid. The ASU is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU will result in the required additional disclosures being included in our consolidated financial statements, once adopted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU and expect to adopt this ASU for the year ending December 31, 2025.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reported period. Changes in these estimates and assumptions may have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.

 

Examples of significant estimates and assumptions include provisions for doubtful accounts, accrued liabilities, discount rates used in the measurement and recognition of lease liabilities and valuation of our warrants. These estimates generally involve complex issues and require us to make judgments, involving an analysis of historical and future trends, that can require extended periods of time to resolve, and are subject to change from period to period. In all cases, actual results could differ materially from our estimates.

Trade and Other Receivables

 

The Company extends non-interest-bearing trade credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business which is not collateralized. Accounts receivable are shown on the face of the consolidated balance sheets net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company analyzes the aging of accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends, in determining the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company does not accrue interest receivable on past due accounts receivable. The reserve for credit losses was $87,858 and $136,858 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, five customers accounted for approximately 76.3% of our total revenue. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, five customers accounted for approximately 81.0% of our total revenue.

 

As of June 30, 2024, approximately 90.8% of our gross outstanding trade receivables were attributed to six customers, 24.9% of which was due from one customer. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 80.4% of our gross outstanding trade receivables were attributed to four customers, 41.1% of which was due from one customer.

 

This concentration of customers leaves us exposed to the risks associated with the loss of one or more of these significant customers, which would materially and adversely affect our revenues and results of operations.

 

The Company maintains a cash balance in a financial institution that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to certain federal limitations. At times, the Company’s cash balance exceeds these federal limitations. The amount in excess of insured limitations was approximately $1,948,548 and $413,701 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Inventory

 

We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost of our inventory, as determined using the first-in, first-out method, or its net realizable value. We periodically review our physical inventory for excess, obsolete, and potentially impaired items and reserve accordingly. Our reserve estimate for excess and obsolete inventory is based on expected future use. Our reserve estimates have historically been consistent with our actual experience as evidenced by actual sale or disposal of the goods. The reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was not material as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

Prepaid Expenses

 

Prepaid expenses consist of various payments that the Company has made in advance for goods or services to be received in the future. These prepaid expenses include advertising, insurance, and service or other contracts requiring up-front payments.

 

Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net

 

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Our fixed assets, which are comprised of leasehold improvements, equipment and vehicles, have useful lives of five years.

 

Expenditures for major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the asset lives, are charged to operations as incurred. Upon sale or disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations. The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying balances of its property, equipment and leasehold improvements may not be recoverable in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” When such events or changes in circumstances are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total of the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of those assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. See Note 4, “Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net” for further information.

Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets continue to be subject to amortization, and any impairment is determined in accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment. "Intangible assets are stated at historical cost and amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company uses a straight-line method of amortization, unless a method that better reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used up can be reliably determined.

 

The Company reviews intangible assets subject to amortization quarterly to determine if any adverse conditions exist or if a change in circumstances has occurred that would indicate impairment or a change in the remaining useful life. Conditions that may indicate impairment include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in legal factors or business climate that could affect the value of an asset, a product recall, or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. If an impairment indicator exists, we test the intangible asset for recoverability. For purposes of the recoverability test, we group our amortizable intangible assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows if the intangible asset does not generate cash flows independent of other assets and liabilities. If the carrying value of the intangible asset (asset group) exceeds the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the intangible asset (asset group), the Company will write the carrying value down to the fair value in the period the impairment is identified.

 

Revenue Recognition and Performance Obligations

 

Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company’s customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company does not offer returns, discounts, loyalty programs or other sales incentive programs that are material to revenue recognition. Payments from our customers are due upon delivery or within a short period after delivery.

 

Disaggregation of Revenue

 

The following tables includes revenue disaggregated by revenue stream for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended,

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

Herbs, Produce & Floral

 

$3,835

 

 

$3,887

 

Vitamins and Supplements

 

 

433

 

 

 

334

 

Total

 

$4,268

 

 

$4,221

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended,

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

Herbs, Produce & Floral

 

$6,589

 

 

$5,830

 

Vitamins and Supplements

 

 

812

 

 

 

846

 

Total

 

$7,401

 

 

$6,676

 

Contract Balances

 

Due to the nature of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers, the Company does not have material contract assets or liabilities that fall under the scope of ASC Topic 606.

 

Contract Estimates and Judgments

 

On January 1, 2024, the Company and Meijer Distribution, Inc. (“Buyer”) entered into two agreements pursuant to which the Company will supply and sell products to Buyer (the “Agreements”). Under the Agreements, the Company will sell (i) fresh cut herbs, including basil, bay leaves, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme; (ii) hydroponic basil; and (iii) potted herbs, including basil, chives, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, wheatgrass; in quantities and delivery schedule requested by the Buyer at prices per unit set in advance by the Company and the Buyer. Under the Agreements, the Company and the Buyer will renegotiate the prices for each unit annually, provided that the price per unit will not increase or decrease at a rate greater than the change in the relevant Consumer Price Index in that year. Once set, the pricing terms will remain fixed for the remainder of the year. Any price increases will take effect after sixty days and any price decrease will be effective immediately. If the Company and the Buyer are unable to mutually agree on price increases, the Company will have the power to terminate the Agreements immediately.

 

In addition, under the agreement governing the purchase of potted herbs, the Company agreed to fund the installation of fixtures in each of the Buyer’s stores to display the potted herbs in an aggregate amount of $806,947. These payments were made as a weekly deduction from the Company’s receivables from the Buyer.

 

The Agreements became effective as of January 1, 2024 and expire on December 31, 2026. The Agreements may be renewed for an additional two-year term upon the mutual agreement of the Company and the Buyer. The Agreements may be terminated by the Buyer without cause upon sixty days’ prior notice.

 

Management has determined the payments for the fixtures should be treated as a reduction in revenue under the guidance of ASC 606. As we do not expect the agreement to be terminated before the end of the three-year term, the aggregate cost of the fixtures of approximately $806,947 will be treated as a reduction in the transaction price of products sold to the Buyer during the three-year term of the contract.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

Cost of goods sold includes materials, labor and overhead costs incurred in cultivating, producing, and shipping our products.

 

Advertising Expenses

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred in accordance with ASC 720-35, “Other Expenses – Advertising Cost.” Advertising expenses totaled $73,584 and $29,152 during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Loss Per Common Share

 

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share,” net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. During a loss period, the effect of the potential exercise of stock options, warrants, convertible preferred stock, and convertible debt are not considered in the diluted loss per share calculation since the effect would be anti-dilutive. The results of operations were a net loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Therefore, the basic and diluted weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding were the same for all periods.

Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes is determined in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” The Company files a consolidated United States federal income tax return. The Company provides for income taxes based on enacted tax law and statutory tax rates at which items of income and expense are expected to be settled in our income tax return. Certain items of revenue and expense are reported for Federal income tax purposes in different periods than for financial reporting purposes, thereby resulting in deferred income taxes. Deferred income taxes are also recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Company has incurred net operating losses for financial-reporting and tax-reporting purposes. At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, such net operating losses were offset entirely by a valuation allowance.

 

The Company recognizes uncertain tax positions based on a benefit recognition model. Provided that the tax position is deemed more likely than not of being sustained, the Company recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50.0% likely of being ultimately realized upon settlement. The tax position is derecognized when it is no longer more likely than not of being sustained. The Company classifies income tax related interest and penalties as interest expense and selling, general and administrative expense, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Segment Reporting

 

The Company is not organized by multiple operating segments for the purpose of making operating decisions or assessing performance. Accordingly, the Company operates in one reportable operating segment. The Company’s principal decision makers are the Chief Executive Officer and its Interim Chief Financial Officer. Management believes that its business operates as one reportable segment because: a) the Company measures profit and loss as a whole; b) the principal decision makers do not review information based on any operating segment; c) the Company does not maintain discrete financial information on any specific segment; d) the Company has not chosen to organize its business around different products and services, and e) the Company has not chosen to organize its business around geographic areas.

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INVENTORY
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
INVENTORY  
INVENTORY

NOTE 3 – INVENTORY

 

The following table summarizes inventory as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

$577

 

 

$341

 

Work-in-progress

 

 

299

 

 

 

258

 

Finished goods

 

 

15

 

 

 

79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total inventory

 

$891

 

 

$678

 

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PROPERTY EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS NET
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
PROPERTY EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS NET  
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET

NOTE 4 – PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET

 

The following table summarizes property, equipment and leasehold improvements as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

Furniture and equipment

 

 

1,297

 

 

 

1,276

 

Computer hardware

 

 

8

 

 

 

6

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

3,134

 

 

 

3,121

 

Vehicles

 

 

456

 

 

 

456

 

Land

 

 

202

 

 

 

202

 

Construction in progress

 

 

308

 

 

 

182

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal

 

 

5,405

 

 

 

5,243

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(1,906)

 

 

(1,350)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net

 

$3,499

 

 

$3,893

 

 

Depreciation expense related to property, equipment and leasehold improvements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $560,073 and $705,118, respectively.

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
INTANGIBLE ASSETS  
INTANGIBLE ASSETS

NOTE 5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The following table summarizes intangible assets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Estimated Useful Life in Years

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

Net

Carrying

Value

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

Net

Carrying Value

 

Amortizing Intangible Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pulp brand recipes

 

 

15

 

 

$50

 

 

$(5)

 

$45

 

 

$50

 

 

$(3)

 

$47

 

Non-compete agreement

 

 

2

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

(62)

 

 

-

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

(62)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Intangible Assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

$112

 

 

$(67)

 

$45

 

 

$112

 

 

$(65)

 

$47

 

 

Amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1,667. Annual amortization expense for each of the next five years is estimated to be $3,333 and thereafter $28,333.

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES  
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

NOTE 6 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

The following table summarizes accounts payable and accrued expenses as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

December 31,

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$1,638

 

 

$1,233

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

410

 

 

 

3

 

Employee retention credit funds

 

 

865

 

 

 

865

 

Accrued interest payable

 

 

29

 

 

 

32

 

Accrued payroll

 

 

259

 

 

 

270

 

Accrued severance and Director's Fee

 

 

380

 

 

 

-

 

Accrued vacation

 

 

138

 

 

 

80

 

Current lease liability

 

 

-

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

$3,719

 

 

$2,517

 

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NOTES PAYABLE
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
NOTES PAYABLE  
NOTES PAYABLE

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

Notes payable as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Secured promissory note

 

$3,106

 

 

$3,106

 

Future receivables financing agreement with Cedar Advance, LLC

 

 

1,479

 

 

 

-

 

NJD Investments, LLC promissory note

 

 

716

 

 

 

864

 

SBA loan

 

 

150

 

 

 

150

 

Vehicle loans

 

 

284

 

 

 

325

 

Total Gross Debt

 

$5,735

 

 

$4,445

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Gross short term debt

 

 

(4,983)

 

 

(387)

Less: Long-term debt discount

 

 

-

 

 

 

(18)

Net Long Term Debt

 

$752

 

 

$4,040

 

 

Scheduled maturities of debt as of June 30, 2024, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Years Ending December 31,

 

Secured Promissory Notes

 

 

Cedar Advance, LLC loan

 

 

NJD Investments, LLC Promissory Note

 

 

SBA Loan

 

 

Vehicle Loans

 

 

Total

 

2024 (remaining)

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,230

 

 

 

153

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

1,427

 

2025

 

 

3,106

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

316

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

92

 

 

 

3,763

 

2026

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

247

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

329

 

2027

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

59

 

 

 

59

 

Thereafter

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

157

 

Total

 

$3,106

 

 

$1,479

 

 

$716

 

 

$150

 

 

$284

 

 

$5,735

 

 

Secured Promissory Notes

 

On March 30, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note (the “First Sament Note”) for $3,000,000 with Sament Capital Investments, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Predecessor, (“Sament”) in connection with the acquisition of the Predecessor’s assets. The First Sament Note accrues interest at a rate of 3.5% per annum on a 360-day year basis and matures March 30, 2025. The First Sament Note is secured by the Company’s operating assets purchased from the Predecessor. On November 15, 2023, Sament assigned the note to various third parties who are not affiliated with the Company. As of June 30, 2024, the total outstanding balance of $3,106,458 is included in “Short-term debt, net of discounts” on the consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2023, the total outstanding balance of $3,106,458 is included in “Long-term debt, net of discounts” on the consolidated balance sheet. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the unamortized discount related to the promissory note was $12,446 and $19,429, respectively. Total accrued interest on the First Sament Note as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $9,363.

On June 2, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note for $653,870 with Sament (the “Second Sament Note”), which accrued interest at a rate of 3.50% per annum and had a maturity date of June 3, 2023. The Second Sament Note was secured by the Company’s operating assets purchased from the Predecessor. During the year ended December 31, 2021, accrued interest of $23,203 was added to the principal of the Second Sament Note. On February 17, 2023, the Company prepaid the principal and accrued interest due under the Second Sament Note in exchange for Sament agreeing to reduce the principal amount of the Second Sament Note by approximately 10%. As a result of the agreement, the Company repaid $606,653 of outstanding principal, and $27,125 of accrued interest, and recognized a gain from extinguishment of the debt of $70,420 during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

Future Receivables Financing Agreement with Cedar Advance, LLC

 

On March 14, 2024, the Company entered into a standard merchant cash advance agreement (the “Cedar Agreement”) with Cedar Advance LLC (“Cedar”), dated as of March 12, 2024, pursuant to which the Company sold to Cedar $1,491,000 of its future accounts receivable for a purchase price of $1,050,000, less fees and expenses of $50,000, for net funds provided of $1,000,000.

 

Pursuant to the Cedar Agreement, Cedar was expected to withdraw $53,250 a week directly from the Company’s bank account until the $1,491,000 due to Cedar under the Cedar Agreement is paid in full. To secure the Company’s obligations under the Cedar Agreement, the Company granted Cedar a security interest in all accounts, including all deposit accounts, accounts receivable, and other receivables, and proceeds as those terms are defined by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (the “Collateral”). In addition, the Company agreed not to incur, directly or indirectly, any lien on or with respect to the Collateral. In the event of a default (as defined in the Cedar Agreement), Cedar, among other remedies, can enforce its security interest in the Collateral and demand payment in full of the uncollected amount of receivables purchased plus all fees due under the Cedar Agreement.

 

On May 7, 2024, the Company entered into an amended and restated standard merchant cash advance agreement (the “Restated Agreement”) with Cedar, dated as of May 3, 2024, that amended and restated the Cedar Agreement. Under the Restated Agreement, the Company sold to Cedar a total of $2,485,000 of its future accounts receivable collections for a purchase price of $1,750,000. The Company received cash of $544,250 after pay-off of the remaining amount due under the Cedar Agreement of $1,118,250 and fees and expenses of $87,500. Pursuant to the Restated Agreement, the Company is required to pay Cedar 35.0% of all funds collected weekly from customers and Cedar is expected to withdraw $65,395 per week from the Company’s bank account until the $2,485,000 due to Cedar (representing $1,750,000 of principal and $735,000 of interest) under the Restated Agreement is paid in full. Except as amended by the Restated Agreement, the remaining terms of the Cedar Agreement remain in full force and effect.

 

Management determined the Restated Agreement should be accounted for as an extinguishment of debt and recorded a loss on extinguishment of $344,805 during the six months ended June 30, 2024. Unamortized financing fees on the loan totaled $69,551 as of June 30, 2024.

 

NJD Investments, LLC Promissory Note

 

On August 30, 2022, the Company entered into a promissory note (the “NJDI Note”) for $1,136,000 with NJDI in connection with its purchase of the assets of 2900 Madison Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan (“the Property”). The NJDI Note accrues interest at a rate of 5% per annum and will mature on September 1, 2026. The Company may prepay the outstanding amount due at any time without penalty. The Company makes monthly payments of principal and interest of $28,089. The NJDI Note is secured by a mortgage on the Property (the “Mortgage”) and a security interest in the assets owned by the Subsidiary in favor of NJDI (the “Security Agreement”).

In addition, the Company’s obligation to repay the amounts due under the NJDI Note, or up to $1,136,000 plus any accrued interest, is guaranteed by the Company under a guaranty in favor of NJDI (the “Guaranty”) entered into on August 30, 2022. Under the Guaranty, in the event that the Company defaulted on the NJDI Note, the Company would be responsible for any sum remaining due after NJDI foreclosed on the Mortgage and exercised its rights under the Security Agreement.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, accrued interest of $19,210 was added to the principal of the NJDI Note. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $308,279 and $300,683 of the outstanding balance is included in “Short-term debt, net of discounts” and $407,622 and $563,685 is included in “Long-term debt, net of discounts” within the consolidated balance sheets, respectively.

 

Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Loans

 

On June 22, 2020, the Company entered into a U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Authorization and Agreement pursuant to which the Company received loan proceeds of $150,000 (the “SBA Loan”). The SBA Loan was made under, and is subject to the terms and conditions of, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, which was a program expanded for COVID-19 relief under the CARES Act and is administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The term of the SBA Loan is thirty (30) years with a maturity date of June 22, 2050 and the annual interest rate of the SBA Loan is a fixed rate of 3.75%. Under the terms of the CARES Act, the use of loan proceeds for the SBA Loan is limited to alleviating economic injury caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The outstanding balance on the SBA Loan of $150,000 is included in “Long-term debt, net of discounts” within the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, total accrued interest on the SBA Loan was $19,357 and $18,756, respectively.

 

Vehicle Loans

 

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company entered into three financing agreements totaling $102,681 for the purchase of vehicles. The loans, which accrue interest at rates of 16.84% - 18.66%, mature in 2026. The loans are secured by the vehicles purchased.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company entered into two financing agreements totaling $158,214 for the purchase of vehicles. The loans, which accrue interest at a rate of 7.64%, mature in 2027. The loans are secured by the vehicles purchased.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company entered into three financing agreements totaling $151,850 for the purchase of vehicles. The loans, which accrue interest at a rate of 10.49%, mature in 2028. The loans are secured by the vehicles purchased.

 

As of June 30, 2024, $89,948 of the total outstanding balance of the vehicle loans is included within “Short-term debt, net of discounts” and $193,615 is included in “Long-term debt, net of discounts” on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

As of December 31, 2023, $85,885 of the total outstanding balance of the vehicle loans is included within “Short-term debt, net of discounts” and $239,343 is included in “Long-term debt, net of discounts” on the consolidated balance sheet.

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT)  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

NOTE 8 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

2024 Public Offering

 

On May 23, 2024, the Company completed a best-efforts public offering (the “2024 Offering”) of (i) 2,437,000 common units, each consisting of one share of common stock, one Class A warrant (“ Class A Warrant”) to purchase one share of common stock and one Class B warrant (“Class B Warrant,” together with the Class A Warrants, the “Warrants”) to purchase one share of common stock at a purchase price of $2.26 per unit; and (ii) 218,000 pre-funded units, each consisting of one pre-funded warrant to purchase one share of common stock (“Pre-Funded Warrant”), one Class A Warrant and one Class B Warrant at a purchase price of $2.25 per unit.

The Warrants had an exercise price of $2.26 per share, subject to an exercise price reset, were immediately exercisable, and, in the case of Class A Warrants, will expire on May 23, 2029, and in the case of Class B Warrants, will expire on November 23, 2025. The Warrants had an exercise price reset feature whereby if, on June 22, 2024, the exercise price of the Warrants was greater than the arithmetic average of the volume-weighted average price of the common stock for the prior five days (the “reset price”), the exercise price of the Warrants would be reduced to the reset price. Pursuant to the reset feature, the exercise price of the Warrants became $1.49 on June 22, 2024. The exercise price of the Class A and Class B Warrants is also subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse splits, and similar capital transactions as described in such Warrants.

 

Subject to certain ownership limitations described in the Pre-Funded Warrants, the Pre-Funded Warrants were immediately exercisable and may be exercised at a nominal exercise price of $0.01 per share of common stock any time until all of the Pre-Funded Warrants are exercised in full.

 

In connection with the 2024 Offering, on May 22, 2024, the Company also entered into a placement agency agreement (the “Placement Agreement”) pursuant to which Maxim Group LLC (the “Placement Agent”) served as the exclusive placement agent in connection with the 2024 Offering. The Company paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of 7.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised at the closing of the 2024 Offering and reimbursement of certain expenses and legal fees in the amount of $80,000. The Company also issued to the Placement Agent warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 132,750 shares of common stock (the “Placement Agent Warrants”). The Placement Agent Warrants have an exercise price of $2.26 per share and have substantially the same terms as the Class A Warrants, except the Placement Agent Warrants were not subject to an exercise price reset and are not exercisable until November 18, 2024.

 

The Company received gross proceeds of $5,998,120 from the 2024 Offering and paid underwriting fees of $499,868, resulting in net proceeds of $5,498,252.

 

2024 Equity Distribution Agreement

 

On February 7, 2024, the Company entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim” or the “sales agent”), pursuant to which the Company could offer and sell shares of common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $1,146,893 (the “Aggregate Offering Amount”) from time to time through the sales agent. The offering under the Equity Distribution Agreement terminated when the Company sold the Aggregate Offering Amount. Maxim was entitled to compensation at a fixed commission rate of 3.5% of the gross sales price per share sold. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company sold 181,710 shares of common stock for total gross proceeds of $1,146,890 and paid commissions to Maxim of $40,141.

 

2023 Public Offering

 

On February 7, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 80,950 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 93,093 shares of common stock (“February Follow-On Warrants”) pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Company and Maxim Group LLC, as representative of the underwriters (the “Representative”) and raised approximately $10.2 million in gross proceeds. The February Follow-On Warrants, which became exercisable on February 7, 2023, grant the holder the right to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price equal to $126.00 per share. The February Follow-On Warrants expire on February 7, 2028. In addition to customary cashless exercise, the holders had the right to effect an “alternative cashless exercise” on or after April 10, 2023. In an “alternative cashless exercise,” the aggregate number of shares of common stock issuable is equal to the product of (i) the aggregate number of shares of common stock that would be issuable upon exercise of the February Follow-On Warrant if it was exercised for cash and (ii) 0.5. Also on February 7, 2023, the Company issued warrants to the Representative to purchase up to 4,048 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $139.60 per share. These warrants became exercisable on August 2, 2023 and will expire on February 2, 2028.

Common Stock

 

The Company has authorized 100,000,000 shares of common stock with $0.0001 par value. On April 5, 2024, we effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock. The conversion or exercise prices of our issued and outstanding stock options and warrants were adjusted in connection with the reverse stock split. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 3,160,392 and 285,282 common shares were issued and outstanding, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company issued 2,875,110 shares of common stock, as summarized below:

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

Issuances of common stock in public offering

 

 

2,437,000

 

Sale of common stock pursuant to Equity Distribution Agreement

 

 

181,710

 

Exercises of warrants

 

 

174,000

 

Issuances of common stock to employees and consultants

 

 

6,000

 

Issuance of common stock as payment for severance

 

 

3,502

 

Issuance of common stock to round up shares due to stock split

 

 

72,898

 

Common stock issued during the six months ended June 30, 2024

 

 

2,875,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary table of common stock share transactions:

 

 

 

 

Shares outstanding at December 31, 2023

 

 

285,282

 

Common stock issuances

 

 

2,875,110

 

Shares outstanding at June 30, 2024

 

 

3,160,392

 

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

On January 18, 2022 in connection with the IPO, the board of directors (the “Board”) approved the Edible Garden AG Incorporated 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”). The 2022 Plan provides for equity incentive compensation for employees, non-employee directors, and any other individuals who perform services for the Company. The number of shares initially available for grant under the 2022 Plan was 50,000. A variety of discretionary awards are authorized under the 2022 Plan, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards. The vesting of such awards may be conditioned upon either a specified period of time or the attainment of specific performance goals as determined by the administrator of the 2022 Plan. The option price and terms are also subject to determination by the administrator with respect to each grant.

 

On June 8, 2023 the stockholders of the Company approved the First Amendment to the 2022 Plan, which increased the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance thereunder by 15,000 shares and extended the term of the 2022 Plan until June 8, 2033.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company issued 6,000 restricted stock awards to employees and consultants of the Company as compensation. We recognized stock-based compensation expense of $38,280 for the awards, which vested immediately. Also during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company issued 3,502 shares of common stock with a fair value of $25,000 for payment of accrued severance.

 

Shares available for future stock compensation grants totaled 6,455 at June 30, 2024. The Board approved an amendment to the 2022 Plan that, subject to approval of the Company’s stockholders at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders, would increase the number of shares available for grant under the 2022 Plan by 650,000 shares.

Warrants

 

The following table summarizes transactions involving the Company’s outstanding warrants to purchase common stock for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

 

 

 

Warrants

(Underlying Shares)

 

 

Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share

 

Outstanding December 31, 2023

 

 

179,345

 

 

$133.65

 

Warrants issued in public offering

 

 

5,660,750

 

 

 

1.45

 

Warrants exercised

 

 

(174,000)

 

 

0.01

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2024

 

 

5,666,095

 

 

$5.68

 

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LEASES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
LEASES  
LEASES

NOTE 9 – LEASES

 

A lease provides the lessee the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Operating lease right-of-use assets (“Lease Assets”) are included within “Other Assets” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

 

Lease Assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Lease Assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term.

 

The discount rate used to determine the commencement date present value of lease payments is the interest rate implicit in the lease, or when that is not readily determinable, the Company utilizes its secured borrowing rate. Lease Assets include any lease payments required to be made prior to commencement and exclude lease incentives. Both Lease Assets and lease liabilities exclude variable payments not based on an index or rate, which are treated as period costs. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain significant residual value guarantees, restrictions, or covenants.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company was party to an ongoing arrangement with our predecessor company, Edible Garden Corp., whereby the Company made lease payments of approximately $21,860 per month to the lessor of the land on which our flagship facility is built and for which our predecessor company is the lessee. Our month-to-month arrangement meets the definition of a short-term lease and is therefore excluded from the recognition requirements of ASC 842, “Leases”.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, total operating lease cost was $151,621, all of which was associated with short-term leases. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, total operating lease cost was $146,392, of which $53,250 was associated with short-term leases. As of December 31, 2023, a short-term lease liability of $34,415 is included within “Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

The table below presents total operating lease assets and lease liabilities as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating lease assets

 

$-

 

 

$34

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

$-

 

 

$34

 

 

There were no remaining lease payments due on the lease as of June 30, 2024.

v3.24.2.u1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10)  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Effective January 25, 2024, Michael James retired from his positions as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director of the Company. In connection with Mr. James’s retirement, on January 24, 2024, the Company and Mr. James entered into a separation agreement (the “Separation Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Separation Agreement, the Company agreed to pay Mr. James a severance payment of $300,000 in the form of salary continuation until January 2025. In addition, Mr. James is eligible to earn milestone payments under the Separation Agreement in an aggregate amount up to $300,000 if he completes certain transitional deliverables for the Company. Of this amount, the Company has paid $191,667 in milestone payments to Mr. James as of June 30, 2024. The Company granted Mr. James a restricted stock award with a fair value equal to $25,000 as of April 2, 2024.

 

As described in detail in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” on February 8, 2024, the Company entered into two agreements with the Buyer to supply and sell products over a three-year period. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company paid approximately $806,947 to the Buyer for product displays and fixtures during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

 

From time to time, we may be party to or otherwise involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that there is any pending or threatened proceeding against us, which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition

v3.24.2.u1
GOING CONCERN
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
GOING CONCERN  
GOING CONCERN

NOTE 11 – GOING CONCERN

 

These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. The Company began operating in 2020. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, we incurred a net loss of $5.9 million. We expect to experience further significant net losses in the foreseeable future. As of June 30, 2024, we had cash available for operations of $2.2 million. We have not been able to generate sufficient cash from operating activities to fund our ongoing operations. Since our inception, we have raised capital through our issuance of debt and equity securities. Our future success is dependent upon our ability to achieve profitable operations and generate cash from operating activities. There is no guarantee that we will be able to generate enough revenue and/or raise capital to support our operations.

 

We will be required to raise additional funds through public or private financing, additional collaborative relationships or other arrangements until we are able to raise revenue and reduce costs to a point of positive cash flow. We are evaluating various options to further reduce our cash requirements to operate at a reduced rate, as well as options to raise additional funds, including obtaining loans and selling securities. There is no guarantee that we will be able to generate enough revenue and/or raise capital to support our operations, or if we are able to raise capital, that it will be available to us on acceptable terms, on an acceptable schedule, or at all.

 

The issuance of additional securities may result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining loans, assuming these loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain further funds required for our continued operations or that additional financing will be available for use when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due and we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations.

 

The risks and uncertainties surrounding our ability to raise capital and to continue our business with limited capital resources raise substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months from the issuance of these financial statements.

v3.24.2.u1
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company evaluated all of its activities and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in its financial statements or disclosed in the notes to its financial statements.

v3.24.2.u1
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Recently Issued Accounting Standards to Be Adopted in Future Periods

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280). The amendments in ASU 2023-07 primarily require entities to disclose certain significant segment expenses and other segment items on both an annual and interim basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on our financial statement disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). The ASU requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as additional information on income taxes paid. The ASU is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU will result in the required additional disclosures being included in our consolidated financial statements, once adopted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU and expect to adopt this ASU for the year ending December 31, 2025.

Use of Estimate

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reported period. Changes in these estimates and assumptions may have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.

 

Examples of significant estimates and assumptions include provisions for doubtful accounts, accrued liabilities, discount rates used in the measurement and recognition of lease liabilities and valuation of our warrants. These estimates generally involve complex issues and require us to make judgments, involving an analysis of historical and future trends, that can require extended periods of time to resolve, and are subject to change from period to period. In all cases, actual results could differ materially from our estimates.

Trade and Other Receivables

The Company extends non-interest-bearing trade credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business which is not collateralized. Accounts receivable are shown on the face of the consolidated balance sheets net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company analyzes the aging of accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends, in determining the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company does not accrue interest receivable on past due accounts receivable. The reserve for credit losses was $87,858 and $136,858 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Concentration of Credit Risk

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, five customers accounted for approximately 76.3% of our total revenue. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, five customers accounted for approximately 81.0% of our total revenue.

 

As of June 30, 2024, approximately 90.8% of our gross outstanding trade receivables were attributed to six customers, 24.9% of which was due from one customer. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 80.4% of our gross outstanding trade receivables were attributed to four customers, 41.1% of which was due from one customer.

 

This concentration of customers leaves us exposed to the risks associated with the loss of one or more of these significant customers, which would materially and adversely affect our revenues and results of operations.

 

The Company maintains a cash balance in a financial institution that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to certain federal limitations. At times, the Company’s cash balance exceeds these federal limitations. The amount in excess of insured limitations was approximately $1,948,548 and $413,701 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Inventory

We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost of our inventory, as determined using the first-in, first-out method, or its net realizable value. We periodically review our physical inventory for excess, obsolete, and potentially impaired items and reserve accordingly. Our reserve estimate for excess and obsolete inventory is based on expected future use. Our reserve estimates have historically been consistent with our actual experience as evidenced by actual sale or disposal of the goods. The reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was not material as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid expenses consist of various payments that the Company has made in advance for goods or services to be received in the future. These prepaid expenses include advertising, insurance, and service or other contracts requiring up-front payments.

Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Our fixed assets, which are comprised of leasehold improvements, equipment and vehicles, have useful lives of five years.

 

Expenditures for major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the asset lives, are charged to operations as incurred. Upon sale or disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations. The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying balances of its property, equipment and leasehold improvements may not be recoverable in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” When such events or changes in circumstances are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total of the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of those assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. See Note 4, “Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net” for further information.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets continue to be subject to amortization, and any impairment is determined in accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment. "Intangible assets are stated at historical cost and amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company uses a straight-line method of amortization, unless a method that better reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used up can be reliably determined.

 

The Company reviews intangible assets subject to amortization quarterly to determine if any adverse conditions exist or if a change in circumstances has occurred that would indicate impairment or a change in the remaining useful life. Conditions that may indicate impairment include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in legal factors or business climate that could affect the value of an asset, a product recall, or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. If an impairment indicator exists, we test the intangible asset for recoverability. For purposes of the recoverability test, we group our amortizable intangible assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows if the intangible asset does not generate cash flows independent of other assets and liabilities. If the carrying value of the intangible asset (asset group) exceeds the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the intangible asset (asset group), the Company will write the carrying value down to the fair value in the period the impairment is identified.

Revenue Recognition and Performance obligations

Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company’s customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company does not offer returns, discounts, loyalty programs or other sales incentive programs that are material to revenue recognition. Payments from our customers are due upon delivery or within a short period after delivery.

 

Disaggregation of Revenue

 

The following tables includes revenue disaggregated by revenue stream for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended,

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

Herbs, Produce & Floral

 

$3,835

 

 

$3,887

 

Vitamins and Supplements

 

 

433

 

 

 

334

 

Total

 

$4,268

 

 

$4,221

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended,

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

Herbs, Produce & Floral

 

$6,589

 

 

$5,830

 

Vitamins and Supplements

 

 

812

 

 

 

846

 

Total

 

$7,401

 

 

$6,676

 

Contract Balances

 

Due to the nature of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers, the Company does not have material contract assets or liabilities that fall under the scope of ASC Topic 606.

 

Contract Estimates and Judgments

 

On January 1, 2024, the Company and Meijer Distribution, Inc. (“Buyer”) entered into two agreements pursuant to which the Company will supply and sell products to Buyer (the “Agreements”). Under the Agreements, the Company will sell (i) fresh cut herbs, including basil, bay leaves, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme; (ii) hydroponic basil; and (iii) potted herbs, including basil, chives, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, wheatgrass; in quantities and delivery schedule requested by the Buyer at prices per unit set in advance by the Company and the Buyer. Under the Agreements, the Company and the Buyer will renegotiate the prices for each unit annually, provided that the price per unit will not increase or decrease at a rate greater than the change in the relevant Consumer Price Index in that year. Once set, the pricing terms will remain fixed for the remainder of the year. Any price increases will take effect after sixty days and any price decrease will be effective immediately. If the Company and the Buyer are unable to mutually agree on price increases, the Company will have the power to terminate the Agreements immediately.

 

In addition, under the agreement governing the purchase of potted herbs, the Company agreed to fund the installation of fixtures in each of the Buyer’s stores to display the potted herbs in an aggregate amount of $806,947. These payments were made as a weekly deduction from the Company’s receivables from the Buyer.

 

The Agreements became effective as of January 1, 2024 and expire on December 31, 2026. The Agreements may be renewed for an additional two-year term upon the mutual agreement of the Company and the Buyer. The Agreements may be terminated by the Buyer without cause upon sixty days’ prior notice.

 

Management has determined the payments for the fixtures should be treated as a reduction in revenue under the guidance of ASC 606. As we do not expect the agreement to be terminated before the end of the three-year term, the aggregate cost of the fixtures of approximately $806,947 will be treated as a reduction in the transaction price of products sold to the Buyer during the three-year term of the contract.

Cost of Goods sold

Cost of goods sold includes materials, labor and overhead costs incurred in cultivating, producing, and shipping our products.

Advertising Expense

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred in accordance with ASC 720-35, “Other Expenses – Advertising Cost.” Advertising expenses totaled $73,584 and $29,152 during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Loss Per Common Share

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share,” net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. During a loss period, the effect of the potential exercise of stock options, warrants, convertible preferred stock, and convertible debt are not considered in the diluted loss per share calculation since the effect would be anti-dilutive. The results of operations were a net loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Therefore, the basic and diluted weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding were the same for all periods.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is determined in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” The Company files a consolidated United States federal income tax return. The Company provides for income taxes based on enacted tax law and statutory tax rates at which items of income and expense are expected to be settled in our income tax return. Certain items of revenue and expense are reported for Federal income tax purposes in different periods than for financial reporting purposes, thereby resulting in deferred income taxes. Deferred income taxes are also recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Company has incurred net operating losses for financial-reporting and tax-reporting purposes. At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, such net operating losses were offset entirely by a valuation allowance.

 

The Company recognizes uncertain tax positions based on a benefit recognition model. Provided that the tax position is deemed more likely than not of being sustained, the Company recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50.0% likely of being ultimately realized upon settlement. The tax position is derecognized when it is no longer more likely than not of being sustained. The Company classifies income tax related interest and penalties as interest expense and selling, general and administrative expense, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations.

Segment Reporting

The Company is not organized by multiple operating segments for the purpose of making operating decisions or assessing performance. Accordingly, the Company operates in one reportable operating segment. The Company’s principal decision makers are the Chief Executive Officer and its Interim Chief Financial Officer. Management believes that its business operates as one reportable segment because: a) the Company measures profit and loss as a whole; b) the principal decision makers do not review information based on any operating segment; c) the Company does not maintain discrete financial information on any specific segment; d) the Company has not chosen to organize its business around different products and services, and e) the Company has not chosen to organize its business around geographic areas.

v3.24.2.u1
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Schedule of disaggregated revenue

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended,

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

Herbs, Produce & Floral

 

$3,835

 

 

$3,887

 

Vitamins and Supplements

 

 

433

 

 

 

334

 

Total

 

$4,268

 

 

$4,221

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended,

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

Herbs, Produce & Floral

 

$6,589

 

 

$5,830

 

Vitamins and Supplements

 

 

812

 

 

 

846

 

Total

 

$7,401

 

 

$6,676

 

v3.24.2.u1
INVENTORY (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
INVENTORY  
Schedule of Inventory

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

$577

 

 

$341

 

Work-in-progress

 

 

299

 

 

 

258

 

Finished goods

 

 

15

 

 

 

79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total inventory

 

$891

 

 

$678

 

v3.24.2.u1
PROPERTY EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS NET (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
PROPERTY EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS NET  
Schedule of Property, Equipment and Leaehold Improvement, Net

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

Furniture and equipment

 

 

1,297

 

 

 

1,276

 

Computer hardware

 

 

8

 

 

 

6

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

3,134

 

 

 

3,121

 

Vehicles

 

 

456

 

 

 

456

 

Land

 

 

202

 

 

 

202

 

Construction in progress

 

 

308

 

 

 

182

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal

 

 

5,405

 

 

 

5,243

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(1,906)

 

 

(1,350)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net

 

$3,499

 

 

$3,893

 

v3.24.2.u1
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
INTANGIBLE ASSETS  
Schedule of Intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Estimated Useful Life in Years

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

Net

Carrying

Value

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

Net

Carrying Value

 

Amortizing Intangible Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pulp brand recipes

 

 

15

 

 

$50

 

 

$(5)

 

$45

 

 

$50

 

 

$(3)

 

$47

 

Non-compete agreement

 

 

2

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

(62)

 

 

-

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

(62)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Intangible Assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

$112

 

 

$(67)

 

$45

 

 

$112

 

 

$(65)

 

$47

 

v3.24.2.u1
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES  
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

2024

 

 

December 31,

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$1,638

 

 

$1,233

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

410

 

 

 

3

 

Employee retention credit funds

 

 

865

 

 

 

865

 

Accrued interest payable

 

 

29

 

 

 

32

 

Accrued payroll

 

 

259

 

 

 

270

 

Accrued severance and Director's Fee

 

 

380

 

 

 

-

 

Accrued vacation

 

 

138

 

 

 

80

 

Current lease liability

 

 

-

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

$3,719

 

 

$2,517

 

v3.24.2.u1
NOTES PAYABLE (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
NOTES PAYABLE  
Schedule of notes payable

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Secured promissory note

 

$3,106

 

 

$3,106

 

Future receivables financing agreement with Cedar Advance, LLC

 

 

1,479

 

 

 

-

 

NJD Investments, LLC promissory note

 

 

716

 

 

 

864

 

SBA loan

 

 

150

 

 

 

150

 

Vehicle loans

 

 

284

 

 

 

325

 

Total Gross Debt

 

$5,735

 

 

$4,445

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Gross short term debt

 

 

(4,983)

 

 

(387)

Less: Long-term debt discount

 

 

-

 

 

 

(18)

Net Long Term Debt

 

$752

 

 

$4,040

 

Schedule maturities of long-term debt

Years Ending December 31,

 

Secured Promissory Notes

 

 

Cedar Advance, LLC loan

 

 

NJD Investments, LLC Promissory Note

 

 

SBA Loan

 

 

Vehicle Loans

 

 

Total

 

2024 (remaining)

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,230

 

 

 

153

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

1,427

 

2025

 

 

3,106

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

316

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

92

 

 

 

3,763

 

2026

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

247

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

329

 

2027

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

59

 

 

 

59

 

Thereafter

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

157

 

Total

 

$3,106

 

 

$1,479

 

 

$716

 

 

$150

 

 

$284

 

 

$5,735

 

v3.24.2.u1
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT)  
Schedule of shares of common stock

 

 

Number of Shares

 

Issuances of common stock in public offering

 

 

2,437,000

 

Sale of common stock pursuant to Equity Distribution Agreement

 

 

181,710

 

Exercises of warrants

 

 

174,000

 

Issuances of common stock to employees and consultants

 

 

6,000

 

Issuance of common stock as payment for severance

 

 

3,502

 

Issuance of common stock to round up shares due to stock split

 

 

72,898

 

Common stock issued during the six months ended June 30, 2024

 

 

2,875,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary table of common stock share transactions:

 

 

 

 

Shares outstanding at December 31, 2023

 

 

285,282

 

Common stock issuances

 

 

2,875,110

 

Shares outstanding at June 30, 2024

 

 

3,160,392

 

Schedule of warrants

 

 

Warrants

(Underlying Shares)

 

 

Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share

 

Outstanding December 31, 2023

 

 

179,345

 

 

$133.65

 

Warrants issued in public offering

 

 

5,660,750

 

 

 

1.45

 

Warrants exercised

 

 

(174,000)

 

 

0.01

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2024

 

 

5,666,095

 

 

$5.68

 

v3.24.2.u1
LEASES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
LEASES  
Summary of Operating Lease assets and lease Liabilities

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating lease assets

 

$-

 

 

$34

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

$-

 

 

$34

 

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ORGANIZATION NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details Narrative) - $ / shares
1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Nov. 10, 2023
Sep. 08, 2021
Oct. 14, 2020
Jan. 26, 2023
Jan. 18, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Jun. 08, 2023
Common stock, shares authorized             100,000,000 100,000,000  
Description of reverse stock split   declared a 20-for-1 forward stock split of our common stock declared a 20-for-1 forward stock split of our common stock reverse stock split of 1-for-30 and decreased 1-for-5 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock declared a 1-for-2 reverse stock split of our common stock      
Common stock, par value             $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001  
Initial public offering shares 10,000,000           100,000,000    
Capital Stock Of The Company [Member] | Maximum [Member]                  
Common stock, shares authorized 110,000,000               10,000,000
Capital Stock Of The Company [Member] | Minimum [Member]                  
Common stock, shares authorized 20,000,000               6,666,667
Common Stock Shares [Member]                  
Common stock, shares authorized   200,000,000 20,000,000 6,666,667   50,000,000 100,000    
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Revenue $ 4,268 $ 4,221 $ 7,401 $ 6,676
Herbs, Produce & Floral [Member]        
Revenue 3,835 3,887 6,589 5,830
Vitamins and Supplements [Member]        
Revenue $ 433 $ 334 $ 812 $ 846
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Reserve for credit losses $ 87,858   $ 136,858
Insured limitations amount 1,948,548   $ 413,701
Advertising expenses $ 73,584 $ 29,152  
Description of payments for the fixtures treated as a reduction in revenue expect the agreement to be terminated before the end of the three-year term, the aggregate cost of the fixtures of approximately $806,947 will be treated as a reduction in the transaction price of products sold to the Buyer during the three-year term of the contract    
Installation of fixtures amount $ 806,947    
Agreement expiry date December 31, 2026    
One Customers [Member] | Sales Member      
Revenue percentage     41.10%
Gross outstanding trade receivables, Percentage 24.90%    
Four Customers [Member]      
Gross outstanding trade receivables, Percentage     80.40%
Three Customers [Member]      
Gross outstanding trade receivables, Percentage 90.80%    
Total revenue from five customer percentage 76.30% 81.00%  
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INVENTORY (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
INVENTORY    
Raw materials $ 577 $ 341
Work-in-progress 299 258
Finished goods 15 79
Total inventory $ 891 $ 678
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PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Subtotal $ 5,405 $ 5,243
Less accumulated depreciation (1,906) (1,350)
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net 3,499 3,893
Construction in progress [Member]    
Subtotal 308 182
Furniture and equipment [Member]    
Subtotal 1,297 1,276
Computer hardware [Member]    
Subtotal 8 6
Leasehold improvements [Member]    
Subtotal 3,134 3,121
Vehicles [Member]    
Subtotal 456 456
Land [Member]    
Subtotal $ 202 $ 202
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PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements [Member]    
Depreciation expense $ 560,073 $ 705,118
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amortizing Intangible Assets, gross carrying value $ 112 $ 112
Amortizing Intangible Assets, accumulated amortization (67) (65)
Amortizing Intangible Assets, net carrying value 45 47
Pulp Brand Recipes [Member]    
Amortizing Intangible Assets, gross carrying value 50 50
Amortizing Intangible Assets, accumulated amortization (5) (3)
Amortizing Intangible Assets, net carrying value $ 45 47
Amortizing Intangible Assets, estimated useful life in years 15 years  
Non-compete agreement [Member]    
Amortizing Intangible Assets, gross carrying value $ 62 62
Amortizing Intangible Assets, accumulated amortization (62) (62)
Amortizing Intangible Assets, net carrying value $ 0 $ 0
Amortizing Intangible Assets, estimated useful life in years 2 years  
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
INTANGIBLE ASSETS    
Amortization expense $ 1,667 $ 1,667
Estimated annual amortization expense    
2024 3,333  
2025 3,333  
2026 3,333  
2027 3,333  
thereafter $ 28,333  
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES    
Accounts payable $ 1,638 $ 1,233
Accrued expense 410 3
Employee retention credit funds 865 865
Accrued interest payable 29 32
Accrued payroll 259 270
Accrued severance and Director's fees 380 0
Accrued vacation 138 80
Current lease liability 0 34
Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $ 3,719 $ 2,517
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NOTES PAYABLE (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
NOTES PAYABLE    
Secured promissory note $ 3,106 $ 3,106
Future receivables financing agreement with Cedar Advance, LLC 1,479 0
NJD Investments, LLC promissory note 716 864
SBA loan 150 150
Vehicle loan 284 325
Total gross debt 5,735 4,445
Less: Gross short term debt (4,983) (387)
Less: Debt discount 0 (18)
Net long term debt $ 752 $ 4,040
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NOTES PAYABLE (Details 1)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Secured Promissory Notes [Member]  
2024 (remaining) $ 0
2025 3,106
2026 0
2027 0
Thereafter 0
Long term debt total 3,106
NJD Investments, LLC Promissory [Member]  
2024 (remaining) 153
2025 316
2026 247
2027 0
Thereafter 0
Long term debt total 716
SBA Loan [Member]  
2024 (remaining) 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 0
Thereafter 150
Long term debt total 150
Vehicle Loans [Member]  
2024 (remaining) 44
2025 92
2026 82
2027 59
Thereafter 7
Long term debt total 284
Total [Member]  
2024 (remaining) 1,427
2025 3,763
2026 329
2027 59
Thereafter 157
Long term debt total 5,735
Cedar Advance, LLC Loan [Member]  
2024 (remaining) 1,230
2025 249
2026 0
2027 0
Thereafter 0
Long term debt total $ 1,479
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NOTES PAYABLE (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 07, 2024
Mar. 14, 2024
Jun. 02, 2020
Aug. 30, 2022
Jun. 22, 2020
Mar. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Unamortized discount             $ 0   $ 18,000    
Interest amount             557,000 $ 275,000      
Loss on extinguishment             344,805        
Unamortized financing fees             69,551        
Future Receivables Financing Agreement with Cedar Advance, LLC [Member]                      
Fees and expenses   $ 50,000                  
Prior payment   1,050,000                  
Net funds   1,000,000                  
Sale   1,491,000                  
Withdrawal amount   53,250                  
Payment due   $ 1,491,000                  
Vehicle Loan [Member]                      
Outstanding balance             89,948   $ 85,885    
Long term debt balance outstanding             239,343        
Short-term debt, net of discounts             193,615        
Accrued interest rate                 10.49% 7.64%  
Financing agreements                 $ 151,850 $ 158,214 $ 102,681
Loan Maturity date                 2028 2027 2026
Vehicle Loan [Member] | Minimum Member                      
Accrued interest rate                     16.84%
Vehicle Loan [Member] | Maximum Member                      
Accrued interest rate                     18.66%
First Sament Note Member                      
Accrued interest             9,363   $ 9,363    
Unamortized discount             12,446   19,429    
Outstanding balance             3,106,458   3,106,458    
Promissory note     $ 653,870     $ 3,000,000          
Interest rate     3.50%     3.50%          
Maturity date     Jun. 03, 2023     Mar. 30, 2025          
First Sament Note One Member                      
Accrued interest             27,125        
Outstanding balance             606,653        
Debt principal             70,420       $ 23,203
NJD Investments, LLC Promissory Note [Member]                      
Accrued interest                   $ 19,210  
Outstanding balance             308,279   300,683    
Promissory note       $ 1,136,000              
Interest rate       5.00%              
Monthly installment       $ 28,089              
Guaranteed amount       $ 1,136,000              
Long term debt balance outstanding             407,622   563,685    
Future accounts receivable $ 2,485,000                    
Future accounts receivable purchase price 1,750,000                    
Future accounts receivable cash received 544,250                    
Remaining amount due under the Cedar Agreement 1,118,250                    
Fees and expenses $ 87,500                    
Required to pay Cedar 35.00%                    
Cedar to withdraw $ 65,395                    
Due to Cedar 2,485,000                    
Interest amount $ 735,000                    
Maturity date       Sep. 01, 2026              
SBA Loan [Member]                      
Accrued interest             19,357   18,756    
Outstanding balance             $ 150,000   $ 150,000    
Interest rate         3.75%            
Proceeds from loan         $ 150,000            
Maturity date         Jun. 22, 2050            
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
shares
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT)  
Issuances of common stock in public offering 2,437,000
Exercises of warrants 174,000
Sale of common stock pursuant to Equity Distribution Agreement 181,710
Issuances of common stock to employees and consultants 6,000
Issuance of common stock as payment for severance 3,502
Issuance of common stock to round up shares due to stock split 72,898
Common stock issued during the six months ended June 30, 2024 2,875,110
Shares outstanding 285,282
Common stock issuances 2,875,110
Shares outstanding 3,160,392
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Details 1)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Exercises of warrants 174,000
Warrants to Purchase [Member]  
Warrant outstanding beg 179,345
Warrants issued in public offering 5,660,750
Exercises of warrants (174,000)
Warrant outstanding 5,666,095
Weighted average exercise price per share Warrant outstanding | $ / shares $ 133.65
Weighted average exercise price per share Warrants issued in public offering | $ / shares 1.45
Weighted average exercise price per share Warrants exercised | $ / shares 0.01
Weighted average exercise price per share warrant outstanding | $ / shares $ 5.68
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 07, 2024
Jun. 08, 2023
May 23, 2024
Jan. 18, 2022
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 22, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Stock-based compensation expense         $ 38,280      
Restricted stock awards to employees and consultants         6,000      
Common stock, authorized         100,000,000     100,000,000
Gross proceeds         $ 1,187,000 $ 0    
Common stock, par value         $ 0.0001     $ 0.0001
Common stock, issued during the year         2,875,110      
Common stock, issued         3,160,392     285,282
Common stock, outstanding         3,159,019     285,282
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]                
Common stock, issued during the year         3,502      
Common stock issued fair value         $ 25,000      
Future stock compensation grants         6,455      
Increase the number of shares available for grant under the 2022 Plan         650,000      
2024 Public offering [Member]                
Offering and reimbursement and legal fees         $ 80,000      
Issued of warrants to purchase         132,750      
Exercise price     $ 2.26   $ 2.26   $ 1.49  
Gross proceeds from issue of warrant under placement agreement         $ 5,998,120      
Paid underwriting fees         499,868      
Gross proceeds from issue of warrant under placement agreement net         $ 5,498,252      
2024 Equity Distribution Agreement [Member] | Series A Convertible Preferred Stocks [Member]                
Aggregate offering price $ 1,146,893              
Commission rate 3.50%              
Common stock shares sold         181,710      
Gross proceeds         $ 1,146,890      
Underwriting discounts and commissions and expenses         $ 40,141      
2023 Public Offering [Member]                
Description of best-efforts public offering Company issued an aggregate of 80,950 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 93,093 shares of common stock (“February Follow-On Warrants”) pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Company and Maxim Group LLC, as representative of the underwriters (the “Representative”) and raised approximately $10.2 million in gross proceeds. The February Follow-On Warrants, which became exercisable on February 7, 2023, grant the holder the right to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price equal to $126.00 per share. The February Follow-On Warrants expire on February 7, 2028. In addition to customary cashless exercise, the holders had the right to effect an “alternative cashless exercise” on or after April 10, 2023. In an “alternative cashless exercise,” the aggregate number of shares of common stock issuable is equal to the product of (i) the aggregate number of shares of common stock that would be issuable upon exercise of the February Follow-On Warrant if it was exercised for cash and (ii) 0.5. Also on February 7, 2023, the Company issued warrants to the Representative to purchase up to 4,048 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $139.60 per share. These warrants became exercisable on August 2, 2023 and will expire on February 2, 2028   Company completed a best-efforts public offering (the “2024 Offering”) of (i) 2,437,000 common units, each consisting of one share of common stock, one Class A warrant (“ Class A Warrant”) to purchase one share of common stock and one Class B warrant (“Class B Warrant,” together with the Class A Warrants, the “Warrants”) to purchase one share of common stock at a purchase price of $2.26 per unit; and (ii) 218,000 pre-funded units, each consisting of one pre-funded warrant to purchase one share of common stock (“Pre-Funded Warrant”), one Class A Warrant and one Class B Warrant at a purchase price of $2.25 per unit          
Initial Public Offering [Member]                
Stock Option Plan   15,000   50,000        
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LEASES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
LEASES    
Operating lease assets $ 0 $ 34
Operating lease liabilities $ 0 $ 34
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LEASES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
LEASES      
Lease payments per month during the period $ 21,860    
Total operating lease cost $ 151,621   $ 146,392
Short term lease liabilities     $ 34,415
Short-term leases   $ 53,250  
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Apr. 02, 2024
Jan. 25, 2024
Payment of products $ 806,947    
Michael James [Member]      
Separation Agreement terms, description eligible to earn milestone payments under the Separation Agreement in an aggregate amount up to $300,000 if he completes certain transitional deliverables for the Company    
Salary     $ 300,000
Restricted stock award with a fair value   $ 25,000  
Payment of products $ 191,667    
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GOING CONCERN (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Net Income (Loss) $ (1,932) $ (638) $ (5,909) $ (3,517)
Going Concern [Member]        
Net Income (Loss)     (5,900)  
Cash balance $ 2,200   $ 2,200  

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