Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Note
1 - Organization and Nature of Operations
Global
Equity Partners, Plc. (“GEP”), a private company, was organized under the laws of the Republic of Seychelles on September
2, 2009. Global Equity International Inc. (the “Company” or “GEI”), a reporting company since June 21,
2012, was organized under the laws of the state of Nevada on October 1, 2010. On November 15, 2010, GEP executed a reverse recapitalization
with GEI. On August 22, 2014, we formed a Dubai subsidiary of GEP called GE Professionals DMCC. On June 10, 2016, GEI incorporated
its wholly owned subsidiary, called GEP Equity Holdings Limited (“GEP EH”), under the laws of the Republic of Seychelles.
On March 14, 2017, the Company´s board of directors unanimously voted to transfer the ownership of GE Professionals DMCC
(Dubai) to GEP EH.
Revenue
is generated from business consulting services and employment placements.
Note
2 - Basis of Presentation
The
accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and disclosures necessary for a comprehensive
presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. It is management’s opinion, however, that all
material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statements
presentation.
The
unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K, which contains the audited financial statements and notes thereto, together with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis,
for the year ended December 31, 2016. The interim results for the period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of
results for the full fiscal year.
Note
3 - Going Concern
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization
of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These consolidated financial statements do not
include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be
necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
As
reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $369,017 and net cash used in operations
of $111,750 for the three months ended March 31, 2017; and a working capital deficit of $1,819,676 as of March 31, 2017. It is
management’s opinion that these factors may raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going
concern for a period of twelve months from the issue date of this report.
The
ability for the Company to continue its operations is primarily dependent on:
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a)
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Continually
engaging with new clients which over the years have become consistent.
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b)
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Consummating
and executing current engagements.
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Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Whilst
the Company´s current engagements are being consummated and executed, the Company may also have to resort to borrowing additional
funds with certain related parties, such as management, and also third party funders to sustain the Company’s existence.
In addition, in the event that operating cash flows are slowed, the Company would reduce its overheads wherever possible and any
monies owed to the management can be forgiven, if necessary.
The
Company´s deferred revenue, $200,000 at March 31, 2017, is non-refundable hence once certain contractual milestones are
achieved or contractual terms pass over time, as applicable, on each individual engagement a proportion of deferred revenue will
become revenue for the Company and therefore no cash outlays are required for these liabilities.
The
two largest debts (The Able Foundation loan & Eden loan) stated on our current liabilities are non-collateralized and non-convertible
loans. However, Able Foundation has a judgment against the Company, which is currently under appeal (See Note 10).
Note
4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles
of Consolidation
Global
Equity International Inc. is the parent company of its two 100% owned subsidiaries called Global Equity Partners Plc. and GEP
Equity Holdings Limited. GEP Equity Holdings Limited is the parent company of its 100% owned subsidiary, GE Professionals DMCC
(Dubai). All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting
period.
Making
estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect
of a condition, situation, or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered
in formulating its estimate could change in the near term due to one or more future non-confirming events. Accordingly, the actual
results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates in the accompanying financial statements include allowance for
doubtful accounts and loans, estimates of fair value of securities received for services, estimates of fair value of securities
held, depreciation of fixed assets, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, derivative valuations, and equity valuations for
non-cash equity grants.
Risks
and Uncertainties
The
Company’s operations are subject to significant risk and uncertainties including financial, operational, competition and
potential risk of business failure. The risk of social and governmental factors is also a concern since the Company is headquartered
in Dubai.
Cash
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At March
31, 2017 and at December 31, 2016 the Company had no cash equivalents.
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Accounts
Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The
Company recognizes accounts receivable in connection with the services provided. The Company recognizes an allowance for doubtful
accounts based on an analysis of current receivables aging and expected future write-offs, as well as an assessment of specific
identifiable customer accounts considered at risk or uncollectible. There was no allowance for bad debt at March 31, 2017 and
December 31, 2016.
Foreign
currency policy
The
Company’s accounting policies related to the consolidation and accounting for foreign operations are as follows: The
accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars. The functional currency of the Company’s
Dubai subsidiary is the Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). All foreign currency balances and transactions are translated into United
States dollars “$” and/or “USD” as the reporting currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at
the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rate of exchange
prevailing during the reporting period. Equity transactions are translated at each historical transaction date spot rate.
Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period are included as a component of
our stockholders’ equity (deficit) as “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)”. Since the AED is
pegged to the U.S. dollar, translation gains and losses are always De Minimis, therefore a statement of comprehensive income
(loss) is not presented. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the statement of
operations.
Investments
(A)
Classification of Securities
Marketable
Securities
At
the time of the acquisition, a marketable security is designated as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading, which depends
on the ability and intent to hold such security to maturity. Securities classified as trading and available-for-sale are reported
at fair value, while securities classified as held-to-maturity are reported at amortized cost.
Any
unrealized gains and losses are reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains (losses) are computed
on a specific identification basis and are reflected in the statement of operations.
Cost
Method Investments
Securities
that are not classified as marketable securities are accounted for under the cost method. These securities are recorded at their
original cost basis and are subject to impairment testing.
(B)
Other than Temporary Impairment
The
Company reviews its equity investment portfolio for any unrealized losses that would be deemed other than temporary and require
the recognition of an impairment loss in income statement. If the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, the Company evaluates,
among other factors, general market conditions, the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost, and the Company’s
intent and ability to hold the investments. Management also considers the type of security, related-industry and sector performance,
as well as published investment ratings and analyst reports, to evaluate its portfolio. Once a decline in fair value is determined
to be other than temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established. If market,
industry, and/or investee conditions deteriorate, the Company may incur future impairments. The Company did not record any permanent
impairment during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or March 31, 2016.
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Fixed
Assets
Fixed
assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided based on estimated useful lives
of the assets. Cost of improvements that substantially extend the useful lives of assets can be capitalized. Repairs and maintenance
expenses are to be charged to expense when incurred. In case of sale or disposal of an asset, the cost and related accumulated
depreciation are removed from the consolidated financial statements.
Beneficial
Conversion Feature
For
conventional convertible debt where the rate of conversion is below market value, the Company records any “beneficial conversion
feature” (“BCF”) intrinsic value as additional paid in capital and related debt discount.
When
the Company records a BCF, the relative fair value of the BCF is recorded as a debt discount against the face amount of the respective
debt instrument. The discount is amortized over the life of the debt. If a conversion of the underlying debt occurs, a proportionate
share of the unamortized amounts is immediately expensed.
Debt
Issue Costs
The
Company may pay debt issue costs in connection with raising funds through the issuance of debt whether convertible or not or with
other consideration. These costs are recorded as debt discounts and are amortized over the life of the debt to the statement of
operations as amortization of debt discount.
Original
Issue Discount
If
debt is issued with an original issue discount, the original issue discount is recorded to debt discount, reducing the face amount
of the note and is amortized over the life of the debt to the statement of operations as amortization of debt discount. If a conversion
of the underlying debt occurs, a proportionate share of the unamortized amounts is immediately expensed.
Valuation
of Derivative Instruments
ASC
815 “Derivatives and Hedging” requires that embedded derivative instruments be bifurcated and assessed, along with
free-standing derivative instruments such as warrants, on their issuance date and measured at their fair value for accounting
purposes. In determining the appropriate fair value, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing formula. Upon conversion
of a note where the embedded conversion option has been bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative liability, the Company records
the shares at fair value, relieves all related notes, derivatives and debt discounts and recognizes a net gain or loss on debt
extinguishment.
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Revenue
Recognition
We
recognize revenue from the services we provide in accordance with ASC Topic 605,
Revenue Recognition
. ASC Topic 605 sets
forth guidance as to when revenue is realized or realizable and earned, which is generally, when all of the following criteria
are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services have been performed; (3) the
seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Generally, the contract
terms for these services are relatively short in duration.
We
receive consideration in the form of cash and/or securities.
We
recognize cash consideration as revenues as the services are performed either on a pro rata basis or on a milestone basis.
Securities
received as consideration are often earned at a point in time when the specified event occurs and the securities are issued to
us. Therefore, we measure and recognize these securities received at fair value on the date of receipt. If securities are received
in advance of completion of our services, the fair value will be recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue as the
services are completed.
All
revenues are generated from clients whose operations are based outside of the United States.
At
March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had the following concentrations of accounts receivable with customers:
Customer
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March 31, 2017
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December 31, 2016
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PDI
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23.48
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%
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91.74
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%
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DUO
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3.29
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%
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8.26
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%
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SCL
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11.74
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%
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0
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%
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FAD
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19.94
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%
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0
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%
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DHG
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41.55
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%
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0
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%
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100
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%
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100
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%
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For
the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had the following concentrations of revenues with customers:
Customer
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March 31, 2017
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March 31, 2016
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PDI
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0
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%
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36.65
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%
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QFS
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0
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%
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54.16
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%
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INSCX
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0
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%
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4.74
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%
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GPL
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0
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%
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1.19
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%
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EEC
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24.74
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%
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3.26
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%
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DUO
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0.94
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%
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0
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%
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SCL
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9.37
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%
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0
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%
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TLF
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12.05
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%
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0
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%
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FAD
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15.92
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%
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0
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%
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AGL
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3.83
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%
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0
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%
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DHG
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33.16
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%
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0
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%
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100
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%
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100
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%
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Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Deferred
Revenue
Deferred
revenue represents fees that have been received by the Company for requested services that have not been completed. Following
table illustrates the movement in deferred revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31,
2016:
Balance, December 31, 2016
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$
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200,000
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New payments received during the period
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-
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Cash deferred revenue recognized as revenue during the period
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-
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Securities deferred revenue recognized as revenue during the period
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-
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Balance, March 31, 2017
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$
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200,000
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Share-based
Payments
The
Company recognizes all forms of share-based payments to employees, including stock option grants, warrants and restricted stock
grants at their fair value on the grant date, which is based on the estimated number of awards that are ultimately expected to
vest.
Share
based payment awards issued to non-employees for services rendered are recorded at either the fair value of the services rendered
or the fair value of the share-based payment, whichever is more readily determinable as of the measurement date. Amounts received
prior to the measurement date are adjusted to fair value at each reporting period until a measurement date is achieved.
The
grants are amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods, which is generally the vesting period
.
Share
based payments, excluding restricted stock, are valued using a Black-Scholes pricing model.
When
computing fair value, the Company considered the following variables:
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The
risk-free interest rate assumption is based on the U.S. Treasury yield for a period consistent with the expected term of the
share based payment in effect at the time of the grant.
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The
expected term is developed by management estimate.
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The
Company has not paid any dividends on common stock since inception and does not anticipate paying dividends on its common
stock in the near future.
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The
expected volatility is based on management estimates which are based upon our historical volatility.
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The
forfeiture rate is based on historical experience.
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Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Earnings
per Share
The
basic net earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by weighted average number of shares of common
stock outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted
average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during the period.
As
at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had common stock equivalents of 12,897,059 and 2,941,176 common shares respectively,
in the form of fixed price convertible notes, which, if converted, would be dilutive. See Note 7(E). These common stock equivalents
were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share because the effects would have been anti-dilutive due to the
net losses.
Fair
Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities
The
Company measures assets and liabilities at fair value based on an expected exit price as defined by the authoritative guidance
on fair value measurements, which represents the amount that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability,
as the case may be, in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value may be based on assumptions that
market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The
authoritative guidance on fair value measurements establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value on either a recurring
or nonrecurring basis whereby inputs, used in valuation techniques, are assigned a hierarchical level. The following are the hierarchical
levels of inputs to measure fair value:
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Level
1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
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Level
2: Inputs reflect quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; quoted prices for similar
assets or liabilities in active markets; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities;
or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
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Level
3: Unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s assumptions incorporated in valuation techniques used to determine fair
value. These assumptions are required to be consistent with market participant assumptions that are reasonably available.
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The
carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounts payable to
related parties and loans payable to related parties, approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these instruments.
The
Company measures its derivative liabilities at fair market value on a recurring basis and measures its non-marketable securities
at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Consequently, the Company had gains and losses reported in the statement of operations.
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
The
following is the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at March
31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable
inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
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March 31, 2017
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December 31, 2016
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Level 3 – Non-Marketable Securities – Non-recurring
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$
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3,085,322
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$
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3,085,322
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The
following section describes the valuation methodologies the Company uses to measure financial instruments at fair value:
Marketable
Securities
— The Level 2 position consists of the Company’s investment in equity securities of stock held in publicly
traded companies. The valuation of these securities is based on significant inputs that are observable or can be derived from
or corroborated by observable market data. These valuations are typically based on quoted prices in active markets. The Company´s
investments in equity securities are in relatively inactive markets.
Non-Marketable
Securities at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
— Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
The level 3 position consist of investments accounted for under the cost method. The Level 3 position consists of investments
in equity securities held in private companies.
Management
believes that an “other-than-temporary impairment” would be justified, as according to ASC 320-10 an investment is
considered impaired when the fair value of an investment is less than its amortized cost basis. The impairment is considered either
temporary or other-than-temporary. The accounting literature does not define other-than-temporary. It does, however, state that
other-than-temporary does not mean permanent, although, all permanent impairments are considered other-than-temporary. The literature
does provide some examples of factors, which may be indicative of an “other-than-temporary impairment”, such as:
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the
length of time and extent to which market value has been less than cost;
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the
financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and
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the
intent and ability of the holder to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated
recovery in market value.
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Management
believes that the fair value of its investment has been correctly measured, as the length of time that the stock has been less
than cost is nominal.
Changes
in Level 3 assets measured at fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were as follows:
Balance, December 31, 2016
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3,085,322
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Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
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-
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Securities received for services during the period
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-
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Sales and settlements during the period
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-
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Impairment loss
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|
|
-
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Balance, March 31, 2017
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$
|
3,085,322
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Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
There
are no new accounting pronouncements that have any impact on the Company’s financial statements other than discussed below:
In
May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This update is intended to improve the
financial reporting requirements for revenue from contracts with customers by providing a principle-based approach. The core principle
of the standard is that revenue should be recognized when the transfer of promised goods or services is made in an amount that
the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for the transfer of goods and services. The update also requires disclosures
enabling users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising
from contracts with customers. On July 9, 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date of this guidance by one year. On March
17, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Principal versus Agent Considerations,
which clarifies how an entity determines if it is a principal or an agent for each specified good or service promised to the customer,
the nature of each specified good or service, and how an entity that is principal obtains control of a good and service provided
by another party involved in providing goods or services to a customer. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from
Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which clarifies the guidance related
to whether goods or services are distinct within the context of contract and therefore a performance obligation and the timing
and pattern of revenue recognition for IP licenses. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
(Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which provides clarifying guidance in certain narrow areas and
added some practical expedients. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606):
Technical Corrections and Improvements, which provides clarifying guidance in certain technical areas. The standard and related
amendments will be effective for financial statements issued by public companies for interim and annual reporting periods beginning
after December 16, 2018. Early adoption of the standard is permitted, but not before the original date of financial statements
issued by public companies for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 16, 2017. We currently do not plan
to early adopt this guidance and are evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements
as well as transition methods.
In
August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flow (Topic 230). This update is intended to reduce diversity in practice
in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. The update provides new guidance regarding the classification
of debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments, contingent consideration payments
made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned
life insurance policies including bank-owned life insurance policies, distributions received from equity method investments, beneficial
interests in securitized transactions, and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. This
standard will be effective for financial statements issued by public companies for the annual and interim periods beginning after
December 15, 2017. Early adoption of the standard is permitted. The standard will be applied in a retrospective approach for each
period presented. We have completed an initial evaluation of this standard, which requires cash payments for debt prepayment or
debt extinguishment costs should be classified as cash outflows for financing activities. We have determined that there were no
cash payments involved in debt extinguishment during the three months ended March 31, 2017, hence there will be no potential impact
on our financial statements due to this update. We will continue to evaluate the potential impact of this guidance on our consolidated
financial statements.
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
In
February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). The FASB issued ASU 2016-02
to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance
sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. Under ASU 2016-02, a lessee will recognize in the statement of
financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-to-use asset representing its right to
use the underlying asset for the lease term. The amendments of this ASU are effective for reporting periods beginning after December
15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. An entity will be required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest
period presented using a modified retrospective approach. Management currently does not plan to early adopt this guidance and
is evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the consolidated financial statements as well as transition methods.
In
January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments—Overall (Topic 825-10): “Recognition and Measurement
of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” ASU 2016-01 amends the guidance on the classification and measurement of
financial instruments. Some of the amendments in ASU 2016-01 include the following: 1) requires equity investments (except those
accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair
value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; 2) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without
readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; 3) requires public business entities
to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; and 4) requires an
entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting
from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value; among
others. For public business entities, the amendments of ASU 2016-01 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of ASU 2016-01 on its
consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
Note
5 – Investments
The
Company, through its subsidiaries Global Equity Partners Plc. (GEP) and GEP Equity Holdings Limited (GEP EH), holds the following
common equity securities in private and reporting companies as at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
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March 31, 2017
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December 31, 2016
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Company
|
|
No. of Shares
|
|
|
Book value
|
|
|
No. of Shares
|
|
|
Book value
|
|
|
Status
|
M1 Lux AG
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
Private Company
|
Monkey Rock Group Inc.
|
|
|
1,500,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,500,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Reporting Company – OTC
|
Voz Mobile Cloud Limited
|
|
|
3,200,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,200,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Private Company
|
Arrow Cars International Inc.
|
|
|
3,000,000
|
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
|
3,000,000
|
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
Private Company
|
Direct Security Integration Inc.
|
|
|
400,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
400,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Private Company
|
Primesite Developments Inc.
|
|
|
5,606,521
|
|
|
|
1,781,521
|
|
|
|
5,606,521
|
|
|
|
1,781,521
|
|
|
Private Company
|
Duo World Inc.
|
|
|
3,481,133
|
|
|
|
880,850
|
|
|
|
3,481,133
|
|
|
|
880,850
|
|
|
Reporting Company – OTC
|
Quartal Financial Solutions AG
|
|
|
2,271
|
|
|
|
419,365
|
|
|
|
2,271
|
|
|
|
419,365
|
|
|
Private Company
|
|
|
|
19,189,925
|
|
|
$
|
3,084,736
|
|
|
|
19,189,925
|
|
|
$
|
3,084,736
|
|
|
|
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
The
Company, through its subsidiary GEP Equity Holdings Limited (GEP EH), holds the following preferred equity securities in private
and reporting companies as at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
|
|
March 31, 2017
|
|
|
December 31, 2016
|
|
|
|
Company
|
|
No. of Shares
|
|
|
Book value
|
|
|
No. of Shares
|
|
|
Book value
|
|
|
Status
|
Duo World Inc.
|
|
|
136,600
|
|
|
$
|
136
|
|
|
|
136,600
|
|
|
$
|
136
|
|
|
Reporting Company – OTC
|
Primesite Developments Inc.
|
|
|
450,000
|
|
|
|
450
|
|
|
|
450,000
|
|
|
|
450
|
|
|
Private Company
|
|
|
|
586,600
|
|
|
$
|
586
|
|
|
|
586,600
|
|
|
$
|
586
|
|
|
|
At
March 31, 2017, there were no identifiable events or changes in circumstances that had a significant adverse effect on the value
of the investments; hence, no impairment is required as of March 31, 2017.
Note
6 – Fixed Assets
Following
table reflects net book value of fixed assets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
|
|
March 31, 2017
|
|
|
December 31, 2016
|
|
|
Useful Life
|
Furniture and Equipment
|
|
$
|
38,815
|
|
|
$
|
38,815
|
|
|
3 to 5 years
|
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
$
|
(31,387
|
)
|
|
$
|
(28,600
|
)
|
|
|
Net fixed assets
|
|
$
|
7,428
|
|
|
$
|
10,215
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016, was $2,787 and $2,848, respectively.
Note
7 – Debt & Accounts Payables
(A) Accounts
Payables and other accrued liabilities
The
following table represents breakdown of accounts payable as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively:
|
|
March 31, 2017
|
|
|
December 31, 2016
|
|
Accrued salaries and benefits
|
|
$
|
125,426
|
|
|
$
|
89,184
|
|
Accounts payables
|
|
|
102,805
|
|
|
|
83,354
|
|
|
|
$
|
228,231
|
|
|
$
|
172,538
|
|
(B) Accrued
Contingencies and Penalties
Following
is a breakdown of accrued liabilities as at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively:
|
|
March 31, 2017
|
|
|
December 31, 2016
|
|
Provision for potential damages - See Note 7(D)
|
|
$
|
184,656
|
|
|
$
|
184,656
|
|
Provision for late filing fee of 2013 Tax return
|
|
|
10,492
|
|
|
|
10,492
|
|
Other
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,361
|
|
|
|
$
|
195,148
|
|
|
$
|
196,509
|
|
(C) Accounts
Payable and Accrued Liabilities – Related Parties
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
The
following table represents the accounts payable and accrued expenses to related parties as of March 31, 2017 and December 31,
2016, respectively:
|
|
March 31, 2017
|
|
|
December 31, 2016
|
|
Accrued salaries and benefits
|
|
$
|
132,229
|
|
|
$
|
52,587
|
|
Expenses payable
|
|
|
165
|
|
|
|
1,161
|
|
|
|
$
|
132,394
|
|
|
$
|
53,748
|
|
(D) Notes
Payable
Following
is the summary of all non-convertible notes, net of debt discount, including the accrued interest and accrued liabilities as at
March 31, 2017:
Date of Note
|
|
Principal
(net of debt discount)
|
|
|
Accrued Interest
|
|
|
Accrued Liabilities
|
|
|
Total Payable
|
|
October 9, 2013
|
|
$
|
120,420
|
|
|
$
|
106,196
|
|
|
$
|
184,656
|
|
|
$
|
411,272
|
|
October 17, 2013
|
|
|
319,598
|
|
|
|
160,402
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
480,000
|
|
November 26, 2013
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
37,971
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
37,971
|
|
October 13, 2016
|
|
|
132,084
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
132,084
|
|
December 6, 2016
|
|
|
153,333
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
153,333
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2017
|
|
$
|
725,435
|
|
|
$
|
304,569
|
|
|
$
|
184,656
|
|
|
$
|
1,214,660
|
|
|
●
|
On
October 9, 2013, the Company secured a two-month loan for GBP 75,000 (equivalent to $120,420) with the understanding that
the Company will issue 10,000 common restricted shares, issued to the lender on December 7, 2013, and also repay 35,000 GBP
(equivalent to $56,196) in lieu of interest. As the principal and interest was not paid back to the lender on time, the Company
compensated the lender with an additional 20,000 common restricted shares and for this the lender agreed to a five-month extension.
This stock compensation was issued to the lender also on December 12, 2013. This loan is currently in default. Total accrued
interest as at March 31, 2017 is $106,196. The Company also accrued $184,656 provision for potential damages due to the ongoing
litigation in the Dubai Courts as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, which is included in “Accrued contingencies
and penalties” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. (See Note 7(B) and 10)
|
|
|
Principal
|
|
|
Accrued Interest
|
|
|
Accrued Liabilities
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2016
|
|
$
|
120,420
|
|
|
$
|
106,196
|
|
|
$
|
184,656
|
|
Repayments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Interest accrued
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2017
|
|
$
|
120,420
|
|
|
$
|
106,196
|
|
|
$
|
184,656
|
|
|
●
|
On
October 17, 2013, the Company secured a three-month bridge loan for 200,000 GBP (equivalent to $319,598) with the agreement
to repay the principal plus 5% per month interest on or before January 18, 2014. The note holder received, as a form of guarantee,
1,600,000 shares of Direct Security Integration Inc. and the note holder is currently trying to sell these shares. The shares
used as a form of guarantee formed part of the assets of our Company.
|
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
On
September 18, 2015, the Company and the note holder agreed to amend the previous terms of the agreement and both parties agreed
on the new terms whereby the company is now liable to pay $500,000 as full and final payment of the October 17, 2013 loan principal,
accrued interest, and all other related penalties. This repayment will not accrue any further interest or penalties. As a result,
the Company has reversed the excess accrued interest and monitoring fee payable amounting to $660,578 recognized as a gain on
settlement; leaving the principal loan balance of $319,598 and accrued interest balance $180,402 of as on September 30, 2015.
On
December 21, 2015, the company repaid first installment of the accrued interest amounting to $20,000; leaving the accrued interest
balance of $160,402 and principal loan balance $319,598 of as on December 31, 2015. The remaining installments totaling to $480,000,
as per the amended agreement, have not been paid as of March 31, 2017.
Loan granted in 2013
|
|
$
|
319,598
|
|
Interest accrued in 2013
|
|
|
39,602
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2013
|
|
$
|
359,200
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest accrued in 2014
|
|
|
390,197
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2014
|
|
$
|
749,397
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Monitoring fee accrual
|
|
|
124,175
|
|
Interest accrued in 2015
|
|
|
287,006
|
|
Interest repayment
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
Excess interest and monitoring fee gain
|
|
|
(660,578
|
)
|
Balance at December 31, 2015
|
|
$
|
480,000
|
|
Interest accrued during the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2016
|
|
$
|
480,000
|
|
Interest accrued during the period
|
|
|
-
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2017
|
|
$
|
480,000
|
|
|
●
|
On
October 13, 2016, the Company secured a six-month non-convertible loan for $135,000 carrying an original issue discount of
$30,000. In addition, the company agreed to pay $5,000 to the note holder to cover their legal costs and the interest will
not be accrued on the outstanding principal balance unless an event of default occurs. During the three months ended March
31, 2017, $2,500 of the debt issuance costs and $15,000 of the debt discount balance was amortized to income statement, leaving
an unamortized issue cost and discount balance of $2,916.
|
Principal loan amount
|
|
$
|
135,000
|
|
Original issue discount
|
|
|
(30,000
|
)
|
Issuance costs
|
|
|
(5,000
|
)
|
Amortization of OID and issuance costs
|
|
|
32,084
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2017
|
|
$
|
132,084
|
|
(Net of unamortized discount and issue costs of $2,916)
|
|
|
|
|
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
|
|
Subsequent
to the three months ended March 31, 2017, after receipt of $135,000 from Mammoth Corporation (New Lender) on April 13, 2017,
St. George (Previous Lender) assigned and transferred to the Mammoth Corporation all of its rights, title and interest in
and to the promissory note initially issued by GEQU to St. George Investments LLC in the amount of $135,000 dated October
13, 2016. The Company re-negotiated the loan terms with new lender (Mammoth Corporation) after the above assignment and issued
a restated 9 months fixed price convertible promissory note amounting to $162,000 dated April 13, 2017. The terms of this
exchanged note were a one-time 20% increase in the principal loan of $27,000, increasing the principal sum from $135,000 to
$162,000. The new lender also has a right, at any time after the issue date of the revised note until the outstanding balance
has been paid in full, to convert all or any part of the outstanding balance into common shares of the Company at a fixed
conversion price of $0.012. Fair value of the Company´s stock as on the date of exchange was $0.0106. Hence, there was
no beneficial conversion feature (BCF) of the Note, as the agreed conversion price is higher than the fair value of the Company´s
stock as on April 13, 2017. The Company accounted for this exchange as a debt extinguishment of previous note dated October
13, 2016 and $27,000 was recognized as loss on debt extinguishment. (See Note 11).
|
|
|
|
|
●
|
On
December 6, 2016, the Company secured a six-month non-convertible loan for $167,500 carrying an original issue discount of
$37,500. In addition, the company agreed to pay $5,000 to the note holder to cover their legal costs and the interest will
not be accrued on the outstanding principal balance unless an event of default occurs. During the three months ended March
31, 2017, $2,500 of the debt issuance costs and $18,750 of the debt discount balance was amortized to income statement, leaving
an unamortized issue cost and discount balance of $14,167.
|
Principal loan amount
|
|
$
|
167,500
|
|
Original issue discount
|
|
|
(37,500
|
)
|
Issuance costs
|
|
|
(5,000
|
)
|
Amortization of OID and issuance costs
|
|
|
28,333
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2017
|
|
$
|
153,333
|
|
(Net of unamortized discount and issue costs of $14,167)
|
|
|
|
|
(E) Fixed
Price Convertible Notes Payable
Following
is the summary of all fixed price convertible notes, net of debt discount, including the accrued interest as at March 31, 2017:
Date of Note
|
|
Principal
(net
of debt
discount)
|
|
|
Accrued
Interest
|
|
|
Total
Payable
|
|
July
1, 2016
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
February
6, 2017
|
|
|
28,599
|
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
29,599
|
|
February
23, 2017
|
|
|
128,073
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
128,073
|
|
Balance,
March 31, 2017
|
|
$
|
156,672
|
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
$
|
157,672
|
|
●
|
|
On
August 27, 2015, the Company secured a six-month non-convertible loan for $135,000 carrying an original issue discount of
$30,000. In addition, the company agreed to pay $5,000 to the note holder to cover their legal costs and the interest will
not be accrued on the outstanding principal balance unless an event of default occurs.
|
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
During
the three months ended March 31, 2016, $1,667 of the debt issuance costs and $10,000 of the debt discount balance was amortized
to income statement, leaving an unamortized issue cost and discount balance of $0.
On
March 18, 2016, the Company entered into an exchange agreement with the same lender whereby original purchase agreement dated
August 27, 2015 was exchanged with the new agreement to extend the loan repayment term until April 17, 2016. The total exchange
price for $135,000 of principal of the Old Note was as follows:
|
|
●
|
$135,000
principal of New Note, and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
●
|
an
issuance of 1,000,000 common shares to the lender as exchange shares.
|
Also,
in the new note, there was an addition of a conversion option that the lender has right at any time after the exchange date
until the outstanding balance has been paid in full, to convert all or any part of the outstanding balance into common shares
of the Company at a fixed conversion price of $0.025. There was no beneficial conversion feature as the conversion price was
higher than the current market value of the
Company´s stock at that time. Since a conversion option was added to
the note in the March 18, 2016 modification, this modification was accounted for as a debt extinguishment on that date and
$25,200 was recognized as loss on debt extinguishment.
On
April 28, 2016, St. George decided not to opt for converting the principal loan to common shares. Instead, on April 28, 2016,
the Company renegotiated the loan terms, further extending the repayment to July 1, 2016. The terms of this further extension
were a one-time 10% interest payment of $13,500 to be added to the principal of $135,000 and the issuance of 3,000,000 common
shares. The Company accounted for this further extension as a debt extinguishment of previous extension dated March 18, 2016 and
$58,200 was recognized as loss on debt extinguishment comprising of $13,500 of interest payment and $44,700 for issuance of 3,000,000
common shares of the Company valued at a fair value of $0.0149 on the date of new exchange.
On
July 1, 2016, after receipt of $148,500 from Mammoth Corporation (New Lender), St. George (Previous Lender) assigned and transferred
to the Mammoth Corporation all of its rights, title and interest in and to the promissory note initially issued by the Company
to St. George Investments LLC in the amount of $148,500 dated April 28, 2016. The Company re-negotiated the loan terms with new
lender (Mammoth Corporation) after the above assignment and issued a restated 9-month convertible promissory note amounting to
$163,350 dated July 1, 2016. The terms of this exchanged note were a one-time 10% increase in the principal loan of $14,850, increasing
the principal sum from $148,500 to $163,350. The new lender also has a right, at any time after the issue date of revised note
until the outstanding balance has been paid in full, to convert all or any part of the outstanding balance into common shares
of the Company at a fixed conversion price of $0.017. The fair value of stock as on the date of exchange was $0.0197. This indicated
a beneficial conversion feature (BCF) of the Note as the conversion price is lower than the fair value of the Company´s
stock as on July 1, 2016. The Company accounted for the difference arising due to BCF amounting to $25,944 as a debt discount
with a corresponding effect to additional paid in capital. Interest on unpaid principal balance shall not accrue during the term
of the note unless an event of default occurs. The Company accounted for this exchange as a debt extinguishment of previous note
dated April 28, 2016 and $14,850 was further recognized as loss on debt extinguishment.
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
On
September 16, 2016, the note holder partially converted $59,500 of the note to the common shares of the Company at an agreed fixed
price of $0.017 per share. As a result of this conversion, the Company issued 3,500,000 common shares to Mammoth Corporation.
On
December 1, 2016, the note holder partially converted $53,850 of the note to the common shares of the Company at an agreed fixed
price of $0.017 per share. As a result of this conversion, the Company issued 3,167,647 common shares to Mammoth Corporation.
On
February 2, 2017, the Company issued 5,000,000 common shares to Mammoth Corporation in order to settle remaining payable balance
in full amounting to $50,000. The Company verbally agreed to a conversion price of $0.01 per share other than the contractual
fixed price of $0.017 per share, in order to fully settle this obligation; thereby $39,324 was recognized as a loss on conversion
of this note and remaining debt discount balance arising due to BCF amounting to $2,647 was fully amortized on the date of final
conversion.
|
●
|
On
February 6, 2017, the Company secured from a private individual, a nine-month fixed price convertible loan amounting to $60,000
having an interest at 10% per annum and an agreed fixed conversion price of $0.012 per share. Fair value of the Company´s
stock as on the date of exchange was $0.0198. This indicated a beneficial conversion feature (BCF) of the Note as the conversion
price is lower than the fair value of the Company´s stock as on February 6, 2017. The Company accounted for the difference
arising due to BCF amounting to $39,000 as a debt discount with a corresponding effect to additional paid in capital.
|
During
the three months ended March 31, 2017, the company amortized $7,599 of debt discount balance arising due to BCF, leaving un-amortized
debt discount balance of $31,401 as of March 31, 2017. The outstanding convertible note balance amounted to $60,000 as of March
31, 2017.
|
●
|
On
August 25, 2016, the Company secured a six-month non-convertible loan for $167,500 carrying an original issue discount of
$37,500. In addition, the company agreed to pay $5,000 to the note holder to cover their legal costs and the interest will
not be accrued on the outstanding principal balance unless an event of default occurs. During the three months ended March
31, 2017, $1,667 of the debt issuance costs and $12,500 of the debt discount balance was amortized to income statement, leaving
an unamortized issue cost and discount balance of $0.
|
On
February 23, 2017, St. George (Previous Lender) assigned and transferred to the Mammoth Corporation all of its rights, title and
interest in and to the promissory note initially issued by the Company to St. George Investments LLC in the amount of $167,500
dated August 25, 2016. The Company re-negotiated the loan terms with new lender (Mammoth Corporation) after the above assignment
and issued a restated 9 months fixed price convertible promissory note amounting to $184,250 dated February 23, 2017. The terms
of this exchanged note were a one-time 10% increase in the principal loan of $16,750, increasing the principal sum from $167,500
to $184,250. The new lender also has a right, at any time after the issue date of revised note until the outstanding balance has
been paid in full, to convert all or any part of the outstanding balance into common shares of the Company at a fixed conversion
price of $0.017. Fair value of the Company stock as on the date of exchange was $0.0179. This indicated a beneficial conversion
feature (BCF) of the Note as the conversion price is lower than the fair value of the Company stock as on February 23, 2017. The
Company accounted for the difference arising due to BCF amounting to $9,754 as a debt discount with a corresponding effect to
additional paid in capital. Interest on unpaid principal balance shall not accrue during the term of the note unless an event
of default occurs. The Company accounted for this exchange as a debt extinguishment of previous note dated August 25, 2016 and
$16,750 was recognized as loss on debt extinguishment.
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
On
March 28, 2017, the note holder partially converted $50,000 of the note to the common shares of the Company at a conversion price
of $0.0080925 per share, this particular conversion price was less than the agreed fixed price of $0.017, due to the note entering
into temporary default. As per the agreement, an event of default occurs when the closing bid price of the Company stock falls
below the agreed level of $0.0135. This default clause can be remedied by trading over $0.0135 for 4 consecutive trading days.
As a result of this conversion, the Company issued 6,178,560 common shares to Mammoth Corporation and $40,305 was recognized as
a loss on conversion of this note.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2017, the company amortized $3,577 of debt discount balance arising due to BCF, leaving un-amortized
debt discount balance of $6,177 as of March 31, 2017. The outstanding convertible note balance amounted to $134,250 as of March
31, 2017.
Subsequent
to the three months ended March 31, 2017; on April 13, 2017, the note holder partially converted $67,125 of the note to the common
shares of the Company at a conversion price of $0.006565 per share, this particular conversion price was less than the agreed
fixed price of $0.017, due to the note entering into temporary default. As per the agreement, an event of default occurs when
the closing bid price of the Company stock falls below the agreed level of $0.0135. This default clause can be remedied by trading
over $0.0135 for 4 consecutive trading days. As a result of this conversion, the Company issued 10,224,676 common shares to Mammoth
Corporation and $66,527 was recognized as a loss on conversion of this note.
Note
8 - Stockholders’ Equity
(A)
Preferred Stock
On
November 30, 2011, the Company designated 5,000,000 of its authorized preferred stock as Series “A” convertible preferred
shares. On November 13, 2012, the Company’s board of directors approved an amendment to the Certificate of Designation;
to amend the voting rights and conversion rights of the Company’s Series “A” preferred shares as follows:
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Rights: 10 votes per share (votes along with common stock);
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Conversion
Rights: Each share of Series “A” Preferred is convertible into ten (10) shares of common stock 1 day after the
second anniversary of issuance;
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Dividend
Rights: None;
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Liquidation
Rights: None
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On
May 19, 2015, the board of directors agreed to the non-redemption of the redeemable Series “A” Preferred Shares and
the officers of the company that held these Preferred Shares, returned all 1,983,332 Shares of the Company to Treasury. Since
the preferred shares were vested upon issuance in prior years, the cancellation of these shares was considered a contribution
back to the company at zero cost with no gain or loss recognized.
On
July 15, 2015 the designation of the 5,000,000 Series “A” preferred shares was withdrawn.
Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
On
November 10, 2016, the Company designated 45,000,000 of its authorized preferred stock as Series “B” convertible preferred
shares. The Certificate of Designation stated the following:
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Rights: 10 votes per share (votes along with common stock);
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Conversion
Rights: Each share of Series “B” Preferred is convertible at any time, and from time to time, into ten (10) shares
of common stock 1 day after the first anniversary of issuance;
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Dividend
Rights: In the event the Board of Directors declares a dividend on the common stock, each Series “B” Preferred
share will be entitled to receive an equivalent dividend as if the Series “B” Preferred share had been converted
into common stock prior to the declaration of such dividend.
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Liquidation
Rights: None
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On
November 11, 2016, all Directors of the Company, offered to retire and exchange an aggregate 450,000,000 shares of Common Stock
owned by them for 45,000,000 Series “B” Preferred Stock. The Company permitted Messrs. Taddei, Dolan and Smith to
exchange 200,000,000, 50,000,000 and 200,000,000 shares of Common Stock, respectively, for 20,000,000, 5,000,000 and 20,000,000
shares of Series “B” Preferred Stock, respectively. There was no loss or gain related to this transaction as the value
of the common shares exchanged equated to the value of the Series “B” Preferred shares received.
(B)
Common Stock
During
the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued 11,178,560 common shares because of partial conversions of two convertible
notes in following manner:
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5,000,000
common shares were issued to Mammoth Corporation at a verbally agreed conversion price of $0.01 per share as a result of a
partial conversion of a convertible note no. 1 amounting to $50,000. See Note 7(E)
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6,178,560
common shares were issued to Mammoth Corporation at an agreed conversion price of $0.0080925 per share per share as a result
of a partial conversion of a convertible note no. 2 amounting to $50,000. See Note 7(E)
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Note
9 – Related Party Transactions
At
March 31, 2017, there were accounts payable and accrued liabilities due to related parties. (See Note 7(C)).
Note
10 – Commitments and contingencies
Contingencies
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On
October 9, 2013, the Company secured a two-month loan for GBP 75,000 (equivalent to $120,420) and issued 10,000 restricted
shares of common stock to the lender, The Able Foundation, on December 7, 2013, and also repay 35,000 GBP (equivalent to
$56,196) in lieu of interest. As the principal and interest was not paid back to the lender on time, the Company compensated
the lender with an additional 20,000 restricted shares of common stock in consideration for a for a five-month extension on
the loan. This stock compensation was issued to the lender also on December 12, 2013. The Company is currently in litigation,
in the courts of Dubai, regarding the Able Foundation loan.
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Global
Equity International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2017
(Unaudited)
The
plaintiff, the Able Foundation, is requesting a settlement of $411,272, which is the $226,616 currently owed, and an additional
$184,656 accrued in 2015 as a provision for potential damages (see Note 7(D)).
On
June 1, 2015, the Company (the defendant) retained the legal services of a Dubai based law firm called Al Safar & Partners.
Currently, there is a judgment against the Company (the defendant) for the recovery of $411,272.
During
2015 and 2016, the Company’s Dubai lawyers, Al Safar & Partners, have appealed this judgment various times based on
the fact that they believed from a legal stand point that:
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the
Company (the defendant) has not been heard, which is a violation of the fundamental principle of law “
Audi Alteram
Partem
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there
is no legal existence of Global Equity Partners Plc. in Dubai, as it is a Republic of Seychelles corporation; hence, the Courts
of Dubai have no jurisdiction in the matter.
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All
prior appeals were rejected by the Dubai Courts, however a new appeal against the formal execution of this judgement was filed
in September 2016 and is still pending as of the date of the filing of this report.
Aside
from the foregoing matter, we are not subject to any other pending or threatened litigation.
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time to time, we may be involved in litigation or disputes relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal
course of business. As of March 31, 2017, we were in dispute with a former client regarding certain payments that we made
on behalf of this former client. We are maintaining an open dialogue with this former client in an effort to resolve the matter.
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On
October 7, 2015, the Company renewed its rent agreement for its head office at Dubai for a further period of two years amounting
to a rental of $31,850 per annum for the first year (from November 2015 until October 2016) and $35,035 for the second year
(from November 2016 until October 2017). This agreement is further renewable for a period of one year at 5% higher than the
current rent.
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11 – Subsequent events
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On
April 5, 2017, the Company was engaged by an IT client, which is providing bespoke applications to different organizations
as well as developing its own IP with highly disruptive technologies, called Kognisant Limited, to assist with introducing
them to the Capital Markets in the Middle East and various other regions of the globe. Our mandate is also to assist with
listing of their shares on the OTC Markets via a possible reverse merger.
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On
April 13, 2017, the Mammoth Corporation partially converted $67,125, of the second note to the common shares of the Company
at a conversion price of $0.006565 per share, this conversion price was less than the agreed fixed price of $0.017, due to
the note entering into temporary default. As per the agreement, an event of default occurs when the closing bid price of the
Company stock falls below the agreed level of $0.0135. This default clause can be remedied by trading over $0.0135 for 4 consecutive
trading days. As a result of this conversion, the Company issued 10,224,676 common shares to Mammoth Corporation and $66,527
was recognized as a loss on conversion of this note.
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On
April 13, 2017, after receipt of $135,000 from Mammoth Corporation (New Lender), St. George (Previous Lender) assigned and
transferred to the Mammoth Corporation all of its rights, title and interest in and to the promissory note initially issued
by the Company to St. George Investments LLC in the amount of $135,000 dated October 13, 2016. The Company re-negotiated the
loan terms with new lender (Mammoth Corporation) after the above assignment and issued a restated 9 months fixed price convertible
promissory note amounting to $162,000 dated April 13, 2017. The terms of this exchanged note were a one-time 20% increase
in the principal loan of $27,000, increasing the principal sum from $135,000 to $162,000. The new lender also has a right,
at any time after the issue date of revised note until the outstanding balance has been paid in full, to convert all or any
part of the outstanding balance into common shares of the Company at a fixed conversion price of $0.012. Fair value of the
Company´s stock as on the date of exchange was $0.0106. Hence, there was no beneficial conversion feature (BCF) of the
Note, as the agreed conversion price is higher than the fair value of the Company´s stock as on April 13, 2017. The
Company accounted for this exchange as a debt extinguishment of previous note dated October 13, 2016 and $27,000 was recognized
as loss on debt extinguishment. (See Note 7(D)).
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