Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
September
30, 2020
GSRX
Industries Inc. (“the Company”) is a Nevada corporation formed under the name Cyberspace Vita, Inc. (“Cyberspace”)
on November 7, 2006. The Company changed its name from Cyberspace to Green Spirit Industries Inc. on May 18, 2017. The Company
changed its name from Green Spirit Industries Inc. to GSRX Industries Inc. on June 22, 2018.
The
Company is in the business of operating medical cannabis dispensaries in Puerto Rico and cannabis related businesses in California.
Effective November 24, 2020 the Company sold all of its dispensaries in Puerto Rico (Note 9).
Liquidity,
Financial Condition and Management Plan
Our
consolidated financial statements contemplate that we will continue as a going concern and do not contain any adjustments that
might result if we were unable to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our
ability to raise additional capital and implement our business plan. If we are unable to achieve or sustain profitability or to
secure additional funds from our Parent, we may not be able to meet our obligations as they come due, raising substantial doubts
as to our ability to continue as a going concern. Any such inability to continue as a going concern may result in our stockholders
losing their entire investment. There is no guarantee that we will become profitable or secure additional funds from our parent.
We are also planning on funding through private placements and continuing initiatives to raise capital to meet future working
capital requirements.
Historically,
the Company had net losses and negative cash flows from operations. The Company continues to experience liquidity constraints
due to the continuing losses.
We
believe our existing and available capital resources will be sufficient to satisfy our funding requirements through the second
quarter of 2021. However, we continue to evaluate various options to further reduce our cash requirements to operate at a reduced
rate, as well as options to raise additional funds.
2.
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Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
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Basis
of Presentation
The
consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted. However, in the opinion
of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments, unless otherwise indicated) necessary to present
fairly the consolidated financial position and results of its operations for the periods presented have been made. The results
for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends or of results to be expected for the full year. These consolidated
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31,
2019 (including the notes thereto) set forth in Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 11, 2020.
Principles
of Consolidation
The
consolidated financial statements through September 30, 2020 include the accounts of the Company and the following entities, all
of which have fiscal year ends of December 31. (Note 1).
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100% owned subsidiary, Project 1493, LLC;
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100% owned subsidiary, Andalucia 511, LLC;
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51% majority owned subsidiary, Spirulinex, LLC;
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55% majority owned subsidiary, Sunset Connect Oakland, LLC;
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55% majority owned, Green Spirit Essentials, LLC;
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100% owned subsidiary, Green Spirit Mendocino, LLC; and
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100% owned subsidiary, 138 Main Street PA, LLC.
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100% owned subsidiary, GSRX SUPES, LLC
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100% owned subsidiary, Point Arena Supply Co., LLC
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100% owned subsidiary, Ukiah Supply Company, LLC
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100% owned subsidiary, Pure and Natural, LLC
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94% owned subsidiary, Point Arena Manufacturing, LLC
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100% owned subsidiary, Point Arena Distribution, LLC
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51% majority owned subsidiary, Pure and Natural-Lakeway, LLC
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51% majority owned subsidiary, Pure and Natural One-TN, LLC
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95% owned subsidiary, Green Room Palm Springs, LLC
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All
intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
Use
of Estimates and Assumptions
The
preparation of the consolidated financial statements that are 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 disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all cash on hand, cash in banks and all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months
at purchase or less to be cash and cash equivalents. At times, cash and cash equivalent balances at a limited number of banks
and financial institutions may exceed insurable amounts. At September 30, 2020 the Company had $278,570 in excess of FDIC depository
insurance coverage. In the Company’s Puerto Rico operations, the Company holds cash from sales in multiple safes. The cash
is used to pay vendors and certain taxes required to be paid with cash. The Company deposits cash into bank from safes when vendors
require payment by check. As of September 30, 2020, the Company held approximately $68,000 in safes.
Cash
held in escrow, in the name of the Company, is held by Gunnison Bank (“Gunnison”). The escrow account was established
to hold the deposits from the sale of equity in subsidiaries and hold funds for businesses under subscription agreements. There
are no restrictions on the funds held by Gunnison on the Company’s behalf.
Investments,
fair value
On
March 30, 2019 the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Agreement”) and an Ancillary Rights
Agreement (the “Ancillary Agreement”) with Chemesis International Inc., a British Columbian Corporation (“CADMF”).
In the Share Agreement, the Company received 7,291,874 pre-split, restricted shares of common stock of CADMF initial fair value.
On December 20, 2019 CADMF completed a reverse 1:10 stock split, reducing the shares held to 729,187. Fair value of the investment
as of September 30, 2020 was $258,132. CADMF is quoted on the OTCQB market and closed on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at $0.354
per share.
Investments,
cost method
Pure
and Natural, LLC made a $50,000 investment on January 4, 2019 for a 10% equity and profits interest in The Zen Stop, LLC. The
Zen Stop is a mobile wellness business called “Zen Stop.”
The investment is carried at the cost basis as it is a private company and fair value cannot be determined.
Pure
and Natural, LLC purchased 25,167 membership units in Buzznog, LLC for $20,000 on March 6, 2019. The investment is carried at
the cost basis as it is a private company and fair value cannot be determined.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company recognizes revenue at an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to receive in
exchange for transferring goods or services to its customers. The Company’s policy is to record revenue when control of
the goods transfers to the customer.
In
limited instances when products are sold under consignment arrangements, the Company does not recognize revenue until control
over such products has transferred to the end consumer.
The
Company incurs costs associated with product distribution, such as freight and handling costs. The Company has elected to treat
these costs as fulfillment activities and recognizes these costs at the same time that it recognizes the underlying product revenue.
The
following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by type and by state/territory:
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For the Three Months Ended September 30,
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2020
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2019
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2020
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2019
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Revenues by Type
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Wholesale
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$
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1,373
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$
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852
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$
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2,191
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$
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51,180
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Retail
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2,744,585
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2,756,306
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8,184,716
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9,011,282
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Total
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$
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2,745,958
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$
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2,757,158
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$
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8,186,907
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$
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9,062,462
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For the Three Months Ended September 30,
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2020
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2019
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2020
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2019
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Revenues by State/Territory
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California
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$
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110,064
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$
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175,810
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$
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303,163
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$
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409,803
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Tennessee
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12,814
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10,113
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38,479
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Texas
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1,373
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2,648
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4,795
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90,915
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Puerto Rico
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2,634,521
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2,565,886
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7,868,836
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8,523,265
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Total
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$
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2,745,958
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$
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2,757,158
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$
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8,186,907
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$
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9,062,462
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Accounts
Receivable
The
Company carries its accounts receivable at their estimated realizable amounts and periodically evaluates the credit condition
of its customers. The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable is based on the Company’s historical bad debt experience
and on management’s evaluation of collectability of the individual outstanding balances. As of September 30, 2020, the Company
had not identified any uncollectible accounts.
Advance
to Parent and Affiliate
On
October 11, 2019 the Company sold real estate in Puerto Rico, resulting in net proceeds of $920, 402. The Company advanced the
proceeds to its parent, Chemesis in exchange for a note due January 31, 2020, bearing an interest of at Prime plus 1.0% per month.
Through May 6, 2020 Chemesis repaid $650,000 on the loan. On May 6, 2020 the Company amended the loan agreement with Chemesis
to repay $100,000 of the loan by May 30, 2020 and the balance paid in full by November 6, 2020. As of the date of this report,
Chemesis did not make the loan payment of $100,000 due on May 30, 2020 or the balance in full due by November 6, 2020, but had
repaid an additional $77,604 of the advance by September 30, 2020. The Company has placed a Reserve for Collection of the Advance
to Parent and Affiliate for the outstanding balance of $192,798 as of September 30, 2020. The current balance due on the
note as of the date of this report is $228,798.
As
of September 30, 2020, the Company advanced $1,605,782 to Natural Ventures Puerto Rico, LLC (“NVPR”), a subsidiary
of Chemesis as an informal, unsecured, due upon demand advance. The Company has placed a Reserve for Collection of the Advance
to Parent and Affiliate for the outstanding balance of $1,605,782 as of September 30, 2020. The current balance of the
advance due as of the date of this report is $1,663,707.
Inventory
The
Company’s inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, determined by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”)
method. Inventory consists of cannabis products, such as flower, edibles, creams, oils and cannabis accessories as pipes, bowls
and cartridges; and CBD products, such as soft gels, tinctures, balms, pain cream and vape pens.
Inventory
is comprised of the following items:
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As of
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As of
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September 30,
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December 31,
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2020
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2019
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Finished goods – flower
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$
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128,103
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$
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135,074
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Finished goods – cannabis products
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405,167
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195,311
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Finished goods – CBD products
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78,617
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111,931
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Total
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$
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611,887
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$
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442,316
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Fixed
Assets
Fixed
assets are recorded at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:
Type of Asset
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Estimated Life
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Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
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5 – 10 years
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Building and Leasehold improvements
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5 - 25 years
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Share
based Compensation
Compensation
cost relating to share-based payment transactions (including the cost of all employee stock options) is required to be recognized
in the consolidated financial statements and covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options,
restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. That cost is measured
based on the estimated fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. (See Note 3).
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
The
carrying value of the Company’s current liabilities approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion the Company is not exposed, except for cash balances in excess of the
FDIC depository insurance coverage, to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
Income
Taxes
The
Company follows the accrual method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities
are recognized for the estimated tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying values
and their respective income tax basis (temporary differences). The effect on the deferred income tax assets and liabilities of
a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company was organized under
the laws of Nevada and therefore will be taxed at statutory U.S. federal corporate income tax rates.
Basic
Earnings per Share
The
Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with FASB ASC 260 “Earnings per Share”, which specifies
the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings (loss) per share for entities with publicly held common
stock.
Basic
net income (loss) per share amounts are computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from the Company’s earnings per share calculation due to the exercise
price being significantly higher than current market price of the Company’s shares. The total number of potentially dilutive
securities which have been excluded is 995,334. (Note 3).
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
As
of June 30, 2020 and through February 12, 2021 there were several new accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting
Standards Board. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not
believe the adoption of any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s financial
position or future operating results. The Company will monitor these emerging issues to assess any potential future impact on
its financial statements.
3.
Equity
Series
A Preferred Stock
The
holder of Series A Preferred Stock shall have full voting rights and shall vote together
as a single class with the holders of the Company’s common stock. The holder of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to
fifty-one percent (51%) of the total votes on all matters brought before shareholders of the Company, regardless of the actual
number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding. In addition, the Company is prohibited from issuing any other class
of preferred stock without first obtaining the prior approval of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock. All Series A Preferred
stock issued and outstanding is held by Chemesis International, Inc., the Parent company.
Blank
Check Preferred Stock
The
board of directors is authorized, subject to any limitations prescribed by law, without further vote or action by the common stockholders,
to issue from time to time shares of preferred stock in one or more series. Each series of preferred stock will have the number
of shares, designations, preferences, voting powers, qualifications and special or relative rights or privileges as shall be determined
by the board of directors, which may include, among others, dividend rights, voting rights, liquidation preferences, conversion
rights and preemptive rights.
Warrants
As
of September 30, 2020, the Company had outstanding warrants to purchase 6,995,796 shares of common stock (the “Warrants”).
Each Warrant represents the right to purchase one share of common stock at various exercise prices per share for a period of two
(2) or three (3) years from the date of issuance.
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Warrants Issued
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Exercise Price
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Expiration Date
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February 23, 2018
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232,334
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$
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6.00
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February 23, 2021
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October 5, 2018
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517,800
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$
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2.50
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October 5, 2020
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March 8, 2019
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207,200
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$
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1.75
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March 7, 2021
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Total
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995,334
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The
Company may issue warrants to non-employees in capital raising transactions or for services. In accordance with guidance in ASC
Topic 718, the cost of warrants issued to non-employees is measured on the grant date based on the fair value. The fair value
is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The resulting amount is charged to expense on the straight-line basis
over the period in which the Company expects to receive the benefit, which is generally the vesting period. No warrants were issued
for compensation during the period ended September 30, 2020.
Non-Controlling
Interest
The
following schedule discloses the effects of changes in the Company’s ownership interest in its subsidiaries on the Company’s
equity:
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For the Nine Months Ended
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September 30, 2020
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Net loss attributable to GSRX Industries Inc.
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$
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(1,686,627
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Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests
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(192,182
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Change from net loss attributable to GSRX Industries Inc. and transfers to Non-Controlling Interest
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$
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(1,878,809
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4.
Income Taxes
Deferred
income taxes are reported using the liability method. Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences
and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when,
in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
5.
Final Purchasing Agreements
The
Company entered into the Final Purchasing Agreements (“FPA”) with holders
of licenses to operate medicinal cannabis dispensaries in Puerto Rico. Pursuant to the FPAs, the Company acquired all of the legal
rights, permits, pre-qualification licenses, and leases for five (5) medicinal cannabis dispensaries. The pre-qualification licenses
do not allow the holder to open a dispensary, but instead offers the opportunity to go through the qualifying steps in order to
obtain the requisite operating permit necessary to open the dispensary. Such steps include proving financial viability, background
checks, application of the final permit, proof of certificate of occupancy, employment of a security firm, installation of security
cameras, and other similar compliance matters.
The
Company operates six dispensaries as follows:
Location
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State/Territory
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Date Opened
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Purchase Price
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Dorado
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Puerto Rico
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March 28, 2018
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$
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100,000
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Fajardo
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Puerto Rico
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December 28, 2018
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$
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100,000
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Carolina
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Puerto Rico
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June 1, 2018
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$
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100,000
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Hato Rey
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Puerto Rico
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June 1, 2018
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$
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128,000
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San Juan
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Puerto Rico
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October 2, 2018
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$
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75,000
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Point Arena
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California
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April 2, 2018
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$
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350,000
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The
FPA’s have an indefinite life and are not being amortized.
6.
Related Party Transactions
The
Company entered into executive consulting agreements with its Interim President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”)
effective as of March 10, 2020, replacing Les Ball.
Pursuant
to the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the CEO compensation as follows: (i) a monthly cash fee of $25,000; and (ii) a monthly
bonus equal to 1% of total gross sales based on all revenues in excess of $1,000,000; and (iii) a signing bonus of $25,000 upon
execution of the agreement; and (iv) issued $100,000 of stock based compensation upon execution of the agreement. As of the report
date, the stock has not been issued.
Effective
July 1, 2019, the Company entered into an amended and restated executive consulting agreement with the CFO. Pursuant to the agreement,
the Company agreed to compensate the CFO a monthly fee of $15,000.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the he former CEO was paid $50,000, the new Interim President and CEO was paid $184,238
and CFO was paid $142,500.
On
March 11, 2020 Mr. Christian Briggs, Les Ball and Steve Farkas were replaced on the Board of Directors by Troy Nihart and Jeff
Rogers. Mr. Briggs had served as Chairman, and was replaced by Mr. Nihart.
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Mr. Briggs was paid $28,000 as compensation.
On
April 9, 2018 the Company entered into a consulting agreement with GP Consulting, LLC, an entity owned by Gabrielle Pinto, daughter
of Christian Briggs. GP Consulting, LLC, through its employee Gustavo Pinto, serves as the VP of Operations – Puerto Rico
(“VP Ops”). Pursuant to the agreement, Gustavo Pinto, and the Company agreed to pay to the VP Ops a monthly fee of
$15,000, plus expenses for services and duties customarily performed by and customary to the role of VP Ops.
Effective
July 1, 2019, the Company entered into an amended and restated executive consulting agreement with the GP Consulting. Pursuant
to the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Executive Chairman compensation as follows: (i) a monthly cash fee of $15,000,
payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practices; and (ii) 50,000 restricted shares of the Company’s
common stock, par value $0.001 per share, payable quarterly, effective immediately.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2020, GP Consulting was paid $105,000. Mr. Pinto resigned on June 1, 2020.
On
February 28, 2019 the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a long term supply agreement (“Supply Agreement”)
Natural Ventures PR, LLC (“Supplier”). Pursuant to the terms of the Supply Agreement, the Supplier agreed to supply
a maximum of 300 pounds of medicinal cannabis raw materials and manufactured products to the Company. The Supply Agreement has
a term of ten years. Either party may terminate the Supply Agreement with a written thirty (30) day notice.
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2020 the Company purchased $1,047,128 of product from Natural Ventures Puerto Rico, LLC. As
of September 30, 2020 the Company owed NVPR $528,959 for products purchased which is included in accounts payable on the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet.
On
October 11, 2019 the Company sold real estate in Puerto Rico, resulting in net proceeds of $920,402. The proceeds were sent directly
to its parent, Chemesis in exchange for a note dated October 11, 2019 and due January 31, 2020, bearing an interest of at Prime
plus 1.0% per month. Through May 6, 2020 Chemesis repaid $650,000 on the loan. On May 6, 2020 the Company amended the loan agreement
with Chemesis to repay $100,000 of the loan by May 30, 2020 and the balance paid in full by November 6, 2020. As of the date of
this report, Chemesis did not make the loan payment of $100,000 due on May 30, 2020 or paid the balance in full by November 6,
2020, but had repaid an additional $77,604 of the advance by September 30, 2020. The Company has placed a Reserve for Collection
of the Advance to Parent and Affiliate for the outstanding balance of $192,798 as of September 30, 2020. The current balance
due on the note as of the date of this report is $228,798.
As
of September 30, 2020, the Company advanced $1,605,782 to Natural Ventures Puerto Rico, LLC, a subsidiary of Chemesis as an informal,
unsecured, due upon demand advance. The Company has placed a Reserve for Collection of the Advance to Parent and Affiliate for
the outstanding balance of $1,605,782 as of September 30, 2020. The current balance of the advance due is $1,663,707.
Option
to Sell Interest in Project 1493, LLC
On
May 7, 2020, GSRX Industries Inc. (the “Corporation” or “GSRX”) entered into an option agreement (the
“Option Agreement”) with a royalty right with Natural Ventures PR, LLC (“NVPR”) allowing NVPR to acquire
100% of the issued and outstanding membership interest of GSRX’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Project 1493, LLC (the “1493
Membership Interest”). Project 1493, LLC holds all of GSRX’s currently operating and issued Puerto Rican dispensaries
and cannabis licenses.
Chemesis
International Inc. (“Chemesis”) owns an 80% interest in NVPR and is also GSRX’s largest shareholder.
The
right of NVPR to exercise the option and acquire the 1493 Membership Interest is conditional upon NVPR performing, or causing
to be performed by its parent company Chemesis, the following milestones (the “Milestones”) within the applicable
timelines set forth below:
(a)
paying US$25,000 to GSRX (the “Initial Cash Payment”), and (ii) waiving the 36-month leak-out in respect of the
729,187 common shares of Chemesis currently held by GSRX, which Milestones were completed concurrently with the execution and
delivery of the Option Agreement (such date, the “Effective Date”);
(b)
issuing to GSRX 5,190,000 common shares in the capital of Chemesis (the “Chemesis Shares”) within 10 months after
the Effective Date. The Chemesis Shares will be subject to a 36-month leak-out schedule; and
(c)
paying an additional US$2,475,000 to GSRX within 15 months after the Effective Date.
Immediately
upon NVPR completing, or causing Chemesis to complete, as the case may be, each of the aforementioned Milestones within the respective
timelines set out above, NVPR will be deemed to have acquired all of the 1493 Membership Interest (“Exercise of the Option”).
Upon
Exercise of the Option, NVPR and GSRX shall enter into a royalty agreement (the “Royalty Agreement”), the form of
which was negotiated concurrent with the Option Agreement, pursuant to which NVPR shall grant to GSRX a revenues interest royalty
and the right to receive payments in respect thereof equal to five percent (5%) of the revenues realized by NVPR from the operations
of Project 1493, LLC in Puerto Rico for a period of five years.
Prior
to the Exercise of the Option, either NVPR or GSRX may terminate the Option Agreement upon delivering notice to the other of its
intention to terminate. If GSRX elects to terminate, then NVPR will not acquire the 1493 Membership Interest and GSRX must, as
a condition precedent to such election: (i) return all cash payments it received under the terms of the Option Agreement; (ii)
return the Chemesis Shares (if any) it received under the terms of the Option Agreement; and (iii) pay to Chemesis a break fee
of US$100,000. If NVPR elects to terminate, then NVPR will not acquire the 1493 Membership Interest and GSRX will be entitled
to keep the Initial Cash Payment. Subject to termination of the Option Agreement as described above, the term of the Option is
15 months after the Effective Date.
7.
Commitments and Contingencies
Lease
Commitments
The
Company leases various facilities under operating leases which expire at various dates through July 2028. Under the terms of the
operating lease agreements, the Company is responsible for certain insurance, taxes and common area maintenance expenses. As of
January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC 842 requiring lessees to record assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company
records rent expense on a straight-line basis over the terms of the underlying leases. Lease expense for three months September
30, 2020 and 2019 was $112,140 and $180,316, respectively.
Aggregate
future lease liability payments under ASC 842 are as follows:
Years Endied
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
$
|
506,118
|
|
2021
|
|
|
434,217
|
|
2022
|
|
|
334,529
|
|
2023
|
|
|
240,909
|
|
2024
|
|
|
172,528
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
310,144
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,998,445
|
|
Risk
of Prosecution for Cannabis-Related Companies
A
company that is connected to the marijuana industry must be aware that cannabis-related companies may be at risk of federal, and
perhaps state, criminal prosecution. The Department of Treasury recently issued guidance noting: “The Controlled Substances
Act” (“CSA”) makes it illegal under federal law to manufacture, distribute, or dispense cannabis. Many states
impose and enforce similar prohibitions. As of September 30, 2020 and February __, 2021 the Company has not been notified of any
pending investigations regarding its planned business activities, and is not currently involved in any such investigations with
any regulators.
California
Operating Licenses
Effective
January 1, 2018 the State of California allowed for adult use cannabis sales. California’s cannabis licensing system is
being implemented in two phases. First, beginning on January 1, 2018, the State began issuing temporary licenses. On January 1,
2019 the State ceased issuing temporary licenses and began transitioning 2018 qualifying temporary licenses to provisional and
annual license status.
Green
Spirit Mendocino, LLC holds an annual license which expires April 4, 2021. The license was issued by the Bureau of Cannabis Control
(“BCC”) on April 29, 2020. Point Arena Manufacturing, LLC (“PAM”) holds a Non-Volatile Type 6 Manufacturing
license was issued a license on May 15, 2020 and expires on May 15, 2021. Point Arena Distribution, LLC holds a Distribution Type
11 provisional license issued by the BCC which expires on June 27, 2021.
Although
the possession, cultivation and distribution of cannabis for medical and adult use is permitted in California, cannabis is a Schedule-I
controlled substance and its use remains a violation of federal law. Since federal law criminalizing the use of cannabis preempts
state laws that legalize its use, strict enforcement of federal law regarding cannabis would likely result in our inability to
proceed with our business plan, especially in respect of our cannabis cultivation, production and dispensaries. In addition, our
assets, including real property, cash, equipment and other goods, could be subject to asset forfeiture because cannabis is still
federally illegal.
8.
Legal Proceedings
On
December 30, 2020, the Company was provided a cease and desist letter objecting to the claim that the sale of the Project 1493,
LLC assets to Puerto Rico Industrial Commercial Holdings Biotech Corp. had been completed. The Company’s lawyers are considering
the merits of the foregoing claim.
Litigation
On
July 14, 2020 notice was served to Pure and Natural One-TN, LLC, Pure and Natural Lakeway, LLC and Thomas Gingerich as defendants
in a lawsuit filed by Southwest Legend Investments LLC, a member of the two companies. As of the date of this report, the defendants
have supplied requested information to the plaintiff’s attorney. Plaintiff is seeking damages in excess of $200,000 but
less than $1,000,000.
Nashville
Lease – Pure and Natural, LLC
On
February 8, 2019, Pure and Natural, LLC entered into an operating lease for a 2,525 square foot CBD retail store at 2306 West
End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee for five years beginning February 1, 2019 and ending January 31, 2024. The initial lease obligation
was $7,364 per month and a security deposit of $7,364. The lease was terminated with the landlord on July 10, 2020. Under provisions
of the mutual settlement and release agreement with the landlord to terminate the lease, the Company paid $54,000 and forfeited
the security deposit.
9.
Subsequent Events
Green
Room Palm Springs LLC
On
October 16, 2020 the Company sold its 95% interest in Green Room Palm Springs, LLC for $400,000 to Seneca Capital Partners, LP,
effectively owned by Christian Briggs, former Executive Chairman of the Board.. Included in the sale was the transfer of the escrow
account which held investor funds. The minority investors agreed with the sale, transfer of interest and the transfer of their
escrow account.
Asset
Purchase Agreement to Sell Assets of Project 1493, LLC
On
November 23, 2020, the Company received a payment of $1,500,000 (the “Payment”) from Puerto Rico Industrial Commercial
Holdings Biotech Corp. (“PRICH”) in connection with the purchase to acquire 100% of the assets of GSRX’s wholly-owned
subsidiary, Project 1493, LLC (the “1493 Membership Interest”). Project 1493, LLC holds all of GSRX’s currently
operating and issued Puerto Rican dispensaries and cannabis licenses. The payment was not subject to any escrow or release conditions.
As of the date of this report, the two parties continue negotiations of the terms of the sale. Please see Note 8 for further information.
Under
Regulation S-X, Article 11, Section 3120, pro forma financial information is required if a disposition either by sale, abandonment
or distribution to shareholders has occurred or is probable, and is not fully reflected in the historical financial statements.
As such, the Company reports the following represents the financial information with and without Project 1493 Membership’s
operating income and expenses:
Regulation
S-X, Article 11, Section 3120
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
September 30, 2020
|
|
|
|
Statement of Operations
|
|
|
|
As Presented "Consolidated"
|
|
|
"Project 1493, LLC"
|
|
|
"All Other Companies"
|
|
|
|
"Unaudited"
|
|
|
"Unaudited"
|
|
|
"Unaudited"
|
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
8,186,907
|
|
|
$
|
7,868,836
|
|
|
$
|
318,071
|
|
Cost of Goods Sold
|
|
|
4,064,517
|
|
|
|
3,873,498
|
|
|
|
191,019
|
|
Gross Profit
|
|
|
4,122,390
|
|
|
|
3,995,338
|
|
|
|
127,052
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consulting Fees
|
|
|
733,237
|
|
|
|
322,474
|
|
|
|
410,763
|
|
General and Administrative
|
|
|
2,902,072
|
|
|
|
2,104,240
|
|
|
|
797,832
|
|
Impairment of fixed assets and construction in progress
|
|
|
388,874
|
|
|
|
65,235
|
|
|
|
323,639
|
|
Professional Fees
|
|
|
266,668
|
|
|
|
130,273
|
|
|
|
136,395
|
|
Depreciation Expense
|
|
|
155,451
|
|
|
|
140,534
|
|
|
|
14,917
|
|
Total Operating Expenses
|
|
|
4,446,302
|
|
|
|
2,762,756
|
|
|
|
1,683,546
|
|
Income (Loss) from Operations
|
|
|
(323,912
|
)
|
|
|
1,232,582
|
|
|
|
(1,556,494
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income (Expenses)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option fee
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
Unrealized gain on investments
|
|
|
25,885
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
25,885
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other Income (Expenses)
|
|
|
50,885
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
50,885
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) From Operations Before
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for Income Taxes
|
|
|
(273,027
|
)
|
|
|
1,232,582
|
|
|
|
(1,505,609
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for Income Taxes (Note 4)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
|
(273,027
|
)
|
|
|
1,232,582
|
|
|
|
(1,505,609
|
)
|