As
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2019
File
number: 333-230543
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
S-1/A
(Amendment
No. 6)
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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2834
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80-0931484
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(State
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(Primary
Standard Industrial
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(IRS
Employer
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of
Incorporation)
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Classification
Number)
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Identification
Number)
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8000
NW 31st Street, Unit 19
Doral,
FL 33122
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of
registrant’s principal executive offices)
Please
send copies of all communications to:
Davisson & Associates, PA
4124
Quebec Avenue North, Suite 306
Minneapolis,
MN 55427
Tel.
No.: (763) 355-5678
Fax
No.: (763) 355-5679
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone, including area code)
Approximate
date of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the effective date of this registration statement.
If
any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under
the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. [X]
If
this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please
check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list
the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list
the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large
accelerated filer
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Accelerated
filer
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Non-accelerated
filer
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[X]
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Smaller
reporting company
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[X]
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Emerging
Growth Company
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If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for
complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.
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CALCULATION
OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of Each Class of securities to be registered
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Number of shares of common stock to be registered
(1)
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Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Share
(2)
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Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price
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Amount of Registration
Fee (3)
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Common Stock
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5,873,370
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$
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0.83
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4,992,364.5
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$
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605.07
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(4)
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(1)
In accordance with Rule 416(a), this registration statement shall also cover an indeterminate number of shares that may be issued
and resold resulting from stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions.
(2)
Based on the reported closing price for our common stock on September 20, 2019 of $0.5399. The shares offered, hereunder,
may be sold by the selling stockholder from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or a combination
of these methods at market prices prevailing at the time of sale or at negotiated prices.
(3)
The fee is calculated by multiplying the aggregate offering amount by .0001212, pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Securities Act
of 1933.
(4)
Amount previously paid $605.07.
The
Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until
the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become
effective in accordance with section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the Registration Statement shall
become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
PRELIMINARY
PROSPECTUS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
The
information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities
and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Earth
Science Tech, Inc.
5,873,370
Common Shares
The
selling stockholder identified in this prospectus may offer an indeterminate number of shares of its common stock, which will
consist of up to 5,873,370 shares of common stock to be sold by GHS Investments LLC (“GHS”) pursuant to an Equity
Financing Agreement (the “Financing Agreement”) dated February 28, 2019. As of the date hereof, we have 52,283,400
shares of common stock issued and outstanding. If issued presently, the 5,873,370 shares of common stock registered for resale
by GHS would represent approximately 11.23% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of the date hereof. Additionally,
as of the date hereof, the 5,873,370 shares of our common stock registered for resale herein would represent approximately 30%
of the Company’s public float.
The
selling stockholder may sell all or a portion of the shares being offered pursuant to this prospectus at fixed prices and prevailing
market prices at the time of sale, at varying prices, or at negotiated prices.
We
will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares of our common stock by GHS. However, we will receive proceeds from our
initial sale of shares to GHS pursuant to the Financing Agreement. We will sell shares to GHS at a price equal to 80% of the lowest
trading price of our common stock during the ten (10) consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date on which the
Company delivers a put notice to GHS (the “Market Price”). There will be a minimum of ten (10) trading days between
purchases. No Purchase will be made in an amount greater than three hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($350,000).
GHS
is an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling
the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with
such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares
purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act of 1933.
Our
common stock is traded on OTC Markets under the symbol “ETST”. On September 20, 2019, the reported closing
price for our common stock was $0.5399 per share.
Prior
to this offering, there has been a limited market for our securities. While our common stock is on the OTC Markets, there has
been limited and fluctuating trading volume. There is no guarantee that an active trading market will remain or develop in our
securities.
We are currently under control of a court
appointed receiver (the “Receiver”). The Receiver has broad powers under N.R.S. 78.630, including the power to reorganize
the Registrant or liquidate it and it is not necessary for the Court to state that he has the power to reorganize the corporation
or that he has the power to liquidate it. Those powers are granted by statute when he is appointed as a Receiver. As of the
date of this prospectus the Receiver has determined that there is a viable underlying business; and he plans to effect a reorganization
of it and its operations. In “reorganizing” the Company, the Receiver plans to restructure its debt. In considering
whether to reorganize, the Receiver first determined that there was not a reason to liquidate and wind up its affairs. Having
determined that the Company was not a candidate for liquidation, the Receiver determined that, given the current operations and
the potential for increasing revenues with the addition of capital, that the Company will likely be in a position to pay its expenses
as they come due when the Company’s debt is restructured. As of the date hereof, no definitive plan has been developed that
addresses precisely how the debt will be restructured; and because of the amount at issue in the Cromogen Litigation (See Legal
Proceedings on Page 53, the Receiver will not put a plan of reorganization together until after that matter is resolved on appeal.
While the Cromogen Litigation remains ongoing, the Receiver plans to use the proceeds from this offering for working capital to
increase the Company’s sales, to meet its current expenses (excluding debt incurred prior to the Receiver’s appointment,
which is stayed with in receivership, pending the plan of reorganization), including the costs of receivership and for the ongoing
costs of the Cromogen Litigation. If the Receiver is successful in increasing the Company’s sales and operations, of which
there can be no assurances, he believes that the Company will be able to meet its expenses as they come due out of operations,
including the costs of receivership and the payments associated with the Company’s restructured debt; and that there will
be sufficient funds to support continued growth of the Company’s sales and operations. If successful, this reorganizational
approach will allow the Receiver to structure larger payments to claimants than would otherwise be possible. The Receiver intends
to continue with the Company’s business plan but with a greater focus on producing additional revenue from the existing
Company products as well as new versions of its existing products that may be developed. Thus, once the Cromogen Litigation is
resolved, the Receiver will prepare the plan of reorganization and seek to have it ratified by way of motion before the Court.
Along with the filing of the motion to ratify the plan of reorganization, the Receiver will provide direct notice to each of the
affected parties as well as by filing a Current Report with the Commission on Form 8-K. The Receiver does NOT require the approval
of any of the claimants or the Company stakeholders before preparing the plan of reorganization or making the motion for its to
ratification.. Any party objecting to its treatment under the plan of reorganization, or to the plan itself, may only do so by
making a separate motion so objecting and this is its only recourse. Unlike motion practice in litigation where there is a plaintiff
and defendant; and where one party makes a motion while the other responds by way of filing and serving a reply objecting to the
motion, along with a memorandum in support of the their position, in the case of the Receiver’s motion to ratify the plan
of reorganization, an objecting party to the plan may only object by way of making a separate motion objecting with the Court.
However, the Receiver has the ability and authority under N.R.S. 78.630 to deny a claim, accept a claim or accept a claim in part
and deny a claim in part as part of its duties acting as receiver; and further, underlying this power and authority is the requirement
that the Receiver, as a receiver in equity, take into consideration, the fairness and reasonableness that his reorganization plan
has on all of the claimants and stakeholders. As such, an objecting party moving to challenge the plan of reorganization has a
substantial burden to overcome because the Court will give great deference to a Receiver; and it is extremely unlikely that the
Court would not ratify the reorganization plan. In fact, the Receiver has never had such a challenge by an objecting party accepted
by a court in any of the over 30 matters where he has served as receiver. Once the plan of reorganization has been ratified by
the Court, it becomes executable and after six months, becomes non-appealable (See Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 60(c)(1)).
Following ratification of the plan of reorganization and its implementation, the Receiver will move the Court to be dismissed,
the Court will grant the Receiver’s motion for dismissal as receiver and the Company will be returned to prior management,
who will continue operating and managing the Company under its business plan, initially, as it may have been modified and improved
by the Receiver. However, once the Receiver has been dismissed by the Court and control is ceded back to the prior management,
the Receiver is no longer in control and management is free to manage the Company as it sees fit.
This case is particularly complex because
of the matters at issue in the Cromogen Litigation; and as such, it is not possible to predict, even approximately or with any
degree of certainty, how long it will take to complete the Cromogen Litigation; and since the plan of reorganization is on hold
pending the outcome, the plan of reorganization is on hold as a result; although once started, the plan itself will only take
a few weeks to complete. Additionally it is not possible to determine, once the plan of reorganization is developed, how long
it will take to have it ratified. Initially it depends on the Court and its availability to schedule a hearing; however then,
if there are objections in the form of motions, it will take additional time as the Court needs to schedule hearing(s) for them
and the Receiver needs to respond to those motion(s). If a claimant’s motion objecting is successful, the court will generally
instruct a receiver to develop a new plan of reorganization that takes into account, those issues raised by the complaining/moving
party with which the Court may agree. In theory, this could continue indefinitely until there were no longer complaining parties
and the Court finally ratifies the Receiver’s plan of reorganization, as modified. However, in practice, courts give substantial
deference to receivers, since they do not have the expertise or experience necessary to develop reorganization plans and they
see this as the purview of the receiver. Once ratified, there is a six month period that the Court’s decision is appealable;
and although an appeal requires the posting of a bond and the basis for appeal in these matters is extremely limited, there is
still the possibility that a claimant or stakeholder could bring an appeal challenging the ratification of the plan of reorganization,
notwithstanding the obstacles to bringing an appeal. As a result of these issues, it is impossible to predict how long the Company
will be in receivership or what the ultimate cost of receivership will be.
Reorganizations are fluid, constantly changing
processes and every situation is different. As long as there is a viable underlying business, the Receiver has sufficient powers
to be able to reorganize it and restructure debt in virtually any way necessary so that the Company will be able to pay
its debts as they come due when it emerges from receivership. The potential number of structural changes, and types of
consideration and structures for the payment to creditors are too numerous to list and are limited only by the Receiver’s
creativity. Adding to this complexity, is the fact that the Receiver is also allowed to classify creditors and other constituents
according to classes that it creates based on criteria the it establishes; and it may treat those different classes
differently. As a receiver in equity, Mr. Stevens is also allowed to consider the fundamental fairness to all of
the stakeholders and analyzing the facts of each stakeholder and what they have at risk compared with other stakeholders
as he puts the plan of reorganization in place. In addition to considering issues of fairness and reasonableness,
some of the tools available to a receiver in a reorganization are: canceling shares of stock where little or
no consideration was paid or where allowing those shares to remain outstanding would be unfair to the other shareholders, classifying
creditors into various classes, using receiver’s certificates as super priority debt instruments, promissory notes,
including convertible notes, stock of various classes, including newly created classes, pledging a portion of a
company’s revenue, structured payments to be made over time, granting security interests, etc.; and these
tools are all available as a means to restructure the Company’s debt and to pay creditors and service providers. During
the time that the Company is in receivership, the Receiver is required to make periodic status reports to the Court providing
such information as the Court requires, as requested by the Court. When the plan of reorganization is finally established
and ratified, the Company will be returned to the control of its prior management and the Company will continue
as reorganized, as though it had never been in receivership (except with restructured debt and ideally, with any improvements
in operations that the Receiver may have put in place. The stakeholders that are directly affected by the reorganization will
be notified by the Receiver as to how their claims will be treated under the plan of reorganization; and the
claimants and other stakeholders will also receive notice of actions taken in connection with the reorganization through the
filing of a Current Report on Form 8-K. These items will also be disclosed in the Registrant’s Periodic
Reports filed with the Commission of Forms 10-K and 10Q, as required. If the Receiver is not successful in reorganizing the Company,
the Company may be forced to liquidate its business and this may result in a loss of the entire investment for the investors in
this offering.
This
offering is highly speculative and these securities involve a high degree of risk and should be considered only by persons who
can afford the loss of their entire investment. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 11. Neither the Securities and
Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy
or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The
date of this prospectus is September 27, 2019.
Table
of Contents
The
following table of contents has been designed to help you find information contained in this prospectus. We encourage you to read
the entire prospectus.
You
may only rely on the information contained in this prospectus or that we have referred you to. We have not authorized any person
to give you any supplemental information or to make any representations for us. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to
sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the Common Stock offered by this prospectus. This prospectus
does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any Common Stock in any circumstances in which such
offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor any sale made in connection with this prospectus
shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in our affairs since the date of this prospectus
is correct as of any time after its date. You should not rely upon any information about our company that is not contained in
this prospectus. Information contained in this prospectus may become stale. You should not assume the information contained in
this prospectus or any prospectus supplement is accurate as of any date other than their respective dates, regardless of the time
of delivery of this prospectus, any prospectus supplement or of any sale of the shares. Our business, financial condition, results
of operations, and prospects may have changed since those dates. The selling stockholders are offering to sell and seeking offers
to buy shares of our common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted.
In
this prospectus, “Earth Science” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”
refer to Earth Science Tech, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
You
should carefully read all information in the prospectus, including the financial statements and their explanatory notes under
the Financial Statements prior to making an investment decision.
This
summary highlights selected information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. While this summary highlights what we consider
to be important information about us, you should carefully read this entire prospectus before investing in our Common Stock, especially
the risks and other information we discuss under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes
beginning on page F-1. Our fiscal year end is March 31 and our fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 are sometimes referred
to herein as fiscal years 2019 and 2018, respectively as well as for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018.
Some of the statements made in this prospectus discuss future events and developments, including our future strategy and our
ability to generate revenue, income and cash flow. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which could
cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Note
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”. Unless otherwise indicated or the context requires otherwise, the words “we,”
“us,” “our”, the “Company” or “our Company” or “Earth Science”
refer to Earth Science Tech, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and each of our subsidiaries.
Corporate
History
Earth
Science Tech, Inc. (“ETST” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on
April 23, 2010 under the name Ultimate Novelty Sports Inc. The Company provided consulting services to the athletic facilities
industry and offered a full range of consulting services, including start-up strategy development, membership pricing and management,
operational analysis, marketing and public relations and staff training.
On
May 6, 2010, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Ultimate Novelty Sports Inc., an Ontario, Canada Corporation (“UNSI
Canada”). On October 30, 2013, pursuant to a sale of subsidiary agreement (the “Sale of Subsidiary Agreement”)
the Company sold all of the capital stock of UNSI Canada to Optimal, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
On
January 29, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Pure Health, Inc. (“Pure”), a Puerto Rican
corporation (the “Pure Consulting Agreement”). The purpose of the Pure Consulting Agreement was to retain Pure to
consult the Company with regard to the development of health and wellness products as well as nutritional supplements, including
idea generation, preforming and designing formulations for products to be used in the health and nutrition market.
On
March 6, 2014, the Company changed its name from Ultimate Novelty Sports, Inc. to Earth Science Tech, Inc. (the “Name Change”).
On
May 28, 2014 the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) approved the Name Change and a change of trading
symbol from UNOV to ETST.
On
June 6, 2014, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
and a Certificate of Designation creating a Preferred A class of stock with 10,000,000 preferred A shares (the “Preferred
A Shares”) having a par value of $0.001 per share.
On
March 6, 2015, the Company entered into a License and Distribution Agreement (the “I Vape License and Distribution Agreement”)
with I Vape Vapor, Inc. a Minnesota corporation (“I Vape”). Pursuant to the I Vape License and Distribution Agreement
the Company licensed to I Vape the rights to use the Company’s Ultra-High Grade CBD Rich Hemp Oil in I Vape’s E-Cigarettes
within the U.S. As part of the I Vape License and Distribution Agreement, the Company formed Earth Science Tech Vapor One, Inc.,
a wholly owned Florida corporation subsidiary.
Today,
ETST is a biotechnology company focused on unique nutraceuticals and bioceuticals designed to excel in industries such as health,
wellness, nutrition, supplements, cosmetics and alternative medicine to improve the quality of life for consumers worldwide. ETST
seeks to deliver non-prescription nutritional and dietary supplements that help with treating symptoms such as: chronic pain,
joint pain, inflammation, seizures, high blood pressure, memory loss, depression, weight management, nausea, aging and overall
wellness. This may include products such as CBD as a natural constituent of hemp oil, vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, personal
care products, homeopathies, functional foods and other products. These products will be in various formulations and delivery
forms including capsules, tablets, soft gels, chewables, liquids, creams, sprays, powders, and whole herbs.
In
particular, ETST is focused on researching and developing innovative hemp extracts and making them accessible worldwide. ETST
plans to be a supplier of high quality hemp oil enriched with high-grade CBD. ETST’s primary goal is to advance different
high quality hemp extracts with a broad profile of cannabinoids and additional natural molecules found in industrial hemp and
to identify their distinct properties.
On
January 11, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Aaron Decker, and Derrick West, individuals, pursuant to which the
Company will transfer, set over and assign to Mr. Decker and Mr. West 95% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock
of Kannabidioid, Inc. This transfer of KBD and its business places Mr. Decker and Mr. West or their corporate nominee in full
control of KBD for all purposes, subject to their undertaking aggressively and assiduously to pursue the growth of Kannabidioid,
Inc.’s business and to maximize its customer base, product line, and profitability. ETST entered into this agreement because
management determined that the opportunities for the growth of its other product lines will require that it deploy its resources
on these other product lines such that it’s better to allow another management team to build the KBD business. In allowing
another management team to build the KBD business, it is expected that ETST will not only continue to benefit from the sales,
but it may also be in a position to benefit from its growth without the necessity of deploying additional resources to realize
that growth.
On
January 11, 2019, the Company received notice that Strongbow Advisors, Inc. (“Strongbow”), and Robert Stevens (“Stevens”,
and together with Strongbow, the “Receiver”) had been appointed by the Nevada District Court, as Receiver for the
Registrant in Case No. A-18-784952-C (the “Order).
The
Company sought the appointment of the Receiver after it found itself in an imminent danger of insolvency following the issuance
by an arbitration panel of an award (the “Award”) in the sum of $3,994,522.5 million in favor of Cromogen Biotechnology
Corporation (“Cromogen”) in the matter entitled Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation vs. Earth Science Tech, Inc. (the
“Cromogen Litigation”). The Nevada District Court found that the Company was in fact insolvent and ordered the appointment
of the Receiver.
The
Award consisted of a sum for breach of contract against the Company in the amount of $120,265.00, a sum for costs and fees against
the Company in the amount of $111,057.00 and a sum for the claim of tortuous interference and conversion against the Company in
the amount of $3,763,200.00. The District Court in Florida had confirmed the Award granted by the arbitration panel, denying however,
the award of fees that the arbitration panel had granted Cromogen.
The
Cromogen Litigation is now on appeal and the Company is optimistic about its prospects on appeal. Nevertheless, the outcome remains
speculative and so notwithstanding its prospects for success on appeal, and faced with such a large judgment and the imminent
danger of insolvency, the Company determined that it was in the best interest of its shareholders and creditors to seek protection
under receivership and the appointment of a receiver. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company remains insolvent as the
outcome of the Cromogen Litigation remains speculative.
As
part of the impact of the receivership, the Court issued a Writ of Injunction or “Blanket Stay” covering the Company
and its assets during the time that the Company is in receivership. As a result of the “Blanket Stay” the Company’s
estate is protected from creditors and interference with its administration is prevented while the Company’s financial issues
are being fully analyzed and resolved. As part of this process, creditors will be notified and required to provide claims in writing
under oath on or before the deadline stated in the notice provided by the Receiver or those claims will be barred under NRS §78.675.
The Blanket Stay will remain in place unless otherwise waived by the Receiver, or it is vacated by the Court or alternatively,
lifted by the Court, upon a “motion to lift stay” duly made and approved by the Nevada District Court.
The
appointment of the Receiver was approved unanimously by the Board and by a majority of the Company’s shareholders. Strongbow
and Stevens were selected because of their reputation in helping (i) companies restructure and (ii) to execute on their business
plans, albeit under a debt and capital structure that allows them to succeed. Stevens and Strongbow assist companies by helping
them raise the capital needed not only to pay debts, but build and grow their businesses. The Receiver, however, is an agent of
the court, and will be independent and neutral in managing the Company’s operations and trying to preserve the Company’s
value for the creditors and shareholders.
We
are currently under control of a court appointed receiver (the “Receiver”). The Receiver has broad powers under N.R.S.
78.630, including the power to reorganize the Registrant or liquidate it and it is not necessary for the Court to state that he
has the power to reorganize the corporation or that he has the power to liquidate it. Those powers are granted by statute when
he is appointed as a Receiver. As of the date of this prospectus the Receiver has determined that there is a viable underlying
business; and he plans to effect a reorganization of it and its operations. In “reorganizing” the Company, the Receiver
plans to restructure its debt. In considering whether to reorganize, the Receiver first determined that there was not a reason
to liquidate and wind up its affairs. Having determined that the Company was not a candidate for liquidation, the Receiver determined
that, given the current operations and the potential for increasing revenues with the addition of capital, that the Company will
likely be in a position to pay its expenses as they come due when the Company’s debt is restructured. As of the date hereof,
no definitive plan has been developed that addresses precisely how the debt will be restructured; and because of the amount at
issue in the Cromogen Litigation (See Legal Proceedings on Page 53, the Receiver will not put a plan of reorganization together
until after that matter is resolved on appeal. While the Cromogen Litigation remains ongoing, the Receiver plans to use the proceeds
from this offering for working capital to increase the Company’s sales, to meet its current expenses (excluding debt incurred
prior to the Receiver’s appointment, which is stayed with in receivership, pending the plan of reorganization), including
the costs of receivership and for the ongoing costs of the Cromogen Litigation. If the Receiver is successful in increasing the
Company’s sales and operations, of which there can be no assurances, he believes that the Company will be able to meet its
expenses as they come due out of operations, including the costs of receivership and the payments associated with the Company’s
restructured debt; and that there will be sufficient funds to support continued growth of the Company’s sales and operations.
If successful, this reorganizational approach will allow the Receiver to structure larger payments to claimants than would otherwise
be possible. The Receiver intends to continue with the Company’s business plan but with a greater focus on producing additional
revenue from the existing Company products as well as new versions of its existing products that may be developed. Thus, once
the Cromogen Litigation is resolved, the Receiver will prepare the plan of reorganization and seek to have it ratified by way
of motion before the Court. Along with the filing of the motion to ratify the plan of reorganization, the Receiver will provide
direct notice to each of the affected parties as well as by filing a Current Report with the Commission on Form 8-K. The Receiver
does NOT require the approval of any of the claimants or the Company stakeholders before preparing the plan of reorganization
or making the motion for its to ratification.. Any party objecting to its treatment under the plan of reorganization, or to the
plan itself, may only do so by making a separate motion so objecting and this is its only recourse. Unlike motion practice in
litigation where there is a plaintiff and defendant; and where one party makes a motion while the other responds by way of filing
and serving a reply objecting to the motion, along with a memorandum in support of the their position, in the case of the Receiver’s
motion to ratify the plan of reorganization, an objecting party to the plan may only object by way of making a separate motion
objecting with the Court. However, the Receiver has the ability and authority under N.R.S. 78.630 to deny a claim, accept a claim
or accept a claim in part and deny a claim in part as part of its duties acting as receiver; and further, underlying this power
and authority is the requirement that the Receiver, as a receiver in equity, take into consideration, the fairness and reasonableness
that his reorganization plan has on all of the claimants and stakeholders. As such, an objecting party moving to challenge the
plan of reorganization has a substantial burden to overcome because the Court will give great deference to a Receiver; and it
is extremely unlikely that the Court would not ratify the reorganization plan. In fact, the Receiver has never had such a challenge
by an objecting party accepted by a court in any of the over 30 matters where he has served as receiver. Once the plan of reorganization
has been ratified by the Court, it becomes executable and after six months, becomes non-appealable (See Nevada Rules of Civil
Procedure Rule 60(c)(1)). Following ratification of the plan of reorganization and its implementation, the Receiver will move
the Court to be dismissed, the Court will grant the Receiver’s motion for dismissal as receiver and the Company will be
returned to prior management, who will continue operating and managing the Company under its business plan, initially, as it may
have been modified and improved by the Receiver. However, once the Receiver has been dismissed by the Court and control is ceded
back to the prior management, the Receiver is no longer in control and management is free to manage the Company as it sees fit.
This
case is particularly complex because of the matters at issue in the Cromogen Litigation; and as such, it is not possible to predict,
even approximately or with any degree of certainty, how long it will take to complete the Cromogen Litigation; and since the plan
of reorganization is on hold pending the outcome, the plan of reorganization is on hold as a result; although once started, the
plan itself will only take a few weeks to complete. Additionally it is not possible to determine, once the plan of reorganization
is developed, how long it will take to have it ratified. Initially it depends on the Court and its availability to schedule a
hearing; however then, if there are objections in the form of motions, it will take additional time as the Court needs to schedule
hearing(s) for them and the Receiver needs to respond to those motion(s). If a claimant’s motion objecting is successful,
the court will generally instruct a receiver to develop a new plan of reorganization that takes into account, those issues raised
by the complaining/moving party with which the Court may agree. In theory, this could continue indefinitely until there were no
longer complaining parties and the Court finally ratifies the Receiver’s plan of reorganization, as modified. However, in
practice, courts give substantial deference to receivers, since they do not have the expertise or experience necessary to develop
reorganization plans and they see this as the purview of the receiver. Once ratified, there is a six month period that the Court’s
decision is appealable; and although an appeal requires the posting of a bond and the basis for appeal in these matters is extremely
limited, there is still the possibility that a claimant or stakeholder could bring an appeal challenging the ratification of the
plan of reorganization, notwithstanding the obstacles to bringing an appeal. As a result of these issues, it is impossible to
predict how long the Company will be in receivership or what the ultimate cost of receivership will be.
Reorganizations
are fluid, constantly changing processes and every situation is different. As long as there is a viable underlying business, the
Receiver has sufficient powers to be able to reorganize it and restructure debt in virtually any way necessary so that the Company
will be able to pay its debts as they come due when it emerges from receivership. The potential number of structural changes,
and types of consideration and structures for the payment to creditors are too numerous to list and are limited only by the Receiver’s
creativity. Adding to this complexity, is the fact that the Receiver is also allowed to classify creditors and other constituents
according to classes that it creates based on criteria the it establishes; and it may treat those different classes differently.
As a receiver in equity, Mr. Stevens is also allowed to consider the fundamental fairness to all of the stakeholders and analyzing
the facts of each stakeholder and what they have at risk compared with other stakeholders as he puts the plan of reorganization
in place. In addition to considering issues of fairness and reasonableness, some of the tools available to a receiver in a reorganization
are: canceling shares of stock where little or no consideration was paid or where allowing those shares to remain outstanding
would be unfair to the other shareholders, classifying creditors into various classes, using receiver’s certificates as
super priority debt instruments, promissory notes, including convertible notes, stock of various classes, including newly created
classes, pledging a portion of a company’s revenue, structured payments to be made over time, granting security interests,
etc.; and these tools are all available as a means to restructure the Company’s debt and to pay creditors and service providers.
During the time that the Company is in receivership, the Receiver is required to make periodic status reports to the Court providing
such information as the Court requires, as requested by the Court. When the plan of reorganization is finally established and
ratified, the Company will be returned to the control of its prior management and the Company will continue as reorganized, as
though it had never been in receivership (except with restructured debt and ideally, with any improvements in operations that
the Receiver may have put in place . The stakeholders that are directly affected by the reorganization will be notified by the
Receiver as to how their claims will be treated under the plan of reorganization; and the claimants and other stakeholders will
also receive notice of actions taken in connection with the reorganization through the filing of a Current Report on Form 8-K.
These items will also be disclosed in the Registrant’s Periodic Reports filed with the Commission of Forms 10-K and 10Q,
as required. If the Receiver is not successful in reorganizing the Company, the Company may be forced to liquidate its business
and this may result in a loss of the entire investment for the investors in this offering.
On
February 28, 2019, the Company entered into an Equity Financing Agreement (the “GHS Equity Financing Agreement”) and
Registration Rights Agreement (the “GHS Registration Rights Agreement”) with GHS Investments LLC, a Nevada limited
liability company (“GHS”). Under the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement, GHS agreed to provide the Company with
up to $5,000,000 upon effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) filed with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).
Following
effectiveness of the Registration Statement, the Company shall have the discretion to deliver puts to GHS and GHS will be obligated
to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share based on the investment amount specified in
each put notice. Additionally, in accordance with the Equity Financing Agreement, the Company shall issue GHS a promissory note
in the principal amount of $30,000 to offset transaction costs (the “Note”).
Business
Overview
Earth
Science Tech, Inc. (“ETST”) offers high-grade full spectrum cannabinoid oil on the market. There are positive results
in studies on breast cancer and immune cells through the University of Central Oklahoma, in addition to studies through DV Biologics
that prove the Company’s CBD oil formulation lowers cortisol and functions as a neuro-protectant, with positive result case
studies through key health organizations. ETST formulates, markets and distributes the CBD oil used for its studies to the public,
offering the most effective quality of CBD on the market.
The
Company’s’ subsidiaries include Nutrition Empire, Inc., Cannabis Therapeutics, Inc. and Earth Science Pharmaceutical
Inc. Earth Science Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit favored entity of the Company focused on developing its role as a world leader
in the CBD space, expanding its work in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors:
Earth
Science Pharmaceutical (“ESP”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Earth Science Tech, committed to the development of
low cost, non-invasive diagnostic tools, medical devices, testing processes and vaccines for sexually transmitted infections and/or
diseases. ESP’s CEO and chief science officer, Dr. Michel Aubé, is leading the Company’s research and development
efforts. The Company’s first medical device, Hygee™, is a home kit designed for the detection of STIs, such as chlamydia,
from a self-obtained gynecological specimen. ESP is working to develop and bring to market medical devices and vaccines that meet
the specific needs of women.
Cannabis
Therapeutics (“CTI”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Earth Science Tech, Inc. poised to take a leadership role in
the development of new, leading-edge cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. CTI is invested in research
and development to explore and harness the medicinal power of cannabidiol. The Company holds three provisional application patents
for a CBD product that is focused on developing treatments for breast and ovarian cancers, as well as two generic CBD based pharmaceutical
drugs.
Earth
Science Foundation (“ESF”) is a favored entity of Earth Science Tech, Inc. ESF is in the process of becoming a non-profit
organization to accept grants and donations to conduct further studies and help donate Earth Science Tech’s effective CBD
products to those in need.
On
January 29, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Pure Health, Inc. (“Pure”), a Puerto Rican
corporation (the “Pure Consulting Agreement”). The purpose of the Pure Consulting Agreement was to retain Pure to
consult the Company with regard to the development of health and wellness products as well as nutritional supplements, including
idea generation, preforming and designing formulations for products to be used in the health and nutrition market.
On
March 24, 2014, the Company entered into a Founders Agreement (the “Founders Agreement”) with Majorca Group, Ltd.,
a Marshall Islands Corporation (“Majorca”). Pursuant to the Founders Agreement, for a consideration of 25,000,000
restricted shares of Common Stock, Majorca was to provide certain services to the Company, including: (i) securing an agreement
with an established company in the nutritional and health care industry for product development including idea generation, preforming
and designing formulations for products to be used in the health and nutrition market; (ii) arranging for the development and
formulation of two new products for the Company using FDA approved labs to produce the products; (iii) developing, implementing
and launching a Nutritional, Formulation and Dietary Supplement ecommerce platform; (iv) securing an agreement with an established
hemp based Biotechnology Company that has developed proprietary cultivation and processing ability allowing for the accessibility
& democratization of cannabinoid extracts for the neutraceutical market; (v) developing, implementing and launching an online
portal and mobile app dealing with cannabis and hemp. Further, creating scale-able API that has a database of cannabis and cannabis
related products, businesses, and opportunities; and (vi) securing an agreement with a leading supplier in the business of producing
or otherwise procuring, distributing and/or selling electronic cigarette products.
On
August 22, 2016, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “BEO Purchase Agreement”) to acquire substantially
all of BEO ITS, Inc., a Canadian corporation (“BEO”), for 225,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company and $9,225.00
in cash.
On
January 27, 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “Nutrition Specialties Joint Venture”) with
Nutrition Specialties, LLC (“Nutrition Specialties”). The purpose of the Nutrition Specialties Joint Venture was to
market sports supplement products produced by Nutrition Specialties incorporating cannabidiol (CBD) supplied by the Company and
marketed by the Company’s sales personnel. Nutrition Specialties was to purchase the CBD for the sports supplements products
from the Company.
On
January 24, 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “Kamavore Joint Venture”) with Kamavore,
a Canadian corporation (“Kamavore”). The purpose of the Kamavore Joint Venture was to produce and market chocolate
products incorporating CBD supplied by the Company. Karmavore was to purchase the CBD for the chocolate products from the Company.
Both the Company and Kamavore were to market the CBD chocolate products.
On
June 8, 2017, the Company formed KannaBidioid, Inc. (“KBD”), a wholly owned subsidiary. The purpose of KBD was to
enter into the recreational vape/smoke space. Through KBD, the Company formulated, produced and sold Kanna-infused cannabidiol
(CBD) based e-liquids and gummy edibles. On January 11, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Aaron Decker, and Derrick
West, individuals, pursuant to which the Company has transferred, set over and assigned to Mr. Decker and Mr. West 95% of the
issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Kannabidioid, Inc.
On
July 1, 2017, the Company entered into an exclusive distribution agreement (the “Bionatus Distribution Agreement”)
with Laboratoire Bionatus Pharmacognosique (“Bionatus”) to be the exclusive distributor in the U.S. for a new line
of products to be developed jointly by Bionatus and the Company (the “New Products”). Pursuant to the Bionatus Distribution
Agreement the Company will be the exclusive supplier of the hemp oil for the New Products.
On
August 9, 2018 the Company entered into a participation agreement (the “FMG Participation Agreement”) with Fortune
Media Group (the “FMG”) for the production and broadcasting of a television and social media infomercial, promoting
the Company’s products. Pursuant to the FMG Participation Agreement, for a fee of $24,900, FMG was to produce and distribute
two promotional videos for the Company; the first is for a 60 second direct TV commercial or infomercial and the second is for
a 15 second video to be used for social media. FMG will promote the Company through its integrated social media outlets and consumer
engagement strategies.
On
October 12, 2018 Canna Inno Laboratories Inc. a Canadian corporation (“Canna Inno”) and a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company, entered into an agreement for the clinical study of the protocols to be used in the processing of samples collected
using Canna Inno’s MSN-2 collection device, which is used in testing and diagnosing of chlamydia and gonorrhea (the “Clinical
Trials Agreement”).
On
December 16, 2018, the Company entered into a manufacturing agreement (the “Dermagate Manufacturing Agreement”) with
Dermagate, Inc. to manufacture, assemble, and supply 5,000 units of the company’s MSN-2 medical device, Hygee, for purchase
by the Company, on an exclusive basis. The Hygee device itself, is a modified panty liner worn by women to allow for the self-collection
of a gynecological specimen. Currently the device allows human cells to be collected and tested for two types of infections, chlamydia
and gonorrhea. It provides women with the ability to be self-collect specimens in a non-clinical setting, send them to a laboratory
that will process the specimens and notify them if they test positive for either sexually transmitted disease so that they can
seek treatment. This technology allows the Company to provide diagnostic services to high-risk women and girls who are not inclined
to visit traditional medical settings. The kit can be ordered on-line for home screening.
Nutraceutical
Products
The
Company is engaged in the development, marketing, production, and sales of CBD products for personal health, some of which may
utilize patent-pending formulations. The Company offers the highest purity and quality high-grade full spectrum cannabinoid oil
on the market. There are positive results in studies on breast cancer and immune cells through the University of Central Oklahoma,
in addition to studies through DV Biologics that prove the Company’s CBD oil formulation lowers cortisol and functions as
a neuro-protectant, with positive result case studies through key health organizations. ETST formulates, markets and distributes
the CBD oil used for its studies to the public, offering the most effective quality of CBD on the market.
Extraction
Method and Quality
We
believe our high-grade CBD-rich hemp oil contains the high quality natural CBD because it’s formulated using a wide array
of cutting-edge technologies, including super critical extraction process (CO 2), isolation, and micron filtration. Super critical
extraction is a gentle approach and the key method in the extraction of our CBD. The method exploits the fact that CO 2 at low
temperature and under high pressure becomes liquid and thereby draws the cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant material. Using
state-of-the-art equipment, carbon dioxide (CO 2) is compressed to upwards of 10,000 psi. At these extremes CO 2 becomes ‘super
critical’ where it retains the properties of both a liquid and a gas at the same time. The cold temperature does not damage
any heat-sensitive nutrients like vitamins or enzymes. When the super critical fluid is added to the nutrient-rich hemp it releases
the phytonutrients. The CO 2 is then free and recycled, leaving a concentrated and pure extract that we believe is more easily
digested. These low temperatures thru the extraction process preserve a broad spectrum of valuable and beneficial molecules that
are often lost using other extraction methods. This gentle method permits the production of a purer form of CBD-rich hemp oil
while conserving other valuable and beneficial molecules that are originally contained in the hemp plant. We believe that there
are over 400 phytonutrients that exist in hemp plants.
Our
CBD-rich hemp oil does not contain any synthetic cannabinoids and is not an isolate. It contains everything that is naturally
occurring in the original industrial hemp plant. With our high quality CBD-rich hemp oil you benefit from the natural interaction
of phytonutrients in their balanced wide-ranging form that may offer the most benefit for overall wellness. Our commercialized
CBD based product line, High Grade Full Spectrum Cannabinoids, offers 7 distinct cannabinoids maximizing all the therapeutic benefits
the industrial hemp plant has to offer.
Other
competitors and companies may use certain methods for extracting hemp including toxic solvents and/or high heat which we believe
are unsustainable, dangerous and don’t extract the full balance of nutrients from the industrial hemp plant. One of the
most popular processes used to extract hemp oils is alcohol extraction, due to its simplicity and low costs. This may lead to
a product that still contains trace amounts of alcohol, as it can be difficult to separate out after extraction. The alcohol extraction
used by other companies and our competitors requires the hemp and alcohol mixture to be boiled for long periods of time, potentially
damaging sensitive nutrients and important components of the oil. Most companies that claim to be full spectrum only contain 2-5
cannabinoids compared to the 7 we offer in our commercialized batches.
Our
CBD-rich hemp oil is sourced from the high quality industrial hemp plants grown by generational family farmers. In order to produce
consistent and nutritious CBD-rich oils, these hemp plants are grown domestically currently in Oregon, Colorado, and Kentucky.
We
lab test our hemp oil multiple times during the manufacturing process, from seed to shelf. This includes being tested for cannabinoid
panel content, terpenoids, pesticides, residual solvents, mycotoxins, and micros.
Retail
of Nutraceutical Products
The
Company will sell our dietary supplements through our website at www.earthsciencetech.com, in retail stores, clinics, and pharmacies.
On
July 18, 2014, Earth Science Tech, Inc. entered into a Lease Agreement with LG Coral Gables, LLC for the lease of a retail establishment
located in Coral Gables, Florida for a term of 5 years at a monthly rent of $3,442 with a security deposit of $17,211. The lease
includes charges for common area maintenance expenses, and taxes of $1,059.
Nutrition
Empire derived its revenue through both Retail and Direct Online via their website www.nutritionempire.com. Nutrition Empire was
managed by leading veterans in the nutritional and dietary supplement arena. Nutrition Empire had a web portal in order to offer
a full online inventory of leading supplement names at competitive prices as well as our CBD products. Nutrition Empire was closed
2017 and Nutrition empire since has been dormant.
Strategic
Focus
Our
missions are to educate the public on the many and varied nutritional and health benefits of CBD-rich hemp oil, to optimize purity
in formulation, and to find new product delivery systems. Our corporate strategy in developing our operations is as follows:
To
design and produce CBD enhanced nutraceutical products for sale to the general public. We intend to create high-grade CBD-rich
hemp oil and other CBD containing products unique to the current market in the nutraceuticals industry. We believe that our formulations
will set us apart from competing products for promoting health. We have formulated and produced our initial CBD products, intended
for, subject to performance, treating various symptoms of diseases and ailments or for overall health. The Company plans to expand
manufacturing and marketing of these CBD products with expansion of products over the next five years.
To
offer a wide selection of health and nutrition products through online, clinics, pharmacies, and in-store retail. Through our
wholly owned subsidiary, we plan to continue expanding retail sales of nutritional supplements through online, clinics, pharmacies,
and in-store sales. Our product selection includes many high-quality supplement brands, and includes our proprietary CBD-rich
hemp oil.
Competition
The
nutraceutical industry is subject to significant competition and pricing pressures. We may experience significant competitive
pricing pressures as well as competitive products. Several significant competitors may offer products with prices that may match
or are lower than ours. We believe that the products we offer are generally competitive with those offered by other supplement
and nutraceutical companies; however, we believe that our products are unique and will set themselves apart from competing products.
It is possible that one or more of our competitors could develop a significant research advantage over us that allows them to
provide superior products or pricing, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage. Continued pricing pressure or improvements
in research and shifts in customer preferences away from natural supplements could adversely impact our customer base or pricing
structure and have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Government
Approvals and Regulations
The
formulation, manufacturing, processing, labeling, packaging, advertising and distribution of our products are subject to regulation
by several federal agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”),
the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) and the Environmental Protection
Agency (“EPA”). These activities are also regulated by various agencies of the states and localities in which our
products are sold. The FDA regulates the processing, formulation, safety, manufacture, packaging, labeling and distribution of
dietary supplements (including vitamins, minerals, and herbs) and cosmetics, whereas the FTC has jurisdiction to regulate the
advertising of these products.
The
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (“DSHEA”) defines “dietary supplements” as vitamins,
minerals, herbs, other botanicals, amino acids and other dietary substances for human use to supplement the diet, as well as concentrates,
metabolites, constituents, extracts or combinations of such dietary ingredients. New dietary ingredients (those not marketed in
the U.S. prior to October 15, 1994) must be the subject of a notification submitted to the FDA unless the ingredient has been
“present in the food supply as an article used for food” without being “chemically altered.” The notification
must be submitted to the FDA at least 75 days before the initial marketing of the new dietary ingredient. The FDA has issued guidance
regarding the content of a new dietary ingredient notification. Should the FDA choose to enforce the guidance, it could have a
negative effect on the innovation and continued marketing of dietary supplements; the FDA may not accept any particular evidence
of safety for any new dietary ingredient, preventing the marketing of those dietary ingredients.
DSHEA
permits “statements of nutritional support” to be included in labeling for dietary supplements without premarket FDA
approval, however, such statements must be submitted within 30 days of marketing and must bear a label disclosure that “This
statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.” Statements of nutritional support may describe how a particular dietary ingredient affects the structure,
function or general well-being of the body, or the mechanism of action by which a dietary ingredient may affect body structure,
function or well-being, but may not expressly or implicitly represent that a dietary supplement will diagnose, cure, mitigate,
treat, or prevent a disease. A company using such statements must possess scientific evidence substantiating that the statement
is truthful and not misleading. Any statements determined to be outside of these guidelines or unsubstantiated would be prevented
from being used.
DSHEA
also provides that so-called “third-party literature,” a peer-reviewed scientific publication linking a particular
dietary ingredient with health benefits, may be used “in connection with the sale of a dietary supplement to consumers”
without the literature being subject to regulation as labeling. Third-party literature must not be false or misleading; the literature
may not “promote” a particular manufacturer or brand of dietary supplement; and a balanced view of the available scientific
information on the subject matter must be presented. Any dissemination of non-compliant literature could subject our product to
regulatory action as an illegal drug.
The
FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) regulations require dietary supplements to be prepared, packaged
and held in compliance with strict rules, and require quality control provisions similar to those in the GMP regulations for drugs.
The FDA could in the future choose to inspect one of our facilities for compliance with these regulations, and could cause non-compliant
products made or held in the facility to be subject to FDA enforcement actions.
The
FDA has broad authority to enforce the provisions of the FDCA and their regulation of foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics
may increase or become more restrictive in the future. Additional legislation could be passed which would impose substantial new
regulatory requirements for dietary supplements, potentially raising our costs and hindering our business.
Our
advertising is subject to regulation by the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, under the Federal Trade Commission Act. In recent
years the FTC has initiated numerous investigations of dietary supplement and weight loss products and companies. Additionally,
some states also permit advertising and labeling laws to be enforced by private attorney generals, who may seek relief for consumers,
seek class action certifications, seek class wide damages and product recalls of products sold by us. Any of these types of adverse
actions against us by governmental authorities or private litigants could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
In
addition to FDA and FTC regulations, our products may face further regulation under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961,
which governs international trade and domestic control of narcotic substances including cannabis extracts. Countries may interpret
and implement their treaty obligations in a way that creates a legal obstacle to our obtaining marketing approval for our products
in those countries. These countries may not be willing or able to amend or otherwise modify their laws and regulations to permit
our products to be marketed, or achieving such amendments to the laws and regulations may take a prolonged period of time. In
the case of countries with similar obstacles, we would be unable to market our product candidates in countries in the near future
or perhaps at all if the laws and regulations in those countries do not change.
Controlled
Substance Regulation
At
some point our products may be developed and be subject to U.S. controlled substance laws and regulations and failure to comply
with these laws and regulations, or the cost of compliance with these laws and regulations, may adversely affect the results of
our business operations, both during clinical development and post approval, and our financial condition.
Certain
products we may develop could contain controlled substances as defined in the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, or CSA.
Controlled substances that are pharmaceutical products are subject to a high degree of regulation under the CSA, which establishes,
among other things, certain registration, manufacturing quotas, security, recordkeeping, reporting, import, export and other requirements
administered by the DEA. The DEA classifies controlled substances into five schedules: Schedule I, II, III, IV or V substances.
Schedule I substances by definition have a high potential for abuse, no currently “accepted medical use” in the United
States, lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and may not be prescribed, marketed or sold in the United States.
Pharmaceutical products approved for use in the United States may be listed as Schedule II, III, IV or V, with Schedule II substances
considered to present the highest potential for abuse or dependence and Schedule V substances the lowest relative risk of abuse
among such substances. Schedule I and II drugs are subject to the strictest controls under the CSA, including manufacturing and
procurement quotas, security requirements and criteria for importation. In addition, dispensing of Schedule II drugs is further
restricted. For example, they may not be refilled without a new prescription. We do not intend to produce “controlled substances”
at this time, due to regulatory complications.
Subsidiaries
The
Company’s’ subsidiaries include Nutrition Empire, Inc., Cannabis Therapeutics, Inc. and Earth Science Pharmaceutical
Inc. Earth Science Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit favored entity of the Company. All intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated on consolidation.
Employees
As
of September 27, 2019, the Company had seven (7) employees. None of our employees are represented by a union or covered
by a collective bargaining agreement. We have not experienced any work stoppages and we consider our relationship with our employees
to be good.
Website
Our
corporate website address is https://earthsciencetech.com.
GHS
Equity Financing Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement
Summary
of the Offering
Shares
currently outstanding (1):
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52,283,400
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Shares
being offered:
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5,873,370
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Shares
to be outstanding after the offering
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58,156,770
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Shares
to Offering Price per share:
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The
selling stockholders may sell all or a portion of the shares being offered pursuant to this prospectus at fixed prices and
prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at varying prices or at negotiated prices.
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Use
of Proceeds:
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We
will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares of our Common Stock by the Selling Stockholder. However, we will
receive proceeds from our initial sale of shares to GHS, pursuant to the Financing Agreement. The proceeds from the initial
sale of shares will be used for the purpose of working capital and for potential acquisitions.
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Trading
Symbol:
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ETST
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Risk
Factors:
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See
“Risk Factors” beginning on page 11 herein and the other information in this prospectus for a discussion of the
factors you should consider before deciding to invest in shares of our common stock.
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(1)
The number of shares of our Common Stock outstanding prior to and to be outstanding immediately after this offering, as set forth
in the table above, is based on 52,884,983 shares outstanding as of September 20, 2019 and excluding 5,873,370 shares
of Common Stock issuable in this offering.
SUMMARY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The
following summary consolidated statements of operations data for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 have been derived
from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. Additionally, the three months ended
June 30, 2019 and 2018 have been derived from our unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
The summary consolidated balance sheet data as of June 30, 2019 are derived from our consolidated financial statements that are
included elsewhere in this prospectus. The historical financial data presented below is not necessarily indicative of our financial
results in future periods, and the results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 is not necessarily indicative of our operating
results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 or any other period. The summary consolidated balance
sheet data as of March 31, 2019 is derived from our consolidated financial statements that are included elsewhere in this prospectus.
The results for the year ended March 31, 2019 is not necessarily indicative of our financial results in future periods. You should
read the summary consolidated financial data in conjunction with those financial statements and the accompanying notes and “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Our consolidated financial statements are prepared
and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. Our consolidated financial
statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with our audited financial statements and include all adjustments, consisting
of normal and recurring adjustments that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of
operations as of and for such periods.
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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For
the three
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For
the three
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Months
Ended
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Months
Ended
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June
30, 2019
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June
30, 2018
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Revenue
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$
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227,635
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$
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166,891
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Cost
of revenues
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114,509
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107,482
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Gross
Profit
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113,126
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59,409
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Operating
Expenses:
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Compensation
- officers
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49,788
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57,442
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Officer
Compensation Stock
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89,790
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98,000
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Employee
Compensation Stock
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
20,182
|
|
Marketing
|
|
|
20,623
|
|
|
|
29,267
|
|
General
and administrative
|
|
|
207,122
|
|
|
|
171,435
|
|
Donations
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Loss
on disposal of assets
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Professional
fees
|
|
|
16,791
|
|
|
|
9,976
|
|
Bad
Debt Expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cost
of legal proceedings
|
|
|
49,022
|
|
|
|
125,994
|
|
Research
and development
|
|
|
22,113
|
|
|
|
65,245
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
455,249
|
|
|
|
577,541
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
|
|
(342,123
|
)
|
|
|
(518,132
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Income (Expenses)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(1,191
|
)
|
|
|
(1,191
|
)
|
Int
Exp-Convertible Note 1-GHS
|
|
|
(2,864
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Int
Exp-Convertible Note 2-GHS
|
|
|
(44,732
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Int
Exp-Convertible Note 3-GHS
|
|
|
(57,770
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Int
Exp-Convertible Note 4-GHS
|
|
|
(57,418
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Int
Exp Promissory Note-GHS
|
|
|
(599
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
other income (expenses)
|
|
|
(164,574
|
)
|
|
|
(1,191
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss before income taxes
|
|
|
(506,697
|
)
|
|
|
(519,323
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$
|
(506,697
|
)
|
|
$
|
(519,323
|
)
|
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
For
the Years Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
770,635
|
|
|
$
|
463,108
|
|
Cost
of revenues
|
|
|
475,622
|
|
|
|
270,222
|
|
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
295,013
|
|
|
|
192,886
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Compensation
- officers
|
|
|
223,404
|
|
|
|
260,936
|
|
Officer
Compensation Stock
|
|
|
424,055
|
|
|
|
170,775
|
|
Marketing
|
|
|
242,719
|
|
|
|
332,986
|
|
General
and administrative
|
|
|
514,467
|
|
|
|
653,242
|
|
Donations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,500
|
|
Loss
on disposal of assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,792
|
|
Patent
Impairment Expenses
|
|
|
34,334
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional
fees
|
|
|
172,127
|
|
|
|
70,289
|
|
Bad
Debt Expense
|
|
|
31,211
|
|
|
|
87,342
|
|
Cost
of legal proceedings
|
|
|
453,553
|
|
|
|
79,447
|
|
Research
and development
|
|
|
338,856
|
|
|
|
150,451
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
2,434,726
|
|
|
|
1,901,760
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
|
|
(2,139,713
|
)
|
|
|
(1,708,874
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Income (Expenses)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(75,632
|
)
|
|
|
(4,765
|
)
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
other income (expenses)
|
|
|
(75,632
|
)
|
|
|
(4,765
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss before income taxes
|
|
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
|
(1,713,639
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,713,639
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss per common share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
per common share-Basic and Diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
March
31 2019
|
|
|
March
31, 2018
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
127,524
|
|
|
$
|
72,038
|
|
Accounts
Receivable(net allowance of $128,420 and $111,301 respectively)
|
|
$
|
70,934
|
|
|
$
|
69,050
|
|
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
33,751
|
|
|
|
6,033
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
161,309
|
|
|
|
134,784
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
393,518
|
|
|
|
281,905
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property
and equipment, net
|
|
|
11,362
|
|
|
|
18,490
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patent,
net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,740
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
Total
other assets
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
|
|
44,931
|
|
Total
Assets
|
|
$
|
411,071
|
|
|
$
|
345,326
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’S EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$
|
98,109
|
|
|
$
|
80,439
|
|
Accrued
expenses
|
|
$
|
85,440
|
|
|
$
|
93,987
|
|
Accrued
settlement
|
|
|
231,323
|
|
|
|
231,323
|
|
Convertible
Note 1-GHS
|
|
|
113,300
|
|
|
|
|
|
Promissory
Note-GHS
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes
payable - related parties
|
|
|
59,558
|
|
|
|
59,558
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
617,730
|
|
|
|
465,307
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
|
617,730
|
|
|
|
465,307
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’
(Deficit) Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible
preferred stock with liquidation preference, par value of $0.001 per share,10,000,000 shares authorized: 5,200,000 issued
and outstanding
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
Common
stock, par value $0.001 per share, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 52,205,400 and 46,150,207 shares issued and outstanding as
of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 respectively
|
|
|
52,206
|
|
|
|
46,150
|
|
Additional
paid-in capital
|
|
|
27,449,487
|
|
|
|
25,326,876
|
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
|
(27,713,552
|
)
|
|
|
(25,498,207
|
)
|
Total
stockholders’ (Deficit)Equity
|
|
|
(206,659
|
)
|
|
|
(119,981
|
)
|
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity
|
|
$
|
411,071
|
|
|
$
|
345,326
|
|
RISK
FACTORS
This
investment has a high degree of risk. Before you invest you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below
and the other information in this prospectus. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, operating results and
financial condition could be harmed and the value of our stock could go down. This means you could lose all or a part of your
investment. You should carefully consider the risks described below together with all of the other information included in our
public filings before making an investment decision with regard to our securities. The statements contained in or incorporated
into this document that are not historic facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. If any of the
following events described in these risk factors actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could
be harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
Moreover, additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem less significant also may impact our business,
financial condition or results of operations, perhaps materially. For additional information regarding risk factors, see “Forward-Looking
Statements.”
Special
Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
filing contains a number of forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current views and expectations with respect
to our business, strategies, products, future results and events, and financial performance. All statements made in this filing
other than statements of historical fact, including statements addressing operating performance, clinical developments which management
expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including statements related to our technology, market expectations, future
revenues, financing alternatives, statements expressing general optimism about future operating results, and non-historical information,
are forward looking statements. In particular, the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,”
“estimate,” “may,” variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements,
but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements, and their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking.
These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below. Our actual results,
performance or achievements could differ materially from historical results as well as those expressed in, anticipated, or implied
by these forward-looking statements. We do not undertake any obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to reflect
any future events or circumstances.
Readers
should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s current expectations
and projections about future events, are not guarantees of future performance, are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions
(including those described below), and apply only as of the date of this filing. Our actual results, performance or achievements
could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause
or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the risks to be discussed in this Form S-1 Registration and
in the press releases and other communications to shareholders issued by us from time to time which attempt to advise interested
parties of the risks and factors which may affect our business. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For additional information regarding forward-looking
statements, see “Forward-Looking Statements.”
RISKS
RELATED TO OUR COMPANY AND THE BUSINESS
Because
we have a limited history of operations, and our other ventures are in the development stage or not of yet capitalized, we anticipate
our operating expenses will increase prior to earning revenue, and we may never achieve profitability.
The
Company launched its first product hemp products in 2015. As we continue to conduct research and development of other CBD and
cannabinoid products, we anticipate increases in our operating expenses, without realizing significant revenues from operations.
Within the next 12 months, these increases in expenses will be attributed to the cost of (i) administration and start-up costs,
(ii) research and development, (iii) advertising, (iv) legal and accounting fees at various stages of operation, (v) joint venture
activities, (vi) creating and maintaining distribution and supply chain channels.
As
a result of some or all of these factors in combination, the Company may incur losses in the foreseeable future. There is no history
upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that the Company will prove successful in its research and development
projects. We cannot provide investors with any assurance that our business will attract customers and investors. If we were unable
to address these risks our business could fail.
Failure
to raise additional capital to fund operations could harm our business and results of operations.
Our
primary source of operating funds from 2015 through the June 30, 2019 fiscal year end has been from revenue generated from
proceeds from sales of our CBD products and full spectrum oils powders and gelcaps as well as the sale of our common stock. The
Company has experienced net losses from operations since inception, but expects these conditions to improve in 2019 and beyond
as it develops its business model. The Company has stockholders’ deficiencies at March 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 and
will require additional financing to fund future operations. Currently, we do not have any firm committed arrangements for
financing and can provide no assurance to investors that we will be able to obtain financing when required. No assurance can be
given that the Company will obtain access to capital markets in the future or that financing, adequate to satisfy the cash requirements
of implementing our business strategies, will be available on acceptable terms. The inability of the Company to gain access to
capital markets or obtain acceptable financing could have an adverse effect upon the results of its operations and upon its financial
conditions.
We
may not have the liquidity to support our future operations and capital requirements.
Whether
we can achieve cash flow levels sufficient to support our operations cannot be accurately predicted. Unless such cash flow levels
are achieved, in addition to the proceeds from this offering, we may need to borrow additional funds or sell debt or equity securities,
or some combination thereof, to provide funding for our operations. Such additional funding may not be available on commercially
reasonable terms, or at all. If adequate funds are not available when needed, our financial condition and operating results would
be materially and adversely affected and we may not be able to operate our business without significant changes in our operations,
or at all.
We
are currently under the control of a court-appointed receiver.
On
January 11, 2019, the Company received notice that Strongbow Advisors, Inc., and Robert Stevens had been appointed by the Nevada
District Court, as Receiver for the Registrant in Case No. A-18-784952-C.
The
company sought the appointment of the Receiver after it found itself in an imminent danger of insolvency following the issuance
by an arbitration panel of an award in the sum of $3,994,522.5 million in favor of Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation in the matter
entitled Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation vs. Earth Science Tech, Inc. The Nevada District Court found that the Company was
in fact insolvent and ordered the appointment of the Receiver.
The
Award consisted a sum for breach of contract against the Company in the amount of $120,265, a sum for costs and fees against the
Company in the amount of $111,057 and a sum for the claim of tortuous interference and conversion against the Company in the amount
of $3,763,200. The District Court in Florida had confirmed the Award granted by the arbitration panel, denying however, the award
of fees that the arbitration panel had granted Cromogen.
The
Cromogen Litigation is now on appeal and the Company is optimistic about its prospects on appeal. Nevertheless, the outcome remains
speculative and so notwithstanding its prospects for success on appeal, and faced with such a large judgment and the imminent
danger of insolvency, the Company determined that it was in the best interest of its shareholders and creditors to seek protection
under receivership and the appointment of a receiver. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company remains insolvent as the
outcome of the Cromogen Litigation remains speculative.
As
part of the impact of the receivership, the Court issued a Writ of Injunction or “Blanket Stay” covering the Company
and its assets during the time that the Company is in receivership. As a result of the “Blanket Stay” the Company’s
estate is protected from creditors and interference with its administration is prevented while the Company’s financial issues
are being fully analyzed and resolved. As part of this process, creditor were notified and required to provide claims
in writing under oath on or before the deadline stated in the notice provided by the Receiver and those claims that were not
submitted are barred under NRS §78.675. The Blanket Stay will remain in place unless otherwise waived by the Receiver,
or it is vacated by the Court or alternatively, lifted by the Court, upon a “motion to lift stay” duly made and approved
by the Nevada District Court.
The
appointment of the Receiver was approved unanimously by the Board and by a majority of the Company’s shareholders. Strongbow
and Stevens were selected because of their reputation in helping (i) companies restructure and (ii) to execute on their business
plans, albeit under a debt and capital structure that allows them to succeed. Stevens and Strongbow assist companies by helping
them raise the capital needed not only to pay debts, but build and grow their businesses. The Receiver, however, is an agent of
the court, and will be independent and neutral in managing the Company’s operations and trying to preserve the Company’s
value for the creditors and shareholders.
There
are a number of possible outcomes to the receivership, including reorganization (restructuring the Company’s debt),
settlement and payment to creditors, or liquidation. The Receiver’s plan is to reorganize the Company so that the Company
can continue with its current business model and may continue to do so when it emerges from receivership and is
back under the control of the Company’s prior management. Towards that end, the Receiver has broad authority under
the Nevada Revised Statutes, some of which are specifically set forth under the Court Order; and the Receiver is allowed,
under the Statute and specifically under Section 3(p) of the Order, to borrow money, incur debt, and issue stock, debentures
and other financial instruments. The Receiver intends to use the proceeds from our initial sale of shares to GHS for working
capital to increase the Company’s sales, to meet its current expenses (excluding debt incurred prior to the Receiver’s
appointment which is stayed pending the plan of reorganization), including the costs of receivership and for the
ongoing costs of the Cromogen Litigation. If the Receiver is not successful in increasing the Company’s sales
or its plan for reorganizing the Company does not prove successful (ie the debt as restructured is more that the Company
can support), the Company’s results could be materially adversely impacted and the Company may be forced to liquidate
its business. This could result in a loss on the investment for the shareholders of the Company and the investors in this offering.
We
sell our products in highly competitive markets, which results in pressure on our profit margins and limits our ability to maintain
or increase the market share of our services.
The
nutraceutical industry is subject to significant competition and pricing pressures. We will experience significant competitive
pricing pressures as well as competitive products. Several significant competitors offer products with prices that may match or
are lower than ours. We believe that the products we offer are generally competitive with those offered by other supplement and
nutraceutical companies. It is possible that one or more of our competitors could develop a significant research advantage over
us that allows them to provide superior products or pricing, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage. Continued pricing
pressure or improvements in research and shifts in customer preferences away from natural supplements could adversely impact our
customer base or pricing structure and have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows.
Marijuana,
and Cannabinoids and CBD with more than 0.3% THC are illegal under federal law
Marijuana,
and CBD containing in excess of 0.3% THC are Schedule 1 controlled substances and are illegal under federal law, specifically
the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 811). Even in states that have legalized the use of marijuana, its sale and use
remain violations of federal law. CBD and cannabinoids derived from industrial hemp are not distinguishable. Although the products
we buy are certified as THC free, if there were mistakes in processing or mislabeling and THC were found in our products we could
be subject to enforcement and prosecution which would have a negative impact on our business and operation.
Laws
and regulations affecting our industry are constantly changing.
The
constant evolution of laws and regulations affecting the marijuana industry could detrimentally affect our operations. Local,
state and federal medical marijuana laws and regulations are broad in scope and subject to changing interpretations. These changes
may require us to incur substantial costs associated with legal and compliance fees and ultimately require us to alter our business
plan. Furthermore, violations of these laws, or alleged violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse
effect on our operations. In addition, we cannot predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations or applications,
and it is possible that regulations may be enacted in the future that will be directly applicable to our business.
Our
future growth is largely dependent upon our ability to successfully compete with new and existing competitors by developing or
acquiring new products that achieve market acceptance with acceptable margins.
Our
business operates in markets that are characterized by rapidly changing products, evolving industry standards and potential new
entrants. For example, a number of new companies with innovative products, which promise significant health benefits are established
every year and are competitive with our products. If these companies gain market acceptance, our ability to grow our business
could be materially and adversely affected. Accordingly, our future success depends upon a number of factors, including our ability
to accomplish the following: identify emerging trends in our target end-markets; develop, acquire and maintain competitive products;
enhance our products by adding innovative features that differentiate us from our competitors; and develop or acquire and bring
products to market quickly and cost-effectively. Our ability to develop or acquire new products based on quality research can
affect our competitive position and requires the investment of significant resources. These acquisitions and development efforts
divert resources from other potential investments in our businesses, and they may not lead to the development of new research
or products on a timely basis. New or enhanced products may not satisfy consumer preferences and potential product failures may
cause consumers to reject these products. As a result, these products may not achieve market acceptance and our brand image could
suffer. In addition, our competitors may introduce superior designs or business strategies, impairing our brand and the desirability
of our products, which may cause consumers to defer or forego purchases of our products or services. Also, the markets for our
products and services may not develop or grow as we anticipate. The failure of our products to gain market acceptance, the potential
for product defects or the obsolescence of our products could significantly reduce our revenue, increase our operating costs or
otherwise adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Our
business is dependent on laws pertaining to the cannabis industry:
The
federal government has issued guidance to federal prosecutors concerning marijuana enforcement under the Controlled Substances
Act (CSA). The Cole Memorandum updates that guidance in light of state ballot initiatives that legalize under state law the possession
of small amounts of marijuana and provide for the regulation of marijuana production, processing, and sale. The guidance set forth
herein applies to all federal enforcement activity, including civil enforcement and criminal investigations and prosecutions,
concerning marijuana in all states.
Congress
has determined that marijuana is a dangerous drug and that the illegal distribution and sale of marijuana is a serious crime that
provides a significant source of revenue to large-scale criminal enterprises, gangs, and cartels. The Department of Justice is
committed to enforcement of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) consistent with those determinations. The Department is also committed
to using its limited investigative and prosecutorial resources to address the most significant threats in the most effective,
consistent, and rational way. In furtherance of those objectives, as several states enacted laws relating to the use of marijuana
for medical purposes, the Department in recent years has focused its efforts on certain enforcement priorities that are particularly
important to the federal government:
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state-authorized marijuana activity from being used as a cover or pretext for the trafficking of other illegal drugs or other
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jurisdictions that have enacted laws legalizing marijuana in some form, and that have also implemented strong and effective regulatory
and enforcement systems to control the cultivation, distribution, sale, and possession of marijuana, conduct in compliance with
those laws and regulations is less likely to threaten the federal priorities set forth above. Indeed, a robust system may affirmatively
address those priorities by, for example, implementing effective measures to prevent diversion of marijuana outside of the regulated
system and to other states, prohibiting access to marijuana by minors, and replacing an illicit marijuana trade that funds criminal
enterprises with a tightly regulated market in which revenues are tracked and accounted for. In those circumstances, consistent
with the traditional allocation of federal-state efforts in this area, enforcement of state law by state and local law enforcement
and regulatory bodies should remain the primary means of addressing marijuana-related activity. If state enforcement efforts are
not sufficiently robust to protect against the harms set forth above, the federal government may seek to challenge the regulatory
structure itself in addition to continuing to bring individual enforcement actions, including criminal prosecutions, focused on
those harms.
As
with the Department’s previous statements on this subject, this memorandum is intended solely as a guide to the exercise
of investigative and prosecutorial discretion. This memorandum does not alter in any way the Department’s authority to enforce
federal law, including federal laws relating to marijuana, regardless of state law. Neither the guidance herein nor any state
or local law provides a legal defense to a violation of federal law, including any civil or criminal violation of the CSA. Even
in jurisdictions with strong and effective regulatory systems, evidence that particular conduct threatens federal priorities will
subject that person or entity to federal enforcement action, based on the circumstances. This memorandum is not intended to, does
not, and may not be relied upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party in any matter
civil or criminal. It applies prospectively to the exercise of prosecutorial discretion in future cases and does not provide defendants
or subjects of enforcement action with a basis for reconsideration of any pending civil action or criminal prosecution. Finally,
nothing herein precludes investigation or prosecution, even in the absence of any one of the factors listed above, in particular
circumstances where investigation and prosecution otherwise serves an important federal interest.
As
to the Company engaging in business outside of the jurisdiction of the U.S.A., the Company must first assume that the laws in
other country(s), territories or destinations are similar to that of the U.S. Federal Government, however, the Company must then
retain competent legal counsel in this outside jurisdiction and insisting that they understand and obtain a copy of these foreign
laws and rules and should gain the expertise and representation of a foreign specialist or attorney in the foreign destination
being considered prior to engaging in any cannabis, marijuana or hemp business.
Our
business is subject to risk of government action:
While
we will use our best efforts to comply with all laws, including federal, state and local laws and regulations, there is a possibility
that governmental action to enforce any alleged violations may result in legal fees and damage awards that would adversely affect
us.
Because
our business is dependent upon continued market acceptance by consumers, any negative trends will adversely affect our business
operations.
We
are substantially dependent on continued market acceptance and proliferation of consumers of cannabis, medical marijuana and recreational
marijuana as well as CBD and full spectrum cannabinoids. We believe that as marijuana becomes more accepted the stigma associated
with marijuana use will diminish and as a result consumer demand will continue to grow. While we believe that the market and opportunity
in the marijuana space continues to grow, we cannot predict the future growth rate and size of the market. Any negative outlook
on the marijuana industry will adversely affect our business operations.
In
addition, it is believed by many that large well-funded businesses may have a strong economic opposition to the cannabis industry.
We believe that the pharmaceutical industry clearly does not want to cede control of any product that could generate significant
revenue. For example, medical marijuana will likely adversely encroach, impact or displace the existing market for the current
“marijuana pill” Marinol, sold by the mainstream pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry is well funded
with a strong and experienced lobby that eclipses the funding of the medical marijuana movement. Any inroads the pharmaceutical
industry could make in halting the impending cannabis industry could have a detrimental impact on our business.
The
possible FDA Regulation of cannabis marijuana and CBD, and the possible registration of facilities where cannabis is grown and
CBD products are produced, if implemented, could negatively affect the cannabis industry generally, which could directly affect
our financial condition:
The
FDA has not approved cannabis, marijuana, industrial hemp or CBD derived from cannabis or industrial hemp as a safe and effective
drug for any indication. The FDA considers these substances illegal Schedule 1 drugs. As of the date of this filing, we have not,
and do not intend to file an IND with the FDA, concerning any of our products that may contain cannabis, industrial hemp or CBD
derived from industrial hemp. Further, The FDA has concluded that products containing cannabis, marijuana industrial hemp or CBD
derived from industrial hemp are excluded from the dietary supplement definition under sections 201(ff)(3)(B)(i) and (ii) of the
U.S. Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, respectively. Our products are not marketed or sold as dietary supplements. However, at some
indeterminate future time, the FDA may choose to change its position concerning products containing cannabis, marijuana, or CBD
derived from industrial hemp, and may choose to enact regulations that are applicable to such products, including, but not limited
to: the growth, cultivation, harvesting and processing of cannabis and marijuana; regulations covering the physical facilities
where cannabis and marijuana are grown; and possible testing to determine efficacy and safety of CBD. In this hypothetical event,
our industrial hemp based products containing CBD may be subject to regulation. In the hypothetical event that some or all of
these regulations are imposed, we do not know what the impact would be on the cannabis industry in general, and what costs, requirements
and possible prohibitions may be enforced. If we are unable to comply with the conditions and possible costs of possible regulations
and/or registration as may be prescribed by the FDA, we may be unable to continue to operate our business.
We
may have difficulty accessing the service of banks.
On
February 14, 2014, the U.S. government issued rules allowing banks to legally provide financial services to state-licensed marijuana
businesses. A memorandum issued by the Justice Department to federal prosecutors re-iterated guidance previously given, this time
to the financial industry that banks can do business with legal marijuana businesses and “may not” be prosecuted.
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued guidelines to banks that “it is possible
to provide financial services” to state-licensed marijuana businesses and still be in compliance with federal anti-money
laundering laws. The guidance falls short of the explicit legal authorization that banking industry officials had pushed the government
to provide and to date, it is not clear if any banks have relied on the guidance and taken on legal marijuana companies as clients.
The aforementioned policy may be administration dependent and a change in presidential administrations may cause a policy reversal
and retraction of current policies, wherein legal marijuana businesses may not have access to the banking industry.
Banking
regulations in our business are costly and time consuming:
In
assessing the risk of providing services to a marijuana-related business, a financial institutions may conduct customer due diligence
that includes: (i) verifying with the appropriate state authorities whether the business is duly licensed and registered; (ii)
reviewing the license application (and related documentation) submitted by the business for obtaining a state license to operate
its marijuana-related business; (iii) requesting from state licensing and enforcement authorities available information about
the business and related parties; (iv) developing an understanding of the normal and expected activity for the business, including
the types of products to be sold and the type of customers to be served (e.g., medical versus recreational customers); (v) ongoing
monitoring of publicly available sources for adverse information about the business and related parties; (vi) ongoing monitoring
for suspicious activity, including for any of the red flags described in this guidance; and (vii) refreshing information obtained
as part of customer due diligence on a periodic basis and commensurate with the risk. With respect to information regarding state
licensure obtained in connection with such customer due diligence, a financial institution may reasonably rely on the accuracy
of information provided by state licensing authorities, where states make such information available. These regulatory reviews
may be time consuming and costly. Currently we are not licensed and have operated in a manner to avoid the necessity of licensure
by not using products containing THC, nevertheless CBD and cannibinoids are still part of the cannabis plant and as such are considered
schedule 1 drugs, as such many banks will not transact business with us. We have been successful to date in finding merchant credit
card processing and a bank that will do business with us. If either of them decided to cease doing business with us we would not
have a way to receive payment and our operations would be negatively affected unless we could find a new bank or processor that
would work with us, of which there can be no assurance.
Due
to our involvement in the cannabis industry, we may have a difficult time obtaining the various insurances that are desired to
operate our business, which may expose us to additional risk and financial liability:
Insurance
that is otherwise readily available, such as general liability, and directors and officer’s insurance, is more difficult
for us to find, and more expensive, because we are service providers to companies in the cannabis industry. There are no guarantees
that we will be able to find such insurances in the future, or that the cost will be affordable to us. If we are forced to go
without such insurances, it may prevent us from entering into certain business sectors, may inhibit our growth, and may expose
us to additional risk and financial liabilities.
The
Company’s industry is highly competitive and we have less capital and resources than many of our competitors which may give
them an advantage in developing and marketing products similar to ours or make our products obsolete:
We
are involved in a highly competitive industry where we may compete with numerous other companies who offer alternative methods
or approaches, who may have far greater resources, more experience, and personnel perhaps more qualified than we do. Such resources
may give our competitors an advantage in developing and marketing products similar to ours or products that make our products
obsolete. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully compete against these other entities.
Our
products and services are new and our industry is rapidly evolving:
Due
consideration must be given to our prospects in light of the risks, uncertainties and difficulties frequently encountered by companies
in their early stage of development, particularly companies in the rapidly evolving legal cannabis industry. To be successful
in this industry, we must, among other things:
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cannot guarantee that we will succeed in achieving these goals, and our failure to do so would have a material adverse effect
on our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.
Some
of our products and services are new and are only in early stages of commercialization. We are not certain that these products
and services will function as anticipated or be desirable to its intended market. Also, some of our products may have limited
functionalities, which may limit their appeal to consumers and put us at a competitive disadvantage. If our current or future
products and services fail to function properly or if we do not achieve or sustain market acceptance, we could lose customers
or could be subject to claims which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
As
is typical in a new and rapidly evolving industry, demand and market acceptance for recently introduced products and services
are subject to a high level of uncertainty and risk. Because the market for the Company is new and evolving, it is difficult to
predict with any certainty the size of this market and its growth rate, if any. We cannot guarantee that a market for the Company
will develop or that demand for Company’s products and services will emerge or be sustainable. If the market fails to develop,
develops more slowly than expected or becomes saturated with competitors, our business, financial condition and operating results
would be materially adversely affected.
Adverse
publicity or consumer perception of our products and any similar products distributed by others could harm our reputation and
adversely affect our sales and revenues.
We
believe we are highly dependent upon positive consumer perceptions of the safety and quality of our products as well as similar
products distributed by other health and wellness companies. Consumer perception of health products, nutrition supplements and
our products in particular can be substantially influenced by scientific research or findings, national media attention and other
publicity about product use. Adverse publicity from these sources regarding the safety, quality or efficacy of nutritional supplements
and our products could harm our reputation and results of operations. The mere publication of news articles or reports asserting
that such products may be harmful or questioning their efficacy could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations, regardless of whether such news articles or reports are scientifically supported or whether
the claimed harmful effects would be present at the dosages recommended for such products.
Our
operating results may fluctuate, which makes our results difficult to predict and could cause our results to fall short of expectations.
Our
operating results may fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, many of which may be outside of our control. As a result,
comparing our operating results on a period-to-period basis may not be meaningful, and you should not rely on our past results
as an indication of our future performance. Our quarterly, year-to-date, and annual expenses as a percentage of our revenues may
differ significantly from our historical or projected rates. Our operating results in future quarters may fall below expectations.
Each of the following factors may affect our operating results:
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our business is changing and evolving, our historical operating results may not be useful to you in predicting our future operating
results.
The
loss of key management personnel could adversely affect our business.
We
depend on the continued services of our executive officers and senior management team as they work closely with independent representative
and are responsible for our day-to-day operations. Our success depends in part on our ability to retain our executive officers,
to compensate our executive officers at attractive levels, and to continue to attract additional qualified individuals to our
management team. Although we have entered into employment agreements with members of our senior management team, and do not believe
that any of them are planning to leave or retire in the near term, we cannot assure that our senior managers will remain with
us. The loss or limitation of the services of any of our executive officers or members of our senior management team, or the inability
to attract additional qualified management personnel, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
results of operations, or independent associate relations.
Independent
Sales Representatives could fail to comply with our policies and procedures or make improper product, compensation, marketing
or advertising claims that violate laws or regulations, which could result in claims against us that could harm our financial
condition and operating results.
We
sell our products through a sales force of independent representatives. The independent representatives are independent contractors
and, accordingly, we are not in a position to provide the same direction, motivation, and oversight as we would if associates
were our own employees. As a result, there can be no assurance that our representatives will participate in our marketing strategies
or plans, accept our introduction of new products, or comply with our policies and procedures. All independent representatives
will be required to sign a written contract and agree to adhere to our policies and procedures, which prohibit associates from
making false, misleading or other improper claims regarding products or income potential from the distribution of the products.
However, independent representatives may from time to time, without our knowledge and in violation of our policies, create promotional
materials or otherwise provide information that does not accurately describe our marketing program. There is a possibility that
some jurisdictions could seek to hold us responsible for independent representatives activities that violate applicable laws or
regulations, which could result in government or third-party actions or fines against us, which could harm our financial condition
and operating results.
Uncertainty
of profitability:
Our
business strategy may result in increased volatility of revenues and earnings. As we only have a limited number of products developed
at this time, our overall success will depend on a limited number of products and our ability to develop or find new ones or new
applications as well as our research and development efforts, which may cause variability and unsteady profits and losses depending
on the products offered and their market acceptance.
Our
revenues and our profitability may be adversely affected by economic conditions and changes in the market for medical and recreational
marijuana. Our business is also subject to general economic risks that could adversely impact the results of operations and financial
condition.
Because
of the anticipated nature of the products that we offer and attempt to develop, it is difficult to accurately forecast revenues
and operating results and these items could fluctuate in the future due to a number of factors. These factors may include, among
other things, the following:
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ability to manage our capital and liquidity requirements based on changing market conditions generally and changes in the
developing legal medical marijuana and recreational marijuana industries.
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acceptance of the terms and conditions of our service.
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nature and extent of competition from other companies that may reduce market share and create pressure on pricing and investment
return expectations.
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changes in the national and regional economies in which we will participate, including, but not limited to, changes in our
performance, capital availability, and market demand.
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changes in the projects in which we plan to invest which result from factors beyond our control, including, but not limited
to, a change in circumstances, capacity and economic impacts.
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developments in the efforts to legalize marijuana or increased federal enforcement.
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operating results may fluctuate from year to year due to the factors listed above and others not listed. At times, these fluctuations
may be significant.
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of growth will be necessary for us to be competitive:
Successful
expansion of our business will depend on our ability to effectively attract and manage staff, strategic business relationships,
and shareholders. Specifically, we will need to hire skilled management and technical personnel as well as manage partnerships
to navigate shifts in the general economic environment. Expansion has the potential to place significant strains on financial,
management, and operational resources, yet failure to expand will inhibit our profitability goals.
We
are entering a potentially highly competitive market:
The
markets for businesses in the medical marijuana and recreational marijuana industries as well as their related CBD and cannabinoid
industries are competitive and evolving. In particular, we face strong competition from larger companies that may be in the process
of offering similar products and services to ours. Many of our current and potential competitors have longer operating histories,
significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources and larger client bases than we have (or may be expected to have).
Given
the rapid changes affecting the global, national, and regional economies generally and the medical marijuana and recreational
marijuana industries, in particular, we may not be able to create and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Our
success will depend on our ability to keep pace with any changes in its markets, especially with legal and regulatory changes.
Our success will depend on our ability to respond to, among other things, changes in the economy, market conditions, and competitive
pressures. Any failure by us to anticipate or respond adequately to such changes could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition, operating results, liquidity, cash flow and our operational performance.
If
we fail to protect our intellectual property, our business could be adversely affected:
Our
viability will depend, in part, on our ability to develop and maintain the proprietary aspects of our products and brands to distinguish
our products from our competitors’ products. We rely on trade secrets and confidentiality provisions to establish and protect
our intellectual property. Any infringement or misappropriation of our intellectual property could damage its value and limit
our ability to compete. We may have to engage in litigation to protect the rights to our intellectual property, which could result
in significant litigation costs and require a significant amount of our time. Competitors may also harm our sales by designing
products that mirror the capabilities of our products or technology without infringing on our intellectual property rights. If
we do not obtain sufficient protection for our intellectual property, or if we are unable to effectively enforce our intellectual
property rights, our competitiveness could be impaired, which would limit our growth and future revenue. We may also find it necessary
to bring infringement or other actions against third parties to seek to protect our intellectual property rights. Litigation of
this nature, even if successful, is often expensive and time-consuming to prosecute, and there can be no assurance that we will
have the financial or other resources to enforce our rights or be able to enforce our rights, or prevent other parties from developing
similar technology or designing around our intellectual property.
Our
lack of sufficient patent and/or trademark or copyright protection and any unauthorized use of our proprietary information and
technology may affect our business:
We
currently rely on a combination of protections by contracts, including confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, and common
law rights, such as trade secrets, to protect our intellectual property. However, we cannot assure you that we will be able to
adequately protect our technology or other intellectual property from misappropriation in the U.S. and abroad. This risk may be
increased due to the lack of certain patent and/or copyright protection. Furthermore, patent applications that we file may not
result in issuance of a patent, or, if a patent is issued, the patent may not be issued in a form that is advantageous to us.
Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual property rights, others may independently develop similar products, duplicate
our products or design around our patents and other rights. In addition, it is difficult to monitor compliance with, and enforce,
our intellectual property rights on a worldwide basis in a cost-effective manner. In jurisdictions where foreign laws provide
less intellectual property protection than afforded in the U.S., our technology or other intellectual property may be compromised,
and our business could be materially adversely affected. If any of our proprietary rights are misappropriated or we are forced
to defend our intellectual property rights, we will have to incur substantial costs. Such litigation could result in substantial
costs and diversion of our resources, including diverting the time and effort of our senior management, and could disrupt our
business, as well as have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
We can provide no assurance that we will have the financial resources to oppose any actual or threatened infringement by any third
party. Furthermore, any patent or copyrights that we may be granted may be held by a court to infringe on the intellectual property
rights of others and subject us to the payment of damage awards.
Ordinary
and necessary business deduction other than the cost of goods sold are disallowed by the Internal Revenue Services for Cannabis
companies under IRC Section 280E:
At
this juncture, we do not believe that IRS 280E interferes with our businesses model from deducting ordinary and necessary business
expenses because we believe that we are in compliance with the 2014 Farm Bill and/or the products we sell are either from participants
that are compliant with the 2014 Farm Bill or are made from lawfully imported industrial hemp full spectrum cannabinoids or CBD.
Although we believe that the Farm Bill applies to commercial activity in that it references the “marketing,” “sale”
and “transportation,” of industrial hemp and hemp products that are derived from an authorized state program, it is
possible that our suppliers may not be in compliance with the Farm Bill or that a government agency or prosecutor could take a
narrower view of the activity allowed under the Farm Bill or import laws, if that were the case we could be seen as selling and
distributing a Schedule 1 substance under the CSA and we would therefore be subject to IRC Section 280E. IRC Section 280E only
allows the cost of goods sold to be deducted from revenues earned from the sale of cannabis and cannabis products that come under
the purview of the CSA. If that were the case we would not be able to deduct many of our overhead expenses. To the extent that
we have subsidiaries and other lines of trade or business, many of those overhead expenses could be allocated to those subsidiaries
that are note involved in products that come within the CSA so we would have an opportunity to deduct those disallowed expenses
elsewhere. Nevertheless, the revenue that is derived from those other trade or businesses may not be as large as the corresponding
deductions so be may still not be able to realize the full benefit of those expenses and instead have net operating losses in
the other trade or businesses that we would not be able to use or would have to carry-forward indefinitely. In addition, if the
Company enters the cannabis industry more directly, for example if the company were to purchase a marijuana dispensary that was
legal under state law and operated in compliance with state law, IRC Section 280E would unquestionably be applicable in which
case the onerous tax burden might significantly impact the profitability of the Company and may make the pricing of its products
less competitive, to the extent that competitors could manage to find a way to not have their operations subject to IRC Section
280E. Notwithstanding the forgoing, there can be no assurance that if we were to reallocate items of deduction form business segments
that were involved in the sales of products coming within the CSA that the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) would
not challenge those deductions or disallow them on some other basis. This could result in an onerous tax burden.
RISK
FACTORS RELATED TO OUR SECURITIES
We
may in the future issue more shares which could cause a loss of control by our present management and current stockholders.
We
may issue further shares as consideration for the cash or assets or services out of our authorized but unissued common stock that
would, upon issuance, represent a majority of the voting power and equity of our Company. The result of such an issuance would
be those new stockholders and management would control our Company, and persons unknown could replace our management at this time.
Such an occurrence would result in a greatly reduced percentage of ownership of our Company by our current shareholders, which
could present significant risks to investors.
The
regulation of penny stocks by SEC and FINRA may discourage the tradability of our securities.
We
are a “penny stock” company. None of our securities currently trade in any market and, if ever available for trading,
will be subject to a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that imposes special sales practice requirements upon broker-dealers
who sell such securities to persons other than established customers or Accredited Investors. For purposes of the rule, the phrase
“Accredited Investors” means, in general terms, institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000, or individuals having
a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or having an annual income that exceeds $200,000 (or that, when combined with a spouse’s
income, exceeds $300,000). For transactions covered by the rule, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination
for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction prior to the sale. Effectively, this
discourages broker-dealers from executing trades in penny stocks. Consequently, the rule will affect the ability of purchasers
of our stock to sell their securities in any market that might develop therefore because it imposes additional regulatory burdens
on penny stock transactions.
In
addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted a number of rules to regulate “penny stocks”. Such rules
include Rules 3a51-1, 15g-1, 15g-2, 15g-3, 15g-4, 15g-5, 15g-6, 15g-7, and 15g-9 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. Because our securities constitute “penny stocks” within the meaning of the rules, the rules would apply
to us and to our securities. The rules will further affect the ability of owners of shares to sell our securities in any market
that might develop for them because it imposes additional regulatory burdens on penny stock transactions.
Shareholders
should be aware that, according to Securities and Exchange Commission, the market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years
from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (i) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers
that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (ii) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales
and false and misleading press releases; (iii) “boiler room” practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic
price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (iv) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling
broker-dealers; and (v) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated
to a desired consequent investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock
market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate
in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being
established with respect to our securities.
Our
common stock market prices may be volatile, which substantially increases the risk that investors may not be able to sell their
Securities at or above the price that was paid for the security.
Because
of the limited trading market for our common stock and because of the possible price volatility, shareholders may not be able
to sell their shares of common stock when desired. The inability to sell Securities in a rapidly declining market may substantially
increase the risk of loss because of such illiquidity and because the price for our Securities may suffer greater declines because
of our price volatility.
Certain
factors, some of which are beyond our control, that may cause our share price to fluctuate significantly include, but are not
limited to the following:
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Additionally,
in recent years the stock market in general, and the personal care markets in particular, have experienced extreme price and volume
fluctuations. In some cases, these fluctuations are unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of the underlying
company. These market and industry factors may materially and adversely affect our stock price, regardless of our operating performance.
In the past, class action litigation often has been brought against companies following periods of volatility in the market price
of those companies common stock. If we become involved in this type of litigation in the future, it could result in substantial
costs and diversion of management attention and resources, which could have a further negative effect on shareholders’ investments
in our stock.
Because
we may issue additional shares of our common stock, investment in our company could be subject to substantial dilution:
Investors’
interests in our Company will be diluted and investors may suffer dilution in their net book value per share when we issue additional
shares. We are authorized to issue 75,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share. As of the date hereof there
are 52,884,983 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. We anticipate that all or at least some of our future
funding, if any, will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock. If we do sell more common stock, investors’
investment in our company will likely be diluted. Dilution is the difference between what investors pay for their stock and the
net tangible book value per share immediately after the additional shares are sold by us. If dilution occurs, any investment in
our company’s common stock could seriously decline in value.
Trading
in our common stock on the OTCQB Exchange has been subject to wide fluctuations:
Our
common stock is currently quoted for public trading on the OTCQB Exchange. The trading price of our common stock has been subject
to wide fluctuations. Trading prices of our common stock may fluctuate in response to a number of factors, many of which will
be beyond our control. The stock market has generally experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated
or disproportionate to the operating performance of companies with limited business operation. There can be no assurance that
trading prices and price earnings ratios previously experienced by our common stock will be matched or maintained. These broad
market and industry factors may adversely affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance.
In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class-action litigation
has often been instituted. Such litigation, if instituted, could result in substantial costs for us and a diversion of management’s
attention and resources.
Our
common stock is currently quoted only on the OTCQB marketplace, which may have an unfavorable impact on our stock price and liquidity:
Our
common stock is quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace. The OTCQB Marketplace is a significantly more limited market than the New York
Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ stock market. The quotation of our shares of common stock on the OTCQB Marketplace may result in
a less liquid market available for existing and potential stockholders to trade shares of our common stock, could depress the
trading price of our common stock and could have a long-term adverse impact on our ability to raise capital in the future.
There
can be no assurance that there will be an active market for our shares of common stock either now or in the future. Market liquidity
will depend on the perception of our operating business and any steps that our management might take to bring us to the awareness
of investors. There can be no assurance given that there will be any awareness generated. Consequently, investors may not be able
to liquidate their investment or liquidate at a price that reflects the value of the business. As a result, holders of our securities
may not find purchasers for our securities should they desire to sell them. Consequently, our securities should be purchased only
by investors having no need for liquidity in their investment and who can hold our securities for an indefinite period of time.
Nevada
law, our Articles of Incorporation and our by-laws provides for the indemnification of our officers and directors at our expense,
and correspondingly limits their liability, which may result in a major cost to us and hurt the interests of our shareholders
because corporate resources may be expended for the benefit of officers and/or directors:
Our
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws include provisions that eliminate the personal liability of our directors for monetary damages
to the fullest extent possible under the laws of the State of Nevada or other applicable law. These provisions eliminate the liability
of our directors and our shareholders for monetary damages arising out of any violation of a director of his fiduciary duty of
due care. Under Nevada law, however, such provisions do not eliminate the personal liability of a director for (i) breach of the
director’s duty of loyalty, (ii) acts or omissions not in good faith or involving intentional misconduct or knowing violation
of law, (iii) payment of dividends or repurchases of stock other than from lawfully available funds, or (iv) any transaction from
which the director derived an improper benefit. These provisions do not affect a director’s liabilities under the federal
securities laws or the recovery of damages by third parties.
We
do not intend to pay cash dividends on any investment in the shares of stock of our Company and any gain on an investment in our
Company will need to come through an increase in our stock’s price, which may never happen:
We
have never paid any cash dividends and currently do not intend to pay any cash dividends for the foreseeable future. To the extent
that we require additional funding currently not provided for, our funding sources may prohibit the payment of a dividend. Because
we do not currently intend to declare dividends, any gain on an investment in our company will need to come through an increase
in the stock’s price. This may never happen and investors may lose all of their investment in our company.
Because
our securities are subject to penny stock rules, you may have difficulty reselling your shares:
Our
shares as penny stocks, are covered by Section 15(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which imposes additional sales practice
requirements on broker/dealers who sell our company’s securities including the delivery of a standardized disclosure document;
disclosure and confirmation of quotation prices; disclosure of compensation the broker/dealer receives; and, furnishing monthly
account statements. These rules apply to companies whose shares are not traded on a national stock exchange, trade at less than
$5.00 per share, or who do not meet certain other financial requirements specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
These rules require brokers who sell “penny stocks” to persons other than established customers and “accredited
investors” to complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors, and provide investors with certain
information concerning the risks of trading in such penny stocks. These rules may discourage or restrict the ability of brokers
to sell our shares of common stock and may affect the secondary market for our shares of common stock. These rules could also
hamper our ability to raise funds in the primary market for our shares of common stock.
FINRA
sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock:
In
addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (known as “FINRA”)
has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds
for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their
non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial
status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there
is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements
make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common shares, which may limit your ability
to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
RISKS
RELATED TO THE OFFERING
Our
existing stockholders may experience significant dilution from the sale of our common stock pursuant to the GHS financing agreement.
The
sale of our common stock to GHS Investments LLC in accordance with the Financing Agreement may have a dilutive impact on our shareholders.
As a result, the market price of our common stock could decline. In addition, the lower our stock price is at the time we exercise
our put options, the more shares of our common stock we will have to issue to GHS in order to exercise a put under the Financing
Agreement. If our stock price decreases, then our existing shareholders would experience greater dilution for any given dollar
amount raised through the offering.
The
perceived risk of dilution may cause our stockholders to sell their shares, which may cause a decline in the price of our common
stock. Moreover, the perceived risk of dilution and the resulting downward pressure on our stock price could encourage investors
to engage in short sales of our common stock. By increasing the number of shares offered for sale, material amounts of short selling
could further contribute to progressive price declines in our common stock.
The
issuance of shares pursuant to the GHS financing agreement may have a significant dilutive effect.
Depending
on the number of shares we issue pursuant to the GHS Financing Agreement, it could have a significant dilutive effect upon our
existing shareholders. Although the number of shares that we may issue pursuant to the Financing Agreement will vary based on
our stock price (the higher our stock price, the less shares we have to issue), there may be a potential dilutive effect to our
shareholders, based on different potential future stock prices, if the full amount of the Financing Agreement is realized. Dilution
is based upon common stock put to GHS and the stock price discounted to GHS’s purchase price of 80% of the lowest trading
price during the pricing period.
GHS
Investments LLC will pay less than the then-prevailing market price of our common stock which could cause the price of our common
stock to decline.
Our
common stock to be issued under the GHS Financing Agreement will be purchased at a twenty percent (20%) discount, or eighty percent
(80%) of the lowest trading price for the Company’s common stock during the ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately
preceding the date on which the Company delivers a put notice to GHS.
GHS
has a financial incentive to sell our shares immediately upon receiving them to realize the profit between the discounted price
and the market price. If GHS sells our shares, the price of our common stock may decrease. If our stock price decreases, GHS may
have further incentive to sell such shares. Accordingly, the discounted sales price in the Financing Agreement may cause the price
of our common stock to decline.
We
may not have access to the full amount under the financing agreement.
The
lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock during the ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately preceding
the filing of this Registration Statement was approximately $0.55. At that price we would be able to sell shares to GHS under
the Financing Agreement at the discounted price of $0.416. At that discounted price, the 5,873,370 shares would only represent
$2,443,321.92, which is below the full amount of the Financing Agreement.
CAUTIONARY
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
prospectus contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future
events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties and include statements regarding, among other things, our projected revenue growth
and profitability, our growth strategies and opportunity, anticipated trends in our market and our anticipated needs for working
capital. They are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipate,”
“estimate,” “plans,” “potential,” “projects,” “continuing,” “ongoing,”
“expects,” “management believes,” “we believe,” “we intend” or the negative of
these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. These statements may be found under the sections entitled
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business,”
as well as in this prospectus generally. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, prospective products,
market acceptance, future performance or results of current and anticipated products, sales efforts, expenses, and the outcome
of contingencies such as legal proceedings and financial results.
Examples
of forward-looking statements in this prospectus include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding our business strategy,
business prospects, operating results, operating expenses, working capital, liquidity and capital expenditure requirements. Important
assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding demand for our products, the
cost, terms and availability of components, pricing levels, the timing and cost of capital expenditures, competitive conditions
and general economic conditions. These statements are based on our management’s expectations, beliefs and assumptions concerning
future events affecting us, which in turn are based on currently available information. These assumptions could prove inaccurate.
Although we believe that the estimates and projections reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, our expectations
may prove to be incorrect.
Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and events anticipated or implied by such forward-looking
statements include, but are not limited to:
●
increased levels of competition;
●
changes in the market acceptance of our products;
●
changes in political, economic or regulatory conditions generally and in the markets in which we operate;
●
our relationships with our key customers;
●
our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees;
●
our ability to quickly and effectively respond to new technological developments;
●
our ability to protect our trade secrets or other proprietary rights, operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of
others and prevent others from infringing on the proprietary rights of the Company; and
●
other risks, including those described in the “Risk Factors” discussion of this prospectus.
We
operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for us
to predict all of those risks, nor can we assess the impact of all of those risks on our business or the extent to which any factor
may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The forward-looking statements
in this prospectus are based on assumptions management believes are reasonable. However, due to the uncertainties associated with
forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Further, forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date they are made, and unless required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly
update any of them in light of new information, future events, or otherwise.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
We
will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares of our Common Stock by the Selling Stockholder. However, we will receive
proceeds from our initial sale of shares to GHS, pursuant to the Financing Agreement. The proceeds from the initial sale of shares
will be used for the purpose of working capital to increase the Company’s sales, for marketing, advertising, and
promotion as well as development and introduction of improvements to our existing products as well as to meet the Company’s
ongoing expenses including the costs of receivership and the Cromogen Litigation.
MARKET
FOR OUR COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market
and Other Information
Our
Common Stock is quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace under the trading symbol “ETST”.
As
of September 20, 2019, there were approximately 151 holders of record of our common stock. The last reported sale price
of our Common Stock on September 20, 2019 on the OTCQB Marketplace was $0.5399 per share. Please note that price
of our Common Stock on the OTCQB Marketplace reflects inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and
may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
Quarter
ended
|
|
High
|
|
|
Low
|
|
July
1, 2019 through September 20, 2019
|
|
$
|
0.94
|
|
|
$
|
0.405
|
|
June
30, 2019
|
|
$
|
0.9499
|
|
|
$
|
0.301
|
|
March
31, 2019
|
|
$
|
0.929
|
|
|
$
|
0.55
|
|
December
31, 2018
|
|
$
|
2.45
|
|
|
$
|
0.525
|
|
September
30, 2018
|
|
$
|
1.64
|
|
|
$
|
0.421
|
|
June
30, 2018
|
|
$
|
0.96
|
|
|
$
|
0.421
|
|
March
31, 2018
|
|
$
|
1.62
|
|
|
$
|
0.56
|
|
December
31, 2017
|
|
$
|
1.5
|
|
|
$
|
0.443
|
|
September
30, 2017
|
|
$
|
0.923
|
|
|
$
|
0.324
|
|
June
30, 2017
|
|
$
|
1.75
|
|
|
$
|
0.61
|
|
March
31, 2017
|
|
$
|
3.95
|
|
|
$
|
0.344
|
|
Dividend
Policy
To
date, we have not paid any dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying any such dividends in the foreseeable future.
The declaration and payment of dividends on the common stock is at the discretion of our Board and will depend on, among other
things, our operating results, financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions or such other factors as our
Board may deem relevant. We currently expect to use all available funds to finance the future development and expansion of our
business and do not anticipate paying dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future.
DETERMINATION
OF OFFERING PRICE
We
have not set an offering price for the shares registered hereunder, as the only shares being registered are those sold pursuant
to the GHS Financing Agreement. GHS may sell all or a portion of the shares being offered pursuant to this prospectus at fixed
prices and prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at varying prices or at negotiated prices.
DILUTION
Not
applicable. The shares registered under this registration statement are not being offered for purchase. The shares are being registered
on behalf of our selling shareholders pursuant to the GHS Financing Agreement.
SELLING
SECURITY HOLDER
The
selling stockholder identified in this prospectus may offer and sell up to 5,873,370 shares of our common stock, which consists
of shares of common stock to be sold by GHS pursuant to the Financing Agreement. If issued presently, the shares of common stock
registered for resale by GHS would represent approximately 11.23% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of September
20, 2019. Additionally, the 5,873,370 shares of our common stock registered for resale herein would represent approximately
30% of the Company’s public float.
We
may require the selling stockholder to suspend the sales of the shares of our common stock being offered pursuant to this prospectus
upon the occurrence of any event that makes any statement in this prospectus or the related registration statement untrue in any
material respect or that requires the changing of statements in those documents in order to make statements in those documents
not misleading.
The
selling stockholder identified in the table below may from time to time offer and sell under this prospectus any or all of the
shares of common stock described under the column “Shares of Common Stock Being Offered” in the table below.
GHS
will be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act. Any profits realized by such selling stockholder
may be deemed to be underwriting commissions.
Information
concerning the selling stockholder may change from time to time and, if necessary, we will amend or supplement this prospectus
accordingly. We cannot give an estimate as to the number of shares of common stock that will actually be held by the selling stockholder
upon termination of this offering, because the selling stockholders may offer some or all of the common stock under the offering
contemplated by this prospectus or acquire additional shares of common stock. The total number of shares that may be sold, hereunder,
will not exceed the number of shares offered, hereby. Please read the section entitled “Plan of Distribution” in this
prospectus.
The
manner in which the selling stockholder acquired or will acquire shares of our common stock is discussed below under “The
Offering.”
The
following table sets forth the name of each selling stockholder, the number of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by
such stockholder before this offering, the number of shares to be offered for such stockholder’s account and the number
and (if one percent or more) the percentage of the class to be beneficially owned by such stockholder after completion of the
offering. The number of shares owned are those beneficially owned, as determined under the rules of the SEC, and such information
is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any
shares of our common stock as to which a person has sole or shared voting power or investment power and any shares of common stock
which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days, through the exercise of any option, warrant or right, through conversion
of any security or pursuant to the automatic termination of a power of attorney or revocation of a trust, discretionary account
or similar arrangement, and such shares are deemed to be beneficially owned and outstanding for computing the share ownership
and percentage of the person holding such options, warrants or other rights, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the
percentage of any other person. Beneficial ownership percentages are calculated based on 52,884,983 shares of our common
stock outstanding as of September 20, 2019.
Unless
otherwise set forth below, (a) the persons and entities named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect
to the shares set forth opposite the selling stockholder’s name, subject to community property laws, where applicable, and
(b) no selling stockholder had any position, office or other material relationship within the past three years, with us or with
any of our predecessors or affiliates. The number of shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned before the offering is
based on information furnished to us or otherwise based on information available to us at the timing of the filing of the registration
statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
|
|
Shares
Owned by the Selling Stockholders before the
|
|
|
Shares
of Common Stock
|
|
|
Number
of Shares to be Owned by
Selling Stockholder After the
Offering and Percent of Total Issued
and Outstanding Shares
|
|
Name
of Selling Stockholder
|
|
Offering
(1)
|
|
|
Being
Offered
|
|
|
#
of Shares (2)
|
|
|
%
of Class (2)
|
|
GHS
Investments LLC (3)
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
5,873,370
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
*
|
%
|
Notes:
*
less than 1%
(1)
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules and generally includes voting or
investment power with respect to shares of common stock. Shares of common stock subject to options, warrants and convertible debentures
currently exercisable or convertible, or exercisable or convertible within 60 days, are counted as outstanding. The actual number
of shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of the convertible debentures is subject to adjustment depending on, among
other factors, the future market price of our common stock, and could be materially less or more than the number estimated in
the table.
(2)
Because the selling stockholders may offer and sell all or only some portion of the 5,873,370 shares of our common stock being
offered pursuant to this prospectus and may acquire additional shares of our common stock in the future, we can only estimate
the number and percentage of shares of our common stock that any of the selling stockholders will hold upon termination of the
offering.
(3)
Mark Grober exercises voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares of our common stock that are beneficially owned
by GHS Investments LLC.
(4)
Consists of up to 5,873,370 shares of common stock to be sold by GHS pursuant to the Financing Agreement.
THE
OFFERING
On
February 28, 2019, we entered into an Equity Financing Agreement (the “Financing Agreement”) with GHS Investments
LLC (“GHS”). Although we are not mandated to sell shares under the Financing Agreement, the Financing Agreement gives
us the option to sell to GHS, up to $5,000,000 worth of our common stock until February 27, 2021. The $5,000,000 was stated as
the total amount of available funding in the Financing Agreement because this was the maximum amount that GHS agreed to offer
us in funding. In connection with the Financing Agreement, the Company executed a promissory note dated February 28, 2019, in
the principal amount of $30,000 (the “Note”) as payment of the commitment fee for the Financing Agreement. There is
no assurance the market price of our common stock will increase in the future. The number of common shares that remain issuable
may not be sufficient, dependent upon the share price, to allow us to access the full amount contemplated under the Financing
Agreement. Based on the lowest closing price of our common stock during the ten (10) consecutive trading days preceding
the filing date of this registration statement was approximately $0.55, the registration statement covers the offer and possible
sale of $2,443,321.92 worth of our shares.
The
purchase price of the common stock will be set at eighty percent (80%) of the lowest trading price of the common stock during
the ten (10) consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date on which the Company delivers a put notice to GHS.
In addition, there is an ownership limit for GHS of 4.99%.
GHS
is not permitted to engage in short sales involving our common stock during the term of the commitment period. In accordance with
Regulation SHO, however, sales of our common stock by GHS after delivery of a put notice of such number of shares reasonably expected
to be purchased by GHS under a put will not be deemed a short sale.
●
In addition, we must deliver the other required documents, instruments and writings required. GHS is not required to purchase
the put shares unless:
●
Our registration statement with respect to the resale of the shares of common stock delivered in connection with the applicable
put shall have been declared effective;
●
We shall have obtained all material permits and qualifications required by any applicable state for the offer and sale of the
registrable securities; and
●
We shall have filed all requisite reports, notices, and other documents with the SEC in a timely manner.
As
we draw down on the equity line of credit, shares of our common stock will be sold into the market by GHS. The sale of these shares
could cause our stock price to decline. In turn, if our stock price declines and we issue more puts, more shares will come into
the market, which could cause a further drop in our stock price. You should be aware that there is an inverse relationship between
the market price of our common stock and the number of shares to be issued under the equity line of credit. If our stock price
declines, we will be required to issue a greater number of shares under the equity line of credit. We have no obligation to utilize
the full amount available under the equity line of credit.
Neither
the Financing Agreement nor any of our rights or GHS’s rights thereunder may be assigned to any other person.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
Each
of the selling stockholders named above and any of their pledgees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any
or all of their shares of common stock on OTC Markets or any other stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares
of our common stock are traded or in private transactions. These sales may be at fixed prices and prevailing market prices at
the time of sale, at varying prices or at negotiated prices. The selling stockholders may use any one or more of the following
methods when selling shares:
●
ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
●
block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the
block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
●
purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
●
privately negotiated transactions;
●
broker-dealers may agree with the selling stockholders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
or
●
a combination of any such methods of sale.
Broker-dealers
engaged by the selling stockholders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive
commissions or discounts from the selling stockholders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from
the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated, but, except as set forth in a supplement to this prospectus, in the case of an agency
transaction not in excess of a customary brokerage commission in compliance with FINRA Rule 2440; and in the case of a principal
transaction a markup or markdown in compliance with FINRA IM-2440.
GHS
is an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling
the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with
such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares
purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act of 1933. GHS has informed
us that it does not have any written or oral agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute
the common stock of our company. Pursuant to a requirement by FINRA, the maximum commission or discount to be received by any
FINRA member or independent broker-dealer may not be greater than 8% of the gross proceeds received by us for the sale of any
securities being registered pursuant to Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933.
Discounts,
concessions, commissions and similar selling expenses, if any, attributable to the sale of shares will be borne by the selling
stockholder. The selling stockholder may agree to indemnify any agent, dealer, or broker-dealer that participates in transactions
involving sales of the shares if liabilities are imposed on that person under the Securities Act of 1933.
We
are required to pay certain fees and expenses incurred by us incident to the registration of the shares covered by this prospectus.
We have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities
under the Securities Act of 1933. We will not receive any proceeds from the resale of any of the shares of our common stock by
the selling stockholders. We may, however, receive proceeds from the sale of our common stock under the Financing Agreement with
GHS. Neither the Financing Agreement with GHS nor any rights of the parties under the Financing Agreement with GHS may be assigned
or delegated to any other person.
We
have entered into an agreement with GHS to keep this prospectus effective until GHS has sold all of the common shares purchased
by it under the Financing Agreement and has no right to acquire any additional shares of common stock under the Financing Agreement.
The
resale shares will be sold only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers if required under applicable state securities
laws. In addition, in certain states, the resale shares may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale
in the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied with.
Under
applicable rules and regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, any person engaged in the distribution of the resale
shares may not simultaneously engage in market making activities with respect to the common stock for the applicable restricted
period, as defined in Regulation M, prior to the commencement of the distribution. In addition, the selling stockholders will
be subject to applicable provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations thereunder, including
Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares of the common stock by the selling stockholders or any
other person. We will make copies of this prospectus available to the selling stockholders.
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
General
We
are authorized to issue an aggregate of seventy-five million (75,000,000) shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share and
ten million (10,000,000) shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, in one or more series and to fix the voting powers,
preferences and other rights and limitations of the preferred stock. As of September 20, 2019, we had 52,884,983
shares of common stock outstanding and 5,200,000 shares of Class A Preferred Stock outstanding.
Each
share of common stock shall have one (1) vote per share. Our common stock does not provide a preemptive, subscription or conversion
rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights. Our common stock holders are not entitled to cumulative
voting for election of Board of Directors.
Our
shares of preferred stock rank senior to all classes of common stock in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of
the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary. Holders of our preferred stock are not entitled to receive dividends. The holders
of our preferred stock, in order to maintain their proportionate voting percentage of the Company’s common stock, are entitled
to receive that number of preferred stock necessary to maintain their proportionate voting percentage of the Company’s common
stock to prevent the dilution of the preferred stock held by such holders. The 5,200,000 shares of Class A Preferred Stock, except
as otherwise required by Nevada law, shall equal 52% of the voting equity of the common stock.
Dividends
We
have not paid any dividends on our common stock since our inception and do not intend to pay any dividends in the foreseeable
future.
The
declaration of any future cash dividends is at the discretion of our board of directors and depends upon our earnings, if any,
our capital requirements and financial position, our general economic conditions, and other pertinent conditions. It is our present
intention not to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future, but rather to reinvest earnings, if any, in our business operations.
Warrants
The
Company does not currently have any warrants issued or outstanding.
Options
The
Company has not granted any options since inception.
Transfer
Agent
The
Company’s transfer agent is Action Stock Transfer, Inc., 2469 E Fort Union Blvd., Suite 214, Salt Lake City, UT 84121.
Securities
Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
There
were no equity compensation plans formally approved by the shareholders of the Company as of the date of this filing.
Anti-Takeover
Effects of Various Provisions of Nevada Law
Provisions
of the Nevada Revised Statutes, our articles of incorporation, as amended, and bylaws could make it more difficult to acquire
us by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest or otherwise, or to remove incumbent officers and directors. These provisions,
summarized below, would be expected to discourage certain types of takeover practices and takeover bids our Board may consider
inadequate and to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us to first negotiate with us. We believe that the benefits
of increased protection of our ability to negotiate with the proponent of an unfriendly or unsolicited proposal to acquire or
restructure us will outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging takeover or acquisition proposals because, among other things,
negotiation of these proposals could result in an improvement of their terms.
Blank
Check Preferred
Our
articles of incorporation permit our Board to issue preferred stock with voting, conversion and exchange rights that could negatively
affect the voting power or other rights of our Common Stockholders. The issuance of our preferred stock could delay or prevent
a change of control of our Company.
Amendments
to our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Under
the Nevada Revised Statutes, our articles of incorporation may not be amended by stockholder action alone.
Nevada
Anti-Takeover Statute
We
may be subject to Nevada’s Combination with Interested Stockholders Statute (Nevada Corporation Law Sections 78.411-78.444)
which prohibits an “interested stockholder” from entering into a “combination” with the corporation, unless
certain conditions are met. An “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates,
beneficially owns (or within the prior two years, did beneficially own) 10% or more of the corporation’s capital stock entitled
to vote.
Limitations
on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
The
Nevada Revised Statutes limits or eliminates the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary
damages for breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties as directors.
The
limitation of liability and indemnification provisions under the Nevada Revised Statues and in our articles of incorporation and
bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties. These provisions
may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such
an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. However, these provisions do not limit or eliminate
our rights, or those of any stockholder, to seek non-monetary relief such as injunction or rescission in the event of a breach
of a director’s fiduciary duties. Moreover, the provisions do not alter the liability of directors under the federal securities
laws. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent that, in a class action or direct suit, we pay the
costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.
Authorized
but Unissued Shares
Our
authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock and preferred stock will be available for future issuance without stockholder approval,
except as may be required under the listing rules of any stock exchange on which our Common Stock is then listed. We may use additional
shares for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public offerings to raise additional capital, corporate acquisitions
and employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock and preferred stock could render more
difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of us by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise.
Penny
Stock Considerations
Our
shares will be “penny stocks” as that term is generally defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to mean equity
securities with a price of less than $5.00 per share. Thus, our shares will be subject to rules that impose sales practice and
disclosure requirements on broker-dealers who engage in certain transactions involving a penny stock. Under the penny stock regulations,
a broker-dealer selling a penny stock to anyone other than an established customer must make a special suitability determination
regarding the purchaser and must receive the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to the sale, unless the
broker-dealer is otherwise exempt.
In
addition, under the penny stock regulations, the broker-dealer is required to:
●
Deliver, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission
relating to the penny stock market, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt;
●
Disclose commissions payable to the broker-dealer and our registered representatives and current bid and offer quotations for
the securities;
●
Send monthly statements disclosing recent price information pertaining to the penny stock held in a customer’s account,
the account’s value, and information regarding the limited market in penny stocks; and
●
Make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s
written agreement to the transaction, prior to conducting any penny stock transaction in the customer’s account.
Because
of these regulations, broker-dealers may encounter difficulties in their attempt to sell shares of our common stock, which may
affect the ability of selling shareholders or other holders to sell their shares in the secondary market and have the effect of
reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market. These additional sales practice and disclosure requirements could
impede the sale of our securities, if our securities become publicly traded. In addition, the liquidity for our securities may
be decreased, with a corresponding decrease in the price of our securities. Our shares in all probability will be subject to such
penny stock rules and our shareholders will, in all likelihood, find it difficult to sell their securities.
INTERESTS
OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
The
consolidated financial statements for the Company for the years then ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 included in this prospectus
have been audited by BF Borgers CPA PC, an independent registered public accounting firm, to the extent and for the periods set
forth in our report and are incorporated herein in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of said firm as experts
in auditing and accounting.
The
legality of the shares offered under this registration statement will be passed upon by Davisson & Associates, PA.
INFORMATION
WITH RESPECT TO THE REGISTRANT
Corporate
History
Earth
Science Tech, Inc. (“ETST” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on
April 23, 2010 under the name Ultimate Novelty Sports Inc. The Company provided consulting services to the athletic facilities
industry and offered a full range of consulting services, including start-up strategy development, membership pricing and management,
operational analysis, marketing and public relations and staff training.
On
May 6, 2010, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Ultimate Novelty Sports Inc., an Ontario, Canada Corporation (“UNSI
Canada”). On October 30, 2013, pursuant to a sale of subsidiary agreement (the “Sale of Subsidiary Agreement”)
the Company sold all of the capital stock of UNSI Canada to Optimal, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
On
January 29, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Pure Health, Inc. (“Pure”), a Puerto Rican
corporation (the “Pure Consulting Agreement”). The purpose of the Pure Consulting Agreement was to retain Pure to
consult the Company with regard to the development of health and wellness products as well as nutritional supplements, including
idea generation, preforming and designing formulations for products to be used in the health and nutrition market.
On
March 6, 2014, the Company changed its name from Ultimate Novelty Sports, Inc. to Earth Science Tech, Inc (the “Name Change”).
On
May 28, 2014 the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) approved the Name Change and a change of trading
symbol from UNOV to ETST.
On
June 6, 2014, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
and a Certificate of Designation creating a Preferred A class of stock with 10,000,000 preferred A shares (the “Preferred
A Shares”) having a par value of $0.001 per share.
On
March 6, 2015, the Company entered into a License and Distribution Agreement (the “I Vape License and Distribution Agreement”)
with I Vape Vapor, Inc. a Minnesota corporation (“I Vape”). Pursuant to the I Vape License and Distribution Agreement
the Company licensed to I Vape the rights to use the Company’s Ultra-High Grade CBD Rich Hemp Oil in I Vape’s E-Cigarettes
within the U.S. As part of the I Vape License and Distribution Agreement, the Company formed Earth Science Tech Vapor One, Inc.,
a wholly owned Florida corporation subsidiary.
Today,
ETST is a biotechnology company focused on unique nutraceuticals and bioceuticals designed to excel in industries such as health,
wellness, nutrition, supplements, cosmetics and alternative medicine to improve the quality of life for consumers worldwide. ETST
seeks to deliver non-prescription nutritional and dietary supplements that help with treating symptoms such as: chronic pain,
joint pain, inflammation, seizures, high blood pressure, memory loss, depression, weight management, nausea, aging and overall
wellness. This may include products such as CBD as a natural constituent of hemp oil, vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, personal
care products, homeopathies, functional foods and other products. These products will be in various formulations and delivery
forms including capsules, tablets, soft gels, chewables, liquids, creams, sprays, powders, and whole herbs.
In
particular, ETST is focused on researching and developing innovative hemp extracts and making them accessible worldwide. ETST
plans to be a supplier of high quality hemp oil enriched with high-grade CBD. ETST’s primary goal is to advance different
high quality hemp extracts with a broad profile of cannabinoids and additional natural molecules found in industrial hemp and
to identify their distinct properties.
On
January 11, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Aaron Decker, and Derrick West, individuals, pursuant to which the
Company will transfer, set over and assign to Mr. Decker and Mr. West 95% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock
of Kannabidioid, Inc.
On
January 11, 2019, the Company received notice that Strongbow Advisors, Inc. (“Strongbow”), and Robert Stevens (“Stevens”,
and together with Strongbow, the “Receiver”) had been appointed by the Nevada District Court, as Receiver for the
Registrant in Case No. A-18-784952-C.
The
Company sought the appointment of the Receiver after it found itself in an imminent danger of insolvency following the issuance
by an arbitration panel of an award (the “Award”) in the sum of $3,994,522.5 million in favor of Cromogen Biotechnology
Corporation (“Cromogen”) in the matter entitled Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation vs. Earth Science Tech, Inc. (the
“Cromogen Litigation”). The Nevada District Court found that the Company was in fact insolvent and ordered the appointment
of the Receiver.
The
Award consisted of a sum for breach of contract against the Company in the amount of $120,265.00, a sum for costs and fees against
the Company in the amount of $111,057.00 and a sum for the claim of tortuous interference and conversion against the Company in
the amount of $3,763,200.00. The District Court in Florida had confirmed the Award granted by the arbitration panel, denying however,
the award of fees that the arbitration panel had granted Cromogen.
The
Cromogen Litigation is now on appeal and the Company is optimistic about its prospects on appeal. Nevertheless, the outcome remains
speculative and so notwithstanding its prospects for success on appeal, and faced with such a large judgment and the imminent
danger of insolvency, the Company determined that it was in the best interest of its shareholders and creditors to seek protection
under receivership and the appointment of a receiver. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company remains insolvent as the
outcome of the Cromogen Litigation remains speculative.
As
part of the impact of the receivership, the Court issued a Writ of Injunction or “Blanket Stay” covering the Company
and its assets during the time that the Company is in receivership. As a result of the “Blanket Stay” the Company’s
estate is protected from creditors and interference with its administration is prevented while the Company’s financial issues
are being fully analyzed and resolved. As part of this process, creditors will be notified and required to provide claims in writing
under oath on or before the deadline stated in the notice provided by the Receiver or those claims will be barred under NRS §78.675.
The Blanket Stay will remain in place unless otherwise waived by the Receiver, or it is vacated by the Court or alternatively,
lifted by the Court, upon a “motion to lift stay” duly made and approved by the Nevada District Court.
The
appointment of the Receiver was approved unanimously by the Board and by a majority of the Company’s shareholders. Strongbow
and Stevens were selected because of their reputation in helping (i) companies restructure and (ii) to execute on their business
plans, albeit under a debt and capital structure that allows them to succeed. Stevens and Strongbow assist companies by helping
them raise the capital needed not only to pay debts, but build and grow their businesses. The Receiver, however, is an agent of
the court, and will be independent and neutral in managing the Company’s operations and trying to preserve the Company’s
value for the creditors and shareholders.
The
Receiver has broad powers under N.R.S. 78.630, including the power to reorganize the Registrant or liquidate it and it is not
necessary for the Court to state that he has the power to reorganize the corporation or that he has the power to liquidate it.
Those powers are granted by statute when he is appointed as a Receiver. As of the date of this prospectus the Receiver has determined
that there is a viable underlying business; and he plans to effect a reorganization of it and its operations. In “reorganizing”
the Company, the Receiver plans to restructure its debt. In considering whether to reorganize, the Receiver first determined that
there was not a reason to liquidate and wind up its affairs. Having determined that the Company was not a candidate for liquidation,
the Receiver determined that, given the current operations and the potential for increasing revenues with the addition of capital,
that the Company will likely be in a position to pay its expenses as they come due when the Company’s debt is restructured.
As of the date hereof, no definitive plan has been developed that addresses precisely how the debt will be restructured; and because
of the amount at issue in the Cromogen Litigation (See Legal Proceedings on Page 53, the Receiver will not put a plan of reorganization
together until after that matter is resolved on appeal. While the Cromogen Litigation remains ongoing, the Receiver plans to use
the proceeds from this offering for working capital to increase the Company’s sales, to meet its current expenses (excluding
debt incurred prior to the Receiver’s appointment, which is stayed with in receivership, pending the plan of reorganization),
including the costs of receivership and for the ongoing costs of the Cromogen Litigation. If the Receiver is successful in increasing
the Company’s sales and operations, of which there can be no assurances, he believes that the Company will be able to meet
its expenses as they come due out of operations, including the costs of receivership and the payments associated with the Company’s
restructured debt; and that there will be sufficient funds to support continued growth of the Company’s sales and operations.
If successful, this reorganizational approach will allow the Receiver to structure larger payments to claimants than would otherwise
be possible. The Receiver intends to continue with the Company’s business plan but with a greater focus on producing additional
revenue from the existing Company products as well as new versions of its existing products that may be developed. Thus, once
the Cromogen Litigation is resolved, the Receiver will prepare the plan of reorganization and seek to have it ratified by way
of motion before the Court. Along with the filing of the motion to ratify the plan of reorganization, the Receiver will provide
direct notice to each of the affected parties as well as by filing a Current Report with the Commission on Form 8-K. The Receiver
does NOT require the approval of any of the claimants or the Company stakeholders before preparing the plan of reorganization
or making the motion for its to ratification.. Any party objecting to its treatment under the plan of reorganization, or to the
plan itself, may only do so by making a separate motion so objecting and this is its only recourse. Unlike motion practice in
litigation where there is a plaintiff and defendant; and where one party makes a motion while the other responds by way of filing
and serving a reply objecting to the motion, along with a memorandum in support of the their position, in the case of the Receiver’s
motion to ratify the plan of reorganization, an objecting party to the plan may only object by way of making a separate motion
objecting with the Court. However, the Receiver has the ability and authority under N.R.S. 78.630 to deny a claim, accept a claim
or accept a claim in part and deny a claim in part as part of its duties acting as receiver; and further, underlying this power
and authority is the requirement that the Receiver, as a receiver in equity, take into consideration, the fairness and reasonableness
that his reorganization plan has on all of the claimants and stakeholders. As such, an objecting party moving to challenge the
plan of reorganization has a substantial burden to overcome because the Court will give great deference to a Receiver; and it
is extremely unlikely that the Court would not ratify the reorganization plan. In fact, the Receiver has never had such a challenge
by an objecting party accepted by a court in any of the over 30 matters where he has served as receiver. Once the plan of reorganization
has been ratified by the Court, it becomes executable and after six months, becomes non-appealable (See Nevada Rules of Civil
Procedure Rule 60(c)(1)). Following ratification of the plan of reorganization and its implementation, the Receiver will move
the Court to be dismissed, the Court will grant the Receiver’s motion for dismissal as receiver and the Company will be
returned to prior management, who will continue operating and managing the Company under its business plan, initially, as it may
have been modified and improved by the Receiver. However, once the Receiver has been dismissed by the Court and control is ceded
back to the prior management, the Receiver is no longer in control and management is free to manage the Company as it sees fit.
This
case is particularly complex because of the matters at issue in the Cromogen Litigation; and as such, it is not possible to predict,
even approximately or with any degree of certainty, how long it will take to complete the Cromogen Litigation; and since the plan
of reorganization is on hold pending the outcome, the plan of reorganization is on hold as a result; although once started, the
plan itself will only take a few weeks to complete. Additionally it is not possible to determine, once the plan of reorganization
is developed, how long it will take to have it ratified. Initially it depends on the Court and its availability to schedule a
hearing; however then, if there are objections in the form of motions, it will take additional time as the Court needs to schedule
hearing(s) for them and the Receiver needs to respond to those motion(s). If a claimant’s motion objecting is successful,
the court will generally instruct a receiver to develop a new plan of reorganization that takes into account, those issues raised
by the complaining/moving party with which the Court may agree. In theory, this could continue indefinitely until there were no
longer complaining parties and the Court finally ratifies the Receiver’s plan of reorganization, as modified. However, in
practice, courts give substantial deference to receivers, since they do not have the expertise or experience necessary to develop
reorganization plans and they see this as the purview of the receiver. Once ratified, there is a six month period that the Court’s
decision is appealable; and although an appeal requires the posting of a bond and the basis for appeal in these matters is extremely
limited, there is still the possibility that a claimant or stakeholder could bring an appeal challenging the ratification of the
plan of reorganization, notwithstanding the obstacles to bringing an appeal. As a result of these issues, it is impossible to
predict how long the Company will be in receivership or what the ultimate cost of receivership will be.
Reorganizations
are fluid, constantly changing processes and every situation is different. As long as there is a viable underlying business, the
Receiver has sufficient powers to be able to reorganize it and restructure debt in virtually any way necessary so that the Company
will be able to pay its debts as they come due when it emerges from receivership. The potential number of structural changes,
and types of consideration and structures for the payment to creditors are too numerous to list and are limited only by the Receiver’s
creativity. Adding to this complexity, is the fact that the Receiver is also allowed to classify creditors and other constituents
according to classes that it creates based on criteria the it establishes; and it may treat those different classes differently.
As a receiver in equity, Mr. Stevens is also allowed to consider the fundamental fairness to all of the stakeholders and analyzing
the facts of each stakeholder and what they have at risk compared with other stakeholders as he puts the plan of reorganization
in place. In addition to considering issues of fairness and reasonableness, some of the tools available to a receiver in a reorganization
are: canceling shares of stock where little or no consideration was paid or where allowing those shares to remain outstanding
would be unfair to the other shareholders, classifying creditors into various classes, using receiver’s certificates as
super priority debt instruments, promissory notes, including convertible notes, stock of various classes, including newly created
classes, pledging a portion of a company’s revenue, structured payments to be made over time, granting security interests,
etc.; and these tools are all available as a means to restructure the Company’s debt and to pay creditors and service providers.
During the time that the Company is in receivership, the Receiver is required to make periodic status reports to the Court providing
such information as the Court requires, as requested by the Court. When the plan of reorganization is finally established and
ratified, the Company will be returned to the control of its prior management and the Company will continue as reorganized, as
though it had never been in receivership (except with restructured debt and ideally, with any improvements in operations that
the Receiver may have put in place . The stakeholders that are directly affected by the reorganization will be notified by the
Receiver as to how their claims will be treated under the plan of reorganization; and the claimants and other stakeholders will
also receive notice of actions taken in connection with the reorganization through the filing of a Current Report on Form 8-K.
These items will also be disclosed in the Registrant’s Periodic Reports filed with the Commission of Forms 10-K and 10Q,
as required. If the Receiver is not successful in reorganizing the Company, the Company may be forced to liquidate its business
and this may result in a loss of the entire investment for the investors in this offering.
On
February 28, 2019, the Company entered into an Equity Financing Agreement (the “GHS Equity Financing Agreement”) and
Registration Rights Agreement (the “GHS Registration Rights Agreement”) with GHS Investments LLC, a Nevada limited
liability company (“GHS”). Under the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement, GHS agreed to provide the Company with
up to $5,000,000 upon effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) filed with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”)
Following
effectiveness of the Registration Statement, the Company shall have the discretion to deliver puts to GHS and GHS will be obligated
to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share based on the investment amount specified in
each put notice. Additionally, in accordance with the Equity Financing Agreement, the Company shall issue GHS a promissory note
in the principal amount of $30,000 to offset transaction costs (the “Note”).
Business
Overview
Earth
Science Tech, Inc. (“ETST”) offers high-grade full spectrum cannabinoid oil on the market. There are positive results
in studies on breast cancer and immune cells through the University of Central Oklahoma, in addition to studies through DV Biologics
that prove the Company’s CBD oil formulation lowers cortisol and functions as a neuro-protectant, with positive result case
studies through key health organizations. ETST formulates, markets and distributes the CBD oil used for its studies to the public,
offering the most effective quality of CBD on the market.
The
Company’s’ subsidiaries include Nutrition Empire, Inc., Cannabis Therapeutics, Inc. and Earth Science Pharmaceutical
Inc. Earth Science Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit favored entity of the Company focused on developing its role as a world leader
in the CBD space, expanding its work in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors:
Earth
Science Pharmaceutical (“ESP”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Earth Science Tech, committed to the development of
low cost, non-invasive diagnostic tools, medical devices, testing processes and vaccines for sexually transmitted infections and/or
diseases. ESP’s CEO and chief science officer, Dr. Michel Aubé, is leading the Company’s research and development
efforts. The Company’s first medical device, Hygee™, is a home kit designed for the detection of STIs, such as chlamydia,
from a self-obtained gynecological specimen. ESP is working to develop and bring to market medical devices and vaccines that meet
the specific needs of women.
Cannabis
Therapeutics (“CTI”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Earth Science Tech, Inc. poised to take a leadership role in
the development of new, leading-edge cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. CTI is invested in research
and development to explore and harness the medicinal power of cannabidiol. The company holds three provisional application patents
for a CBD product that is focused on developing treatments for breast and ovarian cancers, as well as two generic CBD based pharmaceutical
drugs.
Earth
Science Foundation (“ESF”) is a favored entity of Earth Science Tech, Inc. ESF is in the process of becoming a non-profit
organization to accept grants and donations to conduct further studies and help donate Earth Science Tech’s effective CBD
products to those in need.
On
January 29, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Pure Health, Inc. (“Pure”), a Puerto Rican
corporation (the “Pure Consulting Agreement”). The purpose of the Pure Consulting Agreement was to retain Pure to
consult the Company with regard to the development of health and wellness products as well as nutritional supplements, including
idea generation, preforming and designing formulations for products to be used in the health and nutrition market.
On
March 24, 2014, the Company entered into a Founders Agreement (the “Founders Agreement”) with Majorca Group, Ltd.,
a Marshall Islands Corporation (“Majorca”). Pursuant to the Founders Agreement, for a consideration of 25,000,000
restricted shares of Common Stock, Majorca was to provide certain services to the Company, including: (i) securing an agreement
with an established company in the nutritional and health care industry for product development including idea generation, preforming
and designing formulations for products to be used in the health and nutrition market; (ii) arranging for the development and
formulation of two new products for the Company using FDA approved labs to produce the products; (iii) developing, implementing
and launching a Nutritional, Formulation and Dietary Supplement ecommerce platform; (iv) securing an agreement with an established
hemp based Biotechnology Company that has developed proprietary cultivation and processing ability allowing for the accessibility
& democratization of cannabinoid extracts for the neutraceutical market; (v) developing, implementing and launching an online
portal and mobile app dealing with cannabis and hemp. Further, creating scale-able API that has a database of cannabis and cannabis
related products, businesses, and opportunities; and (vi) securing an agreement with a leading supplier in the business of producing
or otherwise procuring, distributing and/or selling electronic cigarette products.
On
August 22, 2016, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “BEO Purchase Agreement”) to acquire substantially
all of BEO ITS, Inc., a Canadian corporation (“BEO”), for 225,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company and $9,225.00
in cash.
On
January 27, 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “Nutrition Specialties Joint Venture”) with
Nutrition Specialties, LLC (“Nutrition Specialties”). The purpose of the Nutrition Specialties Joint Venture was to
market sports supplement products produced by Nutrition Specialties incorporating cannabidiol (CBD) supplied by the Company and
marketed by the Company’s sales personnel. Nutrition Specialties was to purchase the CBD for the sports supplements products
from the Company.
On
January 24, 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “Kamavore Joint Venture”) with Kamavore,
a Canadian corporation (“Kamavore”). The purpose of the Kamavore Joint Venture was to produce and market chocolate
products incorporating CBD supplied by the Company. Karmavore was to purchase the CBD for the chocolate products from the Company.
Both the Company and Kamavore were to market the CBD chocolate products.
On
June 8, 2017, the Company formed KannaBidioid, Inc. (“KBD”), a wholly owned subsidiary. The purpose of KBD was to
enter into the recreational vape/smoke space. Through KBD, the Company formulated, produced and sold Kanna-infused cannabidiol
(CBD) based e-liquids and gummy edibles. On January 11, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Aaron Decker, and Derrick
West, individuals, pursuant to which the Company has transferred, set over and assigned to Mr. Decker and Mr. West 95% of the
issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Kannabidioid, Inc.
On
July 1, 2017, the Company entered into an exclusive distribution agreement (the “Bionatus Distribution Agreement”)
with Laboratoire Bionatus Pharmacognosique (“Bionatus”) to be the exclusive distributor in the U.S. for a new line
of products to be developed jointly by Bionatus and the Company (the “New Products”). Pursuant to the Bionatus Distribution
Agreement the Company will be the exclusive supplier of the hemp oil for the New Products.
On
August 9, 2018 the Company entered into a participation agreement (the “FMG Participation Agreement”) with Fortune
Media Group (the “FMG”) for the production and broadcasting of a television and social media infomercial, promoting
the Company’s products. Pursuant to the FMG Participation Agreement, for a fee of $24,900, FMG was to produce and distribute
two promotional videos for the Company; the first is for a 60 second direct TV commercial or infomercial and the second is for
a 15 second video to be used for social media. FMG will promote the Company through its integrated social media outlets and consumer
engagement strategies.
On
October 12, 2018 Canna Inno Laboratories Inc. a Canadian corporation (“Canna Inno”) and a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company, entered into an agreement for the clinical study of the protocols to be used in the processing of samples collected
using Canna Inno’s MSN-2 collection device, which is used in testing and diagnosing of chlamydia and gonorrhea (the “Clinical
Trials Agreement”).
On
December 16, 2018, the Company entered into a manufacturing agreement (the “Dermagate Manufacturing Agreement”) with
Dermagate, Inc. to manufacture, assemble, and supply 5,000 units of the company’s MSN-2 medical device, Hygee, for purchase
by the Company, on an exclusive basis. The Hygee device itself, is a modified panty liner worn by women to allow for the self-collection
of a gynecological specimen. Currently the device allows human cells to be collected and tested for two types of infections, chlamydia
and gonorrhea. It provides women with the ability to be self-collect specimens in a non-clinical setting, send them to a laboratory
that will process the specimens and notify them if they test positive for either sexually transmitted disease so that they can
seek treatment. This technology allows the Company to provide diagnostic services to high-risk women and girls who are not inclined
to visit traditional medical settings. The kit can be ordered on-line for home screening.
Nutraceutical
Products
The
Company is engaged in the development, marketing, production, and sales of CBD products for personal health, some of which may
utilize patent-pending formulations. The Company offers the highest purity and quality high-grade full spectrum cannabinoid oil
on the market. There are positive results in studies on breast cancer and immune cells through the University of Central Oklahoma,
in addition to studies through DV Biologics that prove the Company’s CBD oil formulation lowers cortisol and functions as
a neuro-protectant, with positive result case studies through key health organizations. ETST formulates, markets and distributes
the CBD oil used for its studies to the public, offering the most effective quality of CBD on the market.
Extraction
Method and Quality
We
believe our high-grade CBD-rich hemp oil contains the high quality natural CBD because it’s formulated using a wide array
of cutting-edge technologies, including super critical extraction process (CO 2), isolation, and micron filtration. Super critical
extraction is a gentle approach and the key method in the extraction of our CBD. The method exploits the fact that CO 2 at low
temperature and under high pressure becomes liquid and thereby draws the cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant material. Using
state-of-the-art equipment, carbon dioxide (CO 2) is compressed to upwards of 10,000 psi. At these extremes CO 2 becomes ‘super
critical’ where it retains the properties of both a liquid and a gas at the same time. The cold temperature does not damage
any heat-sensitive nutrients like vitamins or enzymes. When the super critical fluid is added to the nutrient-rich hemp it releases
the phytonutrients. The CO 2 is then free and recycled, leaving a concentrated and pure extract that we believe is more easily
digested. These low temperatures thru the extraction process preserve a broad spectrum of valuable and beneficial molecules that
are often lost using other extraction methods. This gentle method permits the production of a purer form of CBD-rich hemp oil
while conserving other valuable and beneficial molecules that are originally contained in the hemp plant. We believe that there
are over 400 phytonutrients that exist in hemp plants.
Our
CBD-rich hemp oil does not contain any synthetic cannabinoids and is not an isolate. It contains everything that is naturally
occurring in the original industrial hemp plant. With our high quality CBD-rich hemp oil you benefit from the natural interaction
of phytonutrients in their balanced wide-ranging form that may offer the most benefit for overall wellness. Our commercialized
CBD based product line, High Grade Full Spectrum Cannabinoids, offers 7 distinct cannabinoids maximizing all the therapeutic benefits
the industrial hemp plant has to offer.
Other
competitors and companies may use certain methods for extracting hemp including toxic solvents and/or high heat which we believe
are unsustainable, dangerous and don’t extract the full balance of nutrients from the industrial hemp plant. One of the
most popular processes used to extract hemp oils is alcohol extraction, due to its simplicity and low costs. This may lead to
a product that still contains trace amounts of alcohol, as it can be difficult to separate out after extraction. The alcohol extraction
used by other companies and our competitors requires the hemp and alcohol mixture to be boiled for long periods of time, potentially
damaging sensitive nutrients and important components of the oil. Most companies that claim to be full spectrum only contain 2-5
cannabinoids compared to the 7 we offer in our commercialized batches.
Our
CBD-rich hemp oil is sourced from the high quality industrial hemp plants grown by generational family farmers. In order to produce
consistent and nutritious CBD-rich oils, these hemp plants are grown domestically currently in Oregon and Kentucky.
We
lab test our hemp oil multiple times during the manufacturing process, from seed to shelf. This includes being tested for cannabinoid
panel content, terpenoids, pesticides, residual solvents, mycotoxins, and micros.
Retail
of Nutraceutical Products
The
Company will sell our dietary supplements through our website at www.earthsciencetech.com, in retail stores, clinics, and pharmacies.
On
July 18, 2014, Earth Science Tech, Inc. entered into a Lease Agreement with LG Coral Gables, LLC for the lease of a retail establishment
located in Coral Gables, Florida for a term of 5 years at a monthly rent of $3,442 with a security deposit of $17,211. The lease
includes charges for common area maintenance expenses, and taxes of $1,059.
Nutrition
Empire derived its revenue through both Retail and Direct Online via their website www.nutritionempire.com. Nutrition Empire was
managed by leading veterans in the nutritional and dietary supplement arena. Nutrition Empire had a web portal in order to offer
a full online inventory of leading supplement names at competitive prices as well as our CBD products. Nutrition Empire was closed
2017 and Nutrition empire since has been dormant.
Strategic
Focus
Our
missions are to educate the public on the many and varied nutritional and health benefits of CBD-rich hemp oil, to optimize purity
in formulation, and to find new product delivery systems. Our corporate strategy in developing our operations is as follows:
To
design and produce CBD enhanced nutraceutical products for sale to the general public. We intend to create high-grade CBD-rich
hemp oil and other CBD containing products unique to the current market in the nutraceuticals industry. We believe that our formulations
will set us apart from competing products for promoting health. We have formulated and produced our initial CBD products, intended
for, subject to performance, treating various symptoms of diseases and ailments or for overall health. The Company plans to expand
manufacturing and marketing of these CBD products with expansion of products over the next five years.
To
offer a wide selection of health and nutrition products through online, clinics, pharmacies, and in-store retail. Through our
wholly owned subsidiary, we plan to continue expanding retail sales of nutritional supplements through online, clinics, pharmacies,
and in-store sales. Our product selection includes many high-quality supplement brands, and includes our proprietary CBD-rich
hemp oil.
Competition
The
nutraceutical industry is subject to significant competition and pricing pressures. We may experience significant competitive
pricing pressures as well as competitive products. Several significant competitors may offer products with prices that may match
or are lower than ours. We believe that the products we offer are generally competitive with those offered by other supplement
and nutraceutical companies; however, we believe that our products are unique and will set themselves apart from competing products.
It is possible that one or more of our competitors could develop a significant research advantage over us that allows them to
provide superior products or pricing, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage. Continued pricing pressure or improvements
in research and shifts in customer preferences away from natural supplements could adversely impact our customer base or pricing
structure and have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Government
Approvals and Regulations
The
formulation, manufacturing, processing, labeling, packaging, advertising and distribution of our products are subject to regulation
by several federal agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”),
the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) and the Environmental Protection
Agency (“EPA”). These activities are also regulated by various agencies of the states and localities in which our
products are sold. The FDA regulates the processing, formulation, safety, manufacture, packaging, labeling and distribution of
dietary supplements (including vitamins, minerals, and herbs) and cosmetics, whereas the FTC has jurisdiction to regulate the
advertising of these products.
The
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (“DSHEA”) defines “dietary supplements” as vitamins,
minerals, herbs, other botanicals, amino acids and other dietary substances for human use to supplement the diet, as well as concentrates,
metabolites, constituents, extracts or combinations of such dietary ingredients. New dietary ingredients (those not marketed in
the U.S. prior to October 15, 1994) must be the subject of a notification submitted to the FDA unless the ingredient has been
“present in the food supply as an article used for food” without being “chemically altered.” The notification
must be submitted to the FDA at least 75 days before the initial marketing of the new dietary ingredient. The FDA has issued guidance
regarding the content of a new dietary ingredient notification. Should the FDA choose to enforce the guidance, it could have a
negative effect on the innovation and continued marketing of dietary supplements; the FDA may not accept any particular evidence
of safety for any new dietary ingredient, preventing the marketing of those dietary ingredients.
DSHEA
permits “statements of nutritional support” to be included in labeling for dietary supplements without premarket FDA
approval, however, such statements must be submitted within 30 days of marketing and must bear a label disclosure that “This
statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.” Statements of nutritional support may describe how a particular dietary ingredient affects the structure,
function or general well-being of the body, or the mechanism of action by which a dietary ingredient may affect body structure,
function or well-being, but may not expressly or implicitly represent that a dietary supplement will diagnose, cure, mitigate,
treat, or prevent a disease. A company using such statements must possess scientific evidence substantiating that the statement
is truthful and not misleading. Any statements determined to be outside of these guidelines or unsubstantiated would be prevented
from being used.
DSHEA
also provides that so-called “third-party literature,” a peer-reviewed scientific publication linking a particular
dietary ingredient with health benefits, may be used “in connection with the sale of a dietary supplement to consumers”
without the literature being subject to regulation as labeling. Third-party literature must not be false or misleading; the literature
may not “promote” a particular manufacturer or brand of dietary supplement; and a balanced view of the available scientific
information on the subject matter must be presented. Any dissemination of non-compliant literature could subject our product to
regulatory action as an illegal drug.
The
FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) regulations require dietary supplements to be prepared, packaged
and held in compliance with strict rules, and require quality control provisions similar to those in the GMP regulations for drugs.
The FDA could in the future choose to inspect one of our facilities for compliance with these regulations, and could cause non-compliant
products made or held in the facility to be subject to FDA enforcement actions.
The
FDA has broad authority to enforce the provisions of the FDCA and their regulation of foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics
may increase or become more restrictive in the future. Additional legislation could be passed which would impose substantial new
regulatory requirements for dietary supplements, potentially raising our costs and hindering our business.
Our
advertising is subject to regulation by the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, under the Federal Trade Commission Act. In recent
years the FTC has initiated numerous investigations of dietary supplement and weight loss products and companies. Additionally,
some states also permit advertising and labeling laws to be enforced by private attorney generals, who may seek relief for consumers,
seek class action certifications, seek class wide damages and product recalls of products sold by us. Any of these types of adverse
actions against us by governmental authorities or private litigants could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
In
addition to FDA and FTC regulations, our products may face further regulation under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961,
which governs international trade and domestic control of narcotic substances including cannabis extracts. Countries may interpret
and implement their treaty obligations in a way that creates a legal obstacle to our obtaining marketing approval for our products
in those countries. These countries may not be willing or able to amend or otherwise modify their laws and regulations to permit
our products to be marketed, or achieving such amendments to the laws and regulations may take a prolonged period of time. In
the case of countries with similar obstacles, we would be unable to market our product candidates in countries in the near future
or perhaps at all if the laws and regulations in those countries do not change.
Controlled
Substance Regulation
At
some point our products may be developed and be subject to U.S. controlled substance laws and regulations and failure to comply
with these laws and regulations, or the cost of compliance with these laws and regulations, may adversely affect the results of
our business operations, both during clinical development and post approval, and our financial condition.
Certain
products we may develop could contain controlled substances as defined in the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, or CSA.
Controlled substances that are pharmaceutical products are subject to a high degree of regulation under the CSA, which establishes,
among other things, certain registration, manufacturing quotas, security, recordkeeping, reporting, import, export and other requirements
administered by the DEA. The DEA classifies controlled substances into five schedules: Schedule I, II, III, IV or V substances.
Schedule I substances by definition have a high potential for abuse, no currently “accepted medical use” in the United
States, lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and may not be prescribed, marketed or sold in the United States.
Pharmaceutical products approved for use in the United States may be listed as Schedule II, III, IV or V, with Schedule II substances
considered to present the highest potential for abuse or dependence and Schedule V substances the lowest relative risk of abuse
among such substances. Schedule I and II drugs are subject to the strictest controls under the CSA, including manufacturing and
procurement quotas, security requirements and criteria for importation. In addition, dispensing of Schedule II drugs is further
restricted. For example, they may not be refilled without a new prescription. We do not intend to produce “controlled substances”
at this time, due to regulatory complications.
Subsidiaries
The
Company’s’ subsidiaries include Nutrition Empire, Inc., Cannabis Therapeutics, Inc. and Earth Science Pharmaceutical
Inc. Earth Science Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit favored entity of the Company. All intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated on consolidation.
Employees
As
of September 27, 2019, the Company had seven (7) employees. None of our employees are represented by a union or covered
by a collective bargaining agreement. We have not experienced any work stoppages and we consider our relationship with our employees
to be good.
Website
Our
corporate website address is https://earthsciencetech.com.
Holders
of Common Equity
As
of September 27, 2019, there were approximately 151 stockholders of record. An additional number of stockholders are beneficial
holders of our common stock in “street name” through banks, brokers and other financial institutions that are the
record holders.
Dividend
Information
We
have not paid any cash dividends to our holders of common stock. The declaration of any future cash dividends is at the discretion
of our board of directors and depends upon our earnings, if any, our capital requirements and financial position, our general
economic conditions, and other pertinent conditions. It is our present intention not to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable
future, but rather to reinvest earnings, if any, in our business operations.
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
The
following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations for the years ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018
as well as for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated
financial statements and the notes to those statements that are included elsewhere in this Prospectus. Our discussion includes
forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as our plans, objectives,
expectations and intentions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of a number of factors. We use words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “plan”,
“project”, “continuing”, “ongoing”, “expect”, “believe”, “intend”,
“may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, and similar expressions to identify forward-looking
statements.
OVERVIEW
We
offer high-grade full spectrum cannabinoid oil to the market through our website and store front/clinic accounts. Through our
positive results in studies on breast cancer and immune cells through the University of Central Oklahoma, in addition to studies
through DV Biologics that prove the Company’s CBD oil formulation lowers cortisol and functions as a neuro-protectant, with
positive result case studies through key health organizations. We formulate, market and distribute the CBD oil used through our
studies to the public, offering the most effective quality of CBD on the market.
Our
medical device division is committed to the developing low cost, non-invasive diagnostic tools, medical devices, testing processes
and vaccines for sexually transmitted infections and/or diseases. Our CEO and chief science officer, Dr. Michel Aubé, is
leading the Company’s research and development efforts. The Company’s first medical device, Hygee™, is a home
kit designed for the detection of STIs, such as chlamydia, from a self-obtained gynecological specimen. We’re currently
working to develop and bring to market medical devices and vaccines that meet the specific needs of women.
Our
R&D division is poised to take a leadership role in the development of new, leading-edge cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical
and nutraceutical products. We have invested in research and development to explore and harness the medicinal power of CBD. The
company is focused on developing treatments for breast and ovarian cancers, as well as two generic CBD based pharmaceutical drugs.
Our
favored division effectively became a non-profit organization on February 11, 2019 and is structured to accept grants and donations
to conduct further studies and help donate EST’s effective CBD products to those in need.
We
expect to realize revenue from our consumer products business segment to fund our working capital needs. However, in order to
fund our pharmaceutical product development efforts, we will need to raise additional capital either through the issuance of equity
and/or the issuance of debt. In the event we are unable to fund our drug development efforts, we may need to curtail or delay
such activity.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources.
For
the Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2019 versus June 30, 2018
During
the three months ended June 30, 2019, net cash used in the Company’s operating activities totaled $(257,696) compared to
$(337,572) during the three months ended June 30, 2018. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, net cash used in investing
activities totaled $0.00 compared to $0.00 provided by investing activities during the three months ended June 30, 2018. During
the three months ended June 30, 2019, net cash provided by financing activities totaled $165,000 compared to $443,050 from financing
activities during the three months ended June 30, 2018. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, net cash decreased $(92,626)
as compared to the increase of $105,478 during the three months ended June 30, 2018.
At
June 30, 2019, the Company had cash of $34,828, accounts receivable of $105,797, inventories of $164,023 and prepaid expenses
of $6,018 that comprised the Company’s total current assets totaling $326,651. The Company’s property and equipment
at June 30, 2019 had a net book value of $9,794.
Promissory
Note-GHS was initiated 2/28/19 for $30,000. Interest on the unpaid balance will accrue at the rate of 8% per annum, calculated
on the basis 365-day year and actual days elapsed until the entire outstanding balance and all interest accrued thereon has been
repaid in full. Full payment on this Note will be due and payable on or before November 28, 2019.
Convertible
Note 2-GHS issued 4/2/19 for cash received $50,000, face amount $55,000 will accrue at a rate of 10% on a 360-day year. Maturity
date is December 26, 2019.
Convertible
Note 3-GHS issued 5/15/19 for cash received $50,000, face amount $55,000 will accrue at a rate of 10% on a 360-day year. Maturity
date is February 15, 2020.
Convertible
Note 4-GHS issued 6/07/19 for cash received $50,000, face amount $55,000 will accrue at a rate of 10% on a 360-day year. Maturity
date is March 15, 2020.
Convertible
Note 5 – GHS issued 6/09/19 for cash received $50,000, free amount $55,000 will accrue at a rate of 10% on a 360-day year.
Maturity date is June 9, 2020.
At
June 30, 2019, the Company had total liabilities of $833,430 of which $231,323 was held as a reserved for the settlement of its
lawsuit with Cromogen (See Part II Other Information, Item 1. Legal Proceedings). Notwithstanding this reserve, the Company is
optimistic, between its appeal of the judgment confirming the arbitration award and being in receivership, that the amount that
it may ultimately be required to pay will be substantially less that the reserve contingency currently carried in its liabilities
and/or that any payment that it may ultimately be required to pay may be structured by the receiver so as not to unduly burden
or interfere with the Company’s business operations. Additionally, the Company’s legal expenses associated with the
Cromogen matter decreased from $125,994 at June 30, 2018 to $49,022 at June 30, 2019 as there was less activity in the matter
due to the Company being in receivership. The Company does not anticipate the costs of Cormogen litigation to remain at the levels
they have been over the last two quarters because all that remains for the Company is the appeal. However, the anticipated decrease
in legal costs associated with the Cromogen matter may be offset by the expenses of being in receivership where we will be responsible
for the legal fees and costs incurred by the receiver; and in any event, regardless of the increase in one expense compared to
the decrease in another, the Company believes that on balance, the net benefit to it that will result from the receivership will
substantially outweigh the associated costs. The Company had no other long-term liabilities, commitments or contingencies. Other
than anticipated increases in costs due to the expenses of being in receivership and the legal expenses associated therewith;
together with the overall increase in expenses associated with a growing business and expanding operations, the Company does not
anticipate a relative increase in any other expenses. The Company’s management is not aware of any other known trends, events
or uncertainties which may affect the Company’s future liquidity except for a certain amount of uncertainty associated with
being in receivership and to a certain extent, its dispute with Cromogen.
At
June 30, 2019, the Company had a stockholders’ equity totaling $(480,461) compared to equity of $(48,971) for the period
ending June 30, 2018.
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
For
the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 versus June 30, 2018
The
Company’s revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was $227,635 compared to June 30, 2018 revenue totaling $166,891.
The decrease in revenue is primarily due to the positive response on our V4 product line by new and existing customers which was
launched October 2018.
The
Company incurred operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 totaling $455,249, compared to $577,541 during the
three months ended June 30, 2018.
Officer
compensation for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was $49,788 in cash and $89,790 in stock based compensation compared to
$57,442 in cash and $98,000 in stock based compensation during the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in officer compensation
is a result of primarily a result of the Company’s Chief Learning Officer (CLO) departure in June 2018.
The
Company incurred marketing expenses of $20,623 during the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $29,267 during the three
months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in marketing expenses can be attributed to the Company no longer using magazine marketing.
The
Company incurred general and administrative expenses of $207,122, during the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $171,435
during the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in general and administrative expenses can be attributed to the services
rendered by Strongbow.
The
Company paid professional fees of $16,791, during the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $9,976 during the three months
ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in professional fees is a result of Strongbow accrued reimbursement.
The
Company incurred costs of legal proceedings of $49,022 during the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $125,994 during
the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in 2019 is a result of the [●]
The
Company incurred research and development expenses of $22,113 during the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $65,245
during the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in 2019 is associated with the Company moving the Hygee TM medical device
out of R&D phase and discontinuing CBD patent applications, (See Part I Note 2 Carrying value, recoverability and impairment
of long-lived assets).
The
Company generated a net loss from continuing operations for the three ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 of approximately $506,697 and
$519,323, respectively. As of June 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, the Company had current assets of $310,666 and $393,518, respectively,
which included the following as of June 30, 2019: cash and cash equivalents of approximately $34,828; inventory of $164,023; accounts
receivable of $105,797 (net of $128,420 in allowances.) and prepaid expenses of $6,018; Compared to; and the following as of March
31, 2019 cash and cash equivalents of approximately $127,524; inventory of $161,309; accounts receivable of $70,934 (net of $111,301
in allowances); and prepaid expenses of $33,751.
Comparison
of the fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 vs. March 31, 2018
The
following tables set forth summarized cost of revenue information for the year ended March 31, 2019 and for the year ended March
31, 2018:
|
|
For
the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
March
31,
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
770,635
|
|
|
$
|
463,108
|
|
Cost
of revenues
|
|
|
475,622
|
|
|
|
270,222
|
|
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
295,013
|
|
|
|
192,886
|
|
We
had product sales of $770,635 and gross profit of $295,013, representing a gross margin of 38.2% in 2019 compared with product
sales of $463,108 and gross profit of $192,886, representing a gross margin of 41.6% in 2018. The sales increase in 2019 compared
with 2018 is primarily due to an increase in distribution, customer awareness and demand for our branded High Grade Full
Spectrum Cannabinoids products, as we continued to expand and maintain our core customer base.
OPERATING
EXPENSE
A
reconciliation from our net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
are outlined in the table below:
|
|
Fiscal
Year Ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
$
Change
|
|
|
%
Change
|
|
Compensation
- officers
|
|
$
|
223,404
|
|
|
$
|
260,936
|
|
|
$
|
(37,532
|
)
|
|
|
-16
|
%
|
Officer
Compensation Stock
|
|
$
|
424,055
|
|
|
$
|
170,775
|
|
|
$
|
253,280
|
|
|
|
59
|
%
|
Marketing
|
|
$
|
242,719
|
|
|
$
|
332,986
|
|
|
$
|
(90,267
|
)
|
|
|
-37
|
%
|
General
and administrative
|
|
$
|
514,467
|
|
|
$
|
653,242
|
|
|
$
|
(138,775
|
)
|
|
|
-26
|
%
|
Donations
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
35,500
|
|
|
$
|
(35,500
|
)
|
|
|
0
|
|
Loss
on disposal of assets
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
60,792
|
|
|
$
|
(60,792
|
)
|
|
|
0
|
|
Patent
Impairment Expense
|
|
$
|
34,334
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
34,334
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Professional
fees
|
|
$
|
172,127
|
|
|
$
|
70,289
|
|
|
$
|
101,838
|
|
|
|
59
|
%
|
Bad
Debt Expense
|
|
$
|
31,211
|
|
|
|
87,342
|
|
|
$
|
(56,131
|
)
|
|
|
-179
|
%
|
Cost
of legal proceedings
|
|
$
|
453,553
|
|
|
$
|
79,447
|
|
|
$
|
374,106
|
|
|
|
82
|
%
|
Research
and development
|
|
$
|
338,856
|
|
|
|
150,451
|
|
|
$
|
188,405
|
|
|
|
55
|
%
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
$
|
2,434,726
|
|
|
$
|
1,901,760
|
|
|
$
|
532,966
|
|
|
|
21
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
|
|
(2,139,713
|
)
|
|
|
(1,708,874
|
)
|
|
$
|
430,839
|
|
|
|
20
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Income (Expenses)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
expense
|
|
$
|
(75,632
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,773
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
other income (expenses)
|
|
|
(75,632
|
)
|
|
|
(4,765
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss before income taxes
|
|
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
|
(1,713,639
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,713,639
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net
loss per common share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
per common share-Basic and Diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For
the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company had a net loss from continuing operations of approximately $2,215,345 compared to a
loss from continuing operations of approximately $1,713,639 for the year ended March 31, 2018. This increase in net loss is due
largely to the ongoing legal fees related to the Cromogen litigation and R&D expenses.
General
and administrative expenses represent bank charges, office expenses, rent and filing fees.
INTEREST
EXPENSE
Interest
expense increased to $75,632 in 2019 compared with $4,765 in 2018.
NON-GAAP
FINANCIAL MEASURES
We
use Adjusted EBITDA internally to evaluate our performance and make financial and operational decisions that are presented in
a manner that adjusts from their equivalent GAAP measures or that supplement the information provided by our GAAP measures. Adjusted
EBITDA is defined by us as EBITDA (net income (loss) plus depreciation expense, amortization expense, interest and income tax
expense, minus income tax benefit), further adjusted to exclude certain non-cash expenses and other adjustments as set forth below.
We use Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it more clearly highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent
when relying solely on GAAP financial measures, since Adjusted EBITDA eliminates from our results specific financial items that
have less bearing on our core operating performance.
We
use Adjusted EBITDA in communicating certain aspects of our results and performance, including in this Annual Report, and believe
that Adjusted EBITDA, when viewed in conjunction with our GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, can provide investors
with greater transparency and a greater understanding of factors affecting our financial condition and results of operations than
GAAP measures alone. In addition, we believe the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in making period-to-period
comparison of results because the adjustments to GAAP are not reflective of our core business performance.
Adjusted
EBITDA is not presented in accordance with, or as an alternative to, GAAP financial measures and may be different from non-GAAP
measures used by other companies. We encourage investors to review the GAAP financial measures included in this Annual Report,
including our consolidated financial statements, to aid in their analysis and understanding of our performance and in making comparisons.
CASH
FLOW & ASSETS
A
summary of our changes in cash flows & assets for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 is provided below:
|
|
March
31, 2019
|
|
|
March
31, 2018
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
127,524
|
|
|
$
|
72,038
|
|
Accounts
Receivable(net allowance of $128,420 and $111,301 respectively)
|
|
$
|
70,934
|
|
|
$
|
69,050
|
|
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
33,751
|
|
|
|
6,033
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
161,309
|
|
|
|
134,784
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
393,518
|
|
|
|
281,905
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property
and equipment, net
|
|
|
11,362
|
|
|
|
18,490
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patent,
net
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
38,740
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
Total
other assets
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
|
|
44,931
|
|
Total
Assets
|
|
$
|
411,071
|
|
|
$
|
345,326
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’S EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$
|
98,109
|
|
|
$
|
80,439
|
|
Accrued
expenses
|
|
$
|
85,440
|
|
|
$
|
93,987
|
|
Accrued
settlement
|
|
|
231,323
|
|
|
|
231,323
|
|
Notes
payable - related parties
|
|
|
59,558
|
|
|
|
59,558
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
617,730
|
|
|
|
465,307
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
|
617,730
|
|
|
|
465,307
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’
(Deficit) Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible
preferred stock with liquidation preference, par value of $0.001 pre share,10,000,000 shares authorized: 5,200,000 issued
and outstanding
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
Common
stock, par value $0.001 per share, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 52,205,400 and 46,150,207 shares issued and outstanding as
of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 respectively
|
|
|
52,206
|
|
|
|
46,150
|
|
Additional
paid-in capital
|
|
|
27,449,487
|
|
|
|
25,326,876
|
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
|
(27,713,552
|
)
|
|
|
(25,498,207
|
)
|
Total
stockholders’ (Deficit)Equity
|
|
|
(206,659
|
)
|
|
|
(119,981
|
|
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity
|
|
$
|
411,071
|
|
|
$
|
345,326
|
|
For
the year ended March 31, 2019 the Company had a net loss from continuing operations of approximately $1,713,639 compared to a
loss from continuing operations of approximately $1,146,354 for the year ended March 31, 2018. This increase in net loss is due
to the ongoing legal fees related to the Cromogen litigation, further advancements in Research and development, and new filing
expenses achieving fully reporting status.
Marketing
expenses totaled $242,719 for the twelve months ended March 31, 2019, a decrease of $90.267 from $332,986 for the twelve months
ended March 31, 2018. This decrease primarily related to the Company focusing on the development on the V4 line and advancements
with the HygeeTM medical device.
Research
and development costs were totaled $338,856 for the twelve months ended March 31, 2019, an increase of $188,405 from $150,451.
This increase is due to further developments of the HygeeTM medical device, new product development and marketing that helped
achieve successful V4 batch launch in December and CBD chocolates anticipated to launch mid 2019. We expect that R&D will
continue to be consistent with the twelve months ended March 31, 2019 and will increase as well for the foreseeable future. Notwithstanding
this increase in R&D Dr. Aube has been successful in receiving grants from the Canadian government for further research. Separate
disclosure was not material pursuant to ASC 730, Research and Development.
Total
Revenues - For the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had total sales of $770,635 and $463,108, respectively. While
our revenues increased, this was consistent with a corresponding increase in our cost of goods sold from $475,622 for the year
ended March 31, 2019 to $270,222 for the year ended March 31, 2018 ; resulting in a Gross Profit of $295,019 as of March 31, 2019
compared to $192,886 for the previous year ending March 31, 2018.
Costs
and Expenses - Costs of sales, include the costs of manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and shipping our products. As we develop
and release addition products, we expect our costs of sales to increase.
General
and administrative expenses decreased from $653,242 for the year ended March 31, 2018, to $514,467 for the year ended March 31,
2019. The decrease can be attributed primarily to the Company working more efficiently with the addition to Wendell Hecker, CFO
and Gagan Hunter, COO.
Research
and development costs were $338,856 for the twelve months ended March 31, 2019, an increase of $188,405 from $150,451 during the
twelve months ended March 31, 2018. This increase is due to further developments on the HygeeTM medical device, new product development
and marketing that helped achieve successful V4 batch launch in December and CBD chocolates anticipated to launch mid 2019.
Patent
impairment expenses totaled $34,334 for the twelve months ended March 31, 2019, an increase of $34,334 from $0 for the twelve
months ended March 31, 2018. This increase is due to the Company on relinquishing their current applications. Due to the cost
associated for obtaining and maintaining patents as well as certain questions as to patents will ultimately be issued, the Company
determined a better course of actions for its proprietary formulas to be kept as trade secrets.
The
Company had $127,524 in Cash for the period ended March 31, 2019, compared with $72,038 for the same period ended March 31, 2018.
This increase is primarily due to the increase in sales from the V4 launch.
The
Company had $98,109 in Accounts Payable for the period ended March 31, 2019, compared with $80,439 for the same period ended March
31, 2018. This increase is primarily due to the remaining balance for the V4 inventory along with all the previous accrued legal
fees that are in a monthly payment plan till fully paid.
The
Company had $59,558 in Notes Payable and Accrued Interest for the period ended March 31, 2019. The Company had the same amount
in Notes Payable and Accrued Interest for the period ended March 31, 2018.
The
Company had a Stockholder’s Deficit of $206,659 for the period ended March 31, 2019, compared with $119,981 of Stockholder’s
Equity for the same period ended March 31, 2018. This increase is primarily due to the Company obtaining more direct investors
to pay for the V4 inventory and HygeeTM advancements.
We
are a smaller reporting company, as defined by 17 CFR § 229.10(f)(1). We do not consider the impact of inflation and changing
prices as having a material effect on our net sales and revenues and on income from our operations for the previous two years
or from continuing operations going forward.
The
Company achieved a gross margin percentage of 38.2% for the year ended March 31, 2019, a decrease of 3.3% from the gross margin
percentage of 41.6% for the prior year ended March 31, 2018. The Company expects this gross margin percentage to increase marginally
as it achieves greater economies of scale from higher volumes of sales and is consequently able to purchase inventory at lower
prices.
CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating
Activities - For the years ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, the Company used cash for operating activities of $1,643,024
and $1,066,249, respectively.
CASH
FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
During
the years ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, the Company had no cash flows from investing activities.
CASH
FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
During
the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company received $1,564,194 in cash proceeds from sales of restricted common stock. For the
Year ended March 31, 2018, the Company received $965,992 in cash proceeds from the sales of restricted common stock.
FUTURE
FINANCING
On
February 28, 2019, the Company entered into an Equity Financing Agreement (the “GHS Equity Financing Agreement”) and
Registration Rights Agreement (the “GHS Registration Rights Agreement”) with GHS Investments LLC, a Nevada limited
liability company (“GHS”). Under the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement, GHS agreed to provide the Company with
up to $5,000,000 upon effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) filed with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).
Following
effectiveness of the Registration Statement, the Company shall have the discretion to deliver puts to GHS and GHS will be obligated
to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share based on the investment amount specified in
each put notice. Additionally, in accordance with the Equity Financing Agreement, the Company shall issue GHS a promissory note
in the principal amount of $30,000 to offset transaction costs (the “Note”).
STOCK
BASED COMPENSATION
The
Company follows ASC 718 in accounting for its stock based compensation to employees. This standard states that compensation cost
is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized at the time granted.
The
Company accounts for transactions in which services are received from non-employees in exchange for equity instruments based on
the fair value of the equity instrument exchanged in accordance with ASC 505-50.
RECENT
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In
January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, which simplifies the accounting
for goodwill impairments by eliminating step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if “the carrying amount of a
reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the
total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.” The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new standard will have
on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
All
other newly issued accounting pronouncements not yet effective have been deemed either immaterial or not applicable.
OFF-
BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
None.
Changes
In and Disagreements with Accountants
None.
BUSINESS
Corporate
History
Earth
Science Tech, Inc. (“ETST” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on
April 23, 2010 under the name Ultimate Novelty Sports Inc. The Company provided consulting services to the athletic facilities
industry and offered a full range of consulting services, including start-up strategy development, membership pricing and management,
operational analysis, marketing and public relations and staff training.
On
May 6, 2010, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Ultimate Novelty Sports Inc., an Ontario, Canada Corporation (“UNSI
Canada”). On October 30, 2013, pursuant to a sale of subsidiary agreement (the “Sale of Subsidiary Agreement”)
the Company sold all of the capital stock of UNSI Canada to Optimal, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
On
January 29, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Pure Health, Inc. (“Pure”), a Puerto Rican
corporation (the “Pure Consulting Agreement”). The purpose of the Pure Consulting Agreement was to retain Pure to
consult the Company with regard to the development of health and wellness products as well as nutritional supplements, including
idea generation, preforming and designing formulations for products to be used in the health and nutrition market.
On
March 6, 2014, the Company changed its name from Ultimate Novelty Sports, Inc. to Earth Science Tech, Inc. (the “Name Change”).
On
May 28, 2014 the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) approved the Name Change and a change of trading
symbol from UNOV to ETST.
On
June 6, 2014, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
and a Certificate of Designation creating a Preferred A class of stock with 10,000,000 preferred A shares (the “Preferred
A Shares”) having a par value of $0.001 per share.
On
March 6, 2015, the Company entered into a License and Distribution Agreement (the “I Vape License and Distribution Agreement”)
with I Vape Vapor, Inc. a Minnesota corporation (“I Vape”). Pursuant to the I Vape License and Distribution Agreement
the Company licensed to I Vape the rights to use the Company’s Ultra-High Grade CBD Rich Hemp Oil in I Vape’s E-Cigarettes
within the U.S. As part of the I Vape License and Distribution Agreement, the Company formed Earth Science Tech Vapor One, Inc.,
a wholly owned Florida corporation subsidiary.
Today,
ETST is a biotechnology company focused on unique nutraceuticals and bioceuticals designed to excel in industries such as health,
wellness, nutrition, supplements, cosmetics and alternative medicine to improve the quality of life for consumers worldwide. ETST
seeks to deliver non-prescription nutritional and dietary supplements that help with treating symptoms such as: chronic pain,
joint pain, inflammation, seizures, high blood pressure, memory loss, depression, weight management, nausea, aging and overall
wellness. This may include products such as CBD as a natural constituent of hemp oil, vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, personal
care products, homeopathies, functional foods and other products. These products will be in various formulations and delivery
forms including capsules, tablets, soft gels, chewables, liquids, creams, sprays, powders, and whole herbs.
In
particular, ETST is focused on researching and developing innovative hemp extracts and making them accessible worldwide. ETST
plans to be a supplier of high quality hemp oil enriched with high-grade CBD. ETST’s primary goal is to advance different
high quality hemp extracts with a broad profile of cannabinoids and additional natural molecules found in industrial hemp and
to identify their distinct properties.
On
January 11, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Aaron Decker, and Derrick West, individuals, pursuant to which the
Company will transfer, set over and assign to Mr. Decker and Mr. West 95% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock
of Kannabidioid, Inc. This transfer of KBD and its business places Mr. Decker and Mr. West or their corporate nominee in full
control of KBD for all purposes, subject to their undertaking aggressively and assiduously to pursue the growth of Kannabidioid,
Inc.’s business and to maximize its customer base, product line, and profitability. ETST entered into this agreement because
management determined that the opportunities for the growth of its other product lines will require that it deploy its resources
on these other product lines such that it’s better to allow another management team to build the KBD business. In allowing
another management team to build the KBD business, it is expected that ETST will not only continue to benefit from the sales,
but it may also be in a position to benefit from its growth without the necessity of deploying additional resources to realize
that growth.
On
January 11, 2019, the Company received notice that Strongbow Advisors, Inc. (“Strongbow”), and Robert Stevens (“Stevens”,
and together with Strongbow, the “Receiver”) had been appointed by the Nevada District Court, as Receiver for the
Registrant in Case No. A-18-784952-C.
The
Company sought the appointment of the Receiver after it found itself in an imminent danger of insolvency following the issuance
by an arbitration panel of an award (the “Award”) in the sum of $3,994,522.5 million in favor of Cromogen Biotechnology
Corporation (“Cromogen”) in the matter entitled Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation vs. Earth Science Tech, Inc. (the
“Cromogen Litigation”). The Nevada District Court found that the Company was in fact insolvent and ordered the appointment
of the Receiver.
The
Award consisted of a sum for breach of contract against the Company in the amount of $120,265.00, a sum for costs and fees against
the Company in the amount of $111,057.00 and a sum for the claim of tortuous interference and conversion against the Company in
the amount of $3,763,200.00. The District Court in Florida had confirmed the Award granted by the arbitration panel, denying however,
the award of fees that the arbitration panel had granted Cromogen.
The
Cromogen Litigation is now on appeal and the Company is optimistic about its prospects on appeal. Nevertheless, the outcome remains
speculative and so notwithstanding its prospects for success on appeal, and faced with such a large judgment and the imminent
danger of insolvency, the Company determined that it was in the best interest of its shareholders and creditors to seek protection
under receivership and the appointment of a receiver. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company remains insolvent as the
outcome of the Cromogen Litigation remains speculative.
As
part of the impact of the receivership, the Court issued a Writ of Injunction or “Blanket Stay” covering the Company
and its assets during the time that the Company is in receivership. As a result of the “Blanket Stay” the Company’s
estate is protected from creditors and interference with its administration is prevented while the Company’s financial issues
are being fully analyzed and resolved. As part of this process, creditors have been notified and were required to
provide claims in writing under oath on or before the deadline stated in the notice provided by the Receiver or those claims will
be barred under NRS §78.675. The Blanket Stay will remain in place unless otherwise waived by the Receiver, or it is vacated
by the Court or alternatively, lifted by the Court, upon a “motion to lift stay” duly made and approved by the Nevada
District Court.
The
appointment of the Receiver was approved unanimously by the Board and by a majority of the Company’s shareholders. Strongbow
and Stevens were selected because of their reputation in helping (i) companies restructure and (ii) to execute on their business
plans, albeit under a debt and capital structure that allows them to succeed. Stevens and Strongbow assist companies by helping
them raise the capital needed not only to pay debts, but build and grow their businesses. The Receiver, however, is an agent of
the court, and will be independent and neutral in managing the Company’s operations and trying to preserve the Company’s
value for the creditors and shareholders.
The
Receiver has broad powers under N.R.S. 78.630, including the power to reorganize the Registrant or liquidate it and it is not
necessary for the Court to state that he has the power to reorganize the corporation or that he has the power to liquidate it.
Those powers are granted by statute when he is appointed as a Receiver. As of the date of this prospectus the Receiver has determined
that there is a viable underlying business; and he plans to effect a reorganization of it and its operations. In “reorganizing”
the Company, the Receiver plans to restructure its debt. In considering whether to reorganize, the Receiver first determined that
there was not a reason to liquidate and wind up its affairs. Having determined that the Company was not a candidate for liquidation,
the Receiver determined that, given the current operations and the potential for increasing revenues with the addition of capital,
that the Company will likely be in a position to pay its expenses as they come due when the Company’s debt is restructured.
As of the date hereof, no definitive plan has been developed that addresses precisely how the debt will be restructured; and because
of the amount at issue in the Cromogen Litigation (See Legal Proceedings on Page 53, the Receiver will not put a plan of reorganization
together until after that matter is resolved on appeal. While the Cromogen Litigation remains ongoing, the Receiver plans to use
the proceeds from this offering for working capital to increase the Company’s sales, to meet its current expenses (excluding
debt incurred prior to the Receiver’s appointment, which is stayed with in receivership, pending the plan of reorganization),
including the costs of receivership and for the ongoing costs of the Cromogen Litigation. If the Receiver is successful in increasing
the Company’s sales and operations, of which there can be no assurances, he believes that the Company will be able to meet
its expenses as they come due out of operations, including the costs of receivership and the payments associated with the Company’s
restructured debt; and that there will be sufficient funds to support continued growth of the Company’s sales and operations.
If successful, this reorganizational approach will allow the Receiver to structure larger payments to claimants than would otherwise
be possible. The Receiver intends to continue with the Company’s business plan but with a greater focus on producing additional
revenue from the existing Company products as well as new versions of its existing products that may be developed. Thus, once
the Cromogen Litigation is resolved, the Receiver will prepare the plan of reorganization and seek to have it ratified by way
of motion before the Court. Along with the filing of the motion to ratify the plan of reorganization, the Receiver will provide
direct notice to each of the affected parties as well as by filing a Current Report with the Commission on Form 8-K. The Receiver
does NOT require the approval of any of the claimants or the Company stakeholders before preparing the plan of reorganization
or making the motion for its to ratification.. Any party objecting to its treatment under the plan of reorganization, or to the
plan itself, may only do so by making a separate motion so objecting and this is its only recourse. Unlike motion practice in
litigation where there is a plaintiff and defendant; and where one party makes a motion while the other responds by way of filing
and serving a reply objecting to the motion, along with a memorandum in support of the their position, in the case of the Receiver’s
motion to ratify the plan of reorganization, an objecting party to the plan may only object by way of making a separate motion
objecting with the Court. However, the Receiver has the ability and authority under N.R.S. 78.630 to deny a claim, accept a claim
or accept a claim in part and deny a claim in part as part of its duties acting as receiver; and further, underlying this power
and authority is the requirement that the Receiver, as a receiver in equity, take into consideration, the fairness and reasonableness
that his reorganization plan has on all of the claimants and stakeholders. As such, an objecting party moving to challenge the
plan of reorganization has a substantial burden to overcome because the Court will give great deference to a Receiver; and it
is extremely unlikely that the Court would not ratify the reorganization plan. In fact, the Receiver has never had such a challenge
by an objecting party accepted by a court in any of the over 30 matters where he has served as receiver. Once the plan of reorganization
has been ratified by the Court, it becomes executable and after six months, becomes non-appealable (See Nevada Rules of Civil
Procedure Rule 60(c)(1)). Following ratification of the plan of reorganization and its implementation, the Receiver will move
the Court to be dismissed, the Court will grant the Receiver’s motion for dismissal as receiver and the Company will be
returned to prior management, who will continue operating and managing the Company under its business plan, initially, as it may
have been modified and improved by the Receiver. However, once the Receiver has been dismissed by the Court and control is ceded
back to the prior management, the Receiver is no longer in control and management is free to manage the Company as it sees fit.
This
case is particularly complex because of the matters at issue in the Cromogen Litigation; and as such, it is not possible to predict,
even approximately or with any degree of certainty, how long it will take to complete the Cromogen Litigation; and since the plan
of reorganization is on hold pending the outcome, the plan of reorganization is on hold as a result; although once started, the
plan itself will only take a few weeks to complete. Additionally it is not possible to determine, once the plan of reorganization
is developed, how long it will take to have it ratified. Initially it depends on the Court and its availability to schedule a
hearing; however then, if there are objections in the form of motions, it will take additional time as the Court needs to schedule
hearing(s) for them and the Receiver needs to respond to those motion(s). If a claimant’s motion objecting is successful,
the court will generally instruct a receiver to develop a new plan of reorganization that takes into account, those issues raised
by the complaining/moving party with which the Court may agree. In theory, this could continue indefinitely until there were no
longer complaining parties and the Court finally ratifies the Receiver’s plan of reorganization, as modified. However, in
practice, courts give substantial deference to receivers, since they do not have the expertise or experience necessary to develop
reorganization plans and they see this as the purview of the receiver. Once ratified, there is a six month period that the Court’s
decision is appealable; and although an appeal requires the posting of a bond and the basis for appeal in these matters is extremely
limited, there is still the possibility that a claimant or stakeholder could bring an appeal challenging the ratification of the
plan of reorganization, notwithstanding the obstacles to bringing an appeal. As a result of these issues, it is impossible to
predict how long the Company will be in receivership or what the ultimate cost of receivership will be.
Reorganizations
are fluid, constantly changing processes and every situation is different. As long as there is a viable underlying business, the
Receiver has sufficient powers to be able to reorganize it and restructure debt in virtually any way necessary so that the Company
will be able to pay its debts as they come due when it emerges from receivership. The potential number of structural changes,
and types of consideration and structures for the payment to creditors are too numerous to list and are limited only by the Receiver’s
creativity. Adding to this complexity, is the fact that the Receiver is also allowed to classify creditors and other constituents
according to classes that it creates based on criteria the it establishes; and it may treat those different classes differently.
As a receiver in equity, Mr. Stevens is also allowed to consider the fundamental fairness to all of the stakeholders and analyzing
the facts of each stakeholder and what they have at risk compared with other stakeholders as he puts the plan of reorganization
in place. In addition to considering issues of fairness and reasonableness, some of the tools available to a receiver in a reorganization
are: canceling shares of stock where little or no consideration was paid or where allowing those shares to remain outstanding
would be unfair to the other shareholders, classifying creditors into various classes, using receiver’s certificates as
super priority debt instruments, promissory notes, including convertible notes, stock of various classes, including newly created
classes, pledging a portion of a company’s revenue, structured payments to be made over time, granting security interests,
etc.; and these tools are all available as a means to restructure the Company’s debt and to pay creditors and service providers.
During the time that the Company is in receivership, the Receiver is required to make periodic status reports to the Court providing
such information as the Court requires, as requested by the Court. When the plan of reorganization is finally established and
ratified, the Company will be returned to the control of its prior management and the Company will continue as reorganized, as
though it had never been in receivership (except with restructured debt and ideally, with any improvements in operations that
the Receiver may have put in place . The stakeholders that are directly affected by the reorganization will be notified by the
Receiver as to how their claims will be treated under the plan of reorganization; and the claimants and other stakeholders will
also receive notice of actions taken in connection with the reorganization through the filing of a Current Report on Form 8-K.
These items will also be disclosed in the Registrant’s Periodic Reports filed with the Commission of Forms 10-K and 10Q,
as required. If the Receiver is not successful in reorganizing the Company, the Company may be forced to liquidate its business
and this may result in a loss of the entire investment for the investors in this offering.
On
February 28, 2019, the Company entered into an Equity Financing Agreement (the “GHS Equity Financing Agreement”) and
Registration Rights Agreement (the “GHS Registration Rights Agreement”) with GHS Investments LLC, a Nevada limited
liability company (“GHS”). Under the terms of the Equity Financing Agreement, GHS agreed to provide the Company with
up to $5,000,000 upon effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) filed with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).
Following
effectiveness of the Registration Statement, the Company shall have the discretion to deliver puts to GHS and GHS will be obligated
to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share based on the investment amount specified in
each put notice. Additionally, in accordance with the Equity Financing Agreement, the Company shall issue GHS a promissory note
in the principal amount of $30,000 to offset transaction costs (the “Note”).
Business
Overview
Earth
Science Tech, Inc. (“ETST”) offers high-grade full spectrum cannabinoid oil on the market. There are positive results
in studies on breast cancer and immune cells through the University of Central Oklahoma, in addition to studies through DV Biologics
that prove the Company’s CBD oil formulation lowers cortisol and functions as a neuro-protectant, with positive result case
studies through key health organizations. ETST formulates, markets and distributes the CBD oil used for its studies to the public,
offering the most effective quality of CBD on the market.
The
Company’s’ subsidiaries include Nutrition Empire Inc., Cannabis Therapeutics, Inc. and Earth Science Pharmaceutical
Inc. Earth Science Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit favored entity of the Company focused on developing its role as a world leader
in the CBD space, expanding its work in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors:
Earth
Science Pharmaceutical (“ESP”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Earth Science Tech, committed to the development of
low cost, non-invasive diagnostic tools, medical devices, testing processes and vaccines for sexually transmitted infections and/or
diseases. ESP’s CEO and chief science officer, Dr. Michel Aubé, is leading the Company’s research and development
efforts. The Company’s first medical device, Hygee™, is a home kit designed for the detection of STIs, such as chlamydia,
from a self-obtained gynecological specimen. ESP is working to develop and bring to market medical devices and vaccines that meet
the specific needs of women.
Cannabis
Therapeutics (“CTI”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Earth Science Tech, Inc. poised to take a leadership role in
the development of new, leading-edge cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. CTI is invested in research
and development to explore and harness the medicinal power of cannabidiol. The Company holds three provisional application patents
for a CBD product that is focused on developing treatments for breast and ovarian cancers, as well as two generic CBD based pharmaceutical
drugs.
Earth
Science Foundation (“ESF”) is a favored entity of Earth Science Tech, Inc. ESF is in the process of becoming a non-profit
organization to accept grants and donations to conduct further studies and help donate Earth Science Tech’s effective CBD
products to those in need.
On
January 29, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Pure Health, Inc. (“Pure”), a Puerto Rican
corporation (the “Pure Consulting Agreement”). The purpose of the Pure Consulting Agreement was to retain Pure to
consult the Company with regard to the development of health and wellness products as well as nutritional supplements, including
idea generation, preforming and designing formulations for products to be used in the health and nutrition market.
On
March 24, 2014, the Company entered into a Founders Agreement (the “Founders Agreement”) with Majorca Group, Ltd.,
a Marshall Islands Corporation (“Majorca”). Pursuant to the Founders Agreement, for a consideration of 25,000,000
restricted shares of Common Stock, Majorca was to provide certain services to the Company, including: (i) securing an agreement
with an established company in the nutritional and health care industry for product development including idea generation, preforming
and designing formulations for products to be used in the health and nutrition market; (ii) arranging for the development and
formulation of two new products for the Company using FDA approved labs to produce the products; (iii) developing, implementing
and launching a Nutritional, Formulation and Dietary Supplement ecommerce platform; (iv) securing an agreement with an established
hemp based Biotechnology Company that has developed proprietary cultivation and processing ability allowing for the accessibility
& democratization of cannabinoid extracts for the neutraceutical market; (v) developing, implementing and launching an online
portal and mobile app dealing with cannabis and hemp. Further, creating scale-able API that has a database of cannabis and cannabis
related products, businesses, and opportunities; and (vi) securing an agreement with a leading supplier in the business of producing
or otherwise procuring, distributing and/or selling electronic cigarette products.
On
August 22, 2016, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “BEO Purchase Agreement”) to acquire substantially
all of BEO ITS, Inc., a Canadian corporation (“BEO”), for 225,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company and $9,225.00
in cash.
On
January 27, 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “Nutrition Specialties Joint Venture”) with
Nutrition Specialties, LLC (“Nutrition Specialties”). The purpose of the Nutrition Specialties Joint Venture was to
market sports supplement products produced by Nutrition Specialties incorporating cannabidiol (CBD) supplied by the Company and
marketed by the Company’s sales personnel. Nutrition Specialties was to purchase the CBD for the sports supplements products
from the Company.
On
January 24, 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “Kamavore Joint Venture”) with Kamavore,
a Canadian corporation (“Kamavore”). The purpose of the Kamavore Joint Venture was to produce and market chocolate
products incorporating CBD supplied by the Company. Karmavore was to purchase the CBD for the chocolate products from the Company.
Both the Company and Kamavore were to market the CBD chocolate products.
On
June 8, 2017, the Company formed KannaBidioid, Inc. (“KBD”), a wholly owned subsidiary. The purpose of KBD was to
enter into the recreational vape/smoke space. Through KBD, the Company formulated, produced and sold Kanna-infused cannabidiol
(CBD) based e-liquids and gummy edibles. On January 11, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Aaron Decker, and Derrick
West, individuals, pursuant to which the Company has transferred, set over and assigned to Mr. Decker and Mr. West 95% of the
issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Kannabidioid, Inc.
On
July 1, 2017, the Company entered into an exclusive distribution agreement (the “Bionatus Distribution Agreement”)
with Laboratoire Bionatus Pharmacognosique (“Bionatus”) to be the exclusive distributor in the U.S. for a new line
of products to be developed jointly by Bionatus and the Company (the “New Products”). Pursuant to the Bionatus Distribution
Agreement the Company will be the exclusive supplier of the hemp oil for the New Products.
On
August 9, 2018 the Company entered into a participation agreement (the “FMG Participation Agreement”) with Fortune
Media Group (the “FMG”) for the production and broadcasting of a television and social media infomercial, promoting
the Company’s products. Pursuant to the FMG Participation Agreement, for a fee of $24,900, FMG was to produce and distribute
two promotional videos for the Company; the first is for a 60 second direct TV commercial or infomercial and the second is for
a 15 second video to be used for social media. FMG will promote the Company through its integrated social media outlets and consumer
engagement strategies.
On
October 12, 2018 Canna Inno Laboratories Inc. a Canadian corporation (“Canna Inno”) and a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company, entered into an agreement for the clinical study of the protocols to be used in the processing of samples collected
using Canna Inno’s MSN-2 collection device, which is used in testing and diagnosing of chlamydia and gonorrhea (the “Clinical
Trials Agreement”).
On
December 16, 2018, the Company entered into a manufacturing agreement (the “Dermagate Manufacturing Agreement”) with
Dermagate, Inc. to manufacture, assemble, and supply 5,000 units of the company’s MSN-2 medical device, Hygee, for purchase
by the Company, on an exclusive basis. The Hygee device itself, is a modified panty liner worn by women to allow for the self-collection
of a gynecological specimen. Currently the device allows human cells to be collected and tested for two types of infections, chlamydia
and gonorrhea. It provides women with the ability to be self-collect specimens in a non-clinical setting, send them to a laboratory
that will process the specimens and notify them if they test positive for either sexually transmitted disease so that they can
seek treatment. This technology allows the Company to provide diagnostic services to high-risk women and girls who are not inclined
to visit traditional medical settings. The kit can be ordered on-line for home screening.
Nutraceutical
Products
The
Company is engaged in the development, marketing, production, and sales of CBD products for personal health, some of which may
utilize patent-pending formulations. The Company offers the highest purity and quality high-grade full spectrum cannabinoid oil
on the market. There are positive results in studies on breast cancer and immune cells through the University of Central Oklahoma,
in addition to studies through DV Biologics that prove the Company’s CBD oil formulation lowers cortisol and functions as
a neuro-protectant, with positive result case studies through key health organizations. ETST formulates, markets and distributes
the CBD oil used for its studies to the public, offering the most effective quality of CBD on the market.
Extraction
Method and Quality
We
believe our high-grade CBD-rich hemp oil contains the high quality natural CBD because it’s formulated using a wide array
of cutting-edge technologies, including super critical extraction process (CO 2), isolation, and micron filtration. Super critical
extraction is a gentle approach and the key method in the extraction of our CBD. The method exploits the fact that CO 2 at low
temperature and under high pressure becomes liquid and thereby draws the cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant material. Using
state-of-the-art equipment, carbon dioxide (CO 2) is compressed to upwards of 10,000 psi. At these extremes CO 2 becomes ‘super
critical’ where it retains the properties of both a liquid and a gas at the same time. The cold temperature does not damage
any heat-sensitive nutrients like vitamins or enzymes. When the super critical fluid is added to the nutrient-rich hemp it releases
the phytonutrients. The CO 2 is then free and recycled, leaving a concentrated and pure extract that we believe is more easily
digested. These low temperatures thru the extraction process preserve a broad spectrum of valuable and beneficial molecules that
are often lost using other extraction methods. This gentle method permits the production of a purer form of CBD-rich hemp oil
while conserving other valuable and beneficial molecules that are originally contained in the hemp plant. We believe that there
are over 400 phytonutrients that exist in hemp plants.
Our
CBD-rich hemp oil does not contain any synthetic cannabinoids and is not an isolate. It contains everything that is naturally
occurring in the original industrial hemp plant. With our high quality CBD-rich hemp oil you benefit from the natural interaction
of phytonutrients in their balanced wide-ranging form that may offer the most benefit for overall wellness. Our commercialized
CBD based product line, High Grade Full Spectrum Cannabinoids, offers 7 distinct cannabinoids maximizing all the therapeutic benefits
the industrial hemp plant has to offer.
Other
competitors and companies may use certain methods for extracting hemp including toxic solvents and/or high heat which we believe
are unsustainable, dangerous and don’t extract the full balance of nutrients from the industrial hemp plant. One of the
most popular processes used to extract hemp oils is alcohol extraction, due to its simplicity and low costs. This may lead to
a product that still contains trace amounts of alcohol, as it can be difficult to separate out after extraction. The alcohol extraction
used by other companies and our competitors requires the hemp and alcohol mixture to be boiled for long periods of time, potentially
damaging sensitive nutrients and important components of the oil. Most companies that claim to be full spectrum only contain 2-5
cannabinoids compared to the 7 we offer in our commercialized batches.
Our
CBD-rich hemp oil is sourced from the high quality industrial hemp plants grown by generational family farmers. In order to produce
consistent and nutritious CBD-rich oils, these hemp plants are grown domestically currently in Oregon and Kentucky.
We
lab test our hemp oil multiple times during the manufacturing process, from seed to shelf. This includes being tested for cannabinoid
panel content, terpenoids, pesticides, residual solvents, mycotoxins, and micros.
Retail
of Nutraceutical Products
The
Company will sell our dietary supplements through our website at www.earthsciencetech.com, in retail stores, clinics, and pharmacies.
On
July 18, 2014, Earth Science Tech, Inc. entered into a Lease Agreement with LG Coral Gables, LLC for the lease of a retail establishment
located in Coral Gables, Florida for a term of 5 years at a monthly rent of $3,442 with a security deposit of $17,211. The lease
includes charges for common area maintenance expenses, and taxes of $1,059.
Nutrition
Empire derived its revenue through both Retail and Direct Online via their website www.nutritionempire.com. Nutrition Empire was
managed by leading veterans in the nutritional and dietary supplement arena. Nutrition Empire had a web portal in order to offer
a full online inventory of leading supplement names at competitive prices as well as our CBD products. Nutrition Empire was closed
2017 and Nutrition empire since has been dormant.
Strategic
Focus
Our
missions are to educate the public on the many and varied nutritional and health benefits of CBD-rich hemp oil, to optimize purity
in formulation, and to find new product delivery systems. Our corporate strategy in developing our operations is as follows:
To
design and produce CBD enhanced nutraceutical products for sale to the general public. We intend to create high-grade CBD-rich
hemp oil and other CBD containing products unique to the current market in the nutraceuticals industry. We believe that our formulations
will set us apart from competing products for promoting health. We have formulated and produced our initial CBD products, intended
for, subject to performance, treating various symptoms of diseases and ailments or for overall health. The Company plans to expand
manufacturing and marketing of these CBD products with expansion of products over the next five years.
To
offer a wide selection of health and nutrition products through online, clinics, pharmacies, and in-store retail. Through our
wholly owned subsidiary, we plan to continue expanding retail sales of nutritional supplements through online, clinics, pharmacies,
and in-store sales. Our product selection includes many high-quality supplement brands, and includes our proprietary CBD-rich
hemp oil.
Competition
The
nutraceutical industry is subject to significant competition and pricing pressures. We may experience significant competitive
pricing pressures as well as competitive products. Several significant competitors may offer products with prices that may match
or are lower than ours. We believe that the products we offer are generally competitive with those offered by other supplement
and nutraceutical companies; however, we believe that our products are unique and will set themselves apart from competing products.
It is possible that one or more of our competitors could develop a significant research advantage over us that allows them to
provide superior products or pricing, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage. Continued pricing pressure or improvements
in research and shifts in customer preferences away from natural supplements could adversely impact our customer base or pricing
structure and have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Government
Approvals and Regulations
The
formulation, manufacturing, processing, labeling, packaging, advertising and distribution of our products are subject to regulation
by several federal agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”),
the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) and the Environmental Protection
Agency (“EPA”). These activities are also regulated by various agencies of the states and localities in which our
products are sold. The FDA regulates the processing, formulation, safety, manufacture, packaging, labeling and distribution of
dietary supplements (including vitamins, minerals, and herbs) and cosmetics, whereas the FTC has jurisdiction to regulate the
advertising of these products.
The
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (“DSHEA”) defines “dietary supplements” as vitamins,
minerals, herbs, other botanicals, amino acids and other dietary substances for human use to supplement the diet, as well as concentrates,
metabolites, constituents, extracts or combinations of such dietary ingredients. New dietary ingredients (those not marketed in
the U.S. prior to October 15, 1994) must be the subject of a notification submitted to the FDA unless the ingredient has been
“present in the food supply as an article used for food” without being “chemically altered.” The notification
must be submitted to the FDA at least 75 days before the initial marketing of the new dietary ingredient. The FDA has issued guidance
regarding the content of a new dietary ingredient notification. Should the FDA choose to enforce the guidance, it could have a
negative effect on the innovation and continued marketing of dietary supplements; the FDA may not accept any particular evidence
of safety for any new dietary ingredient, preventing the marketing of those dietary ingredients.
DSHEA
permits “statements of nutritional support” to be included in labeling for dietary supplements without premarket FDA
approval, however, such statements must be submitted within 30 days of marketing and must bear a label disclosure that “This
statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.” Statements of nutritional support may describe how a particular dietary ingredient affects the structure,
function or general well-being of the body, or the mechanism of action by which a dietary ingredient may affect body structure,
function or well-being, but may not expressly or implicitly represent that a dietary supplement will diagnose, cure, mitigate,
treat, or prevent a disease. A company using such statements must possess scientific evidence substantiating that the statement
is truthful and not misleading. Any statements determined to be outside of these guidelines or unsubstantiated would be prevented
from being used.
DSHEA
also provides that so-called “third-party literature,” a peer-reviewed scientific publication linking a particular
dietary ingredient with health benefits, may be used “in connection with the sale of a dietary supplement to consumers”
without the literature being subject to regulation as labeling. Third-party literature must not be false or misleading; the literature
may not “promote” a particular manufacturer or brand of dietary supplement; and a balanced view of the available scientific
information on the subject matter must be presented. Any dissemination of non-compliant literature could subject our product to
regulatory action as an illegal drug.
The
FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) regulations require dietary supplements to be prepared, packaged
and held in compliance with strict rules, and require quality control provisions similar to those in the GMP regulations for drugs.
The FDA could in the future choose to inspect one of our facilities for compliance with these regulations, and could cause non-compliant
products made or held in the facility to be subject to FDA enforcement actions.
The
FDA has broad authority to enforce the provisions of the FDCA and their regulation of foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics
may increase or become more restrictive in the future. Additional legislation could be passed which would impose substantial new
regulatory requirements for dietary supplements, potentially raising our costs and hindering our business.
Our
advertising is subject to regulation by the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, under the Federal Trade Commission Act. In recent
years the FTC has initiated numerous investigations of dietary supplement and weight loss products and companies. Additionally,
some states also permit advertising and labeling laws to be enforced by private attorney generals, who may seek relief for consumers,
seek class action certifications, seek class wide damages and product recalls of products sold by us. Any of these types of adverse
actions against us by governmental authorities or private litigants could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
In
addition to FDA and FTC regulations, our products may face further regulation under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961,
which governs international trade and domestic control of narcotic substances including cannabis extracts. Countries may interpret
and implement their treaty obligations in a way that creates a legal obstacle to our obtaining marketing approval for our products
in those countries. These countries may not be willing or able to amend or otherwise modify their laws and regulations to permit
our products to be marketed, or achieving such amendments to the laws and regulations may take a prolonged period of time. In
the case of countries with similar obstacles, we would be unable to market our product candidates in countries in the near future
or perhaps at all if the laws and regulations in those countries do not change.
Controlled
Substance Regulation
At
some point our products may be developed and be subject to U.S. controlled substance laws and regulations and failure to comply
with these laws and regulations, or the cost of compliance with these laws and regulations, may adversely affect the results of
our business operations, both during clinical development and post approval, and our financial condition.
Certain
products we may develop could contain controlled substances as defined in the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, or CSA.
Controlled substances that are pharmaceutical products are subject to a high degree of regulation under the CSA, which establishes,
among other things, certain registration, manufacturing quotas, security, recordkeeping, reporting, import, export and other requirements
administered by the DEA. The DEA classifies controlled substances into five schedules: Schedule I, II, III, IV or V substances.
Schedule I substances by definition have a high potential for abuse, no currently “accepted medical use” in the United
States, lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and may not be prescribed, marketed or sold in the United States.
Pharmaceutical products approved for use in the United States may be listed as Schedule II, III, IV or V, with Schedule II substances
considered to present the highest potential for abuse or dependence and Schedule V substances the lowest relative risk of abuse
among such substances. Schedule I and II drugs are subject to the strictest controls under the CSA, including manufacturing and
procurement quotas, security requirements and criteria for importation. In addition, dispensing of Schedule II drugs is further
restricted. For example, they may not be refilled without a new prescription. We do not intend to produce “controlled substances”
at this time, due to regulatory complications.
Legal
Proceedings
On
January 11, 2019, the Company received notice that Strongbow Advisors, Inc., and Robert Stevens had been appointed by the Nevada
District Court, as Receiver for the Registrant in Case No. A-18-784952-C.
The
company sought the appointment of the Receiver after it found itself in an imminent danger of insolvency following the issuance
by an arbitration panel of an award in the sum of $3,994,522.5 million in favor of Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation in the matter
entitled Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation vs. Earth Science Tech, Inc. The Nevada District Court found that the Company was
in fact insolvent and ordered the appointment of the Receiver.
The
Award consisted a sum for breach of contract against the Company in the amount of $120,265, a sum for costs and fees against the
Company in the amount of $111,057 and a sum for the claim of tortuous interference and conversion against the Company in the amount
of $3,763,200. The District Court in Florida had confirmed the Award granted by the arbitration panel, denying however, the award
of fees that the arbitration panel had granted Cromogen.
The
Cromogen Litigation is now on appeal and the Company is optimistic about its prospects on appeal. Nevertheless, the outcome remains
speculative and so notwithstanding its prospects for success on appeal, and faced with such a large judgment and the imminent
danger of insolvency, the Company determined that it was in the best interest of its shareholders and creditors to seek protection
under receivership and the appointment of a receiver. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company remains insolvent as the
outcome of the Cromogen Litigation remains speculative.
As
part of the impact of the receivership, the Court issued a Writ of Injunction or “Blanket Stay” covering the Company
and its assets during the time that the Company is in receivership. As a result of the “Blanket Stay” the Company’s
estate is protected from creditors and interference with its administration is prevented while the Company’s financial issues
are being fully analyzed and resolved. As part of this process, creditors will be notified and required to provide claims in writing
under oath on or before the deadline stated in the notice provided by the Receiver or those claims will be barred under NRS §78.675.
The Blanket Stay will remain in place unless otherwise waived by the Receiver, or it is vacated by the Court or alternatively,
lifted by the Court, upon a “motion to lift stay” duly made and approved by the Nevada District Court.
The
appointment of the Receiver was approved unanimously by the Board and by a majority of the Company’s shareholders. Strongbow
and Stevens were selected because of their reputation in helping (i) companies restructure and (ii) to execute on their business
plans, albeit under a debt and capital structure that allows them to succeed. Stevens and Strongbow assist companies by helping
them raise the capital needed not only to pay debts, but build and grow their businesses. The Receiver, however, is an agent of
the court, and will be independent and neutral in managing the Company’s operations and trying to preserve the Company’s
value for the creditors and shareholders.
The
Receiver has broad powers under N.R.S. 78.630, including the power to reorganize the Registrant or liquidate it and it is not
necessary for the Court to state that he has the power to reorganize the corporation or that he has the power to liquidate it.
Those powers are granted by statute when he is appointed as a Receiver. As of the date of this prospectus the Receiver has determined
that there is a viable underlying business; and he plans to effect a reorganization of it and its operations. In “reorganizing”
the Company, the Receiver plans to restructure its debt. In considering whether to reorganize, the Receiver first determined that
there was not a reason to liquidate and wind up its affairs. Having determined that the Company was not a candidate for liquidation,
the Receiver determined that, given the current operations and the potential for increasing revenues with the addition of capital,
that the Company will likely be in a position to pay its expenses as they come due when the Company’s debt is restructured.
As of the date hereof, no definitive plan has been developed that addresses precisely how the debt will be restructured; and because
of the amount at issue in the Cromogen Litigation (See Legal Proceedings on Page 53, the Receiver will not put a plan of reorganization
together until after that matter is resolved on appeal. While the Cromogen Litigation remains ongoing, the Receiver plans to use
the proceeds from this offering for working capital to increase the Company’s sales, to meet its current expenses (excluding
debt incurred prior to the Receiver’s appointment, which is stayed with in receivership, pending the plan of reorganization),
including the costs of receivership and for the ongoing costs of the Cromogen Litigation. If the Receiver is successful in increasing
the Company’s sales and operations, of which there can be no assurances, he believes that the Company will be able to meet
its expenses as they come due out of operations, including the costs of receivership and the payments associated with the Company’s
restructured debt; and that there will be sufficient funds to support continued growth of the Company’s sales and operations.
If successful, this reorganizational approach will allow the Receiver to structure larger payments to claimants than would otherwise
be possible. The Receiver intends to continue with the Company’s business plan but with a greater focus on producing additional
revenue from the existing Company products as well as new versions of its existing products that may be developed. Thus, once
the Cromogen Litigation is resolved, the Receiver will prepare the plan of reorganization and seek to have it ratified by way
of motion before the Court. Along with the filing of the motion to ratify the plan of reorganization, the Receiver will provide
direct notice to each of the affected parties as well as by filing a Current Report with the Commission on Form 8-K. The Receiver
does NOT require the approval of any of the claimants or the Company stakeholders before preparing the plan of reorganization
or making the motion for its to ratification.. Any party objecting to its treatment under the plan of reorganization, or to the
plan itself, may only do so by making a separate motion so objecting and this is its only recourse. Unlike motion practice in
litigation where there is a plaintiff and defendant; and where one party makes a motion while the other responds by way of filing
and serving a reply objecting to the motion, along with a memorandum in support of the their position, in the case of the Receiver’s
motion to ratify the plan of reorganization, an objecting party to the plan may only object by way of making a separate motion
objecting with the Court. However, the Receiver has the ability and authority under N.R.S. 78.630 to deny a claim, accept a claim
or accept a claim in part and deny a claim in part as part of its duties acting as receiver; and further, underlying this power
and authority is the requirement that the Receiver, as a receiver in equity, take into consideration, the fairness and reasonableness
that his reorganization plan has on all of the claimants and stakeholders. As such, an objecting party moving to challenge the
plan of reorganization has a substantial burden to overcome because the Court will give great deference to a Receiver; and it
is extremely unlikely that the Court would not ratify the reorganization plan. In fact, the Receiver has never had such a challenge
by an objecting party accepted by a court in any of the over 30 matters where he has served as receiver. Once the plan of reorganization
has been ratified by the Court, it becomes executable and after six months, becomes non-appealable (See Nevada Rules of Civil
Procedure Rule 60(c)(1)). Following ratification of the plan of reorganization and its implementation, the Receiver will move
the Court to be dismissed, the Court will grant the Receiver’s motion for dismissal as receiver and the Company will be
returned to prior management, who will continue operating and managing the Company under its business plan, initially, as it may
have been modified and improved by the Receiver. However, once the Receiver has been dismissed by the Court and control is ceded
back to the prior management, the Receiver is no longer in control and management is free to manage the Company as it sees fit.
This
case is particularly complex because of the matters at issue in the Cromogen Litigation; and as such, it is not possible to predict,
even approximately or with any degree of certainty, how long it will take to complete the Cromogen Litigation; and since the plan
of reorganization is on hold pending the outcome, the plan of reorganization is on hold as a result; although once started, the
plan itself will only take a few weeks to complete. Additionally it is not possible to determine, once the plan of reorganization
is developed, how long it will take to have it ratified. Initially it depends on the Court and its availability to schedule a
hearing; however then, if there are objections in the form of motions, it will take additional time as the Court needs to schedule
hearing(s) for them and the Receiver needs to respond to those motion(s). If a claimant’s motion objecting is successful,
the court will generally instruct a receiver to develop a new plan of reorganization that takes into account, those issues raised
by the complaining/moving party with which the Court may agree. In theory, this could continue indefinitely until there were no
longer complaining parties and the Court finally ratifies the Receiver’s plan of reorganization, as modified. However, in
practice, courts give substantial deference to receivers, since they do not have the expertise or experience necessary to develop
reorganization plans and they see this as the purview of the receiver. Once ratified, there is a six month period that the Court’s
decision is appealable; and although an appeal requires the posting of a bond and the basis for appeal in these matters is extremely
limited, there is still the possibility that a claimant or stakeholder could bring an appeal challenging the ratification of the
plan of reorganization, notwithstanding the obstacles to bringing an appeal. As a result of these issues, it is impossible to
predict how long the Company will be in receivership or what the ultimate cost of receivership will be.
Reorganizations
are fluid, constantly changing processes and every situation is different. As long as there is a viable underlying business, the
Receiver has sufficient powers to be able to reorganize it and restructure debt in virtually any way necessary so that the Company
will be able to pay its debts as they come due when it emerges from receivership. The potential number of structural changes,
and types of consideration and structures for the payment to creditors are too numerous to list and are limited only by the Receiver’s
creativity. Adding to this complexity, is the fact that the Receiver is also allowed to classify creditors and other constituents
according to classes that it creates based on criteria the it establishes; and it may treat those different classes differently.
As a receiver in equity, Mr. Stevens is also allowed to consider the fundamental fairness to all of the stakeholders and analyzing
the facts of each stakeholder and what they have at risk compared with other stakeholders as he puts the plan of reorganization
in place. In addition to considering issues of fairness and reasonableness, some of the tools available to a receiver in a reorganization
are: canceling shares of stock where little or no consideration was paid or where allowing those shares to remain outstanding
would be unfair to the other shareholders, classifying creditors into various classes, using receiver’s certificates as
super priority debt instruments, promissory notes, including convertible notes, stock of various classes, including newly created
classes, pledging a portion of a company’s revenue, structured payments to be made over time, granting security interests,
etc.; and these tools are all available as a means to restructure the Company’s debt and to pay creditors and service providers.
During the time that the Company is in receivership, the Receiver is required to make periodic status reports to the Court providing
such information as the Court requires, as requested by the Court. When the plan of reorganization is finally established and
ratified, the Company will be returned to the control of its prior management and the Company will continue as reorganized, as
though it had never been in receivership (except with restructured debt and ideally, with any improvements in operations that
the Receiver may have put in place . The stakeholders that are directly affected by the reorganization will be notified by the
Receiver as to how their claims will be treated under the plan of reorganization; and the claimants and other stakeholders will
also receive notice of actions taken in connection with the reorganization through the filing of a Current Report on Form 8-K.
These items will also be disclosed in the Registrant’s Periodic Reports filed with the Commission of Forms 10-K and 10Q,
as required. If the Receiver is not successful in reorganizing the Company, the Company may be forced to liquidate its business
and this may result in a loss of the entire investment for the investors in this offering.
Subsidiaries
The
Company’s’ subsidiaries include Nutrition Empire, Inc., Cannabis Therapeutics, Inc., Earth Science Pharmaceutical
Inc. and Earth Science Foundation, Inc., a non-profit favored entity of the Company. All intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated on consolidation.
Employees
As
of September 27, 2019, the Company had seven (7) employees. None of our employees are represented by a union or covered
by a collective bargaining agreement. We have not experienced any work stoppages and we consider our relationship with our employees
to be good.
Website
Our
corporate website address is https://earthsciencetech.com.
DIRECTORS,
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES
Set
forth below are the present directors and executive officers of the Company. Except as set forth below, there are no other persons
who have been nominated or chosen to become directors, nor are there any other persons who have been chosen to become executive
officers. Other than as set forth below, there are no arrangements or understandings between any of the directors, officers and
other persons pursuant to which such person was selected as a director or an officer.
Name
|
|
Principal
Occupation
|
|
Age
|
|
Director
Since
|
Nickolas
S. Tabraue
|
|
President,
Secretary Director, Chairman of the Board
|
|
31
|
|
2015
|
Steve
Warm
|
|
Director
and Chief Legal Counsel
|
|
76
|
|
2017
|
Gagan
Hunter
|
|
Chief
Operating Officer and Director
|
|
60
|
|
2018
|
Dr.
Michel Aube
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Science Officer
|
|
50
|
|
2016
|
Wendell
Hecker
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
|
|
63
|
|
2018
|
Sergio
Castillo
|
|
Chief
Marketing Officer
|
|
35
|
|
2017
|
David
Barbash
|
|
Chief
Sales Officer
|
|
53
|
|
2019
|
Robert
Stevens
|
|
Court-Appointed
Receiver
|
|
53
|
|
2019
|
Nickolas
S. Tabraue. Mr. Tabraue currently serves as the Company’s President, Secretary, Director and Chairman of the Board
of Directors. He has served in these capacities since October 2016. Previously he also served as the Company’s Chief Operating
Officer from October, 2015 until March, 2018. He is an industry veteran having 13 years of professional experience in the nutraceutical,
dietary supplement field, as well as retail corporate management. Mr. Tabraue is well versed in his knowledge of supplements,
retail management, and customer service. His experience began at The Vitamin Shoppe in 2006 where he started in sales, product
placement and customer service leading to his position as a manager of four different locations in 2012. One of these stores was
the Company’s highest volume and another included the restructuring of a non-performing high volume store, achieving high
operating levels in operations, service, inventory compliance, and sales. In 2012 he left The Vitamin Shoppe to manage Nutrition
Empire, Inc. and was brought on with Earth Science Tech, Inc. when it acquired Nutrition Empire in 2015.
In
evaluating Mr. Tabraue’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes and skills in connection with his appointment to
our board, we took into account his experience in the nutraceutical, dietary supplement field, as well as retail corporate management
and customer service.
Robert
Stevens. Mr. Stevens has more than 30 years of experience in the securities and finance industries. Mr. Stevens is president
of Somerset Capital Ltd (“Somerset”) which he founded in 2001 and he serves as president and managing director. Somerset
is a private capital firm that employs industry-specific skillsets to make strategic investments in distressed and turnaround
situations as well as merger and direct investments in private and pre-public companies. Mr. Stevens is also president of Strongbow
Advisors, Inc., which provides turnaround and receiver advisory as well as consulting services. Mr. Stevens also serves as a court-appointed
receiver. Mr. Stevens was also Managing Director of Technology Partners, a private equity and M&A firm from 2006 to 2013.
Mr. Stevens is currently an independent director for Grom Social Enterprises (OTCQB: GRMM) where he serves as chair of the audit
committee, and has also served on the board of AppTech Corp (OTC: APCX) from July 2016 to March of 2017.
Steve
Warm, Esq. Mr. Warm has served as a Director and Chief Legal Counsel of the Company since February 2017. He was born in
New York City and grew up in Northern New Jersey. He is a graduate of Dickinson University (Teaneck, N.J.) and Rutgers University
Law School (Newark, N.J.). Mr. Warm finished law school at the age of 21 and sat for the New Jersey Bar only a few weeks after
his 22nd birthday. (He is believed to be the youngest person to have been admitted to practice in New Jersey once a law school
degree became a prerequisite). After practicing in Ramsey, New Jersey, Burlington, New Jersey., Willingboro, New Jersey and Medford,
New Jersey, Mr. Warm became a member of the Florida Bar, practicing exclusively in Boca Raton for 25 years. In 1986, he joined
his three sons in Gainesville, Florida, where he presently maintains his primary office, although he still has and uses facilities
in Boca for specific clients. Mr. Warm has experience in diverse areas of the law over a lengthy span of years. He has done tax
work, corporate representation, entrepreneurial support, litigation, and family law, contractual issues of all kinds, personal
injury matters, estate planning/probate and many other things. Mr. Warm has successfully represented any number of companies,
large and small, domestic and foreign, public and private. He was instrumental in obtaining the seminal Federal Court ruling which
paved the way for the expansion of national banks.
In
evaluating Mr. Warm’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes and skills in connection with his appointment to our
board, we took into account his experience in various areas of the law and successful representation of companies, large and small,
domestic and foreign, public and private.
Dr.
Michel Aube. Dr. Aubé joined the Company when his company, BOE ITS, Inc. was acquired by the Company’s subsidiary,
Earth Science Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He joined the Company as its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Science Officer in August 2016
and is responsible for the Company’s research and development. He has wide-ranging expertise in the life sciences. As a
microbiologist he furthered his graduate studies at Laval University, earning a Master’s degree in Cell Biology and Molecular
Physiology as well as a PhD in Physiology-Endocrinology. Prior to joining Earth Science from 2008-2010 he served as a Post-doc
Researcher in Immunology at the University of Montreal where he was responsible for the development of a therapeutic vaccine to
treat AIDS based on ex-vivo maturation of dndritic cells from patients. Thereafter, in 2010, he was a post-doc researcher conducting
fundamental research to understand the role of the genes implicated in the maturation of T cells, and in 2012 his research was
focused on understanding the mechanism of action of a new drug that improves the graft versus host disease in patients that received
hematopoietic stem cell transplants. Following his post-doc research at the University of Montreal in 2013 he founded BOE, ITS
with the objective of developing the company’s MSN-2 medical device for the treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections.
In addition, he created and taught three postdoctoral courses in Immunology. His scientific research in Sexually Transmitted Infections
(STIs), Cancer and Stem Cell biology has been published in several prestigious medical journals. Dr. Aubé has received
a number of Awards for Excellence from the Network for environmental health research and childhood diseases.
Wendell
Hecker. Mr. Hecker joined the Company as its Chief Financial Officer in February of 2018. He earned a Bachelor of Science
in Accounting from New York University. Having spent more than 30 years at large corporations in New York and Florida, he brings
to Earth Science Tech, extensive accounting experience. Prior to joining Earth Science Mr. Hecker was the Controller for Ampco
Electric, Inc. where he was in charge of all accounting operations. Before joining Ampco in 2014 he was self-employed as an accountant
serving a variety of clients and meeting their accounting needs and prior to starting his own accounting practice from 2007 through
2010 he served as the controller of Seaview Research Inc., Hecker will ensure that the Company’s accounting follows best
practices, keeps up-to-date, and increases transparency with investors as sales continue to increase.
Sergio
Castillo. Mr. Castillo joined the Company as its Chief Marketing Officer in January 2017. He moved to Miami when he was
only 16, is a current marketing consultant for few firms including Cloud Accounting, La Familia Media, Fresh Press Miami, Goodlife
Miami, as well as Abdon Entertainment. He started his first company in 2008 called “Goodlife Miami, LLC”. In 2010,
his second company was started named Fresh Press, LLC. His third company, which he still owns and operates, was founded in 2012,
called La Familia Media, LLC. As the time passed, he has learned what is necessary to run the marketing plans for many successful
companies, and he is taking his expertise into the field of industrial based hemp and hemp products. At each of his companies
and currently with Earth Science, Mr. Castillo handles graphics, web design, and marketing. As the CMO of Earth Science Tech,
Inc he is in a position to bring his experience to the new and fast moving industry that is developing around hemp and hemp products.
David
Barbash. Brings in 20 years of natural
products industry experience in both the U.S. and U.K. markets having worked with niche forward thinking companies at the time
like, Health From The Sun/Arkopharma, Pure Essence Labs, and Harmonic Innerprizes. Mr. Barbash is highly skilled in strategic
sales planning, team development, analytic reasoning, business development, new product launch, market analysis, training design
and development, and brings international experience to the Company.
Gagan
Hunter. Mr. Hunter joined the Company as its Chief Operating Officer in February of 2018. A graduate of Oaksterdam University,
America’s first primer cannabis college, University of Pittsburgh, and post graduate studies at the Temple University, Gagan
Hunter is a holistic health specialist, cannabis & cannabinoid (CBD) educator. Mr. Hunter has 20 years of natural products
industry experience in sales, marketing, and management, and 20 years teaching nutrition. Prior to joining Earth Science Mr. Hunter
worked for Mother Earth’s County, representing over 250 manufacturers of natural products and supplements to retailers such
as Whole Foods, Earth Fare and Sprouts, throughout North and South Carolina Georgia and Tennessee. He was responsible for product
placement, product training, consumer education, demonstrations and merchandising. He was also responsible for staff training,
purchasing, customer service, budgets, sales reporting, conducting sales meetings, setting sales goals, tracking store inventories
and financial management throughout his 16 years at Mother Earth’s Bounty. His skills obtained through his 20 years in the
industry are staff training, purchasing, customer service, inventory control, and financial management.
In
evaluating Mr. Hunter’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes and skills in connection with his appointment to
our board, we took into account his experience in product placement, product training, consumer education, demonstrations and
merchandising.
Family
Relationships
There
are no other family relationships between or among any of our directors, executive officers and any incoming directors or executive
officers.
Committees
of The Board of Directors
The
Company is managed under the direction of its board of directors.
The
Company does not have an executive committee, at this time.
The
Company does not have an audit committee at this time.
Officer’s
and Director’s Involvement in Legal Proceedings
No
executive Officer or Director of the Company has been convicted in any criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations) or is
the subject of a criminal proceeding that is currently pending. No executive Officer or Director of the Company is the subject
of any pending legal proceedings. No Executive Officer or Director of the Company is involved in any bankruptcy petition by or
against any business in which they are a general partner or executive officer at this time or within two years of any involvement
as a general partner, executive officer, or Director of any business.
Compliance
with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
As
of June 30, 2019, we did not currently have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act and therefore our directors,
executive officers, and any persons holding more than ten percent of our Common Stock are not required to comply with Section
16 of the Exchange Act.
Nominations
to the Board of Directors
Our
directors play a critical role in guiding our strategic direction and oversee the management of the Company. Board candidates
are considered based upon various criteria, such as their broad-based business and professional skills and experiences, a global
business and social perspective, concern for the long-term interests of the stockholders, diversity, and personal integrity and
judgment.
In
addition, directors must have time available to devote to Board activities and enhance their knowledge in the growing business.
Accordingly, we seek to attract and retain highly qualified directors who have sufficient time to attend to their substantial
duties and responsibilities to the Company.
In
carrying out its responsibilities, the Board will consider candidates suggested by stockholders. If a stockholder wishes to formally
place a candidate’s name in nomination, however, he or she must do so in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s
Bylaws. Suggestions for candidates to be evaluated by the proposed directors must be sent to the Board of Directors, c/o Earth
Science Tech, Inc., 8000 NW 31st Street, Unit 19, Doral, FL 33122.
Executive
Compensation
General
Philosophy
The
following table sets forth the compensation paid to officers and board members during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 and
2018. The table sets forth this information for Earth Science Tech, Inc. including salary, bonus, and certain other compensation
to the Board members and named executive officers for the past three fiscal years.
Name
and Principal Position
|
|
Year
|
|
|
Salary
($)
|
|
|
Bonus
($)
|
|
|
Stock
Awards
($)
|
|
|
Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
All
Other
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
Total
($)
|
|
Nickolas
S. Tabraue,
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
104,000
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
172,000
|
(1)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
276,00.00
|
|
President,
Secretary & Director
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
102,500
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
138,000
|
(2)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
240,500.00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr.
Michel Aube,
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
48,000
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
172,000
|
(1)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
220,000.00
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
72,000.15
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
228,000
|
(3)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
300,000.15
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wendell
Hecker
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
30,500.05
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
34,400
|
(4)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
64,900.05
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
4,615.40
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
7,100
|
(5)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
11,715.40
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jill
Buzan
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
53,795.37
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
7,413
|
(6)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
61,208.37
|
|
Chief
Sales Officer
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
7,936.87
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
1,775
|
(7)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
9,711.87
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gagan
Hunter
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
69,923.05
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
34,400
|
(4)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
104,323.05
|
|
Chief
Operating Officer
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
2,076.92
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
7,100
|
(4)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
9,176.92
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Robert
Stevens
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
87,827.91
|
(8)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Court-Appointed
Receiver
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
(1)
|
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, as compensation for services rendered, was issued: (i) 50,000 shares of common stock,
at a price of $0.80 per share; (ii) 50,000 shares of common stock, at a price of $1.26 per share; (iii) 50,000 shares of common
stock, at a price of $0.79 per share; and (iv) 50,000 shares of common stock, at a price of $0.59 per share.
|
(2)
|
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, as compensation for services rendered, was issued: (i) 50,000 shares of common stock,
at a price of $0.80 per share; (ii) 50,000 shares of common stock, at a price of $0.54 per share; and (iii) 50,000 shares
of common stock, at a price of $1.42 per share.
|
(3)
|
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, as compensation for services rendered, was issued: (i) 100,000 shares of common stock,
at a price of $0.90 per share; (ii) 50,000 shares of common stock, at a price of $0.80 per share; (iii) 50,000 shares of common
stock, at a price of $0.54 per share; and (iv) 50,000 shares of common stock, at a price of $1.42 per share.
|
(4)
|
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, as compensation for services rendered, was issued: (i) 10,000 shares of common stock,
at a price of $0.80 per share; (ii) 10,000 shares of common stock, at a price of $1.26 per share; (iii) 10,000 shares of common
stock, at a price of $0.79 per share; and (iv) 10,000 shares of common stock, at a price of $0.59 per share.
|
(5)
|
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, as compensation for services rendered, was issued 10,000 shares of common stock, at
a price of $0.71 per share.
|
(6)
|
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, as compensation for services rendered, was issued: (i) 400 shares of common stock, at
a price of $0.72 per share; (ii) 2,500 shares of common stock, at a price of $1.26 per share; (iii) 2,500 shares of common
stock, at a price of $0.79 per share; and (iv) 2,500 shares of common stock, at a price of $0.80 per share.
|
(7)
|
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, as compensation for services rendered, was issued 2,500 shares of common stock, at a
price of $0.71 per share.
|
(8)
|
Paid
to Strongbow Advisors, Inc., an entity controlled by Robert Stevens, our Court-Appointed Receiver, who is compensated at a
rate of $400 per hour for his services as the Company’s Receiver. Between April 1, 2019 and August 2, 2019, $137,525.98
has been accrued, and paid to Strongbow, as compensation for Mr. Stevens’ services as the Company’s Receiver.
|
Employment
Agreements
Nickolas
S. Tabraue started in 2015 at a base salary of $5,000 per month and 50,000 shares granted per quarter. This was changed to $6,000
per month in the first quarter of 2016 and then to $7,000 in the fourth quarter of 2016 and finally to $4,000 every two weeks
in the second quarter of 2017. On March 19, 2018 the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Tarbaue (the “Tarbaue
Employment Agreement”) for a term of 1 year, renewable upon mutual agreement of both parties for an additional 1 year term.
The Tarbaue Employment Agreement provides that Mr. Tarbaue receive a $8,666.00 monthly salary and 50,000 shares each fiscal quarter.
The Tarbaue Employment Agreement may be terminated with or without cause, pursuant to the terms therein.
Wendell
Hecker and the Company entered into an employment agreement on February 1, 2018 (the “Hecker Employment Agreement”).
The Hecker Employment Agreement provides that Mr. Hecker is to receive a salary of $2,500 per month and 10,000 shares of restricted
common stock per quarter. The term of the Hecker Employment Agreement is 1 year, renewable upon mutual agreement of both parties
for an additional 1 year term. The Hecker Employment Agreement may be terminated with or without cause, pursuant to the terms
therein.
Sergio
Castillo and the Company entered into an employment agreement on January 24, 2017 (the “Castillo Employment Agreement”).
The Castillo Employment Agreement provides that Mr. Hecker is to receive a salary of $750 per month. The term of the Hecker Employment
Agreement is 6 months, renewable upon mutual agreement of both parties for an additional 6 month term. The Castillo Employment
Agreement is still in effect. The Castillo Employment Agreement may be terminated with or without cause, pursuant to the terms
therein.
Gagan
Hunter and the Company entered into an employment agreement on March 20, 2018 (the “Hunter Employment Agreement”).
The Hunter Employment Agreement provides that Mr. Hunter received a $4,500 per month salary which was subsequently increased to
$6,000 per month in the second quarter of 2018. Additionally, he receives 10,000 shares of restricted common stock per quarter.
The term of the Hunter Employment Agreement is 1 year, renewable upon mutual agreement of both parties for an additional 1 year
term. The Hunter Employment Agreement may be terminated with or without cause, pursuant to the terms therein.
Dr.
Michel Aube started in August 2016 at a base salary of $6,000 per month and 50,000 shares of restricted common stock granted per
quarter.
David
Barbash and the Company entered into an employment agreement on January 1, 2019 (the “Barbash Employment Agreement”).
The Barbash Employment Agreement provides that Mr. Barbash is to receive a salary of $4,000 per month, 12.5% commission from all
his sales, plus 5% commission from all sales through representatives managed by Mr. Barbash, along with 5,000 shares of the common
stock per quarter. Mr. Barbash has a three month probation period and based on his performance the company may decide to keep
and relinquish Mr. Barbash.
The
compensation that is listed in the table above does not necessarily correspond directly to the officers’ employment agreements
for a number of reasons. For example, Dr. Aube’s compensation does not show a full $72,000 in 2017 because payment didn’t
actually begin until part way through the year. In other cases such as Gabriel Aviles, he was not an officer until later, after
joining the Company so there may have been compensation re received in his position as a sales person that had been paid to him.
In other cases there may be increases in salary that have not been formally reflected by amending employment agreements, rather
the board of directors or the President, in the case of officers who report directly to the President, may have increased salaries
during the year due to outstanding performance and increased work load. The table above reflects what these officers and directors
have actually received for their service as officers and directors during the applicable time period and both the Company and
the officers and directors have agreed to the amount of compensation paid.
Mr.
Barbash entered into an employment agreement with the Company for a term of one (1) year and is renewable for a period of one
(1) additional year upon mutual agreement by the parties. Mr. Barbash’s compensation for the term is four thousand dollars
(US$4,000) per month together with commission from all sales through the Chief Sales Officer of twelve and one half percent (12%)
as well as five percent (5%) percent commission from all sales through the representatives under him per month, to commence on
the date of this agreement during the first three months. After the first three months he will be entitled to receive a monthly
base of five thousand dollars (US$5,000.00) per month in addition to the forgoing commission structure. The frequency of monthly
payments and paid commissions shall be paid on the 15th (fifteen) of each month. In addition, the Chief Sales Officer will be
entitled to 5,000 shares each fiscal quarter. Moreover, the board of directors of the company (majority vote) may from time to
time, based on the Chief Sales Officer’s performance, compensate the executive in additional forms of cash and or stock
bonus, in their discretion. Additionally, all preapproved business travel expenses will be paid by the Company: (e.g. airfare,
hotel, car rental, meals, tolls, taxi fares if necessary or train or ferry fare, cell phone, email, copies and approved pertinent
office supplies.)
There
are no other employment agreements between the Company and its executive officers or directors. Our executive officers and directors
have the responsibility of determining the timing of remuneration programs for key personnel based upon such factors as positive
cash flow, shares sales, product sales, estimated cash expenditures, accounts receivable, accounts payable, notes payable, and
cash balances. At this time, management cannot accurately estimate when sufficient revenues will occur to implement this compensation,
or the exact amount of compensation.
Potential
Payments Upon Termination or Change-in-Control
SEC
regulations state that we must disclose information regarding agreements, plans or arrangements that provide for payments or benefits
to our executive officers in connection with any termination of employment or change in control of the Company. Such payments
are set forth above in the section entitled “Employment Agreements.”
None
of our executive officers or directors received, nor do we have any arrangements to pay out, any bonus, stock awards, option awards,
non-equity incentive plan compensation, or non-qualified deferred compensation.
Compensation
of Directors
We
have no standard arrangement to compensate directors for their services in their capacity as directors. Directors are not paid
for meetings attended. However, we intend to review and consider future proposals regarding board compensation. All travel and
lodging expenses associated with corporate matters are reimbursed by us, if and when incurred.
Mr.
Steven Warm was issued 10,000 shares on February 27, 2017 upon joining the Board of Directors. Mr. Warm did not receive nor is
anticipated to receive any further compensation as a Director since February 27, 2017.
Stock
Option Plans - Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
None.
Pension
Table
None.
Retirement
Plans
We
do not offer any annuity, pension, or retirement benefits to be paid to any of our officers, directors, or employees in the event
of retirement. There are also no compensatory plans or arrangements with respect to any individual named above which results or
will result from the resignation, retirement, or any other termination of employment with our company, or from a change in the
control of our Company.
SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
As
of September 20, 2019, we had outstanding 52,884,983 shares of common stock. Each share of common stock is currently
entitled to one vote on all matters put to a vote of our stockholders. The following table sets forth the number of common shares,
and percentage of outstanding common shares, beneficially owned as of the date hereof by:
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each
person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of our outstanding common stock;
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each
of our current directors;
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each
our current executive officers and any other persons identified as a “named executive” in the Summary Compensation
Table above; and
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all
our current executive officers and directors as a group.
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Beneficial
ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and includes general voting power and/or investment power with
respect to securities. Shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options or warrants that are currently exercisable or
exercisable within 60 days of the record date, and shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of other securities currently
convertible or convertible within 60 days, are deemed outstanding for computing the beneficial ownership percentage of the person
holding such securities but are not deemed outstanding for computing the beneficial ownership percentage of any other person.
Under the applicable SEC rules, each person’s beneficial ownership is calculated by dividing the total number of shares
with respect to which they possess beneficial ownership by the total number of outstanding shares. In any case where an individual
has beneficial ownership over securities that are not outstanding but are issuable upon the exercise of options or warrants or
similar rights within the next 60 days, that same number of shares is added to the denominator in the calculation described above.
Because the calculation of each person’s beneficial ownership set forth in the “Percentage Beneficially Owned”
column of the table may include shares that are not presently outstanding, the sum total of the percentages set forth in such
column may exceed 100%. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each of the following persons is 8000 NW 31sth Street, Unit
19, Doral, FL 33122, USA, and, based upon information available or furnished to us, each such person has sole voting and investment
power with respect to the shares set forth opposite his, her or its name.
Beneficial
Owner(1)
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Common
Stock
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Class
A Preferred Stock
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Percent
of Class A Preferred Stock Owned
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Number
of Shares
Beneficially
Owned(2)
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Percent(3)
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5%
Stockholders:
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Majorca
Group, Ltd.(6)
1621 Central Avenue
Cheyenne, MY 82001
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24,520,000
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5,200,000
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100
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%
|
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29,720,000
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56.844
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%
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Great
Lakes Holdings Group, Inc.(7)
3825 Huntington Avenue
Windsor, Ontario Canada N9E3N4
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6,700,000
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
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6,700,000
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|
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12.814
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%
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Named
Executive Officers and Directors:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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Michel
Aube - Chief Executive Officer and Chief Science Officer(4)
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568,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
568,500
|
|
|
|
1.087
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%
|
Nickolas
S. Tabraue – President, Secretary and Director (former Chief Operating Officer)
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|
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950,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
950,000
|
|
|
|
1.817
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%
|
Steven
Warm, Chief Counsel and Director
|
|
|
14,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,500
|
|
|
|
0.027
|
%
|
Wendell
Hecker, Chief Financial Officer
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
0.114
|
%
|
Sergio
Castillo, Chief Marketing Officer
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
David
Barbash, Chief Sales Officer
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
|
0.019
|
%
|
Gagan
Hunter, Chief Operating Officer
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
0.114
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%
|
Robert
Stevens, Court-Appointed Receiver
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
All
executive officers and directors as a group (8 persons)
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|
1,663,000
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,663,000
|
|
|
|
3.18
|
%
|
(1)
|
Except
as otherwise indicated, the persons named in this table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of
common stock shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws where applicable and to the information
contained in the footnotes to this table.
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(2)
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Under
SEC rules, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of shares that can be acquired by such person within 60 days upon
the exercise of options or the settlement of other equity awards.
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(3)
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Calculated
on the basis of 52,884,983 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of September
20, 2019, plus any additional shares of common stock that a stockholder has the right
to acquire within 60 days after September 20, 2019. Further, the positions listed
are as of the date of this Registration Statement.
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(4)
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Under
his agreement with the Company, Dr. Michel Aube received additional shares as compensation for his services and in connection
with the acquisition of his company, BOE Its, Inc.
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|
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(5)
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Nickolas
S. Tabraue was Chief Operating Officer from October 2015-March 2018 in addition to the
other positions he held the positions listed are current as of the date of this Registration
Statement. He receives 50,000 shares per quarter as part of his compensation package
and as such as of September 20, 2019 he held 950,000 or 1.1817%
of 52,884,983 shares outstanding after making a donation i.e. causing 50,000 shares
he was entitled to receive to be issued to the 501(c)3 organization Earth Science Foundation,
Inc.
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(6)
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Majorca
is owned 100% by John Morgan who is also its director and CEO.
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(7)
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Great
Lakes is owned and controlled by Dr. Issa El-Cheikh.
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Transactions
with Related Persons
Transactions
with Related Persons
Except
as described below, as of September 20, 2019, there have been no transactions, or currently proposed transactions, in which
we were or are to be a participant and the amount involved exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our
total assets at year-end for the last two completed fiscal years, and in which any of the following persons had or will have a
direct or indirect material interest:
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any
director or executive officer of our company;
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any
person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, shares carrying more than 5% of the voting rights attached to our outstanding
shares of common stock;
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any
promoters and control persons; and
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any
member of the immediate family (including spouse, parents, children, siblings and in laws) of any of the foregoing persons.
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During
2014, Dr. Issa El-Cheikh, a former stockholder, provided funds to the Company evidenced by 8% uncollateralized notes payable due
September 30, 2014. As of March 31, 2019, and March 31, 2018 as well as June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, the Company had
$59,558 and $59,558, respectively of these notes payable which are in default. The Company is in current negotiations to extend
the maturity of these notes for an additional 2 years.
During
the years March 31, 2019 and 2018 consulting fees were paid to Majorca Group, Ltd in the amounts of $0 and $21,776 respectively.
Kannabidioid,
Inc. had related party revenue from Earth Science Tech Inc in the amount of $540 for the year ended March 31, 2019, and $1,030
for the year ended March 31, 2018.
On
January 11, 2019, Robert Stevens was appointed by the Nevada District Court as Receiver for the Company in Case No. A-18-784952-C.
As approved by the Nevada District Court, Strongbow Advisors, Inc., an entity controlled by Robert Stevens is compensated at a
rate of $400 per hour for his services as the Company’s Receiver. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, $87,827.91
has been paid to Strongbow as compensation for Mr. Stevens’ services as the Company’s Receiver. Between April 1, 2019
and September 20, 2019, $65,537.34 has been accrued and paid to Strongbow, as compensation for Mr. Stevens’
services as the Company’s Receiver.
Named
Executive Officers and Current Directors
For
information regarding compensation for our named executive officers and current directors, see “Executive Compensation”.
Director
Independence
Our
securities are quoted on the OTC Markets Group, which does not have any director independence requirements. We evaluate independence
by the standards for director independence established by applicable laws, rules, and listing standards including, without limitation,
the standards for independent directors established by The New York Stock Exchange, Inc., The NASDAQ National Market, and the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Subject
to some exceptions, these standards generally provide that a director will not be independent if (a) the director is, or in the
past three years has been, an employee of ours; (b) a member of the director’s immediate family is, or in the past three
years has been, an executive officer of ours; (c) the director or a member of the director’s immediate family has received
more than $120,000 per year in direct compensation from us other than for service as a director (or for a family member, as a
non-executive employee); (d) the director or a member of the director’s immediate family is, or in the past three years
has been, employed in a professional capacity by our independent public accountants, or has worked for such firm in any capacity
on our audit; (e) the director or a member of the director’s immediate family is, or in the past three years has been, employed
as an executive officer of a company where one of our executive officers serves on the compensation committee; or (f) the director
or a member of the director’s immediate family is an executive officer of a company that makes payments to, or receives
payments from, us in an amount which, in any twelve-month period during the past three years, exceeds the greater of $1,000,000
or two percent of that other company’s consolidated gross revenues. Based on these standards, we have determined that none
of our directors are independent directors.
Earth
Science Tech, Inc.
Consolidated
Financial Statements and Notes
Table
of Contents
Audited
Consolidated Financial Statements
Unaudited
Consolidated Financial Statements
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To
the shareholders and the board of directors of Earth Science Tech Corporation
Opinion
on the Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Earth Science Tech Corporation as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, the
related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related
notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company
in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission
and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error
or fraud.
Our
audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to
error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence
regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Substantial
Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed
in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a significant accumulated
deficit. In addition, the Company continues to experience negative cash flows from operations. These factors raise substantial
doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are
also described in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/S/
BF Borgers CPA PC
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|
BF
Borgers CPA PC
|
|
|
|
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017
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|
Lakewood,
CO
|
|
June
28, 2019
|
|
PART
I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
March
31 2019
|
|
|
March
31, 2018
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
127,524
|
|
|
$
|
72,038
|
|
Accounts
Receivable(net allowance of $128,420 and $111,301 respectively)
|
|
$
|
70,934
|
|
|
$
|
69,050
|
|
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
33,751
|
|
|
|
6,033
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
161,309
|
|
|
|
134,784
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
393,518
|
|
|
|
281,905
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property
and equipment, net
|
|
|
11,362
|
|
|
|
18,490
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patent,
net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,740
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
Total
other assets
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
|
|
44,931
|
|
Total
Assets
|
|
$
|
411,071
|
|
|
$
|
345,326
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’S EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$
|
98,109
|
|
|
$
|
80,439
|
|
Accrued
expenses
|
|
$
|
85,440
|
|
|
$
|
93,987
|
|
Accrued
settlement
|
|
|
231,323
|
|
|
|
231,323
|
|
Convertible
Note 1-GHS
|
|
|
113,300
|
|
|
|
|
|
Promissory
Note-GHS
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes
payable - related parties
|
|
|
59,558
|
|
|
|
59,558
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
617,730
|
|
|
|
465,307
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
|
617,730
|
|
|
|
465,307
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’
(Deficit) Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible
preferred stock with liquidation preference, par value of $0.001 pre share,10,000,000 shares authorized: 5,200,000 issued
and outstanding
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
Common
stock, par value $0.001 per share, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 52,205,400 and 46,150,207 shares issued and outstanding as
of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 respectively
|
|
|
52,206
|
|
|
|
46,150
|
|
Additional
paid-in capital
|
|
|
27,449,487
|
|
|
|
25,326,876
|
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
|
(27,713,552
|
)
|
|
|
(25,498,207
|
)
|
Total
stockholders’ (Deficit)Equity
|
|
|
(206,659
|
)
|
|
|
(119,981
|
)
|
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity
|
|
$
|
411,071
|
|
|
$
|
345,326
|
|
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
For
the Years Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
770,635
|
|
|
$
|
463,108
|
|
Cost
of revenues
|
|
|
475,622
|
|
|
|
270,222
|
|
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
295,013
|
|
|
|
192,886
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Compensation
- officers
|
|
|
223,404
|
|
|
|
260,936
|
|
Officer
Compensation Stock
|
|
|
424,055
|
|
|
|
170,775
|
|
Marketing
|
|
|
242,719
|
|
|
|
332,986
|
|
General
and administrative
|
|
|
514,467
|
|
|
|
653,242
|
|
Donations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,500
|
|
Loss
on disposal of assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,792
|
|
Patent
Impairment Expenses
|
|
|
34,334
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional
fees
|
|
|
172,127
|
|
|
|
70,289
|
|
Bad
Debt Expense
|
|
|
31,211
|
|
|
|
87,342
|
|
Cost
of legal proceedings
|
|
|
453,553
|
|
|
|
79,447
|
|
Research
and development
|
|
|
338,856
|
|
|
|
150,451
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
2,434,726
|
|
|
|
1,901,760
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
|
|
(2,139,713
|
)
|
|
|
(1,708,874
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Income (Expenses)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(75,632
|
)
|
|
|
(4,765
|
)
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
other income (expenses)
|
|
|
(75,632
|
)
|
|
|
(4,765
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss before income taxes
|
|
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
|
(1,713,639
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,713,639
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss per common share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
per common share-Basic and Diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH. INC, AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
|
Preferred
Stock
|
|
|
Additional
Paid-in
|
|
|
Accumalated
|
|
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance-March
31, 2017
|
|
|
42,287,499
|
|
|
|
42,287
|
|
|
|
5,200,000
|
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
|
|
23,746,430
|
|
|
|
(23,784,568
|
)
|
|
|
9,349
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued for cash
|
|
|
3,096,698
|
|
|
|
3,097
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
962,895
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
965,992
|
|
Common
stock issued for services
|
|
|
533,010
|
|
|
|
533
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
447,009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
447,542
|
|
Common
stock issued for officer compensation
|
|
|
233,000
|
|
|
|
233
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
170,542
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
170,775
|
|
Common
stock issued for employee compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock returned to company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,713,639
|
)
|
|
|
(1,713,639
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
March 31, 2018
|
|
|
46,150,207
|
|
|
|
46,150
|
|
|
|
5,200,000
|
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
|
|
25,326,876
|
|
|
|
(25,498,207
|
)
|
|
|
(119,981
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued for cash
|
|
|
5,180,093
|
|
|
|
5,180
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,559,014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,564,194
|
|
Common
stock issued for services
|
|
|
75,000
|
|
|
|
75
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,345
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,420
|
|
Common
stock issued for officer compensation
|
|
|
494,500
|
|
|
|
495
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
423,559
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
424,054
|
|
Common
stock issued for employee compensation
|
|
|
30,600
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,052
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,083
|
|
Common
stock returned to company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Common
stock duplicated to be cancelled
|
|
|
275,000
|
|
|
|
275
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(275
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
BCF
Intrinsic value on Convertible Note-GHS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
58,916
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
58,916
|
|
Net
Loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
March 31, 2019
|
|
|
52,205,400
|
|
|
$
|
52,206
|
|
|
$
|
5,200,000
|
|
|
$
|
5,200
|
|
|
$
|
27,449,487
|
|
|
$
|
(27,713,552
|
)
|
|
|
(206,659
|
)
|
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
For
the Years ended March 31
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
Cash
Flow From Operating Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
|
(1,713,639
|
)
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-based
compensation
|
|
|
448,137
|
|
|
|
170,775
|
|
Stock
issued for services
|
|
|
57,420
|
|
|
|
447,542
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
11,533
|
|
|
|
23,531
|
|
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase/Decrease
in deposits
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,190
|
)
|
Increase/Decrease
in prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
96,634
|
|
|
|
70,000
|
|
Decrease/Increase
in inventory
|
|
|
(26,525
|
)
|
|
|
(27,603
|
)
|
Increase
in other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Increase
in accrued settlement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,823
|
|
Increase
in accounts payable
|
|
|
(14,878
|
)
|
|
|
(38,488
|
)
|
Net
Cash Used in Operating Activities
|
|
|
(1,643,024
|
)
|
|
|
(1,066,249
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing
Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases
of property and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patent
expenditures
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net
Cash Used in Investing Activities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing
Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
1,564,194
|
|
|
|
965,992
|
|
Proceeds
from notes payable- related party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds
from Convertible Note 1-GHS
|
|
|
104,316
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
from Promissory Note- GHS
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment
of advances from related party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
|
|
|
1,698,510
|
|
|
|
965,992
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Increase in Cash
|
|
|
55,486
|
|
|
|
(100,257
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
- Beginning of year
|
|
|
72,038
|
|
|
|
172,295
|
|
Cash
- End of year
|
|
|
127,524
|
|
|
|
72,038
|
|
Note
1 — Organization and Nature of Operations
Earth
Science Tech, Inc. (“ETST” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on
April 23, 2010. ETST is a unique biotechnology company focused on cutting edge nutraceuticals and Bioceuticals designed to excel
in industries such as health, wellness, nutrition, supplement, cosmetic and alternative medicine to improve illnesses and the
quality of life for consumers worldwide. The Company sells its products through its retail store located in Coral Gables Florida
and through the internet. ETST is currently focused on delivering nutritional and dietary supplements that help with treating
symptoms such as: chronic pain, joint pain, inflammation, seizures, high blood pressure, memory loss, depression, weight management,
nausea and aging. ETST products include vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, personal care products, homeopathies, functional
foods, and other products. These products are marketed in various formulations and delivery forms including capsules, tablets,
soft gels, chewables, liquids, creams, sprays, powders, and whole herbs. During 2015, ETST entered into a license and distribution
agreement to provide its Cannabidiol oil to retailers in the vaping industry.
Note
2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
of presentation
The
Company’s accounting policies used in the presentation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements conform to
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and have been consistently applied.
Principles
of consolidation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements include all of the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The
subsidiaries include Earth Science Tech Inc, Nutrition Empire Co. Ltd., Earth Science Vapor, and Earth Science Pharmaceutical
Inc. and Kannabidioid Inc.
We
operate through wholly-owned subsidiaries which provide products, marketing and distribution. As of December 2014, Nutrition Empire,
Inc. was opened as a brick and mortar retail store that provides health, wellness, sports nutrition and dietary supplement products
at competitive prices. In March 2015, the Company created Earth Science Tech Vapor One, Inc., a license and distribution company
allowing us entry in the maturing marketplace of the vaping industry.In 8/22/2016 Earth Science Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formed
to acquire Beo Its, Inc. Our licensing relationship gives us the market mobility, allowing us to capture the emerging market offering
our Cannabidiol oil to our retail partners as demand emerges.
All
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Use
of estimates and assumptions
The
preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
The
Company’s significant estimates and assumptions include the fair value of financial instruments; the accrual of the legal
settlement, the carrying value recoverability and impairment, if any, of long-lived assets, including the estimated useful lives
of fixed assets; the valuation allowance of deferred tax assets; stock based compensation, the valuation of the inventory reserves
and the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. Those significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear
the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to those estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates
or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.
Management
bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances,
the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources.
Management
regularly reviews its estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience
and reasonable assumptions. After such reviews, and if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Carrying
value, recoverability and impairment of long-lived assets
The
Company follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC’)
360 to evaluate its long-lived assets. The Company’s long-lived assets, which include property and equipment, and three
patent applications are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
of an asset may not be recoverable.
The
Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated
with the related long-lived asset or group of long-lived assets over their remaining estimated useful lives against their respective
carrying amounts. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. Fair
value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable.
If long-lived assets are determined to be recoverable, but the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives are shorter than
originally estimated, the net book values of the long-lived assets are depreciated over the newly determined remaining estimated
useful lives.
The
Company considers the following to be some examples of important indicators that may trigger an impairment review: (i) significant
under-performance or losses of assets relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant
changes in the manner or use of assets or in the Company’s overall strategy with respect to the manner or use of the acquired
assets or changes in the Company’s overall business strategy; (iii) significant negative industry or economic trends; (iv)
increased competitive pressures; (v) a significant decline in the Company’s stock price for a sustained period of time;
and (vi) regulatory changes. The Company evaluates assets for potential impairment indicators at least annually and more frequently
upon the occurrence of such events. Impairment of changes, if any, are included in operating expenses.
On
June 4, 2019 the Company let its patents be abandoned based upon the advice of IP counsel. IP counsel indicated that only one
patent application had a reasonable chance of being granted and based upon this advice the Company determined that it would discontinue
this approach of using the patent process to protect product formulations in general and rather, revert to proprietary formulae
and trade secrets to protect its intellectual property (unless it was clear from the beginning of the process that the formula
was patentable. As a result, on June 4, 2019, the company wrote down or otherwise impaired approximately $27,000 in legal fees
that had previously been attributed to its Patents and took a corresponding write-off to “impairment expense.”
Cash
and cash equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
Related
parties
The
Company follows ASC 850 for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
Pursuant
to this ASC related parties include a) affiliates of the Company; b) entities for which investments in their equity securities
would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of Section 825-10-15, to
be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; c) trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing
trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; d) principal owners of the Company; e) management of the Company;
f) other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating
policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate
interests; and g) other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties
or that have an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that
one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
Commitments
and contingencies
The
Company follows ASC 450 to account for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the consolidated financial statements
are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or
fail to occur. This may result in contingent liabilities that are required to be accrued or disclosed in the financial statements.
The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing
loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such
proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived
merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If
the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability
can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the
assessment indicates that a potential material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but
cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable
and material, would be disclosed.
Loss
contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would
be disclosed. Management does not believe, based upon information available at this time, that these matters will have a material
adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, there is
no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and
results of operations or cash flows.
Revenue
recognition
The
Company follows and implemented ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers for revenue recognition. Although the new revenue
standard is expected to have an immaterial effect, if any, on our ongoing net income, we did implement changes to our processes
related to revenue recognition and the control activities within them. These included the development of new policies based on
the five-step model provided in the new revenue standard, ongoing contract review requirements, and gathering of information provided
for disclosures.
The
Company recognizes revenue from product sales or services rendered when control of the promised goods are transferred to our clients
in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. To achieve
this core principle, we apply the following five steps: identify the contract with the client, identify the performance obligations
in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract and
recognize revenues when or as the Company satisfies a performance obligation.
The
Company recognizes its retail store revenue at point of sale, net of sales tax.
Inventories
Inventories
consist of various types of nutraceuticals and bioceuticals at the Company’s retail store and main office. Inventories are
stated at the lower of cost or market using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. A reserve is established if necessary to reduce
excess or obsolete inventories to their net realizable value.
Cost
of Sales
Components
of costs of sales include product costs, shipping costs to customers and any inventory adjustments.
Shipping
and Handling Costs
The
Company includes shipping and handling fees billed to customers as revenues and shipping and handling costs for shipments to customers
as cost of revenues.
Research
and development
Research
and development costs are expensed as incurred. The Company’s research and development expenses relate to its engineering
activities, which consist of the design and development of new products for specific customers, as well as the design and engineering
of new or redesigned products for the industry in general.
Income
taxes
The
Company follows ASC 740 in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated
future tax effects of net operating loss carry forwards and temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities
and their respective financial reporting amounts measured at the current enacted tax rates. The Company records a valuation allowance
for its deferred tax assets when management concludes that it is not more likely than not those assets will be recognized.
The
Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will
be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized
in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than
50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of March 31, 2019 the Company has not recorded any unrecognized
tax benefits.
Interest
and penalties related to liabilities for uncertain tax positions will be charged to interest and operating expenses, respectively.
The Company has net operating loss carry forwards (NOL) for income tax purposes of approximately $6,150,613. This loss is allowed
to be offset against future income until the year 2039 when the NOL’s will expire. The tax benefits relating to all timing
differences have been fully reserved for in the valuation allowance account due to the substantial losses incurred through March
31, 2019. The change in the valuation allowance for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was an increase of $0 and $0, respectively.
Internal
Revenue Code Section 382 (“Section 382”) imposes limitations on the availability of a company’s net operating
losses after certain ownership changes occur. The Section 382 limitation is based upon certain conclusions pertaining to the dates
of ownership changes and the value of the Company on the dates of the ownership changes. It was determined that an ownership change
occurred in October 2013 and March 2014. The amount of the Company’s net operating losses incurred prior to the ownership
changes are limited based on the value of the Company on the date of the ownership change. Management has not determined the amount
of net operating losses generated prior to the ownership change available to offset taxable income subsequent to the ownership
change.
Net
loss per common share
The
Company follows ASC 260 to account for earnings per share. Basic earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing
net results from operations by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted loss
per common share calculations are determined by dividing net results from operations by the weighted average number of common
shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding. During periods when common stock equivalents, if any, are anti-dilutive
they are not considered in the computation.
As
of March 31 2019 the Company has no warrants that are anti-dilutive and not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share.
Cash
flows reporting
The
Company follows ASC 230 to report cash flows. This standard classifies cash receipts and payments according to whether they stem
from operating, investing, or financing activities and provides definitions of each category, and uses the indirect or reconciliation
method (“Indirect method”) as defined by this standard to report net cash flow from operating activities by adjusting
net income to reconcile it to net cash flow from operating activities by removing the effects of (a) all deferrals of past operating
cash receipts and payments and all accruals of expected future operating cash receipts and payments and (b) all items that are
included in net income that do not affect operating cash receipts and payments. The Company reports separately information about
investing and financing activities not resulting in cash receipts or payments in the period pursuant this standard.
Stock
based compensation
The
Company follows ASC 718 in accounting for its stock based compensation to employees. This standard states that compensation cost
is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually
the vesting period. The Company values stock based compensation at the market price of the Company’s common stock as of
the date in which the obligation for payment of service is incurred.
The
Company accounts for transactions in which service are received from non-employees in exchange for equity instruments based on
the fair value of the equity instrument exchanged in accordance with ASC 505-50.
Property
and equipment
Property
and equipment is recorded at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based
upon the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows:
Leasehold
improvements
|
Shorter
of useful life or term of lease
|
|
|
Signage
|
5
years
|
|
|
Furniture
and equipment
|
5
years
|
|
|
Computer
equipment
|
5
years
|
The
cost of repairs and maintenance is expensed as incurred; major replacements and improvements are capitalized. When assets are
retired or disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from accounts and any resulting gains or losses are
included in operations.
Recently
issued accounting pronouncements
In
August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The new standard will change the classification
of certain cash payments and receipts within the cash flow statement. Specifically, payments for debt prepayment or debt extinguishment
costs, including third-party costs, premiums paid, and other fees paid to lenders that are directly related to the debt prepayment
or debt extinguishment, excluding accrued interest, will now be classified as financing activities. Previously, these payments
were classified as operating expenses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim
periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted, and will be applied retrospectively.
The Company does not expect that the adoption of this new standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In
February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases. This ASU requires lessees to recognize
most leases on their balance sheets related to the rights and obligations created by those leases. The ASU also requires additional
qualitative and quantitative disclosures related to the nature, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The
guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early
adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new standard will have on its consolidated
financial statements.
In
March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation. The
new standard modified several aspects of the accounting and reporting for employee share- based payments and related tax accounting
impacts, including the presentation in the statements of operations and cash flows of certain tax benefits or deficiencies and
employee tax withholdings, as well as the accounting for award forfeitures over the vesting period. The new standard was effective
for the Company on April 1, 2017. The Company does not believe that the adoption of this new standard will have a material effect
on its consolidated financial statements.
In
May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This guidance will supersede
Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, in addition to other industry-specific guidance, once effective. The new standard requires a company
to recognize revenue in a manner that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects
the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. In August 2015, the FASB
issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date, as a revision to ASU 2014-09, which
revised the effective date to fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption
is permitted but not prior to periods beginning after December 15, 2016 (i.e., the original adoption date per ASU 2014-09). In
March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Principal versus Agent Considerations, which clarifies
certain aspects of the principal- versus-agent guidance, including how an entity should identify the unit of accounting for the
principal versus agent evaluation and how it should apply the control principle to certain types of arrangements, such as service
transactions. The amendments also reframe the indicators to focus on evidence that an entity is acting as a principal rather than
as an agent. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Identifying Performance Obligations
and Licensing, which clarifies how an entity should evaluate the nature of its promise in granting a license of intellectual property,
which will determine whether it recognizes revenue over time or at a point in time. The amendments also clarify when a promised
good or service is separately identifiable (i.e., distinct within the context of the contract) and allow entities to disregard
items that are immaterial in the context of a contract. The Company continues to assess the impact this new standard may have
on its ongoing financial reporting. The Company has identified its revenue streams both by contract and product type and is assessing
each for potential impacts. For the revenue streams assessed, the Company does not anticipate a material impact in the timing
or amount of revenue recognized.
In
January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, which simplifies the accounting
for goodwill impairments by eliminating step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if “the carrying amount of a
reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the
total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.” The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new standard will have
on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
All
other newly issued accounting pronouncements not yet effective have been deemed either immaterial or not applicable.
Intangible
Assets
In
October 2014, the Company acquired a patent that is being amortized over its useful life of fifteen years in accordance with ASC
350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other”. The Company purchased the patent through a cash payment of $25,000. Additionally,
the Company capitalized patent fees of $26,528. The Company’s balance of intangible assets on the condensed consolidated
balance sheet net of accumulated amortizations $0 and $38,740.00 as of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively. Amortization
expense related to the intangible assets was $4,406.00 and $4,406.00, respectively for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018,
respectively. For the year ended March 31, 2019, all patents were impaired and written off due to changes in accounting principles.
$34,334 were written off to Patent impairment expenses.
Reclassification
Certain
amounts from the prior period have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Note
3 — Going Concern
The
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going
concern. At March 31, 2019, the Company had negative working capital, an accumulated deficit of $27,713,552 and was in negotiations
to extend the maturity date on notes payable that are in default. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern.
While
the Company is attempting to generate sufficient revenues, the Company’s cash position may not be sufficient to pay its
obligations and support the Company’s daily operations. Management intends to raise additional funds by way of a public
or private offering. Management believes that the actions presently being taken to further implement its business plan and generate
sufficient revenues may provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern. While the Company believes in
the viability of its strategy to generate sufficient revenues and in its ability to raise additional funds, there can be no assurances
to that effect. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to further
implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues.
The
condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to
continue as a going concern.
Note
4 - Related Party Balances and Transactions
As
of March 31, 2019, and 2018, the Company had $75,632 and $4,765 in interest expense respectively. The increase in interest expense
is primarily due to the convertible note issued by 1-GHS on February 13, 2019.
During
the years March 31, 2019 and 2018 consulting fees were paid to Majorca Group, Ltd in the amounts of $0 and $21,776 respectively.
Kannabidioid,
Inc. had related party revenue from Earth Science Tech, Inc. in the amount of $540 for the year ended March 31, 2019.
Note
5 – Stockholders’ Equity
During
the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company issued 5,180,903 and 3,096,698 common shares for cash of $1,564,194 and $965,992
respectively.
During
the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company issued 75,000 and 533,010 common shares for services at a fair value of $57,420
and $447,542 respectively.
During
the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company issued 494,500 and 233,000 common shares with a fair value of $424,054 and
$170,775, respectively to officers as compensation. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 30,600 common shares
at a fair value of $24,083 to employees.
Note
6 - Commitments and Contingencies
Legal
Proceedings
On
January 11, 2019, the Company received notice that Strongbow Advisors, Inc., and Robert Stevens had been appointed by the Nevada
District Court, as Receiver for the Registrant in Case No. A-18-784952-C.
The
company sought the appointment of the Receiver after it found itself in an imminent danger of insolvency following the issuance
by an arbitration panel of an award in the sum of $3,994,522.5 million in favor of Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation in the matter
entitled Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation vs. Earth Science Tech, Inc.
The
Award consisted a sum for breach of contract against the Company in the amount of $120,265, a sum for costs and fees against the
Company in the amount of $111,057 and a sum for the claim of tortuous interference and conversion against the Company in the amount
of $3,763,200. The District Court in Florida had confirmed the Award granted by the arbitration panel, denying however, the award
of fees that the arbitration panel had granted Cromogen. (although argument has been made that only the breach of contract portion
of damages should be accrued to an amount of $231,323), the Company elected not to modify the reserve previously established as
“accrued settlement” until the matter is either resolved on appeal or by the receiver.
The
Cromogen Litigation is now on appeal and the Company is optimistic about its prospects on appeal. Nevertheless, the outcome remains
speculative and so notwithstanding its prospects for success on appeal, and faced with such a large judgment and the imminent
danger of insolvency, the Company determined that it was in the best interest of its shareholders and creditors to seek protection
under receivership and the appointment of a receiver. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company remains in imminent danger
of insolvency as the outcome of the Cromogen Litigation remains speculative.
As
part of the impact of the receivership, the Court issued a Writ of Injunction or “Blanket Stay” covering the Company
and its assets during the time that the Company is in receivership. As a result of the “Blanket Stay” the Company’s
estate is protected from creditors and interference with its administration is prevented while the Company’s financial issues
are being fully analyzed and resolved. As part of this process, creditors will be notified and required to provide claims in writing
under oath on or before the deadline stated in the notice provided by the Receiver or those claims will be barred under NRS §78.675.
The Blanket Stay will remain in place unless otherwise waived by the Receiver, or it is vacated by the Court or alternatively,
lifted by the Court, upon a “motion to lift stay” duly made and approved by the Nevada District Court.
The
appointment of the Receiver was approved unanimously by the Board and by a majority of the Company’s shareholders. Strongbow
and Stevens were selected because of their reputation in helping (i) companies restructure and (ii) to execute on their business
plans, albeit under a debt and capital structure that allows them to succeed. Stevens and Strongbow assist companies by helping
them raise the capital needed not only to pay debts, but build and grow their businesses. The Receiver, however, is an agent of
the court, and will be independent and neutral in managing the Company’s operations and trying to preserve the Company’s
value for the creditors and shareholders.
There
are a number of possible outcomes to the receivership, including settlement and payment to creditors, reorganization, or liquidation.
The intent of the Receiver is to reorganize the Company, pay or settle the Company’s debts and emerge from receivership.
If the Receiver is not successful in mitigating the Company’s liabilities, the Company’s results could be materially
adversely impacted and the Company may be forced to liquidate its business.
Employment
Agreement
The
Company is a party to an employment agreement with its chief operations officer since October 9, 2016. The terms of the agreement
require the Company to pay its chief operations officer a monthly salary of $6,000 and 50,000 fully vested shares of the Company’s
common stock at the end of each quarter. This agreement is cancelable by either party giving thirty days’ notice.
Consulting
Agreement
Effective
May 1, 2015, the Company entered into a Product Development and Marketing Agreement with Majorca Group, Inc. (“Developer”)
a principal stockholder for cash compensation equal to 15% of certain net sales. Under the Agreement, the Company engaged Majorca
to assist with the development and marketing of new product lines and to effect introductions of business prospects to the Company.
This Agreement shall terminate on the 30th day of April, 2018 and is renewable for a second term of three years at the option
of the Developer by 60-day notice to the Company prior to the expiration of the first term. There have been no commissions paid
during the periods pursuant to this agreement.
During
the year ended March 31, 2019, 275,000 shares of common stock were duplicated and issued in error by transfer agent Island Stock
Transfer and have not been cancelled yet but were recorded at par value.
During
the year ended March 31, 2019 Additional Paid-in-Capital was increased by $58,916 for BCF intrinsic value of Convertible Note
1-GHS.
Lease
Agreements
On
August 14, 2017, the Company entered into an office lease covering its new Doral, Florida headquarters, with landlord Doral Flex.
The Lease term is for 37 months commencing on September 1, 2017 and ending on September 30, 2020. The monthly rent, including
sales tax is $1,990, $2,056 and $2,124 for the years ending 9/30/2018, 9/30/2019 and 9/30/2020, respectively. A deposit of $6,191
was tendered to secure the lease. Rent expense for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were $27,022.17 and $21,288.81, respectively.
The lease increase is due to the Company leasing at the new Doral location for a full year compared to the year ended March 31,
2018 transitioning offices.
Note
7 - Balance Sheet and Income Statement Footnotes
Accounts
receivable represent normal trade obligations from customers that are subject to normal trade collection terms, without discounts
or rebates. If collection is expected in one year or less they are classified as current assets. If not, they are presented as
non-current assets. Notwithstanding, these collections, the Company periodically evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable
and considers the need to establish an allowance for doubtful debts based upon historical collection experience and specifically
identifiable information about its customers. As of March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had allowances of $128,420 and $111,301
respectively. The Company used an allowance of 40% of receivables over 90 days to charge bad debt expense.
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets for $33,751 for the year ended March 31, 2019 represent mainly $32,955 in prepaid expenses for
accounts payable invoices from Nutrition Formulators, Inc. dated 2/25/19 and 3/4/19 for inventory not yet delivered.
Accounts
payable are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers.
Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less (or in the normal operating cycle
of the business if longer). If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities
Accrued
expenses of $85,440 as of March 31, 2019 represent $25,440 of accrued interest on notes payable and accrued payroll for Michael
Aube for $60,000.
Promissory
Note-GHS was initiated 2/28/19 for $30,000. Interest on the unpaid balance will accrue at the rate of 8% per annum, calculated
on the basis 365-day year and actual days elapsed until the entire outstanding balance and all interest ff accrued thereon has
been repaid in full. Full payment on this Note will be due and payable on or before November 28, 2019.
Convertible
Note 1-GHS issued 2/13/19 for cash received $103,000, face amount $113,300 will accrue at a rate of 10% on a 360-day year. Maturity
date is November 13,2019.
Marketing
expenses were $242,719 and $332,986 for March 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively.
General
and administrative expenses were $514,467 and $653,242 for March 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively. For the period March 31, 2019,
the majority comprised of consulting fees in the amount of $188,889, employee compensation of $74,322 and accounting and audit
fees of $77,396. The remainder, $173,860 was for rent, event expenses and other expenses.
Professional
fees were $172,127 and $70,289 for years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The bulk of these expenses were paid to
transfer agent for issuance of stock for $16,187, Strongbow Advisors for $73,547, GHS for $30,000 and OTC Markets for $16,000
for the year ended March 31, 2019.
Research
and development were $338,856 and $150,451 for years ending March 31, 2019 and 2018.These expenses were for further development
of medical device.
Interest
expense was $75,632 and $4,765 for years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, $70,664 was for Convertible Note 1-GHS.
Note
8-Subsequent Events
On August 23, 2019 the Company issued to
three accredited investors at prices of $0.40 per share an aggregate of 237,500 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for
an aggregate consideration of $95,000.
On August 19, 2019 the Company issued 237,993
shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.50 per share in conversion of the Convertible Note 1-GHS for the principal debt amount
of $113,300.00 and interest of $5,696.47 totaling $118,996.47 pursuant to the exemption provided by 3(a)9 of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended. Like the other notes purchased by GHS, the notes were originally issued as “not in a public offering”
under the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
June
30
|
|
|
March
31,
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2019
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
34,828
|
|
|
$
|
127,524
|
|
Accounts
Receivable(net allowance of $128,420 and 128,420 respectively)
|
|
$
|
105,797
|
|
|
$
|
70,934
|
|
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
6,018
|
|
|
|
33,751
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
164,023
|
|
|
|
161,309
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
310,666
|
|
|
|
393,518
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property
and equipment, net
|
|
|
9,794
|
|
|
|
11,362
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patent,
net
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Rou
Asset
|
|
|
25,719
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
Total
other assets
|
|
|
31,910
|
|
|
|
6,191
|
|
Total
Assets
|
|
$
|
352,370
|
|
|
$
|
411,071
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’S EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$
|
101,022
|
|
|
$
|
98,109
|
|
Accrued
expenses
|
|
$
|
99,979
|
|
|
$
|
85,440
|
|
Accrued
settlement
|
|
|
231,323
|
|
|
|
231,323
|
|
Interest
Payable-Conv Notes-GHS
|
|
|
6,726
|
|
|
|
|
|
Int
Payable-Promissory Note-GHS
|
|
|
803
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible
Note 1-GHS
|
|
|
113,300
|
|
|
|
113,300
|
|
Convertible
Note 2-GHS
|
|
|
55,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible
Note 3-GHS
|
|
|
55,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible
Note 4-GHS
|
|
|
55,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Promissory
Note-GHS
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
Lease
Liability Current
|
|
|
21,985
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes
payable - related parties
|
|
|
59,558
|
|
|
|
59,558
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
829,696
|
|
|
|
617,730
|
|
Long
Term Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease
Liability-Long Term
|
|
|
3,734
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Long Term Liabilities
|
|
|
3,734
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
|
833,430
|
|
|
|
617,730
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’
(Deficit) Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible
preferred stock with liquidation preference, par value of $0.001 pre share,10,000,000 shares authorized: 5,200,000 issued
and outstanding
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
Common
stock, par value $0.001 per share, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 52,328,400 and 52,205,400 shares issued and outstanding as
of June 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019 respectively
|
|
|
52,329
|
|
|
|
52,206
|
|
Additional
paid-in capital
|
|
|
27,681,660
|
|
|
|
27,449,487
|
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
|
(28,220,249
|
)
|
|
|
(27,713,552
|
)
|
Total
stockholders’ (Deficit)Equity
|
|
|
(481,060
|
)
|
|
|
(206,659
|
)
|
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity
|
|
$
|
352,370
|
|
|
$
|
411,071
|
|
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
For
the three
|
|
|
For
the three
|
|
|
|
Months
Ended
|
|
|
Months
Ended
|
|
|
|
June
30, 2019
|
|
|
June
30, 2018
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
227,635
|
|
|
$
|
166,891
|
|
Cost
of revenues
|
|
|
114,509
|
|
|
|
107,482
|
|
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
113,126
|
|
|
|
59,409
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Compensation
- officers
|
|
|
49,788
|
|
|
|
57,442
|
|
Officer
Compensation Stock
|
|
|
89,790
|
|
|
|
98,000
|
|
Employee
Compensation Stock
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
20,182
|
|
Marketing
|
|
|
20,623
|
|
|
|
29,267
|
|
General
and administrative
|
|
|
207,122
|
|
|
|
171,435
|
|
Donations
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Loss
on disposal of assets
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Professional
fees
|
|
|
16,791
|
|
|
|
9,976
|
|
Bad
Debt Expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cost
of legal proceedings
|
|
|
49,022
|
|
|
|
125,994
|
|
Research
and development
|
|
|
22,113
|
|
|
|
65,245
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
455,249
|
|
|
|
577,541
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
|
|
(342,123
|
)
|
|
|
(518,132
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Income (Expenses)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(1,191
|
)
|
|
|
(1,191
|
)
|
Int
Exp-Convertible Note 1-GHS
|
|
|
(2,864
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Int
Exp-Convertible Note 2-GHS
|
|
|
(44,732
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Int
Exp-Convertible Note 3-GHS
|
|
|
(57,770
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Int
Exp-Convertible Note 4-GHS
|
|
|
(57,418
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Int
Exp Promissory Note-GHS
|
|
|
(599
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
other income (expenses)
|
|
|
(164,574
|
)
|
|
|
(1,191
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss before income taxes
|
|
|
(506,697
|
)
|
|
|
(519,323
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$
|
(506,697
|
)
|
|
$
|
(519,323
|
)
|
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH. INC, AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
FOR
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
|
Preferred
Stock
|
|
|
Additional
Paid-in
|
|
|
Accumalated
|
|
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Balance-March
31, 2018
|
|
|
46,150,207
|
|
|
|
46,150
|
|
|
|
5,200,000
|
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
|
|
25,326,876
|
|
|
|
(25,498,207
|
)
|
|
|
(119,981
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued for cash
|
|
|
5,180,093
|
|
|
|
5,180
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,559,014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,564,194
|
|
Common
stock issued for services
|
|
|
75,000
|
|
|
|
75
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,345
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,420
|
|
Common
stock issued for officer compensation
|
|
|
494,500
|
|
|
|
495
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
423,559
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
424,054
|
|
Common
stock issued for employee compensation
|
|
|
30,600
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,052
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,083
|
|
Common
stock returned to company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock duplicated to mbe cancelled
|
|
|
275,000
|
|
|
|
275
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(275
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BCF
intrinsic value on Convertible Note 1-GHS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
58,916
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
|
(2,215,345
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
March 31, 2019
|
|
|
52,205,400
|
|
|
|
52,206
|
|
|
|
5,200,000
|
|
|
|
5,200
|
|
|
|
27,449,487
|
|
|
|
(27,713,552
|
)
|
|
|
(206,659
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued for cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Common
stock issued for services
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Common
stock issued for officer compensation
|
|
|
123,000
|
|
|
|
123
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,667
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,790
|
|
Common
stock issued for employee compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Common
stock returned to company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BCF
intrinsic value on Convertble Note 2-GHS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,372
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BCF
intrinsic value on Convertble Note 3-GHS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,067
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BCF
intrinsic value on Convertble Note 4-GHS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,067
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(506,697
|
)
|
|
|
(506,697
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
June 30, 2019
|
|
|
52,328,400
|
|
|
$
|
52,329
|
|
|
$
|
5,200,000
|
|
|
$
|
5,200
|
|
|
$
|
27,681,660
|
|
|
$
|
(28,220,249
|
)
|
|
|
(481,060
|
)
|
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
For
the Three
|
|
|
For
the Three
|
|
|
|
Months
Ended
|
|
|
Months
Ended
|
|
|
|
June
30, 2019
|
|
|
June
30, 2018
|
|
Cash
Flow From Operating Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
|
(506,697
|
)
|
|
|
(519,323
|
)
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-based
compensation
|
|
|
89,790
|
|
|
|
118,183
|
|
Stock
issued for services
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
29,100
|
|
Intrinsic
value of Conv Notes-Addtl Paid-in-Capital
|
|
|
142,506
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
1,568
|
|
|
|
2,105
|
|
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase/Decrease
in deposits
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Increase/Decrease
in prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
14,339
|
|
|
|
(30,171
|
)
|
Decrease/Increase
in inventory
|
|
|
(2,714
|
)
|
|
|
2,494
|
|
Increase
in other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase
in accrued settlement
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Increase
in accounts payable
|
|
|
3,512
|
|
|
|
60,040
|
|
Net
Cash Used in Operating Activities
|
|
|
(257,696
|
)
|
|
|
(337,572
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing
Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases
of property and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Patent
expenditures
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net
Cash Used in Investing Activities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing
Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
443,050
|
|
Proceeds
from notes payable- related party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds
from Convertible Notes
|
|
|
165,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intrinsic
value of Conv Notes-Addtl Paid-in-Capital
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Officer
Compensation Stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment
of advances from related party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
|
|
|
165,000
|
|
|
|
443,050
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Decrease in Cash
|
|
|
(92,696
|
)
|
|
|
105,478
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
- Beginning of year
|
|
|
127,524
|
|
|
|
72,038
|
|
Cash
- End of year
|
|
|
34,828
|
|
|
|
177,516
|
|
EARTH
SCIENCE TECH CORPORATION
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE
30, 2019
(UNAUDITED)
Note
1 — Organization and Nature of Operations
Earth
Science Tech, Inc. (“ETST” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on
April 23, 2010. ETST is a unique biotechnology company focused on researching and developing innovative hemp extracts and making
them accessible worldwide. ETST plans to be a supplier of high quality hemp oil enriched with high-grade CBD. ETST’s primary
goal is to advance different high quality hemp extracts with a broad profile of cannabinoids and additional natural molecules
found in industrial hemp and to identify their distinct properties.
Our
missions are to educate the public on the many and varied nutritional and health benefits of CBD-rich hemp oil, to optimize purity
in formulation, and to find new product delivery systems. Our corporate strategy in developing our operations is as follows.
To
design and produce CBD enhanced nutraceutical products for sale to the general public. We intend to create high-grade CBD-rich
hemp oil and other CBD containing products unique to the current market in the nutraceuticals industry. We believe that our formulations
will set us apart from competing products for promoting health. We have formulated and produced our initial CBD products, intended
for, subject to performance, treating various symptoms of diseases and ailments or for overall health. The Company plans to expand
manufacturing and marketing of these CBD products with expansion of products over the next five years.
To
offer a wide selection of health and nutrition products through online, clinics, pharmacies, and in-store retail. Through our
wholly owned subsidiary, we plan to continue expanding retail sales of nutritional supplements through online, clinics, pharmacies,
and in-store sales. Our product selection includes many high-quality supplement brands, and includes our proprietary CBD-rich
hemp oil.
Note
2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
of presentation
The
Company’s accounting policies used in the presentation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements conform to
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and have been consistently applied.
Principles
of consolidation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements include all of the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The
subsidiaries include Nutrition Empire, Inc., Cannabis Therapeutics, Inc. and Earth Science Pharmaceutical Inc. Earth Science Foundation,
Inc. is a non-profit favored entity of the Company focused on developing its role as a world leader in the CBD space, expanding
its work in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
Earth
Science Pharmaceutical (“ESP”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ETST committed to the development of low cost, non-invasive
diagnostic tools, medical devices, testing processes and vaccines for sexually transmitted infec-tions and/or diseases. ESP’s
CEO and chief science officer, Dr. Michel Aubé, is leading the Company’s research and development efforts. The Company’s
first medical device, Hygee TM, is a home kit designed for the detection of STIs, such as chlamydia, from a self-obtained gynecological
specimen. ESP is working to develop and bring to market medical devices and vaccines that meet the specific needs of women.
Cannabis
Therapeutics (“CTI”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ETST poised to take a leadership role in the devel-opment of
new, leading-edge cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. CTI is invested in research and development to
explore and harness the medicinal power of cannabidiol. The company is focused on developing treatments for breast and ovarian
cancers, as well as two generic CBD based pharmaceutical drugs.
Nutrition
Empire Inc. (“NE”) was established in 2014 as a supplement retail store offering products such as; sports nutrition,
at the time Earth Science Tech, Inc.'s High Grade CBD Oil and nutraceutical/bioceutical line. In early 2017 the Company decided
to relinquish the retail store to allocate its capital and time to further pursue its success-ful industrial hemp CBD products
through its growing wholesale accounts. Since the closing of Nutrition Empire in 2017, the wholly owned subsidiary has been dormant
and kept for potential acquisitions or projects.
Earth
Science Foundation (“ESF”) is a favored entity of ETST, effectively being a non-profit organization on Feb-ruary 11,
2019 and is structured to accept grants and donations to conduct further studies and help donate ETST’s effective CBD products
to those in need.
All
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Use
of estimates and assumptions
The
preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
The
Company’s significant estimates and assumptions include the fair value of financial instruments; the accrual of the legal
settlement, the carrying value recoverability and impairment, if any, of long-lived assets, including the estimated useful lives
of fixed assets; the valuation allowance of deferred tax assets; stock based compensation, the valuation of the inventory reserves
and the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. Those significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear
the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to those estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates
or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.
Management
bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances,
the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources.
Management
regularly reviews its estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience
and reasonable assumptions. After such reviews, and if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Carrying
value, recoverability and impairment of long-lived assets
The
Company follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC’)
360 to evaluate its long-lived assets. The Company’s long-lived assets, which include property and equipment and a patent
are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not
be recoverable.
The
Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated
with the related long-lived asset or group of long-lived assets over their remaining estimated useful lives against their respective
carrying amounts. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. Fair
value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable.
If long-lived assets are determined to be recoverable, but the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives are shorter than
originally estimated, the net book values of the long-lived assets are depreciated over the newly determined remaining estimated
useful lives.
The
Company considers the following to be some examples of important indicators that may trigger an impairment review: (i) significant
under-performance or losses of assets relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant
changes in the manner or use of assets or in the Company’s overall strategy with respect to the manner or use of the acquired
assets or changes in the Company’s overall business strategy; (iii) significant negative industry or economic trends; (iv)
increased competitive pressures; (v) a significant decline in the Company’s stock price for a sustained period of time;
and (vi) regulatory changes. The Company evaluates assets for potential impairment indicators at least annually and more frequently
upon the occurrence of such events. Impairment of changes, if any, are included in operating expenses.
On
June 4, 2019 the Company discontinued its patents based upon the advice of IP counsel. IP counsel indicated that only one patent
application had a reasonable chance of being granted and based upon this advice the Company determined that it would discontinue
this approach of using the patent process to protect product formulations in general and rather, revert to proprietary formulae
and trade secrets to protect its intellectual property (unless it was clear from the beginning of the process that the formula
was patentable. As a result, on June 4, 2019, the company wrote down or otherwise impaired approximately $27,000 in legal fees
that had previously been attributed to its Patents and took a corresponding write-off to “impairment expense.”
Cash
and cash equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
Related parties
The Company follows ASC 850 for the identification
of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
Pursuant to this ASC related parties include
a) affiliates of the Company; b) entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, absent the election
of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of Section 825-10-15, to be accounted for by the equity method
by the investing entity; c) trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by
or under the trusteeship of management; d) principal owners of the Company; e) management of the Company; f) other parties with
which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other
to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests; and g) other
parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or that have an ownership
interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting
parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
Commitments and contingencies
The Company follows ASC 450 to account
for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result
in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. This may result
in contingent liabilities that are required to be accrued or disclosed in the financial statements. The Company assesses such
contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related
to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company
evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of
relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates
that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated
liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential
material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature
of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
Loss contingencies considered remote are
generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. Management does not believe,
based upon information available at this time, that these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, there is no assurance that such matters will not materially
and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.
Revenue recognition
The Company follows and implemented ASC
606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers for revenue recognition. Although the new revenue standard is expected to have an immaterial
effect, if any, on our ongoing net income, we did implement changes to our processes related to revenue recognition and the control
activities within them. These included the development of new policies based on the five-step model provided in the new revenue
standard, ongoing contract review requirements, and gathering of information provided for disclosures.
The Company recognizes revenue from product
sales or services rendered when control of the promised goods are transferred to our clients in an amount that reflects the consideration
to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. To achieve this core principle, we apply the following
five steps: identify the contract with the client, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction
price, allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract and recognize revenues when or as the Company
satisfies a performance obligation.
The Company recognizes its retail store
revenue at point of sale, net of sales tax.
Inventories
Inventories consist of various types of
nutraceuticals and bioceuticals at the Company’s retail store and main office. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost
or market using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. A reserve is established if necessary to reduce excess or obsolete inventories
to their net realizable value.
Cost of Sales
Components of costs of sales include product
costs, shipping costs to customers and any inventory adjustments.
Shipping and Handling Costs
The Company includes shipping and handling
fees billed to customers as revenues and shipping and handling costs for shipments to customers as cost of revenues.
Research and development
Research and development costs are expensed
as incurred. The Company’s research and development expenses relate to its engineering activities, which consist of the
design and development of new products for specific customers, as well as the design and engineering of new or redesigned products
for the industry in general.
Income taxes
The Company follows ASC 740 in accounting
for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of net operating
loss carry forwards and temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their respective financial reporting
amounts measured at the current enacted tax rates. The Company records a valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets when
management concludes that it is not more likely than not those assets will be recognized.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from
an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing
authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements
from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate
settlement. As of March 31, 2019 the Company has not recorded any unrecognized tax benefits.
Interest and penalties related to liabilities
for uncertain tax positions will be charged to interest and operating expenses, respectively. The Company has net operating loss
carry forwards (NOL) for income tax purposes of approximately $6,150,613. This loss is allowed to be offset against future income
until the year 2039 when the NOL’s will expire. The tax benefits relating to all timing differences have been fully reserved
for in the valuation allowance account due to the substantial losses incurred through March 31, 2019. The change in the valuation
allowance for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was an increase of $0 and $0, respectively.
Internal Revenue Code Section 382 (“Section
382”) imposes limitations on the availability of a company’s net operating losses after certain ownership changes
occur. The Section 382 limitation is based upon certain conclusions pertaining to the dates of ownership changes and the value
of the Company on the dates of the ownership changes. It was determined that an ownership change occurred in October 2013 and
March 2014. The amount of the Company’s net operating losses incurred prior to the ownership changes are limited based on
the value of the Company on the date of the ownership change. Management has not determined the amount of net operating losses
generated prior to the ownership change available to offset taxable income subsequent to the ownership change.
Net loss per common share
The Company follows ASC 260 to account
for earnings per share. Basic earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net results from operations by
the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per common share calculations
are determined by dividing net results from operations by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share
equivalents outstanding. During periods when common stock equivalents, if any, are anti-dilutive they are not considered in the
computation.
As of June 30, 2019 the Company has no
warrants that are anti-dilutive and not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share.
Cash flows reporting
The Company follows ASC 230 to report cash
flows. This standard classifies cash receipts and payments according to whether they stem from operating, investing, or financing
activities and provides definitions of each category, and uses the indirect or reconciliation method (“Indirect method”)
as defined by this standard to report net cash flow from operating activities by adjusting net income to reconcile it to net cash
flow from operating activities by removing the effects of (a) all deferrals of past operating cash receipts and payments and all
accruals of expected future operating cash receipts and payments and (b) all items that are included in net income that do not
affect operating cash receipts and payments. The Company reports separately information about investing and financing activities
not resulting in cash receipts or payments in the period pursuant this standard.
Stock based compensation
The Company follows ASC 718 in accounting
for its stock based compensation to employees. This standard states that compensation cost is measured at the grant date based
on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. The Company values
stock based compensation at the market price of the Company’s common stock as of the date in which the obligation for payment
of service is incurred.
The Company accounts for transactions in
which service are received from non-employees in exchange for equity instruments based on the fair value of the equity instrument
exchanged in accordance with ASC 505-50.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost
net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives
of the respective assets as follows:
Leasehold improvements
|
Shorter of useful life or term of lease
|
|
|
Signage
|
5 years
|
|
|
Furniture and equipment
|
5 years
|
|
|
Computer equipment
|
5 years
|
The cost of repairs and maintenance is
expensed as incurred; major replacements and improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired or disposed of, the cost and
accumulated depreciation are removed from accounts and any resulting gains or losses are included in operations.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
In August 2016, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-15, Classification of
Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The new standard will change the classification of certain cash payments and receipts
within the cash flow statement. Specifically, payments for debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, including third-party
costs, premiums paid, and other fees paid to lenders that are directly related to the debt prepayment or debt extinguishment,
excluding accrued interest, will now be classified as financing activities. Previously, these payments were classified as operating
expenses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted, and will be applied retrospectively. The Company does not expect
that the adoption of this new standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting
Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases. This ASU requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets related
to the rights and obligations created by those leases. The ASU also requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures
related to the nature, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently
evaluating the impact the adoption of this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting
Standards Update No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation. The new standard modified several aspects of the
accounting and reporting for employee share- based payments and related tax accounting impacts, including the presentation in
the statements of operations and cash flows of certain tax benefits or deficiencies and employee tax withholdings, as well as
the accounting for award forfeitures over the vesting period. The new standard was effective for the Company on April 1, 2017.
The Company does not believe that the adoption of this new standard will have a material effect on its consolidated financial
statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting
Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This guidance will supersede Topic 605, Revenue Recognition,
in addition to other industry-specific guidance, once effective. The new standard requires a company to recognize revenue in a
manner that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which
the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue
from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date, as a revision to ASU 2014-09, which revised the effective date
to fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted but not
prior to periods beginning after December 15, 2016 (i.e., the original adoption date per ASU 2014-09). In March 2016, the FASB
issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Principal versus Agent Considerations, which clarifies certain aspects
of the principal- versus-agent guidance, including how an entity should identify the unit of accounting for the principal versus
agent evaluation and how it should apply the control principle to certain types of arrangements, such as service transactions.
The amendments also reframe the indicators to focus on evidence that an entity is acting as a principal rather than as an agent.
In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing,
which clarifies how an entity should evaluate the nature of its promise in granting a license of intellectual property, which
will determine whether it recognizes revenue over time or at a point in time. The amendments also clarify when a promised good
or service is separately identifiable (i.e., distinct within the context of the contract) and allow entities to disregard items
that are immaterial in the context of a contract. The Company continues to assess the impact this new standard may have on its
ongoing financial reporting. The Company has identified its revenue streams both by contract and product type and is assessing
each for potential impacts. For the revenue streams assessed, the Company does not anticipate a material impact in the timing
or amount of revenue recognized.
In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting
Standards Update No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairments by eliminating
step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if “the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an
impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that
reporting unit.” The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.
The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new standard will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
All other newly issued accounting pronouncements
not yet effective have been deemed either immaterial or not applicable.
Intangible Assets
In October 2014, the Company acquired a
patent that is being amortized over its useful life of fifteen years in accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill
and Other”. The Company purchased the patent through a cash payment of $25,000. Additionally, the Company capitalized patent
fees of $26,528. The Company’s balance of intangible assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet net of accumulated
amortizations $0 and $38,740.00 as of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively. Amortization expense related to the intangible
assets was $4,406.00 and $4,406.00, respectively for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For the year ended
March 31, 2019, all patents were impaired and written off due to changes in accounting principles. $34,334 were written off to
Patent impairment expenses.
Reclassification
Certain amounts from the prior period have
been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Note 3 — Going Concern
The accompanying condensed consolidated
financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. At June 30, 2019, the Company
had negative working capital, an accumulated deficit of $28,129,860 and was in negotiations to extend the maturity date on notes
payable that are in default. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
While the Company is attempting to generate
sufficient revenues, the Company’s cash position may not be sufficient to pay its obligations and support the Company’s
daily operations. Management intends to raise additional funds by way of a public or private offering. Management believes that
the actions presently being taken to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues may provide the opportunity
for the Company to continue as a going concern. While the Company believes in the viability of its strategy to generate sufficient
revenues and in its ability to raise additional funds, there can be no assurances to that effect. The ability of the Company to
continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to further implement its business plan and generate
sufficient revenues.
The condensed consolidated financial statements
do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Note 4 - Related Party Balances and
Transactions
Kannabidioid, Inc. is currently in development
stage and has had no related party revenue from Earth Science Tech, Inc. for the three months ended June 30, 2019.
On January 11, 2019, Robert Stevens was
appointed by the Nevada District Court as Receiver for the Company in Case No. A-18-784952-C. As approved by the Nevada District
Court, Strongbow Advisors, Inc., an entity controlled by Robert Stevens (“Strongbow”), is compensated at a rate of
$400 per hour for his services as the Company’s Receiver. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, $130,900.37 has been
paid to Strongbow as compensation for Mr. Stevens’ services as the Company’s Receiver.
Note 5 – Stockholders’ Equity
During the three months ended June 30,
2019 and 2018, the Company issued 0 and 1,674,786 common shares for cash of $0.00 and $488,332 respectively.
During the three months ended June 30,
2019 and 2018, the Company issued 0 and 40,000 common shares for services at a fair value of $0.00 and $29,100 respectively.
During the three months ended June 30,
2019 and 2018, the Company issued 123,000 and 122,500 common shares with a fair value of $0.73 and $0.80, respectively to officers
as compensation. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company did not issue any common shares to employees.
Note 6 — Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
On January 11, 2019, the Company received
notice that Strongbow Advisors, Inc. and Robert Stevens (“Stevens”, and together with Strongbow, the “Receiver”)
had been appointed by the Nevada District Court, as Receiver for the Registrant in Case No. A-18-784952-C (the “Order).
The Company sought the appointment of the
Receiver after it found itself in an imminent danger of insolvency following the issuance by an arbitration panel of an award
(the “Award”) in the sum of $3,994,522.5 million in favor of Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation (“Cromogen”)
in the matter entitled Cromogen Biotechnology Corporation vs. Earth Science Tech, Inc. (the “Cromogen Litigation”).
The Nevada District Court found that the Company was in fact insolvent and ordered the appointment of the Receiver.
The Award consisted of a sum for breach
of contract against the Company in the amount of $120,265.00, a sum for costs and fees against the Company in the amount of $111,057.00
and a sum for the claim of tortuous interference and conversion against the Company in the amount of $3,763,200.00. The District
Court in Florida had confirmed the Award granted by the arbitration panel, denying however, the award of fees that the arbitration
panel had granted Cromogen.
The Cromogen Litigation is now on appeal
and the Company is optimistic about its prospects on appeal. Nevertheless, the outcome remains speculative and so notwithstanding
its prospects for success on appeal, and faced with such a large judgment and the imminent danger of insolvency, the Company determined
that it was in the best interest of its shareholders and creditors to seek protection under receivership and the appointment of
a receiver. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company remains insolvent as the outcome of the Cromogen Litigation remains
speculative.
As part of the impact of the receivership,
the Court issued a Writ of Injunction or “Blanket Stay” covering the Company and its assets during the time that the
Company is in receivership. As a result of the “Blanket Stay” the Company’s estate is protected from creditors
and interference with its administration is prevented while the Company’s financial issues are being fully analyzed and
resolved. As part of this process, creditors will be notified and required to provide claims in writing under oath on or before
the deadline stated in the notice provided by the Receiver or those claims will be barred under NRS §78.675. The Blanket
Stay will remain in place unless otherwise waived by the Receiver, or it is vacated by the Court or alternatively, lifted by the
Court, upon a “motion to lift stay” duly made and approved by the Nevada District Court.
The appointment of the Receiver was approved
unanimously by the Board and by a majority of the Company’s shareholders. Strongbow and Stevens were selected because of
their reputation in helping (i) companies restructure and (ii) to execute on their business plans, albeit under a debt and capital
structure that allows them to succeed. Stevens and Strongbow assist companies by helping them raise the capital needed not only
to pay debts, but build and grow their businesses. The Receiver, however, is an agent of the court, and will be independent and
neutral in managing the Company’s operations and trying to preserve the Company’s value for the creditors and shareholders.
The Company is currently under control
of a court appointed receiver (the “Receiver”). The Receiver has broad powers under N.R.S. 78.630, including the power
to reorganize the Registrant or liquidate it and it is not necessary for the Court to state that he has the power to reorganize
the corporation or that he has the power to liquidate it. Those powers are granted by statute when he is appointed as a Receiver.
Currently the Receiver plans to reorganize the Company by restructuring its debt. However, no definitive plan has been developed
that addresses precisely how the debt will be restructured and it will not be prepared until the Cromogen Litigation is concluded.
While the Cromogen Litigation remains ongoing, the Receiver plans to raise additional capital either through: the sale of the
Company’s Common Stock, registered and/or restricted, and/or the issuance of Company promissory notes. The Receiver plans
to continue to execute on the Company’s business plan with a focus on sales and increasing sales. The Receiver intends to
use the capital he raises for the Company to help meet its needs for working capital (eg inventory, advertising and marketing
and to meet ongoing operational expenses, including the costs of receivership and the Cromogen Litigation (excluding debt incurred
prior to the Receiver’s appointment, which is stayed with in receivership, pending the plan of reorganization). Notwithstanding
the “Going Concern” statement set forth herein, f the Receiver is successful in increasing the Company’s sales
and operations, of which there can be no assurances, he believes that the Company will be able to meet its expenses as they come
due out of operations, including the costs of receivership and the payments associated with the Company’s restructured debt.
Once the Cromogen Litigation is resolved, the Receiver will prepare the plan of reorganization and seek to have it ratified by
way of motion before the Court. The Receiver does not require the approval of any of the claimants or the Company stakeholders
before preparing the plan of reorganization or making the motion for its ratification. Any party objecting to its treatment under
the plan of reorganization, or to the plan itself, may only do so by making a separate motion so objecting and this is its only
recourse. The Receiver has the ability and authority under N.R.S. 78.630 to deny a claim, accept a claim or accept a claim in
part and deny a claim in part as part of his duties acting as receiver. The Receiver is also allowed to classify creditors and
other constituents according to classes that he creates based on criteria the he establishes; and he may treat those different
classes differently. As a receiver in equity, the Receiver is also allowed to consider the fundamental fairness to all of the
stakeholders, analyzing the facts of each stakeholder and what they have at risk compared with other stakeholders, as he puts
the plan of reorganization in place. In addition to considering issues of fairness and reasonableness, some of the tools available
to a receiver in a reorganization are: canceling shares of stock where little or no consideration was paid or where allowing those
shares to remain outstanding would be unfair to the other shareholders, classifying creditors into various classes, using receiver’s
certificates as super priority debt instruments, promissory notes, including convertible notes, stock of various classes, including
newly created classes, pledging a portion of a company’s revenue, structured payments to be made over time, granting security
interests, etc.; and these tools are all available as a means to restructure the Company’s debt and pay its creditors and
service providers. A party objecting to the plan of reorganization may only challenge the plan by way of separate motion; and
even then, it has a substantial burden to overcome because the Court will give great deference to a Receiver. Because of this,
the plan of reorganization is likely to be ratified with minimal or no further direction of the Court. Once the plan of reorganization
has been ratified by the Court, it becomes executable and after six months, becomes non-appealable (See Nevada Rules of Civil
Procedure Rule 60(c)(1)). Following ratification of the plan of reorganization and its implementation, the Receiver will move
the Court to be dismissed, the Court will grant the Receiver’s motion for dismissal as receiver and the Company will be
returned to prior management, who will continue operating and managing the Company under its business plan, initially, as it may
have been modified and improved by the Receiver. However, once the Receiver has been dismissed by the Court and control is ceded
back to the prior management, the Receiver is no longer in control and management is free to manage the Company as it sees fit.
Lease Agreements
On August 14, 2017, the Company entered
into an office lease covering its new Doral, Florida headquarters, with landlord Doral Flex. The Lease term is for 37 months commencing
on September 1, 2017 and ending on September 30, 2020. The monthly rent, including sales tax is $1,990, $2,056 and $2,124 for
the years ending 9/30/2018, 9/30/2019 and 9/30/2020 respectively. A deposit of $6,191 was tendered to secure the lease. Rent expense
for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2019 were $6,804 and $6,611 respectively. We believe that our existing facilities
are suitable but we may require additional space to accommodate our growing organization. We believe such space will be available
on commercially reasonable terms.
We lease all our office space used to conduct
our business. We adopted ASC 842 effective January 1, 2019. For contracts entered into on or after the effective date, at the
inception of a contract we assess whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. Our assessment is based on: (1) whether the contract
involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether we obtain the right to substantially all the economic benefit from
the use of the asset throughout the period, and (3) whether we have the right to direct the use of the asset. At inception of
a lease, we allocate the consideration in the contract to each lease component based on its relative stand-alone price to determine
the lease payments.
Leases are classified as either finance
leases or operating leases. A lease is classified as a finance lease if any one of the following criteria are met: the lease transfers
ownership of the asset by the end of the lease term, the lease contains an option to purchase the asset that is reasonably certain
to be exercised, the lease term is for a major part of the remaining useful life of the asset or the present value of the lease
payments equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the asset. A lease is classified as an operating lease if it
does not meet any one of these criteria. All our operating leases are comprised of office space leases.
For all leases at the lease commencement
date, a right-of-use asset and a lease liability are recognized. The right-of-use asset represents the right to use the leased
asset for the lease term. The lease liability represents the present value of the lease payments under the lease.
Note 7 — Balance Sheet and Income
Statement Footnotes
A c counts receivable represent
normal trade obligations from customers that are subject to normal trade collection terms, without discounts or rebates. If collection
is expected in one year or less they are classified as current assets. If not, they are presented as non-current assets. Notwithstanding,
these collections, the Company periodically evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable and considers the need to establish
an allowance for doubtful debts based upon historical collection experience and specifically identifiable information about its
customers. As of June 30, 2019, the Company had allowances of $128,420. The Company used an allowance of 40% of receivables over
90 days to charge bad debt expense.
As of June 30, 2019, ROU Asset was $25,719
and Lease Liability-Current and Lease Liability-Long Term were $21,985 and $3,734 respectively.
Accounts payable are obligations to pay
for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified
as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less (or in the normal operating cycle of the business if longer).
If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities
Accrued expenses of $99,979 as of June
30, 2019 mainly represent, $24,979 of accrued interest on notes payable and accrued payroll for Michael Aube for $75,000.
General and administrative expenses were
$207,122 and $171,435 for June 30, 2019 and 2018 respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2019, the majority comprised
of receiver admin fee in the amount of $115,940.45 and accounting and audit fees of $37,800. The remainder of, $53,382 was for
employee compensation, rent, and other expenses.
Professional fees were $16,791 for the
three months ended June 30, 2019. The bulk of these expenses were paid to Strongbow.
Legal expenses were $49,022 for the three
months ended June 30, 2019. These expenses include filing fees related to the Company becoming fully reporting with the SEC and
filing of a Registration Statement on Form S-1.
Research and development were $22,113 for
the three months ended June 30, 2019. These expenses were for new products being developed.
Interest expense was $164,574 and $1,191
for three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Interest expense for three months ended June 30, 2019 was mainly $162,784 for Convertible
Notes-GHS.
Note 8 — Subsequent Events
PART
II - INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
OTHER
EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The
following table sets forth the costs and expenses, other than underwriting discounts and commissions, to be paid by the registrant
in connection with the issuance and distribution of the common stock being registered. All amounts other than the SEC registration
fee are estimates. We are paying all expenses of the offering listed below.
SEC
Registration Fee
|
|
$
|
605.07
|
|
Accounting
Fees and Expenses
|
|
$
|
1,296
|
|
Legal
Fees and Expenses
|
|
$
|
15,000
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
16,865.48
|
|
Audit
and Accounting Fees
The
following tables set forth the fees billed to the Company for professional services rendered by TSC for the years ended March
31, 2019 and 2018:
Services
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
Audit
fees
|
|
$
|
67,000
|
|
|
$
|
28,515
|
|
Audit
related fees
|
|
$
|
10,396
|
|
|
$
|
0
|
|
Tax
fees
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
900
|
|
All
other fees
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
3,625
|
|
Total
fees
|
|
$
|
77,396
|
|
|
$
|
33,040
|
|
Audit
Fees
Audit
Fees include the auditor’s work and filings with the SEC and IRS.
Tax
Fees
Tax
fees include Corporate and State Tax return preparation and filings.
Other
Fees
Other
Fees include Accounting services related to the financial statement connected to tax and audit work as well as SEC filings.
Pre-Approval
Policies and Procedures
Our
board of directors preapproves all services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm. All of the above services
and fees were reviewed and approved by the board of directors before the respective services were rendered.
Indemnification
of Officers and Directors
Nevada
Law
The
Nevada Revised Statutes limits or eliminates the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary
damages for breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties as directors. Our bylaws include provisions that require the company
to indemnify our directors or officers against monetary damages for actions taken as a director or officer of our Company. We
are also expressly authorized to carry directors’ and officers’ insurance to protect our directors, officers, employees
and agents for certain liabilities. Our articles of incorporation do not contain any limiting language regarding director immunity
from liability.
The
limitation of liability and indemnification provisions under the Nevada Revise Statutes and our bylaws may discourage stockholders
from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing
the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise
benefit us and our stockholders. However, these provisions do not limit or eliminate our rights, or those of any stockholder,
to seek non-monetary relief such as injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s fiduciary duties.
Moreover, the provisions do not alter the liability of directors under the federal securities laws. In addition, your investment
may be adversely affected to the extent that, in a class action or direct suit, we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards
against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.
RECENT
SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
The
following sets forth information regarding all unregistered securities sold by us in transactions that were exempt from the requirements
of the Securities Act in the last three years. Except where noted, all of the securities discussed in this Item 15 were all issued
in reliance on the exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, or Regulation S of the Securities Act.
On August 23, 2019 the Company issued to
three accredited investors at prices of $0.40 per share an aggregate of 237,500 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for
an aggregate consideration of $95,000.
On August 19, 2019 the Company issued 237,993 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.50 per share in
conversion of the Convertible Note 1-GHS for the principal debt amount of $113,300.00 and interest of $5,696.47 totaling $118,996.47
pursuant to the exemption provided by 3(a)9 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Like the other notes purchased by GHS,
the notes were originally issued as “not in a public offering” under the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
On
July 1, 2019 the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.73 per share to the Company Chief Operating Officer
as compensation for services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $7,300.
On
July 1, 2019 the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.73 per share to the Company Chief Financial Officer
as compensation for services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $7,300.
On
July 1, 2019 the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.73 per share to the Company Chief Executive Officer
as compensation for services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $36,500.
On
July 1, 2019 the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.73 per share to the Company President as compensation
for services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $36,500.
On
July 1, 2019 the Company issued 3,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.73 per share to the Company Chief Sales Officer
as compensation for services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $2,190.
Between
January 2, 2019 and March 19, 2019, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, and in reliance
on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public
offering, the Company issued to six accredited investors at prices varying between $0.30 per share and $0.40 per share an aggregate
of 460,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate consideration of $140,500. There were no subsequent or
contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken
down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and
the Company.
On
January 2, 2019 the Company issued 5,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.78 per share to a sales representative of the
Company as a bonus for winning a sales competition in the aggregate value of $3,900.
On
December 31, 2018 the Company issued 15,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.90 per share to an advisor in Canada for pharmaceutical
advisory services in the aggregate consideration of $13,500.
On
December 31, 2018 the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.79 per share to the Company Chief Operating
Officer as compensation for services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $7,900.
On
December 31, 2018 the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.79 per share to the Company Chief Financial
Officer as compensation for services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $7,900.
On
December 31, 2018 the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.79 per share to the Company Chief Executive
Officer as compensation for services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $39,500.
On
December 31, 2018 the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.79 per share to the Company President as compensation
for services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $39,500.
On
December 31, 2018 the Company issued 2,500 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.79 per share to the Company Chief Sales Officer
as compensation for services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $1,975.
Between
December 5, 2018 and December 20, 2018, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, and in reliance
on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public
offering, the Company issued to fourteen accredited investors an aggregate of 731,667 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.30
per share for an aggregate consideration of $219,500.10. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common
Stock by the Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations
for the issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
December 3, 2018, the Company issued 15,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.90 per share to a pharmaceutical advisor for
services rendered in the aggregate consideration of $13,500.
Between
October 1, 2018 and November 30, 2018, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, and in reliance
on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public
offering, the Company issued to eleven accredited investors at prices varying between $0.50 per share and $0.95 per share an aggregate
of 251,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate consideration of $125,700. There were no subsequent or
contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken
down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and
the Company.
On
September 30, 2018, the Company issued 2,500 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Sales Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $1.26 in the aggregate consideration of $3,150.
On
September 30, 2018, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Financial Officer as compensation for services
rendered at a price per share of $1.26 in the aggregate consideration of $12,600.
On
September 30, 2018, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Operating Officer as compensation for services
rendered at a price per share of $1.26 in the aggregate consideration of $12,600.
On
September 30, 2018, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Executive Officer as compensation for services
rendered at a price per share of $1.26 in the aggregate consideration of $63,000.
On
September 30, 2018, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to its President as compensation for services rendered at
a price per share of $1.26 in the aggregate consideration of $63,000.
Between
August 3, 2018 and September 28, 2018, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance
upon the exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the
Securities Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to twenty-seven accredited
investors at prices varying between $0.25 and $0.60 per share an aggregate of 1,543,258 shares of the Company’s Common Stock
for an aggregate consideration of $475,464.50. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock
by the Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations
for the issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
July 31, 2018 the Company issued 5,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.74 each to four individuals for marketing
services in the aggregate consideration of $14,800.
Between
July 2, 2018 and July 25, 2018, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, and in reliance on
the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering,
the Company issued to seven accredited investors an aggregate of 490,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.25 per share
for an aggregate consideration of $122,500. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by
the Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for
the issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
June 30, 2018, the Company issued 5,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.80 each to four individuals for marketing
services in the aggregate consideration of $16,000.
On
June 30, 2018, the Company issued 2,500 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Sales Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.80 in the aggregate consideration of $2,000.
On
June 30, 2018, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Financial Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.80 in the aggregate consideration of $8,000.
On
June 30, 2018, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Operating Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.80 in the aggregate consideration of $8,000.
On
June 30, 2018, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Executive Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.80 in the aggregate consideration of $40,000.
On
June 30, 2018, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to its President as compensation for services rendered at a price
per share of $0.80 in the aggregate consideration of $40,000.
Between
May 2, 2018 and June 28, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance upon the exemption
under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for
the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to seventeen accredited investors at prices
varying between $0.25 and $0.40 per share an aggregate of 1,054,168 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate
consideration of $274,050.40. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company.
The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance
of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
June 15, 2018, the Company issued 15,000 shares of Common Stock to a consultant for services related to pharmaceutical projects
at a price per share of $0.64 in the aggregate consideration of $9,600.
On
May 1, 2018, the Company issued to one employee as a bonus 25,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.79 in the
aggregate consideration of $19,750.
On
April 30, 2018, the Company issued to two employees as a bonus an aggregate of 600 shares of Common Stock at a price per share
pf $0.72 in the aggregate consideration of $432.
Between
April 2, 2018 and April 30, 2018, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, and in reliance on
the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering,
the Company issued to eleven accredited investors at prices varying between $0.30 and $0.45 per share an aggregate of 450,000
shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate consideration of $179,500. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous
public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into
smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
April 9, 2018, the Company issued 5,000 shares of Common Stock to a consultant for services related to pharmaceutical projects
at a price per share of $0.70 in the aggregate consideration of $3,500.
On
March 30, 2018, the Company issued 2,500 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Sales Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.71 in the aggregate consideration of $1,775.
On
March 30, 2018, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Financial Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.71 in the aggregate consideration of $7,100.
On
March 30 30, 2018, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Operating Officer as compensation for services
rendered at a price per share of $0.71 in the aggregate consideration of $7,100.
On
March 30, 2018, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Executive Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.71 in the aggregate consideration of $35,500.
On
March 30, 2018, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.71 to its Chief Legal Officer in the
aggregate consideration of $7,100.
On
March 30, 2018, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to the Earth Science Foundation, Inc., in lieu of the President,
as compensation for services rendered at a price per share of $0.71 in the aggregate consideration of $35,500.
Between
January 8, 2018 and March 23, 2018, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance upon
the exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities
Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to twenty accredited investors at
prices varying between $0.29 and $0.50 per share an aggregate of 778,698 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate
consideration of $310,304.92. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company.
The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance
of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
December 31, 2017, the Company issued 2,500 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Sales Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $1.42 in the aggregate consideration of $3,550.
On
December 31, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Executive Officer as compensation for services
rendered at a price per share of $1.42 in the aggregate consideration of $71,000.
On
December 31, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to the President as compensation for services rendered at
a price per share of $1.42 in the aggregate consideration of $71,000.
On
December 31, 2017, the Company issued 3,521 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $1.42 to company for marketing services
in the aggregate consideration of $4,999.82.
Between
December 5, 2017 and December 27, 2017, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance
upon the exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the
Securities Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to seven accredited investors
at prices varying between $0.25 and $0.50 per share an aggregate of 508,571 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an
aggregate consideration of $186,499.85. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the
Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the
issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
December 7, 2017, the Company issued 25,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.50 to a consultant for marketing
services in the aggregate consideration of $12,500.
On
December 2, 2017, the Company issued 15,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.47 to a consultant for marketing
services in the aggregate consideration of $7,050.
On
November 30, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 14,194 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.81 to multiple
consultants for marketing services in the aggregate consideration of $11,497.14.
Between
December 5, 2017 and December 27, 2017, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, and in reliance
on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public
offering, the Company issued to seven accredited investors at prices varying between $0.15 and $0.25 per share an aggregate of
700,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate consideration of $135,000. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous
public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into
smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
November 17, 2017, the Company issued 5,000 shares of Common Stock to each of the three members of the Company’s advisory
board at a price per share of $0.51 in the aggregate consideration of $2,550.
On
October 31, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 21,625 shares of Common Stock at prices per share ranging from $0.51 to $0.81
to five consultants for marketing services in the aggregate consideration of $11,998.85.
On
September 30, 2017 the Company issued an aggregate of 21,492 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.54 to five consultants
for marketing services in the aggregate consideration of $11,605.68.
On
September 30, 2017, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Sales Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.54 in the aggregate consideration of $5,400.
On
September 30, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Executive Officer as compensation for services
rendered at a price per share of $0.54 in the aggregate consideration of $27,000.
On
September 30, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to the President as compensation for services rendered at
a price per share of $0.54 in the aggregate consideration of $27,000.
Between
July 28, 2017 and September 29, 2017, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance upon
the exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities
Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to ten accredited investors at prices
varying between $0.13 and $0.41 per share an aggregate of 631,499 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate
consideration of $120,164.70. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company.
The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance
of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
Between
July 31, 2017 and August 31, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 41,470 shares of Common Stock at prices per share ranging
from $0.54 to $0.57 to consultants for marketing services for an aggregate consideration of $22,893.84.
Between
July 28, 2017 and September 29, 2017, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance upon
the exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities
Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to fourteen accredited investors
at prices varying between $0.41 and $0.50 per share an aggregate of 386,555 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an
aggregate consideration of $172,969.75. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the
Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the
issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
June 30, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 17,500 shares of Common Stock to consultants for marketing services for an aggregate
consideration of $ at a price per share of $0.80.
On
June 30, 2017, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Sales Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.80 in the aggregate consideration of $8,000.
On
June 30, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Executive Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.80 in the aggregate consideration of $40,000.
On
June 30, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to the President as compensation for services rendered at a price
per share of $0.80 in the aggregate consideration of $40,000.
Between
March 31, 2017 and June 1, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 37,500 shares of Common Stock at prices per share ranging
from $0.90 to $1.70 to consultants for marketing services for an aggregate consideration of $44,453.5.
Between
May 4, 2017 and June 1, 2017, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance upon the
exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities
Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to eight accredited investors at
prices varying between $0.50 and $0.62 per share an aggregate of 106,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate
consideration of $53,720. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company. The
shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance of
the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
April 17, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Executive Officer as compensation for services
rendered at a price per share of $0.90 in the aggregate consideration of $90,000.
On
March 31, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to the President as compensation for services rendered at a price
per share of $1.70 in the aggregate consideration of $8,500.
On
March 31, 2017, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Sales Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $1.70 in the aggregate consideration of $17,000.
Between
February 18, 2017 and March 20, 2017, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance upon
the exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities
Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to four accredited investors at prices
varying between $0.25 and $1.25 per share an aggregate of 118,507 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate
consideration of $73,314.48. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company.
The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance
of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
March 14, 2017, the Company issued 24,200 shares of Common Stock to two individuals related to the BEO acquisition at prices per
share ranging from $0.46 to $1.00 for an aggregate consideration of $12,050.
On
March 14, 2017, the Company issued 5,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $1.00 to a member of the advisory board
to assist with research and development for an aggregate consideration of $5,000.
On
March 14 2017, the Company issued 18,500 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Executive Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $1.00 in the aggregate consideration of $18,500.
On
March 3, 2017, the Company issued 15,000 shares of Common Stock to an insurance carrier for services rendered at a price per share
of $1.67 in the aggregate consideration of $25,050.
On
February 24, 2017, the Company issued 17,900 shares of Common Stock to three individuals related to the BEO acquisition at prices
per share ranging from $0.46 to $1.67 for an aggregate consideration of $17,309.
On
February 16, 2017, the Company issued 5,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $3.00 to a member of the advisory board
to assist with research and development for an aggregate consideration of $15,000.
On
February 14, 2017, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $2.50 to a member of the advisory
board to assist with research and development for an aggregate consideration of $25,000.
On
February 12, 2017, the Company issued 6,250 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $2.08 to individuals related to the
BEO acquisition for an aggregate consideration of $13,000.
Between
February 3, 2017 and February 20, 2017, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance
upon the exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the
Securities Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to fifteen accredited
investors at prices varying between $0.25 and $1.15 per share an aggregate of 444,604 shares of the Company’s Common Stock
for an aggregate consideration of $244,554.82. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock
by the Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations
for the issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
February 3, 2017 the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $1.08 to an advisory board member to
assist with research and development for an aggregate consideration of $10,800.
On
January 31, 2017, the Company issued 5,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.44 to a company for marketing services
for an aggregate consideration of $2,200.
On
January 30, 2017, the Company issued 81,800 shares of Common Stock to individuals related to the BEO acquisition for an aggregate
consideration of $29,778.
Between
January 11, 2017 and January 27, 2017, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance
upon the exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the
Securities Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to seven accredited investors
at prices varying between $0.25 and $0.30 per share an aggregate of 394,233 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an
aggregate consideration of $109,997. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company.
The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance
of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
January 11, 2017, the Company issued 35,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.30 to a company for marketing services
for an aggregate consideration of $35,000.
On
January 3, 2017, the Company issued 5,000 shares of Common Stock to an insurance carrier for services rendered at a price per
share of $1.67 for an aggregate consideration of $8,350.
On
December 31, 2016, the Company issued an aggregate 25,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.39 to individuals
for marketing services for an aggregate consideration of $9,750.
On
December 31, 2016, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to the President as compensation for services rendered at
a price per share of $0.39 for an aggregate consideration of $19,500.
On
December 25, 2016, the Company issued 72,500 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.40 to individuals related to the
BEO acquisition for an aggregate consideration of $29,000.
On
December 15, 2016, the Company issued 115,385 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $0.39 to a company for services related
to investor relations for an aggregate consideration of $45,000.
Between
August 5, 2016 and November 14, 2016, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance upon
the exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities
Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to twenty-three accredited investors
at prices varying between $0.25 and $0.35 per share an aggregate of 658,165 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an
aggregate consideration of $166,082.75. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the
Company. The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the
issuance of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
On
September 30, 2016, the Company issued 25,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Executive Officer as compensation for services
rendered at a price per share of $0.50 for an aggregate consideration of $12,500.
On
September 30, 2016, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Operating Officer as compensation for services
rendered at a price per share of $0.50 for an aggregate consideration of $25,000.
On
August 4, 2016, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Operating Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.50 for an aggregate consideration of $25,000.
On
July 27, 2016, the Company issued 25,000 shares of Common Stock to its Chief Executive Officer as compensation for services rendered
at a price per share of $0.50 for an aggregate consideration of $12,500.
Between
April 25, 2016 and July 26, 2016, in an isolated private transaction that did not involve a public offering, in reliance upon
the exemption under Regulation S of the Securities Act, and in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities
Act for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering, the Company issued to ten accredited investors at prices
varying between $0.25 and $0.35 per share an aggregate of 259,388 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate
consideration of $81,973.30. There were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the Common Stock by the Company.
The shares of the Company’s Common Stock were not broken down into smaller denominations and negotiations for the issuance
of the shares took place directly between the investors and the Company.
EXHIBITS
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Incorporated
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Exhibit
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Reference
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Filed
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Exhibit
Description
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Form
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Exhibit
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Filing
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Herewith
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3.1
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Articles of Incorporation
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10-12(G)/A
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1.1
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08/13/2018
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3.2
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Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
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10-12(G)/A
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1.2
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08/13/2018
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3.3
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Bylaws of Earth Science Tech, Inc.
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10-12(G)/A
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1.3
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08/13/2018
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4.1
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Promissory Note #1 issued by Earth Science Tech, Inc. in favor of GHS Investments LLC
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8-K
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4.1
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03/06/2019
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4.2
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Promissory Note #2 issued by Earth Science Tech, Inc. in favor of GHS Investments LLC
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S-1/A
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4.2
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04/02/2019
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X
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4.3
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Promissory Note #3 issued by Earth Science Tech, Inc. in favor of GHS Investments LLC
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S-1/A
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4.3
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05/15/2019
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X
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4.4
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Promissory Note #4 issued by Earth Science Tech, Inc. in favor of GHS Investments LLC
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S-1/A
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4.4
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06/07/2019
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4.5
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Promissory Note #5 issued by Earth Science Tech, Inc. in favor of GHS Investments LLC
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S-1/A
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4.5
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06/09/2019
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5.1
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Opinion of Davission & Associates, PA
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10.1
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Earth Science Tech, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan and Agreement
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10-12(G)/A
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4.1
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08/13/2018
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10.2
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Lease Agreement
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10-12(G)/A
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10.1
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08/13/2018
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10.3
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CBDO Agreement 1
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S-1/A
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10.3
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05/10/2019
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10.4
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CBDO Agreement 2
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S-1/A
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10.4
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05/10/2019
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10.5
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TransBioTech Agreement
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10-12(G)/A
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10.4
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08/13/2018
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10.6
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Tabraue Employment Agreement
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10-12(G)/A
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10.5
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08/13/2018
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10.7
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Aube Employment Agreement
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10-12(G)/A
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10.6
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08/13/2018
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10.8
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Hunter Employment Agreement
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10-12(G)/A
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10.7
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08/13/2018
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10.9
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Hecker Employment Agreement
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10-12(G)/A
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10.8
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08/13/2018
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10.10
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Castillo Employment Agreement
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10-12(G)/A
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10.9
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08/13/2018
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10.11
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AATAC Agreement
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10-12(G)/A
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10.12
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08/13/2018
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10.12
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Participation Agreement
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8-K
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10.1
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09/19/2018
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10.13
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Services Agreement for Canna Inno Laboratories Inc. – French Version
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8-K
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10.1
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10/18/2018
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10.14
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Services Agreement for Canna Inno Laboratories Inc. – English Translation
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8-K
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10.2
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10/18/2018
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10.15
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David Barbash CSO Agreement
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8-K
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10.1
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12/21/2018
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10.16
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Agreement between Registrant and Dermagate, Inc. dated December 16, 2018
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8-K
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10.1
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12/21/2018
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10.17
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Engagement Letter with Fasken, Martinueau DuMoulin LLP
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8-K
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10.1
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12/26/2018
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10.18
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Agreement between Registrant and Aaron Decker & Derrick West dated January 11, 2019
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8-K
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10.1
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01/16/2019
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10.19
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Equity Financing Agreement dated February 28, 2019 by and between Earth Science Tech, Inc. and GHS Investments, LLC
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8-K
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10.1
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03/06/2019
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10.20
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Registration Rights Agreement dated February 28, 2019 by and between Earth Science Tech, Inc. and GHS Investments, LLC
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8-K
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10.2
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03/06/2019
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21.1
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List of Subsidiaries
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S-1
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21.1
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07/10/2019
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23.1
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Consent of BF Borgers CPA PC
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23.2
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Consent of Lucosky Brookman LLP (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5.1)
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99.1
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Patent Application – Cannabidiol Compositions Including Mixtures and Uses Thereof
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10-12(G)/A
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99.1
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08/13/2018
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ITEM
17. UNDERTAKINGS.
The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes
1.
To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
i.
To include any Prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
ii.
To reflect in the Prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set
forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if
the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high
end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of Prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule
424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering
price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement. iii. To include
any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any
material change to such information in the registration statement;
2.
That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall
be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at
that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
3.
To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold
at the termination of the offering.
4.
That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial
distribution of the securities: The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned
registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser,
if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant
will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
i.
Any Preliminary Prospectus or Prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant
to Rule 424;
ii.
Any free writing Prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred
to by the undersigned registrant;
iii.
The portion of any other free writing Prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned
registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and
iv.
Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.
5.
That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser: Each Prospectus filed pursuant
to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule
430B or other than Prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration
statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement
or Prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference
into the registration statement or Prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of
contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or Prospectus
that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling
persons, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person
of the corporation in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling
person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled
by a controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by us is
against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and will be governed by the final adjudication of
such case.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on September 27, 2019.
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RECEIVER
FOR EARTH SCIENCE TECH, INC.
CASE
NO. A-18-784952-C
STRONGBOW
ADVISORS, INC.
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Dated:
September 27, 2019
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By:
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/s/
Robert Stevens
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Robert
Stevens
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Receiver
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EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
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Dated:
September 27, 2019
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By:
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/s/
Nickolas S. Tabraue
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Nickolas
S. Tabraue, under the supervision
and
direction of Robert Stevens and Strongbow
Advisors,
Inc., receiver for Earth Science Tech, Inc.
Case
No. A-18-784952-C
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Principal
Executive Officer
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EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
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Dated:
September 27, 2019
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By:
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/s/
Wendell Hecker
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Wendell
Hecker, under the supervision
and
direction of Robert Stevens and Strongbow
Advisors,
Inc., receiver for Earth Science Tech, Inc.
Case
No. A-18-784952-C
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Principal
Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
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EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
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Dated:
September 27, 2019
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By:
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/s/
Gagan Hunter
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Gagan
Hunter, under the supervision
and
direction of Robert Stevens and Strongbow
Advisors,
Inc., receiver for Earth Science Tech, Inc.
Case
No. A-18-784952-C
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Director
& Chief Operating Officer
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EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
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Dated:
September 27, 2019
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By:
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/s/
Steven Warm
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Steven
Warm, under the supervision
and
direction of Robert Stevens and Strongbow
Advisors,
Inc., receiver for Earth Science Tech, Inc.
Case
No. A-18-784952-C
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Director
& Chief Legal Counsel
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In
accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement was signed by the following persons
in the capacities and on the dates stated:
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RECEIVER
FOR EARTH SCIENCE TECH, INC.
CASE
NO. A-18-784952-C
STRONGBOW
ADVISORS, INC.
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Dated:
September 27, 2019
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By:
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/s/
Robert Stevens
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Robert
Stevens
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Receiver
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EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
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Dated:
September 27, 2019
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By:
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/s/
Nickolas S. Tabraue
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Nickolas
S. Tabraue, under the supervision
and
direction of Robert Stevens and Strongbow
Advisors,
Inc., receiver for Earth Science Tech, Inc.
Case
No. A-18-784952-C
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Principal
Executive Officer, Director & Chairman
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EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
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Dated:
September 27, 2019
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By:
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/s/
Wendell Hecker
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|
Wendell
Hecker, under the supervision
and
direction of Robert Stevens and Strongbow
Advisors,
Inc., receiver for Earth Science Tech, Inc.
Case
No. A-18-784952-C
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Principal
Financial Officer & Director
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EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
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Dated:
September 27, 2019
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By:
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/s/
Gagan Hunter
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Gagan
Hunter, under the supervision
and
direction of Robert Stevens and Strongbow
Advisors,
Inc., receiver for Earth Science Tech, Inc.
Case
No. A-18-784952-C
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|
Director
& Chief Operating Officer
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EARTH
SCIENCE TECH, INC.
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Dated:
September 27, 2019
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By:
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/s/
Steve Warm
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Steve
Warm, under the supervision
and
direction of Robert Stevens and Strongbow
Advisors,
Inc., receiver for Earth Science Tech, Inc.
Case
No. A-18-784952-C
|
|
|
Director
& Chief Legal Counsel
|
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