The accompanying notes to the financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers highly liquid financial instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had no cash equivalents.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements” and ASC 825, “Financial Instruments,” require an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. It establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. It prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
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Inventory and Cost of Sales
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or realizable value, using the weighted average cost method. When an impairment indicator suggests that the carrying amounts of inventories might not be recoverable, the Company reviews such carrying amounts and estimates the net realizable value based on the most reliable evidence available at that time. An impairment loss is recorded if the net realizable value is less than the carrying value. Impairment indicators considered for these purposes are, among others, obsolescence, decrease in market prices, damage, and a firm commitment to sell.
Deposits
Refundable deposits are carried on the Company’s balance sheet at their fair market refundable value under current assets.
Net Loss per Share Calculation
Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated similarly to basic loss per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. SecureTech excludes all potentially dilutive securities from its diluted net loss per share computation since their effect would be anti-dilutive because SecureTech recorded a loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The Company had no dilutive securities outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Property and Equipment and Depreciation
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives in years as follows:
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the related asset. Gains and losses on the disposition of equipment are reflected in operations. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Depreciation expenses totaled $737 and $738 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Cumulative depreciation for each asset class is as follows:
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$ | 2,749 | | |
$ | 3,486 | |
Revenue Recognition
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
The Company’s primary revenue source is selling our Top Kontrol product, which we began selling in late April 2020.
Top Kontrol requires installation by a Certified Top Kontrol Technician. To become a Certified Top Kontrol Technician, an automotive technician must complete a one-day hands-on course hosted by the Company. Failure to have Top Kontrol installed by a Certified Top Kontrol Technician voids the product’s limited liability warranty.
Because of this professional installation requirement, the Company sells its products to and through Authorized Dealers and Certified Top Kontrol Technicians. In the instances where the Company sells directly to the end user, product installation must be performed by authorized Company personnel.
Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under a contract with our customers are satisfied. Revenue is recorded net of marketing allowances, volume discounts, and other forms of variable consideration. Generally, this occurs when we transfer control of our product to the customer and payment has been received. The Company presently does not offer terms or credit to any of its customers.
Revenue Recognition; ASC 606 Five-Step Model
Under ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue from the sale of service contracts by applying the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.
Revenue Recognition; General Right of Return
Customers are allowed to return defective goods (warranty returns). In some instances, customers may be allowed to return a limited number of units for periodic stock adjustment returns. Such stock adjustment returns would be limited to no more than 5% of their total units sold.
As is standard in the industry, we will only accept returns from active customers. If a customer discontinues conducting business with us, we are not obligated to accept additional product returns from that customer.
Revenue Recognition; Concentration
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had three customers who are Authorized Dealers that each comprised in excess of 10% of the Company’s overall revenue. In aggregate, these three dealers represented 90.5% of the Company’s revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under FASB ASC 740-10-25, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the bases of certain assets and liabilities for income tax and financial reporting purposes. The deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified according to the financial statement classification of the assets and liabilities generating the differences.
The Company maintains a valuation allowance with respect to deferred tax assets. The Company establishes a valuation allowance based upon the potential likelihood of realizing the deferred tax asset and taking into consideration the Company’s financial position and results of operations for the current period. Future realization of the deferred tax benefit depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income within the carryforward period under the Federal tax laws.
Changes in circumstances, such as the Company generating taxable income, could cause a change in judgment about its ability to realize the related deferred tax asset. Any change in the valuation allowance will be included in income in the year of the change in estimate.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the following majority-owned subsidiaries as of September 30, 2024:
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Fiscal Year
The Company elected December 31st for its fiscal year end.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There are various updates recently issued, most of which represent technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. As shown in the accompanying financial statements during the fiscal period ended September 30, 2024, the Company has not established a source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs. As such, it has incurred an operating loss since its inception. Further, as of September 30, 2024, the Company had an accumulated deficit of ($1,564,020). These and other factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company’s existence depends on Management’s ability to develop profitable operations and obtain additional financing sources. There can be no assurance that the Company’s financing efforts will result in profitable operations or resolve the Company’s liquidity problems. The accompanying statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 3 – INVENTORIES
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or realizable value, using the weighted average cost method. When an impairment indicator suggests that the carrying amounts of inventories might not be recoverable, the Company reviews such carrying amounts and estimates the net realizable value based on the most reliable evidence available at that time. An impairment loss is recorded if the net realizable value is less than the carrying value. Impairment indicators considered for these purposes are, among others, obsolescence, decrease in market prices, damage, and a firm commitment to sell. The following table summarizes the Company’s inventories as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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NOTE 4 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock
The Company has authorized 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value. The Company’s Board of Directors is authorized, without further action by the shareholders, to issue shares of preferred stock and to fix the designations, number, rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, liquidation preferences, and sinking fund terms.
On May 31, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors created a new class of preferred stock designated as Series A Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value. The Company may issue up to 250,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock with the following terms, rights, and privileges:
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Series A Preferred Stock Issuances
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 200 shares of Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement.
During the nine months ended September 30 ,2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,500 shares of Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had one class of preferred stock, Series A Preferred Stock, and 3,400 shares of it issued and outstanding.
Common stock
The Company has authorized 500,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share.
Share Exchange and Cancellations
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement whereby it issued 200 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock in exchange for an aggregate of 1,795,774 shares of its common stock.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company entered into a series of Share Exchange Agreements whereby it issued an aggregate of 700 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock in exchange for an aggregate of 7,000,000 shares of its common stock.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement whereby it issued 2,500 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock in exchange for an aggregate of 25,000,000 shares of its common stock.
All of the shares of common stock received in this stock exchange were subsequently canceled. No consideration was paid or received in connection to the share exchange, which also is deemed a non-taxable event pursuant to Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Share Issuances
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company sold an aggregate of 10,000 shares of its common stock, $0.001 par value, in exchange for $10,000 in cash, or $1.00 a share.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company sold an aggregate of 9,142 shares of its common stock, $0.001 par value, in exchange for $16,000 in cash, or about $1.75 a share.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company sold an aggregate of 20,570 shares of its common stock, $0.001 par value, in exchange for $36,000 in cash, or about $1.75 a share.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had 78,076,881 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
NOTE 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Founder’s Shares
On March 2, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of shares of its common stock, $0.001 par value, as Founder’s Shares with $-- value.
Of these Founder’s Shares, were issued to the Company’s officers, to an entity controlled by one of the Company’s directors, and to outside consultants who assisted with the Company’s formation and early organization.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement whereby it issued 200 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock in exchange for an aggregate of 1,795,774 Founder’s Shares. These Founder’s Shares were canceled and returned to the Company’s Treasury.
As of September 30, 2024, an aggregate of 80,500,000 Founder’s Shares had been returned to the Company and canceled, an aggregate of 13,704,226 had been sold and/or gifted away, and an aggregate of 26,795,774 had been tendered as part of the Share Exchange Agreements described below.
Share Exchanges and Cancellations
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with a related party whereby it issued 200 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock in exchange for an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock. These common shares tendered were canceled and returned to the Company’s Treasury.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company entered into Share Exchange Agreements with related parties whereby it issued an aggregate of 2,700 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock in exchange for an aggregate of 27,000,000 shares of its common stock. The common shares tendered by Mr. Lee were canceled and returned to the Company’s Treasury.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with a related party whereby it issued 200 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock in exchange for an aggregate of 1,795,774 shares of its common stock. These common shares tendered were canceled and returned to the Company’s Treasury.
Accrued Payroll
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had aggregated $269,918 in related party accrued payroll, consisting of $260,738 in accrued payroll and $9,180 in accrued employer taxes.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had aggregated $63,090 in related party accrued payroll, consisting of $58,500 in accrued payroll and $4,590 in accrued employer taxes.
Patent Royalties
On March 2, 2017, the Company entered into a Patent License Agreement with Shongkawh, LLC, which is controlled by our executive officers Kao Lee and Anthony Vang (and directly owned by Mr. Lee and his brother, Thao Lee). Under this agreement, ShongKawh is to receive a royalty of 2% of all products manufactured under this covered patent.
On March 13, 2024, the Company and Shongkawh amended the Patent License Agreement to adjust royalty payments due under this agreement to $1 per annum, payable within ten business days of the end of each fiscal year.
As of December 31, 2023, ShongKawh accrued $2,929 in patent license royalties. These royalties have been forgiven and accounted for under Additional Paid In Capital.
Notes Payable
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had outstanding notes payable to Kao Lee aggregating $29,611 for expenses paid on behalf of the Company, which has been accounted for as short-term notes payable to a related party.
As of September 30, 2024, these notes payable have accrued $1,063 in imputed interest that has been recorded in the financial statements as additional paid-in capital.
Accounts Payable
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had accounts payable to Taurus Financial Partners, LLC aggregating $85,978 and $40,000, respectively.
NOTE 6 – CONTINGENCY/LEGAL
As of September 30, 2024, and during the preceding ten years, no director, person nominated to become a director or executive officer, or promoter of the Company has been involved in any legal proceeding that would require disclosure hereunder.
From time to time, the Company may become subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business activities. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties for which the outcome cannot be predicted. Any adverse result in these or other legal matters could arise and cause harm to the Company’s business. The Company currently is not a party to any claim or litigation, the outcome of which, if determined adversely to the Company, would individually or in the aggregate be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.
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NOTE 7 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Notes Payable
Between October 1, 2024 and November 19, 2024, the Company borrowed an aggregate of $10,000 from Kao Lee, a related party. As of November 19, 2024, the Company has outstanding notes payable to Mr. Lee aggregating $39,611.
Common Stock Issuance
On November 18, 2024, the Company sold an aggregate of 10,000 shares of its common stock, $0.001 par value, in exchange for $5,000 in cash, or $0.50 a share.
As of November 19, 2024, SecureTech had 78,086,881 shares of its common stock issued and outstanding.
Accounts Payable, Related Party Reduction
On October 23, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to convert $50,000 in past-due accounts payable to a related party into a non-interest bearing $50,000 convertible promissory note.
Subsequently, on October 24, 2024, the note holder converted the outstanding $50,000 convertible promissory note into 100,000,000 shares of SecureTech’s common stock, $0.001 par value.
Following this note conversion, on October 25, 2024, SecureTech and the original note holder signed a Share Exchange Agreement in which 100,000,000 shares of SecureTech's common stock were exchanged for 10,000 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value.
As of November 19, 2024, SecureTech had 78,086,881 shares of its common stock issued and outstanding and 13,400 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
No other material events or transactions have occurred during this subsequent event reporting period that required recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand SecureTech Innovations, Inc., our operations, and our present business environment. MD&A is provided as a supplement to—and should be read in conjunction with—our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The audited financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on Form 10-K on May 1, 2024, should be read in conjunction with the discussion below. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. In the opinion of Management, all material adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations for such periods have been included in these unaudited financial statements.
Our independent registered public accounting firm has issued a going concern opinion in their audit report dated May 1, 2024, which can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 1, 2024. This means that our auditors believe there is substantial doubt that we can continue as an ongoing business for the next 12 months.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto and the other information included in this Quarterly Report as filed with the SEC on Form 10-Q.
Business Overview
SecureTech, an innovative growth company, specializes in developing and marketing cutting-edge security and safety devices and technologies. Our mission is to preserve life, protect property, and prevent crime. Notably, SecureTech is the creator of Top Kontrol®, a groundbreaking anti-theft and anti-carjacking system that can halt an in-progress carjacking without any intervention from the driver. Additionally, we are developing advanced cybersecurity technologies for blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystems, covering areas such as mining, digital asset storage, and secure trading exchanges through our subsidiary, Piranha Blockchain.
Corporate Structure
The following diagram illustrates our corporate structure as of September 30, 2024:
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Corporate History
SecureTech, initially incorporated in Wyoming as SecureTech, Inc. on March 2, 2017, later changed its name to SecureTech Innovations, Inc. on December 20, 2017, reflecting our commitment to technological leadership and innovation.
With an eye on future growth, SecureTech subsequently established two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Piranha Blockchain, Inc. (incorporated in Wyoming on November 19, 2021) and Piranha Blockchain, Ltd. (established under Anguilla’s International Business Company laws on November 25, 2021). These subsidiaries will drive our mission to advance cybersecurity technologies within blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystems, emphasizing mining, digital asset storage, and secure trading exchanges.
Top Kontrol
Top Kontrol stands as the world’s most advanced anti-theft and anti-carjacking system. Unlike our competitors’ products, which merely safeguard vehicles from unattended theft, Top Kontrol elevates vehicle security and passenger safety. It uniquely thwarts active carjacking attempts without requiring any action from the driver.
Key Advantages of Top Kontrol:
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For additional information on Top Kontrol or to view product demonstration videos, please visit the Top Kontrol website at www.topkontrol.com or the Top Kontrol YouTube Channel, respectively.
Industry: Automobile Theft in America
Car theft in the United States continues to rise annually to new record levels. In 2023, car thefts surpassed all previous records from 2022.
Top Kontrol ensures your car’s safety even when you’re not around. It prevents thieves from stealing your parked and unattended vehicle. Here’s a snapshot of America’s auto theft crisis in 2023:
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Industry: Carjackings Continue Skyrocketing
Carjackings in the US nearly doubled again during 2023!
Below are some highlighted major US cities that experienced record levels of carjackings in 2023:
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Recent statistics from the National Crime Information Center reveal a significant surge in car thefts and carjackings. Between 2019 and 2023, motor vehicle thefts increased by 105%, while carjackings rose by 93% nationwide.
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Top Kontrol stands out as the sole automobile safety device capable of preventing an active carjacking without any driver intervention.
Competition
In a fiercely competitive industry, SecureTech faces formidable rivals across every aspect of its business. Our company’s success hinges on management’s ability to innovate compelling products and market them effectively. By attracting a substantial customer base, we aim to generate the necessary revenues for sustained profitability.
SecureTech faces stiff competition from well-established players armed with substantial financial resources and extensive operating histories. Their advantages in marketing, purchasing power, and negotiation leverage are significant. Notable competitors include Viper (www.viper.com), Clifford (www.clifford.com), and OnStar (www.onstar.com). Additionally, we contend with lesser-known rivals and potential newcomers who may emerge in the future.
While our industry’s size provides ample room for successful competition, we recognize that product technology continually evolves. New entrants consistently innovate, potentially surpassing our current offerings or rendering them obsolete. Adaptability and ongoing innovation are critical for maintaining our competitive edge.
Manufacturing
SecureTech collaborates with US-based contract manufacturers for product production, and the final assembly takes place at our Minnesota headquarters. Importantly, we maintain flexibility by not entering into long-term or exclusivity agreements with any specific manufacturer. This approach allows us to explore new partnerships and freely adapt as needed.
Our products at SecureTech proudly bear the coveted “Made in the USA” label.
Piranha Blockchain
SecureTech, a forward-thinking company, is venturing into cutting-edge cybersecurity and blockchain technologies. This exciting initiative is spearheaded by its newly established Piranha Blockchain subsidiaries (collectively, “Piranha”). Through Piranha, SecureTech aims to:
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Piranha aims to diversify its revenue streams. Below are the four key sources through which Piranha intends to generate revenue:
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Piranha’s Growth Strategy: Innovation and Acquisitions
As Piranha looks to grow its business, it will combine internal innovation with strategic acquisitions. Internally, Piranha plans to invest in cutting-edge products and technologies, while externally, it seeks synergistic partnerships and acquisition candidates to accelerate overall growth.
Government Regulation
Our products are designed to meet all known existing or proposed governmental regulations. We currently meet all applicable standards for approvals by government regulatory agencies for our products and services.
Top Kontrol was issued a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity certification in March 2020.
Compliance with Environmental Laws
We believe there are no material issues or costs associated with our compliance with current environmental laws. We did not incur environmental expenses in the fiscal period ended September 30, 2024, nor do we anticipate environmental expenses in the foreseeable future.
Intellectual Property Rights and Proprietary Information
In our industry, innovation, investment in novel ideas, and safeguarding intellectual property rights play pivotal roles in achieving success. To protect our products and technologies, we leverage a combination of legal mechanisms, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and contractual obligations. Our commitment extends to robustly enforcing our intellectual property rights.
Notably, SecureTech holds a portfolio of issued and licensed patents, each with specific dates of issuance:
·On May 7, 2013, Shongkawh, LLC—a related party controlled by our President and CEO—was granted US Patent No. 8,436,721 titled “Automobile Theft Protection and Disablement System” by the US Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”). This patent is set to expire on March 19, 2030. SecureTech holds the exclusive license to utilize this patent until its expiration date.
Ensuring Our Competitive Edge
In addition to factors like innovation, technological expertise, and our skilled personnel, we recognize that maintaining a robust product portfolio is essential for staying competitive. Continual upgrades and enhancements to our offerings are key. When we achieve significant technological improvements, we actively seek patent protection.
Our Patent Strategy
Our proactive approach involves filing patent applications to secure legal protections for the novel features of our products and technologies. Before filing and granting patents, we meticulously disclose critical elements to our patent counsel. Simultaneously, we safeguard these features as trade secrets until product introduction. It’s important to note that patent applications don’t always result in issued patents covering all crucial claims and may face denial.
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Trademark Protection
Beyond patents, we also prioritize trade name and trademark protection. As proud owners of federally registered trademarks, including SECURETECH INNOVATIONS® and TOP KONTROL®, we safeguard our brand identity. Additionally, SecureTech has a pending trademark registration application with the USPTO for PIRANHA BLOCKCHAIN.
Confidentiality Agreements
To maintain the integrity of our proprietary information, we enter into nondisclosure agreements with employees, consultants, and third parties. These agreements strictly prohibit the disclosure of our confidential data during and after their employment or working relationships.
Employees
As of September 30, 2024, our workforce comprises five employees: two full-time, three part-time, and three independent commission-based sales representatives.
Property and Equipment
Our principal executive offices are located at 2355 Highway 36 West, Suite 400, Roseville, MN 55113. We lease this space for $552 per month on a month-to-month basis.
We do not hold ownership or leasehold interest in any other property or equipment.
Available Information
We maintain a website with the address www.securetechinnovations.com. We make available free of charge through our Internet website our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Proxy Statements, and any amendments thereto, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish such material to, the SEC. We are not including the information on our website as a part of, nor incorporating it by reference into, this report. Additionally, the SEC maintains a website that contains annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements, and other information that issuers, including us, file electronically with the SEC. The SEC’s website address is www.sec.gov.
Note Regarding Third-Party Information
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q incorporates market data, statistical information, and estimates drawn from various sources, including industry analysts' reports, market research firms' publications, and other independent resources. Additionally, our management team provides its own well-founded estimates and analyses.
While we consider these third-party reports reputable, it’s important to note that we have not independently verified the underlying data sources, methodologies, or assumptions. Information based on estimates, forecasts, projections, or market research inherently carries uncertainties. As a result, actual events or circumstances may materially diverge from what is reflected in this information.
Results of Operations
Key Factors Affecting Our Performance
A number of factors may cause our historical results of operations to not be comparable to our results of operations in future periods and may not be directly comparable from period to period. Below is a brief discussion of the key factors impacting our results of operations.
Lack of Business Development, Sales, and Marketing Personnel
We do not have dedicated business development, sales, or marketing personnel. Most of our sales to date have been generated by our CEO, Kao Lee. Since Mr. Lee focuses most of his efforts on other aspects of our business, our sales and resulting
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revenue have been significantly lower than they could have been if we had a capable and dedicated business development, sales, and marketing staff.
Once the second-generation Top Kontrol product line obtains regulatory approval for sale in the United States, we intend to hire and assemble a capable business development, sales, and marketing staff. This may be accomplished through internal hiring, outsourcing to third parties, or a combination thereof.
Caveat Emptor Designation Issues and Resulting Obstacles
On June 9, 2023, OTC Markets Group designated SecureTech’s common stock traded on the OTC Pink Exchange with a Caveat Emptor designation for “Promotion and Public Interest Concern.” After a year-long review process, OTC Markets Group removed this Caveat Emptor designation on June 10, 2024.
While the Caveat Emptor designation was imposed on our securities, our common stock experienced an extended period of sporadic trading and a substantial decline in overall share price, making it difficult to raise capital to continue growing our business. SecureTech is taking extraordinary precautions moving forward and will implement new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent such an occurrence from happening again.
Delayed Financing Activities
SecureTech had initially planned to conduct this Regulation A+ registered securities offering beginning in the Summer of 2023. However, due to the Caveat Emptor designation described above, the start of this planned capital raise has been delayed by at least 18 months. We presently anticipate filing our planned Regulation A+ registration statement with the SEC in late November 2024.
While the Caveat Emptor designation was imposed on our securities, SecureTech could not secure sufficient capital financing to execute its business plan. As a result, Management was forced to reduce costs and conserve cash. This was accomplished by limiting overall daily operations and delaying capital expenditures, including necessary research and development expenditures for the next generation of Top Kontrol.
Delayed Launch of Second Generation Top Kontrol Product Line
Because most of Management’s time has been focused on remedying the Caveat Emptor designation and seeking acceptable sources of financing, research and development efforts have been significantly hampered. Presently, the second generation Top Kontrol base unit is undergoing field prototype testing.
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
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| $
| -
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| $
| 4,450
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| $
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| (100.0%)
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Cost of goods sold
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| -
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| 1,194
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| (1,194)
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| (100.0%)
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Gross profit
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| -
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| 3,256
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| (3,256)
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| (100.0%)
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Operating expenses
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| (81,642)
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| (71,646)
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| 9,995
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| 14.0%
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Loss from operations
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| (81,642)
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| (68,390)
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| 13,251
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| 19.4%
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Other income (expense)
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| (2,061)
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| 378
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| (2,439)
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| (645.2%)
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Net loss
| $
| (83,703)
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| $
| (68,012)
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| $
| 15,691
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| 23.1%
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Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $-0- compared to $4,450 for the same period in 2023. The lack of sales resulted from our CEO focusing all of his efforts on seeking suitable financing options rather than trying to sell what remains of our limited Top Kontrol inventory.
Our gross margins for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were -0-% as compared to 73.2% for the same period in 2023.
Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $81,641 compared to $71,646 for the same period in 2023. The increase of $9,995, or 14.0%, was principally due to increases in professional fees and payroll accrual.
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Other income (expense) is comprised of bank interest received on cash deposits, cashback rewards generated from a bank credit card, finance charges incurred on carried outstanding balances on our bank credit card, and imputed interest on non-interest bearing short-term related party loans. During the three months that ended September 30, 2024, we incurred ($2,061) in other expenses, compared to $378 in other income for the same period of 2023.
Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was ($83,703) compared to ($68,012) for the same period in 2023, representing a $15,691, or 23.1%, increase compared to the previous fiscal period. The change was principally attributed to lack of sales described above.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
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| 14,235
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Cost of goods sold
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| 3,421
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| 11,211
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Gross profit
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| 10,814
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| 30,839
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| (20,025)
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| (64.9%)
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Operating expenses
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| (265,867)
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| (311,183)
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Loss from operations
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| (255,053)
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| (288,845)
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| (33,792)
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| (11.7%)
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Other income (expense)
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| (3,838)
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| 1,788
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| (5,626)
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| (314.7%)
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Net loss
| $
| (258,892)
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| $
| (288,845)
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| $
| 29,953
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| 10.4%
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Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $14,235 compared to $42,050 for the same period in 2023, representing a ($16,200), or (92.3%), decrease compared to the previous fiscal period. All sales were attributable to Top Kontrol. The significant drop in sales was attributable to our CEO shifting his time from predominately focused on sales efforts to seeking suitable financing options.
Our gross margins for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were 76.0% as compared to 73.3% for the same period in 2023.
Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $265,867 compared to $311,183 for the same period in 2023. The decrease of ($45,316), or (14.6%), was principally due to reduced staff and generally lower payroll expenses.
Other income (expense) is comprised of bank interest received on cash deposits, cashback rewards generated from a bank credit card, finance charges incurred on carried outstanding balances on our bank credit card, and imputed interest on non-interest bearing short-term related party loans. During the nine months that ended September 30, 2024, we incurred ($3,838) in other expenses, compared to $1,788 in other income for the same period of 2023.
Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was ($258,892) compared to ($288,845) for the same period in 2023, representing a $29,953, or 10.4%, improvement compared to the previous fiscal period. The change was principally due to reduced staff and generally lower payroll expenses.
Total Stockholders’ Deficit
Our stockholders’ deficit was ($396,700) as of September 30, 2024.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal demands for liquidity are related to our efforts to generate sales, manufacturing inventory, and expenditures related to sales, regulatory compliance, and general corporate purposes. We intend to meet our liquidity demands, including capital expenditures related to the manufacture of inventory and the expansion of our business, primarily through cash flow provided by operations and sales of our securities.
As of September 30, 2024, we had a cashback revolving credit line of $15,000 and an outstanding balance of $14,806. Under the terms of this line of credit, SecureTech is to receive 1.5% back on all purchases made through it. Management strives to put as many ordinary operating expenses as possible through this credit line to reduce operating expenses passively.
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We rely primarily on internally generated cash flow and available working capital to support operations and growth. Although we believe that our current cash and anticipated cash receipts from sales of Top Kontrol will be sufficient to meet our planned working capital requirements and capital expenditures over the next 12 months, we are constantly exploring additional sources of new capital. Without limiting our available options, future financings will most likely be through the sale of additional shares of our common stock. We may also include warrants, options, and/or rights in conjunction with any future issuances of our common stock. However, we can give no assurance that future financing will be available to us and, if available to us, in amounts or on terms acceptable to us.
As of September 30, 2024, total assets decreased to $14,097 from $24,217 on December 31, 2023. The decrease primarily reflects decreases in inventory and cash.
As of September 30, 2024, total liabilities increased to $410,797 from $173,088 on December 31, 2023. The increase is principally from net increases in accounts payable and accrued payroll,
We had a net working capital deficit of (399,449) as of September 30, 2024, a decrease of ($247,092), or (162.2%), from a net working capital deficit of ($152,357) as of December 31, 2023.
The following is a summary of cash provided by or used in each of the indicated types of activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| Operating activities
| $
| (45,598)
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| $
| (133,773)
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| $
| (88,175)
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| (65.9%)
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| Financing activities
| $
| 39,611
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| $
| 36,000
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| $
| 3,611
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| 10.0%
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Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was ($45,598), a decrease of ($88,175), or (65.9%), from cash used in operating activities of ($133,773) during the same period of 2023. The decrease in our cash used by operating activities was primarily attributable to temporary reductions in general operating activities. When SecureTech secures adequate funding to resume normal and expanded levels of general operating activities, we anticipate these expenses will increase proportionately.
Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $39,611 compared to $36,000 during the same period of 2023, representing an increase of $3,611, or 10.0%, compared to the previous fiscal period. Cash received from financing activities was in the form of loans made to SecureTech by its CEO and from the sale of securities for cash.
Ongoing and Future Capital Funding Efforts
As of November 19, 2024, SecureTech was preparing a Regulation A+ registered securities offering. Funds generated from this planned securities offering will be used for general working capital to produce the initial inventory for the 2nd Generation Top Kontrol product line and start construction on Piranha Blockchain’s first data center. We anticipate filing the necessary paperwork to register the proposed Regulation A+ offering with the SEC in late 2024.
Going Concern Consideration
Our independent registered public accounting firm has issued a going concern opinion in their audit report dated May 1, 2024, which can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 1, 2024. This means that our auditors believe there is substantial doubt that we can continue as an ongoing business for the next 12 months.
Off-Balance Sheet Operations
As of September 30, 2024, we had no off-balance sheet activities or operations.
Contractual Obligations
As of September 30, 2024, we did not have any contractual obligations.
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Critical Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The accompanying financial statements of SecureTech have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. Because a precise determination of many assets and liabilities is dependent upon future events, the preparation of financial statements for a period necessarily involves the use of estimates which have been made using careful judgment. Actual results may vary from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, SecureTech considers highly liquid financial instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, SecureTech had no cash equivalents.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements” and ASC 825, “Financial Instruments,” requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. It establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. It prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
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| Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
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Inventory and Cost of Sales
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or realizable value, using the weighted average cost method. When an impairment indicator suggests that the carrying amounts of inventories might not be recoverable, Management reviews such carrying amounts and estimates the net realizable value based on the most reliable evidence available at that time. An impairment loss is recorded if the net realizable value is less than the carrying value. Impairment indicators considered for these purposes are, among others, obsolescence, decrease in market prices, damage, and a firm commitment to sell.
Net Loss per Share Calculation
Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated similarly to basic loss per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. SecureTech excludes all potentially dilutive securities from its diluted net loss per share computation since their effect would be anti-dilutive because SecureTech recorded a loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Revenue Recognition
Effective January 1, 2018, SecureTech adopted ASC 606 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
SecureTech’s primary source of revenue is the sale of our Top Kontrol product, which we began selling in late April 2020.
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Top Kontrol requires installation by a Certified Top Kontrol Technician. To become a Certified Top Kontrol Technician, an automotive technician must complete a one-day hands-on course hosted by SecureTech. Failure to have Top Kontrol installed by a Certified Top Kontrol Technician voids the product’s limited liability warranty.
Because of this professional installation requirement, SecureTech generally sells its products to and through Certified Top Kontrol Technicians. In the instances where SecureTech sells directly to the end-user, product installation is performed by authorized SecureTech personnel.
Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with our customers are satisfied. Revenue is recorded net of marketing allowances, volume discounts, and other forms of variable consideration. Generally, this occurs with the transfer of control of our product to the customer and payment has been received. SecureTech does not offer terms or credit to any of its customers.
Revenue Recognition; ASC 606 Five-Step Model
Under ASC 606, SecureTech recognizes revenue from the sale of service contracts by applying the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.
Revenue Recognition; General Right of Return
Customers are allowed to return defective goods (warranty returns). In some instances, customers may be allowed to return a limited number of units for periodic stock adjustment returns. Such stock adjustment returns would be limited to no more than 5% of their total units sold.
As is standard in the industry, we only will accept returns from active customers. If a customer ceases doing business with us, we have no further obligation to accept additional product returns from that customer.
Income Taxes
SecureTech accounts for income taxes pursuant to FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under FASB ASC 740-10-25, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the bases of certain assets and liabilities for income tax and financial reporting purposes. The deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified according to the financial statement classification of the assets and liabilities generating the differences.
SecureTech maintains a valuation allowance with respect to deferred tax assets. SecureTech establishes a valuation allowance based upon the potential likelihood of realizing the deferred tax asset and taking into consideration SecureTech’s financial position and results of operations for the current period. Future realization of the deferred tax benefit depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income within the carryforward period under the Federal tax laws.
Changes in circumstances, such as SecureTech generating taxable income, could cause a change in judgment about its ability to realize the related deferred tax asset. Any change in the valuation allowance will be included in income in the year of the change in estimate.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There are various updates recently issued, most of which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries and are not expected to have a material impact on SecureTech’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable since we are a smaller reporting company.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in rules and forms adopted by the SEC.
In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), to assess the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2024. Based upon that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our Management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure due to a material weakness.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement in SecureTech’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Management’s Quarterly Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Management, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered by this report. Management’s evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting was based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In designing and evaluating our internal control over financial reporting and related procedures, Management recognizes that because of inherent limitations, any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, may not prevent or detect misstatements and can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of internal control over financial reporting procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.
Based on Management’s assessment, we have concluded that, as of September 30, 2024, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective in timely alerting Management to the material information relating to us required to be included in our annual and interim filings with the SEC.
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Management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting had the following material weaknesses:
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Management believes in order to cure the aforementioned material weaknesses, SecureTech needs to take the following steps:
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Management believes that effectively addressing these material weaknesses would necessitate the addition of at least three independent board members and one executive financial officer who is independent and not a board member. We estimate that SecureTech’s minimum annual expense to retain qualified personnel to fill these vacant roles would be at least $650,000, possibly even more.
Given that these remedial actions require hiring additional personnel at a substantial cost, these material weaknesses are likely to remain unremediated until SecureTech can generate sufficient revenues or raise significant outside funding necessary to address them. In the meantime, we will continue to rely on the limited advice of outside professionals and consultants.
Changes in Controls and Procedures
No changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to affect our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
During the past ten years, no director, person nominated to become a director or executive officer, or promoter of SecureTech has been involved in any legal proceeding that would require disclosure hereunder.
From time to time, we may become subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business activities. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties for which the outcome cannot be predicted. Any adverse result in these or other legal matters could arise and cause harm to our business. We currently are not a party to any claim or litigation, the outcome of which, if determined adversely to us, would individually or in the aggregate be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on our business.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable since we are a smaller reporting company.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SECURETECH INNOVATIONS, INC.
Dated: November 19, 2024
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Principal Executive Officer, and Director
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Dated: November 19, 2024
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Principal Financial Officer,
Principal Accounting Officer, and Director
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