NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
NOTE
1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Cuentas,
Inc. (the “Company”) together with its subsidiaries, is focused on financial technology (“FINTECH”) services,
delivering mobile banking, online banking, prepaid debit and digital content services to unbanked, underbanked and underserved
communities. The Company derives its revenue from the sales of prepaid and wholesale calling minutes. Additionally, The Company
has an agreement with Interactive Communications International, Inc. (“InComm”) a leading processor of general purpose
reloadable (“GPR”) debit cards, to market and distribute a line of GPR cards targeted towards the Latin American market.
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of
Florida on September 21, 2005 to act as a holding company for its subsidiaries. Its subsidiaries are Meimoun and Mammon, LLC (100%
owned) (“M&M”), Next Cala, Inc. (94% owned -was dissolved on July 3, 2020) (“Cala”), NxtGn, Inc. (65%
owned-was dissolved on August 24, 2020) (“NxtGn”) and Cuentas Mobile LLC (formerly Next Mobile 360, LLC. - 100% owned).
Additionally, Next Cala, Inc. had a 60% interest in NextGlocal Inc. (“NextGlocal”), a subsidiary formed in May 2016
and which was dissolved on September 27, 2019. Tel3, a business segment of Meimoun and Mammon, LLC provides prepaid calling cards
to consumers directly and operates in a complimentary space as Meimoun and Mammon, LLC. On October 23, 2017, the Company acquired
100% of the outstanding shares in Limecom, Inc., (“Limecom” and such acquisition, the “Limecom Acquisition”)
from Heritage Ventures Limited (“Heritage”). On January 30, 2019, the Company exercised a right to rescind the Limecom
Acquisition, principally in an effort to reduce the Company’s continuing debt obligations associated with the Limecom Acquisition.
On December 6, 2017, the Company completed its formation of
SDI NEXT DISTRUBUTION LLC (“SDI Next”) in which the Company owns a 51% membership interest, previously announced August
24, 2017 in a letter of intent with Fisk Holdings, LLC (“Fisk Holdings”). Per the Operating Agreement of SDI Next,
the Company and Fisk Holdings will serve as the Managing Members of SDI Next and the Company will contribute a total of $500,000,
to be paid per an agreed-upon schedule over a twelve-month period. Fisk Holdings will contribute 30,000 active point of sale locations
for distribution of retail telecommunications and prepaid financial products and services to include, but not be limited to: prepaid
GPR cards, prepaid gift cards, prepaid money transfer, prepaid utility payments, and other prepaid products. The completed formation
of an established distribution business for third-party gift cards, digital content, mobile top up, financial services and digital
content, which presently includes more than 31,600 U.S. active Point of Sale locations, including store locations, convenience
stores, bodegas, store fronts, etc. The parties agreed that additional product lines may be added with unanimous decision by the
Managing Members of SDI Next. During 2018, it was agreed between the parties to distribute the Company’s recently announced
CUENTAS GPR card and mobile banking solution aimed to the unbanked, underbanked and financially underserved consumers, making them
available to customers at the more than 31,600 retail locations SDI Next presently serves. SDI Next was dissolved on August 22,
2020.
On December 31, 2019, the Company entered into a series of integrated
transactions to license the Platforms from CIMA, through CIMA’s wholly owned subsidiaries Knetik, and Auris (the “Transaction
Closing”) pursuant to that certain Platform License Agreement, dated December 31, 2019 by and among (i) the Company, (ii)
CIMA, (iii) Knetik and (iv) Auris (the “License Agreement”) and the various other agreements listed below. Under the
License Agreement Cima received a one-time licensing fee in the amount of $9,000 in the form of a convertible note that may be
converted, at the option of Cima, into up to 25% of the total shares of Common Stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share
(the “Common Stock”) on a fully diluted basis as of December 31, 2019. On December 31, 2019, CIMA exercised its option
to convert the Convertible Promissory Note into 702,992 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Upon the conversion of the Series
B Preferred shares into common stock, CIMA received an additional five million shares pursuant to their anti-dilution warrant agreement.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
The acquired
intangible assets that consisted of perpetual software license had an estimated fair value of $9,000. The Company will amortize
the intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their expected useful life of 60 months. Identifiable intangible assets were
recorded as follows:
Asset
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Life
(months)
|
|
Intangible Assets
|
|
$
|
9,000
|
|
|
|
60
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
9,000
|
|
|
|
60
|
|
Intangible
assets with estimable useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values
and reviewed periodically for impairment.
Amortization
of intangible assets for each of the next five years and thereafter is expected to be as follows:
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
$
|
1,800
|
|
2022
|
|
|
1,800
|
|
2023
|
|
|
1,800
|
|
2024
|
|
|
1,800
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
7,200
|
|
Amortization expense was $1,800 and $0 for the years ended December
31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Amortization expense for each period is included in operating expenses.
Pursuant to the License Agreement, the
Company shall pay CIMA annual fees for the maintenance and support services in accordance with the following schedule: (i) for
the first (1st) calendar year from the Effective Date, $300 were paid in 2020; (ii) for the second (2nd) calendar year from the
Effective Date, $500 to be paid on December 31, 2020; (iii) for the third (3rd) calendar year from the Effective Date, $700 to
be paid on December 31, 2021; (iv) for the fourth (4th) calendar year from the Effective Date, $1,000 to be paid on December 31,
2022; (v) for the fifth (5th) calendar year from the Effective Date, $640 to be paid on December 31, 2022; and (vi) for each calendar
year thereafter, $640 to be paid on the anniversary date (see Further explanation in Note 2).
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
REVERSE
SPLIT
On February
2, 2021, the Company completed a reverse stock split of its common stock. As a result of the reverse stock split, the following
changes have occurred (i) every two and a half shares of common stock have been combined into one share of common stock; (ii)
the number of shares of common stock underlying each common stock option or common stock warrant have been proportionately decreased
on a 2.5-for-1 basis, and the exercise price of each such outstanding stock option and common warrant has been proportionately
increased on a 2.5-for-1 basis. Accordingly, all option numbers, share numbers, warrant numbers, share prices, warrant prices,
exercise prices and losses per share have been adjusted within these consolidated financial statements, on a retroactive basis,
to reflect this 2.5-for-1 reverse stock split.
COVID-19
In December
2019, a novel strain of coronavirus was reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China, which has and is continuing to spread throughout
China and other parts of the world, including the United States. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the
outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” On January 31,
2020, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency for the United States to aid
the U.S. healthcare community in responding to COVID-19, and on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization characterized the
outbreak as a “pandemic”. A significant outbreak of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases could result in a widespread
health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets worldwide, as well as our business and operations.
The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly
uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions
to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact, among others. If the disruptions posed by COVID-19 or other matters of global concern
continue for an extensive period of time, our business and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
NOTE
2 – Cima Telecom Inc.
On December
31, 2019, the Company entered into a series of integrated transactions to license the Platforms from CIMA, through CIMA’s
wholly owned subsidiaries Knetik, and Auris (the “Transaction Closing”) pursuant to that certain Platform License
Agreement, dated December 31, 2019 by and among (i) the Company, (ii) CIMA, (iii) Knetik and (iv) Auris (the “License Agreement”)
and the various other agreements listed below.
License
Agreement
Contemporaneously with the Transaction
Closing, on December 31, 2019 (the “Effective Date”) the Company entered into the License Agreement. Pursuant to the
License Agreement, the Company has an exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, royalty-free license to access and use the
Knetik and Auris technology platforms (collectively, the “Licensed Technology”) in the form provided to the Company
via the Hosting Services (as defined in the License Agreement) and solely within the FINTECH space for the Company’s business
purposes. Under the License Agreement Cima received a one-time licensing fee in the amount of $9,000 in the form of a convertible
note that may be converted, at the option of Cima, into up to 25% of the total shares of Common Stock of the Company, par value
$0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) on a fully diluted basis as of December 31, 2019. On December 31, 2019, CIMA
exercised its option to convert the Convertible Promissory Note into 702,992 shares of Common Stock of the Company.
Pursuant
to the License Agreement, the Company shall pay CIMA annual fees for the maintenance and support services in accordance with the
following schedule: (i) for the first (1st) calendar year from the Effective Date, $300 to be paid on June 30, 2020; (ii) for
the second (2nd) calendar year from the Effective Date, $500 to be paid on December 31, 2020; (iii) for the third (3rd) calendar
year from the Effective Date, $700 to be paid on December 31, 2021; (iv) for the fourth (4th) calendar year from the Effective
Date, $1,000 to be paid on December 31, 2022; (v) for the fifth (5th) calendar year from the Effective Date, $640 to be paid on
December 31, 2022; and (vi) for each calendar year thereafter, $640 to be paid on the anniversary date.
Voting Agreement
Contemporaneously with the Transaction
Closing, on December 31, 2019, the Company entered into that certain voting agreement and proxy (the “Voting Agreement”),
by and among the Company, Arik Maimon, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael De Prado, the Company’s President,
Dinar, and CIMA. Pursuant to the Voting Agreement, each of CIMA, Dinar and Mr. De Prado shall have the right to designate one director
to the Company’s Board of Directors and Mr. Maimon will have the right to designate two directors to the Board as promptly
as practicable after the Transaction Closing. At each meeting of the Company’s stockholders at which the election of directors
is to be considered, each of CIMA, Dinar, Mr. Maimon and Mr. De Prado shall have the right to designate one nominee for election
at such meeting. Additionally, the Company has granted CIMA board observer rights whereby CIMA shall have the right to invite one
representative to attend all meetings of the Board in a non-voting observer capacity. The size of the Board and appointee rights
are subject to change in the event that the Company’s shares of Common Stock become listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (or
if there is any other similar transaction which ultimately involves the listing of the Company’s capital stock, whether Common
Stock or any other class or series of capital stock of the Company, on any exchange affiliated with or similar to Nasdaq). Furthermore,
pursuant to the Voting Agreement, each of Mr. Maimon and Mr. De Prado appointed each of CIMA and Dinar as their proxy and attorney-in-fact,
with full with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to vote or act by written consent with respect to the shares of Voting
Stock (as defined in the Voting Agreement) representing each individual’s pro rata percentage of the CIMA Proxy Stock and
Dinar Proxy Stock (as defined in the Voting Agreement), as may be recalculated from time to time subject to the terms and conditions
of the Voting Agreement, until the CIMA Warrant is exercised and until the Dinar Warrant is exercised, respectively.
Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement
Contemporaneously with the Transaction Closing, the Company
entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and between the Company and CIMA,
pursuant to which the Company made and sold to (i) CIMA a 3% convertible promissory note (the “Convertible Promissory Note”)
in the principal amount of $9,000 and (ii) (a) CIMA a warrant (the “CIMA Warrant”) , to purchase from the Company an
aggregate of duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares (the “Shares”) of common stock of
the Company, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), equal to 25% of shares of Common Stock or any other equity
issued upon the conversion of the Series B preferred stock. The Purchase Agreement contained customary representations, warranties,
covenants, and conditions, including indemnification. Among other conditions to closing, the Company has agreed to take all necessary
steps to amend and restate its Articles of Incorporation (the “A&R Articles”) and to amend and restate its Bylaws
(the “A&R Bylaws”) and properly file and effect such A&R Articles and A&R Bylaws with the Secretary of
State of the State of Florida and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, each as necessary, no later than June 30, 2020.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
Convertible Promissory Note
Contemporaneously with the Transaction Closing, the Company
made and sold to CIMA a convertible promissory note (the “CIMA Convertible Promissory Note”) in accordance with the
Purchase Agreement. Pursuant to the Convertible Promissory Note, at any time on or before twelve months after the date of the CIMA
Convertible Promissory Note, CIMA may elect in its sole and absolute discretion to convert all unpaid principal and accrued and
unpaid interest under the CIMA Convertible Promissory Note into 25% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of the Company calculated
on a fully diluted basis as of the conversion date, assuming the conversion, exercise, and exchange of all equity and debt securities
of the Company which are convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, Common Stock of the Company, but not including the
Warrants. On December 31, 2019, CIMA exercised its option to convert the Convertible Promissory Note into 702,992 shares of Common
Stock of the Company, which constitutes 25% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company calculated on a
fully diluted basis as of the same date.
Warrants
Contemporaneously with the Transaction Closing, the Company
made and sold a warrant to each of (a) CIMA (the “CIMA Warrant”) and (b) Dinar (the “Dinar Warrant,” and
together with the CIMA Warrant, the “Warrants”), each in accordance with the Purchase Agreement. Pursuant to the Warrants,
upon exercise, each of CIMA and Dinar shall be entitled to purchase from the Company, in the aggregate, an amount of duly authorized,
validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock equal to 25% of total outstanding shares of the Company on
a fully-diluted basis (taking into account any warrants, options, debt convertible into shares or other rights underlying shares
of the Company) as of the conversion date; provided, however, that each Warrant shall increase to include 25% of any additional
shares (or warrants, options, debt convertible into shares or other rights underlying shares of the Company) of the Company only
to the extent such shares are issued in breach of the Voting Agreement (as defined below). Pursuant to their terms, the Warrants
are exercisable, in whole and not in part during the term commencing on December 31, 2019 and ending on the earlier of (a) thirty
days following the date on which the Company amends and restates its Articles of Incorporation, which is amendment and restatement
is filed with and accepted by the Secretary of State of the State of Florida or (b) upon a Change of Control, as defined in the
Warrants. On September 17, 2020, the Company issued 2,000,000 of its Common Stock to each of Dinar and CIMA, under the automatic
exercise of the warrants.
Asset Pledge
Agreement
Contemporaneously
with the Transaction Closing, the Company entered into an Asset Pledge Agreement with CIMA (the “Pledge Agreement”).
Pursuant to the Pledge Agreement, the Company unconditionally and irrevocably pledged all of its rights, title and interest in
and to the Licensed Technology and any rights and assets granted pursuant to the License Agreement to CIMA as a guarantee for
the full and punctual fulfillment of its obligations under certain provisions of the Voting Agreement, and the issuance of the
securities under the CIMA Convertible Promissory Note and the CIMA Warrant.
Side Letter
Agreement
Contemporaneously with the Transaction
Closing, the Company entered into a side letter agreement (the “Side Letter Agreement”), dated December 31, 2019, by
and among the Company, Arik Maimon, Michael De Prado, Dinar and CIMA. Pursuant to the Side Letter Agreement, for as long as the
License Agreement is in effect, the Convertible Promissory Note is outstanding and unpaid, or CIMA is a shareholder of the Company
and owns at least 5% of the Company’s Common Stock, in addition to any other vote or approval required under the Company’s
Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, or any other agreement, each as amended from time to time, the Company has agreed not to take
certain actions without certain approval thresholds of the directors appointed by CIMA, Dinar, Mr. Maimon and Mr. De Prado. These
negative covenants restrict, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur additional debt, alter certain employment
agreements currently in place, enter into any consolidation, combination, recapitalization or reorganization transactions, and
issue additional capital stock. Additionally, pursuant to the Side Letter Agreement, upon conversion of the Convertible Promissory
Note by CIMA, Cuentas shall have the primary right of first refusal, and each of Dinar, Mr. De Prado and Mr. Maimon have a secondary
right of first refusal, to purchase any shares of Common Stock which CIMA intends to sell to the bona fide third party purchaser
on the same terms and conditions as CIMA would have sold such shares of the Company’s Common Stock to any third party purchaser.
Further, CIMA has a co-sale right to participate in a sale of shares of the Company’s Common Stock, in the event that Mr.
De Prado, Mr. Maimon or any other director or officer of the Company holding greater than 1% of the Company’s Common Stock
(on a fully diluted basis) proposes to sell any of his, her or its shares of Common Stock. In addition, CIMA and/or Dinar have
been granted certain information rights, subject to their continued ownership of the CIMA Convertible Promissory Note or of 5%
or more shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Stock. Furthermore, pursuant to the Side Letter Agreement,
upon a successful up-listing of the Company’s shares on the Nasdaq Capital Markets and once the market capitalization of
the Company is greater than $50 million for a period of 10 consecutive trading days, Mr. Maimon and Mr. De Prado will have a right
to earn a special bonus in the amount of $500 each.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Interactive
Communications International, Inc. (“InComm”)
On July 23, 2019, the Company entered into
a five year Processing Services Agreement (“PSA”) with InComm, a leading payments technology company, to power and
expand the Company’s GPR card network. InComm distributes Gift and GPR Cards to over 210,000 U.S. retailers and has long
standing partnerships with over 1,000 of the most recognized brands that are eligible for Cuentas’ Discount Purchase Platform.
Under the PSA, InComm will provide processing
services, Data Storage Services, Account Servicing, Reporting, Output and Hot Carding services to the Company. Processing Services
will consist mainly of Authorization and Transaction Processing Services whereas InComm will process authorizations for transactions
made with or on a Prepaid Product, and any payments or adjustments made to a Prepaid Product. InComm will also process Company’s
Data and post entries in accordance with the Specifications. Data Storage Services will consist mainly of storage of the Company’s
Data in a format that is accessible online by Company through APIs designated by InComm, subject to additional API and data sharing
terms and conditions. InComm will also provide Web/API services for Prepaid Cuentas GPR applications and transactions.
In consideration for InComm’s services,
the company will pay an initial Program Setup & Implementation Fees in the amount of $500, of which $300 were paid during 2020,
then $50 each at the beginning of the second, third, fourth and fifth anniversary of the agreement. In addition, the Company will
pay a minimum monthly fee of $30 starting on the fourth month of the first year following the launch of the Cuentas GPR card, $50
during the second year following the launch of the Cuentas GPR card and $75 thereafter. The Company will as also pay 0.25% of all
funds added to the Cuentas GPR cards, excluding Vanilla Direct Reload Network and an API Services fee of $0.005 per transaction.
The Company may pay other fees as agreed between the Company and InComm.
NOTE
3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America
(“US GAAP”).
Use of
Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial
statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“‘US GAAP”) requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. As applicable to the consolidated financial statements,
the most significant estimates and assumptions relate to allowances for impairment of intangible assets and fair value of stock-based
compensation and fair value calculations related to embedded derivative features of outstanding convertible notes payable.
Principles
of consolidation
The consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have
been eliminated in consolidation.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Functional
currency
The functional
currency of the company and its subsidiaries is U.S dollar.
Reclassification
of Prior Year Presentation
Certain
prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no
effect on the reported results of operations.
Cash
and cash equivalents
The Company
considers all short-term investments, which are highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at
the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. The Company held no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2020 or 2019. As of December
31, 2020, and 2019, the Company did not hold cash with any one financial institution in excess of the FDIC insured limit of $250.
Marketable
securities
The Company
accounts for investments in marketable securities in accordance with ASC Topic 320-10, “Investments - Debt and Equity
Securities” (“ASC Topic 320-10”). Management determines the appropriate classification of its investments
in marketable securities at the time of purchase and reassesses such determination at each balance sheet date. The investments
in marketable securities covered by ASC Topic 320-10 that were held by the Company during the reported periods were designated
by management as trading securities. Trading securities are stated at market value. The changes in market value are charged to
financing income or expenses. Trading gains (losses) for the years 2020 and 2019 amounted to approximately $2 and $ (78), respectively.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
Allowance
for doubtful accounts
The allowance
for doubtful accounts is determined with respect to amounts the Company has determined to be doubtful of collection. In determining
the allowance for doubtful accounts, the Company considers, among other things, its past experience with customers, the length
of time that the balance is post due, the customer’s current ability to pay and available information about the credit risk
on such customers. There was an allowance for doubtful accounts of $20 as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. The Company provides for depreciation and amortization
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which range from three to five years. Maintenance
and repair costs are expensed as they are incurred while renewals and improvements which extend the useful life of an asset are
capitalized. At the time of retirement or disposal of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and
amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated results of operations.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance
with ASC Topic 360, formerly SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the Company
reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
these assets may not be fully recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on the Company’s ability to recover
the carrying value of its asset based on estimates of its undiscounted future cash flows. If these estimated future cash flows
are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment charge is recognized for the difference between the asset’s
estimated fair value and its carrying value. The Company did not record impairment losses during the years ended December 31,
2020 and December 31, 2019.
Derivative
Liabilities and Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value accounting requires bifurcation of embedded derivative
instruments such as conversion features in convertible debt or equity instruments and measurement of their fair value for accounting
purposes. In assessing the convertible debt instruments, management determines if the convertible debt host instrument is conventional
convertible debt and further if there is a beneficial conversion feature requiring measurement. If the instrument is not considered
conventional convertible debt under ASC Topic 470, the Company will continue its evaluation process of these instruments as derivative
financial instruments under ASC Topic 815.
Once determined,
derivative liabilities are adjusted to reflect fair value at each reporting period end, with any increase or decrease in the fair
value being recorded in results of operations as an adjustment to fair value of derivatives.
Fair value of certain of the Company’s financial instruments
including cash, accounts receivable, account payable, accrued expenses, notes payables, and other accrued liabilities approximate
cost because of their short maturities. The Company measures and reports fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820, “Fair
Value Measurements and Disclosure”, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value investments.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Fair value, as defined in ASC Topic 820, is the price that would
be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement
date. The fair value of an asset should reflect its highest and best use by market participants, principal (or most advantageous)
markets, and an in-use or an in-exchange valuation premise. The fair value of a liability should reflect the risk of nonperformance,
which includes, among other things, the Company’s credit risk.
Valuation techniques are generally classified into three categories:
the market approach; the income approach; and the cost approach. The selection and application of one or more of the techniques
may require significant judgment and are primarily dependent upon the characteristics of the asset or liability, and the quality
and availability of inputs. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC Topic 820 must maximize the use of observable
inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. ASC Topic 820 also provides fair value hierarchy for inputs and resulting measurement
as follows:
Level 1:
Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities
in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that
are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities;
and
Level 3:
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability that are supported by little or no market activity, and that are significant to
the fair values.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
Fair
value measurements are required to be disclosed by the Level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value
measurements in their entirety fall. Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (in Level 3 measurements)
are subject to expanded disclosure requirements including a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately
presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (i) total gains or losses for the period (realized and
unrealized), (ii) segregating those gains or losses included in earnings and (iii) a description of where those gains or
losses included in earning are reported in the statement of income.
The Company
records a debt discount related to the issuance of convertible debts that have conversion features at adjustable rates. The debt
discount for the convertible instruments is recognized and measured by allocating a portion of the proceeds as an increase in
additional paid-in capital and as a reduction to the carrying amount of the convertible instrument equal to the fair value of
the conversion features. The debt discount will be accreted by recording additional non-cash gains and losses related to the change
in fair values of derivative liabilities over the life of the convertible notes.
A summary
of the changes in derivative liabilities balance for the year ended December 31, 2020 is as follows:
Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2018
|
|
$
|
33
|
|
Change in fair value
|
|
|
(30
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2019
|
|
|
3
|
|
Change in fair value
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2020
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
The value
of the embedded derivative liabilities for the convertible notes payable and outstanding option awards was determined using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following assumptions:
|
|
December 31,
2019
|
|
Common stock price
|
|
|
5.7
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
220
|
%
|
Expected term
|
|
|
0.25 years
|
|
Risk free rate
|
|
|
1.55
|
%
|
Forfeiture rate
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
The Company’s
financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy
are as follows:
|
|
Balance
as of December 31, 2020
|
|
|
|
Level
1
|
|
|
Level
2
|
|
|
Level
3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marketable securities
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock based liabilities
|
|
|
102
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
102
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
102
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
102
|
|
|
|
Balance
as of December 31, 2019
|
|
|
|
Level
1
|
|
|
Level
2
|
|
|
Level
3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marketable securities
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock based liabilities
|
|
|
742
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
742
|
|
Short term derivative value
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
745
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
745
|
|
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
Deferred Revenue
The Company
records deferred revenue for any upfront payments received in advance of the Company’s performance obligations being satisfied.
These contract liabilities consist principally of unearned new minutes fees. Changes in the deferred revenue balance are driven
primarily by the amount of new minutes fees recognized during the period, and the degree to which these reductions to the deferred
revenue balance are offset by the deferral of new minutes fees associated with minutes sold during the period.
Non-Controlling
Interest
The Company
reports the non-controlling interest in its majority owned subsidiaries in the consolidated balance sheets within the stockholders’
deficit section, separately from the Company’s stockholders’ deficit. Non-controlling interest represents the non-controlling
interest holders’ proportionate share of the equity of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiaries. Non-controlling
interest is adjusted for the non-controlling interest holders’ proportionate share of the earnings or losses and other comprehensive
income (loss) and the non-controlling interest continues to be attributed its share of losses even if that attribution results
in a deficit non-controlling interest balance.
Revenue
Recognition
The Company follows paragraph 605-10-S99
of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition. The Company will recognize revenue when it is realized or
realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all the following criteria are met:
(i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer,
(iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company primarily generates revenues
through the brokering of sales of minutes from one telecommunications carrier to another and to a lesser extent the sales of prepaid
calling minutes to consumers through its Tel3 division. While the Company collects payment for such minutes in advance, revenue
is recognized upon delivery to and consumption of minutes by the consumer. Minutes are forfeited buy the consumer after twelve
consecutive months of non-use at which point the Company recognizes revenue from the forfeiture of prepaid minutes.
Business
Segments
The Company
operates in a two business segment in telecommunications and General Purpose Reloadable Cards.
Income
Taxes
Income taxes
are accounted for under the assets and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities
and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured
using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Use
of net operating loss carry forwards for income tax purposes may be limited by Internal Revenue Code Section 382 if a change of
ownership occurs.
Net Loss
Per Basic and Diluted Common Share
Basic loss
per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number
of common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net income available
to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average
number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted average number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
At December
31, 2020, potentially dilutive securities consisted of 226,356 shares which of 135,200 options to purchase of common stock at
prices ranging from $5.22 to $14.35 per share and 54,762 warrants to purchase of common stock at prices ranging from $8.12 to
$20.00 per share. Additionally, the Company had a Convertible note totaling $250,000 representing an additional 36,394 common
shares. The effects of these options, warrants and note been excluded as the conversion would be anti-dilutive due to the net
loss incurred in the year ended December 31, 2020.
At
December 31, 2019, potentially dilutive securities consisted of 105,700 shares which the Company is obligated to issue and
84,818 options to purchase of common stock at prices ranging from $5.23 to $135 per share. Of these potentially dilutive
securities, only 105,700 shares which the Company is obligated to issue and 56,000 options to purchase of common stock at
price of $6.69 per share are included in the computation of diluted earnings per share. Additionally, the Company had a
Convertible note totaling $250,000 representing an additional 33,334 common shares included in the computation of diluted
earnings per share because the effect of including the remaining instruments would be anti-dilutive. The effects of these
notes, common shares subscribed and common shares committed have been excluded as the conversion would be anti-dilutive due
to the net loss incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019.
Advertising
Costs
The Company’s
policy regarding advertising is to expense advertising when incurred. The Company incurred $88 and $25 of advertising costs during
the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company applies ASC Topic 718-10, “Share-Based Payment,” which requires the measurement and recognition of
compensation expenses for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors (including employee stock options
under the Company’s stock plans) based on estimated fair values.
ASC
Topic 718-10 requires companies to estimate the fair value of equity-based payment awards on the date of grant. The value of
the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense over the requisite service periods
in the Company’s statement of operations.
The Company
recognizes compensation expenses for the value of non-employee awards based on the straight-line method over the requisite service
period of each award, net of estimated forfeitures.
The Company
estimates the fair value of stock options granted as equity awards using a Black-Scholes options pricing model. The option-pricing
model requires a number of assumptions, of which the most significant are share price, expected volatility and the expected option
term (the time from the grant date until the options are exercised or expire). Expected volatility is estimated based on volatility
of similar companies in the technology sector. The Company has historically not paid dividends and has no foreseeable plans to
issue dividends. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield from governmental zero-coupon bonds with an equivalent term.
The expected option term is calculated for options granted to employees and directors using the “simplified” method.
Grants to non-employees are based on the contractual term. Changes in the determination of each of the inputs can affect the fair
value of the options granted and the results of operations of the Company.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
Related
Parties
The registrant
follows subtopic 850-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the identification of related parties and disclosure
of related party transactions.
Pursuant
to Section 850-10-20 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the Related parties include (a) affiliates of the
registrant; (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 registrant; (e) management of the registrant;
(f) other parties with which the registrant 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.
The financial
statements shall include disclosures of material related party transactions, other than compensation arrangements, expense allowances,
and other similar items in the ordinary course of business. However, disclosure of transactions that are eliminated in the preparation
of consolidated or combined financial statements is not required in those statements. The disclosures shall include: (a) the nature
of the relationship(s) involved; (b) description of the transactions, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts
were ascribed, for each of the periods for which income statements are presented, and such other information deemed necessary
to an understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements; (c) the dollar amounts of transactions for
each of the periods for which income statements are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the
terms from that used in the preceding period; and (d) amounts due from or to related parties as of the date of each balance sheet
presented and, if not otherwise apparent, the terms and manner of settlement.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
Recently
Issued Accounting Standards
On August
2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives
and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) (“ASU 2020-06”), which simplifies
an issuer’s accounting for convertible instruments and its application of the derivatives scope exception for contracts
in its own equity. ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within
those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of ASU 2020-06, but do not expect any material impact on
our consolidated financial statements.
In December
2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU
2019-12”), which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions and improves consistent application
of Topic 740. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those
fiscal years. The Company does not anticipate any immediate impact on its consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
In June 2016, the FASB issued an ASU that
supersedes the existing impairment model for most financial assets to a current expected credit loss model. The new guidance requires
an entity to recognize an impairment allowance equal to its current estimate of all contractual cash flows the entity does not
expect to collect. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2020, with no material impact on its consolidated financial
statements
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326) - Measurement of Credit
Losses on Financial Instruments. This guidance replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology. Under the new guidance,
on initial recognition and at each reporting period, an entity is required to recognize an allowance that reflects its current
estimate of credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the financial instrument based on historical experience, current
conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.
The guidance became effective on January
1, 2020, including interim periods within that year and requires a modified retrospective transition approach through a cumulative-effect
adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Under the modified retrospective method of adoption,
prior year reported results are not restated. The Company has performed its analysis of the impact on its financial instruments
that are within the scope of this guidance and has concluded that there was no material impact to its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU
No. 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements
for Fair Value Measurement” (“ASU No. 2018-13”) as part of the FASB’s broader disclosure framework
project. ASU No. 2018-13 removes, modifies and adds certain disclosures, providing greater focus on requirements that clearly
communicate the most important information to the users of the financial statements with respect to fair value measurements.
The adoption of ASU No. 2018-13 as of January 1, 2020 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated
financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Not Yet Adopted
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12,
Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for income
taxes, eliminates certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and clarifies certain aspects of the current guidance
to improve consistent application among reporting entities. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2021 and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, though early adoption is permitted, including
adoption in any interim period for which financial statements have not yet been issued. This standard is not expected to have a
material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements after evaluation.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No.
2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging Contracts in Entity s
Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity s Own Equity. ASU 2020-06
will simplify the accounting for convertible instruments by reducing the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments
and convertible preferred stock. Limiting the accounting models results in fewer embedded conversion features being separately
recognized from the host contract as compared with current GAAP. Convertible instruments that continue to be subject to separation
models are (1) those with embedded conversion features that are not clearly and closely related to the host contract, that meet
the definition of a derivative, and that do not qualify for a scope exception from derivative accounting and (2) convertible debt
instruments issued with substantial premiums for which the premiums are recorded as paid-in capital. ASU 2020-06 also amends
the guidance for the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity to reduce form-over-substance-based
accounting conclusions. ASU 2020-06 will be effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023,
including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the
adoption of ASU 2020-06 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statement presentation or disclosures.
Other new pronouncements issued but not
effective as of December 31, 2020 are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Other accounting standards that have been
issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected
to have a material impact on our financial statements upon adoption.
Depreciation
expenses were $1 in the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
NOTE
4 – OTHER ACCOUNTS LIABILITIES
|
|
December 31,
2020
|
|
|
December 31,
2019
|
|
Accrued expenses, interest and other liabilities
|
|
$
|
76
|
|
|
$
|
201
|
|
Accrued salaries, bonuses and wages
|
|
|
2,119
|
|
|
|
540
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
2,195
|
|
|
$
|
741
|
|
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
NOTE 5 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
On September 15, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note
to Labrys Funds LP for $605 (the “Labrys Note”). The Labrys Note bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum and matures
on September 14, 2021. The interest is paid monthly. Payment of principle starts after three months with ability to extend for
up to two months and the loan principal become payable on maturity. The Labrys Note bears an original issue discount in the amount
of $60, and the issuing expenses were $40, resulting with net proceeds of $505. The Company also issued 56,725 shares of its Common
Stock pursuant to the Labrys Note. Out of those, 13,200 shares of Common Stock were issued in consideration of the commitment fee
and the balance, are subject to return to the Company once the Labrys Note will be paid in full if there were no defaults.
On
November 12, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to a private investor in the amount of $250, which matures
on November 12, 2021. Interest accrues from the date of the note on the unpaid principal amount at a rate equal to 10.00% per
annum, calculated as simple interest. The holder may elect to convert all or any part of the then outstanding principal and accrued
but unpaid interest due under the note into shares of Common Stock until maturation. The conversion price of the note is $6.875
per share, which may be proportionately adjusted as appropriate to reflect any stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split
or other similar event affecting the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company without the payment of consideration
to the Company therefor at any time prior to conversion.
NOTE
6 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company
has had extensive dealings with related parties including those in which our Chief Executive Officer holds a significant ownership
interest as well as an executive position during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. Due to our operational losses, the
Company has relied to a large extent on funding received from Next Communications, Inc., an organization in which our Chief Executive
Officer and Chairman holds a controlling equity interest and holds an executive position. During the first calendar quarter of
2017, Next Communications, Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection. As a result, the related party payable is being handled by a
court appointed trustee as an asset of Next Communications, Inc. and the Company may need to begin repaying the amounts due on
a more fixed schedule On January 29, 2019, the United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, approved
a plan of reorganization for Next Communications, Inc. whereby the Company would pay $600,000 to a specific creditor in consideration
for the forgiveness of the balance of the related party payable balance. On March 5, 2019, Cuentas paid $60,000 to the trust account
of the specific creditor and on May 10, 2019, the Company paid $550,000 to the trust account of the specific creditor per the
order and satisfied its obligation under the Approved Plan of the Reorganization for Next Communications, Inc., that was approved
by the United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, on January 29, 2019.
On July
1, 2020 and pursuant to section 1 (e) of the Side Letter Agreement, dated December 31, 2019, it was agreed by and among Dinar
Zuz, Cima, Arik Maimom and Michael De Prado that the Company will borrow up to $462 from Dinar Zuz LLC under the second Dinar
Zuz Note. As of December 31, 2020, the Company borrowed $355 under the second Dinar Note.
On August 25, 2020 and Pursuant to section
1 (e) of the Side Letter Agreement, dated December 31, 2019, it was agreed by and among Dinar, Cima, Arik Maimon and Michael De
Prado that the Company will borrow up to $50 from Arik Maimon at an annual interest rate of 9%. On September 30, 2020, the Company
fully repaid its loan to Arik Maimon.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Related parties balances at December
31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 consisted of the following:
Due from related parties
|
|
December 31,
2020
|
|
|
December 31,
2019
|
|
|
|
(dollars
in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b) Next Cala 360
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
54
|
|
Total Due from related parties
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
54
|
|
Related party payables,
net of discounts
|
|
December 31,
2020
|
|
|
December 31,
2019
|
|
|
|
(dollars in thousands)
|
|
(a) Due to Next Communications, Inc. (current)
|
|
$
|
10
|
|
|
$
|
10
|
|
(c) Principal and interest due to Dinar Zuz LLC due to Dinar Zuz LLC
|
|
|
355
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
(d) Due to Cima Telecom Inc.
|
|
|
417
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total Due from related parties
|
|
$
|
782
|
|
|
$
|
10
|
|
(a)
|
Next Cala 360, is a Florida corporation established and managed
by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
|
(b)
|
Next Communication, Inc. is a corporation in which the Company’s
Chief Executive Officer a controlling interest and serves as the Chief Executive Officer. See disclosure above regarding payments
by the Company in connection with the bankruptcy of Next Communication, Inc.
|
(c)
|
Due to the April 6, 2020 Loan Agreement with the Company to borrow up to $462 at an annual interest rate of nine percent (9.0%) (the second “Dinar Zuz Note”).
|
(d)
|
Composed from annual fees in the amount of $300 for the maintenance
and support services in accordance with the software maintenance agreement for the first calendar year from the Effective
Date, reimbursement of legal fees in the amount of $65 and other software development services.
|
During the twelve months period ended December
31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $0 using an interest rate equal to that on the outstanding convertible notes
payable as imputed interest on the related party payable due to Next Communications.
During the
twelve months period ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded interest expense of $67 using an interest rate equal to that
on the outstanding convertible notes payable as imputed interest on the related party payable due to Next Communications. The
interest was immediately forgiven by the related party and recorded to additional paid in capital.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
Employment
Agreements
On December
27, 2019, the Compensation Committee of the Board of the Company approved the amendments to the employment agreements with each
of Arik Maimon and Michael De Prado. The New Employment Agreements shall supersede the terms of the Pre-existing Employment Agreements.
Pursuant to the terms of the New Employment Agreements, among other things:
|
(1)
|
Michael De Prado will receive the following compensation: (1) (a) a base salary of $265 per annum which will increase by a minimum $15 or 5% on the 12 month anniversary of his employment agreement; (b) Restricted Stock Units; (c) a minimum grant of 40,000 stock options per year, with the exercise price valued based on the Company’s stock price at the date of exercise, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Company’s Stock Option Incentive Plan; (d) an $8,000 automobile expense allowance per year; (e) participation in the Company’s employee benefits plan; (f) participation in the Company’s Performance Bonus Plan, if and when in effect.
|
|
(2)
|
Arik Maimon will receive the following compensation: (a) a base salary of $295 per annum which will increase by a minimum $15or 5% on the 12 month anniversary of his employment agreement; (b) Restricted Stock Units; (c) a minimum grant of 40,000 stock options per year, with share price valued at the date of exercise, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Company’s Stock Option Incentive Plan; (d) a $10 automobile expense allowance per year; (e) participation in the Company’s employee benefits plan; (f) participation in the Company’s Performance Bonus Plan, if and when in effect.
|
|
(3)
|
Each of Mr. De Prado and Mr. Maimon will be employed for an initial term of five years which will automatically renew for successive one-year period unless either party terminates the New Employment Agreements with 90 days’ prior notice.
|
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
|
(4)
|
Upon the successful up-listing of the Company’s shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, to the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”), each executive would be entitled to receive a $250 bonus;
|
|
(5)
|
Mr. De Prado will be granted of 35,200 stock options and Mr. Maimon will be granted 44,000 stock options with the right to exercise the options to purchase the equivalent of a minimum of 4% and 5% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock as of July 1, 2019, respectively;
|
|
(6)
|
Pursuant to the terms of the New Employment Agreements, the
Executives are entitled to severance in the event of certain terminations of his employment. The Executives are entitled to
participate in the Company’s employee benefit, pension and/or profit-sharing plans, and the Company will pay certain
health and dental premiums on their behalf.
|
|
(7)
|
Each of the Executives are entitled to travel and expense reimbursement;
|
|
(8)
|
The
Executives have agreed to a one-year non-competition agreement following the termination
of their employment.
|
On July 24, 2020, the Compensation
Committee (the “Compensation Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Cuentas Inc. (the “Company”) approved
the Amended and Restated employment agreements with each of Arik Maimon, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“Maimon”),
and Michael De Prado, the Company’s President (“De Prado,” and together with Maimon, the “Executives,”
each an “Executive”), the “New Employment Agreements”. The New Employment Agreements shall supersede the
terms of the Pre-existing Employment Agreements.
Pursuant
to the terms of the New Employment Agreements, among other things:
|
(1)
|
De Prado will receive the following compensation: (1) (a) a base salary of $265,000 per annum; (b) a Funding Bonus equal to 0.5% of the amount of the funding that exceeds the Funding Threshold; (c) a change of control bonus, if applicable; (d) participation in the Company’s employee benefits plan;
|
|
(2)
|
Maimon will receive the following compensation: (a) a base salary of $295,000 per annum; (b) a Funding Bonus equal to 0.5% of the amount of the funding that exceeds the Funding Threshold; (c) a change of control bonus, if applicable; (d) participation in the Company’s employee benefits plan;
|
|
(3)
|
For each Executive, the term of the Agreement shall end on the earlier of (i) the date that is four months following the Effective Date or (ii) the date that the Company appoints a new president or chief operating officer but the Company can extend the Employment Term on a month to month basis with the approval of both Dinar and CIMA until a new president or chief operating officer is appointed. Upon expiration of the Employment Term (other than a termination by the Company for “Cause”), the Executive will entitled to a special board compensation package with annual compensation equal to the Annual Base Salary (pro-rated for any partial year of service), beginning on the Expiration or Termination Date and ending 18 months later, provided that such payments will cease if the Executive resigns as a member of the Board during such period. The Board Compensation Period may be extended from year to year for an additional 12 months (for up to 36 months in total) if two of three of the then-current chief executive officer of the Company, Dinar and CIMA agree to extend the period for an additional 12 months. The Executive’s right to receive the Special Board Compensation shall be subject to the Board’s determination that he has complied with his obligations under this Agreement. The Executive will remain on the Board until he resigns, is not re-elected or is removed from the Board in accordance with the Company’s practice for removal of directors.
|
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
|
(4)
|
Pursuant to the terms of the New Employment Agreements, the Executives are entitled to severance in the event of certain terminations of his employment. The Executives are entitled to participate in the Company’s employee benefit, pension and/or profit-sharing plans, and the Company will pay certain health and dental premiums on their behalf.
|
|
(5)
|
Each of the Executives are entitled to travel and expense reimbursement;
|
|
(6)
|
The Executives have agreed to a one-year non-competition
agreement following the termination of their employment.
|
On November 28, 2018, the Company entered
in to Employment agreement with Mr. Daniel. Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement, among other things:
|
(1)
|
Mr. Daniel will receive a base salary of $162,500 per
annum for initial five years term. The Agreement will be automatically renewed for successive one-year periods unless either party
provides ninety days’ prior notice of termination. Furthermore, during the term of his Employment Mr. Daniel’s compensation
shall no less than any other officer or employee of the Company or its subsidiary.
|
|
(2)
|
Mr. Daniel shall have the right, on the same basis
as other senior executives of the Company, to participate in and to receive benefits under any of the Company’s employee
benefit plans, as such plans may be modified from time to time, and provided that in no event shall Mr. Daniel receive less than
(4) four weeks paid vacation per annum and (6) six paid sick and (5) five paid personal days per annum.
|
|
(3)
|
Upon the successful up-listing of the Company’s
shares of Common Stock to Nasdaq, Mr. Daniel would be entitled to receive a $100,000 bonus.
|
|
(4)
|
Mr. Daniel have agreed to a one-year non-competition
agreement following the termination of their employment.
|
|
(5)
|
If Mr. Daniel’s employment with the Company terminates
as a result of a Involuntary Termination, then, in addition to any other benefits described in this Agreement, Mr. Daniel shall
receive all compensation bonuses and benefits earned the date of his termination of employment; In addition, Mr. Daniel will be
entitled to a lump sum payment equivalent to the remaining Salary due Mr. Daniel to the end of the term of his Employment or six
(6) months’ Salary, whichever is the greater;
|
Consulting
Agreement
On
December 15, 2020, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Juan Martin Gomez, who is currently the chief executive
officer and a 25% shareholder of CIMA. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Martin will have access to the Company’s
facilities once a week and provide consulting services to the Company, including support for marketing and corporate structuring,
for a term of one year, which term may be extended upon satisfactory performance of his duties. In exchange for his consulting
services, the Company will pay Mr. Martin a monthly fee of $5.
NOTE 7 – STOCK OPTIONS
The following
table summarizes all stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2020:
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Per Share
|
|
Outstanding, December 31, 2019
|
|
|
84,818
|
|
|
$
|
31.97
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
79,200
|
|
|
|
14.35
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
28,818
|
|
|
|
81.12
|
|
Outstanding, December 31, 2020
|
|
|
135,200
|
|
|
$
|
11.18
|
|
The following table discloses
information regarding outstanding and exercisable options at December 31, 2020:
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Exercisable
|
|
Exercise
Prices
|
|
|
Number of
Option Shares
|
|
|
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
|
|
|
Weighted Average
Remaining Life
(Years)
|
|
|
Number of
Option Shares
|
|
|
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
|
|
$
|
14.35
|
|
|
|
79,200
|
|
|
$
|
14.35
|
|
|
|
4.24
|
|
|
|
79,200
|
|
|
$
|
14.35
|
|
|
7.50
|
|
|
|
36,000
|
|
|
|
7.50
|
|
|
|
3.71
|
|
|
|
36,000
|
|
|
|
7.50
|
|
|
5.23
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
5.23
|
|
|
|
3.24
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
5.23
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
135,200
|
|
|
$
|
11.18
|
|
|
|
3.68
|
|
|
|
135,200
|
|
|
$
|
11.18
|
|
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
On March
30, 2020, the Company issued 79,200 options to its Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. The options carry an
exercise price of $14.35 per share. All the options were vested immediately. The Options are exercisable until March 30, 2022.
The Company has estimated the fair value of such options at a value of $456 at the date of issuance using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model using the following assumptions:
Common stock price
|
|
|
6.35
|
|
Dividend yield
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
1.89
|
%
|
Expected term (years)
|
|
|
3
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
328
|
%
|
The following
table summarizes all stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2019:
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Per Share
|
|
Outstanding, December 31, 2018
|
|
|
64,818
|
|
|
$
|
40.23
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
5.23
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Outstanding, December 31, 2019
|
|
|
84,818
|
|
|
$
|
31.98
|
|
The following table discloses
information regarding outstanding and exercisable options at December 31, 2019:
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Exercisable
|
|
Exercise
Prices
|
|
|
Number of
Option Shares
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
|
|
|
Number of
Option Shares
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
|
|
$
|
135.00
|
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
$
|
135.00
|
|
|
|
0.25
|
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
$
|
135.00
|
|
|
52.50
|
|
|
|
18,818
|
|
|
|
52.50
|
|
|
|
1.49
|
|
|
|
18,818
|
|
|
|
52.50
|
|
|
7.50
|
|
|
|
36,000
|
|
|
|
7.50
|
|
|
|
4.71
|
|
|
|
24,000
|
|
|
|
7.50
|
|
|
5.23
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
5.23
|
|
|
|
4.24
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
5.23
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
84,818
|
|
|
$
|
31.98
|
|
|
|
2.75
|
|
|
|
72,818
|
|
|
$
|
36.00
|
|
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
NOTE
8 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Series B
Preferred Stock
The Company
had 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock designated as Series B issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019. The holders of
Series B Preferred Stock were entitled to 1,000 votes for each share of Series B Stock that is held when voting together with
holders of the Common Stock. On August 21, 2020, in connection with a special meeting of shareholders of the Company, the Company
filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (the
“Amended and Restated Articles”) to, among other things, cause all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock,
par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”) to be converted into 4,000,000 shares of the Company’s Common
Stock. In connection with the conversion of these shares, the Company issued an additional 4,000,000 shares to each of CIMA and
Dinar to cover certain anti-dilution rights.
Common
Stock
Effective
November 20, 2015, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to decrease the common shares authorized from 9,500,000,000
to 360,000,000 with a par value of $0.001.
Common
Stock Activity During the Year Ended December 31, 2020
The following summarizes the Common Stock
activity for the year ended December 31, 2020:
Summary of common stock activity for the year ended December 31, 2020
|
|
Outstanding shares
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2019
|
|
|
1,855,656
|
|
Shares issued for Common Stock
|
|
|
32,000
|
|
Shares issued due to conversion of Convertible Promissory Note
|
|
|
503,115
|
|
Settlement of stock-based liabilities
|
|
|
26,534
|
|
Shares issued to a lender
|
|
|
56,725
|
|
Shares issued for services
|
|
|
36,000
|
|
Shares issued to employees
|
|
|
23,333
|
|
Shares issued due to conversion of 8,000,000 Series B preferred stock, $0.001 par value shares
|
|
|
8,000,000
|
|
Shares issued due to conversion of Warrants
|
|
|
57,128
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2020
|
|
|
10,590,491
|
|
On January
3, 2020, Dinar Zuz provided an additional amount of $300 to the Company which was be provided in a form of the Optima Convertible
Note pursuant to a securities purchase agreement between the Company and Optima, dated July 30, 2019. Additionally, on January
3, 2020, the Company issued 40,000 shares of its Common Stock to Dinar Zuz LLC, as a result of a conversion of the Dinar Convertible
Note in the amount of $300.
On January
9, 2020, the Company issued 16,000 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to a service Agreement between the Company and a service
provider, dated June 3, 2019. The fair market value of the shares at the issuance date was $240.
On January
14, 2020, the Company issued 26,534 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to a settlement of stock-based liabilities. The fair market
value of the shares was $459.
CUENTAS,
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S.
dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
On January
14, 2020, the Company issued 23,334 shares of Common Stock to employees. All shares were issued pursuant to the Company’s
Share and Options Incentive Enhancement Plan (2016). The Company has estimated the fair value of such shares at $332.
On February
10, 2019, the Company issued 4,000 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to a securities purchase agreement between the Company
and a private investor, dated October 25, 2018.
On March
3, 2020, Dinar Zuz provided an additional amount of $450 to the Company which was be provided in a form of the Dinar Zuz Convertible
Note pursuant to a securities purchase agreement between the Company and Dinar Zuz, dated July 30, 2019. The Company issued 462,991
shares of its Common Stock to Dinar Zuz LLC, as a result of a conversion of the Dinar Convertible Note in the amount of $700.
On April
2, 2020, the Company issued 28,000 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to a securities purchase agreement between the Company
and a private investor, dated October 25, 2018.
On May 22,
2020, the Company issued 17,128 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to a cashless conversion of warrants to purchase up to 29,232
shares of its Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $8.125 per share.
On August
20, 2020, the Company issued 20,000 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to a settlement of stock-based liabilities. The fair market
value of the shares was $180.
On August
27, 2020, the Company converted all the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share to 4,000,000
shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share.
On September
17, 2020, the Company issued 2,000,000 of its Common Stock par value $0.001 per share to each of Dinar Zuz and Cima Telecom Inc.,
under a warrant dated December 31, 2019.
On September 17, 2020, the Company issued
56,725 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to promissory note, dated September 15, 2020. The fair market value of the shares at
the issuance date was $390. Out of those, 13,200 shares of Common Stock were issued in consideration of the commitment fee
and the balance are subject to return to the Company once the promissory note will be paid in full.
On September
30, 2020, the Company issued 40,000 of its Common Stock par value $0.001 per share to a private investor in consecration of cancellation
of warrants to purchase up to 39,734 shares of its Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $8.125 per share.
On
November 12, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to a private investor in the amount of $250, which matures
on November 12, 2021. Interest accrues from the date of the note on the unpaid principal amount at a rate equal to 10.00% per
annum, calculated as simple interest. The holder may elect to convert all or any part of the then outstanding principal and accrued
but unpaid interest due under the note into shares of Common Stock until maturation. The conversion price of the note is $6.87
per share, which may be proportionately adjusted as appropriate to reflect any stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split
or other similar event affecting the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company without the payment of consideration
to the Company therefor at any time prior to conversion. The Company issued such convertible promissory note in reliance on the
exemptions from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On
November 20, 2020, the Company entered into an advisory agreement with an advisor, pursuant to which the advisor will provide
certain management consulting services and in consideration the Company will issue to the advisor a five-year warrant to acquire
up to 40,000 shares of common stock of the Company, exercisable at any time at $8.25 per share, on a cash or cashless basis. The
Company issued such Warrants in reliance on the exemptions from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
CUENTAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share
and per share data)
NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
From time to time,
the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However,
litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that
may harm our business.
On December 20, 2017,
a complaint was filed by J. P. Carey Enterprises, Inc. (“JP Carey”) alleging a claim for $473,000 related to Franjose
Yglesias-Bertheau, a former Vice President of PLKD. Even though the Company made the agreed payment of $10,000 on January 2, 2017,
and issued 6,001 shares of Common Stock as conversion of the $70,000 note as agreed in its settlement agreement, JP Carey alleges
damages that the Company claims are without merit because JP Carey received full compensation as agreed. The Company is in the
process of defending itself against these claims. The Company has not accrued losses related to this claim due to the early stages
of litigation. On January 29, 2019, the Company was served with another complaint by JP Carey claiming similar issues as to the
previous complaint, with the new claimed damages totaling $1,108,037.85. JP Carey and the Company filed motions for a summary judgment.
On June 23, 2020, the case was transferred to the Business Court at the request of the Superior Court Judge previously assigned
to the case. Judge Ellerbe from the Business Court has been assigned as the new judge. On October 1, 2020, the court granted the
Company’s motion for summary judgment and denied JP Carey’s motion for summary judgment. On October 30, 2020, JP Carey
filed a notice of appeal to the trial court’s October 1 and 7, 2020 orders granting summary judgment in favor of Cuentas.
The current briefing schedule calls for briefing in the appeal to be completed during the first quarter of 2021. Oral argument
may be held, but no date for it has been set yet. On November 16, 2020, Cuentas filed a motion seeking payment from JP Carey of
$140,970.82 in attorney fees and costs accrued as of November 13, 2020. JP Carey’s response brief was due on December 21,
2020 and thereafter Cuentas may reply. The trial court has not yet set a date to hear this motion.
On October 23, 2018,
the Company was served by Telco Cuba Inc. for an amount in excess of $15,000 but the total amount was not specified. The
Company was served on December 7, 2018, with a complaint alleging damages including unspecified damages for product,
advertising and other damages in addition to $50,000 paid to the Defendants. The Company retained an attorney and has taken
steps to defend itself vigorously in this case. Depositions are in process of being scheduled.
On October 25, 2018,
the Company was served with a complaint by former company Chief Financial Officer, Michael Naparstek, claiming breach of contract
for 833,333 shares (pre-2018 reverse stock split), $25,554 of compensation and $8,823 of expenses. This case was withdrawn in Palm
Beach County and on January 11, 2019, a similar complaint was filed in Miami-Dade County. During the recent mediation, the Parties
reached an understanding of full settlement amount of $2,500. The Company has deposited the settlement amount to an escrow account
of its counsel until a stipulation of settlement will be executed by both parties.
On November 7, 2018,
the Company and its now former subsidiary, Limecom, were served with a complaint by IDT Domestic Telecom, Inc. for
telecommunications services provided to Limecom during 2018 in the amount of $50,000. The Company has no accrual expenses as
of December 31, 2019, related to the complaint given the early nature of the process. Limecom was a subsidiary of the Company
during this period but since the Limecom Acquisition was rescinded on January 30, 2019, and Limecom agreed to indemnify and
hold harmless the Company from this and other debts. The Company retained an attorney and is defending itself vigorously in
this case. A court ordered mandatory arbitration session took place and the arbitration findings were issued on June 19,
2020, and a request for trial de novo was filed on July 16, 2020, in order to have the matter docketed on the calendar. The
court came to the determination that while not indicative of success at trial, the court denied Plaintiff’s motion for
summary judgment. As of this time, there is a current trial date set for March 15, 2021
On May 1, 2019, the Company received a notice of demand for
arbitration from Secure IP Telecom, Inc. (“Secure IP), who allegedly had a Reciprocal Carrier Services Agreement (“RCS”)
exclusively with Limecom and not with Cuentas. The arbitration demand originated from another demand for arbitration that Secure
IP received from VoIP Capital International (“VoIP”) in March 2019, demanding $1,052,838.09 in damages allegedly caused
by unpaid receivables that Limecom assigned to VoIP based on the RCS. On June 5, 2020, SecureIP filed a complaint against Limecom,
Heritage Ventures Limited (“Heritage”), an unrelated third party and owner of Limecom, and the Company. The complaint
primarily concerns alleged indebtedness owed SecureIP by Limecom. SecureIP also alleges that Cuentas received certain transfers
of funds which it alleges may be an avoidable transfer under Florida Statute §725.105 up to $1,052,838.09. Cuentas is contemplating
filing a motion to dismiss the complaint and disputes that it received the alleged $1,052,838.09 from Limecom. Moreover, to the
extent Cuentas has exposure for any transfers from Limecom, both Limecom and Heritage have indemnified Cuentas for any such liability.
The Company will vigorously defend its position to be removed as a named party in this action due to the fact that Cuentas rescinded
the Limecom Acquisition on January 30, 2019.
The Company executed a lease for office
space effective November 1, 2019. The lease requires monthly rental payments of $6.
CUENTAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share
and per share data)
NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES
Effective December 22, 2017 a new tax bill
was signed into law that reduced the federal income tax rate for corporations from 35% to 21%. The new bill reduced the blended
tax rate for the Company from 39.50% to 26.50%. Under FASB ASC Topic 740, the effects of new tax legislation are recognized in
the period which includes the enactment date. As a result, the deferred tax assets and liabilities existing on the enactment date
must be revalued to reflect the rate at which these deferred balances will reverse. The corresponding adjustment would generally
affect the Income Tax Expense (Benefit) shown on the financial statements. However, since the company has a full valuation allowance
applied against all of its deferred tax asset, there is no impact to the Income Tax Expense for the year ending December 31, 2020.
Internal Revenue Code Section 382 (“IRC
382”) potentially limits the utilization of NOLs and tax credits when there is a greater than 50% change of ownership. The
Company has not performed an analysis under IRC 382 related to changes in ownership, which could place certain limits on the company’s
ability to fully utilize its NOLs and tax credits. The Company’s has added a note to its financial statements to disclose
that there may be some limitations and that an analysis has not been performed. In the interim, the Company has placed a full valuation
allowance on its NOLs and other deferred tax items.
We recognized income tax benefits of $0
during the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. When it is more likely than not that a tax asset will not be realized
through future income, the Company must allow for this future tax benefit. We provided a full valuation allowance on the net deferred
tax asset, consisting of net operating loss carry forwards, because management has determined that it is more likely than not that
we will not earn income sufficient to realize the deferred tax assets during the carry forward period.
The Company has not taken a tax position
that, if challenged, would have a material effect on the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2020 or December
31, 2019 applicable under FASB ASC Topic 740. We did not recognize any adjustment to the liability for uncertain tax position and
therefore did not record any adjustment to the beginning balance of accumulated deficit on the balance sheet. All tax returns for
the Company remain open.
Reconciliation between the theoretical
tax expense, assuming all income is taxed at the statutory tax rate applicable to income of the Company and the actual tax expense
as reported in the Statement of Operations, is as follows:
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
Loss before taxes, as reported in the consolidated statements of operations
|
|
$
|
7,483
|
|
|
$
|
1,286
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal and State statutory rate
|
|
|
26.5
|
%
|
|
|
26.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Theoretical tax benefit on the above amount at federal statutory tax rate
|
|
|
1,982
|
|
|
|
341
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Losses and other items for which a valuation allowance was provided or benefit from loss carry forward
|
|
|
(1,982
|
)
|
|
|
(341
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Actual tax income (expense)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
CUENTAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share
and per share data)
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
U.S. dollars in thousands
|
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating loss carry-forward
|
|
$
|
3,185
|
|
|
$
|
1,830
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
(315
|
)
|
|
|
(163
|
)
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(2,870
|
)
|
|
|
(1,667
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
A valuation allowance is provided when
it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Management has determined, based on
its recurring net losses, lack of a commercially viable product and limitations under current tax rules, that a full valuation
allowance is appropriate.
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U.S. dollars in thousands
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Valuation allowance, December 31, 2019
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$
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1,667
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Increase
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1,203
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Valuation allowance, December 31, 2020
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$
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2,870
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The net federal operating loss carry forward
will begin expire in 2039. This carry forward may be limited upon the consummation of a business combination under IRC Section
382.
NOTE 11 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 28, 2021, the Company issued
20,000 shares of its Common Stock to its Chief Financial Officer, 40,000 shares of its Common Stock to a member of the Board of
Directors of the Company and 2,933 shares of its Common Stock to a former employee. The fair market value of the shares was $459.
On January 28, 2021, the Company filed
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company with the Secretary of State of Florida, pursuant to which,
effective as of February 2, 2021, the Company effected a 1-for-2.5 reverse split of its authorized and issued and outstanding shares
of Common Stock.
On February 2, 2021 the Company’s common stock and warrants
began trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “CUEN” and “CUENW,” respectively. On February
4, 2020 the Company sold an aggregate of 2,790,697 units at a price to the public of $4.30 per unit (the “Offering”),
each unit consisting of one share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”),
and a warrant exercisable for five years to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $4.30 per share (the “Warrants”),
pursuant to that certain Underwriting Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2021 (the “Underwriting Agreement”), between
the Company and Maxim Group LLC (the “Representative” or “Maxim”), as representative of the sole underwriter.
In addition, pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the Company granted Maxim a 45-day option to purchase up to 418,604 additional
shares of Common Stock, and/or 418,604 additional Warrants, to cover over-allotments in connection with the Offering. The Common
Stock and the Warrants were offered and sold to the public pursuant to the Company’s registration statements on Form S-1
(File Nos. 333-249690 and 333-252642), filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), on October 28, 2020, as amended, and which became effective on February
1, 2021. The Company received gross proceeds of approximately $12.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions
of 8% of the gross proceeds and estimated Offering expenses, and intend to use the net proceeds from the Offering for sales and
marketing; purchase of chip-based debit card stock for GPR and Starter cards; repayment of outstanding loans; research and development;
and working capital and operating expenses purposes. The Underwriting Agreement contains customary representations, warranties,
and covenants by the Company. It also provides for customary indemnification by each of the Company and the Underwriter for losses
or damages arising out of or in connection with the offering, including for liabilities under the Securities Act, other obligations
of the parties and termination provisions. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, certain existing stockholders
and each of the Company’s directors and executive officers entered into “lock-up” agreements with the Underwriter
that generally prohibit the sale, transfer, or other disposition of securities of the Company for a period of 180 days following
February 1, 2021. The Company has also agreed that it will not issue or announce the issuance or proposed issuance of any common
stock or common stock equivalents for a period of 180 days following the closing date, other than certain exempt issuances. Pursuant
to the Underwriting Agreement, the Company also agreed to issue to Maxim warrants (the “Underwriter’s Warrants”)
to purchase up to a total of 223,256 shares of Common Stock (8% of the shares of Common Stock sold in the Offering). The Underwriter’s
Warrants are exercisable at $5.375 per share of Common Stock and have a term of five years. The Underwriter’s Warrants are
subject to a lock-up for 180 days from the commencement of sales in the Offering, including a mandatory lock-up period in accordance
with FINRA Rule 5110(e), and will be non-exercisable for six months after February 1, 2021. In addition, pursuant to the Underwriting
Agreement, the Company granted Maxim a right of first refusal, for a period of twelve months from the commencement of sales in
the Offering, to act as sole managing underwriter and bookrunner any and all future public or private equity, equity-linked or
debt (excluding commercial bank debt) offerings. The total expenses of the offering are estimated to be approximately $1.4 million,
which included Maxim’s expenses relating to the offering.
On February 4, 2021, the Company also entered
into a Warrant Agency Agreement with Olde Monmouth Stock Transfer Co., Inc. (“Warrant Agency Agreement”), pursuant
to which Olde Monmouth Stock Transfer Co., Inc. agreed to act as transfer agent with respect to the Warrants.
On
February 24, 2021, the employment agreement dated July 24, 2020 for Arik Maimon expired in accordance with its terms and as previously
disclosed by the Company. As a result of the expiration of the employment agreement, Mr. Maimon was no longer employed as the Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, but he continued to act as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. On February 25,
2021, the Board appointed Mr. Maimon to act as interim Chief Executive Officer, which position will terminate upon the earlier
of August 25, 2021 or the date on which his successor is duly elected and appointed by the Board of the Company.
On
February 24, 2021, the employment agreement dated July 24, 2020 for Michael De Prado expired in accordance with its terms and as
previously disclosed by the Company. As a result of the expiration of the employment agreement, Mr. De Prado is no longer the President
of the Company but has become the Vice Chairman of the Board.
On
February 12 2021 the Company prepaid its loan to Labrys and Labrys returned the Second Commitment shares to the Company.
On March 4, 2021 and pursuant to the Underwriting
Agreement, Maxim exercised its 45-day option to purchase up to 418,604 additional Warrants, to cover over-allotments in connection
with the Offering.
On March 5,2020 Furthermore, and pursuant to the Side Letter
Agreement, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a special bonus in the amount of $500 to each of Mr. Maimon and Mr. De
Prado due to the successful up-listing of the Company’s shares on the Nasdaq Capital Markets. The bonus will be paid half
in cash and half in Common shares of the Company
On
March 5, 2021 the Company prepaid its loan to Dinar Zuz.
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Incorporated
by reference
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Exhibit
Number
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Exhibit
Description
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Filed
herewith
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Form
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Period
ending
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Exhibit
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Filing
date
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3.1
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Amendment
No. 16 to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, Filed with the Florida Department of State on August 6, 2018
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8-K/A
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3.17
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2020-04-24
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3.2
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Amended
and Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed with the Florida Department of State on August 21, 2020.
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8-K
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3.1
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2020-08-21
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3.3
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Amended
and Restated Bylaws, dated August 21, 2020.
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8-K
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3.2
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2020-08-21
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Articles
of Amendment to Articles of Association, dated January 28, 2021.
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8-k
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3.1
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2021-01-05
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3.4
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Amended and Restated Bylaws, dated August 21, 2020.
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X
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4.1
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Underwriter’s
Warrant, dated February 4, 2021.
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8-k
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4.1
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2021-01-05
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10.1
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Promissory
Note between Dinar Zuz LLC and Cuentas Inc. and Maimoun & Mammon LLC.
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10-Q
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10.1
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2020-05-14
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10.2
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Credit
Agreement between Dinar Zuz LLC and Cuentas Inc. and Maimoun & Mammon LLC.
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10-Q
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10.2
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2020-05-14
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10.3
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Amended
and Restated Agreement with Michael A. De Prado, dated July 24, 2020
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8-K
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10.1
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2020-07-30
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10.4
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Amended
and Restated Agreement with Arik Maimon, dated July 24, 2020
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8-K
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10.2
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2020-07-30
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10.5
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$605,000
Promissory Note, dated September 15, 2020, issued by the Company to Labrys Fund, LP.
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10-Q
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10.3
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2020-11-13
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10.6
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Securities
Purchase Agreement and to the $605,000 Promissory Note, dated September 15, 2020, by and between the Company and Labrys Fund,
LP.
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10-Q
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10.4
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2020-11-13
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10.7
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Convertible
Promissory Note, dated November 21, 2020, issued by Cuentas Inc. to Arie Gershonie
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X
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10.8
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Bill Payment
Processing And Prepayment Of Accounts Agency Agreement by and between Corporación en Investigación Tecnológica
e Informática, S.A.P.I. de C.V and Cuentas, Inc., dated as of November 27, 2020 incorporated herein by reference to
the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 15, 2020.
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8-K
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10.1
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2020-12-15
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10.9
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Western
Union North America Agency Agreement, by and between Western Union Financial Services, Inc. and Cuentas, Inc., dated as of
December 8, 2020.
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8-K
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10.1
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2020-12-17
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10.10
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Underwriting
Agreement, dated February 1, 2021, by and between the Company and Maxim Group LLC, as representative of the several underwriters.
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8-k
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1.1
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2021-02-05
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10.11
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Warrant
Agency Agreement, dated February 4, 2021, by and between the Company and Olde Monmouth Stock Transfer Co., Inc.
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8-k
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10.1
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2021-02-05
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31.1
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Certification
of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
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X
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31.2
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Certification
of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
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X
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32.1
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Certification
Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
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X
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32.2
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Certification
Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
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X
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101.INS
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XBRL
Instance Document
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X
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101.SCH
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XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Schema
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X
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101.CAL
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XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
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X
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101.DEF
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XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
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X
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101.LAB
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XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
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X
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101.PRE
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XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
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X
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ITEM 16.
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FORM 10-K SUMMARY
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None.