ITEM 1. BUSINESS
General Information
Following the acquisition and subsequent investment into the further development of the Boatim trading platform, Boatim Inc. successfully launched its online boat trading marketplace platform (boatim.com) during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, making it the company’s primary business activity.
Boatim Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada as Emerald Data Inc., a for-profit company on August 15, 2014 and established a fiscal year end of August 31. On January 24th, 2019, the company name was changed to Boatim Inc. On April 29, 2019, Mr Wolfgang Tippner was appointed as a new director and CEO of the company. On November 07, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 3 for 1 Reverse stock Split. All share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.
On June 10, 2020, Mr. Patrick Burkert was appointed as Director & Chief Marketing Officer, followed by Mr. Chris Roy, who was appointed Director & Chief Product Officer of the Company on June 15, 2020.
The largest shareholder of Boatim Inc. with a holding of 32,766,667 shares of common stocks is JTT Global Ventures Ltd. That position represents 64.88% of the Company’s voting rights.
Boatim, Inc. established Boatim Europe S.L. (“Boatim Europe”) as a private limited company pursuant to the laws of Spain on December 18, 2019, with the Company having indirect control of one hundred percent of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Boatim Europe. Boatim Europe commenced operations in February 2020 and is engaged in the business of providing software development, marketing, and selling services for Boatim Inc.
All membership interests of Boatim Europe are currently held in trust by the Company´s CEO for practical reasons and only until the formal transfer into the name of Company has been completed according to the requirements of applicable Spanish law. This process has been initiated and is currently pending provision of formalized Company documentation from the USA. Such documents are being prepared and expected to arrive shortly with the Spanish authorities. Management expects this transfer process to be completed within the year. Meanwhile Boatim Europe is operated and treated for tax and other purposes as if it were already a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
On February 27, 2020 the Company received OTC approval on its uplisting to the OTCQB venture market exchange, which is a well recognized trading market for smaller fast growing companies which meet certain reporting and transparency procedures, which are a prerequisite to be admitted to this market. The Company trades under the ticker symbol “BTIM”.
On May 29, 2020, the uplisting was followed by DTC´s confirmation and setting live of the Company´s stock DWAC capability, a technical back-end feature allowing brokers to clear the Company´s stocks directly broker to broker - a capability allowing for fast and seamless settlements and thus commonly better trading volumes in a stock.
Principal Products, Services, and Their Markets
Since the acquisition of the Boatim software platform and the creation of an additional business line, management has focused on operating a global online boat marketplace as its primary business line.
We intend to combine our strengths in data-driven technology businesses, the growing online boating community, and our digital marketing capabilities to offer a rolling subscription for service model of access to the Boatim platform for the extensive market of global boat dealers, and intend to establish steady revenue streams this way. Our connection with the online communities in key markets, as well as our presence in the key boating communities of Florida and Barcelona, Spain, will be of substantial benefit when further rolling out our online marketplace product to dealers. Dealers will be able to purchase additional options to boost their listings, for example “Featured Listings”. In order to make the process as smooth and seamless as possible for new customers, Boatim recently launched in beta its Smart Connected InventoryTM offering, allowing dealers to automatically connect and manage their inventory on the Boatim platform.
With the Boatim platform intended to attract many boat owners and sellers, we are creating a growing social and commercial community around the subject of boats. The community will be enhanced by relevant boating content from various sources, including internally developed by Boatim’s own team. As the community grows in size and activity, it is intended to attract boat manufacturers, boat show promoters, and other trade players, which will create an additional revenue stream for paid advertising and sponsored content.
Marketing
To extend and publicize the latest industry trends, and promote its clients’ listings, Boatim Inc. intends to use direct and online marketing methods attract visitors to the platform to advertise their business.
We intend to further expand the business with affiliate programs which will over time offer buyers a broader scope of services needed to successfully complete the hassle-free acquisition of a boat, including insurance, financing, and contract services. Where customers are referred through an affiliate program and ultimately make a completed purchase, we intend to receive a revenue share from the affiliate partner.
Market Overview
The world has arrived solidly in the next generation of connectivity and digital services and products. Regardless of industry, digital marketing and selling is increasingly used as a company’s primary marketing tool for sales and services, thus increasing market reach and even introducing entirely new distribution channels.
The boating market has 24.2 million private boat owners, and more than 1.5 million used boats are traded annually. For every boat owner, there are 5 prospective owners or those who are seriously interested in owning one. We estimate that there are over 100,000 relevant participants in the boat and yacht industry worldwide.
According to research by Grand View Research, Inc., in 2019 the global market size for the new and used leisure boat market was $39.75 billion, and for the leisure boat rental market, $6.5 billion.
Initial observations and media articles indicate that boating as a leisure and recreational activity has not suffered from a loss of interest as a result of the current global novel coronavirus pandemic. In fact, several market participants have noticed an increase in demand for leisure boats, given their ability to support distancing from other watercraft and their users, and the benefits of outdoor activity.
Competition
There are several competing marketplaces for the buying, selling, and chartering of boats. Their competitive offers vary according to location, target segments, and approach to advertising and marketing. Boatim intends to establish a strong competitive offering against competing marketplaces by virtue of building digital products with an enhanced user experience, using data-driven analytics and technology, and dynamic marketing and digital advertising methods.
Employees
As of August 31, 2020, the group employed 11 people on a full time basis, including its officers and directors, and regularly utilized the services of 10 independent contractors.
Offices
Since January 23, 2019 our principal executive offices are located at 7950 NW 53rd Street, Suite 337, Miami, FL 33166. Our phone number is (305)-239-9993.
Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Agreements, or Contracts
As part of our business, we will seek to protect our intellectual property rights in various ways, including through trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, including know-how, patents, patent applications, employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements, intellectual property licenses and other contractual rights. We currently hold the following patent, trademark, or product license: Smart Connected InventoryTM; BoatimTM. We have not entered into any vendor agreements or contracts that give or could give rise to any obligations or concessions.
Government Regulation
We are required to comply with all regulations, rules and directives of governmental authorities and agencies applicable to the e-commerce trading platforms industry in any jurisdiction which we would conduct activities. We do not believe that regulation will have a material impact on the way we conduct our business.
Legal Proceedings
We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against our company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial stockholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
ITEM 1A.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Our common shares are considered speculative. Prospective investors should consider carefully the risk factors set out below.
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below and the other information in this annual report before investing in our common stock. If any of the following risks occur, our business, operating results and financial condition could be seriously harmed. The trading price of our common stock could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
Risks Related to Pandemics
THE EFFECTS OF THE RECENT COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ARE NOT IMMEDIATELY KNOWN, BUT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY, AND CASH FLOW.
Presently, the impact of COVID-19 has not shown any imminent adverse effects on our business. This notwithstanding, it is still unknown and difficult to predict what adverse effects, if any, COVID-19 can have on our business, or against the various aspects of same, or how COVID-19 will continue to effect the world as the virus case numbers rise and fall.
As of the date of this Annual Report, COVID-19 coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, has been declared a National Emergency by the United States Government. COVID-19 coronavirus caused significant volatility in global markets. The spread of COVID-19 coronavirus has caused public health officials to recommend precautions to mitigate the spread of the virus, especially as to travel and congregating in large numbers. In addition, certain countries, states and municipalities have enacted, quarantining and “shelter-in-place” regulations which severely limit the ability of people to move and travel and require non-essential businesses and organizations to close. While some places have lessened their “shelter-in-place” restrictions and travel bans, as they are removed there is no certainty that an outbreak will not occur and additional restrictions imposed again in response.
It is unclear how such restrictions, which will contribute to a general slowdown in the global economy, will affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and our future strategic plans. Shelter-in-place and essential-only travel regulations could negatively impact us. The current status of COVID-19 coronavirus closures and restrictions could negatively impact our ability to receive funding from our existing capital sources as each business is and has been affected uniquely.
If any of our employees, consultant, customers, or visitors were to become infected we could be forced to close our operations temporarily as a preventative measure to prevent the risk of spread which could also negatively impact our ability to receive funding from our existing capital sources as each business is and has been affected uniquely
In addition, our headquarters are located in Miami, Florida which experienced restrictions on individuals and business shutdowns as the result of COVID-19. It is unclear at this time how these restrictions will be continued and/or amended as the pandemic evolves. We are hopeful that COVID-19 closures will have only a limited effect on our operations.
GENERAL SECURITIES MARKET UNCERTAINTIES RESULTING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Since the outset of the pandemic the United States and worldwide national securities markets have undergone unprecedented stress due to the uncertainties of the pandemic and the resulting reactions and outcomes of government, business and the general population. These uncertainties have resulted in declines in all market sectors, increases in volumes due to flight to safety and governmental actions to support the markets. As a result, until the pandemic has stabilized, the markets may not be available to the Company for purposes of raising required capital. Should we not be able to obtain financing when required, in the amounts necessary to execute on our plans in full, or on terms which are economically feasible we may be unable to sustain the necessary capital to pursue our strategic plan and may have to reduce the planned future growth and/or scope of our operations.
Risks Relating to our Stocks
SHELL RISK DISCLOSURE
We are not a shell company and have more than no or nominal operations or assets; we consider ourselves an operational business. However, at the time of this document there is a shell risk symbol showing for our company on the OTC Markets website, which indicates that there is a risk of Boatim Inc. being a company with no operational business. The shell risk warning symbol is published due to the outcome of an automated standardized analysis of our published financial statements, which show similarities to those usually displayed by shell companies. Despite the fact that we have not established revenues or profits at the date of this document, we have had expenses while actively executing our business strategy.
TRADING IN OUR STOCK IS LIMITED BY THE SEC’S PENNY STOCK REGULATIONS.
Our stock is categorized as a penny stock. The SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which generally defines "penny stock" to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) less than US$ 5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than US $5.00 per share, subject to certain exclusions (e.g., net tangible assets in excess of $2,000,000 or average revenue of at least $6,000,000 for the last three years). The penny stock rules impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form prepared by the SEC, which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer's confirmation. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. Finally, broker-dealers may not handle penny stocks under $0.10 per share.
These disclosure requirements reduce the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the stock that is subject to these penny stock rules. Consequently, these penny stock rules would affect the ability of broker-dealers to trade our securities if we become subject to them in the future. The penny stock rules also could discourage investor interest in and limit the marketability of our common stock to future investors, resulting in limited ability for investors to sell their shares.
FINRA SALES PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS MAY ALSO LIMIT A SHAREHOLDER’S ABILITY TO BUY AND SELL OUR STOCK.
In addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, FINRA has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
THE MARKET PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK MAY BE VOLATILE.
The market price of our common stock has been and is likely in the future to be volatile. Our common stock price may fluctuate in response to factors such as:
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Halting of trading by the SEC or FINRA.
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Announcements by us regarding liquidity, legal proceedings, significant acquisitions, equity investments and divestitures, strategic relationships, addition or loss of significant customers and contracts, capital expenditure commitments, loan, note payable and agreement defaults, loss of our subsidiaries and impairment of assets,
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Issuance of convertible or equity securities for general or merger and acquisition purposes,
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Issuance or repayment of debt, accounts payable or convertible debt for general or merger and acquisition purposes,
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Sale of a significant number of shares of our common stock by shareholders,
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General market and economic conditions,
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Quarterly variations in our operating results,
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Investor relation activities,
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Announcements of technological innovations,
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New product introductions by us or our competitors,
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Competitive activities, and
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Additions or departures of key personnel.
These broad market and industry factors may have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock, regardless of our actual operating performance. These factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations.
WE DO NOT ANTICIPATE PAYING ANY CASH DIVIDENDS ON OUR CAPITAL STOCK IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain all of our future earnings, if any, to finance the growth and development of our business, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future. In addition, the terms of any future debt agreements may preclude us from paying dividends. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock will be your sole source of gain for the foreseeable future.
Risks Relating to our Business
WE ARE A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY AND HAVE COMMENCED LIMITED OPERATIONS IN OUR BUSINESS. WE EXPECT TO INCUR SIGNIFICANT OPERATING LOSSES FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.
We are authorized to issue up to 500,000,000 shares of common stock. At present, there are 50,500,011 issued and outstanding shares of common stock. Our Board of Directors has the authority to cause us to issue additional shares of up to 5% per annum of the common stock issued and outstanding without consent of the stockholders. Consequently, our stockholders may experience more dilution in their ownership of our Company in the future, which could have an adverse effect on the trading market for our shares of common stock.
The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2020 contains an explanatory paragraph regarding our ability to continue as a going concern based upon our minimal cash and no source of revenues which are insufficient to cover our operating costs. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
While operating our online systems and attracting a good number of followers to date, we have not yet generated any meaningful revenue from marketplace users. At the date of this document we do not have any paying customers and we cannot guarantee we ever will have any. Even if we obtain new customers, there is no guarantee that we will generate a profit. If we cannot generate a profit, we will have to suspend or cease operations.
The company is reliant upon its existing shareholders and related parties to pay for operating expenses until we generate revenues sufficient to cover our expenses. There is no obligation of these parties to continue making such payments.
ANTI-TAKEOVER AFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF NEVADA STATE LAW HINDER A POTENTIAL TAKEOVER OF THE COMPANY.
Though not now, we may be or in the future we may become subject to Nevada’s control share law. A corporation is subject to Nevada’s control share law if it has more than 200 stockholders, at least 100 of whom are stockholders of record and residents of Nevada, and it does business in Nevada or through an affiliated corporation. The law focuses on the acquisition of a “controlling interest” which means the ownership of outstanding voting shares sufficient, but for the control share law, to enable the acquiring person to exercise the following proportions of the voting power of the corporation in the election of directors: (i) one-fifth or more but less than one-third, (ii) one-third or more but less than a majority, or (iii) a majority or more. The ability to exercise such voting power may be direct or indirect, as well as individual or in association with others.
The effect of the control share law is that the acquiring person, and those acting in association with it, obtains only such voting rights in the control shares as are conferred by a resolution of the stockholders of the corporation, approved at a special or annual meeting of stockholders. The control share law contemplates that voting rights will be considered only once by the other stockholders. Thus, there is no authority to strip voting rights from the control shares of an acquiring person once those rights have been approved. If the stockholders do not grant voting rights to the control shares acquired by an acquiring person, those shares do not become permanent non-voting shares. The acquiring person is free to sell its shares to others. If the buyers of those shares themselves do not acquire a controlling interest, their shares do not become governed by the control share law.
If control shares are accorded full voting rights and the acquiring person has acquired control shares with a majority or more of the voting power, any stockholder of record, other than an acquiring person, who has not voted in favor of approval of voting rights is entitled to demand fair value for such stockholder’s shares.
Nevada’s control share law may have the effect of discouraging takeovers of the corporation. In addition to the control share law, Nevada has a business combination law which prohibits certain business combinations between Nevada corporations and “interested stockholders” for three years after the “interested stockholder” first becomes an “interested stockholder,” unless the corporation’s board of directors approves the combination in advance. For purposes of Nevada law, an “interested stockholder” is any person who is (i) the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of ten percent or more of the voting power of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation, or (ii) an affiliate or associate of the corporation and at any time within the three previous years was the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of ten percent or more of the voting power of the then outstanding shares of the corporation. The definition of the term “business combination” is sufficiently broad to cover virtually any kind of transaction that would allow a potential acquirer to use the corporation’s assets to finance the acquisition or otherwise to benefit its own interests rather than the interests of the corporation and its other stockholders. The effect of Nevada’s business combination law is to potentially discourage parties interested in taking control of us from doing so if it cannot obtain the approval of our board of directors.
ITEM 1B.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENT
Not applicable.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
Since January 23, 2019, the principal executive offices are located at 7950 NW 53rd Street, Suite 337, Miami, FL 33166, our phone number is (305)-239-9993.
The Company’s subsidiary, Boatim Europe, has three separate office leases located at Marina Port Vell Carrer de l'Escar, 26, 08039 Barcelona Spain with OneCoWork. The leases call for rent payments totalling €8,010 plus VAT in monthly payments. The leases are month to month with a six month permanency clause, of which management intends to renew.
We currently have no investment policies as they pertain to real estate, real estate interests or real estate mortgages.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
We know of no material, active or pending legal proceedings against our company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which our director, officer or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
None.
PART II
ITEM 5.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Market for Securities
Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Markets QB exchange (“OTCQB”). There has been limited trading activity in our common stock.
Our common stock commenced quotation on the OTCBB (Pinks) under the trading symbol “EMRD” on 14 December, 2015. In September 2020 our symbol was changed to “BTIM” to reflect the Company’s name change to Boatim Inc. On March 3, 2020 the Company uplisted to the OTCQB trading segment. Because we are quoted on the OTCQB, our common stock may be less liquid, receive less coverage by security analysts and news media, and generate lower prices than might otherwise be obtained if it were listed on a national securities exchange.
The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices for our Common Stock per quarter as reported by the OTC Markets for the quarterly periods indicated below based on our fiscal year end August 31. These prices represent quotations between dealers without adjustment for retail mark-up, markdown or commission, and may not represent actual transactions. There has been no trading activity and hence no price fixings before May 07, 2020.
Holders of our Common Stock
As of August 31, 2020 and 2019, there were 64 and 11 registered stockholders, holding 50,500,011 shares of our issued and outstanding common stock, respectively. As of the date of this document, there are 64 registered stockholders, holding 50,500,011 shares of our issued and outstanding common stock.
Dividend Policy
There are no restrictions in our articles of incorporation or bylaws that prevent us from declaring dividends. The Nevada Revised Statutes, however, do prohibit us from declaring dividends where, after giving effect to the distribution of the dividend:
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We would not be able to pay our debts as they become due in the usual course of business; or
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Our total assets would be less than the sum of our total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed to satisfy the rights of shareholders who have preferential rights superior to those receiving the distribution.
We have not declared any dividends and we do not, at this point in time, plan to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
As of August 31, 2020, there were no outstanding stock options or warrants.
The following sets forth certain information concerning securities which were sold or issued by us without the registration of the securities under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on exemptions from such registration requirements within the past three years:
NONE.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
We did not purchase any of our shares of common stock or other securities during our fiscal years ended August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019, respectively.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
We do not have any equity compensation plans. The company intends to establish an equity compensation plan for employees in the near future.
The service agreements of our CMO and CTO contain sign-up bonus shares of 500,000 shares and 200,000 shares each respectively. The CMO and CPO service agreements contain clauses on performance related bonus share packages of up to 50% of their base salaries per annum.
ITEM 6.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 7.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto included herein. We caution readers regarding certain forward looking statements in the following discussion and elsewhere in this report and in any other statement made by, or on our behalf, whether or not in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are statements not based on historical information and which relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statements made by, or our behalf. We disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements
Results of Operations
We recorded minimal revenues in the amount of $118 and $0 for the years ended August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019, respectively and incurred cost of goods sold of $4 and $0 for the year ended August 31, 2020 and the year ended August 31, 2019, respectively.
The operating expenses were comprised of general and administrative expenses of $617,970 and stock based compensation of $62,500, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020 (compared to $85,720 for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019), an increase of $532,250 in general and administrative expenses. The increase is due to increased operating expenses associated with a concentration of resources in product development, engineering, marketing, reporting and administrative tasks post the acquisition of the Boatim platform as well as operating expenses associated with the new Spanish subsidiary, Boatim Europe. The $62,500 increase is stock based compensation, was attributable to an executive receiving common stock awards.
Other income (expenses) comprised amortization of debt discount in the amount of $168,794, offset by gain on derivative liability of $456,698, both of which are associated with our convertible note debt.
The net loss was $409,914 for the year ended August 31, 2020 (compared to August 31, 2019: $156,018), an increase of approximately 163% as compared to the last year.
Our total assets as of August 31, 2020 were $510,289 (August 31, 2019: $20,478).
Our total current liabilities at August 31, 2020 were $1,499,045 which is comprised of $189,680 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, $348,031 in payables to related parties, $141,276 in operating lease obligations, as well as $1,060,000 in convertible notes, offset by $595,350 of debt discount and $307,446 of derivative liability associated with our convertible notes. A short term loan of $47,962 from an unrelated party was repaid in September 2020. The current liabilities at August 31, 2019 were $761,202 which was comprised of $46,652 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, $214,550 in payables to related parties as well as $500,000 due to a related party for Boatim platform software acquisition. We also have non current liabilities consisting of $38,391 in operating lease obligations at August 31, 2020.
We currently anticipate our operating expenses (being legal and professional fees, IT cost and further website and software development and testing, sales, marketing and advertising, and other expenses) over the next 12 months will be approximately $1,500,000 to $2,000,000.
On August 31, 2020 the Company had authorized 500,000,000 (August 31, 2019: 500,000,000) shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share.
As of August 31, 2020, the Company had 50,500,011 (August 31, 2019: 50,500,011) shares of common stock issued and outstanding and there were no outstanding stock options or warrants. As of the date of this document, the Company has 50,500,011 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
For the year ended August 31, 2020 we reported a net loss of $409,914 and an accumulated deficit of $797,306. As of August 31, 2020 we had cash of $38,427. The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2020 contains an explanatory paragraph regarding our ability to continue as a going concern based upon our minimal cash and no source of revenues which are insufficient to cover our operating costs. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. There are no assurances we will be successful in our efforts to raise capital, develop a source of revenues, report profitable operations or to continue as a going concern, in which event investors would lose their entire investment in our company.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At August 31, 2020, we had $38,427 in cash and there were outstanding liabilities of $1,537,436 (cash of $15,691 and liabilities of $761,202 on August 31, 2019, respectively). There was $509,192 in cash used in operations in 2020 ($26,018 net cash used in operating activities in 2019, respectively) and $270,506 used in investing activities as well as $822,733 provided by financing activities in 2020. There was $70,298 used in cash in investing activities in 2019 and $111,946 in cash provided by financing activities in 2019. This resulted in $22,736 change in net cash in 2020 and $15,223 in 2019.
Cayo Ventures GmbH has verbally agreed to continue to loan the company funds for operating expenses in a limited scenario, but it has no legal obligation to do so.
Cash Requirements /Future Financing
There is limited historical financial information about us upon which to base an evaluation of our performance. We have not meaningfully commenced business operations based upon the amount of revenue we have been able to generate. We are in start-up stage operations. We cannot guarantee we will be successful in our business operations. Our business is subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise, including limited capital resources and possible cost overruns due to price and cost increases in services and products.
We have no assurance that future financing will be available to us on acceptable terms. If financing is not available on satisfactory terms, we may be unable to continue, develop or expand our operations. Equity financing could result in additional dilution to existing shareholders.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors, except as may be disclosed in the section “Recent Events”.
Summary of significant accounting policies:
Refer to Note 2 of the financial statements in ITEM 8 below.
Contractual Obligations
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 7A.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Boatim Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Boatim Inc. and its subsidiary (collectively, the “Company”) as of August 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of August 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern Matter
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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www.malonebailey.com
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2018.
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December 2, 2020
BOATIM INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BOATIM INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BOATIM INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2020 AND 2019
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
BOATIM INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BOATIM INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
Boatim Inc. formerly known as Emerald Data Inc. (“we”, “our, “Boatim”, the “Company”) is a for profit corporation established under the corporate laws of the State of Nevada on August 15, 2014. On January 24, 2019 the Company´s board and shareholders passed a motion to change the Company name to “BOATIM INC.” Its fiscal year end is August 31.
On November 07, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 3 for 1 Reverse stock Split. All share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.
Boatim, Inc. established Boatim Europe S.L. (“Boatim Europe”) as a private limited company pursuant to the laws of Spain on December 18, 2019, with the Company having indirect ownership of one hundred percent of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Boatim Europe. Boatim Europe is currently structured and treated as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company is in the process of collecting and submitting all required paperwork to the Spanish authorities to enter Boatim Inc. as direct owner on public records in Spain.
Originally in the business of producing and distributing furniture, the business was changed to online food blogging as a promotion channel for restaurants, bars and fine dining. Subsequently, following the acquisition of the Boatim software platform, the Company expanded into the boating industry by further developing the software platform. The Boatim software platform is an online boat trading marketplace, combining data-driven technology and our digital marketing capabilities to offer a rolling subscription for service model of access to the platform for the extensive market of global boat dealers.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements on the accrual basis of accounting. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company with its fiscal year end of August 31, and its wholly owned subsidiary. All intercompany accounts, balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation as at August 31.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements of the Company for the periods ended August 31, 2020 and 2019 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. The historical cost of acquiring an item of fixed assets includes the costs necessarily incurred to bring it to the condition and location necessary for its intended use. Costs associated with repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are 3 years.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of contracts, which includes (1) identifying the contracts or agreements with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations in the contract or agreement, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (5) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the services it transfers to its clients.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 825, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments”, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments. ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of August 31, 2020 and 2019.
Authoritative literature provides a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and 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 (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The respective carrying values of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximate their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, accrued liabilities, convertible notes and notes payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments due to their short term maturities.
Foreign Currency
Assets and liabilities of Boatim Europe are translated into U.S. dollars at the respective rates of exchange prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recorded directly in equity as accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (“AOCI”) and will be included as income or expense only upon sale or liquidation of the underlying entity. Boatim Europe considers its local currency (EURO) as its functional currency.
In accordance with ASC Topic 830-30, “Translation of Financial Statements”, monetary asset and liability accounts are translated into the Company’s reporting currency, the US dollar, using the closing exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date, nonmonetary accounts are translated using historical exchange rates and income and expense accounts are translated using the average exchange rate prevailing during the reporting period.
Translation of amounts from the local currency of Boatim Europe into US$ has been made at the following exchange rates:
Capitalized Software Development Costs
Computer software development costs related to software developed for internal use falls under the accounting guidance of ASC Topic 350-40, Intangibles Goodwill and Other-Internal Use Software, in which computer software costs are expensed as incurred during the preliminary project stage and capitalization begins in the application development stage once the capitalization criteria are met. Costs associated with post implementation activities are expensed as incurred.
Costs capitalized during the application development stage include external direct costs of materials and services consumed in developing or obtaining internal-use software. During the years ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, a total of $259,156 and $77,849 in software development costs has been incurred since the acquisition, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company’s long-lived assets, including intangibles, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the historical-cost carrying value of an asset may no longer be appropriate. The Company assesses recoverability of the asset by comparing the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to result from the asset to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flows of the asset, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. An impairment loss is measured as the difference between the net book value and the fair value of the long-lived asset. Long-lived assets were evaluated for impairment and the Company recorded impairment loss on Capitalized software development costs of $0 and $70,298 during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Leases
As of September 1, 2019, the Company adopted the provisions of "Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842 Leases (ASC 842)" using the modified retrospective basis for all agreements
The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and lease liability for all financing and operating leases with terms greater than twelve months. The lease liability is measured based on the present value of the lease payments not yet paid. The right-of-use asset is measured based on the initial measurement of the lease liability adjusted for any direct costs incurred upon commencement of the lease. The right-of-use assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and are tested for impairment in a manner consistent with the other long-lived assets held by the Company.
Derivative Instrument Liability
The Company accounts for derivative instruments in accordance with ASC 815, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other financial instruments or contracts and requires recognition of all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value, regardless of hedging relationship designation. Accounting for changes in fair value of the derivative instruments depends on whether the derivatives qualify as hedging relationships and the types of relationships designated are based on the exposures hedged. At August 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had a derivative liability of $307,446 and $0, respectively,
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management makes its best estimate of the outcome for these items based on information available when the financial statements are prepared. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
The Company computes earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260-10-45 “Earnings per Share”, which requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of the statement of operations. Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive earnings (loss) per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. The Company has no potential dilutive instruments, and therefore, basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are equal.
Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” Under this method, income tax expense is recognized for the amount of: (i) taxes payable or refundable for the current year and (ii) deferred tax consequences of temporary differences resulting from matters that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if based on the weight of the available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
ASC Topic 740-10-30 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC Topic 740-10-40 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. We have no material uncertain tax positions for any of the reporting periods presented.
The Company has evaluated Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 regarding the impact of the decreased tax rates of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. The U.S. federal income tax rate of 21% is being used due to the new tax law recently enacted.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company measures the cost of services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the fair value of the award. For employees and directors and non-employees (effective September 1, 2019), the fair value of the award is measured on the grant date. The fair value amount is then recognized over the period during which services are required to be provided in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period. Stock-based compensation expense is recorded by the Company in the same expense classifications in the consolidated statements of operations, as if such amounts were paid in cash.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On December 18, 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, which modifies ASC 740 to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The ASU’s amendments are based on changes that were suggested by stakeholders as part of the FASB’s simplification initiative (i.e., the Board’s effort to reduce the complexity of accounting standards while maintaining or enhancing the helpfulness of information provided to financial statement users. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company is evaluating the impact of this on its consolidated financial statements.
On January 16, 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01 in response to an EITF consensus. The ASU makes improvements related to the following two topics: (a) Accounting for certain equity securities when the equity method of accounting is applied or discontinued - The ASU clarifies that “an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in accordance with Topic 321 immediately before applying or upon discontinuing the equity method.” (b) Scope considerations related to forward contracts and purchased options on certain securities - The ASU clarifies that “for the purpose of applying paragraph 815-10- 15-141(a) an entity should not consider whether, upon the settlement of the forward contract or exercise of the purchased option, individually or with existing investments, the underlying securities would be accounted for under the equity method in Topic 323 or the fair value option in accordance with the financial instruments guidance in Topic 825.” This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is evaluating the impact of this on its consolidated financial statements.
Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the SEC did not or in management’s opinion will not have a material impact on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company had minimal revenues during year ended August 31, 2020 of $118 and no revenues for the year ended August 31, 2019 and has recurring losses. In addition, the Company had a negative working capital as of August 31, 2020 and has not completed its efforts to establish a source of revenues sufficient to cover operating costs over an extended period of time. Therefore, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management anticipates that the Company will be dependent, for the near future, on borrowings from related parties to fund operating expenses. In light of management’s efforts, there are no assurances that the Company will be successful in any of its endeavors or become financially viable and continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty.
NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Mr. Robert Glass, a lawyer, is providing services free of charge from time to time, such services involving advice on accounting matters and processing of information for reporting services.
The Chief Technology Officer of the Company, Mr. Patrick Heneise is also the owner of Zentered OÜ (fka Heneise Consulting OÜ, “Zentered”). Zentered has provided software development and maintenance services to the Company and has recognized expenses for such services of $39,231 during the year ended August 31, 2020. As of August 31, 2020 nothing remains outstanding.
On September 12, 2019, Veng Kun Lun, an officer and director of the Company, forgave all amounts due to him from the Company, totaling $81,290, which was recorded as additional paid in capital.
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, Cayo Ventures GmbH (“Cayo”), a related party, advanced a total of $774,771 to the Company. Cayo is owned by the former majority shareholder and former officer, Mr. Yves Toelderer. As of August 31, 2020, the Company owed a total of $348,031 to Cayo, which includes $2,833 owed to Yves Toelderer. These loans are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
During the year ended August 31, 2019, the Company issued a note in the amount of $500,000 to Cayo for the purchase of the Boatim software platform. The note matured on January 23, 2020 but was extended to January 23, 2021. On July 21, 2020, the Company cancelled the note when Cayo transferred its claim against the Company to an unrelated party. On the same date, Cayo also assigned a portion of the related party loans (see above) amounting to $560,000 to another unrelated party. The Company then issued convertible notes to these unrelated parties. (See Note 7).
On June 1, 2020, the Company entered into services agreement with Mr. Wolfgang Tippner, as Chief Executive Officer. The agreement calls for a sign-on bonus of $24,000, payable within 6 months from the date of the agreement and a cash compensation for his services of $8,000 per month. During the year ended August 31, 2020, a total of $0 has been paid to Mr. Tippner. As of August 31, 2020, $48,000 in accrued compensation remains outstanding.
On June 1, 2020, the Company entered into a service agreement with Mr. Patrick Heneise, as Chief Technology Officer. The agreement calls for an equity bonus of 200,000 common shares of the company within 6 months of the date of the agreement. As cash compensation for his services he is to receive a total of €35,000, payable at €2,500 per month for technology consulting services and a €5,000 executive services fee payable annually. During the year ended August 31, 2020, a total of $2,968 has been paid to Mr. Heneise. As of August 31, 2020, $8,864 in accrued compensation remains outstanding.
On June 15, 2020, the Company entered into a service agreement with Mr. Chris Roy, as Chief Product Officer. The agreement calls for a base salary of €125,000 per year. In addition, Mr. Roy is eligible to receive a performance bonus equal to 50% of his base salary, based upon targets set by the board of directors of the Company. During the year ended August 31, 2020, a total of $33,145 has been paid to Mr. Roy. As of August 31, 2020, $23,140 in accrued compensation remains outstanding.
On July 1, 2020, the Company entered into a service agreement with Mr. Patrick Burkert, as Chief Marketing Officer. The agreement calls for a sign on bonus of 500,000 shares of restricted common stock, of which 50,000 shares are due within two weeks of the date of the agreement, 200,000 shares after 6 months, and the remaining shares after 12 months. He will also receive a base salary of €144,000 per year. In addition, Mr. Burkert is eligible to receive a performance bonus equal to 50% of his base salary, based upon targets set by the board of directors of the Company. During the year ended August 31, 2020, a total of $71,400 has been paid to Mr. Burkert in cash compensation. As of August 31, 2020, $0 in accrued cash compensation remains outstanding. During the year ended August 31, 2020, the Company recognized $62,500 of stock-based compensation expense for the 50,000 shares earned by Mr. Burkert.
NOTE 5 - LEASES
On February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The ASU introduces a new leasing model for both lessees and lessors. Topic 842 provides guidance in how to identify whether a lease arrangement exists. Management has evaluated its leasing arrangements and has classified these as operating leases. Additionally, the lease terms of each of our office leases are short term in nature, however, the Company elected to apply ASC Topic 842 to these leases, because we intend to renew each lease for terms longer than 12 months. As a result of the adoption of ASC Topic 842, the Company recognized a right-of-use asset and operating lease liabilities of $250,066 based on the present value of the minimum rental payments utilizing a discount rate of 2.19%.
Operating Lease Obligations
On August 01, 2019, the Company entered into an office lease for a six person office space located at Marina Port Vell Carrer de l'Escar, 26, 08039 Barcelona Spain with OnCoWork. The lease calls for rent payments of €2,340 plus VAT in monthly payments. The lease begins August 01, 2019, is month to month with a six month permanency clause, of which management intends to renew.
On December 01, 2019, the Company entered into an office lease for a nine person office space located at Marina Port Vell Carrer de l'Escar, 26, 08039 Barcelona Spain with OneCoWork. The lease calls for rent payments of €3,120 plus VAT in monthly payments. The lease begins December 01, 2019, is month to month with a six month permanency clause, of which management intends to renew.
On April 20, 2020, the Company entered into an office lease for a six person office space located at Marina Port Vell Carrer de l'Escar, 26, 08039 Barcelona Spain with OneCoWork. The lease calls for rent payments of €2,550 plus VAT in monthly payments. The lease begins April 20, 2020 is month to month with a six month permanency clause, of which management intends to renew.
The Company has recorded operating lease expense in the amount of $87,762 during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020. As of August 31, 2020, the discount rate for these leases is 2.19% and the weighted average remaining term is 15 months.
Future minimum operating lease payments at August 31, 2020 consist of:
NOTE 6 - LOAN PAYABLE
On July 27, 2020, the Company received a short term loan from an unrelated third party in the amount of €40,000. The loan is unsecured, has no maturity date and is non interest bearing. As of August 31, 2020, the USD equivalent of $47,962 remains outstanding. The loan was repaid on September 30, 2020.
NOTE 7 - CONVERTIBLE NOTES
On July 21, 2020, the Company issued convertible notes in the amount of $500,000 and $560,000 to two unrelated parties in exchange for their assumption of the December 08, 2018 note and related party loans owed to Cayo for the same amounts. (See Note 4). The notes do not bear interest and mature on January 22, 2021. The note in the amount of $500,000 is convertible into common shares at the rate equivalent to 70% of the Company’s 30 day average stock price prior to conversion. The second note in the amount of $560,000 is convertible into common stock at the rate equivalent to 80% of the Company’s 30 day average stock price prior to conversion. Due to these provisions, the embedded conversion option qualified for derivative accounting under ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging. The Company recorded a debt discount totaling $764,144, as well as amortization of debt discount of $168,794 for the year ended August 31, 2020.
A summary of value changes to the notes for the year ended August 31, 2020 is as follows:
NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVE LIABILITY
The Company has determined that the variable conversion prices under its convertible notes caused the embedded conversion feature to be accounted for as a derivative instrument. The derivative instruments were valued at loan origination date and at August 31, 2020 using the Black Scholes option pricing model, under the following assumptions:
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(1)
The risk -free interest rate was determined by management using the one month Treasury bill yield as of the valuation dates.
(2)
The expected dividend yield is based on the Company’s current dividend yield as the best estimate of projected dividend yield for periods within the expected term of the share options and similar instruments.
(3)
The volatility was determined by referring to the average historical volatility of a peer group of public companies because we do not have sufficient trade history to determine our historical volatility.
(4)
The exercise term is the remaining contractual term of the convertible notes at the valuation dates.
The change in fair values of the derivative liabilities related to the Convertible Notes for the year ended August 31, 2020 is summarized as:
NOTE 9 - CAPITAL STOCK
As of August 31, 2020 a total of 50,500,011 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding. The stock-based compensation of 50,000 shares of common stock to Patrick Burkert has not been issued as yet.
NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES
The Company provides for income taxes under FASB ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. FASB ASC 740 requires the use of an asset and liability approach in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and the tax rates in effect currently.
FASB ASC 740 requires the reduction of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance, if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In the Company’s opinion, it is uncertain whether they will generate sufficient taxable income in the future to fully utilize the net deferred tax asset. Accordingly, a valuation allowance equal to the deferred tax asset has been recorded.
On December 22, 2017, the US Congress enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform Legislation), which made significant changes to US federal income tax law including a reduction in the corporate tax rate to 21% for tax years beginning with 2018. These changes will impact the changes in the valuation allowance, components of the tax rate reconciliation and realization of loss carryforwards.
The Company has available net operating loss carry-forward of approximately $713,900. The availability of the Company’s net operating loss carry forwards are subject to limitation if there is a 50% or more positive change in the ownership of the Company’s stock.
Uncertain Tax Positions
Unrecognized income tax benefits represent income tax positions taken on income tax returns but not yet recognized in the financial statements. If recognized, substantially all of the unrecognized tax benefits for the Company’s fiscal years ended August 31, 2020 and 2019 would affect the effective income tax rate. There were no unrecognized income tax benefits as of August 31, 2020 and 2019.
The Company recognizes the interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company did not recognize any expenses any interest and penalties as of August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
All tax years since inception are open for examination by taxing authorities.
NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
From September 01, 2020 until the date of this document (December 2, 2020) the Company borrowed from Cayo the total amount of $360,528. The advances are unsecured, due on demand and non-interest bearing.
On September 22, 2020 the board approved the issuance of up to $5,000,000 in 6-months debt, convertible at 80% of the Company´s 30-day average stock trading price at the time of conversion. At the date of this document the Company has received a total of $62,500 from an unrelated party under this facility.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None
ITEM 9A.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of August 31, 2020, the end of the year covered by this report, our management concluded its evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures.
Disclosure controls and procedures refer to controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures.
Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
With respect to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operations of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon our evaluation regarding the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020 our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act. Our management is also required to assess and report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 404”). Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2020. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control - Integrated Framework. Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of such date to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. We note the following deficiencies that management believes to be material weaknesses:
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The Company’s lack of segregation of duties.
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Lack of an audit committee
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Lack of control procedures that include multiple levels of review over financial reporting.
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Management has not established appropriate and rigorous procedures for evaluating internal controls over financial reporting. Due to limited resources and lack of segregation of duties, documentation of the limited control structure has not been accomplished.
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We employ policies and procedures for reconciliation of the financial statements and note disclosures, however, these processes are not appropriately documented.
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Management has not established methodical and consistent data back-up procedures to ensure loss of data will not occur.
The Company is evaluating the necessity of implementing procedures to rectify these weaknesses.
A material weakness (within the meaning of PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 5) is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of the company’s financial reporting.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Control and Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting in the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, which were identified in connection with our management’s evaluation required by paragraph (d) of rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
Part III
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
Directors and Executive Officers
Set forth below are the present directors, director nominees and executive officers of the Company as of November 23, 2020. There are no other persons who have been nominated or chosen to become directors nor are there any other persons who have been chosen to become executive officers. There are no arrangements or understandings between any of the directors, officers and other persons pursuant to which such person was selected as a director or an officer. Directors are elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been elected and have qualified. Officers are appointed to serve until the meeting of the board of directors following the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified.
The persons named above are expected to hold their offices/positions until the next annual meeting of our stockholders. The officer and director set forth herein is our only officer, director, promoter and control person, as that term is defined in the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1933.
Information about our Executive Officers
The business experience during the past five years of the person presently listed above as an Officer or Director of the Company is as follows:
Mr. Wolfgang Tippner
Mr. Tippner is a seasoned venture capitalist and financier with over 40 years of experience as a capital markets professional and as director of public and private companies. Boatim benefits from Mr. Tippner's wealth of experience as a savvy deal maker, an adept financier and as a results-driven leader of dynamic public companies.
Mr. Tippner is a certified financial and capital markets adviser (“Zertifizierter Finanz- und Boersenberater”), a qualification awarded to him in 1998 by the Association of Financial Services Institutes (“Verband der Finanzdienstleistungsinstitute”) in Frankfurt, Germany. The company enjoys Mr. Tippner's large international network of contacts within several industries and his years of experience in steering multiple early stage start-up companies through this phase of ultra-rapid growth, product rollouts and rapid scaling of the business.
Patrick Heneise
Mr. Heneise has been in software development since the year 2000. He holds a BSc. In Computer Science in Media from University of Furtwangen, Germany, and a MSc. in Media Technology from the University of Leiden, Netherlands. He has been a research assistant, web developer and marketing intern; is proficient with node.js service and microservice architectures, ReactJS & VenueJS front-end apps, API architecture, cloud deployment, Couchbase, Redis, Elasticsearch NoSQL archtitectures.
Mr. Heneise has founded and served as Managing Partner of Nachschicht GbR for 5 years up until August 2011, has been a collaborator at Barcelona.IO until 2015 and a Managing Partner at blended technologies S.L. until October 2017. Since 2019 he has been a Director and CTO at Boatim, and he currently also serves as CEO at Zentered OÜ, an Estonia based software solutions company he fully owns.
Patrick Burkert
Mr. Burkert brings more than two decades of marketing experience to Boatim. Specialized in growth marketing, effective sales and purpose-driven communications in startups, he holds a B.Sc. in Online Media from FH Furtwangen, a M.A in Digital Media from HdM Stuttgart. From his Phd-Program in Experience Design at TU Berlin with Telekom Innovation Laboratories he moved into the Tech Industry.
As a serial entrepreneur he founded the global short-term real estate marketplace Go-PopUp (popupBLN GmbH 2013-17, PopCorner SL 2017-18. He has held a management position in TravelPerk in Barcelona (2018), and is a founder and director of OGNC (2018 - to date), an entrepreneurial consulting co-creagency for growth marketing strategies. Since 2020, he has been a Director and CMO at Boatim.
Chris Roy
Mr. Roy has worked across design, product, and engineering teams for over 14 years, most recently with market-leading companies like Skyscanner and TravelPerk. Prior to building out the Product Design team at TravelPerk, he previously held various design and engineering positions at TescoBank, Sumerian, GFI Software, and Axios Systems, designing and building SaaS products for global markets. He graduated from Edinburgh’s Napier University with a Bdes(Hons) in Design Futures. He was sole proprietor of Northswiss between 2007-2020, a product design agency. Since 2020, he has been a Director and CPO at Boatim.
Veng Kun LUN
Mr. Veng Kun Lun has more than 25 years’ experience in the marketing and sales industry. He is CEO of New Asia Energy, Inc., and was formerly Sales Manager of Jardine Office Solution, Macau; Founder and Director of All-In-One Officer Solution Co Ltd. He also was the founder and president of Green Environment Protection Association of Macau. In 2015, he was invited to be the Advisor of Overseas Chinese Federation of Fangchengang & Baise City in Guanxi, China. Mr. Lun holds a Diploma in Business Management from the Hong Kong Management Association.
Teck Siong LIM
Mr. Lim holds a Diploma in Business and Management from KDU College, Malaysia. Prior to joining the company, he was a unit sale manager of Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Berhad, Malaysia. He was awarded the Million Dollar Producer Club in 1995, 1996 and 1997, and Supremacy Award winner of year 2000, 2001 and 2002. Mr. Lim brings more than 20 years of managerial experience in executive level finance to the Company.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The following summary compensation table indicates the cash and non-cash compensation earned from the Company during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2020 and 2019 by the current and former executive officers of the Company and each of the other two highest paid executives or directors, if any, whose total compensation exceeded $100,000 during those periods.
Notes:
Teck Sion Lim received no compensation in 2020 and 2019
Identification of Significant Employees
We have no significant employees other than our officers and directors.
Family Relationship
We currently do not have any officers or directors of our Company who are related to each other.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
We are not aware of any conflicts of interest with any of our executive officers or directors.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
During the past ten years no director, executive officer, promoter or control person of the Company has been involved in the following:
(1)
A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law which was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing;
(2)
Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);
(3)
Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:
i. Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity;
ii. Engaging in any type of business practice; or
iii. Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws;
(4)
Such person was the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
(5)
Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated;
(6)
Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated;
(7)
Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of:
i. Any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; or
ii. Any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or
iii. Any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
(8)
Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.
Code of Ethics
We have not adopted a code of ethics that applies to our officers, directors and employees. When we do adopt a code of ethics, we will disclose it in a Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the number of shares of our common stock owned beneficially as of August 31, 2020 by: (i) each person (including any group) known to us to own more than five percent (5%) of any class of our voting securities, (ii) our director, and or (iii) our officer. Unless otherwise indicated, the stockholder listed possesses sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown.
Notes to Summary Compensation Table
(1) A beneficial owner of a security includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of shares; and (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition of shares. Certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (if, for example, persons share the power to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of the date as of which the information is provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount of shares beneficially owned by such person (and only such person) by reason of these acquisition rights. As of August 31, 2020, there were 50,500,011 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.
Changes in Control
There are no present arrangements or pledges of the Company’s securities which may result in a change in control of the Company
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
Director Independence
For purposes of determining director independence, we have applied the definitions set out in NASDAQ Rule 5605(a)(2). The OTCBB on which shares of common stock are quoted does not have any director independence requirements. The NASDAQ definition of “Independent Director” means a person other than an Executive Officer or employee of the Company or any other individual having a relationship which, in the opinion of the Company's Board of Directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director.
According to the NASDAQ definition, we do not have any independent directors because each is also an executive officer of the Company. All current directors are or may become in the future shareholders of the Company.
Related Party Transactions
Mr. Robert Glass, a lawyer, is providing services free of charge from time to time, such services involving advice on accounting matters and processing of information for reporting services.
The Chief Technology Officer of the Company, Mr. Patrick Heneise is also the owner of Zentered OÜ (fka Heneise Consulting OÜ). Zentered has provided software development and maintenance services and has billed approximately $39,231 during the year ended August 31, 2020.
On September 12, 2019, Veng Kun Lun, an officer and director of the Company, forgave all amounts due to him from the Company, totaling $81,290, which was recorded as additional paid in capital.
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, Cayo Ventures GmbH (“Cayo”), a related party, advanced a total of $774,771 to the Company. Cayo is owned by the former majority shareholder and former officer, Mr. Yves Toelderer. As of August 31, 2020, the Company owed a total of $348,031 to Cayo which includes $2,833 owed to Yves Toelderer. These loans are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
During the year ended August 31, 2019, the Company issued a note in the amount of $500,000 to Cayo for the purchase of the Boatim software platform. The note matured on January 23, 2020 but was extended to January 23, 2021. On July 21, 2020, Cayo cancelled the note when it transferred its claim against the Company to an unrelated party. On the same date, Cayo also assigned a portion of the related party loans (see above) amounting to $560,000 to another unrelated party. The Company then issued convertible notes to these unrelated parties. (See Note 6).
On June 1, 2020, the Company entered into services agreement with Mr. Wolfgang Tippner, as Chief Executive Officer. The agreement calls for a sing-on bonus of $24,000, payable within 6 months from the date of the agreement and a cash compensation for his services of $8,000 per month. During the year ended August 31, 2020, a total of $0 has been paid to Mr. Tippner. As of August 31, 2020, $48,000 in accrued compensation remains outstanding.
On June 1, 2020, the Company entered into a service agreement with Mr. Patrick Heneise, as Chief Technology Officer. The agreement calls for an equity bonus of 200,000 common shares of the company within 6 months of the date of the agreement. As cash compensation for his services he is to receive a total of €35,000, payable at €2,500 per month for technology consulting services and a €5,000 executive services fee payable annually. During the year ended August 31, 2020, a total of $2,968 has been paid to Mr. Heneise. As of August 31, 2020, $8,864 in accrued compensation remains outstanding.
On June 15, 2020, the Company entered into a service agreement with Mr. Chris Roy, as Chief Product Officer. The agreement calls for a base salary of €125,000 per year. In addition, Mr. Roy is eligible to receive a performance bonus equal to 50% of his base salary, based upon targets set by the board of directors of the Company. During the year ended August 31, 2020, a total of $33,145 has been paid to Mr. Roy. As of August 31, 2020, $23,140 in accrued compensation remains outstanding.
On July 1, 2020, the Company entered into a service agreement with Mr. Patrick Burkert, as Chief Marketing Officer. The agreement calls a sign on bonus of 500,000 shares of restricted common stock as a sign on bonus, 50,000 shares within two weeks of the date of the agreement, a further 200,000 shares after 6 months, and the remaining shares after 12 months. He will also receive a base salary of €144,000 per year. In addition, Mr. Burkert is eligible to receive a performance bonus equal to 50% of his base salary, based upon targets set by the board of directors of the Company. During the year ended August 31, 2020, a total of $71,400 has been paid to Mr. Burkert in cash compensation. As of August 31, 2020, $0 in accrued cash compensation remains outstanding. During the year ended August 31, 2020, the Company recognized $62,500 of stock-based compensation expense for the 50,000 shares earned by Mr. Burkert.
Other than the foregoing, none of the directors or executive officers of the Company, nor any person who owned of record or was known to own beneficially more than 5% of the Company’s outstanding shares of its Common Stock, nor any associate or affiliate of such persons or companies, has any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction that has occurred during the past fiscal year, or in any proposed transaction, which has materially affected or will affect the Company.
With regard to any future related party transaction, we plan to fully disclose any and all related party transactions in the following manner:
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Disclosing such transactions in reports where required;
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Disclosing in any and all filings with the SEC, where required;
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Obtaining disinterested directors consent; and
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Obtaining shareholder consent where required.
Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
On August 27, 2020 the Company appointed Malone Bailey LLP as the Company’s registered independent public accounting firm. Our principal independent accountant during the year ended August 31, 2020 was Malone Bailey LLP. Their pre-approved fees billed to the Company are set forth below:
During the year ended August 31, 2020，the total audit and audit-related fees billed was $56,200, for tax services was $0 and for all other services was $0.
During the year ended August 31, 2019，the total audit and audit-related fees billed was $16,000, for tax services was $0 and for all other services was $0.
Audit fees are charged by the auditor for providing its audit report. Fees for audit-related services might be charged by lawyers or valuers providing third party expertise or opinions required to prepare or provide the audit report
Fees for tax services might be charged by accountants or tax advisors for providing services that relate to tax matters like tax calculations, tax advice or tax filings.
Fees for other services might be charged by any other service provider for providing any other service that might be of interest to the company.
Part IV
ITEM 15.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
The following exhibits are included with this annual report:
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*Pursuant to Regulation S-T, this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Boatim, Inc.
Registrant
Date: December 2, 2020
By:
/s/ Wolfgang Tippner
Wolfgang Tippner
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: December 2, 2020
By:
/s/ Teck Siong LIM
Teck Siong LIM
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)