Item 1. Description of Business Forward Looking Statements
This annual report contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section entitled “Risk Factors” that may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
In this annual report, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars and all references to “common shares” refer to the common shares in our capital stock.
Company History and Business
Alternet Systems, Inc. (the "Company"), was organized under the laws of the State of Nevada on June 26, 2000, under the name North Pacific Capital Corp. In 2001 the Company changed its name to SchoolWeb Systems Inc. and then, in 2002, to Alternet Systems, Inc. On December 31, 2007, the Company executed a merger with TekVoice Communications, Inc. of Miami, Florida. Since then the Company has changed business focus and strategy to mobile financial services and mobile security. In 2011, TekVoice became inactive.
2009 - to 2013 Focus on Mobile Financial Services and Security
Since late 2009, the Company had focused its investment and operational expertise on the mobile value added services markets of mobile financial transactions and security, through two new subsidiaries. These subsidiaries, Alternet Transaction Systems, Inc. (d/b/a Utiba Americas, which is 49% owned by Utiba Pte, Ltd) and International Mobile Security (IMS, which is 40% owned by General Services Holding LLC) were launched within the fiscal year 2010. The new lines of business and Company focus were intended to provide new revenue streams and profitability from the high growth segments of the mobile value added service market, namely mobile financial services and mobile security. Growth of both of these market segments was driven by the exponential adoption of mobile phones which in 2012 reached more than 70%, of the global population, with a total of 5 billion phones.
Effective on October 15, 2013, the Company, Utiba Pte Ltd (“Utiba”), Alternet Transaction Systems Inc. (“ATS”) and Utiba Guatemala S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of ATS, (“Utiba Guatemala”) entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement in order to effect the sale by ATS of all of its business and assets to Utiba, as described below (“ATS Transaction”). Consummation of the transactions set out in the APA are conditions upon the approval of the shareholders of the Company.
The Company operates its mobile financial services sales business through ATS, a Florida corporation, as a joint venture entity currently owned 51% by the Company and 49% by Utiba, and which does business as Utiba Americas
Utiba is a software developer and professional services provider of a mobile financial services software for the telecommunications, banking and financial services industry.
The shareholders of Utiba (the “Utiba Sellers”) have also agreed to sell the entire issued share capital of Utiba.
Overview of the ATS Transaction and Consideration Payable
The transaction, which was subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Company, involved the following components:
1.
The sale pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement by ATS of substantially all of its business and assets to Utiba (including the assumption by Utiba of certain liabilities related to such business and assets), in consideration for up to $3,100,000 in cash (the "Cash Purchase Price") subject to certain adjustments related to certain net receivables or liabilities, as the case may be, and reduction to the extent of certain tax liabilities of ATS. The amount of $300,000 of the Cash Purchase Price will be held back to cover certain claims that may be made under the indemnification provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement.
2.
The entry by the Company into a non-compete covenant in favor of Utiba and its affiliates in the mobile payment, top up and mobile financial services industry for a period of 36 months, in consideration for a payment in cash on closing of the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Closing”) of $2,200,000;
3.
The release by the Company of Utiba from all its obligations under the ATS Shareholders Agreement, in consideration for a payment in cash on Closing of $200,000;
4.
Upon Closing, Utiba shall transfer its 49% interest in ATS to the Company so that the Company will own 100% of ATS after Closing.
The maximum aggregate consideration, including contingent earn-out consideration that ATS and the Company realized in connection with the ATS Transaction is approximately $5,500,000. The consideration payable under the Asset Purchase Agreement was subject to adjustment and certain deductions.
A Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 21, 2014 and the necessary approval was obtained with over 99% of the votes cast voting in favor. On March 4, 2014 the ATS Transaction was finalized.
Accordingly, much of the comments made related to 2013 and prior will no longer be applicable to the Company post the ATS Transaction.
For 2014, Alternet will transform into an accelerator of high growth, emerging mobile and digital, technology and services companies, in the digital currency and the mobile and digital security fields. Our goal is to expand the horizons of individuals and organizations, by providing a growth and networking platform, empowering them to go beyond their expectations and goals
Alternet has evolved from a technology company developing educational content delivery software to an organization highly skilled in new payments technology, with future interests in digital currency, micro payments, and secure mobile financial transactions.
In 2014, the Company’s expected milestones are:
to enter into arrangements with select digital currencies, with the first having taken place in February 2014 with Ven (refer to Note 16 in the Consolidated Financial Statements - Subsequent Events);
to provide end to end security for digital currencies;
to launch the digital currency bank, fully compliant with government regulations, FX exchange capabilities;
to invest in micro payment services to the unbanked and global diasporas;
to invest in alternative financial services to the retail industry emerging markets;
to attract key talent specialized in the digital economy; and
to prepare to up-list into a national exchange.
The Company competed in two distinct industries, mobile financial services and mobile security. In mobile financial services, the Company had unique features in its product offerings and was considered a global pioneer and market leader, consistently ranked by independent surveys amongst the top three in the world. The Company’s technology had been developed and improved over numerous years and provided clients with a complete suite of applications and functionality that addressed all current market applications and usage. The Company was geographically focused on the entire Western Hemisphere (North, Central and South America and the Caribbean), it was the market leader in terms of deployments.
Nevertheless, the Company competed with significantly larger companies that are better financed. However, these competitors, while larger, are not entirely focused on mobile financial services resulting in opportunities for the Company to leverage its greater experience, flexibility and agility to garner business and market share. Over the last couple of years there had been market consolidation resulting in smaller companies, with market name recognition, being absorbed by larger organizations eager to capture market share and/or obtain technology. This trend is expected to continue over the foreseeable time horizon. The Company was one of the last independent players in the industry with name recognition, market share and proven technology.
2014 and Beyond
In light of the slowing in the number of projects as well as the lengthening of the time for projects to become profitable, continued consolidation by large, well-capitalized concerns with global reach, extensive sales and marketing functions and substantial R&D budgets is expected. Benefitting from existing large customer bases product cross-selling and bundling of services, as appropriate, will be necessary to gain market share afforded through pricing flexibility. Industry participants with single product offerings will be at a significant disadvantage and relegated to niche markets and segments.
Research and Development
The Company spent a judicious amount in research and development expenditures. In mobile financial services, the Company primarily relied on its joint-venture partner’s longstanding and continued research and development, and as needed, purchases the necessary technology. In 2011, the Company purchased $1.5 million in intellectual property from Utiba Pte. The intellectual property encompassed all applications and functionality of Utiba’s platform, permitting the Company to offer comprehensive services to clients. In mobile security, the Company had its own proprietary technology and was in constant development to address client and market needs. Further product development and refinement in mobile security was required.
Employees
The Company’s staff decreased in 2013, partly reflecting the pending sale of assets and business of Utiba Americas. At year-end 2013, total staff stood at 12 (20 in 2012). The Company continues to outsource contract work as appropriate.
Item 1A.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Note required for Smaller Reporting Companies.
Item 1B.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2.
Item 2. Properties
Executive Offices
Our corporate headquarters are leased and are located at 2665 S. Bayshore Dr., Suite 305, Miami Florida, 33133. At the present time, we do not have any real estate holdings and there are no plans to acquire any real property interests.
Item 3.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Other than as described below, management is not aware of any legal proceedings (either presently engaged in or contemplated) by any government authority or other party involving the Company, its properties or its products.
On May 10, 2010, the Company received noticed that they had been named as Defendants in a lawsuit whereby the Plaintiffs are seeking a judgment of $6,889 including interest of $1,444 for unpaid invoices. The Company had 30 days to respond to the notice before a default judgment is awarded. As at December 31, 2013, the full amount has been accrued and is included in accounts payable.
On September 20, 2012, the Company received a Demand for Arbitration notice that it had been named as party in a claim whereby the Claimant is seeking a judgment for damages that may exceed $1,000,000, subsequently increased to $5,000,000 resulting from failure to perform its obligations under an Agreement signed between the Claimant and the Company’s joint-venture partner. The Company was not party to the Agreement but was named in the notice. The Company engaged legal representatives which have requested a motion for the lawsuit to be dismissed against the Company as it was not party to the agreement in dispute. On September 25, 2013, a settlement agreement was signed between the Claimant and the Company’s joint-venture partner; as such, the Company was cleared of any obligations under the lawsuit.
No directors, officers, or affiliate of the Company is (i) a party adverse to the Company in any legal proceedings, or (ii) has an adverse interest to the Company in any legal proceedings.
Item 4.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters Market for Common Stock
The Company’s securities trade on the NASD’s OTCQB under the symbol “ALYI”.
The following table summarizes the high and low bid prices for our common stock for the periods indicated as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board:
Holders of Common Stock
On December 31, 2013, there were 95,737,389 shares outstanding. There are 122 security holders, both held directly and through institutions or stock brokerage firms.
Dividend Policy
We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock and have no present intention of paying any dividends on the shares of our common stock. Our current policy is to retain earnings, if any, for use in our operations and in the development of our business. Our future dividend policy will be determined from time to time by our board of directors.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company:
issued 1,140,590 common shares valued at $145,388 for employment incentives in accordance with employment agreements;
issued 2,840,596 common shares valued at $199,048 for legal, consulting, and investor relations services rendered;
issued 700,000 common shares valued at $105,000 for investor relations to be rendered over a twelve month period which were included in deferred compensation; and
issued 2,000,000 common shares valued at $100,000 for investor relations to be released upon achieving certain benchmarks which were included in deferred compensation.
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company:
issued 3,333,333 common shares valued at $500,000 for share subscriptions received in the prior year;
issued 5,978,317 common shares valued at $1,210,344 for debt settlements and convertible debenture agreements of which 2,138,358 shares valued at $113,333 were obligated to be issued at December 31, 2011;
issued 372,703 common shares valued at $56,873 for employment incentives in accordance with employment agreements;
issued 1,200,025 common shares valued at $204,803 for legal, accounting, and consulting services rendered; and
cancelled 1,000,000 common shares valued at $140,000 previously issued for employment incentives during the year ended December 31, 2011.
In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company issued common shares for the following subscriptions received during the year:
on May 17, 2012, the Company issued 1,402,116 common shares at $0.10 per share for total cash proceeds of $143,528;
on June 4, 2012, the Company issued 1,264,550 common shares at $0.10 per share for total cash proceeds of $134,171; and
on December 26, 2012, the Company issued 2,333,333 common shares at $0.15 per share for total cash proceeds of $350,000.
Convertible Debenture Notes
On August 29, 2012, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $44,438. The note carries interest at the rate of 10% per annum and was due on February 28, 2013. Since the note was not repaid on maturity, the holder is entitled to convert all or any portion of the original principal face value of the note into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion value of $0.075. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price being $0.045 below the market price on August 29, 2012 of $0.12 provided a value of $26,663. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $8,596 (2012 - $18,067) of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2013, $50,051 (2012 - $37,364) of principal, accrued interest, and unamortized debt discount on this note was included in other loans payable. The note is past due and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
On September 26, 2012, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $60,000. The note carries interest at the rate of 10% per annum and was due on March 31, 2013. Since the note was not repaid on maturity, the holder is entitled to convert all or any portion of the original principal face value of the note into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion value of $0.075. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price being $0.045 below the market price on September 26, 2012 of $0.12 provided a value of $36,000. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $17,419 (2012 - $18,581) of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2013, $67,118 (2012 - $44,175) of principal and accrued interest, and unamortized debt discount on this note was included in other loans payable. The note is past due and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
On October 19, 2012, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $80,000. The note carries interest at the rate of 10% per annum and was due on April 30, 2013. Since the note was not repaid on maturity, the holder is entitled to convert all or any portion of the original principal face value of the note into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion value of $0.075. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price being $0.085 below the market price on October 19, 2012 of $0.16 provided a value of $80,000. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $49,741 (2012 - $30,259) of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2013, $88,986 (2012 - $31,881) of principal, accrued interest, and unamortized debt discount on this note was included in other loans payable. The note is past due and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
On January 25, 2013, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $80,000. The note carries interest at the rate of 10% per annum and was due on October 22, 2013. Since the note was not repaid on maturity, the holder is entitled to convert all or any portion of the original principal face value of the note into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion value of $0.075. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price being $0.055 below the market price on January 25, 2013 of $0.13 provided a value of $58,667. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $58,667 of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2013, $87,474 of principal, accrued interest, and unamortized debt discount on this note was included in other loans payable. The note is past due and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
On April 24, 2013, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $50,000. The note carries interest at the rate of 10% per annum and was due on October 31, 2013. Since the note was not repaid on maturity, the holder is entitled to convert all or any portion of the original principal face value of the note into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion value of $0.075. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price being $0.025 below the market price on April 24, 2013 of $0.10 provided a value of $16,667. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $16,667 of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2013, $53,452 of principal, accrued interest, and unamortized debt discount on this note was included in other loans payable. The note is past due and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
Other Loans Payable
On January 25, 2011, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a director $20,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on April 25, 2011. This loan was not repaid on its maturity and has since been renewed several times with the unpaid principal and interest being capitalized to the loan balance on each renewal. On July 1, 2013, the director combined this loan with a total unpaid principal and interest balance of $2,864 with two other matured loans and extended the maturity date to December 29, 2013. All other terms remained the same.
On February 9, 2011, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a director $5,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on May 9, 2011. This loan was not repaid on its maturity and has since been renewed several times with the unpaid principal and interest being capitalized to the loan balance on each renewal. On July 1, 2013, the director combined this loan with a total unpaid principal and interest balance of $6,324 with two other matured loans and extended the maturity date to December 29, 2013. All other terms remained the same.
On February 11, 2011, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a director $8,988 plus interest at 10% per annum on May 11, 2011. This loan was not repaid on its maturity and has since been renewed several times with the unpaid principal and interest being capitalized to the loan balance on each renewal. On July 1, 2013, the director combined this loan with a total unpaid principal and interest balance of $11,365 with two other matured loans and extended the maturity date to December 29, 2013. All other terms remained the same.
On July 1, 2013, the above three promissory notes to one director of the Company were combined which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest on the three separate promissory notes totaling $20,553 into one promissory note and extended the maturity date to December 29, 2013. All other terms remained the same. The note is past due and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $1,036 (2012 - $874 for all three previous promissory notes) of interest relating to this loan. The balance owed is included in due to related parties.
On January 25, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $100,000 plus interest at 12% per annum on April 24, 2012. On April 8, 2012, the Company signed a debt settlement agreement with the creditor whereby the creditor converted the outstanding principal and interest of $102,466 into 683,105 common shares of the Company and 409,863 warrants. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 per share until October 8, 2013. The Company issued 409,863 warrants on April 9, 2012, 113,889 common shares on April 11, 2012, 400,000 common shares on April 19, 2012, 152,778 common shares on April 26, 2012, and 16,438 common shares on May 7, 2012 resulting in a full repayment of the loan. Using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the fair market value of the warrants at the time of issuance was determined to be $85,198 with the following assumptions: (1) risk-free rate of interest of 0.07%, (2) an expected life of 1.5 years, (3) expected stock price volatility of 178.93%, and (4) expected dividend yield of zero.
On February 1, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $200,000 plus interest at 24% per annum on May 1, 2012. On May 1, 2012, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $211,836 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to September 30, 2012. On October 1, 2012, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $233,147 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to January 31, 2013. The note was not repaid by January 31, 2013; as a result, $18,856 of unpaid interest was capitalized to the principal resulting in a total principal balance outstanding of $252,003 which is incurring a late payment charge of 0.10% per day on any unpaid balances. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $75,507 of late payment charges which is included in the outstanding principal and interest balance of $309,274 (2012 - $14,104 of interest in a principal and interest balance of $247,251). The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
On October 10, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $50,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on April 8, 2013. On April 9, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $52,479 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to October 6, 2013. The note was not repaid by October 6, 2013 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $3,839 (2012 - $1,137) of interest relating to this loan.
On November 19, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $100,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on May 18, 2013. The loan was not repaid by its maturity date; as such, a late payment charge is being accrued on the unpaid principal and interest of $104,959. On December 9, 2013, the Company paid the creditor $15,000 towards the late payment charges. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $13,260 (2012- $1,178) of interest relating to this loan. The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
On November 19, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $100,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on May 18, 2013. The loan was not repaid by May 18, 2013 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. On July 24, 2013, the creditor combined this loan with another matured loan and extended the maturity date to January 20, 2014. All other terms remained the same. The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
On December 5, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $25,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on June 3, 2013. On June 3, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $26,240 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to December 1, 2013. The note was not repaid by December 1, 2013 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $1,517 (2012 - $185) of interest relating to this loan.
On January 24, 2013, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $50,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on July 23, 2013. On July 24, 2013, the creditor combined this loan with another matured loan and extended the maturity date to January 20, 2014. All other terms remained the same. The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
On February 8, 2013, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $100,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on August 7, 2013. On August 8, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $104,959 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to February 4, 2014. The note was not repaid by February 4, 2014 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $4,198 of interest relating to this loan.
On February 19, 2013, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $33,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on May 20, 2013. The loan was not repaid by May 18, 2013 and continued to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. On July 17, 2013, the Company paid the creditor $34,338 resulting in a full repayment of the loan.
On February 28, 2013, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $50,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on August 27, 2013. On August 28, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $52,479 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to February 24, 2014. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $1,812 of interest relating to this loan. The Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $55,082 and extended the maturity to February 24, 2015.
On July 24, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with a creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest on two separate loans totaling $164,295 under previous promissory notes and extended the maturity date to January 20, 2014. The note was not repaid by January 20, 2014 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $7,247 (2012 - $1,178 on the previous promissory note) of interest relating to this loan. The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
On October 15, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with a creditor for a total of $500,000 which is to be disbursed to the Company in three tranches: Tranche A - $200,000 (received in November 2013); Tranche B - $150,000 (received in December 2013); and Tranche C - $150,000 (received in subsequently in January 2014). The note matures on April 15, 2014 and bears interest at 5% per annum. In the event of default, the creditor is able to convert the unpaid principal and interest into common shares of ATS as is required in order for the shareholding of the creditor, when added to the 49% shareholding of Utiba, be equal to 52.57% of the entire issued share capital of ATS. As of December 31, 2013, the balance on the loan was $351,382 which includes $1,382 of accrued interest. The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
Long -Term Debt
On August 5, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with a creditor for a total of $550,000 which was to be disbursed to the Company in three tranches: Tranche A - $100,000 (received in June 2013); Tranche B - $200,000 by August 31, 2013 (received $100,000 in August 2013 and $100,000 in September 2013); and Tranche C - $250,000 by September 30, 2013 (outstanding as it has not yet been received by the Company). The note matures on December 31, 2015 and bears interest at 10% per annum with 5% per annum being capitalized to the loan and 5% per annum being payable in cash at each disbursements’ respective anniversary date. In the event of default, the creditor is able to convert the unpaid principal and interest into common shares of ATS at two times the principal amount outstanding with an exercise price being equal to ATS’s capital stock and paid in capital for the month immediately prior to the Event of Default divided by the total outstanding shares of ATS of the same month. As of December 31, 2013, the balance on the loan was $312,667 which includes $12,667 of accrued interest.
The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
Recent Issuance of Non- Restricted Securities
Purchase 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 fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
Item 6.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 7.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated audited financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this annual report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to those discussed below and elsewhere in this annual report.
Our consolidated audited financial statements are stated in United States Dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
2013 and Historical
Overview
Alternet Systems, Inc. operated in two distinct industries, mobile financial services and mobile security. In mobile financial services, the Company had unique features in its product offerings and was considered a global pioneer and market leader, consistently ranked by independent surveys amongst the top three in the world. The Company’s technology had been developed and improved over numerous years and provided clients with a complete suite of applications and functionality that addressed all current market applications and usage. The Company was geographically focused on the entire Western Hemisphere (North, Central and South America and the Caribbean), it was the market leader in terms of deployments.
Mobile Financial Services
In 2010, the Company launched its mobile financial and mobile commerce suite of services, which it offered in equity partnership with leading mobile financial services software developer, Utiba Pte.. Utiba Americas enjoyed exclusive rights to the Utiba software platform for the Americas region, sold as a software license, or as a hosted service, also known as Software as a Service (SaaS).
Demand for our mobile financial transaction services was driven by the widespread adoption of mobile phone service and the existence of large segments of the global population which possess a mobile phone, but do not possess a bank account. The global mobile commerce industry was in its early growth and adoption stages and several successful initiatives had been launched worldwide by our competitors. We believe that as wireless usage expands, the demand for our services would grow.
Since launching in 2010, the Company had implemented mobile financial service solutions in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Revenue would come from organic growth of its existing operations, primarily from its hosted service, and the Company’s robust sales pipeline with many qualified opportunities throughout the region. The Company also benefited from its name recognition and reputation, being one of the leading names in mobile financial services.
Sales and marketing was accomplished through the Company’s existing sales staff, who contact potential clients directly, and through agent sales, channel partners, trade shows, and industry associations. Marketing materials such as brochures, web sites, and technical specifications were continuously updated with an increased emphasis being placed on its offerings for specific vertical industries, specifically the telecom, financial, government and utilities sectors.
The Company had been successful in capturing a leading market share in regional deployments and was widely recognized as having among the broadest and most robust product offerings. In 2012, the Company was awarded a multi country license sale agreement with Digicel Group, with an initial launch in Haiti, as well as the sale of a license to Astra Holdings, S.A. a Central America mobile payment service provider, that initially launched in Honduras and was to expand into 5 Central America countries. It also successfully launched in January 2013, the electronic top up platform for Corporación Digitel S.A. a mobile network operator in Venezuela, and in August 2013 the Mobile Commerce platform in Haiti, for Digicel.
The SaaS product offering had successfully garnered key clients in Guatemala, Bolivia, México and Latin America. The Company was working in several other projects with a regional player with a multi country reach. The Company continued to receive widespread interest as it was negotiating several SaaS proposals with regional banks and mobile payment service providers prior to the ATS Transaction discussed in Note 8 of the financial statements.
ATS also continued to actively work with MasterCard operations in Latin America, developing a joint offering leveraging the brands strength and Utiba’s market presence.
Digital and Mobile Security Software and Services
International Mobile Security (IMS) finalized the acquisition of proprietary technology in early 2011 and was positioned to offer software and security products in the global market segments of law enforcement, corporate, and consumer sales. Sales efforts have been conducted in-house and through value added resellers. Drivers of demand include smart phones and mobile tablet computers.
In 2013 activities in IMS were wound down, except for opportunities through Delma. IMS is expected to be restructured in 2014 with the inclusion of additional services and products securing financial transactions and digital currency.
Effective on October 15, 2013, the Company, Utiba, ATS and Utiba Guatemala entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement in order to effect the sale by ATS of all of its business and assets to Utiba. For more details refer to the Company History and Business in PART 1. A Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 21, 2014 and the necessary approval was obtained with over 99% of the votes cast voting in favor. On March 4, 2014 the ATS Transaction was finalized.
In 2014 Alternet will transform into an accelerator of high growth, emerging mobile and digital, technology and services companies, in the digital currency and the mobile and digital security fields. Our goal is to expand the horizons of individuals and organizations, by providing a growth and networking platform, empowering them to go beyond their expectations and goals
The new vision of Alternet is to accelerate the future of money through the creation of a digital bank, building security around the digital monetary ecosystem, and providing an exchange that allows for the movement from virtual money to fiat currency
Our new product and service will offer consumers and business’s the cost savings and speed associated with the internet while being compliant with anti-money laundering procedures currency in place at US brokerage firms and banks
Alternet has stayed competitive-not because we are perfect-but because we make progress. Progress is about getting better, being better, doing better. We are mission based. Alternet technology and people, move, communicate, protects and empower the world.
The difficult part about progress is that great results take time. But, the pay-back can be huge. Strategic investments in revolutionary new products that have come to market in the past few years, are based on big bet technologies, years in the making and delivered ahead of the competition.
Alternet’s vision is based on the following principles
Cloud based, secure, regulatory compliant, global currencies are needed to service this emerging market. As the usage and dependence of Smart Mobile Devices continues to increase there will be a need for more intelligent and effective Money.
In 2014, the Company’s expected milestones are:
to enter into arrangements with select digital currencies, with the first having taken place in February 2014 with Ven (refer to Note 16 in the Consolidated Financial Statements - Subsequent Events);
to provide end to end security for digital currencies;
to launch the digital currency bank, fully compliant with government regulations, FX exchange capabilities;
to invest in micro payment services to the unbanked and global diasporas;
to invest in alternative financial services to the retail industry emerging markets;
to attract key talent specialized in the digital economy; and
to prepare to up-list into a national exchange.
In 2014 we have entered into a relationship with VEN and Hub Culture to become a VEN Authority. This relationship will allow us to become an issuer of the VEN Currency on a global basis, leveraging the experience and the strength of this Digital Currency. We expect to start generating revenues from the sale of the currency, by the end of the second quarter 2014.
VEN is a global digital currency traded in international financial markets and originally used by members of a social network service, Hub Culture, to buy, share, and trade knowledge, goods, and services. The value of Ven is determined on the financial markets from a basket of currencies, commodities and carbon futures.[2] It trades against major currencies at floating exchange rates.
Hub Culture is an invitation-led social network service that operates the global digital currency Ven, and according to its website, is "the first to merge online and physical world environments. It was founded in November 2002. The Hub Culture group of companies is privately held with offices in Bermuda, Hong Kong, London and New York, with a network of knowledge brokers in over 20 locations worldwide. The web site is www.hubculture.com.
We will actively participate in the industry associations and promoting organizations, expecting to have an active involvement. We will also seek speaking and industry show participation, promoting our new initiatives.
Results of Operations
Results of Operations are for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012.
The Company’s results, on a consolidated basis, reflect its own results consolidated with its subsidiaries. For the remainder of this part, the term “Company” refers to both the Company and its wholly owned and two majority owned subsidiaries. Alternet has a controlling interest in both ATS subsidiaries.
Net Sales
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had net sales of $3,141 versus $22,961, for the prior year The low sales was a result of the Company focusing its efforts on Utiba, which was classified as a discontinued operation at December 31, 2013. All revenue earned by Utiba was included in discontinued operations.
IMS continued to underperform and management is reviewing various options, including divestiture, reorganization or merger opportunities.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
The operating and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 totaled $1,505,881 as compared to $1,257,103 for the year ended December 31, 2012. The table below details the major changes in administrative expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2013 as compared to the corresponding year ended December 31, 2012.
Interest and Other Expenses
The Company’s interest expense increased to $403,603 for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to $245,878 the previous year due to the increase in loans received by the Company during the year, and the recording of increased financing costs from $66,905 in 2012 to $151,090 in 2013 relating to convertible debentures.
Net Loss
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had a comprehensive loss attributable to Alternet Systems, Inc. from continuing operations of $1,872,719 or ($0.02) per share and an overall net and comprehensive loss of $3,310,183 or ($0.04) per share, a decrease of 0.80% and 0.74% respectively, when compared to the corresponding year December 31, 2012 which had a net loss from continuing operations of $1,887,839 or ($0.02) per share and an overall net and comprehensive loss of $3,334,946 or $(0.04) per share.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2013, the Company had no cash in the bank and no outstanding accounts receivable. At December 31, 2013, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $5,168,849. Subsequent to the year end, the Company closed the ATS Transaction, detailed in the Discontinued Operations section below, which injected approximately $4.9 million of cash into the Company.
The Company will be pursuing additional financing to fund ongoing operations and new initiatives. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern will be negatively affected if it is unsuccessful.
Accounts payable were $1,466,546 at December 31, 2013 compared to accounts payable of $1,240,798 at December 31, 2012. Accounts receivable decreased to $Nil for 2013 versus $19,233 for 2012.
Discontinued Operations
Effective October 15, 2013, the Company, Utiba, ATS, and Utiba Guatemala entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement in order to effect the sale by ATS of all of its business and assets to Utiba, as described below (“ATS Transaction”). Consummation of the transactions set out in the APA are conditions upon the approval of the shareholders of the Company.
Overview of the ATS Transaction and Consideration Payable
The transaction involves the following components:
The sale pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement by ATS of substantially all of its business and assets to Utiba (including the assumption by Utiba of certain liabilities related to such business and assets), in consideration for up to $3,100,000 in cash (the "Cash Purchase Price") subject to certain adjustments related to certain net receivables or liabilities, as the case may be, and reduction to the extent of certain tax liabilities of ATS. The amount of $300,000 of the Cash Purchase Price will be held back to cover certain claims that may be made under the indemnification provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement;
The entry by the Company into a non-compete covenant in favor of Utiba and its affiliates in the mobile payment, top up and mobile financial services industry for a period of 36 months, in consideration for a payment in cash on closing of the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Closing”) of $2,200,000;
The release by the Company of Utiba from all its obligations under the ATS Shareholders Agreement in consideration for a payment in cash on Closing of $200,000;
Upon Closing, Utiba shall transfer its 49% interest in ATS to the Company so that the Company will own 100% of ATS after Closing.
On March 4, 2014, the ATS Transaction closed with the Company receiving $4,918,974 in proceeds. An additional $667,264 is being held in escrow to cover certain claims that may be made under the indemnification provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement
As of December 31, 2013, the associated assets and liabilities of the consolidated ATS business have been classified as held for sale and are presented below:
The following table summarizes the financial results of ATS’s consolidated discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
The following table summarizes the cash flow of ATS’s consolidated discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
All other Disclosures in this Report that were impacted by this discontinued operation have been reclassified accordingly.
Plan of Operations
Management is currently reviewing the strategic fit of International Mobile Security (IMS), provider of mobile security solutions, within the Company’s overall vision and business focus. While the market for IMS’ products, primarily the government, law enforcement and, to a lesser degree, corporate segments, appears to be large and growing, IMS’ product offering needs further refinement and development. Similarly, significantly more management time will be required to address the current challenges and well as additional resources, which may distract from the Company’s primary focus.
For 2014 Alternet will transform into an accelerator of high growth, emerging mobile and digital, technology and services companies, in the digital currency and the mobile and digital security fields. Our goal is to expand the horizons of individuals and organizations, by providing a growth and networking platform, empowering them to go beyond their expectations and goals
The new vision of Alternet is to accelerate the future of money through the creation of a digital bank, building security around the digital monetary ecosystem, and providing an exchange that allows for the movement from virtual money to fiat currency
Our new product and service will offer consumers and businesses the cost savings and speed associated with the internet while being compliant with anti-money laundering procedures in place at US brokerage firms and banks
In 2014, the Company’s expected milestones are:
to enter into arrangements with select digital currencies, with the first having taken place in February 2014 with Ven (refer to Note 16 in the Consolidated Financial Statements - Subsequent Events);
to provide end to end security for digital currencies;
to launch the digital currency bank, fully compliant with government regulations, FX exchange capabilities;
to invest in micro payment services to the unbanked and global diasporas;
to invest in alternative financial services to the retail industry emerging markets;
to attract key talent specialized in the digital economy; and
to prepare to up-list into a national exchange.
Conclusion
The Company is entering into its next phase which will leverage the experience and knowledge in mobile technology and financial services to provide solutions in the digital currency and the mobile and digital security fields. Investments in these fields are underway.
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management’s application of accounting policies. We believe that understanding the basis and nature of the estimates and assumptions involved with the following aspects of our financial statements is critical to an understanding of our financial statements.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and are expressed in United States dollars. These financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned and majority owned subsidiaries. Our fiscal year-end is December 31.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the financial statement date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the useful life and recoverability of long-lived assets, fair value of convertible notes payable and derivative liabilities. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Trade accounts receivable are stated at the amount the Company expects to collect. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Management considers the following factors when determining the collectability of specific customer accounts: customer credit-worthiness, past transaction history with the customer, current economic industry trends, and changes in customer payment terms. Past due balances over 90 days and other higher risk amounts are reviewed individually for collectability. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, adversely affecting their ability to make payments, additional allowances would be required. Based on management’s assessment, the Company provides for estimated uncollectible amounts through a charge to earnings and a credit to a valuation allowance. Balances that remain outstanding after the Company has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the valuation allowance and a credit to accounts receivable.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company’s functional currency and its reporting currency is the United States Dollar. Foreign denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated to their United States dollar equivalents using foreign exchange rates which prevailed at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange during the year. Related translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity (deficit), whereas gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations.
Long-Lived Assets Including Other Acquired Intellectual Property
Management monitors the recoverability of long-lived assets and intangibles based on estimates using factors such as current market value, future asset utilization, and future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from its investment or use of the related assets. The Company’s policy is to record any impairment loss in the period when it is determined that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Any impairment loss is calculated as the excess of the carrying value over estimated realizable value. The Company did not recognize an impairment charges related to long-lived assets during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Intangible assets deemed to have an indefinite life are not amortized but are subject to impairment tests at each reporting date. The Company assesses the impairment of intangible assets on a quarterly basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value is less than its carrying value. If the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the intangible asset is considered impaired and the second step of the test is performed to determine the amount of impairment loss, if any. The Company recognized any impairment charge of $100,000 (2012 - $Nil) related to indefinite lived intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2013.
Revenue Recognition
The Company entered into sales arrangements that may provide for multiple deliverables to a customer. Software sales may include the sale of a software license, implementation/customization services, and/or ongoing support services.
In order to treat deliverables in a multiple-deliverable arrangement as separate units of accounting, the deliverables must have standalone value upon delivery. If the deliverables have standalone value upon delivery, the Company accounts for each deliverable separately. Licenses, support fees, and hosted services have standalone value as such services are often sold separately. In determining whether implementation/customization services have standalone value, the Company considers the following factors for each agreement: availability of the services from other vendors, the nature of the services, the timing of when the services contract was signed in comparison to the services start date, and the contractual dependence of the customization service on the customer’s satisfaction with the implementation/customization services work.
To date, the Company has concluded that all of the services included in multiple-deliverable arrangements executed have standalone value when multiple deliverables included in an arrangement are separated into different units of accounting. The arrangement consideration is allocated to the identified separate units based on a relative selling price hierarchy. The Company determines the relative selling price for a deliverable based on its vendor-specific objective evidence of selling price (“VSOE”), if available, or its best estimate of selling price (“BESP”), if VSOE is not available. The Company has determined that third-party evidence of selling price (“TPE”) is not a practical alternative due to differences in its service offerings compared to other parties and the availability of relevant third party pricing information. The amount of revenue allocated to delivered items is limited by contingent revenue, if any.
The Company has not established VSOE for a majority of its revenue due to lack of pricing consistency, the customer specific requests, and other factors. Accordingly, the Company uses its BESP to determine the relative selling price.
The Company determined BESP by considering its overall pricing objectives and market conditions. Significant pricing practices taken into consideration include the Company’s discounting practices, the size and volume of the Company’s transactions, the geographic area where services are sold, its market strategy, historic contractually stated prices and prior relationships, and future service sales with certain customers. The determination of BESP is made through consultation with and approval by the Company’s management, taking into consideration the market strategy. As the Company’s market strategies evolve, the Company may modify its pricing practices in the future, which could result in changes in selling prices.
Revenue was recognized upon delivery or when services were performed, provided that persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, both title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, and collection was reasonably assured. Persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement existed upon execution of a written sales agreement or signed purchase order that constituted a fixed and legally binding commitment between the Company and the buyer. Specifically, revenue from the sale of licenses is recognized when the title of the license transfers to the customer while revenue from implementation/customization services performed is recognized upon successful completion of a User Acceptance Test (“UAT”). If a successful UAT was never achieved and the sales arrangement was cancelled, the Company recognized any deferred revenue not required to be refunded to the customer.
The Company’s payment terms vary by client. To reduce credit risk in connection with software license and support sales, the Company may, depending upon the circumstances, require significant deposits prior to delivery. In some circumstances, the Company may require payment in full for its products prior to delivery.
For support and hosted services, the Company sold customers service agreements that were recorded as deferred revenue and provided for payment in advance on either an annual or other periodic basis. Revenue for these support services was recognized ratable over the term of the agreement.
Deferred Income
The Company recognizes revenues as earned. Amounts billed in advance of the period in which service is rendered are recorded as a liability under ‘‘Deferred income.’’
Debt with Conversion Options
The Company accounts for convertible debentures in accordance with ASC Topic 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options, which applies to all convertible debt instruments that have a ‘‘net settlement feature,’’ which means instruments that by their terms may be settled either wholly or partially in cash upon conversion. Accordingly, the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that may be settled wholly or partially in cash upon conversion should be accounted for separately in a manner reflective of their issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. Conversion features determined to be beneficial to the holder are valued at fair value and recorded to additional paid in capital. Any discount derived from determining the fair value to the debenture conversion features is amortized to interest expense over the life of the debenture. The unamortized costs, if any, upon the conversion of the debentures is expensed to interest immediately.
Leases
The Company leases operating facilities which include switches, other network equipment, and premises. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the statements of operation on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. For capital leases, the present value of future minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease is reflected as an asset and a liability in the statement of financial position. Amounts due within one year are classified as short-term liabilities and the remaining balance as long-term liabilities.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company has determined the estimated fair value of financial instruments using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, consisting of accounts receivable, checks in excess of bank balances, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, wages payable, accrued taxes, other loans payable, stock-based compensation, warrants, and due to related parties, approximate their fair value due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under a method which requires the Company to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statements carrying amounts and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its share-based compensation plans in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718 Compensation-Stock Compensation. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model as its method for determining the fair value of stock option grants. ASC 718 requires the fair value of all share-based awards that are expected to vest to be recognized in the statements of operations over the service or vesting period of each award. The Company uses the straight-line method of attributing the value of share-based compensation expense for all stock option grants over the requisite service period.
Loss per Share
The Company computes net earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share. Topic 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the statement of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including warrants using the treasury stock method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. As the Company has net losses, no common equivalent shares have been included in the computation of diluted net loss per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive.
At December 31, 2013, Nil (2012 - 6,009,863) warrants were excluded from the loss per share calculation as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which is included in ASC 220, Comprehensive Income. This update improves the reporting of reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The guidance is effective for the Company’s interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2013, and applied prospectively. This accounting pronouncement did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Liabilities (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity. This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and requires the release of any cumulative translation adjustment into net income upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in foreign entity. Management does not anticipate that the accounting pronouncement did not have any material future effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. This update standardizes the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This accounting pronouncement did not have any material future effect on our 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 are not believed by management to, have a material impact on the Company's present or future financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 7A.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 8.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2013
Audit Report
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 1 - NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Alternet Systems Inc., through its subsidiaries (“Alternet” or the “Company”), provides leading edge mobile financial solutions and mobile security and related solutions. The former are offered throughout the Western Hemisphere, but most actively in Central and South America and the Caribbean, and the latter are offered globally. As detailed in Note 16, Subsequent Events, the Company, with the ATS Transaction detailed in Note 8, Discontinued Operations,, will be changing considerably in 2014 and beyond. Accordingly, comments related to 2013 will not necessarily be applicable to future years.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. At December 31, 2013 the Company had a working capital deficiency of $5,168,849 (2012 - $1,554,764). The Company’s continued operations are dependent on the successful implementation of its business plan, its ability to obtain additional financing as needed, continued support from creditors, settling its outstanding debts and ultimately attaining profitable operations. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and are prepared in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
Principles of Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the following companies:
Alternet Systems Inc.
AI Systems Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alternet
Tekvoice Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alternet
Alternet Transactions Systems (“ATS”), Inc., a 51% owned subsidiary of Alternet
Utiba Guatemala, S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alternet Transactions Systems Inc.
International Mobile Security, Inc. (“IMS”), a 60% owned subsidiary of Alternet
Megatecnica, S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of International Mobile Security, Inc.
Alternet Financial Solutions, L.L.C, wholly-owned subsidiary of Alternet
Alternet Payment Solutions, L.L.C, wholly-owned subsidiary of Alternet
The minority interests of ATS, IMS, and ATS’s and IMS’s wholly owned subsidiaries have been deducted from earnings and equity. All significant intercompany transactions and account balances have been eliminated.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the financial statement date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the useful life and recoverability of long-lived assets, fair value of convertible notes payable and derivative liabilities. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all liquid investments, with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased, to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Trade accounts receivable are stated at the amount the Company expects to collect. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Management considers the following factors when determining the collectability of specific customer accounts: customer credit-worthiness, past transaction history with the customer, current economic industry trends, and changes in customer payment terms. Past due balances over 90 days and other higher risk amounts are reviewed individually for collectability. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, adversely affecting their ability to make payments, additional allowances would be required. Based on management’s assessment, the Company provides for estimated uncollectible amounts through a charge to earnings and a credit to a valuation allowance. Balances that remain outstanding after the Company has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the valuation allowance and a credit to accounts receivable.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Equipment
Fixed assets are recorded at cost and depreciated at the following rates:
Long-Lived Assets Including Other Acquired Intellectual Property
Management monitors the recoverability of long-lived assets and intangibles based on estimates using factors such as current market value, future asset utilization, and future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from its investment or use of the related assets. The Company’s policy is to record any impairment loss in the period when it is determined that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Any impairment loss is calculated as the excess of the carrying value over estimated realizable value. The Company did not recognize an impairment charges related to long-lived assets during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Intangible assets deemed to have an indefinite life are not amortized but are subject to impairment tests at each reporting date. The Company assesses the impairment of intangible assets on a quarterly basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value is less than its carrying value. If the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the intangible asset is considered impaired and the second step of the test is performed to determine the amount of impairment loss, if any. The Company recognized an impairment charge of $100,000 (2012 - $Nil) related to indefinite lived intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2013.
Revenue Recognition
The Company entered into sales arrangements that may provide for multiple deliverables to a customer. Software sales may include the sale of a software license, implementation/customization services, and/or ongoing support services.
In order to treat deliverables in a multiple-deliverable arrangement as separate units of accounting, the deliverables must have standalone value upon delivery. If the deliverables have standalone value upon delivery, the Company accounts for each deliverable separately. Licenses, support fees, and hosted services have standalone value as such services are often sold separately. In determining whether implementation/customization services have standalone value, the Company considers the following factors for each agreement: availability of the services from other vendors, the nature of the services, the timing of when the services contract was signed in comparison to the services start date, and the contractual dependence of the customization service on the customer’s satisfaction with the implementation/customization services work.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Revenue Recognition (continued)
To date, the Company has concluded that all of the services included in multiple-deliverable arrangements executed have standalone value when multiple deliverables included in an arrangement are separated into different units of accounting. The arrangement consideration is allocated to the identified separate units based on a relative selling price hierarchy. The Company determines the relative selling price for a deliverable based on its vendor-specific objective evidence of selling price (“VSOE”), if available, or its best estimate of selling price (“BESP”), if VSOE is not available. The Company has determined that third-party evidence of selling price (“TPE”) is not a practical alternative due to differences in its service offerings compared to other parties and the availability of relevant third party pricing information. The amount of revenue allocated to delivered items is limited by contingent revenue, if any.
The Company has not established VSOE for a majority of its revenue due to lack of pricing consistency, the customer specific requests, and other factors. Accordingly, the Company uses its BESP to determine the relative selling price.
The Company determined BESP by considering its overall pricing objectives and market conditions. Significant pricing practices taken into consideration include the Company’s discounting practices, the size and volume of the Company’s transactions, the geographic area where services are sold, its market strategy, historic contractually stated prices and prior relationships, and future service sales with certain customers. The determination of BESP is made through consultation with and approval by the Company’s management, taking into consideration the market strategy. As the Company’s market strategies evolve, the Company may modify its pricing practices in the future, which could result in changes in selling prices.
Revenue was recognized upon delivery or when services were performed, provided that persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, both title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, and collection was reasonably assured. Persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement existed upon execution of a written sales agreement or signed purchase order that constituted a fixed and legally binding commitment between the Company and the buyer. Specifically, revenue from the sale of licenses is recognized when the title of the license transfers to the customer while revenue from implementation/customization services performed is recognized upon successful completion of a User Acceptance Test (“UAT”). If a successful UAT was never achieved and the sales arrangement was cancelled, the Company recognized any deferred revenue not required to be refunded to the customer.
The Company’s payment terms vary by client. To reduce credit risk in connection with software license and support sales, the Company may, depending upon the circumstances, require significant deposits prior to delivery. In some circumstances, the Company may require payment in full for its products prior to delivery. For support and hosted services, the Company sold customers service agreements that were recorded as deferred revenue and provided for payment in advance on either an annual or other periodic basis. Revenue for these support services was recognized ratable over the term of the agreement.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Deferred Income
The Company recognizes revenues as earned. Amounts billed in advance of the period in which service is rendered are recorded as a liability under ‘‘Deferred income.’’
Debt with Conversion Options
The Company accounts for convertible debentures in accordance with ASC Topic 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options, which applies to all convertible debt instruments that have a ‘‘net settlement feature,’’ which means instruments that by their terms may be settled either wholly or partially in cash upon conversion. Accordingly, the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that may be settled wholly or partially in cash upon conversion should be accounted for separately in a manner reflective of their issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. Conversion features determined to be beneficial to the holder are valued at fair value and recorded to additional paid in capital. Any discount derived from determining the fair value to the debenture conversion features is amortized to interest expense over the life of the debenture. The unamortized costs, if any, upon the conversion of the debentures is expensed to interest immediately.
Leases
The Company leases operating facilities which include switches, other network equipment, and premises. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the statements of operation on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. For capital leases, the present value of future minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease is reflected as an asset and a liability in the statement of financial position. Amounts due within one year are classified as short-term liabilities and the remaining balance as long-term liabilities.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company’s functional currency and its reporting currency is the United States Dollar. Foreign denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated to their United States dollar equivalents using foreign exchange rates which prevailed at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange during the year. Related translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity (deficit), whereas gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company has determined the estimated fair value of financial instruments using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, consisting of accounts receivable, checks in excess of bank balances, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, wages payable, accrued payroll taxes, other loans payable, stock-based compensation, warrants, and due to related parties, approximate their fair value due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under a method which requires the Company to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statements carrying amounts and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its share-based compensation plans in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718 Compensation-Stock Compensation. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model as its method for determining the fair value of stock option grants. ASC 718 requires the fair value of all share-based awards that are expected to vest to be recognized in the statements of operations over the service or vesting period of each award. The Company uses the straight-line method of attributing the value of share-based compensation expense for all stock option grants over the requisite service period.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Loss per Share
The Company computes net earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share. Topic 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the statement of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including warrants using the treasury stock method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. As the Company has net losses, no common equivalent shares have been included in the computation of diluted net loss per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive.
At December 31, 2013, Nil (2012 - 6,009,863) warrants were excluded from the loss per share calculation as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Reclassification
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified in order to conform to the current year’s presentation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which is included in ASC 220, Comprehensive Income. This update improves the reporting of reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The guidance is effective for the Company’s interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2013, and applied prospectively. This accounting pronouncement did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Liabilities (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity. This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and requires the release of any cumulative translation adjustment into net income upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in foreign entity. This accounting pronouncement did not have any material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
In July 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. This update standardizes the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This accounting pronouncement did not have any material effect on our 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 are not believed by management to, have a material impact on the Company's present or future financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 3 - FIXED ASSETS
Depreciation expense in 2013 and 2012 was $1,129 and $1,603, respectively.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 4 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
On January 25, 2011, the Company signed a Copyright Agreement with a supplier for various intellectual properties of which $100,000 was due upon signing of the agreement. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $68,900 (2012 - $68,900) included in accounts payable and accrued charges relating to this agreement. As the Company has not been able to derive any revenues from the intellectual properties, management decided to impair the assets at December 31, 2013.
NOTE 5 - CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE NOTES AND OTHER LOANS PAYABLE
Convertible Debentures
On August 29, 2012, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $44,438. The note carries interest at the rate of 10% per annum and was due on February 28, 2013. Since the note was not repaid on maturity, the holder is entitled to convert all or any portion of the original principal face value of the note into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion value of $0.075. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price being $0.045 below the market price on August 29, 2012 of $0.12 provided a value of $26,663. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $8,596 (2012 - $18,067) of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2013, $50,051 (2012 - $37,364) of principal, accrued interest, and unamortized debt discount on this note was included in other loans payable. The note is past due and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
On September 26, 2012, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $60,000. The note carries interest at the rate of 10% per annum and was due on March 31, 2013. Since the note was not repaid on maturity, the holder is entitled to convert all or any portion of the original principal face value of the note into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion value of $0.075. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price being $0.045 below the market price on September 26, 2012 of $0.12 provided a value of $36,000. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $17,419 (2012 - $18,581) of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2013, $67,118 (2012 - $44,175) of principal and accrued interest, and unamortized debt discount on this note was included in other loans payable. The note is past due and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
On October 19, 2012, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $80,000. The note carries interest at the rate of 10% per annum and was due on April 30, 2013. Since the note was not repaid on maturity, the holder is entitled to convert all or any portion of the original principal face value of the note into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion value of $0.075. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price being $0.085 below the market price on October 19, 2012 of $0.16 provided a value of $80,000. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $49,741 (2012 - $30,259) of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2013, $88,986 (2012 - $31,881) of principal, accrued interest, and unamortized debt discount on this note was included in other loans payable. The note is past due and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 5 - CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE NOTES AND OTHER LOANS PAYABLE
Convertible Debentures
On January 25, 2013, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $80,000. The note carries interest at the rate of 10% per annum and was due on October 22, 2013. Since the note was not repaid on maturity, the holder is entitled to convert all or any portion of the original principal face value of the note into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion value of $0.075. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price being $0.055 below the market price on January 25, 2013 of $0.13 provided a value of $58,667. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $58,667 of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2013, $87,474 of principal, accrued interest, and unamortized debt discount on this note was included in other loans payable. The note is past due 2013 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
On April 24, 2013, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $50,000. The note carries interest at the rate of 10% per annum and was due on October 31, 2013. Since the note was not repaid on maturity, the holder is entitled to convert all or any portion of the original principal face value of the note into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion value of $0.075. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price being $0.025 below the market price on April 24, 2013 of $0.10 provided a value of $16,667. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $16,667 of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2013, $53,452 of principal, accrued interest, and unamortized debt discount on this note was included in other loans payable. The note is past due 2013 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
Other Loans Payable
On January 25, 2011, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a director $20,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on April 25, 2011. This loan was not repaid on its maturity and has since been renewed several times with the unpaid principal and interest being capitalized to the loan balance on each renewal. On July 1, 2013, the director combined this loan with a total unpaid principal and interest balance of $2,864 with two other matured loans and extended the maturity date to December 29, 2013. All other terms remained the same.
On February 9, 2011, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a director $5,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on May 9, 2011. This loan was not repaid on its maturity and has since been renewed several times with the unpaid principal and interest being capitalized to the loan balance on each renewal. On July 1, 2013, the director combined this loan with a total unpaid principal and interest balance of $6,324 with two other matured loans and extended the maturity date to December 29, 2013. All other terms remained the same.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 5 - CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE NOTES AND OTHER LOANS PAYABLE (continued)
Other Loans Payable (continued)
On February 11, 2011, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a director $8,988 plus interest at 10% per annum on May 11, 2011. This loan was not repaid on its maturity and has since been renewed several times with the unpaid principal and interest being capitalized to the loan balance on each renewal. On July 1, 2013, the director combined this loan with a total unpaid principal and interest balance of $11,365 with two other matured loans and extended the maturity date to December 29, 2013. All other terms remained the same.
On July 1, 2013, the above three promissory notes to one director of the Company were combined which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest on the three separate promissory notes totaling $20,553 into one promissory note and extended the maturity date to December 29, 2013. All other terms remained the same. The note was not repaid by December 29, 2013 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $1,036 (2012 - $874 for all three previous promissory notes) of interest relating to this loan. The balance owing is included in due to related parties.
On January 25, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $100,000 plus interest at 12% per annum on April 24, 2012. On April 8, 2012, the Company signed a debt settlement agreement with the creditor whereby the creditor converted the outstanding principal and interest of $102,466 into 683,105 common shares of the Company and 409,863 warrants. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 per share until October 8, 2013. The Company issued 409,863 warrants on April 9, 2012, 113,889 common shares on April 11, 2012, 400,000 common shares on April 19, 2012, 152,778 common shares on April 26, 2012, and 16,438 common shares on May 7, 2012 resulting in a full repayment of the loan. Using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the fair market value of the warrants at the time of issuance was determined to be $85,198 with the following assumptions: (1) risk-free rate of interest of 0.07%, (2) an expected life of 1.5 years, (3) expected stock price volatility of 178.93%, and (4) expected dividend yield of zero.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 5 - CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE NOTES AND OTHER LOANS PAYABLE (continued)
Other Loans Payable (continued)
On February 1, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $200,000 plus interest at 24% per annum on May 1, 2012. On May 1, 2012, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $211,836 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to September 30, 2012. On October 1, 2012, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $233,147 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to January 31, 2013. The note was not repaid by January 31, 2013; as a result, $18,856 of unpaid interest was capitalized to the principal resulting in a total principal balance outstanding of $252,003 which is incurring a late payment charge of 0.10% per day on any unpaid balances. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $75,507 of late payment charges which is included in the outstanding principal and interest balance of $309,274 (2012 - $14,104 of interest in a principal and interest balance of $247,251). The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
On October 10, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $50,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on April 8, 2013. On April 9, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $52,479 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to October 6, 2013. The note was not repaid by October 6, 2013 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $3,839 (2012 - $1,137) of interest relating to this loan.
On November 19, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $100,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on May 18, 2013. The loan was not repaid by its maturity date; as such, a late payment charge is being accrued on the unpaid principal and interest of $104,959. On December 9, 2013, the Company paid the creditor $15,000 towards the late payment charges. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $13,260 (2012- $1,178) of interest relating to this loan. The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
On November 19, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $100,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on May 18, 2013. The loan was not repaid by May 18, 2013 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. On July 24, 2013, the creditor combined this loan with another matured loan and extended the maturity date to January 20, 2014. All other terms remained the same. Refer to the promissory note dated July 24, 2013 for further details. The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 5 - CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE NOTES AND OTHER LOANS PAYABLE (continued)
Other Loans Payable (continued)
On December 5, 2012, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $25,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on June 3, 2013. On June 3, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $26,240 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to December 1, 2013. The note was not repaid by December 1, 2013 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $1,517 (2012 - $185) of interest relating to this loan.
On January 24, 2013, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $50,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on July 23, 2013. On July 24, 2013, the creditor combined this loan with another matured loan and extended the maturity date to January 20, 2014. All other terms remained the same. Refer to the promissory note dated July 24, 2013 for further details. The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
On February 8, 2013, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $100,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on August 7, 2013. On August 8, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $104,959 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to February 4, 2014. The note was not repaid by February 4, 2014 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $4,198 of interest relating to this loan.
On February 19, 2013, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $33,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on May 20, 2013. The loan was not repaid by May 18, 2013 and continued to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. On July 17, 2013, the Company paid the creditor $34,338 resulting in a full repayment of the loan.
On February 28, 2013, the Company signed a promissory note whereby the Company agreed to repay a creditor $50,000 plus interest at 10% per annum on August 27, 2013. On August 28, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $52,479 under the previous promissory note and extended the maturity date to February 24, 2014. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $1,812 of interest relating to this loan. The Company signed a new promissory note with the creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest of $55,082 and extended the maturity to February 24, 2015.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 5 - CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE NOTES AND OTHER LOANS PAYABLE (continued)
Other Loans Payable (continued)
On July 24, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with a creditor which capitalized the unpaid principal and interest on two separate loans totaling $164,295 under previous promissory notes and extended the maturity date to January 20, 2014. The note was not repaid by January 20, 2014 and continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $7,247 (2012 - $1,178 on the previous promissory note) of interest relating to this loan. The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
On October 15, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with a creditor for a total of $500,000 which is to be disbursed to the Company in three tranches: Tranche A - $200,000 (received in November 2013); Tranche B - $150,000 (received in December 2013); and Tranche C - $150,000 (received in subsequently in January 2014). The note matures on April 15, 2014 and bears interest at 5% per annum. In the event of default, the creditor is able to convert the unpaid principal and interest into common shares of ATS as is required in order for the shareholding of the creditor, when added to the 49% shareholding of Utiba, be equal to 52.57% of the entire issued share capital of ATS. As of December 31, 2013, the balance on the loan was $351,382 which includes $1,382 of accrued interest. The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
NOTE 6 - LONG-TERM DEBT
On August 5, 2013, the Company signed a new promissory note with a creditor for a total of $550,000 which was to be disbursed to the Company in three tranches: Tranche A - $100,000 (received in June 2013); Tranche B - $200,000 by August 31, 2013 (received $100,000 in August 2013 and $100,000 in September 2013); and Tranche C - $250,000 by September 30, 2013 (outstanding as it has not yet been received by the Company). The note matures on December 31, 2015 and bears interest at 10% per annum with 5% per annum being capitalized to the loan and 5% per annum being payable in cash at each disbursements’ respective anniversary date. In the event of default, the creditor is able to convert the unpaid principal and interest into common shares of ATS at two times the principal amount outstanding with an exercise price being equal to ATS’s capital stock and paid in capital for the month immediately prior to the Event of Default divided by the total outstanding shares of ATS of the same month. As of December 31, 2013, the balance on the loan was $312,667 which includes $12,667 of accrued interest.
The remaining required principal payments over the next two fiscal years are as follows:
The loan was repaid in full subsequent to the year end.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 7 - CAPITAL STOCK
Common Shares
The Company is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with a par value of $0.00001.
Effective January 29, 2008, the Company adopted a Retainer Stock Plan for Professional and Consultants (the “2008 Professional/Consultant Stock Compensation Plan”) for the purpose of providing the Company with the means to compensate, in the form of common stock of the Company, eligible consultants that have previously rendered services or that will render services during the term of this 2008 Professional/Consultant Stock Compensation Plan. A total of 6,000,000 common shares may be awarded under this plan. The Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-8 to register the underlying shares included in the 2008 Plan. To date, 5,998,542 common shares valued at $431,631 relating to services provided have been awarded, leaving a balance of 1,458 shares which maybe awarded under this plan.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company:
issued 1,140,590 common shares valued at $145,388 for employment incentives in accordance with employment agreements;
issued 2,840,596 common shares valued at $199,048 for legal, consulting, and investor relations services rendered;
issued 700,000 common shares valued at $105,000 for investor relations to be rendered over a twelve month period which were included in deferred compensation (See Note 9); and
issued 2,000,000 common shares valued at $100,000 for investor relations to be released upon achieving certain benchmarks which were included in deferred compensation (See Note 9).
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company:
issued 3,333,333 common shares valued at $500,000 for share subscriptions received in the prior year;
issued 5,978,317 common shares valued at $1,210,344 for debt settlements and convertible debenture agreements of which 2,138,358 shares valued at $113,333 were obligated to be issued at December 31, 2011;
issued 372,703 common shares valued at $56,873 for employment incentives in accordance with employment agreements;
issued 1,200,025 common shares valued at $204,803 for legal, accounting, and consulting services rendered; and
cancelled 1,000,000 common shares valued at $140,000 previously issued for employment incentives during the year ended December 31, 2011.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 7 - CAPITAL STOCK (continued)
Common Shares (continued)
In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company issued common shares for the following subscriptions received during the year:
on May 17, 2012, the Company issued 1,402,116 common shares at $0.10 per share for total cash proceeds of $143,528;
on June 4, 2012, the Company issued 1,264,550 common shares at $0.10 per share for total cash proceeds of $134,171; and
on December 26, 2012, the Company issued 2,333,333 common shares at $0.15 per share for total cash proceeds of $350,000.
At December 31, 2013, the Company had $130,362 (2012 - $130,362) in private placement subscriptions which are reported as private placement subscriptions within stockholders’ deficit.
The shares which were not issued as at December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012 were not used to compute the total weighted average shares outstanding as at December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012, respectively, and were thus not used in the basic net loss per share calculation.
Losses Per Share
As at December 31, 2013, the Company had a weighted average of 91,636,234 (2012 - 82,767,827) common shares outstanding resulting in basic and diluted net and comprehensive loss per common share from continuing operations of $0.02 (2012 - $0.02), basic and diluted net and comprehensive loss per common share from discontinued operations of $0.02 (2012 - $0.02), and basic and diluted net and comprehensive loss per common share of $0.04 (2012 - $0.04).
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 7 - CAPITAL STOCK (continued)
Warrants
The Company’s warrant transactions are summarized as follows:
a)
In conjunction with the 3,333,333 common shares issued on June 15, 2011, the Company issued 2,000,000 warrants exercisable at $0.25 per share for a period of one and a half years. The warrants were valued at $207,846 calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming a life expectancy of one and a half years, a risk free rate of 0.05%, a forfeiture rate of 0%, and volatility of 273.13%. In addition to these warrants, the Company signed a Stock Grant Agreement with the shareholder allowing the shareholder to receive up to an additional 569,444 common shares of the Company (“bonus shares”). The shareholder will receive 0.284722 bonus shares for each warrant exercised. The bonus shares were valued at $68,333 calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming a life expectancy of one and a half years, a risk free rate of 0.05%, a forfeiture rate of 0%, and volatility of 273.13%. These warrants, totaling 2,569,444, expired on December 31, 2012.
b)
In conjunction with two subscription agreements signed on December 21, 2011, the Company issued 4,000,000 warrants exercisable at $0.25 per share for a period of one and a half years. The warrants were valued at $398,752 calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming a life expectancy of 1.53 years, a risk free rate of 0.01%, a forfeiture rate of 0%, and volatility of 180.97%.
c)
In conjunction with a debt settlement agreement signed on April 8, 2012, the Company issued 409,863 warrants exercisable at $0.25 per share for a period of one and a half years. The warrants were valued at $85,198 calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming a life expectancy of 1.50 years, a risk free rate of 0.07%, a forfeiture rate of 0%, and volatility of 178.93%. The value of these warrants is included in bank charges and interest on the consolidated statement of operations.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 7 - CAPITAL STOCK (continued)
Warrants (continued)
d)
In conjunction with 1,402,116 common shares issued on May 17, 2012, the Company issued 841,270 warrants exercisable at $0.25 per share for a period of one year and five months. The warrants were valued at $122,122 calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming a life expectancy of 1.42 years, a risk free rate of 0.10%, a forfeiture rate of 0%, and volatility of 179.99%.
e)
In conjunction with 1,264,550 common shares issued on June 4, 2012, the Company issued 758,730 warrants exercisable at $0.25 per share for a period of one and a half years. The warrants were valued at $89,840 calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming a life expectancy of 1.5 years, a risk free rate of 0.07%, a forfeiture rate of 0%, and volatility of 172.01%.
All warrants issued can be called by the Company in the event the average closing price of the common stock of the Company for any 60 day period is $0.40 or greater.
The Company had no warrants outstanding at December 31, 2013. The following table summarizes the warrants outstanding at December 31, 2012:
The weighted average life of warrants outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was 0 years and 0.61 years, respectively. All warrants outstanding had an intrinsic value of $Nil.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 8 - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On October 15, 2013 and subsequently amended in its entirety on January 6, 2014, the Company, Utiba Pte. Ltd. (“Utiba”), a non-controlling interest investor in ATS, ATS, and Utiba Guatemala entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement in order to effect the sale by ATS of all of its business and assets to Utiba, as described below (the “ATS Transaction”). For such transaction to proceed, the Company will require shareholders’ approval. On February 21, 2014, the Company’s shareholder approved the transaction.
Overview of the ATS Transaction and Consideration Payable
The sale pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement by ATS of substantially all of its business and assets to Utiba (including the assumption by Utiba of certain liabilities related to such business and assets), in consideration for up to $3,100,000 in cash (the "Cash Purchase Price") subject to certain adjustments related to certain net receivables or liabilities, as the case may be, and reduction to the extent of certain tax liabilities of ATS. The amount of $300,000 of the Cash Purchase Price will be held back to cover certain claims that may be made under the indemnification provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement;
The entry by the Company into a non-compete covenant in favor of Utiba and its affiliates in the mobile payment, top up and mobile financial services industry for a period of 36 months, in consideration for a payment in cash on closing of the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Closing”) of $2,200,000;
The release by the Company of Utiba from all its obligations under the ATS Shareholders Agreement in consideration for a payment in cash on Closing of $200,000;
Upon Closing, Utiba shall transfer its 49% interest in ATS to the Company so that the Company will own 100% of ATS after Closing.
On March 4, 2014, the ATS Transaction closed with the Company receiving $4,918,974 in proceeds. An additional $667,264 is being held in escrow to cover certain claims that may be made under the indemnification provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 8 - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (continued)
As of December 31, 2013, the associated assets and liabilities of the consolidated ATS business have been classified as discontinued operations and are presented below:
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 8 - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (continued)
The following table summarizes the financial results of ATS’s consolidated discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
The following table summarizes the cash flow of ATS’s consolidated discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
All other Notes to the consolidated financial statements that were impacted by this discontinued operation have been reclassified accordingly.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 9 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of December 31, 2013, a total of $1,637,710 (2012 - $664,113) was payable to directors and officers of the Company of which $668,195 (2012 - $644,531) was non-interest bearing and had no specific terms of repayment, $21,589 (2012 - $19,582) related to loans detailed in Note 5, and $947,926 (2012 - $Nil) related to unpaid wages of prior years incurring interest at 10% per annum effective January 1, 2013. Of the amount payable, $145,229 (2012 - $58,401) was included in accounts payable for expense reimbursements, $1,484,802 (2012 - $573,310) was included in wages payable for accrued fees and interest, and $7,679 (2012 - $32,402) was included in due to related parties.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company expensed a total of $910,000 (2012 - $807,500) in consulting fees and salaries paid to directors and officers of the Company. Of the amounts incurred, $872,084 (2012 - $445,417) has been accrued, $37,916 (2012 - $113,958) has been paid in cash and $Nil (2012 - $248,125) has been paid through the issuance of shares. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company signed debt settlement agreements with two directors and one officer of the Company to settle total accrued wages of $305,625 and expense reimbursements of $40,457 by issuing 2,628,738 shares of the Company’s common stock. One director and the officer sold their debt settlement agreements to an unrelated third party. All shares were issued during the year ended December 31, 2012.
As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s discontinued operations held an accounts receivable from a company with a director in common with the Company for $789,565; 6,674,709 Venezuelan bolivar fuerte (“VEF”) (2012 - $789,565; VEF 6,674,709) which the Company fully allowed for during the year due to collectability uncertainty caused by the uncertainty of obtaining foreign currency in Venezuela. In addition, the Company owes this company $94,784 (VEF 5,971,438) (2012 - $221,969; VEF 3,329,532) which is non-interest bearing, has no specific terms of repayment, and is included in due to related parties.
NOTE 10 - DEFERRED COMPENSATION
On February 15, 2013, the Company signed an investor relations agreement with a consultant to provide investor relations services for a term of one year. The consultant will be compensated with monthly payments of $5,000 if the Company is able to raise $1,000,000 by May 16, 2013. As the Company did not raise the $1,000,000 by May 16, 2013, the monthly payments of $5,000 did not commence. The consultant will also receive 700,000 shares, which are deliverable in four equal tranches of 175,000 each on or before February 20, 2013, May 16, 2013, August 14, 2013, and November 12, 2013. On February 19, 2013, the Company issued 700,000 shares in the name of the consultant valued at $0.15 per share, the closing price of the stock on the issue date, for a total value of $105,000. As of December 31, 2013, all of the shares have been issued to the consultant. The value of the services is being expensed on a straight-line basis over the life of the contract.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 10 - DEFERRED COMPENSATION (continued)
In October 2013, the Company signed an investor relations agreement with another consultant to provide investor relations services for a term of one year. The consultant will be compensated with two monthly payments of $10,000 from the date of signing (paid). The consultant will also receive 2,000,000 shares, which are deliverable upon certain benchmarks of the Company’s share price. On November 6, 2013, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares in the name of the consultant valued at $0.05 per share, the closing price of the stock on the issue date, for a total value of $100,000 of which none have been delivered to the consultant. The remaining 2,000,000 shares will be delivered to the consultant when the benchmarks of the contract have been met. If the contract is terminated and the consultant does not meet the stages of the benchmarks, the Company can cancel any shares not delivered to the consultant. The value of the services is being expensed when the benchmarks are met. As at December 31, 2013, none of the benchmarks had been met.
The Company recorded the aggregate fair value of the shares issued pursuant to the above agreements as deferred compensation. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company expensed $91,875 relating to the above contracts. The shares issued were all valued at their market price on the date of issuance.
NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES
There is no provision for federal or state income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 since the Company has established a valuation allowance equal to the total deferred tax asset related to losses incurred during such periods.
A reconciliation of the effect of applying the federal statutory rate and the effective income tax rate used to calculate the Company's income tax provision is as follows:
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES (continued)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowance as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
Based on the Company's historical losses and its expectation of continuation of losses for the foreseeable future, the Company has determined that it is not more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized and accordingly, has provided a valuation allowance.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES (continued)
At December 31, 2013, the Company has available unused net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $20.5 million that expire from 2021 to 2033 for federal tax purposes and approximately $15.8 million for Florida state tax purposes, which expire from 2027 to 2033. Additionally, the Company has loss carryforwards of approximately $1,500 in Guatemala and $9,700 in Ecuador.
As of December 31, 2013, the Company believes that it has no liability for uncertain tax provisions. If the Company were to determine there were an uncertain tax provisions, the Company would recognize the liability and related interest and penalties within income tax expense. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has no provisions for interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
The Company files income tax returns in Guatemala, Ecuador, and the U.S. including both the federal jurisdiction and Florida state jurisdiction. There are no income tax examinations currently underway in any jurisdictions, however to the extent that net operating losses have been utilized in either the current or preceding years such losses may be subject to future income tax examination.
NOTE 12 - OPERATING LEASES
The Company leases its operating and office facilities for various terms under long-term operating lease agreements. The leases expire at various dates through 2016 with one lease providing a renewal option of one year and another providing a renewal option for three years. In the normal course of business, it is expected that these leases will be renewed or replaced by leases on other properties. One lease provides for increases in future minimum annual rental payments and requires the Company to pay executory costs (real estate taxes, insurance, and repairs).
Lease expense totaled $220,809 and $143,116 during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The following is a schedule by fiscal year of future minimum rental payments required under the operating lease agreements:
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 12 - OPERATING LEASES (continued)
Total minimum lease payments do not include contingent rentals that may be paid under certain leases because of use in excess of specified amounts. Contingent rental payments were not significant for the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.
All of the above leases were transferred to Utiba upon closing of the ATS Transaction described in Note 8.
NOTE 13 - SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 14 - FAIR VALUE
Fair value accounting establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 -
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2 -
Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;
Level 3 -
Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
The fair value of the Company’s accounts receivable, cheques issued in excess of bank balance, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, wages payable, accrued taxes, customer deposits, deferred income, other loans payable, and due to related parties approximate their carrying values. The Company’s other financial instruments, being cash, are measured at fair value using Level 1 inputs.
NOTE 15 - LAWSUIT
On May 10, 2010, the Company received noticed that they had been named as Defendants in a lawsuit whereby the Plaintiffs are seeking a judgment of $6,889 including interest of $1,444 for unpaid invoices. The Company had 30 days to respond to the notice before a default judgment is awarded. As at December 31, 2013, the full amount has been accrued and is included in accounts payable.
On September 20, 2012, the Company received a Demand for Arbitration notice that it had been named as party in a claim whereby the Claimant is seeking a judgment for damages that may exceed $1,000,000, subsequently increased to $5,000,000 resulting from failure to perform its obligations under an Agreement signed between the Claimant and the Company’s joint-venture partner. The Company was not party to the Agreement but was named in the notice. The Company engaged legal representatives which have requested a motion for the lawsuit to be dismissed against the Company as it was not party to the agreement in dispute. On September 25, 2013, a settlement agreement was signed between the Claimant and the Company’s joint-venture partner; as such, the Company was cleared of any obligations under the lawsuit.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
•
On January 2, 2014, the Company issued 70,000 common shares valued at $2,800 to an investor relations consultant for a previously recorded obligation to issue shares valued at $2,800.
•
On January 13, 2014, the Company signed an agreement with a consultant to provide consulting services for a term of one year. The consultant will be compensated $7,500 per month for the term of the contract and will receive 500,000 common shares of the Company. The consultant can earn success fees of up to 1,000,000 upon reaching certain benchmarks. On March 10, 2014, the Company issued the 500,000 common shares to the consultant at $0.14 per share for a total value of $70,000.
•
On February 3, 2014, the Company issued 70,000 common shares valued at $1,400 to an investor relations consultant for services rendered.
•
On February 24, 2014, the Company issued 650,000 common shares valued at $52,000 to legal counsel for services rendered.
•
On February 25, 2014 the Company was awarded Ven Authority status through a strategic partnership with Hub Culture. As part of the strategic transaction, Hub Culture has subscribed for 5 million shares of the Company at $0.10 per share in the first ever acquisition of a public company stake using digital currency. Alternet and Hub Culture will jointly be working together to introduce new products and services to Ven users globally.
•
On March 3, 2014, the Company issued 23,333 common shares valued at $3,500 to an investor relations consultant for services rendered.
•
On March 4, 2014 the Company finalized the ATS Transaction and received $4,918,974 in payment in accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreement. An additional $667,264 is being held in escrow to cover certain claims that may be made under the indemnification provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement. Upon Closing, Utiba transferred its 49% interest in ATS to the Company so that the Company now owns 100% of ATS.
•
On March 4, 2014, the Company signed a lease for new office space in Miami Florida. The lease is for a term of one year commencing March 1, 2014 and requires payments of $1,800 per month.
Events occurring after December 31, 2013 were evaluated through the date this Annual Report was issued, in compliance FASB ASC Topic 855 “Subsequent Events”, to ensure that any subsequent events that met the criteria for recognition and/or disclosure in this report have been included.
Item 9.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
There were no disagreements related to accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, internal controls or auditing scope or procedure during the two fiscal years and interim periods, including the interim period up through the date the relationship ended.
Item 9A.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Management’s Report on Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our president (also our principal executive officer) and our secretary, treasurer and chief financial officer (also our principal financial and accounting officer) to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our 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 our management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. 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 or procedures may deteriorate.
As of December 31, 2013, the end of our fiscal year covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our president (also our principal executive officer) and our secretary, treasurer and chief financial officer (also our principal financial and accounting officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our president (also our principal executive officer) and our secretary, treasurer and chief financial officer (also our principal financial and accounting officer) concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this annual report in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Responsibility, estimates and judgments by management are required to assess the expected benefits and related costs of control procedures. The objectives of internal control include providing management with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition, and that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization and recorded properly to permit the preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework . Our management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2013, our internal control over financial reporting is not effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles. Our management reviewed the results of their assessment with our Board of Directors.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the company’s independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit our company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations which include but is not limited to the use of independent professionals for advice and guidance, interpretation of existing and/or changing rules and principles, segregation of management duties, scale of organization, and personnel factors. Internal control over financial reporting is a process which involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis, however these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process and it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. 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 or procedures may deteriorate.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2013 that have materially or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
Item 9B.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
PART III
Item 10.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The following discussion contains disclosure concerning the directors, officers and control persons of the Company. There are no persons which have acted as a promoter, controlling person, or significant employee of the Company other than as disclosed below.
Name Position Term of Office*1*2
Henryk Dabrowski President, Chairman and Director Expires at next AGM
Fabio Alvino Director Expires at next AGM
Robin Bjorklund Director Expires at next AGM
1.
Directors, whether appointed at a meeting of stockholders or by the remaining directors, are appointed until the next annual meeting of stockholders.
2.
The President, Secretary, CEO and Treasurer do not have a set term of office. They serve at the pleasure of the Directors and can be removed at any time by the Directors.
Henryk Dabrowski, President and Chairman
Mr. Dabrowski is a successfully serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in the IT and telecommunications industries. He has founded, grown and sold multiple businesses in the systems integration, computer and IP telephony sectors in North and South America, and managed and expanded multi-country operations in Europe and the Americas.
After co-founding and growing multi-million dollar integrations firm, RKM IT of Venezuela, Mr. Dabrowski served as COO/President of Vox2Vox Communications in Miami, a multimillion dollar IP telecommunications and value added services company, with presence in three continents and eight countries. After Vox2Vox he served as President of TekVoice Communications Inc., a Miami FL - based Voice over IP telecommunications company, which merged with Alternet Systems Inc. in 2008.
Fabio Alvino, Director
Mr. Alvino has over 30 years of international entrepreneurship and management experience in the information technology, multimedia and business and information consulting industries. He has been involved in large project management and deployment experience in multi country and disciplinary teams. He has also been involved in successful founding and selling of multiple companies in the multimedia and internet consulting industries.
Robin Bjorklund, Director
Mr. Bjorklund has an extensive background in building successful multi-million dollar companies from start-up to profitability. Over the past 5 years he has worked as a venture capitalist and as a consultant with Alternet Systems Inc.
Michael Viadero, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mr. Viadero is a finance executive with broad experience in multiple disciplines, diverse industries and markets throughout Latin America. With over 30 years of experience managing multi-functional organizations and operations at MasterCard International, W.R. Grace and First Chicago. Prior to joining Alternet he was Regional Financial Officer for MasterCard International, responsible for financial operations, product and service pricing strategy, and transitioning the company from privately-held to public entity, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Item 11.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The particulars of the compensation paid to the following persons:
(a)
our principal executive officer;
(b)
each of our two most highly compensated executive officers who were serving as executive officers at the end of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012; and
(c)
up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided under (b) but for the fact that the individual was not serving as our executive officer at the end of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012,
who we will collectively refer to as the named executive officers of our company, are set out in the following summary compensation table, except that no disclosure is provided for any named executive officer, other than our principal executive officers, whose total compensation did not exceed $100,000 for the respective fiscal year:
Summary Compensation Table
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
None of our directors, executive officers, promoters or control persons has been involved in any of the following events during the past five years:
1.
any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;
2.
any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding, excluding traffic violations and other minor offences;
3.
being subject to any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; or
4.
being found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our executive officers and directors and persons who own more than 10% of our common stock to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial statements of beneficial ownership, reports of changes in ownership and annual reports concerning their ownership of our common stock and other equity securities, on Forms 3, 4 and 5 respectively. Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are required by the SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports that they file.
Based solely on our review of the copies of such forms received by us, or written representations from certain reporting persons, we believe that during fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, all filing requirements applicable to our officers, directors and greater than 10% percent beneficial owners were complied with.
Code of Ethics
Effective March 24, 2004, our Company's board of directors adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to, among other persons, our company's president and secretary (being our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), as well as persons performing similar functions. As adopted, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets forth written standards that are designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
1.
honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
2.
full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that we file with, or submit to, the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other public communications made by us;
3.
compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;
4.
the prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to an appropriate person or persons identified in the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; and
5.
accountability for adherence to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics requires, among other things, that all of our company's senior officers commit to timely, accurate and consistent disclosure of information; that they maintain confidential information; and that they act with honesty and integrity.
In addition, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics emphasizes that all employees, and particularly senior officers, have a responsibility for maintaining financial integrity within our company, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, and federal and state securities laws. Any senior officer who becomes aware of any incidents involving financial or accounting manipulation or other irregularities, whether by witnessing the incident or being told of it, must report it to our company. Any failure to report such inappropriate or irregular conduct of others is to be treated as a severe disciplinary matter. It is against our company policy to retaliate against any individual who reports in good faith the violation or potential violation of our company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics by another.
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to our annual report.
Board and Committee Meetings
Our board of directors held no formal meetings during the year ended December 31, 2013. All proceedings of the board of directors were conducted by resolutions consented to in writing by all the directors and filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the directors. Such resolutions consented to in writing by the directors entitled to vote on that resolution at a meeting of the directors are, according to the Nevada General Corporate Law and our Bylaws, as valid and effective as if they had been passed at a meeting of the directors duly called and held.
Nomination Process
As of December 31, 2013, we did not affect any material changes to the procedures by which our shareholders may recommend nominees to our board of directors. Our board of directors does not have a policy with regards to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by our shareholders. Our board of directors has determined that it is in the best position to evaluate our company’s requirements as well as the qualifications of each candidate when the board considers a nominee for a position on our board of directors. If shareholders wish to recommend candidates directly to our board, they may do so by sending communications to the president of our company at the address on the cover of this annual report.
Audit Committee
Currently our Company’s board of directors does not have an audit committee.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
During our Fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 there were no options exercised by our named officers.
Compensation of Directors
We do not have any agreements for compensating our directors for their services in their capacity as directors, although such directors are expected in the future to receive stock options to purchase shares of our common stock as awarded by our board of directors.
Pension, Retirement or Similar Benefit Plans
There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors or executive officers. We have no material bonus or profit sharing plans pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation is or may be paid to our directors or executive officers, except that stock options may be granted at the discretion of the board of directors or a committee thereof.
Indebtedness of Directors, Senior Officers, Executive Officers and Other Management
None of our directors or executive officers or any associate or affiliate of our company during the last two fiscal years, is or has been indebted to our company by way of guarantee, support agreement, letter of credit or other similar agreement or understanding currently outstanding.
Item 12.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of shares of the Company’s common stock as of April 11, 2013 (34,798,796 shares issued and outstanding) by (i) all stockholders known to the Company to be beneficial owners of more than 5% of the outstanding common stock; and (ii) all directors and executive officers of the Company, and as a group (each person has sole voting power and sole dispositive power as to all of the shares shown as beneficially owned by them):
Name and Address Position
Amount of Stock
Beneficially Owned Percentage of Class
Henryk Dabrowski
5500-SW 86 th Street
Miami, FL 33143 President, Director
5,819,930
6.43%
Fabio Alvino
3225 Franklin Avenue,
Villa 2, Miami, FL 33133 Director
4,454,592
4.92%
Robin Bjorklund
473-1027 Davie Street
Vancouver BC V6E 4L2 Director
4,688,170
5.18%
Michael Viadero
3607 SW 37th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33133 CFO
2,078,000
2.30%
Directors, Officers and
5%
stockholders in total
34,798,796
34.03%
Changes in Control
We are unaware of any contract or other arrangement the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of our company.
Item 13.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Except as disclosed herein, no director, executive officer, shareholder holding at least 5% of shares of our common stock, or any family member thereof, had any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction, or proposed transaction.
As of December 31, 2013, a total of $1,637,710 (2012 - $664,113) was payable to directors and officers of the Company of which $668,195 (2012 - $644,531) was non-interest bearing and had no specific terms of repayment, $21,589 (2012 - $19,582) related to loans detailed in Note 5 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and $947,926 (2012 - $Nil) related to unpaid wages of prior years incurring interest at 10% per annum effective January 1, 2013. Of the amount payable, $145,229 (2012 - $58,401) was included in accounts payable for expense reimbursements, $1,484,802 (2012 - $573,310) was included in wages payable for accrued fees and interest, and $7,679 (2012 - $32,402) was included in due to related parties.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company expensed a total of $910,000 (2012 - $807,500) in consulting fees and salaries paid to directors and officers of the Company. Of the amounts incurred, $872,084 (2012 - $445,417) has been accrued, $37,916 (2012 - $113,958) has been paid in cash and $Nil (2012 - $248,125) has been paid through the issuance of shares. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company signed debt settlement agreements with two directors and one officer of the Company to settle total accrued wages of $305,625 and expense reimbursements of $40,457 by issuing 2,628,738 shares of the Company’s common stock. One director and the officer sold their debt settlement agreements to an unrelated third party. All shares were issued during the year ended December 31, 2012.
As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s discontinued operations held an accounts receivable from a company with a director in common with the Company for $789,565; 6,674,709 Venezuelan bolivar fuerte (“VEF”) (2012 - $789,565; VEF 6,674,709) which the Company fully allowed for during the year due to collectability uncertainty caused by the uncertainty of obtaining foreign currency in Venezuela. In addition, the Company owes this company $94,784 (VEF 5,971,438) (2012 - $221,969; VEF 3,329,532) which is non-interest bearing, has no specific terms of repayment, and is included in due to related parties.
Director Independence
We currently act with three (3) directors, consisting of Henryk Dabrowski, Fabio Alvino and Robin Bjorklund. From inception to present date, we believe that the members of our board of directors have been and are collectively capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting.
Item 14.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The aggregate fees billed for the most recently completed fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 and for fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of our annual financial statements and review of the financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for these fiscal periods were as follows:
Our board of directors pre-approves all services provided by our independent auditors. All of the above services and fees were reviewed and approved by the board of directors either before or after the respective services were rendered.
Our board of directors has considered the nature and amount of fees billed by our independent auditors and believes that the provision of services for activities unrelated to the audit is compatible with maintaining our independent auditors’ independence.
PART IV
Item 15.
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
EXHIBIT INDEX
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ALTERNET SYSTEMS INC.
By: /s/Henryk Dabrowski
Henryk Dabrowski, President
(Principal Executive Officer)
March 31, 2014
By: /s/ Michael T. Viadero
Michael T. Viadero, Secretary, Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
March 31, 2014
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: /s/ Henryk Dabrowski By: /s/ Michael T. Viadero
Henryk Dabrowski, President Michael T. Viadero, Secretary, Treasurer
(Principal Executive Officer) (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting
March 31, 2014 Officer)
March 31, 2014