NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS, HISTORY AND PRESENTATION Nature of Operations General Cannabis Corp, a Colorado Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “GCC”) (formerly, Advanced Cannabis Solutions, Inc.), was incorporated on June 3, 2013, and provides services and products to the regulated cannabis industry. We currently trade on the OTCQB® Market under the trading symbol CANN. As of December 31, 2021, our operations are segregated into the following segments: Retail (“Retail Segment”) Through our acquisition of TREES Englewood in September 2021 and our acquisition of TREES Portland and TREES Waterfront in December 2021, we operate a retail dispensary store in Englewood, Colorado and two retail stores in Portland, Oregon. Cultivation (“Cultivation Segment”) Through our acquisition of SevenFive Farm in May 2020, we operate a licensed 17,000 square foot light deprivation greenhouse cultivation facility. During 2021 and 2020, 31% and 28%, respectively, of SevenFive Farm’s revenue was from two customers. Discontinued Operations - Operations Consulting and Products (“Operations Segment”) Through Next Big Crop (“NBC”), we delivered comprehensive consulting services to the cannabis industry that included obtaining licenses, compliance, cultivation, retail operations, logistical support, facility design and construction, and expansion of existing operations. NBC oversaw our wholesale equipment and supply business, operating under the name “GC Supply,” which provided turnkey sourcing and stocking services to cultivation, retail, and infused products manufacturing facilities. Our products included building materials, equipment, consumables, and compliance packaging. NBC also provided operational support for our internal cultivation. On July 16, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with an individual to sell substantially all the assets of NBC for a total of $150,000 and 10% of profits generated by the buyer in the states of Michigan, Mississippi, and Massachusetts for a period of twelve months from the closing. On August 2, 2021, the sale of NBC was completed. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of GCC and its nine wholly-owned subsidiary companies: (a) 6565 E. Evans Owner LLC, a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2014; (b) General Cannabis Capital Corporation, a Colorado corporation formed in 2015; (c) GC Security LLC (“GCS”), a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2015; (d) Standard Cann, Inc., a Colorado corporation formed in 2019; (e) SevenFive Farm LLC, a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2020; (f) SevenFive Farm Cultivation LLC, a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2020; (g) Trees Colorado LLC, a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2021; (h) Trees Oregon LLC, a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2021; (i) GC Corp., a Colorado corporation, originally formed in 2013 under the name ACS Corp. In 2015, the name was changed to GC Corp. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Although these estimates are based on our knowledge of current events and actions we may undertake in the future, actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates and assumptions. Furthermore, when testing assets for impairment in future periods, if management uses different assumptions or if different conditions occur, impairment charges may result. Going Concern The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes we will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. Our cash of $2,054,050 as of December 31, 2021 is not sufficient to absorb our operating losses and retire our debt of $8,913,644 and other obligations as they come due. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our generating profitable operations in the future and/or obtaining the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Management believes that (a) we will be successful obtaining additional capital and (b) actions presently being taken to further implement our business plan and generate additional revenues provide opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern. While we believe in the viability of our strategy to generate additional revenues and our ability to raise additional funds, there can be no assurances to that effect. Accordingly, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern. Liquidity The Company incurred net losses of $8.9 million and $7.7 million in the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and had an accumulated deficit of $83.8 million as of December 31, 2021. The Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term and long-term investments of $2.1 million and $1.0 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of continuity of operations, realization of assets, and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business. The Company has incurred recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations since inception and has primarily funded its operations with proceeds from the issuance of convertible debt. The Company expects its operating losses and negative operating cash flows to continue into the foreseeable future as it continues to execute its acquisition and growth strategy. The Company believes that its cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2021 will be sufficient to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least twelve months from the date of filing this Annual Report on Form 10-K due to the receipt of an additional $2.3 million of cash in April 2021 from the issuance of a convertible note offering, the receipt of an additional $1.2 million of cash in September 2021 from the issuance of preferred stock and the acquisition of three dispensaries (See Note 2 for further information). The Company may need additional funding to support its planned investing activities. If the Company is unable to obtain additional funding, it would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate some or all of its acquisition efforts, which could adversely affect its business prospects. Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations. Significant Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits with banks, and investments that are highly liquid and have maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020 there are nil and $5,551 of cash and cash equivalents included in assets of discontinued operations on the balance sheet. Inventories Inventories consist of raw materials, supplies, growing and harvested plants (work-in-process), and finished goods, and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. All direct and indirect costs of growing plants are accumulated until the time of harvest and allocated to the plants during the growing process. All direct and indirect costs of finished goods are accumulated and allocated to the products between the harvest and completion stages. The Company uses an average costing method to allocate costs. Net realizable value is determined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale. The Company periodically reviews physical inventory for excess, obsolete, and potentially impaired items. Write-downs and write-offs are charged to cost of sales. Accounts Receivable, net Accounts receivable are recorded at the original invoiced amount due from our customers less an allowance for any potential uncollectible amounts. We control credit risk related to accounts receivable through credit approvals, credit limits, and monitoring processes. In making the determination of the appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts, management considers prior experience with customers, analysis of accounts receivable aging reports, changes in customer payment patterns, and historical write-offs. Notes Receivable Notes receivable consist primarily of amounts due to us related to the financing of different business ventures. Direct loan origination costs we incur are netted with loan origination fees we receive and the net amount, loan origination fees, or costs, is included in notes receivable on the consolidated balance sheets. The loan origination fees or costs are amortized over the term of the underlying note receivable and included in interest income in the consolidated statements of operations. We report notes receivable at the principal balance outstanding less an allowance for losses. We monitor the financial condition of the notes receivable and record provisions for estimated losses when we believe it is probable that the holders of the notes receivable will be unable to make their required payments. We charge interest at a fixed rate and interest income is calculated by applying the effective rate to the outstanding principal balance. Right-of-use Asset / Lease Liability Right of use (“ROU”) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset in which we obtain substantially all the economic benefits and the right to direct the use of the asset during the lease term. Lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. We recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for leases with a lease term of greater than one year. Payments that are not fixed at the commencement of the lease are considered variable and are excluded from the ROU asset and lease liability calculations. In the measurement of our ROU assets and lease liabilities, the fixed lease payments in the agreement are discounted using a secured incremental borrowing rate for a term similar to the duration of the lease, as our leases do not provide implicit rates. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation. Major additions and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance, and repairs, which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets, are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: thirty years for buildings, the lesser of ten years or the life of the lease for leasehold improvements, and one to fifteen years for furniture, fixtures and equipment, software, vehicles, and biological assets. Land is not depreciated. When property or equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts with the resulting gain or loss reflected in operations. Business Combinations Amounts paid for acquisitions are allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. The fair value of identifiable intangible assets is based on detailed valuations that use information and assumptions provided by management, including expected future cash flows. We allocate any excess purchase price over the fair value of the net assets and liabilities acquired to goodwill. Identifiable intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Acquisition-related costs, including advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other costs, are expensed in the periods in which the costs are incurred. The results of operations of acquired businesses are included in the consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date. Goodwill and Intangibles Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill and long-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually in accordance with the provisions of ASC No. 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (“ASC No. 350”). ASC No. 350 requires that goodwill be tested for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment or on level below an operating segment) on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carry value. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgement, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. We test goodwill and long-lived intangible assets annually in December, unless an event occurs that would cause us to believe the value is impaired at an interim date. The price of flower has substantially decreased over the year ending December 31, 2021, as a result we tested for impairment of the Cultivation Segment’s goodwill on December 31, 2021. We recognized a full impairment of goodwill in the amount of $2,484,200. No impairment was recognized as of December 31, 2020. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. As a result of the full impairment of goodwill above, we tested for impairment on intangibles with finite useful lives under our Cultivation Segment. We recognized an impairment of $526,220 on December 31, 2021. No impairment was recognized as of December 31, 2020. Impairment of Long-lived Assets We periodically evaluate whether the carrying value of property and equipment has been impaired when circumstances indicate the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable. The carrying amount is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If the carrying value is not recoverable, the impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value. Our impairment analyses require management to apply judgment in estimating future cash flows as well as asset fair values, including forecasting useful lives of the assets, assessing the probability of different outcomes, and selecting the discount rate that reflects the risk inherent in future cash flows. If the carrying value is not recoverable, we assess the fair value of long-lived assets using commonly accepted techniques, and may use more than one method, including, but not limited to, recent third-party comparable sales and undiscounted cash flow models. If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions and estimates, or our assumptions and estimates change due to new information, we may be exposed to an impairment charge in the future. Debt We issue debt that may have separate warrants, conversion features, or no equity-linked attributes. Debt with warrants – When we issue debt with warrants, we treat the warrants as a debt discount, record as a contra-liability against the debt, and amortize the balance over the life of the underlying debt as amortization of debt discount expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The offset to the contra-liability is recorded as additional paid in capital in our consolidated balance sheets. If the debt is retired early, the associated debt discount is then recognized immediately as amortization of debt discount expense in the consolidated statement of operations. The debt is treated as conventional debt. We determine the value of the non-complex warrants using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model (“Black-Scholes”) using the stock price on the date of issuance, the risk-free interest rate associated with the life of the debt, and the volatility of our stock. For warrants with complex terms, we use the binomial lattice model to estimate their fair value. Modification and Extinguishment of Debt - When we change the terms of existing notes payable, we evaluate the amendments under ASC 470-50, Debt Modification and Extinguishment to determine whether the change should be treated as a modification or as a debt extinguishment. This evaluation includes analyzing whether there are significant and consequential changes to the economic substance of the note. If the change is deemed insignificant then the change is considered a debt modification, whereas if the change is substantial the change is reflected as a debt extinguishment. Convertible Debt - When we issue debt with a conversion feature, we must first assess whether the conversion feature meets the requirements to be treated as a derivative. If the conversion feature within convertible debt meets the requirements to be treated as a derivative, we estimate the fair value of the convertible debt derivative using Black-Scholes upon the date of issuance, using the stock price on the date of issuance, the risk-free interest rate associated with the life of the debt, and the estimated volatility of our stock. If the conversion feature is not treated as a derivative, we assess whether it is a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). A BCF exists if the effective conversion price of the convertible debt instrument is less than the stock price on the commitment date. This typically occurs when the effective conversion price is less than the fair value of the stock on the date the instrument was issued. The value of a BCF is equal to the intrinsic value of the feature, the difference between the effective conversion price and the fair value of the common stock into which it is convertible. Fair Value of Financial Instruments U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires disclosing the fair value of financial instruments to the extent practicable for financial instruments which are recognized or unrecognized in the consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the financial instruments disclosed herein is not necessarily representative of the amount that could be realized or settled, nor does the fair value amount consider the tax consequences of realization or settlement. In assessing the fair value of financial instruments, the Company uses a variety of methods and assumptions, which are based on estimates of market conditions and risks existing at the time. For certain instruments, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, the Company estimated that the carrying amount approximated fair value because of the short maturities of these instruments. All debt is based on current rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar remaining maturities and approximates fair value. GAAP establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use on unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs consist of items that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is described below: Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. There are no fair valued assets or liabilities classified under Level 1 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. Level 2 – Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets but corroborated by market data. There are no fair valued assets or liabilities classified under Level 2 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. Level 3 – Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs (see Note 14). Level 3 liabilities are valued using unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the liabilities. For fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s accounting, and finance department, which reports to the Chief Financial Officer, determines its valuation policies and procedures. The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company’s accounting and finance department and are approved by the Chief Financial Officer. Level 3 Valuation Techniques Level 3 financial liabilities consist of the derivative liabilities for which there is no current market for these securities such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. Changes in fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are analyzed each period based on changes in estimates or assumptions and recorded as appropriate. The Company deems financial instruments which do not have fixed settlement provisions to be derivative instruments. In accordance with GAAP the fair value of these warrants is classified as a liability on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets because, according to the terms of the warrants, a fundamental transaction could give rise to an obligation of the Company to pay cash to its warrant holders. Such instruments do not have fixed settlement provisions and have also been recorded as derivative liabilities. Corresponding changes in the fair value of the derivative liabilities are recognized in earnings on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations in each subsequent period. The Company’s derivative liabilities are carried at fair value and were classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of significant unobservable inputs. Warrant Instruments Warrants with derivative features – When we raise capital by issuing warrants that do not have complex terms, they are recorded as additional paid in capital in our consolidated balance sheet. When we issue warrants that have complex terms, such as a clause in which the warrant agreements contain a cash settlement provision whereby the holders could settle the warrants for cash upon a fundamental transaction that is considered outside of the control of management, such as a change of control, the warrants are considered to be a derivative that are recorded as a liability at fair value. The warrant derivative liability is adjusted to its fair value at the end of each reporting period, with the change being recorded as other expense or gain. Revenue Recognition We have two main revenue streams: (i) product sales; and (ii) cultivation sales. Product sales are recorded at the time that control of the product is transferred to customers. In evaluating the timing of the transfer of control of products to customers, we consider several indicators, including significant risks and rewards of products, our right to payment, and the legal title of the products. Based on the assessment of control indicators, sales are generally recognized when products are delivered to customers. Revenue from cultivation sales is recognized when the products are delivered to the customer. ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC Topic 606”) is a comprehensive revenue recognition model that requires revenue to be recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to our customers at an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive. Application of ASC Topic 606 requires us to use more judgment and make more estimates than under former guidance. Application of ASC Topic 606 requires a five-step model applicable to all product offerings revenue streams as follows: Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer A contract with a customer exists when (i) we enter into an enforceable contract with a customer that defines each party’s rights regarding the goods or services to be transferred and identifies the payment terms related to these goods or services, (ii) the contract has commercial substance, and (iii) we determine that collection of substantially all consideration for goods or services that are transferred is probable based on the customer’s intent and ability to pay the promised consideration. We apply judgment in determining the customer’s ability and intention to pay, which is based on a variety of factors including the customer’s historical payment experience or, in the case of a new customer, published credit or financial information pertaining to the customer. Identification of the performance obligations in the contract Performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the goods or services that will be transferred to the customer that are both capable of being distinct, whereby the customer can benefit from the goods or service either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available from third parties or from us, and are distinct in the context of the contract, whereby the transfer of the goods or services is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. When a contract includes multiple promised goods or services, we apply judgment to determine whether the promised goods or services are capable of being distinct and are distinct within the context of the contract. If these criteria are not met, the promised goods or services are accounted for as a combined performance obligation. Determination of the transaction price The transaction price is determined based on the consideration to which we will be entitled to receive in exchange for transferring goods or services to our customer. We estimate any variable consideration included in the transaction price using the expected value method that requires the use of significant estimates for discounts, cancellation periods, refunds and returns. Variable consideration is described in detail below. Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract If the contract contains a single performance obligation, the entire transaction price is allocated to the single performance obligation. Contracts that contain multiple performance obligations require an allocation of the transaction price to each performance obligation based on a relative Stand-Alone Selling Price (“SSP,”) basis. We determine SSP based on the price at which the performance obligation would be sold separately. If the SSP is not observable, we estimate the SSP based on available information, including market conditions and any applicable internally approved pricing guidelines. Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation We recognize revenue at the point in time that the related performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the promised goods or services to our customer. Principal versus Agent Considerations When another party is involved in providing goods or services to our customer, we apply the principal versus agent guidance in ASC Topic 606 to determine if we are the principal or an agent to the transaction. When we control the specified goods or services before they are transferred to our customer, we report revenue gross, as principal. If we do not control the goods or services before they are transferred to our customer, revenue is reported net of the fees paid to the other party, as agent. Our evaluation to determine if we control the goods or services within ASC Topic 606 includes the following indicators: We are primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified good or service. When we are primarily responsible for providing the goods and services, such as when the other party is acting on our behalf, we have indication that we are the principal to the transaction. We consider if we may terminate our relationship with the other party at any time without penalty or without permission from our customer. We have risk before the specified good or service have been transferred to a customer or after transfer of control to the customer. We may commit to obtaining the services of another party with or without an existing contract with our customer. In these situations, we have risk of loss as principal for any amount due to the other party regardless of the amount(s) we earn as revenue from our customer. The entity has discretion in establishing the price for the specified good or service. We have discretion in establishing the price our customer pays for the specified goods or services. Stock-based Payments Employee and non-employee awards – We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, and ASC 505, Equity, which require all stock-based compensation to employees and non-employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized as an expense in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values. The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing formula that requires assumptions for expected volatility, expected dividends, the risk-free interest rate, and the expected term of the option. The Company accounts for forfeitures of stock-based grants as they occur. If any of the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model or the anticipated number of shares to be awarded change significantly, stock-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current period. Market price-based awards – We may issue stock-based payments that vest when certain market conditions are met, such as our common stock trading above a certain value for a specific number of days. We recognize expense for market price-based options at the estimated fair value of the options using the binomial lattice model over the estimated life of the options used in the model, or immediately upon the market conditions being met. We use historical data to estimate the expected price volatility, the expected stock option life and expected forfeiture rate. The risk-free interest rate is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the stock option. Shipping and Handling Payments by customers to us for shipping and handling costs are included in revenue on the consolidated statements of operations, while our expense is included in cost of sales. Shipping and handling for inventory are included as a component of inventory on the consolidated balance sheets, and in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations when the product is sold. Income Taxes We recognize deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the income tax and financial reporting carrying amount of our assets and liabilities. We monitor our deferred tax assets and evaluate the need for a valuation allowance based on the estimate of the amount of such deferred tax assets that we believe do not meet the more-likely-than-not recognition criteria. We also evaluate whether we have any uncertain tax positions and would record a reserve if we believe it is more-likely-than-not our position would not prevail with the applicable tax authorities and would be recorded in income tax expense. Our assessment of tax positions as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, determined that there were no material uncertain tax positions. In general, the tax returns for the years ending December 31, 2018 through 2020 are open to examination by federal and state authorities. Reportable Segments Our reporting segments consist of: a) Retail; and b) Cultivation. Our Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief decision maker. Our operations are conducted within the United States of America. Recently Issued Accounting Standards FASB ASU 2020-06 – “Debt-Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity”- In June 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models required under current GAAP. This ASU also removes certain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception and simplifies the diluted earnings per share calculation in certain areas. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2021, although early adoption is permitted. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
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