Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Note 1 – Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business

Hypha Labs, Inc. (formerly Digipath, Inc.) was incorporated in Nevada on October 5, 2010. Until February 20, 2024, Hypha Labs, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Hypha,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) was a service-oriented independent testing laboratory, data analytics and media firm focused on the developing cannabis and hemp markets, and supported the cannabis industry’s best practices for reliable testing, cannabis education and training. Our mission was to provide pharmaceutical-grade analysis and testing to the cannabis industry, under ISO-17025:2017 guidelines, to ensure consumers and patients knew exactly what was in the cannabis they ingest and to help maximize the quality of our clients’ products through research, development, and standardization. Hypha Labs had been operating a cannabis-testing lab in Nevada since 2015.

On February 20, 2024, we completed the sale of the net assets of our subsidiary Digipath Labs, Inc. (“Digipath Labs”). As of that date we were no longer in business as a service-oriented independent testing laboratory, data analytics and media firm focused on the developing cannabis and hemp markets, which supported the cannabis industry’s best practices for reliable testing, cannabis education and training.

Effective March 12, 2024, the Company amended Article 1 of its Articles of Incorporation to change its name from Digipath, Inc. to Hypha Labs, Inc. Hypha Products, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed on April 18, 2024.

Basis of Accounting

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. All references to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) are in accordance with The FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the following entities, all of which were under common control and ownership at September 30, 2024:

	Jurisdiction of
Name of Entity	Incorporation	Relationship
Hypha Labs, Inc.(formerly Digipath, Inc.)(1)	Nevada	Parent
Hypha Products, Inc.	Nevada	Subsidiary
Digipath Labs, Inc.	Nevada	Subsidiary
Digipath Labs CA, Inc. (2)	California	Subsidiary
Digipath Labs S.A.S.(3)	Colombia	Subsidiary
VSSL Enterprises, Ltd.(4)	Canada	Subsidiary

(1)	Holding company, which owns each of the wholly-owned subsidiaries. All subsidiaries shown above are wholly-owned by Hypha Labs, Inc., the parent company.
(2)	Formed during the second fiscal quarter of 2021, but has not yet commenced significant operations.
(3)	Formed during the first fiscal quarter of 2019, but has not yet commenced significant operations.
(4)	Acquired on March 11, 2020.

The consolidated financial statements herein contain the operations of the wholly-owned subsidiaries listed above. All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in the preparation of these financial statements. The parent company and subsidiaries will be collectively referred to herein as the “Company”, “Hypha” or “DIGP”. The Company’s headquarters are located in Las Vegas, Nevada and substantially all of its customers were within the United States.

These statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management are necessary for a fair presentation of the information contained therein.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Segment Reporting

ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting,” requires use of the “management approach” model for segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a company’s management organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. The Company operates as a single segment and will evaluate additional segment disclosure requirements as it expands its operations.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company adopted ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels are defined as follows:

- Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

- Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

- Level 3 inputs to valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair measurement.

The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payables and accrued expenses are estimated by management to approximate fair value primarily due to the short term nature of the instruments.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. Trade accounts receivable are periodically evaluated for collectability based on past credit history with customers and their current financial condition. The Company had an allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $154,179 as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, accounts receivable are classified as Assets held for sale – current in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Notes Receivable

Notes receivable are reported in our consolidated balance sheets at the outstanding principal balance, plus costs incurred to originate the loans, net of any unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. We use the effective interest rate method to recognize finance income, which produces a constant periodic rate of return on the investment. Unearned income, discounts and premiums are amortized to finance income in our consolidated statements of operations using the effective interest rate method. Interest receivable related to the unpaid principal is recorded together with the outstanding balance in our consolidated balance sheets. Upon the prepayment of a note receivable, any prepayment penalties and unamortized loan origination, closing and commitment fees are recorded as part of finance income in our consolidated statements of operations.

Notes receivable are periodically evaluated for collectability based on past credit history with note holders and their current financial condition. The Company had an allowance for credit losses of $670,000 and $720,000 as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net recoverable amount. The cost of property, plant and equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method based on the lesser of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term based on the following life expectancy:

Software	3 years
Office equipment	5 years
Furniture and fixtures	5 years
Lab equipment	7 years
Leasehold improvements	Term of lease

Repairs and maintenance expenditures are charged to operations as incurred. Major improvements and replacements, which extend the useful life of an asset, are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. When assets are retired or sold, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are eliminated and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations.

As of September 30, 2024, all fixed assets balances are classified as Assets held for sale – long term in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable or is impaired. Recoverability is assessed using undiscounted cash flows based upon historical results and current projections of earnings before interest and taxes. Impairment is measured using discounted cash flows of future operating results based upon a rate that corresponds to the cost of capital. Impairments are recognized in operating results to the extent that carrying value exceeds discounted cash flows of future operations.

Our intellectual property is comprised of indefinite-lived brand names acquired and have been assigned an indefinite life as we currently anticipate that these brand names will contribute cash flows to the Company perpetually. We evaluate the recoverability of intangible assets periodically by taking into account events or circumstances that may warrant revised estimates of useful lives or that indicate the asset may be impaired.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Under ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue from the commercial sales of products, licensing agreements and contracts to perform pilot studies by applying the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.

Our revenue was primarily generated through our subsidiary, Digipath Labs, which recognized revenue from the analytical testing of cannabis products for licensed producers and cultivators within the state of Nevada on a determinable fixed fee per test, or panel of tests, basis. Revenue from the performance of those services was recognized upon completion of the tests, at which time test results were delivered to the customer, provided collectability of the fee is reasonably assured. We typically required payment within thirty days of the delivery of results.

During the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, all revenues are classified as part of Net income from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Discontinued Operations

On April 20, 2023, the Company and Digipath Labs entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with DPL NV, LLC (“Buyer”), pursuant to which Digipath Labs agreed to sell substantially all of its assets to Buyer for a cash purchase price of $2,300,000 (the “Purchase Price”). The business of an entity that is in the process of disposing its assets by sale, or that intends to cease operations, is reported as discontinued operations if the transaction represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. As such, the Company’s lab testing business is now reported as discontinued operations.

Assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations are aggregated and reported separately as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024 and 2023. The results of discontinued operations are aggregated and presented separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as net income from discontinued operations for the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The cash flows of the discontinued operations are reflected as cash flows of discontinued operations within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. 

Amounts presented in discontinued operations have been derived from our consolidated financial statements and accounting records using the historical basis of assets, liabilities, results of operations, and cash flows of Digipath Labs. The discontinued operations exclude general corporate allocations.

Advertising Costs

The Company expenses the cost of advertising and promotions as incurred. Advertising and promotions expense was $22,205  and $4,444 for the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share

The basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss adjusted on an “as if converted” basis, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus potential dilutive securities. For the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, potential dilutive securities of 104,490,131 and 83,125,488 shares issuable upon conversion of convertible notes payable, respectively, and 8,120,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options, 15,387,050 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants, and 13,579,710 shares issuable upon conversion of Preferred A and Preferred B shares, had an anti-dilutive effect and were not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per common share.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for equity instruments issued to employees in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718 Stock Compensation (ASC 718) and Equity-Based Payments to Non-employees pursuant to ASC 2018-07 (ASC 2018-07). All transactions in which the consideration provided in exchange for the purchase of goods or services consists of the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The measurement date of the fair value of the equity instrument issued is the earlier of the date on which the counterparty’s performance is complete or the date at which a commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached because of sufficiently large disincentives for nonperformance.

Income Taxes

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based on differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to be recovered. The Company provides a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for which it does not consider realization of such assets to be more likely than not.

Uncertain Tax Positions

In accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), the Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be capable of withstanding examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. These standards prescribe a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. These standards also provide guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.

Various taxing authorities periodically audit the Company’s income tax returns. These audits include questions regarding the Company’s tax filing positions, including the timing and amount of deductions and the allocation of income to various tax jurisdictions. In evaluating the exposures connected with these various tax filing positions, including state and local taxes, the Company records allowances for probable exposures. A number of years may elapse before a particular matter, for which an allowance has been established, is audited and fully resolved. The Company has not yet undergone an examination by any taxing authorities.

The assessment of the Company’s tax position relies on the judgment of management to estimate the exposures associated with the Company’s various filing positions.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 on a retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on its disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which expands the disclosures required for income taxes. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendment should be applied on a prospective basis while retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on its disclosures.