As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 17, 2023.
Registration No. 333-
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
(Address, including zip code and telephone number,
including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
International Land Alliance, Inc.
(Name, address, including zip code and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
Joseph M. Lucosky, Esq.
Scott E. Linsky, Esq. Lucosky Brookman LLP
101 Wood Avenue South, 5th Floor
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 395-4400
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of the registration statement.
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The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
| PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS | SUBJECT TO COMPLETION | DATED OCTOBER 17, 2023 |
INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
Shares of Common Stock
Pre-Funded Warrants to Purchase up to Shares of Common Stock
Up to Shares of Common Stock Underlying the Pre-Funded Warrants
We are offering an aggregate of shares of our common stock, $0.001 par value per share. We assume a public offering price of $ per share of our common stock which was the last reported sale price of our common stock on the OTCQB Marketplace operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. (the “OTCQB”) on October ___, 2023.
We are also offering to certain purchasers whose purchase of shares of common stock in this offering would otherwise result in the purchaser, together with its affiliates and certain related parties, beneficially owning more than 4.99% (or, at the election of the purchaser, 9.99%) of our outstanding common stock immediately following the consummation of this offering, the opportunity to purchase, if any such purchaser so chooses, pre-funded warrants, in lieu of shares of common stock that would otherwise result in such purchaser’s beneficial ownership exceeding 4.99% (or, at the election of the purchaser, 9.99%) of our outstanding common stock. The purchase price of each pre-funded warrant will be equal to the price per share at which shares of common stock are sold to the public in this offering, minus $0.001, and the exercise price of each pre-funded warrant will be $0.001 per share. This offering also relates to the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of any pre-funded warrants sold in this offering. The pre-funded warrants will be exercisable immediately and may be exercised at any time until all of the pre-funded warrants are exercised in full. For each pre-funded warrant we sell, the number of shares of common stock we are offering will be decreased on a one-for-one basis.
Our common stock is presently quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol “ILAL.” We have applied to have our common stock listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “ILAL,” which listing is a condition to this offering. No assurance can be given that our application for listing will be approved. If our application is not approved, we will not complete this offering. On October 11, 2023 or our common stock on the OTCQB was $0.2020 per share. There is no established trading market for the pre-funded warrants, and we do not expect a market to develop. We do not intend to apply for a listing for the pre-funded warrants on any securities exchange or other nationally recognized trading system. Without an active trading market, the liquidity of the pre-funded warrants will be limited.
In order to meet Nasdaq’s minimum stock price requirement, we will complete a reverse split of our common stock effective simultaneously with this offering at a ratio of not less than 1 for 2 and not more than 1 for ___, to be determined by the board of directors prior to this offering. All share numbers in this registration statement will be adjusted to give effect to this reverse split, except in the financial statements or as otherwise indicated.
The final public offering price per share will be determined through negotiation between us and the representative of the underwriters in this offering and will take into account the recent market price of our common stock, the general condition of the securities market at the time of this offering, the history of, and the prospects for, the industry in which we compete, and our past and present operations and our prospects for future revenues. The assumed public offering price per share used throughout this prospectus may not be indicative of the final public offering price per share.
Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4 of this prospectus for a discussion of information that should be considered in connection with an investment in our securities.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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| Public offering price | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Underwriting discounts and commissions (1) | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Proceeds to us, before expenses | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| (1) | In addition, we have agreed to pay a management fee equal to ___% of the gross proceeds of this offering to the representative of the underwriters in this offering and to reimburse certain expenses of the representative of the underwriters. See “Underwriting” beginning on page 49 for additional description regarding compensation payable to the underwriters. |
We have granted a ___-day option to the representative of the underwriters to purchase up to _____ additional shares (up to ___% of the sum of the shares of common stock and the shares of common stock underlying the pre-funded warrants in this offering) of our common stock.
The underwriters expect to deliver our shares and pre-funded warrants to purchasers in the offering on or about __________, 2023, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The date of this prospectus is __________, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus, as supplemented and amended. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. This prospectus may only be used where it is legal to sell these securities. The information in this prospectus may only be accurate on the date of this prospectus. We take no responsibility for and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of any other information that others may give you. Neither we nor the underwriter is making an offer to sell or seeking offers to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where, or to any person to whom, the offer or sale is not permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date on the front cover of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale of our securities. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and future growth prospects may have changed since those dates.
For investors outside the United States: We have not, and the underwriters have not, done anything that would permit this offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the offering of the securities and the distribution of this prospectus outside the United States.
We urge you to read carefully this prospectus, as supplemented and amended, before deciding whether to invest in any of the securities being offered.
As used in this prospectus and unless otherwise indicated, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company” refer to International Land Alliance, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiary.
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights certain information about us and this offering contained elsewhere in this prospectus. Because it is only a summary, it does not contain all of the information that you should consider before investing in our securities and it is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, the more detailed information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. Before you decide to invest in our securities, you should read the entire prospectus carefully, including “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4, and the financial statements and related notes included in this prospectus.
Business Overview
We are a residential land development company with target properties located primarily in the Baja California Norte region of Mexico and Southern California. Our principal activities are purchasing properties, obtaining zoning and other entitlements required to subdivide the properties into residential and commercial building plots, securing financing for the purchase of the lots, improving the properties’ infrastructure and amenities, and selling the lots to homebuyers, retirees, investors and commercial developers. We offer the option of financing (i.e., taking a promissory note from the buyer for all or part of the purchase price) with a guaranteed acceptance on any purchase for every customer.
Acquisition History
On October 1, 2013, the Company entered into a promissory agreement with Grupo Jataya, S.A. DE C.V. (“Grupo”), a Mexican corporation controlled by our Chief Executive Officer, Roberto Valdes, to convey into an irrevocable trust, with the Company named as beneficiary, to acquire 10 acres of land in Ensenada, Baja California, known as the Valle Divino, free of lien and encumbrances.
On March 18, 2019, the Company acquired real property located in Hemet, California, which included approximately 80 acres of land and two structures for $1.1 million. The property includes the main parcel of land with existing structures along with three additional parcels of land which are vacant lots to be used for the purpose of development. The Company was generating lease income from this property up until October 1, 2021, at which point, the Company recognized revenue from the sale of 20 acres of land pursuant to Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 606.
In October 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Valdeland, S.A. de C.V. (“Valdeland”), a Mexican corporation controlled by our CEO, Roberto Valdes, to acquire 1 acre of land at the Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort in Ensenada, Baja California, known as the Plaza Bajamar. The transfer of title for this project is subject to approval from the Mexican government in Baja California. Although management believes that the transfer of title to the land will be approved and transferred by the end of our fiscal year of 2023, there is no assurance that such transfer of title will be approved in that time frame or at all.
In July 2020, the Company filed the Articles of Organization with the California Secretary of State for Emerald Grove Estates, LLC (“Emerald Estates”). Emerald Estates is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The purpose of Emerald Estates is agriculture and land development. On January 27, 2021, Jason Sunstein and the Company granted a deed of the property in Sycamore Road, Hemet, California to Emerald Grove Estates LLC.
On May 3, 2021, the Company acquired a 25% interest in Rancho Costa Verde Development, LLC (“RCVD”). RCVD is a successful developer of a 1,100-acre, 1,200-lot master planned community in Baja California, located roughly eight (8) km north of the Company’s Oasis Park Resort. Such investment was accounted for under the equity method of investment under ASC 323 Investments - Equity method and Joint Ventures. Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the Company acquired the remaining 75% interest for a total contractual consideration of $13.5 million.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. Given the rapidly expanding nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have undergone several national lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus, we believe there is a risk that our business, results of operations, and financial condition will be adversely affected. Potential impact to our results of operations will also depend on future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken by government authorities and other entities to contain COVID-19 or mitigate its impact, almost all of which are beyond our control.
As events are rapidly changing, we do not know how long the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures that have been introduced to respond to it will disrupt our operations or the full extent of that disruption. We also cannot predict how long the effects of COVID-19 and the efforts to contain it will continue to impact our business after the pandemic is under control. Governments could take additional restrictive measures to combat the pandemic that could further impact our business or the economy in the geographies in which we operate. It is also possible that the impact of the pandemic and response on our customers and markets will persist for some time after governments ease their restrictions. These measures may impact our business and financial condition as the responses to control COVID-19 continue.
Corporate Information
Our principal executive offices are located at 350 10th Ave., Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92101, and our telephone number is (877) 661-4811. Our website address is www.ila.com. The information on our website is not incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
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THE OFFERING
| Common stock offered by us | shares of our common stock at an assumed public offering price of $ per share based on the last quoted price of our common stock on the OTCQB on October ___, 2023. | |
| Pre-funded warrants offered by us | We are also offering to certain purchasers whose purchase of shares of common stock in this offering would otherwise result in the purchaser, together with its affiliates, beneficially owning more than 4.99% (or, at the election of the purchaser, 9.99%) of our outstanding common stock immediately following the consummation of this offering, the opportunity to purchase, if such purchasers so choose, pre-funded warrants, in lieu of shares of common stock that would otherwise result in any such purchaser’s beneficial ownership exceeding 4.99% (or, at the election of the purchaser, 9.99%) of our outstanding common stock. Each pre-funded warrant will be exercisable for one share of our common stock. The purchase price of each pre-funded warrant will equal the price per share at which the shares of common stock are being sold to the public in this offering, minus $0.001, and the exercise price of each pre-funded warrant will be $0.001 per share. The pre-funded warrants will be exercisable immediately and may be exercised at any time until all of the pre-funded warrants are exercised in full. This offering also relates to the shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of any pre-funded warrants sold in this offering. For each pre-funded warrant we sell, the number of shares of common stock we are offering will be decreased on a one-for-one basis.
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| Common stock outstanding before the offering(1) | shares of common stock as of __________, 2023. | |
| Common stock to be outstanding after the offering(2) | shares of common stock (assuming exercise of all pre-funded warrants that are sold in the offering). If the underwriter’s option to purchase additional shares is exercised in full, the total number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after this offering would be . | |
| Option to purchase additional shares | We have granted the underwriters a ___-day option to purchase up to additional shares of our common stock (up to ___% of the sum of the shares of common stock and the shares of common stock underlying the pre-funded warrants in this offering). | |
| Representative’s Warrants | In connection with the offering, we have agreed to issue warrants (the “Representative’s Warrants”) to purchase _____ shares of our common stock (equal to ___% of the number of shares of common stock in this offering (including shares underlying any pre-funded warrants) including shares issued upon the exercise of the option to purchase additional shares of common stock). The Representative’s Warrants will be exercisable commencing upon issuance and expire ___ years from the commencement of sales in this offering at an exercise price of $_____ (___% of the public offering price per share). Please see “Underwriting—Representative’s Warrants” for a description of these warrants. | |
| Use of proceeds | We will receive net proceeds from our sale of securities in this offering of approximately $___ million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. If the underwriter exercises in full the option to purchase additional shares of common stock, the net proceeds from this offering will be approximately $___ million. We plan to use the net proceeds of this offering for __________. For additional information please refer to the section entitled “Use of Proceeds” on page 14 of this prospectus. | |
| Risk factors | Investing in our securities is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the information set forth in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page 4 before deciding to invest in our securities. | |
| Proposed Nasdaq listing and trading symbol | Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTCQB under the trading symbol “ILAL”. We have applied to have our common stock listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “ILAL”. No assurance can be given that our application will be approved. If the listing of our common stock is not approved, we will not complete this offering. | |
| Lock-ups | We and our directors and executive officers have agreed with the underwriters not to offer for sale, issue, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of any of our common stock or securities convertible into common stock for a period of ___ days after the date of closing of the offering pursuant to this prospectus, subject to certain customary exceptions. See “Underwriting.” | |
| Reverse Stock Split | __________ with this offering, we will complete a reverse split of our common stock, in a ratio to be determined by the board of directors at a ratio of not less than 1 for 2 and not more than 1 for ___, to be determined by the board of directors. The purpose of the reverse stock split is to meet Nasdaq’s minimum stock price requirement. All share numbers in this registration statement will be adjusted to give effect to this reverse split, except in the financial statements or as otherwise indicated. |
| (1) | Based on _____ shares of common stock outstanding on __________, 2023, but does not include, as of that date: | |
| ● | _____ shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding vested stock options (including _____ vested options and _____ unvested stock options), at a weighted average exercise price of $_____; and
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| ● | _____ shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants with a weighted average exercise price of $_____. | |
| (2) | Based on assumed public offering price of $_____ per share. | |
Unless otherwise indicated, all information in this prospectus assumes no exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares of common stock.
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RISK FACTORS
Investing in our securities includes a high degree of risk. Prior to making a decision about investing in our securities, you should consider carefully the specific factors discussed below, together with all of the other information contained in this prospectus, including information in the section of this document entitled “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be materially and adversely affected by these risks.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS
There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we do not continue as a going concern, investors will lose their entire investment.
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Our auditor’s report reflects that the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to repay or refinance our obligations, to raise additional capital and, ultimately, the achievement of significant operating revenues. If we are unable to continue as a going concern, stockholders will lose their investment. We will be required to seek additional capital to fund future growth and expansion. No assurance can be given that such financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on commercially favorable terms. Moreover, favorable financing may be dilutive to investors.
The Company has an accumulated deficit of $25.1 million as of December 31, 2022, and never operated at a profit, and our loss for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $10.4 million. This loss and deficit may impact the future of the Company in many ways including, but not limited to, making it more difficult to borrow money, sell stock or to maintain a good trading price for our common stock.
The impact of any deterioration in the U.S. economy as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak may negatively affect our business.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. Given the rapidly expanding nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have undergone several national lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus, we believe there is a risk that our business, results of operations, and financial condition will be adversely affected. Potential impact to our results of operations will also depend on future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken by government authorities and other entities to contain COVID-19 or mitigate its impact, almost all of which are beyond our control.
As events are rapidly changing, we do not know how long the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures that have been introduced to respond to it will disrupt our operations or the full extent of that disruption. We also cannot predict how long the effects of COVID-19 and the efforts to contain it will continue to impact our business after the pandemic is under control. Governments could take additional restrictive measures to combat the pandemic that could further impact our business or the economy in the geographies in which we operate. It is also possible that the impact of the pandemic and response on our customers and markets will persist for some time after governments ease their restrictions. These measures may impact our business and financial condition as the responses to control COVID-19 continue.
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Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws limit the liability of, and provide indemnification for, our officers and directors.
Our Articles of Incorporation generally limits our officers’ and directors’ personal liability to the Company and its stockholders for breach of fiduciary duty as an officer or director except for breach of the duty of loyalty or acts or omissions not made in good faith, or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law. Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, provide indemnification for our officers and directors to the fullest extent authorized by the Wyoming Business Corporation Act against all expense, liability, and loss, including attorney’s fees, judgments, fines, excise taxes or penalties and amounts to be paid in settlement reasonably incurred or suffered by an officer or director in connection with any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil or criminal, administrative or investigative (hereinafter a “Proceeding”) to which the officer or director is made a party or is threatened to be made a party, or in which the officer or director is involved by reason of the fact that he is or was an officer or director of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company whether the basis of the Proceeding is an alleged action in an official capacity as an officer or director, or in any other capacity while serving as an officer or director. Thus, the Company may be prevented from recovering damages for certain alleged errors or omissions by the officers and directors for liabilities incurred in connection with their good faith acts for the Company. Such an indemnification payment might deplete the Company’s assets. Stockholders who have questions regarding the fiduciary obligations of the officers and directors of the Company should consult with independent legal counsel. It is the position of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that exculpation from and indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations there under, is against public policy and therefore unenforceable.
We may need additional capital, which we may be unable to obtain.
Our capital requirements in connection with our development activities of our residential properties’ operations have been and will continue to be significant. We may require additional funding in order to continue development, construction of houses, infrastructure and marketing activities associated with our properties. There can be no assurances that additional funding in the future or that our current cash position will be sufficient to fund any future plans to accelerate our commercialization efforts or that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
We are dependent on the sale of our securities or debt to fund our operations and will remain so until we generate sufficient revenues to pay for our operating costs. Our officers and directors have made no written commitments with respect to providing a source of liquidity in the form of cash advances, loans and/or financial guarantees. There can be no guarantee that we will be able to successfully sell our equity or debt securities.
We have a potential conflict of interest with a company controlled by one of our officers and directors.
We have and will continue to enter into agreements with firms owned or controlled by our officers and directors. A conflict of interest will arise should a dispute occur with the respect of our rights and obligations pursuant to the agreements and those firms. Under Wyoming law a conflict of interest transaction is not voidable if the transaction was fair at the time it was entered into or is approved in advance by the vote of the board of directors not having an interest in the transaction if the material facts of the transaction and the director’s interest are disclosed or known to the board prior to the vote. Each officer and director owe a fiduciary duty to the Company to present business opportunities to the Company. We do not believe, however, that the fiduciary duties or contractual obligations of our officers or directors to other entities will materially affect our ability to identify and pursue business opportunities or to complete our initial business objectives.
Our lack of operations makes evaluating our business difficult.
We have a short period of time in terms of operational history in our industry. Accordingly, our operations are subject to the risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise, including access to capital, successful implementation of our business plan and limited revenue from operations. We cannot assure you that our intended activities or plan of operation will be successful or result in revenue or profit to us and any failure to implement our business plan may have a material adverse effect on the business of the Company.
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To be profitable, we must:
| ● | develop and identify new prospective purchasers of our real estate; | |
| ● | compete with larger, more established competitors in the real estate development industry; | |
| ● | maintain and enhance our brand recognition; and | |
| ● | adapt to meet changes in our markets and competitive developments. |
We may not be successful in accomplishing these objectives. Further, our lack of operating history makes it difficult to evaluate our business and prospects. Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in their early stages of development, particularly companies in highly competitive industries. The historical information in this report may not be indicative of our future financial condition and future performance. For example, we expect that our future annual growth rate in revenues will be moderate and likely be less than the growth rates experienced in the early part of our history.
There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to complete development of its proposed properties and profitably sell any units.
The Company has acquired properties and intends to acquire additional properties and thereafter, the Company intends to construct and develop proposed resort properties as well as other residential and commercial property. There can be no assurance that the Company will complete the expected development plans or undertake to develop other resorts or complete such development if undertaken. Risks associated with the Company’s development and construction activities may include the risks that: (i) acquisition and/or development opportunities may be abandoned; (ii) construction costs of a property may exceed original estimates, possibly making the resort uneconomical or unprofitable; and (iii) construction may not be completed on schedule, resulting in decreased revenues and increased carrying cost such as taxes and interest expense. In addition, the Company’s construction activities will typically be performed by third-party contractors, the timing, quality and completion of which the Company will be unable to control.
Investors will have no discretion in management’s real estate investment decisions.
Our management will have complete discretion in making investments on our behalf in a range of real estate, which may include all types of properties. Consequently, prospective investors will not be able to evaluate for themselves the merits of the specific properties that may be acquired in the future and may not like the properties acquired. You will not be entitled to a return of your investment if you do not approve the properties purchased. Our investment decisions are not made through reliance on sophisticated mathematical models or arbitrage programs. Instead, investors are relying on the judgment of our management alone to locate suitable properties that meet our investment criteria.
Our proposed ownership of real estate may result in losses if demand for property declines.
From our current real estate projects and any future real estate project acquired, we will be subject to risks incident to the ownership of real estate, including: changes in general economic or local conditions, such as a decrease in demand for residential, commercial and industrial space due to a decrease in population or employment or changes in technology or adverse downturns in the general economy; changes to preferences that reduce the attractiveness of our properties to end users; fluctuation in mortgage rates, building ownership or operating expenses; rises and falls in undeveloped land values; costs of infrastructure, construction or other development costs; changes in supply or demand of competing properties in an area; changes in interest rates, zoning and other governmental regulations and availability of permanent mortgage funds that may render the sale of a property difficult or unattractive; increases in the cost of adequate maintenance, insurance and other operating costs, including real estate taxes, associated with one or more properties, which may occur even when a property is not generating revenue; inflation; and changes in tax laws and rates. A negative change in any of these risks could reduce the demand for any properties we may acquire and a reduction in demand could result in a loss to us in the operation of or upon the sale of any such properties we may acquire.
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Property improvement costs are difficult to estimate and if costs exceed our budget, we may lose money on the development and sale of a property.
Acquisition of any properties for improvement, repositioning and sale entails risks such as those contemplated by us that include the following, any of which could adversely affect our financial performance and the value of your investment: our estimate of the costs of improving or repositioning an acquired property may prove to be too low, and, as a result, the property may fail to meet our estimates of the profitability of the property, either temporarily or for a longer time. Our pre-acquisition evaluation of each new investment may not detect certain requirements, limitations, defects or necessary improvements until after the property is acquired, which could significantly increase our total costs.
Our operating results may suffer because of potential development and construction delays and resultant increased costs and risks which could reduce our revenues or lead to the loss of your investment.
We may develop properties, including unimproved real properties, upon which we will construct improvements. We may be subject to uncertainties associated with re-zoning for development, environmental concerns of governmental entities and/or community groups, and our builders’ ability to build in conformity with plans, specifications, budgeted costs and timetables. A builder’s performance may also be affected or delayed by conditions beyond the builder’s control. Delays in completing construction could also give tenants the right to terminate preconstruction leases. We may incur additional risks when we make periodic progress payments or other advances to builders before they complete construction. These and other factors can result in increased costs of a project or loss of our investment.
Our real estate development strategies may not be successful which could reduce our revenues or lead to the loss of your investment.
We may in the future engage in development activities to the extent attractive development projects become available. To the extent that we engage in development activities, we will be subject to risks associated with those activities that could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and ability to pay distributions on, and the market price of, our common stock, including, but not limited to:
| ● | development projects in which we have invested may be abandoned and the related investment will be impaired; | |
| ● | we may not be able to obtain, or may experience delays in obtaining, all necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and other governmental permits and authorizations; | |
| ● | we may not be able to obtain land on which to develop; | |
| ● | we may not be able to obtain financing for development projects, or obtain financing on favorable terms; | |
| ● | construction costs of a project may exceed the original estimates or construction may not be concluded on schedule, making the project less profitable than originally estimated or not profitable at all (including the possibility of contract default, the effects of local weather conditions, the possibility of local or national strikes and the possibility of shortages in materials, building supplies or energy and fuel for equipment); | |
| ● | upon completion of construction, we may not be able to obtain, or obtain on advantageous terms, permanent financing for activities that we financed through construction loans; and | |
| ● | we may not achieve sufficient occupancy levels and/or obtain sufficient rents to ensure the profitability of a completed project. |
Moreover, substantial development activities, regardless of their ultimate success, typically require a significant amount of management’s time and attention, diverting their attention from our other operations.
The real estate market is cyclical, and a downturn of the market could increase the risk of loss of your investment.
Investment in real estate involves a high degree of business and financial risk, which can result in substantial losses and accordingly should be considered speculative. The market for property in Mexico and the United States tends to be cyclical, with periods in which the prices of properties rise and fall. Prices have fallen in the past and have done so for a significant period of time. Any downturn in the real estate market in the United States or Mexico may have a negative effect on our operations and reduce any return generated upon the sale of our property.
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Many real estate costs are fixed and must be paid even if the property is not generating revenue which could increase your risk of loss of your investment.
Our financial results depend primarily on being able to add value and then sell properties to others on favorable terms. Many costs associated with real estate investment, such as debt service, real estate taxes and maintenance costs, generally are not reduced even when a property is not fully improved or used. Thus, even a small increase in the time to which a real estate property can be sold can result in a significant increase in the carry costs of the property. New properties that we may acquire may not produce any significant revenue immediately, and the cash flow from existing operations may be insufficient to pay the operating expenses and debt service associated with that property until the property is sold.
Because there is no liquid market for our properties, we may be unable to sell a property when planned to, which could increase your risk of loss of your investment.
Liquidity relates to our ability to sell a property in a timely manner at a price that reflects the fair value of that property. The illiquidity of properties may adversely affect our ability to dispose of such properties in a timely manner and at a fair price at times when we deem it necessary or advantageous. The timing and likelihood of liquidation events is uncertain and unpredictable and affected by general economic and property-specific conditions. There may not be a market, or the market may be very limited, for the real estate that we will try to sell, even though we will make appropriate efforts to cover the available market. Investments in real properties are generally not liquid. We may not be able to dispose of future properties within its anticipated time schedule and the sales of such properties may not be made at the prices projected by us.
We are subject to zoning and environmental controls that may restrict the use of our property.
Governmental zoning and land use regulations may exist or be promulgated that could have the effect of restricting or curtailing certain uses of our real estate. Such regulations could adversely affect the value of any of our properties affected by such regulations. In recent years real estate values have also sometimes been adversely affected by the presence of hazardous substances or toxic waste on, under or in the environs of the property. A substance (or the amount of a substance) may be considered safe at the time the property is purchased but later classified by law as hazardous. Owners of properties have been liable for substantial expenses to remedy chemical contamination of soil and groundwater at their properties even if the contamination predated their ownership. Although we intend to exercise reasonable efforts to assure that no properties are acquired that give rise to such liabilities, chemical contamination cannot always be detected through readily available means, and the possibility of such liability cannot be excluded.
Under various foreign, federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, we may be required to investigate and clean up certain hazardous or toxic substances released on or in properties we own or operate, and also may be required to pay other costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances. This liability may be imposed without regard to whether we knew about the release of these types of substances or were responsible for their release. The presence of contamination or the failure to remediate property contamination at any of our properties may adversely affect our ability to sell or lease the properties or to borrow using the properties as collateral. The costs or liabilities could exceed the value of the affected real estate. We have not been notified by any governmental authority, however, of any non-compliance, liability or other claim in connection with any of our properties, and we are not aware of any other environmental condition with respect to any of our properties that management believes would have a material adverse effect on our business, assets or results of operations taken as a whole.
Although we will attempt to determine the environmental condition of each property as part of our due diligence, we cannot be certain that this investigation will reveal all conditions that may impose an obligation on us to mitigate the environmental condition. If we were subject to environmental liability, which could be imposed based on our ownership of its property; such liability could adversely affect the value of your investment.
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We may be subject to partially uninsured losses that may require substantial payments which could reduce the value of your investment.
We currently carry a $2,000,000 general liability policy for the Company. On our Emerald Grove property, we have a comprehensive homeowner’s policy which also extends to the three (3) vacant parcels. Any vacant lot buyers or homebuyers will be encouraged to carry their own individual insurance policies. In addition, if losses occur, they may exceed insurance policy limits, and policies may contain exclusions with respect to various types of losses or other matters. Consequently, all or a portion of our properties may not be covered by disaster insurance and insurance may not cover all losses which could reduce the value of your investment.
We cannot control certain factors affecting the performance and value of a property, which may cause the value of that property and your investment to decline.
The economic performance and value of our real estate assets will be subject to the risks described below that are normally associated with changes in national, regional and local political, economic and market conditions. These factors may adversely affect the ability of our customers to buy our real estate. Other local economic conditions that may affect the performance and value of the properties include the local economy of a given real estate project; competition for buyers, including competition based on attractiveness and location of the property; and the quality of amenities a project has to offer. In addition, other factors may affect the performance and value of a property adversely, including changes in laws and governmental regulations (including those governing usage, zoning and taxes), changes in interest rates (including the risk that increased interest rates may result in a decline in the liquidity of our properties), declines in housing or commercial property purchases and the availability of financing. Adverse changes in any of these factors, each of which is beyond our control, could reduce the cash flow that we receive from our properties, and adversely affect the value of your investment.
We carry debt through mortgages and the inability to make secured debt payments could result in loss of mortgaged property and reduce the value of your investment.
The Company carries secured and unsecured promissory notes. Debt financing carries many risks, including refinancing difficulties, loss of mortgaged properties, reduced ability to obtain new financing and increases in interest. We may choose to use debt financing in connection with future properties. If we cannot meet our secured debt obligations, the lender could take the collateral and we would lose both the secured property and the income, if any, it produces. Foreclosure on mortgaged properties or an inability to refinance existing indebtedness would likely have a negative impact on our financial condition and results of operations. We could have to pay substantial legal costs in connection with foreclosure of a property, and thus be subject to a deficiency judgment if the foreclosure sale amount is insufficient to satisfy the mortgage.
Rising interest rates could adversely affect our interest expense and cash flow and reduce the value of your investment.
We may borrow money at variable interest rates in the future to finance operations. Increases in interest rates would increase our interest expense on our variable rate debt, which would adversely affect cash flow and our ability to service our debt and make distributions to our stockholders.
Our lack of an established brand name and relative lack of resources could negatively impact our ability to effectively compete in the real estate market, which could reduce the value of your investment.
We do not have an established brand name or reputation in the real estate industry. We also have a relative lack of resources to conduct our business operations. Thus, we may have difficulty effectively competing with companies that have greater name recognition and resources than we do. Presently, we have no patents, copyrights, trademarks and/or service marks that would protect our brand name or our proprietary information, nor do we have any current plans to file applications for such rights. Our inability to promote and/or protect our brand name may have an adverse effect on our ability to compete effectively in the real estate market.
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We may make changes to our business, investment, leverage and financing strategies without stockholder consent, which could reduce the value of your investment.
Our discussions with various individuals concerning various properties or projects have included general discussions of acquiring properties directly either ourselves or in a joint venture with others or of developing properties either ourselves or in a joint venture with others. As of the date of this filing, all such discussions have been general, and we have no specific plans as to whether we will acquire or develop ourselves or jointly any specific properties or projects. There is no limitation in the amount of funds we may invest in either property acquisition or property development. There is no limitation on or percentage allocation of funds or assets between property acquisition and property development, or between 100% ownership and joint venture ownership. Further, as the market evolves, we may change our business, investment and financing strategies without a vote of, or notice to, our stockholders, which could result in our making investments and engaging in business activities that are different from, and possibly riskier than, the investments and businesses described in this filing. In particular, a change in our investment strategy, including the manner in which we allocate our resources across our portfolio or the types of assets in which we seek to invest, may increase our exposure to interest rate risk, default risk and real estate market fluctuations. In addition, we may in the future use leverage at times and in amounts deemed prudent by our management in its discretion, and such decision would not be subject to stockholder approval. Changes to our strategies with regards to the foregoing could materially and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations.
We depend heavily on key personnel, and turnover of key senior management could harm our business.
Our future business and results of operations depend in significant part upon the continued contributions of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. If we lose their services or if they fail to perform in their current position, or if we are not able to attract and retain skilled employees as needed, our business could suffer. Significant turnover in our senior management could significantly deplete our institutional knowledge held by our existing senior management team. We depend on the skills and abilities of these key officers in managing the product acquisition, marketing and sales aspects of our business, any part of which could be harmed by turnover in the future.
Our future results and reputation may be affected by litigation or other liability claims.
We have procured a $2,000,000 general liability insurance policy for our business and will not cover losses in excess of $2,000,000. To the extent that we suffer a loss of a type which would exceed our limit, we could incur significant expenses in defending any action against us and in paying any claims that result from a settlement or judgment against us. Adverse publicity could result in a loss of consumer confidence in our business or our securities.
We may be subject to regulatory inquiries, claims, suits and prosecutions which may impact our profitability.
Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with applicable laws and regulations may subject us to regulatory inquiries, claims, suits and prosecutions. We can give no assurance that we will prevail in such regulatory inquiries, claims, suits and prosecutions on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Responding to, defending and/or settling regulatory inquiries, claims, suits and prosecutions may be time-consuming and divert management and financial resources or have other adverse effects on our business. A negative outcome in any of these proceedings may result in changes to or discontinuance of some of our services, potential liabilities or additional costs that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and future prospects.
We are vulnerable to concentration risks because we intend to focus on the residential rather than commercial market.
We intend to focus on residential rather than commercial properties. Economic shifts affect residential and commercial property markets, and thus our business, in different ways. A developer with diversified projects in both sectors may be better able to survive a downturn in the residential market if the commercial market remains strong. Our focus on the residential sector can make us more vulnerable than a diversified developer.
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Risks Related to Our Mexican Operations
General economic conditions in Mexico may have an adverse effect on our operations and reduce our revenues.
General economic conditions in Mexico, such as inflation, weakening of the U.S. dollar versus the Mexican Peso and tax fluctuations in Mexico, may have an adverse impact on our business and financial results. The global economy in general and the economic conditions in Mexico remain uncertain. Weak economic conditions could result in lower demand for our properties, resulting in lower sales, earnings, and cash flows.
The value of our securities may be affected by the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Mexican Peso.
The value of our common stock may be affected by the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Mexican Peso, and between those currencies and other currencies in which our revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities may be denominated. For example, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars into Mexican Pesos for our operational needs, should the Mexican Peso appreciate against the U.S. dollar at that time, our financial position, our business, and the price of our common stock may be harmed. Conversely, if we decide to convert Mexican Pesos into U.S. dollars for the purpose of declaring dividends on our common stock or for other business purposes and the U.S. dollar appreciates against the Mexican Peso, the U.S. dollar equivalent of our earnings from our subsidiaries in Mexico would be reduced.
We are subject to anti-corruption laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), as well as trade compliance and economic sanctions laws and regulations. Our failure to comply with these laws and regulations could subject us to civil and criminal penalties, harm our reputation and materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Doing business in Mexico requires us to comply with the laws and regulations of numerous jurisdictions. These laws and regulations place restrictions on our operations and business practices. In particular, we are subject to the FCPA, which generally prohibits companies and their intermediaries from providing anything of value to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or securing any improper business advantage, along with various other anti-corruption laws. As a result of doing business in Mexico, we are exposed to a heightened risk of violating anti-corruption laws. Although we have implemented policies and procedures designed to ensure that we, our employees and other intermediaries comply with the FCPA and other anti-corruption laws to which we are subject, there is no assurance that such policies or procedures will work effectively all of the time or protect us against liability under the FCPA or other laws for actions taken by our employees and other intermediaries with respect to our business or any businesses that we may acquire. Any continued international expansion, and any development of new partnerships and joint venture relationships worldwide, increases the risk of FCPA violations in the future.
Violations of anti-corruption laws, export control laws and regulations, and economic sanctions laws and regulations are punishable by civil penalties, including fines, as well as criminal fines and imprisonment. If we fail to comply with the FCPA or other laws governing the conduct of international operations, we may be subject to criminal and civil penalties and other remedial measures, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. Any investigation of any potential violations of the FCPA or other anti-corruption laws, export control laws and regulations, and economic sanctions laws and regulations by the United States or foreign authorities could also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity, regardless of the outcome of the investigation.
Our operations may be affected by social instability in Mexico.
Because we have Mexican operations, we are subject to social instability risks which could materially adversely affect our business and our results of operations. Specifically, our business is exposed to the risk of crime that is currently taking place in certain areas in Tijuana. Recent increases in kidnapping and violent drug related criminal activity in Mexico, and in particular Mexican States bordering the United States, may adversely affect our ability to carry on our business safely.
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Risks Related to Our Common Stock and this offering
You will experience immediate and substantial dilution as a result of this offering and may experience additional dilution in the future.
You will incur immediate and substantial dilution as a result of this offering. After giving effect to the sale by us of shares offered in this offering at an assumed public offering price of $ per share, and after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us, investors in this offering can expect an immediate dilution of approximately $ per share. See “Dilution” below for a more detailed discussion of the dilution you will incur if you purchase our common stock in the offering.
Management will have broad discretion as to the use of the proceeds from this offering and may not use the proceeds effectively.
Our management will have broad discretion in the application of the net proceeds from this offering and could spend the proceeds in ways that may not improve our results of operations or enhance the value of our common stock. Our failure to apply these funds effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business and cause the price of our common stock to decline.
We will be subject to penny stock regulations and restrictions, and you may have difficulty selling shares of our common stock.
The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define so-called “penny stocks” to be an equity security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exemptions. We are a “penny stock,” and we are subject to Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act, or the “Penny Stock Rule.” This rule imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers that sell such securities to persons other than established customers. For transactions covered by Rule 15g-9, a broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and have received the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to sale. As a result, this rule may affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and may affect the ability of purchasers to sell any of our securities in the secondary market.
For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require delivery, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule prepared by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. Disclosure is also required to be made about sales commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally, monthly statements are required to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stock.
We may qualify for an exemption from the Penny Stock Rule. In any event, even if our common stock were exempt from the Penny Stock Rule, we would remain subject to Section 15(b)(6) of the Exchange Act, which gives the SEC the authority to restrict any person from participating in a distribution of penny stock, if the SEC finds that such a restriction would be in the public interest. Our common stock, which is traded on the OTCQB has been, and may in the future be considered a “penny stock.” Securities broker-dealers participating in sales of “penny stock” are subject to the “penny stock” regulations set forth in Rules 15g-2 through 15g-9 promulgated under the Exchange Act. Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
Because we do not have an audit or compensation committee, shareholders will have to rely on the entire board of directors, none of which are independent, to perform these functions.
We do not have an audit or compensation committee comprised of independent directors. These functions are performed by the board of directors as a whole. No members of the board of directors are independent directors. Thus, there is a potential conflict in that board members who are also part of management will participate in discussions concerning management compensation and audit issues that may affect management decisions.
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Our directors own a significant percentage of our outstanding voting securities which could reduce the ability of minority shareholders to effect certain corporate actions.
As of October 13, 2023, our Chief Executive Officer and Director, Roberto Valdes, our Chief Financial Officer and Director, Jason Sunstein, and our President and Director, Frank Ingrande, together own 14,503,575 shares of common stock, or approximately 19% of our outstanding voting securities. As a result, currently, and after the filing, they will possess a significant influence and can elect a majority of our board of directors and authorize or prevent proposed significant corporate transactions. Their ownership and control may also have the effect of delaying or preventing a future change in control, impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination or discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer.
Because our directors hold a significant amount of our shares of common stock, it may not be possible to have adequate internal controls.
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 404”) requires our management to report on the operating effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. We must establish an ongoing program to perform the system and process evaluation and testing necessary to comply with these requirements. However, because our directors, Roberto Valdes, Jason Sunstein and Frank Ingrande, control approximately 19% on aggregate of our outstanding voting securities as of October 13, 2023, and will continue to own a significant percentage of our voting securities, it may not be possible to have adequate internal controls. We cannot predict what effect this will have on our stock price.
We may, in the future, issue additional shares of common stock, which would reduce investors’ percentage of ownership and may dilute our share value.
Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of 150,000,000 shares of common stock. As of October 13, 2023, we had 75,395,165 shares of common stock outstanding. Accordingly, we may issue approximately 74,604,835 additional shares of common stock subject to limitation on reserve amounts for other securities outstanding. The future issuance of common stock may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of our common stock held by our then existing shareholders. We may value any common stock issued in the future on an arbitrary basis. The issuance of common stock for future services or acquisitions or other corporate actions may have the effect of diluting the value of the shares held by our investors and might have an adverse effect on any trading market for our common stock.
We are subject to compliance with securities law, which exposes us to potential liabilities, including potential rescission rights.
We may offer to sell our common stock to investors pursuant to certain exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as well as those of various state securities laws. The basis for relying on such exemptions is factual; that is, the applicability of such exemptions depends upon our conduct and that of those persons contacting prospective investors and making the offering. We may not seek any legal opinion to the effect that any such offering would be exempt from registration under any federal or state law. Instead, we may elect to rely upon the operative facts as the basis for such exemption, including information provided by investor themselves.
If any such offering did not qualify for such exemption, an investor would have the right to rescind its purchase of the securities if it so desired. It is possible that if an investor should seek rescission, such investor would succeed. A similar situation prevails under state law in those states where the securities may be offered without registration in reliance on the partial preemption from the registration or qualification provisions of such state statutes under the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996. If investors were successful in seeking rescission, we would face severe financial demands that could adversely affect our business and operations. Additionally, if we did not in fact qualify for the exemptions upon which we relied, we may become subject to significant fines and penalties imposed by the SEC and state securities agencies.
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Because we do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock, our stockholders will not be able to receive a return on their shares unless they sell them.
We intend to retain any future earnings to finance the development and expansion of our business. We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Unless we pay dividends, our stockholders will not be able to receive a return on their shares unless they sell them. There is no assurance that stockholders will be able to sell shares when desired.
We expect to experience volatility in the price of our common stock, which could negatively affect stockholders’ investments.
The trading price of our common stock may be highly volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control. The stock market in general has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of companies with securities traded in those markets. Broad market and industry factors may seriously affect the market price of companies’ stock, including ours, regardless of actual operating performance. All of these factors could adversely affect your ability to sell your shares of common stock or, if you are able to sell your shares, to sell your shares at a price that you determine to be fair or favorable.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our common stock, which could depress the price of our common stock.
FINRA has adopted rules that require a broker-dealer to have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer before recommending an investment to a customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives, and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. Thus, the FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our shares of common stock, have an adverse effect on the market for our shares of common stock, and thereby depress our price per share of common stock.
Anti-takeover effects of certain provisions of Wyoming state law may hinder a potential takeover of us.
Wyoming has a business combination law that prohibits certain business combinations between Wyoming corporations and “interested stockholders” for two years after an “interested stockholder” first becomes an “interested stockholder,” unless the corporation’s board of directors approves the combination in advance. For purposes of Wyoming law, an “interested stockholder” is any person who is (i) the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of ten percent or more of the voting power of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or (ii) an affiliate or associate of the corporation and at any time within the three previous years was the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of ten percent or more of the voting power of the then outstanding shares of the corporation. The definition of the term “business combination” is sufficiently broad to cover virtually any kind of transaction that would allow a potential acquirer to use the corporation’s assets to finance the acquisition or otherwise to benefit its own interests rather than the interests of the corporation and its other stockholders.
The effect of Wyoming’s business combination law is potentially to discourage parties interested in taking control of us from doing so if they cannot obtain the approval of our board of directors. Both of these provisions could limit the price investors would be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock.
There is a limited market for our common stock, and investors may find it difficult to buy and sell our shares.
Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTCQB. We have applied to list our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. If our application is not approved, we will not complete this offering. There has been a limited trading market for our common stock to date. If our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, there is no assurance an active trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained or that we will remain eligible for continued listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
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Our stock is thinly traded, so you may be unable to sell your shares at or near the quoted bid prices if you need to sell a significant number of your shares.
The shares of our common stock are thinly traded on the OTCQB, meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing our common stock at or near bid prices at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent. As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price. We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained, or that current trading levels will be sustained. Due to these conditions, we can give you no assurance that you will be able to sell your shares at or near bid prices or at all if you need money or otherwise desire to liquidate your shares.
Shares eligible for future sale may adversely affect the market.
From time to time, certain of our stockholders may be eligible to sell all or some of their shares of common stock by means of ordinary brokerage transactions in the open market pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, subject to certain limitations. In general, pursuant to amended Rule 144, non-affiliate stockholders may sell freely after six months subject only to the current public information requirement. Affiliates may sell after six months subject to Rule 144 volume, manner of sale (for equity securities), and current public information and notice requirements. Any substantial sales of our common stock pursuant to Rule 144 may have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.
We could issue additional common stock, which might dilute the book value of our common stock.
Our board of directors has authority, without action or vote of our shareholders, to issue all or a part of our authorized but unissued shares. Such stock issuances could be made at a price that reflects a discount or a premium from the then-current trading price of our common stock. In addition, in order to raise capital, we may need to issue securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for a significant amount of our common stock. These issuances would dilute the percentage ownership interest, which would have the effect of reducing your influence on matters on which our shareholders vote and might dilute the book value of our common stock.
Our common stock could be further diluted as a result of the issuance of convertible securities, warrants or options.
In the past, we have issued convertible securities (such as convertible debentures and notes), warrants and options in order to raise money or as compensation for services and incentive compensation for our employees and directors. We have shares of common stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of certain of these securities and may increase the shares reserved for these purposes in the future. Our issuance of these convertible securities, options and warrants could affect the rights of our stockholders, could reduce the market price of our common stock or could result in adjustments to exercise prices of outstanding warrants (resulting in these securities becoming exercisable for, as the case may be, a greater number of shares of our common stock), or could obligate us to issue additional shares of common stock to certain of our stockholders.
Our Articles of Incorporation allow for our board of directors to create new series of preferred stock without further approval by our stockholders, which could adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock.
Our board of directors has the authority to fix and determine the relative rights and preferences of preferred stock. Our board of directors has the authority to issue up to 2,010,000 shares of our preferred stock without further stockholder approval (including 1,000,000 shares that have been designated Series A, 1,000 shares that have been designated Series B, and 10,000 shares that have been designated Series C) (see “Description of Capital Stock”). As a result, our board of directors could authorize the issuance of a new series of preferred stock that would grant to holders of preferred stock the right to our assets upon liquidation, or the right to receive dividend payments before dividends are distributed to the holders of common stock. In addition, our board of directors could authorize the creation of a new series of preferred stock that has greater voting power than our common stock or that is convertible into our common stock, which could decrease the relative voting power of our common stock or result in dilution to our existing stockholders.
There is no established public trading market for the pre-funded warrants being offered in this offering.
There is no established public trading market for the pre-funded warrants being offered in this offering, and we do not expect a market to develop. In addition, we do not intend to apply to list the pre-funded warrants on any national securities exchange or other nationally recognized trading system, including Nasdaq. Without an active market, the liquidity of the pre-funded warrants will be limited.
Except as otherwise provided in the pre-funded warrants, holders of pre-funded warrants purchased in this offering will have no rights as stockholders until such holders exercise their pre-funded warrants and acquire our common stock.
Except as otherwise provided in the pre-funded warrants, until holders of pre-funded warrants acquire our common stock upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants, holders of pre-funded warrants will have no rights with respect to our common stock underlying such pre-funded warrants. Upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants, the holders will be entitled to exercise the rights of a holder of our common stock only as to matters for which the record date occurs after the exercise date.
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events or our future financial or operating performance. We may, in some cases, use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” or the negative of those terms, and similar expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements reflect our management’s beliefs and views with respect to future events, are based on estimates and assumptions as of the date of this prospectus and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in these forward-looking statements. We discuss many of these risks in greater detail in this prospectus under “Risk Factors.” Moreover, new risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable laws or regulations.
USE OF PROCEEDS
We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of the securities we are offering will be approximately $ million (or approximately $ million if the underwriters exercise in full their option to purchase additional shares), after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering costs payable by us.
We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including, approximately $_____ for __________ and $ _____ for __________ with the remaining net proceeds to be used for general working capital purposes.
This expected use of the net proceeds from this offering represents our intentions based upon our current plans and business conditions. Pending our use of the net proceeds from this offering, we intend to invest the net proceeds in a variety of capital preservation investments, including short-term, investment grade, interest bearing instruments and U.S. government securities.
MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol “ILAL.” We have applied to have our common stock listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “ILAL”. No assurance can be given that our application will be approved. If our application is not approved, we will not complete this offering.
As of October 13, 2023, there were 246 holders of record of our common stock.
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
2022 Equity Incentive Plan
| Plan category | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) | |||||||||
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | 2,150,000 | $ | 0.20 | 2,850,000 | ||||||||
| Total | 2,150,000 | $ | 0.20 | 2,850,000 | ||||||||
2020 Equity Incentive Plan
| Plan category | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) | |||||||||
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | 1,700,000 | $ | 0.33 | 1,300,000 | ||||||||
| Total | 1,700,000 | $ | 0.33 | 1,300,000 | ||||||||
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2019 Equity Incentive Plan
| Plan category | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) | |||||||||
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | 2,150,000 | $ | 0.48 | 850,000 | ||||||||
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | 2,150,000 | $ | 0.48 | 850,000 | ||||||||
Brief Description of compensation plan.
On February 11, 2019, the Company’s board of directors approved the 2019 equity incentive plan (the “2019 Plan”). In order for the 2019 Plan to grant “qualified stock options” to employees, it requires approval by the Company’s shareholders within 12 months from the date of the 2019 Plan. The 2019 Plan was never approved by the shareholders. Therefore, any options granted under the 2019 Plan prior to shareholders’ approval will be “non-qualified”. The Company has reserved a total of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the 2019 Plan. The Company has issued a total of 2,150,000 options under the 2019 Plan during the year ended December 31, 2020.
On August 26, 2020, the Company’s board of directors approved the 2020 equity incentive plan (the “2020 Plan”). The 2020 Plan enables the Company’s board of directors to provide equity-based incentives through grants of awards to the Company’s present and future employees, directors, consultants, and other third-party service providers. The Company has reserved a total of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the 2020 Plan. The Company has issued a total of 1,700,000 options under the 2020 Plan during the year ended December 31, 2020.
On December 1, 2022, the Company’s board of directors approved the 2022 equity incentive plan (the “2022 Plan”). The 2022 Plan enables the Company’s board of directors to provide equity-based incentives through grants of awards to the Company’s present and future employees, directors, consultants, and other third-party service providers. The Company has reserved a total of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the 2022 Plan. The Company granted 2,150,000 options under the 2022 Plan during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company has a total of 2,150,000 options issued and outstanding under the 2022 Plan as of December 31, 2022.
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Transfer Agent
Globex Transfer, LLC, located at 780 Deltona Blvd., Suite 202, Deltona, FL 32725 is the registrar and transfer agent for our common stock.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never paid any cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain any future earnings to fund ongoing operations and future capital requirements of our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the board of directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and such other factors as the board of directors deems relevant. In addition, under Wyoming law, the Company may not pay cash dividends to holders of common stock if the Company would not be able to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business. This may limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock.
CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth our cash and our capitalization as of June 30, 2023, on:
| ● | an actual basis; and |
| ● | on a pro forma basis to give effect to the sale by us in this offering of _____ shares of common stock, at the assumed public offering price of $_____ per share, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. |
You should read this table in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and the financial statements included in this prospectus.
| As of June 30, 2023 | ||||||||
| Actual | Pro Forma | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 52,038 | $ | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 32,468,056 | |||||||
| Total liabilities | 32,468,056 | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Common Stock; $0.001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 64,943,897 and 61,943,897 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, as of June 30, 2023 and _______ and _______ shares issued and outstanding, respectively, on a pro forma basis | 64,944 | |||||||
| Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 2,010,000 shares authorized | ||||||||
| Series A; 28,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 | 28 | |||||||
| Series B; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 | 1 | |||||||
| Series C; 3,100 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 | 3 | |||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 36,281 | |||||||
| Treasury stock (3,000,000 shares as of June 30, 2023) | (300,000 | ) | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit (retained earnings) | (27,850,553 | ) | ||||||
| Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity | (28,049,295 | ) | ||||||
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The number of shares to be outstanding immediately after giving effect to this offering as shown above is based on 64,943,897 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2023, and excludes:
| ● | 6,000,000 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options as of June 30, 2023, with 5,328,126 vested and 671,874 unvested, at a weighted average exercise price of $0.34; and | |
| ● | 38,607,500 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants as of June 30, 2023 with a weighted average exercise price of $0.16. |
DILUTION
If you purchase shares of common stock in this offering, your interest will be diluted to the extent of the difference between the public offering price per share and the net tangible book value per share of our common stock after this offering. Our net tangible book value as of June 30, 2023, was approximately $(27,445,796), or $(0.42) per share of common stock. “Net tangible book value” is total assets minus the sum of liabilities and intangible assets. “Net tangible book value per share” is net tangible book value divided by the total number of shares of common stock outstanding.
After giving effect to the sale by us in this offering of shares at an assumed public offering price of $_____ per share (the closing price of our common stock on the OTCQB on __________, 2023) (assuming the exercise of any pre-funded warrants) and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses that we will pay, our net tangible book value as of June 30, 2023, would have been approximately $_____, or $_____ per share of common stock. This amount represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value of $_____ per share to existing stockholders and an immediate dilution of $_____ per share to purchasers in this offering.
The following table illustrates the dilution:
| Assumed public offering price per share | $ | _____ |
| Net tangible book value per share as of June 30, 2023 | $ | _____ |
| Increase in net tangible book value per share attributable to this offering | $ | _____ |
| Net tangible book value per share after this offering | $ | _____ |
| Dilution per share to new investors | $ | _____ |
The above table is based on 64,943,397 shares of common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2023, and excludes:
| ● | 6,000,000 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options as of June 30, 2023, with 5,328,126 vested and 671,874 unvested, at a weighted average exercise price of $0.34; and |
| ● | 38,607,500 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants as of June 30, 2023 with a weighted average exercise price of $0.16. |
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion highlights the principal factors that have affected our financial condition and results of operations as well as our liquidity and capital resources for the periods described. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes included in this prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these forward-looking statements.
Overview of Our Company
The Company was incorporated pursuant to the laws of the State of Wyoming on September 26, 2013. We are based in San Diego, California. We are a residential land development company with target properties located primarily in the Baja California Norte region of Mexico and Southern California. Our principal activities are purchasing properties, obtaining zoning and other entitlements required to subdivide the properties into residential and commercial building plots, securing financing for the purchase of the plots, improving the properties’ infrastructure and amenities, and selling the plots to homebuyers, retirees, investors, and commercial developers. We offer the option of financing (i.e. taking a promissory note from the buyer for all or part of the purchase price) with a guaranteed acceptance on any purchase for every customer.
The Company’s current portfolio includes residential, resort and commercial properties comprising of the following projects:
| ■ | Oasis Park Resort is a 497-acres master planned real estate community including 1,344 residential home sites, south of San Felipe, Baja California, which offers 180-degree sea and mountain views. In addition to the residential plots, this is a boutique hotel, a spacious commercial center, and a nautical center. |
| ■ | Valle Divino Resort is a self-contained solar 650-home site project in Ensenada, Baja California, with test vineyard at the property. This resort includes 137 residential plots and 3 commercial lots on 20 acres of land. This represents an estimated $60 million in gross sales opportunity. |
| ■ | Plaza Bajamar Resort is an 80-unit project located at the internationally renowned Bajamar Ocean Front Golf resort. The Bajamar Ocean Front Golf resort is a master planned golf community located 45 minutes south of the San Diego-Tijuana border along the scenic toll road to Ensenada. |
| ■ | Emerald Grove Estates is the Company’s newly renovated Southern California property, used for organized events at this 8,000 square foot event venue. | |
| ■ | Rancho Costa Verde (“RCVD”) is a 1,100-acre master planned second home, retirement home and vacation home real estate community located on the east coast of Baja California. RCVD is a self-sustained solar powered green community that takes advantage of the advances in solar and other green technology. In May 2021, the Company acquired a 25% investment in RCVD in exchange for $100,000 and 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, and such investment was initially recorded as an equity-method investment in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. | |
| Summary of key operational and financial events: |
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| ■ | During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company collected an aggregate amount of $312,175 from house construction at the Plaza Bajamar project, which was initially recorded and presented as contract liability in the consolidated balance sheets. However, the Company offset the balance with the additional cash funded for the construction of amenities at Bajamar, with the net balance presented as impairment loss in the consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023. | |
| ■ | We continued our research and marketing efforts to identify potential home buyers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Through the formation of a partnership with a similar development company in the Baja California, Norte Region of Mexico, we have been able to leverage additional resources with the use of their established and proven marketing plan which can help us with sophisticated execution and the desired results for residential plot sales and development. | |
| ■ | Title of Oasis Park Resort in San Felipe was assumed during 2019. We are expecting the transfer of title on Valle Divino in Ensenada, Baja California and Plaza Bajamar in Ensenada, Baja California before the end of our fiscal year 2023, as we continue to follow the necessary steps to complete this legal process. However, there is no assurance that such transfer of title will occur on above timeframe or at all. |
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023, compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
| For the three months ended | ||||||||
| June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | |||||||
| Revenue, net | $ | 485,580 | $ | 16,973 | ||||
| Cost of revenue | 999 | - | ||||||
| Gross profit | 484,581 | 16,973 | ||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 28,175 | 772,405 | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 699,597 | 739,801 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 727,772 | 1,512,206 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (243,191 | ) | (1,495,233 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||
| Interest income | - | 536 | ||||||
| Income (loss) from equity-method investment | - | (140,989 | ) | |||||
| Change in fair value of derivative | 295,901 | - | ||||||
| Interest expense | (431,369 | ) | (224,821 | ) | ||||
| Total other expense | (135,468 | ) | (365,274 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (378,660 | ) | $ | (1,860,507 | ) | ||
Revenues
Revenue increased by $468,607 to $485,580 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, from $16,973 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The revenue recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2023 includes real estate sales, interest from financed sales, financing fees, and components of home construction.
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Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue increased by $999 to $999 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, from $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Cost of revenue includes land cost and related land improvements including infrastructure and subdivision costs.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreased by $784,434 to $727,772 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, from $1,512,206 for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Sales and marketing costs decreased by $744,230 to $28,175 in the three months ended June 30, 2023, from $772,405 in the three months ended June 30, 2022. Such decrease mainly relates to the reduced marketing efforts incurred by RCVD and ILAL during the three months ended June 30, 2023 as the Company was in process of raising additional capital. Sales costs are related to real estate’s sales commissions. Marketing costs include advertising, prospective customers’ education, travel, and accommodation.
General and administrative costs slightly decreased by $40,204 to $699,597 in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $739,801 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. General and administrative costs slightly decreased for professional fees from the acquisition of RCVD. General and administrative costs mainly include commissions paid attributable to sales.
Other Expenses
Other expenses decreased by approximately $229,806 to $135,468 in the three months ended June 30, 2023, from $365,274 in the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Such decrease is primarily due to $295,901 change in fair value of the Company’s derivative liability and offset by a $206,548 increase in interest expense, which results from the additional convertible notes that the Company secured during fiscal year 2022 to fund its ongoing operations and the additional convertible note for an aggregate amount of $8,900,000 issued pursuant to the RCVD acquisition.
Net Loss
The Company finished the three months ended June 30, 2023, with a net loss of $378,660, as compared to a net loss of $1,860,507 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in our net loss resulted from the reasons outlined above.
The factors that will most significantly affect future operating results will be:
| ■ | The positive effect of implemented sales and marketing initiatives to drive opportunities into our various projects. | |
| ■ | The quality of our amenities. | |
| ■ | The global economy and the demand for vacation homes. | |
| ■ | The sale price of future plots and home construction compared to the sale price in other resorts in Mexico. | |
| ■ | The prime location of our projects. |
Other than the foregoing we do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that have had, or are reasonably expected to have, a material impact on our revenues or expenses.
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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023, compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
| For the six months ended | ||||||||
| June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | |||||||
| Revenue, net | $ | 726,512 | $ | 33,946 | ||||
| Cost of revenue | 4,000 | - | ||||||
| Gross profit | 722,512 | 33,946 | ||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 288,259 | 802,683 | ||||||
| Impairment loss | 245,674 | |||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 1,309,777 | 2,073,747 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,843,710 | 2,876,430 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (1,121,198 | ) | (2,842,484 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||
| Loss from debt extinguishment | (49,329 | ) | - | |||||
| Loss from equity-method investment | - | (182,093 | ) | |||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liability | (101,777 | ) | - | |||||
| Interest income | - | 536 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (1,014,916 | ) | (329,188 | ) | ||||
| Total other expense | (1,166,022 | ) | (510,745 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,287,221 | ) | $ | (3,353,229 | ) | ||
Revenues
Revenue increased by $692,566 to $726,512 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from $33,946 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The revenue recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2023 includes real estate sales, interest from financed sales, financing fees, and components of home construction,
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue increased by $4,000 to $4,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Cost of revenue includes land cost and related land improvements including infrastructure and subdivision costs.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreased by $1,032,720 to $1,843,710 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from $2,876,430 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Sales and marketing costs decreased by $514,424 to $288,259 in the six months ended June 30, 2023, from $802,683 in the six months ended June 30, 2022. Such decrease mainly relates to the reduced marketing efforts incurred by RCVD during the six months ended June 30, 2023 as the Company was in process of raising additional capital. Sales costs are related to real estate’s sales commissions. Marketing costs include advertising, prospective customers’ education, travel, and accommodation.
General and administrative costs decreased by $763,970, to $1,309,777 in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $2,073,747 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. General and administrative costs decreased due to a lack of capital compared to the prior period as the Company was in process of raising additional funds through June 30, 2023. General and administrative costs are mainly comprised of commissions paid attributable to sales.
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Other operating expenses increased by $245,674 which is attributable to an increase in impairment losses recognized on long-lived assets of $245,674 during the six months ended June 30, 2023. There was no impairment loss recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Other Expenses
Other expenses increased by approximately $655,277 to $1,166,022 in the six months ended June 30, 2023, from $510,745 in the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Such increase is primarily due to a $685,728 increase in interest expense, which results from the additional convertible notes that the Company secured during fiscal year 2022 to fund its ongoing operations and the additional convertible note for an aggregate amount of $8,900,000 issued pursuant to the RCVD acquisition, an increase of $101,777 in the change in fair value of the Company’s derivative liability and $49,329 related to loss from debt extinguishment.
Net Loss
The Company finished the six months ended June 30, 2023, with a net loss of $2,287,221, as compared to a net loss of $3,353,229 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in our net loss resulted from the reasons outlined above.
The factors that will most significantly affect future operating results will be:
| ■ | The positive effect of implemented sales and marketing initiatives to drive opportunities into our various projects. | |
| ■ | The quality of our amenities. | |
| ■ | The global economy and the demand for vacation homes. | |
| ■ | The sale price of future plots and home construction compared to the sale price in other resorts in Mexico. | |
| ■ | The prime location of our projects. |
Other than the foregoing we do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that have had, or are reasonably expected to have, a material impact on our revenues or expenses.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Cash was $52,038 and $49,374 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. As shown in the accompanying financial statements, we recorded a loss of $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Our working capital deficit as of June 30, 2023, was $30.7 million. These factors and our limited ability to raise additional capital to accomplish our objectives, raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We expect our expenses will continue to increase during the foreseeable future as a result of increased operations, increased construction activity and the development of current and future projects which include our current business operations.
We anticipate generating revenues over the next twelve months, as we continue to market the sale of plots held for sale at our various projects and generate cash from the sale of house construction at our properties.
If the Company is not successful with its marketing efforts to increase sales, the Company will continue to experience a shortfall in cash, and it will be necessary to obtain funds through equity or debt financing in sufficient amounts or to further reduce its operating expenses in a manner to avoid the need to curtail its future operations.
Operating Activities
Net cash flows used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $288,488 which resulted primarily due to the loss of $2,287,221 offset by non-cash share-based compensation of $174,598, amortization of debt discount of $203,607, depreciation of $59,494, impairment loss of $245,674, loss from debt extinguishment of $49,329, fair value of equity securities issued for services for $15,000, excess fair value of derivative liability for $36,062, change in fair value of derivative liability of $101,777, and net change in assets and liabilities of $1,113,191.
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Net cash flows used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $330,191 which resulted primarily due to the loss of $3,353,229 offset by non-cash share-based compensation of $1,281,976, fair value of equity securities issued for services of $1,177,163, amortization of debt discount of $144,935, loss from the Company’s equity-method investment of $182,093, depreciation of $26,472, and net change in assets and liabilities of $210,399.
Investing Activities
Net cash flows used in investing activities was $108,377 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The funds were used for the development of the various projects and the purchased house construction at Plaza Bajamar and Valle Divino for $179,700, additional investment for land development for $250,596, and offset by the cash acquired for $321,919 from the acquisition of RCVD.
Net cash flows used in investing activities was $316,335 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The funds were used for the development of the various projects at Plaza Bajamar and Valle Divino.
Financing Activities
Net cash flows provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $399,529, primarily from cash proceeds from additional funding from related parties for aggregate amount of $344,180, cash proceeds from convertible note of $100,000, cash proceeds from other loans for $25,052, and cash proceeds from Series C Preferred Stock issuance of $250,000. These were offset by $228,190 repayment of related party advances and $91,513 repayment of promissory notes.
Net cash flows provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $595,470 primarily from cash proceeds from issuance of convertible notes for aggregate amount of $522,500, cash proceeds from on-going funding from related party for aggregate amount of $315,042, offset by $192,244 repayment of related party advances, and $51,128 repayment of promissory notes.
As a result of these activities, we experienced an increase in cash of $2,664 for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our success in obtaining additional financing from investors or from the sale of our common shares.
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Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| Revenues and lease income | $ | - | $ | 522,696 | ||||
| Cost of revenue | - | 67,806 | ||||||
| Gross profit | - | 454,890 | ||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 1,085,300 | 1,782,000 | ||||||
| Impairment loss | 4,158,243 | - | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 3,107,457 | 2,875,818 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 8,351,000 | 4,657,818 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (8,351,000 | ) | (4,202,928 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||
| Other income | 540 | 91,624 | ||||||
| Loss from equity-method investment | (422,493 | ) | (168,170 | ) | ||||
| Interest income | - | 18,234 | ||||||
| Loss from related party debt extinguishment | (78,508 | ) | - | |||||
| Change in fair value derivative liability | (33,992 | ) | - | |||||
| Interest expense | (1,532,186 | ) | (800,822 | ) | ||||
| Total other expense | (2,066,639 | ) | (859,134 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (10,417,639 | ) | $ | (5,062,062 | ) | ||
Revenues
Our total revenue reported for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $0, compared with $522,696 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized $496,797 related to the sale of 20 acres of vacant land and associated improvements located at the Emerald Grove property in Hemet, California, and $25,899 in rental income activities related to IntegraGreen as the transaction was previously accounted for pursuant to ASC 842. The sale of the 20 acres of vacant land had a financing component, which is recognized as interest income in the consolidated statement of operations pursuant to ASC 606.
As the Company does not have title of the underlying land for its Divino and Bajamar projects as well as meeting the criteria for a contract under ASC 606, all proceeds collected from the sale of vacant lots and/or house construction were initially reported under contract liability in the consolidated balance sheets; however, the Company offset the balance of construction in process with the contract liability with the net balance written off due to the uncertainty pertaining to the transfer of title.
Cost of Revenue
Our total cost of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $0 compared with $67,806 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The change is a result of the cost associated with the 20 acres of land sold to IntegraGreen during fiscal year 2021.
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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased to $8,351,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, from $4,657,818 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The detail by major category is reflected below.
Sales and marketing costs decreased by $696,700 for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to the fair value of options issued pursuant to a consulting and real estate sales agreement, which were granted during the year ended December 31, 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company also granted common shares with a fair value of approximately $765,000 with regards to consulting and advisory services on M&A, marketing & promotions of the Company real estate projects.
General and administrative costs increased by $231,639 for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to stock-based compensation, legal fees and insurance expenses offset by a significant reduction in website design and investor relations.
Impairment loss increased by $4,158,243, which results from $2,089,337 impairment of the Company’s equity-method investment, $103,234 impairment attributable to the receivable with A&F, a related party, $912,350 impairment of the accumulated construction in progress costs net of contract liability for our projects at Plaza Bajamar and Valle Divino due to the uncertainty in the transfer of title of the land from our related party, $766,032 due to the uncertainty in the determination of the market value of our Oasis Park Resort and $287,290 from the impairment of the Company’s receivable towards Integra Green.
Other expenses
Other expenses increased by $1,207,505 to $2,066,639 for the year ended December 31, 2022, from $859,134 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Such increase is primarily due to a $731,364 increase in interest expense, which results from the additional convertible notes that the Company secured during fiscal year 2022 to fund its ongoing operations, an increase of $254,323 in the loss from the Company’s share in its equity-method investee and the decrease in other income by $91,084 due to reversal of default penalties on promissory notes for $100,000 in fiscal year 2021, an increase of $78,508 of loss from extinguishment of related party, resulting from the conversion of related party payroll to shares of common stock, offset by a positive change in fair value of the Company’s derivative liability by $33,992.
Net Loss
As a result of the foregoing, the Company finished the year ended December 31, 2022, with a net loss of $10,417,639, as compared to a loss of $5,062,062 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The factors that will most significantly affect future operating results will be:
| ■ | The acquisition of land with lots for sale and house construction. | |
| ■ | The sale price of future lots, compared to the sale price of lots in other resorts in Mexico. | |
| ■ | The cost to construct a home on the lots to be transferred, and the quality of construction. | |
| ■ | The quality of our amenities. | |
| ■ | The effectiveness of our sales and marketing strategies. | |
| ■ | The global economy and the demand for vacation homes. | |
| ■ | The on-going effect of COVID-19 on the U.S. and global economy. | |
| ■ | The access to capital financing to continue the development of our existing projects and acquire new projects. |
Other than the foregoing we do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that have had, or are reasonably expected to have, a material impact on our revenues or expenses.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents were approximately $49,374 at December 31, 2022. As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, we recorded a loss of $10,417,639 and $5,062,062 for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Our working capital deficit at December 31, 2022, was approximately $5.6 million and net cash flows used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was approximately $0.5 million.
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These factors and our limited ability to raise additional capital to accomplish our objectives, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We expect our expenses will continue to increase during the foreseeable future as a result of increased operations and the development of our current business operations. We anticipate generating continued revenues over the next twelve months as we continue to market the sale of lots held for sale and also from home construction, now having assumed title of our Oasis Park Resort property and as we expect to assume title to our other properties; however, there can be no assurance that such revenue will be sufficient to cover our expenses. Consequently, we expect to be dependent on the proceeds from future debt or equity investments to sustain our operations and implement our business plan. If we are unable to raise sufficient capital, we will be required to delay or forego some portion of our business plan, which would have a material adverse effect on our anticipated results from operations and financial condition. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain necessary amounts of capital or that our estimates of our capital requirements will prove to be accurate.
We presently do not have any significant credit available, bank financing or other external sources of liquidity. Due to our operating losses, our operations have not been a significant source of liquidity. We will need to acquire other profitable properties or obtain additional capital in order to expand operations and become profitable. In order to obtain capital, we may need to sell additional shares of our common stock or borrow funds from private lenders. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining additional funding.
To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the issuance of such securities may result in dilution to existing stockholders. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of debt securities, these securities may have rights, preferences, and privileges senior to holders of common stock and the terms of such debt could impose restrictions on our operations. Regardless of whether our cash assets prove to be inadequate to meet our operational needs, we may seek to continue to compensate providers of services by issuance of stock in lieu of cash, which may also result in dilution to existing shareholders. Even if we are able to raise the funds required, it is possible that we could incur unexpected costs and expenses, fail to collect significant amounts owed to us, or experience unexpected cash requirements that would force us to seek alternative financing.
No assurance can be given that sources of financing will be available to us and/or that demand for our equity/debt instruments will be sufficient to meet our capital needs, or that financing will be available on terms favorable to us. If funding is insufficient at any time in the future, we may not be able to take advantage of business opportunities or respond to competitive pressures or may be required to reduce the scope of our planned development, any of which could have a negative impact on our business and operating results. In addition, insufficient funding may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, which could require us to:
| ● | Curtail our operations significantly, | |
| ● | Seek arrangements with strategic partners or other parties that may require us to relinquish significant rights to our development of resorts and correlated services, or | |
| ● | Explore other strategic alternatives including a merger or sale of our Company. |
Operating Activities
Net cash flows used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022, was approximately $528,000, which resulted primarily due to the loss of $10,417,639, offset by stock-based compensation of $1,710,881, fair value of shares issued as settlement of debt of $1,470,836, impairment loss of $4,158,243, amortization of debt discount of $458,616, depreciation of $52,944, loss from equity method investment of $422,493, excess of fair value of derivative over the carrying amount of the underlying debt instrument of $356,784, loss on related party debt extinguishment of $78,508, $33,992 of change in fair value of derivative liability, and $1,146,281 change in assets and liabilities.
Net cash flows used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021, was $1,035,678, which resulted primarily due to the loss of $5,062,062, offset by stock-based compensation of $2,129,266, fair value of shares issued as settlement of debt of $103,470, the fair value of commitment shares issued with convertible notes for $136,800, fair value of shares issued for service for $387,108, depreciation expense of $49,673, amortization of debt discount for $296,541, loss from equity-method investment of $168,170, and change in assets and liabilities of approximately $744,480.
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Investing Activities
Net cash flows used in investing activities was $539,935 for the year ended December 31, 2022, resulting for the additional funds invested in developing the infrastructure and amenities to our various projects in Baja California.
Net cash flows used in investing activities was $722,050 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The funds were used for the development of the commercial agriculture at the Emerald Grove resort for $100,000, cash consideration of $100,000 for the acquisition of 25% of RCV accounted for as its equity-method investment and approximately $522,050 for construction at the Company’s projects.
Financing Activities
Net cash flows provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $1,060,777 primarily from cash proceeds from issuance of convertible notes for aggregate amount of $773,250, additional funds received from related party of $793,187, $15,000 from cash proceeds from sale of common stock, offset by repayment on a promissory note of $131,339, and repayment to related party by $390,621.
Net cash flows provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021, was $1,801,147 primarily from cash proceeds from issuance of promissory notes for aggregate amount of $1,186,685, net funding from refinancing of approximately $368,736, sale of common stocks of $1,804,750, exercise of warrants and options for $100,000, and offset by repayment on a promissory note of $1,659,024.
As a result of these activities, we experienced a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of approximately $7,200 for the year ended December 31, 2022, and an increase in cash and cash equivalents of approximately $43,400 for the year ended December 31, 2021. Our ability to continue as a going concern is still dependent on our success in obtaining additional financing from investors.
Critical Accounting Polices
In December 2001, the SEC requested that all registrants list their “critical accounting polices” in the Management Discussion and Analysis. The SEC indicated that a “critical accounting policy” is one which is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results, and requires management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Our accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 of our audited consolidated financial statements included herein. We consider the following accounting policies critical to the understanding of the results of our operations:
| ■ | Going concern. It relies on the requirement of management’s representation of financial forecasts. | |
| ■ | Revenue recognition. It requires judgement to determine when a contract exists, when performance obligations are met and the estimated variable consideration if any. | |
| ■ | Issuance of debt with attached financial instruments. Some instruments carry embedded features that require bifurcation from host instrument and accounting as derivative liability. | |
| ■ | Accounting of the Company’s equity-method investment. Indeed, it requires judgement by management to determine whether there is significant influence or control over the Company’s investee. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over these policies. |
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
Since our inception through June 30, 2023, we have not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The recent accounting pronouncements that are material to our financial statements are disclosed in Note 2 of our consolidated audited financial statements included herein.
BUSINESS
Background of Our Company
International Land Alliance, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Wyoming on September 26, 2013 (inception).
The Company is a residential land development company with target properties located primarily in the Baja California, Norte region of Mexico, and Southern California. The Company’s principal activities are purchasing properties, obtaining zoning and other entitlements required to subdivide the properties into residential and commercial building plots, securing financing for the purchase of the plots, improving the properties’ infrastructure and amenities, and selling the plots to homebuyers, retirees, investors, and commercial developers.
On June 30, 2011, International Land Alliance, SA De CV (“ILA Mexico”) was formed as a Mexican corporation to acquire from Baja Residents Club, S.A., a related-party Mexican corporation, 497 acres south of San Felipe, Baja California, known as the Oasis Park project and also 20 acres in Ensenada, Baja California, known as the Valle Divino project. On October 1, 2013, Roberto Jesus Valdez, Jason A. Sunstein and Elizabeth Roemer transferred their interest in Oasis Park and Valle Divino real estate projects to ILA Mexico in exchange for 7,500 shares of ILA Mexico. On October 1, 2013, we issued 3,750,000 shares of our common stock to each Roberto Jesus Valdez and Jason Sunstein and 1,000,000 shares of our common stock to Elizabeth Roemer in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of ILA Mexico. As a result of this transaction, ILA Mexico became our wholly owned subsidiary.
On October 1, 2013, the Company entered into a promissory agreement with Grupo Jataya, S.A. DE C.V. (“Grupo”), a Mexican corporation controlled by our Chief Executive Officer, Roberto Valdes, to convey into an irrevocable trust, with the Company named as beneficiary, to acquire 10 acres of land in Ensenada, Baja California, known as the Valle Divino, free of lien and encumbrances.
On March 5, 2019, the Company was assigned its trading symbol “ILAL” by FINRA. On April 4, 2019, the Company was approved to have its common stock traded on the OTCQB. On April 12, 2019, the Company became eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through the Depositary Trust Company (“DTC”) in the United States.
On March 18, 2019, the Company acquired real property located in Hemet, California, which included approximately 80 acres of land and two structures for $1.1 million. The property includes the main parcel of land with existing structures along with three additional parcels of land which are vacant lots to be used for the purpose of land development. The Company was generating lease income from this property up until October 1, 2021, at which point, the Company recognized revenue from the sale of 20 acres of land pursuant to Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 606.
In October 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Valdeland, S.A. de C.V. (“Valdeland”), a Mexican corporation controlled by our CEO, Roberto Valdes, to acquire 1 acre of land at the Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort in Ensenada, Baja California, known as the Plaza Bajamar. The transfer of title for this project is subject to approval from the Mexican government in Baja California. Although management believes that the transfer of title to the land will be approved and transferred by the end of our fiscal year of 2023, there is no assurance that such transfer of title will be approved in that time frame or at all.
In July 2020, the Company filed the Articles of Organization with the California Secretary of State for Emerald Grove Estates, LLC (“Emerald Estates”). Emerald Estates is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The purpose of Emerald Estates is agriculture and land development. On January 27, 2021, Jason Sunstein and the Company granted the deed of the property in Sycamore Road, Hemet, California to Emerald Grove Estates LLC.
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On May 3, 2021, the Company acquired a 25% interest in Rancho Costa Verde Development, LLC (“RCVD”). RCVD is a successful developer of a 1,100-acre, 1,200-lot master planned community in Baja California, located roughly eight (8) km north of the Company’s Oasis Park Resort. Such investment was accounted for under the equity method of investment under ASC 323 Investments - Equity method and Joint Ventures. Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the Company acquired the remaining 75% interest for a total contractual consideration of $13.5 million.
Overview of Our Company
The Company’s current portfolio includes residential, resort and commercial properties comprised of the following projects:
| ■ | Oasis Park Resort is a 497-acres master planned real estate community including 1,344 residential home sites, south of San Felipe, Baja California, which offers 180-degree sea and mountain views. In addition to the residential lots, there is a planned boutique hotel, a spacious commercial center, and a nautical center. |
| ■ | Valle Divino Resort is a self-contained solar 650-home site project in Ensenada, Baja California, with test vineyard at the property. This resort includes 137 residential lots and 3 commercial lots on 20 acres of land. This represents an estimated $60 million in gross sales opportunity. |
| ■ | Plaza Bajamar Resort is an 80-unit project located at the internationally renowned Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort. The Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort is a master planned golf community located 45 minutes south of the San Diego-Tijuana border along the scenic toll road to Ensenada. |
| ■ | Emerald Grove Estates is the Company’s newly renovated Southern California property, used for organized events at this 8,000 square foot event venue. | |
| ■ | Rancho Costa Verde (“RCVD”) is a 1,100-acre master planned second home, retirement home and vacation home real estate community located on the east coast of Baja California. RCVD is a self-sustained solar powered green community that takes advantage of the advances in solar and other green technology. In May 2021, the Company acquired a 25% investment in RCVD in exchange for $100,000 and 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, and such investment was initially recorded as an equity-method investment in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. | |
| Summary of key operational and financial events: |
| ■ | During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company collected an aggregate amount of $312,175 from house construction at the Plaza Bajamar project, which was initially recorded and presented as contract liability in the consolidated balance sheets. However, the Company offset the balance with the additional cash funded for the construction of amenities at Bajamar, with the net balance presented as impairment loss in the consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023. | |
| ■ | We continued our research and marketing efforts to identify potential home buyers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Through the formation of a partnership with a similar development company in the Baja California, Norte region of Mexico, we have been able to leverage additional resources with the use of their established and proven marketing plan which can help us with sophisticated execution and the desired results for residential plot sales and development. | |
| ■ | Title of Oasis Park Resort in San Felipe was assumed during 2019. We are expecting the transfer of title on Valle Divino in Ensenada, Baja California and Plaza Bajamar in Ensenada, Baja California before the end of our fiscal year 2023, as we continue to follow the necessary steps to complete this legal process. However, there is no assurance that such transfer of title will occur on above timeframe or at all. |
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Industry Overview
Mexico’s real estate industry has experienced a wave of growth brought about by foreign investment with the creation of investment trusts in 1993 (known in Mexico, as “fideicomiso”) and significant changes in regulations, primarily NAFTA in 1994, along with competitive land prices and the significant expansion of new business centers and factories (known in Mexico, as “maquiladoras”) across the country over the last 10 years.
Most recently, this continued growth was fueled by Mexico´s enormously strong domestic market, particularly the rising middle class. In 2018, the country’s middle class was estimated to account for almost half of the total households, at about 16 million. They are expected to continue growing, with about 3.8 million more households projected to move into the middle class by 2030. Moreover, most Mexicans who move generally prefer to buy rather than to rent. Around 82% of Mexicans want to buy a property, as opposed to 18% that prefer to rent, according to Lamudi’s recent Real Estate Market Report 2018.
In addition to a strong domestic market, demand has also been fueled by international buyers from California seeking affordable retirement alternatives. Due to a serious housing shortage, CoreLogic data show the median price of a Southern California home, or the price at the midpoint of all sales, was $706,000 in February 2022, up 15.4% from February 2021. That’s a 12-month gain of $94,000, equivalent to a price hike of $1,800 every week. Prices hit or tied all-time highs in all but one county, Los Angeles, in the six-county region.
Market Opportunity
For years, U.S. and Canadian retirees have flocked to Mexico as an alternative overseas retirement destination that was affordable, offered desirable weather and was close to their communities of origin in North America. These attributes have made Mexico the top overseas retirement destination for older Americans, resulting in a building boom that reached its peak during 2005, 2006 and stretched from Playas de Tijuana-Rosarito and Los Cabos along the Baja California peninsula and from Puerto Peñasco, Sonora to Mazatlán, Sinaloa. In southern Mexico, the real estate focus has been on expanding the Cancún corridor to the Riviera Maya.
Mexico remains a viable retirement option for Americans aged 50 years and older, offering a reduced cost of living, lower health care expenses, and proximity to friends and family in the United States. In addition, over half of survey respondents observed that their motivation to purchase a home in Mexico was based on their desire to have a home on or near the coast that would otherwise be unattainable in the United States.
In addition to U.S. and Canadian citizens, Baja California has seen a noticeable increase in business from Japan and Europe. With the interest in Baja California expected to continue along with Mexico’s overall economic growth, we will be well positioned to offer prospective homebuyers and investors a luxurious residence with breathtaking views for an affordable price.
Target Market
The Company’s projects will be marketed toward residents of the United States and Canada. Specifically, we will target the influx of maquiladoras (manufacturing facilities run by a foreign company) moving to Mexico as well as the residents of California, Texas, Arizona and Washington for the purpose of appealing to their need for a second home or retirement property within driving distance from Southern California. The targeted market includes residents making over $50,000 or a combined household income of $150,000.
Our target home buyers are typically professionals who own an existing property. Many are married without children or married with several children. The target audience enjoys a vacation away from home and often seeks information regarding villas or condominiums as a second home or vacation destination. We plan to provide them with an affordable location for a vacation home in a community that surpasses all their expectations.
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Growth Strategy
We believe that growth of homebuilders in Mexico has created opportunities for smaller companies with long-term experience and relationships in their local markets. We believe that we can utilize our many strengths to benefit our target market. These strengths include:
| ● | better knowledge of local demand; | |
| ● | superior understanding of the entitlement and acquisition process; | |
| ● | affordable high-quality homes and aggressive marketing; | |
| ● | long term relationships with local regulatory authorities, landowners, designers, and contractors; and | |
| ● | faster and less cumbersome financing processes. |
It is our plan to utilize these advantages to move more quickly and address the needs of those in our target market, especially retirees looking to purchase a home in Mexico.
Competition
The Mexican public real estate market is fragmented and highly competitive. We compete with numerous developers, builders, and others for the acquisition of property and with local, regional, and national developers, homebuilders, and others with respect to the sale of residential properties. We also compete with builders and developers to obtain financing on commercially reasonable terms.
The Company is also subject to competition from other entities engaged in the business of resort development, sales and operation, including vacation interval ownership, condominiums, hotels and motels. Some of the world’s most recognized lodging, hospitality and entertainment companies have begun to develop and sell resort properties in the Baja California area. Many of these entities possess significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources than those of the Company. Management believes that recent regulatory developments in the electricity industry and overall growth in the Mexican economy will increase competition in the real estate investment industry.
Intellectual Property
We currently have no patents, copyrights, trademarks and/or service marks, nor do we have any plans to file applications for such rights.
Marketing Research
The Company is in the process of acquiring properties, as well as developing its marketing and sales strategy. The Company also developed an interactive website and help center to answer questions from potential home buyers.
Government Regulation
The housing and land development industries are subject to increasing environmental, building, zoning and real estate sales regulations by various authorities. Such regulations affect home building by specifying, among other things, the type and quality of building materials that must be used, certain aspects of land use and building design. Some regulations affect development activities by directly affecting the viability and timing of projects.
We must obtain the approval of numerous governmental authorities that regulate such matters as land use and level of density, the installation of utility services, such as water and waste disposal, and the dedication of acreage for open space, parks, schools and other community purposes. If these authorities determine that existing utility services will not adequately support proposed development, building moratoria may be imposed. As a result, we use substantial resources to evaluate the impact of government restrictions imposed upon new residential development. Furthermore, as local circumstances or applicable laws change, we may be required to obtain additional approvals or modifications of approvals previously obtained or we may be forced to stop work. These increasing regulations may result in a significant increase in resources between our initial acquisition of land and the commencement and the completion of developments. In addition, the extent to which we participate in land development activities subjects us to greater exposure to regulatory risks.
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Additionally, the Mexican real estate industry is subject to substantially different regulation than the U.S. real estate industry. The Mexican constitution of 1917 prohibited foreign ownership of residential real property within approximately 31 miles (approximately 50 km) of any coastline and 62 miles (approximately 100 km) of its natural borders. All of Baja California is included in this “restricted zone.” In 1971 (further expanded in 1989 and 1993) provisions were made for a mechanism that would allow foreigners to own property in the “restricted zone.” Within the “restricted zone,” a foreigner can purchase the beneficial interest in real property through a bank trust or “fideicomiso.” Thus, virtually all property in Mexico is available for purchase by foreigners, keeping in mind that the fideicomiso, or bank trust, must be used when acquiring property within the restricted zone.
In this bank trust, the buyer of the property is designated as the “fideicomisario” or the beneficiary of the trust. While legal title is held by the bank, (specifically the trustee of the trust or the “fiduciario”) the trustee must administer the property in accordance with the instructions of the buyer (the beneficiary of the trust). The property is not an asset of the bank and the trustee is obligated to follow every lawful instruction given by the beneficiary to perform legal actions, i.e. rent it, make improvements, sell it, etc.
The foreign buyer of the property must adhere to the corresponding laws and ordinances of Mexico and agree to waive the protection of the government of his country with regard to the rights of use of the property in Mexican territory, in order to be able to exercise the same rights as a Mexican national with regard to the use of his property.
Properties
Our corporate headquarters are located in month-to-month leased office facilities at 350 10th Ave., Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92101.
Employees
As of the date of this filing, we have four employees, three of whom are executive officers of the Company.
We have and will continue to use independent contractors to assist us in accounting, marketing and selling our products.
Legal Proceedings
The Company presently is not a party to, and its properties are not the subject of, any pending, legal proceedings.
MANAGEMENT
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth information with respect to the Company’s directors and executive officers.
| Name | Age | Position | ||
| Roberto Jesus Valdes | 55 | Principal Executive Officer and Director. | ||
| Jason Sunstein | 52 | Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and Director. | ||
| Frank Ingrande | 61 | President and a Director. |
Roberto Jesus Valdes
Mr. Valdes has been the President of Grupo Valcas, Baja Residents Club, S.A. de, C.V. since 2004, and was the Assistant in the Grupo Valcas Design Department from 1989 to 1991. From 1991 through 2004, Mr. Valdes was a member of the board of directors, DUBCSA – Bajamar Ocean Front Resort Master Developer. During his term as a director, he acted as Project Director for Grupo Valcas. His projects have included:
| ● | La Serena Condominiums, Ensenada, 1992-1994 | |
| ● | La Quinta Bajamar Condominiums, Ensenada, 1994-1996 | |
| ● | Oceano at Bajamar residential development, Ensenada, 1996-1998 | |
| ● | Oceano Diamante residential development, Ensenada, 2000 | |
| ● | Costa Bajamar condominiums, Ensenada, 2004-2005 |
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Jason Sunstein
Mr. Sunstein brings finance, mergers and acquisitions and general management experience. Since 1989, he has participated in a broad variety of both domestic and international structured investments and financings, ranging from debt and preferred stock to equity and developmental capital across a wide variety of infrastructure and corporate financings. He has been involved in numerous start-ups, turnarounds and public companies. Mr. Sunstein serves on the board of directors of several public and private companies. He attended San Diego State University where he majored in Finance and has held NASD Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and Series 63 licenses.
Mr. Sunstein has been one of our officers and directors since October 2013. Between February 2012 and July 2014 Mr. Sunstein was Vice President of Earth Dragon Resources, Inc., a company involved in plasma and wound therapy. Between January 2009 and January 2012 Mr. Sunstein was Vice President of Santeon Group, Inc., a firm involved in software development. finance, mergers and acquisitions and general management experience.
Frank Ingrande
Mr. Ingrande is the Co-founder of Rancho Costa Verde Development, the Company’s equity-method investee. He is a native San Diego resident with over 30 years of experience in the second-home industry and more than 20 years in the second-home market in Mexico. Mr. Ingrande has direct experience in acquiring, developing, and marketing real estate in Mexico. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and International Business from the University of San Diego. Mr. Ingrande holds a California Real Estate Salesperson License.
Term of Office
All officers and directors listed above will remain in office until the next annual meeting of our stockholders, and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified or until removed from office in accordance with our bylaws. There are no agreements with respect to the election of directors. We have not compensated our directors for service on our board of directors, any committee thereof, or reimbursed for expenses incurred for attendance at meetings of our board of directors and/or any committee of our board of directors. Officers are appointed annually by our board of directors and each executive officer serves at the discretion of our board of directors. We do not have any standing committees. Our board of directors may in the future determine to pay directors’ fees and reimburse directors for expenses related to their activities.
None of our officers and/or directors have filed any bankruptcy petition, been convicted of or been the subject of any criminal proceedings or the subject of any order, judgment or decree involving the violation of any state or federal securities laws within the past five (5) years.
Board Committees
We have not yet established an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee or a Nominating Committee, or any committees performing similar functions. We intend to establish such committees prior to completion of this offering. The functions of those committees are currently undertaken by our board of directors as a whole.
Code of Ethics
We have not yet adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer, but will adopt a Code of Ethics prior to completion of this offering. Our Code of Ethics will be available on our website at www.ila.com.
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Our directors will serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and have qualified. Officers hold their positions at the pleasure of the board of directors, absent any employment agreement, of which none currently exists or is contemplated. There is no arrangement or understanding between any person pursuant to which any director or officer was or is to be selected as a director or officer, and there is no arrangement, plan or understanding as to whether non-management shareholders will exercise their voting rights to continue to elect directors to our board of directors. There are also no arrangements, agreements or understandings between non-management shareholders that may directly or indirectly participate in or influence the management of our affairs. Our board of directors does not have any committees at this time.
Director Independence
Our board of directors has undertaken a review of the independence of each director and considered whether any director has a material relationship with us that could compromise his ability to exercise independent judgment in carrying out his responsibilities. As a result of this review, our board of directors determined that our directors do not meet the independence requirements, according to the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC. We intend to have three independent directors appointed prior to completion of this offering.
Family Relationships
Mr. Sunstein and Ms. Landau are brother and sister. Ms. Landau is a former executive officer and former Secretary of the Company and a shareholder of the Company. The Company issued a promissory note to RAS, LLC “RAS”, a company controlled by Ms. Landau.
Indemnification of Executive Officers and Directors
Section 17-16-856 of the Wyoming Business Corporation Act provides that any director or officer of a Wyoming corporation may be indemnified against judgments, penalties, fines, settlements and reasonable expenses actually incurred by him in connection with or in defending any action, suit or proceeding in which he is a party by reason of his position, so long as it shall be determined that he conducted himself in good faith and that he reasonably believed that his conduct was in the corporation’s best interest and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. If a director or officer is wholly successful, on the merits or otherwise, in connection with such proceeding, such indemnification is mandatory.
Currently we maintain directors’ and officers’ liability insurance covering our directors and officers against expenses and liabilities arising from certain actions to which they may become subject by reason of having served in such role.
At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors, officers, employees or agents where indemnification will be required under Wyoming law. We are not aware of any threatened litigation or preceding that might result in a claim for such indemnification.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the provisions described above, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than our payment of expenses incurred or paid by our director, officer or controlling person in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
To our knowledge, our directors and executive officers have not been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:
| 1. | any bankruptcy petition filed by or against such person or 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 offenses); |
| 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 him from or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities or to be associated with any person practicing in banking or securities activities; | |
| 4. | being found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action, the SEC or the CFTC to have violated a Federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated; | |
| 5. | being subject of, or a party to, any Federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of any Federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or | |
| 6. | being subject of or party to any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization, any registered entity or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member. |
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Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table
We do not offer retirement benefit plan to our named executive officers, nor have we entered into any contract, agreement, plan or arrangement, whether written or unwritten, that provides for payments to a named executive officer at, or in connection with, the resignation, retirement or other termination of a named executive officer, or a change in control of the company or a change in the named executive officer’s responsibilities following a change in control. We do not have any standard arrangement for compensation of our directors for any services provided as director, including services for committee participation or for special assignments.
The following table sets forth information regarding each element of compensation that we paid or awarded to our named executive officers, for the two fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, which includes cash compensation, stock options awarded and all other compensation:
| Name and Principal Position | Year Ended Dec. 31 | Salary/Fees ($) (1) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) (3) | Option Awards ($)(2) (4) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Change in pension value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roberto Jesus Valdez, | 2022 | 132,152 | - | - | 53,825 | - | - | - | 185,977 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CEO and a Director | 2021 | 135,232 | - | - | 270,000 | - | - | - | 405,232 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jason Sunstein, | 2022 | 132,152 | - | - | 53,825 | - | - | - | 185,977 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CFO and a Director | 2021 | 135,232 | - | - | 270,000 | - | - | - | 405,232 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Frank Ingrande, | 2022 | 132,152 | - | - | 53,825 | - | - | - | 185,977 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| President and a Director | 2021 | 86,423 | - | 66,000 | 134,937 | - | - | - | 287,360 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | Effective January 1, 2020, the Company executed employment agreements with our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The base salary is in the amount of $120,000 per annum, a $500 monthly auto stipend and four weeks of paid vacation. On May 10, 2021, the Company executed an employment agreement with our President including a base salary of $120,000 per annum and a $500 monthly auto stipend and four weeks of paid vacation. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company paid $16,561, $20,000, and $20,000 to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and President, respectively. |
| (2) | On October 2, 2021, the Company awarded 500,000 options to each our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and 250,000 options to our President under the 2019 Plan, with strike price of $0.50, contractual term of five years with a vesting schedule of 100% six months after the grant date. The call option was valued at $0.61. |
| (3) | In May 2021, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock valued at $66,000 pursuant to employment agreement. No share of common stock was issued during the year ended December 31, 2022. |
| (4) | On December 1, 2022, the Company awarded 465,833 to each of our named executives under the 2022 Plan, with a strike price of $0.20 and a contractual term of five (5) years. The options vest 25% on grant date and 75% monthly over the twelve months from grant date. The call option was valued at $0.20. |
Employment Agreements
Effective January 1, 2020, we have entered into employment agreements with our executive officers and their compensation is determined at the discretion of our board of directors.
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The Company entered into an employment agreement with the Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2020, to perform the duties and responsibilities as may be assigned. The base salary is in the amount of $120,000 per annum, a $500 monthly auto stipend, and four weeks of paid vacation.
The Company entered into an employment agreement with the Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2020, to perform the duties and responsibilities as may be assigned. The base salary is in the amount of $120,000 per annum, a $500 monthly auto stipend, and four weeks of paid vacation.
The Company entered into an employment agreement with the President on May 10, 2021. The base salary is in the amount of $120,000 per annum, a $500 monthly auto stipend, and four weeks of paid vacation and an incentive bonus of 50,000 shares of common stock pursuant to S-8.
Stock Option Plan – 2019 Equity Incentive Plan
On February 11, 2019, the Company’s board of directors approved the 2019 equity incentive plan (the “2019 Plan”). In order for the 2019 Plan to grant “qualified stock options” to employees, it requires approval by the Company’s shareholders within 12 months from the date of the 2019 Plan. The 2019 Plan was never approved by the shareholders. Therefore, any options granted under the 2019 Plan prior to shareholder approval will be “non-qualified.” The Company reserved a total of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the 2019 Plan. As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, ILA has 2,150,000 options issued and outstanding. The Company did not issue any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2022.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company has issued 1,550,000 options at a strike price of $0.50, which vest six months after issuance and contractual term of 5 years. The Company recognized approximately $418,000 of stock-based compensation during the year ended December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the fair value of these stock options has been fully recognized and no further stock-based compensation will be recognized.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 600,000 options at a strike price of $0.43, which vest 50% three months after issuance with the remaining 50% in September 2022, with a contractual term of 5 years. The Company recognized approximately $208,200 of stock-based compensation during the year ended December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the fair value of these stock options has been fully recognized and no further stock-based compensation will be recognized.
On December 1, 2021, the Company executed a stock option cancellation agreement with one option holder pursuant to a previously executed consulting agreement entered into on May 5, 2020, under which both parties agree to cancel 1,200,000 performance options as none of the underlying milestones were met.
The Company recognized $714,197 and $361,884 of stock-based compensation related to the 2019 Plan options during the year ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Stock Option Plan – 2020 Equity Plan
On August 26, 2020, the Company’s board of directors approved the 2020 equity incentive plan (the “2020 Plan”). The 2020 Plan enables the Company’s board of directors to provide equity-based incentives through grants of awards to the Company’s present and future employees, directors, consultants, and other third-party service providers. The 2020 Equity Plan authorizes the grant of Incentive Stock Options (“ISO”) and Non-Qualified Stock Options (“NSO”). The Company has reserved a total of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the 2020 Plan.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 1,300,000 options under the 2020 Plan, of which 1,300,000 were converted into common stock for a total consideration of $1,300 from exercise.
The Company recognized $690,396 and $1,487,382 of stock-based compensation related to the 2020 Plan options during the year ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company has 1,700,000 options issued and outstanding.
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Stock Option Plan – 2022 Equity Plan
On December 1, 2022, the Company’s board of directors approved the 2022 equity incentive plan (the “2022 Plan”). The 2022 Plan enables the Company’s board of directors to provide equity-based incentives through grants of awards to the Company’s present and future employees, directors, consultants, and other third-party service providers. The Company has reserved a total of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the 2022 Plan.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 2,150,000 options under the 2022 Plan. No options have been converted to the Company’s common stock during the year ended December 31, 2022.
The Company recognized approximately $130,079 of stock-based compensation related to the 2022 Plan options during the year ended December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has 2,150,000 options issued and outstanding.
Employee Pension, Profit Sharing, or other Retirement Plans
We do not have a defined benefit pension plan, profit sharing or other retirement plan, although we may adopt one or more of such plans in the future.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table provides information regarding the outstanding stock option awards held by our named executive officers as of December 31, 2022.
| Option Awards | Stock Awards | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Grant Date | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable | Option Exercise Price ($)(2) | Option Expiration Date | Number of Shares of Stock that Have Not Vested (#) | Market Value of Shares Stock that Have Not Vested ($)(1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Roberto Jesus Valdes, CEO and a Director. | August 26, 2020 (1) | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,570,261 | 145,573 | $ | 0.33 | 8/26/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Jason Sunstein, CFO and a Director | August 26, 2020 (2) | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,570,261 | 145,572 | 0.33 | 8/26/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Frank Ingrande, President and a Director | August 26, 2020 (3) | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 570,261 | 145,572 | 0.33 | 8/26/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | Represents a conditional option to purchase 750,000 of common stock on August 26, 2020. The grant requires shareholder approval. The option has a term of five (5) years from issuance, and an exercise price of $0.33 per share. The option vests (i) one quarter (1/4) on the effective date and (ii) three quarters (3/4) on a monthly basis over the twelve (12) month period following the effective date. |
| (2) | Represents a conditional option to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock on August 26, 2020. The grant requires shareholder approval. The option has a term of five (5) years from issuance, and an exercise price of $0.33 per share. The option vests (i) one quarter (1/4) on the effective date and (ii) three quarters (3/4) on a monthly basis over the twelve (12) month period following the effective date |
| (3) | Represents a conditional option to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock on August 26, 2020. The grant requires shareholder approval. The option has a term of five (5) years from issuance, and an exercise price of $0.33 per share. The option vests (i) one quarter (1/4) on the effective date and (ii) three quarters (3/4) on a monthly basis over the twelve (12) month period following the effective date |
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Director Compensation
We did not pay any compensation to any directors during the year ended December 31, 2022, for service as directors.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS
Chief Executive Officer - Roberto Valdes
Effective January 1, 2020, the Company executed an employment agreement with its Chief Executive Officer.
The Company has not paid any salary to its Chief Executive Officer for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has accrued $33,808 of compensation costs in relation to the employment agreement for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The balance owed is $66,846 and $33,038 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company funded an aggregate amount of 1.4 million for construction on residential lots, projects amenities and towards the acquisition of land to companies controlled by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The land for the Plaza Bajamar and Valle Divino is currently owned by two entities controlled by the Chief Executive Officer (Valdeland S.A de C.V. and Valdetierra S.A de C.V) and all parties executed land purchase agreement for each project to transfer title of the land to a bank trust or “fideicomiso”, in which the Company will be named the beneficiary of the trust (“fideicomisario”).
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company funded an aggregate amount of approximately $251,000 to the construction companies owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer for the two projects in Ensenada, Baja California. The Company has not yet established the bank trust, which is anticipated to occur before the end of the fiscal year 2023. The properties at Valle Divino and Plaza Bajamar have executed promise to purchase agreements between the Company and Roberto Valdes, which require the transfer of titles of the land free of liens and encumbrances to the Company. There can be no assurance as to what and if any profit might have been received by our Chief Operating Officer, in his separate company as a result of these transactions.
On December 1, 2022, the Company issued to its Chief Executive Officer 465,834 stock options under the 2022 Plan with a strike price of $0.20, vesting 25% on grant date and the remaining 75% monthly over a twelve-month period from grant date with an estimated fair value of approximately $90,188. The Company recognized approximately $16,900 and $33,800, respectively, of stock-based compensation related to these stock options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Chief Financial Officer - Jason Sunstein
Effective January 1, 2020, the Company executed an employment agreement with its Chief Financial Officer.
The Company has not paid any salary to its Chief Financial Officer for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has accrued $33,808 of compensation costs in relation to the employment agreement for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The balance owed is $66,846 and $33,038 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
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On December 1, 2022, the Company issued to its Chief Financial Officer 465,834 stock options under the 2022 Plan with a strike price of $0.20, vesting 25% on grant date and the remaining 75% monthly over a twelve-month period from grant date with an estimated fair value of approximately $90,188. The Company recognized approximately $16,900 and $33,800, respectively, of stock-based compensation related to these stock options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
The Company’s Chief Financial Officer is also the managing member of Six Twenty Management LLC, an entity that has been providing ongoing capital support to the Company.
President - Frank Ingrande
In May 2021, the Company executed an employment agreement with its President.
The Company has not paid any salary to its President for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has accrued $33,808 of compensation costs in relation to the employment agreement for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The balance owed is $66,846 and $33,038 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Frank Ingrande is the co-founder and owner of 33% of the Company’s equity-method investee RCVD. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company acquired the remaining 75% interest in RCVD, which became the Company wholly owned subsidiary as of June 30, 2023.
On December 1, 2022, the Company issued to its President 465,834 stock options under the 2022 Plan with a strike price of $0.20, vesting 25% on grant date and the remaining 75% monthly over a twelve-month period from grant date with an estimated fair value of approximately $90,188. The Company recognized approximately $16,900 and $33,800, respectively, of stock-based compensation related to these stock options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Six Twenty Management LLC (“Six-Twenty”) - Manager is the Company’s Chief Financial Officer
Jason Sunstein, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer is also the managing member and 100% owner of Six Twenty Management LLC (“Six Twenty”), an entity that has been providing ongoing capital support to the Company.
On March 31, 2021, the Company executed a non-convertible promissory note with Six Twenty for an initial amount funded of $288,611 and carrying a coupon of eight percent (8%) and a maturity of twelve months. Six-Twenty subsequently funded the Company for additional cash of $609,200. The non-convertible promissory note is not updated with the additional activity but reverted to an on-demand advances.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, six twenty funded an additional $385,875 and repaid in cash $75,715 the remaining balance of one of the Diagonal notes. The Company paid $13,600 in cash towards the non-convertible promissory note.
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the principal balance owed to Six-Twenty was $1,270,906 and $960,746, respectively.
The Company incurred approximately $50,836 and $48,700 of interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Accrued interest was $137,801 and $86,965 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Refer to note 5 for disclosures on related party.
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RAS, LLC (past maturity)
On October 25, 2019, the Company issued a promissory note to RAS, LLC, a company controlled by an employee, who is a relative of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer for $440,803. The proceeds of the note were largely used to repay shareholders’ loans and other liabilities. The loan bears interest at 10%, and also carries a default coupon rate of 18%. The loan matured on April 25, 2020, is secured by 2,500,000 common shares and a Second Deed of Trust for property in Hemet, CA (Emerald Grove).
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company paid $12,300 towards the promissory note. The outstanding balance is $237,289 and $249,589 as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred $21,356 in interest based on the default coupon rate of 18%. As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the accrued interest balance owed to RAS, LLC was $67,232 and $45,876, respectively.
Lisa Landau
Lisa Landau is a relative of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, Lisa Landau advanced $71,000 to the Company for general corporate expenses and paid directly $71,000 towards one of the Diagonal convertible notes. The Company repaid $140,175 in cash during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
The principal balance was $78,184 and $76,359 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The advances are on demand but do not carry any interest.
Related Party Promissory Notes
Related party promissory notes consisted of the following at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022:
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| RAS Real Estate LLC - Past maturity | $ | 237,289 | $ | 249,589 | ||||
| Six-Twenty Management LLC - On demand | 1,270,906 | 960,746 | ||||||
| Frank Ingrande | 13,446 | - | ||||||
| Lisa Landau - On demand | 78,183 | 76,359 | ||||||
| Total On demand notes, net of discount | $ | 1,599,824 | $ | 1,286,694 | ||||
International Real Estate Development, LLC
On January 3, 2023, the Company executed a securities purchase agreement with International Real Estate Development, LLC (“IRED”“ or the “seller”), a related party, for the purchase of the remaining seventy five percent (75%) of the issued and outstanding membership interest in Rancho Costa Verde Development, LLC (“RCVD”) for a total consideration of $13.4 million. The Company’s President and director was the owner of one third of the issued and outstanding interest in International Real Estate Development LLC.
The officers and directors for the Company are involved in other business activities and may, in the future, become involved in other business opportunities. If a specific business opportunity becomes available, such persons may face a conflict in selecting between the Company and their other business interest. The Company has not formulated a policy for the resolution of such conflicts.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information, as of October 13, 2023, with respect to the beneficial ownership of the outstanding common stock by (i) any holder of more than five percent (5%); (ii) each of our executive officers and directors; and (iii) our directors and executive officers as a group.
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The table lists applicable percentage ownership based on 64,943,897 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 13, 2023. In addition, the rules include shares of our common stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants that are either immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of October 13, 2023. These shares are deemed to be outstanding and beneficially owned by the person holding those options for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of that person, but they are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.
We have determined beneficial ownership in accordance with the rules of the SEC. These rules generally attribute beneficial ownership of securities to persons who possess sole or shared voting power or investment power with respect to those securities. Unless otherwise indicated, the persons or entities identified in this table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to applicable community property laws. Except as otherwise noted below, the address for persons listed in the table is c/o International Land Alliance, Inc., 350 10th Avenue, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92101.
| Name of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership | Percent of Common Stock(1) | ||||||
| Roberto Jesus Valdes Chief Executive Officer and a Director | 6,433,961 | 8.6 | % | |||||
| Jason Sunstein Chief Financial Officer and a Director | 6,080,648 | 8.1 | % | |||||
| Frank Ingrande President and a Director | 1,988,966 | (2) | 2.6 | % | ||||
| All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group (3 persons) | 14,503,575 | 19.3 | % | |||||
| * | Less than 1% |
| (1) | As of October 13, 2023, we had a total of 64,943,897 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. |
| (2) | Mr. Ingrande, President of the Company, was a founder of and owner of 25% of the capital stock of RCVD LLC. The address of RCVD LLC is 7822 Fay Ave., Ste. 304, La Jolla, CA 92037. RCVD LLC was acquired in full by the Company in January 2023. |
The Company is not aware of any person who owns of record, or is known to own beneficially, five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding securities of any class of the issuer, other than as set forth above.
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
The following is a summary of all material characteristics of our capital stock as set forth in our Articles of Incorporation, as amended (the “Articles of Incorporation”), and our Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), which are filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. The summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to our Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws. We encourage you to review complete copies of our Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws. You can obtain copies of these documents by following the directions outlined in “Where You Can Find Additional Information” elsewhere in this prospectus.
Common Stock
We have the authority to issue up to 150,000,000 shares of our common stock, par value of $0.001 per share. As of October 13, 2023, there were 75,127,855 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, 3,867,500 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of all of our outstanding warrants and 6,000,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of all vested options.
Voting Rights
Holders of our common shares are entitled to one vote per share on all matters requiring a vote of the stockholders, including the election of directors. Holders of our common shares do not have cumulative voting rights.
Liquidation
In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, the holders of our common shares are entitled to share pro-rata all assets remaining after payment in full of all liabilities, subject to prior distribution rights of preferred stock, if any, then-outstanding.
Dividend Rights
Holders of our common shares are entitled to share ratably in dividends, if any, as may be declared from time to time by our board of directors in its discretion from funds legally available therefore, subject to preferences that may be applicable to our preferred stock, if any, then-outstanding. Dividends, if any, will be contingent upon our revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements, and financial conditions. We intend to retain earnings, if any, for use in our business operations and accordingly, our board of directors does not anticipate declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future.
Other Rights and Restrictions
Our common shares have no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There is no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to our common shares.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent for our common stock is Globex Transfer, LLC, 780 Deltona Blvd., Suite 202, Deltona, FL 32725, telephone number (813) 344-4490.
Listing
Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol “ILAL”.
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Preferred Stock
We have the authority to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share, 1,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 10,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share.
Our board of directors, without further approval of our stockholders, is authorized to fix the designations, powers, preferences, relative, participating optional or other special rights, and any qualifications, limitations, and restrictions applicable to each series of the preferred stock, including:
| ● | dividend rights and preferences over dividends on our common stock or any series of our preferred stock; | |
| ● | the dividend rate (and whether dividends are cumulative); | |
| ● | conversion rights, if any; | |
| ● | voting rights; | |
| ● | rights and terms of redemption (including sinking fund provisions, if any); | |
| ● | redemption price and liquidation preferences of any unissued series of any preferred stock and the designation thereof of any of them; and | |
| ● | to increase or decrease the number of shares of any series subsequent to the issue of shares of that series but not below the number of shares then outstanding. |
Any preferred stock authorized by the board of directors for issuance in the future could decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for distribution to holders of our common stock or adversely affect the rights and power, including voting rights, of the holders of our common stock, without any further vote or action by the stockholders. The rights of holders of our common stock will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the right of the holders of any preferred stock that may be issued by us in the future. The issuance of our preferred stock could also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of us, make removal of management more difficult, discourage bids for our common stock at a premium, or otherwise adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock.
Series A Preferred Stock
| Designation and Amount: | Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A”). Authorized 1,000,000 shares. | |
| Dividends: | No dividends, except as may be declared by the board of directors. | |
| Voting: | Each share of Series A stock shall have fifty (50) votes. | |
| Conversion Rights: | Each share of Series A stock can be converted at any time into one share of common stock. | |
| Liquidation: | Each share of Series A stock is entitled to participate in the distribution out of assets of the Corporation on an equal basis per share with the holders of the common stock. |
As of October 13, 2023 there were 28,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
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Series B Preferred Stock
| Designation and Amount: | Series B Preferred Stock (“Series B”). Authorized 1,000 shares. | |
| Dividends: | Each share of Series B shall accrue cumulative in-kind accruals at a rate equal to 12% per annum, subject to adjustment (“Accrual Rate”), of the Face Value, which is $500 per share. The Accrual Rate will retroactively increase by 10% per annum upon occurrence of any Trigger Event, as provided in the Certificate of Designation. | |
| Voting: | Shares of Series B do not have any voting rights. | |
| Conversion Rights: | Each share of Series B can be converted at any time into a share of common stock at a price per share equal to 65% of the market price less $0.05 per share. | |
| Liquidation: | Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, each share of Series B will be paid an amount equal to $500 plus an amount equal to any accrued but unpaid accruals-in-kind. |
As of October 13, 2023, there were 1,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
Series C Preferred Stock
| Designation and Amount: | Series C Preferred Stock (“Series C”). Authorized 10,000 shares. | |
| Dividends: | Each share of Series C shall receive (1) cumulative cash dividends on a quarterly basis at a rate of 12% per annum of the Stated Value, which is $100 per share, plus unpaid dividends, and (2) subject to certain provision in the Certificate of Designation, stock dividends in the form of our common stock on a quarterly basis at a rate of 8% per annum of the Stated Value. | |
| Voting: | Shares of Series C do not have any voting rights. | |
| Conversion Rights: | Each share of Series C can be converted at any time into a share of common stock at a price per share equal to the lower of $0.07 or 80% of the average of the closing sale prices for the 10 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the effective date of the conversion notice. | |
| Liquidation: | Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, each share of Series C will be paid the greater of (1) the Stated Value, plus unpaid dividends, or (2) the amount per share of Series C the holder of Series C would receive if such holder converted Series C into our common stock. |
As of October 13, 2023, there were 3,100 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
Anti-Takeover Provisions
Certain provisions of the Wyoming Business Corporation Act and our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws could make more difficult the acquisition of us by means of a tender offer or otherwise, and the removal of incumbent officers and directors. These provisions are expected to discourage certain types of coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids and to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us.
Pre-Funded Warrants Being Offered
The following summary of certain terms and provisions of pre-funded warrants that are being offered hereby is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the provisions of the pre-funded warrant, the form of which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. Prospective investors should carefully review the terms and provisions of the form of pre-funded warrant for a complete description of the terms and conditions of the pre-funded warrants.
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The purpose of the pre-funded warrants is to enable investors that may have restrictions on their ability to beneficially own more than 4.99% (or at the election of the investor, 9.99%) of our outstanding common stock following the consummation of this offering the opportunity to invest capital into the Company without triggering such ownership restrictions. By receiving pre-funded warrants in lieu of the common stock which would result in such holders’ ownership exceeding 4.99% (or at the election of the investor, 9.99%), such holders will have the ability to exercise their options to purchase the common stock underlying the pre-funded warrants for nominal consideration of $0.001 per share at a later date.
Form
The pre-funded warrants will be issued to the investors in certificated form.
Exercisability
The pre-funded warrants will be exercisable until fully exercised. The pre-funded warrants will be exercisable, at the option of each holder, in whole or in part by delivering to us a duly executed exercise notice accompanied by payment in full for the number of shares of common stock purchased upon such exercise (except in the case of a cashless exercise as discussed below). Unless otherwise specified in the pre-funded warrant, a holder (together with its affiliates and any persons acting as a group together with the holder or any of the holder’s affiliates) may not exercise any portion of the pre-funded warrants to the extent that the holder would own more than 4.99% (or at the election of the investor, 9.99%) of our outstanding common stock after exercise, except that upon at least 61 days’ prior notice from the holder to us, the holder may increase or decrease the amount of ownership of outstanding shares after exercising the holder’s warrants, as applicable, up to 9.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock immediately after giving effect to the exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the warrants.
Cashless Exercise
The holder may, in its sole discretion, exercise pre-funded warrants and, in lieu of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to us upon such exercise in payment of the aggregate exercise price, elect instead to receive upon such exercise the net number of shares of common stock determined according to the formula set forth in the pre-funded warrant.
Exercise Price
The initial exercise price per share of common stock purchasable upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants is equal to $0.001.
Listing
We do not plan on applying to list the pre-funded warrants on the Nasdaq Capital Market, any other national securities exchange or any other nationally recognized trading system.
Fundamental Transaction
If, at any time while the pre-funded warrants are outstanding, (1) we consolidate or merge with or into another corporation whether or not the Company is the surviving corporation, (2) we sell, lease, license, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets, or any of our significant subsidiaries, (3) any purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by us or another individual or entity) is completed pursuant to which holders of our common stock are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of 50% or more of our common stock, (4) we consummate a securities purchase agreement or other business combination with another person or entity whereby such other person or entity acquires more than 50% of our outstanding common stock, or (5) we effect any reclassification or recapitalization of our common stock or any compulsory exchange pursuant to which our common stock is converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, or each, a “Fundamental Transaction,” then upon any subsequent exercise of pre-funded warrants, the holders thereof will have the right to receive the same amount and kind of securities, cash or property as they would have been entitled to receive upon the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction if they had been, immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction, the holder of the number of shares of common stock then issuable upon exercise of those pre-funded warrants, and any additional consideration payable as part of the Fundamental Transaction.
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Rights as a Shareholder
Except as otherwise provided in the form of Pre-funded Warrant or by virtue of such holder’s ownership of common stock, the holder of pre-funded warrants does not have rights or privileges of a holder of common stock, including any voting rights, until the holder exercises the warrants.
UNDERWRITING
We have entered into an underwriting agreement, dated __________, 2023, with (the “Representative”) as the representative of the underwriters named below. Subject to the terms and conditions of the underwriting agreement, we have agreed to sell to each underwriter named below, and each underwriter named below has, severally and not jointly, agreed to purchase, at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, the number of shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants listed next to its name in the following table:
| Underwriter | Number of Shares | Number of Pre-funded Warrants | ||||||
| Representative | ||||||||
| Total | ||||||||
The underwriters are offering the shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants subject to their acceptance of the shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants from us and subject to prior sale. The obligations of the underwriters may be terminated upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the underwriting agreement. Furthermore, pursuant to the underwriting agreement, the underwriters’ obligations are subject to customary conditions, representations and warranties contained in the underwriting agreement. The underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the several underwriters to pay for and accept delivery of the shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants offered by this prospectus are subject to the approval of certain legal matters by their counsel and to certain other conditions. The underwriters are obligated to take and pay for all of the shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants if any such shares and pre-funded warrants are taken. However, the underwriters are not required to take or pay for the shares covered by the underwriters’ option described below.
The underwriters are offering the shares and pre-funded warrants subject to prior sale, when, as and if issued to and accepted by them, subject to approval of legal matters by their counsel and other conditions specified in the underwriting agreement. The underwriters reserve the right to withdraw, cancel or modify offers to the public and to reject orders in whole or in part.
Option to Purchase Additional Shares
We have granted the underwriters an option to purchase additional shares. This option, which is exercisable for up to days after the date of this prospectus, permits the underwriters to purchase up to an aggregate of additional shares of common stock (equal to % of the shares of common stock (including shares underlying the pre-funded warrants) sold in the offering), at the public offering price per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. If this option is exercised in full, the aggregate offering price to the public will be $_____ and the total net proceeds, before expenses, to us will be $_____.
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Discounts, Commissions and Reimbursement
The following table shows the public offering price, underwriting discount and proceeds, before expenses, to us. The information assumes either no exercise or full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares.
| Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Per Share | Per Pre- Funded Warrant | Without Option | With Option | |||||||||||||
| Public offering price | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Underwriting discounts and commissions (___%) | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Proceeds, before expenses, to us | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
The underwriters propose to offer the shares and pre-funded warrants to the public at the public offering price set forth on the cover of this prospectus. In addition, the underwriters may offer some of the shares and pre-funded warrants to other securities dealers at such price less a concession not in excess of $ per share or pre-funded warrant. If all of the shares and pre-funded warrants offered by us are not sold at the public offering price, the representative may change the offering price and other selling terms by means of a supplement to this prospectus.
We have also agreed to pay certain expenses of the representative relating to the offering, including: __________
We estimate that the total expenses of the offering payable by us, excluding the total underwriting discount, will be approximately $_____.
Representative’s Warrants
We have also agreed to issue to the representative of the underwriters or its designees, at the closing of this offering, warrants (the “Representative’s Warrants”) to purchase _____ shares of common stock (___% of the number of shares sold in the offering (including any shares underlying pre-funded warrants). The Representative’s Warrants will be exercisable at any time and from time to time, in whole or in part, commencing upon issuance and expiring five years from the commencement of sales under this offering. The Representative’s Warrants will be exercisable at a price equal to $_____ or ___% of the public offering price per share. The Representative’s Warrants and underlying shares of common stock are included in this prospectus.
Discretionary Accounts
The underwriters do not intend to confirm sales of the securities offered hereby to any accounts over which they have discretionary authority.
Lock-Up Agreements
We and each of our directors and officers have agreed not to offer, sell, agree to sell, directly or indirectly, or otherwise dispose of any shares of common stock or any securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of common stock for a period of ___ days after the closing date of the offering pursuant to the underwriting agreement. These lock-up agreements provide for limited exceptions and their restrictions may be waived at any time by the Representative.
Right of First Refusal
We have granted the representative a right of first refusal, for a period of ___ months from the consummation of this offering, to act as sole book-runner, sole manager, sole placement agent, sole agent, or sole underwriter for any and all future public or private capital-raising financing of equity, equity-linked or debt securities, or debt financings or re-financing of the Company, for customary fees.
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Tail
In the event that any investors that were contacted by the representative or were introduced to the Company by the representative during the term of our engagement agreement with the representative provide any capital to us in a public or private offering or capital-raising transaction within ___ months following the termination of our engagement agreement with the representative, we shall pay the representative the cash and warrant compensation provided above on the gross proceeds from such investors.
Indemnification
We have agreed to indemnify the underwriters against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, and to contribute to payments the underwriters may be required to make in respect thereof.
Electronic Offer, Sale and Distribution of Securities
A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the websites maintained by one or more of the underwriters or selling group members. The representative may agree to allocate a number of securities to underwriters and selling group members for sale to its online brokerage account holders. Internet distributions will be allocated by the underwriters and selling group members that will make internet distributions on the same basis as other allocations. Other than the prospectus in electronic format, the information on these websites is not part of, nor incorporated by reference into, this prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, has not been approved or endorsed by us, and should not be relied upon by investors.
Price Stabilization, Short Positions and Penalty Bids
In connection with this offering, the underwriters may engage in stabilizing transactions, overallotment transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids in connection with our common stock.
Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase shares of common stock so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum.
Overallotment transactions involve sales by the underwriters of shares of common stock in excess of the number of shares the underwriter is obligated to purchase. This creates a syndicate short position which may be either a covered short position or a naked short position. In a covered short position, the number of shares over-allotted by the underwriter is not greater than the number of shares that it may purchase in the option to purchase additional shares. In a naked short position, the number of shares involved is greater than the number of shares in the option to purchase additional shares. The underwriter may close out any short position by exercising its option to purchase additional shares and/or purchasing shares in the open market.
Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of common stock in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover syndicate short positions. Such a naked short position would be closed out by buying securities in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the underwriters are concerned that there could be downward pressure on the price of the securities in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase in the offering.
Penalty bids permit the underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the securities originally sold by the syndicate member are purchased in a stabilizing or syndicate covering transaction to cover syndicate short positions.
These stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of our common stock or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our common stock. As a result, the price of our common stock in the open market may be higher than it would otherwise be in the absence of these transactions. Neither we nor the underwriters make any representation or prediction as to the effect that the transactions described above may have on the price of our common stock. These transactions may be effected on Nasdaq, in the over-the-counter market or otherwise and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.
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In connection with this offering, the underwriters also may engage in passive market making transactions in our common stock in accordance with Regulation M during a period before the commencement of offers or sales of shares of our common stock in this offering and extending through the completion of the distribution. In general, a passive market maker must display its bid at a price not in excess of the highest independent bid for that security. However, if all independent bids are lowered below the passive market maker’s bid that bid must then be lowered when specific purchase limits are exceeded. Passive market making may stabilize the market price of the securities at a level above that which might otherwise prevail in the open market and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.
Other Relationships
Certain of the underwriters and their affiliates have in the past and may in the future provide various investment banking, commercial banking and other financial services for us and our affiliates for which they may receive customary fees.
Offer Restrictions Outside the United States
Other than in the United States, no action has been taken by us or the underwriters that would permit a public offering of the securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. The securities offered by this prospectus may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, nor may this prospectus or any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the offer and sale of any such securities be distributed or published in any jurisdiction, except under circumstances that will result in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of that jurisdiction. Persons into whose possession this prospectus comes are advised to inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions relating to the offering and the distribution of this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or a solicitation is unlawful.
LEGAL MATTERS
We are being represented by Lucosky Brookman LLP, with respect to certain legal matters as to U.S. federal securities and New York state law. The validity of the securities being offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by __________. Certain legal matters in connection with this offering have been passed upon for the underwriters by __________.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of International Land Alliance, Inc. for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, included in this prospectus have been audited by M&K CPAS, PLLC and Haskell & White LLP, respectively, both independent registered public accounting firms, as set forth in their reports thereon, appearing therein, and are included in reliance upon such reports given on the authority of such firms as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
This prospectus, which constitutes a part of the registration statement on Form S-1 that we have filed with the SEC under the Securities Act, does not contain all of the information in the registration statement and its exhibits. For further information with respect to us and the securities offered by this prospectus, you should refer to the registration statement and the exhibits filed as part of that document. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract or any other document referred to are not necessarily complete, and in each instance, we refer you to the copy of the contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement. Each of these statements is qualified in all respects by this reference.
We are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, and file annual, quarterly and current reports, and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains these reports and other information filed electronically by us with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | ||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | ||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||
| Other non-current assets | ||||||||
| Land | ||||||||
| Buildings, net | ||||||||
| Furniture and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities related parties | ||||||||
| Deferred revenue | ||||||||
| Accrued interest | ||||||||
| Accrued interest related party | ||||||||
| Contract liability | ||||||||
| Deposits | ||||||||
| Derivative liability | ||||||||
| Convertible notes, net of debt discounts | ||||||||
| Convertible note RCVD acquisition and accrued interest | ||||||||
| Promissory notes, net of debt discounts | ||||||||
| Promissory notes, net discounts – Related Parties | ||||||||
| Other loans | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||
| Promissory notes, net of current portion | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10) | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock Series B (Temporary Equity) | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock Series C (Temporary Equity) | ||||||||
| Total Temporary Equity | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
| Preferred stock; $ par value; shares authorized; Series A shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | ||||||||
| Series B shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | ||||||||
| Series C shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022. | ||||||||
| Common stock; $ par value; shares authorized; and shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023, respectively, and shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022. | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Treasury stock ( shares as of June 30, 2023) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
| For the three months ended | For the six months ended | |||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Net revenues and lease income | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment loss | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss from debt extinguishment | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value derivative liability | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Loss from equity-method investment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Interest income | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Total other expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Preferred stock dividends | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss applicable to common shareholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | ) | $ | ) | $ | ) | $ | ) | ||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | ||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
(unaudited)
Activity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
| Series
A Preferred Stock | Series
B Preferred Stock | Series C Preferred Stock |
Common Stock | Treasury | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Total Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Stock | Capital | Deficit | Deficit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued from related party acquisition | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value common shares warrants issued from related party acquisition | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deemed dividend from related party acquisition | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reciprocal interest in business acquisition | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued from debt conversion | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for consulting services | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend on Series B Preferred | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for warrant exercise | - | - | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrants issued pursuant to Series C Preferred Stock | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series C Preferred Stock issued for cash | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend on Series B Preferred | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | |
$ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Activity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
| Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Total Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued pursuant to promissory notes | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for option exercise | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for consulting services | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrants issued in connection with debt financing | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend on Series B Preferred | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued with Finders’ Fee agreement | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for option exercise | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for consulting services | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend on Series Preferred | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| For the six months ended | ||||||||
| June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | |||||||
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Stock based compensation | ||||||||
| Impairment loss | ||||||||
| Fair value equity securities issued for services | ||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Loss from equity-method investment | ||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | ||||||||
| Excess Fair Value of derivative | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liability | ||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts Receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | ||||||||
| Other non-current assets | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities related parties | ||||||||
| Deferred revenue | ||||||||
| Accrued interest | ||||||||
| Accrued interest on note receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Contract liability | ||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||||
| Cash acquired from RCVD acquisition | ||||||||
| Additional expenditures on land | ( | ) | ||||||
| Building and Construction in Progress payments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||
| Common stock issued from options exercise | ||||||||
| Series C Preferred Stock issued for cash | ||||||||
| Cash payments on promissory notes- related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash payments on promissory notes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash proceeds from convertible notes | ||||||||
| Cash proceeds other loans | ||||||||
| Cash proceeds from promissory notes- related party | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in Cash | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash, beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash, end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cash paid for income tax | $ | $ | ||||||
| Non-Cash investing and financing transactions | ||||||||
| Dividend on Series B | $ | $ | ||||||
| Dividend on Series C | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common shares issued with convertible debt | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued for finder’s fee agreement | $ | $ | ||||||
| Debt discount from issuance of new promissory notes | $ | $ | ||||||
| Debt discount created from warrants embedded in financing | $ | $ | ||||||
| Corporate expenses paid by related party note | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common shares issued for services | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2023
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN
Nature of Operations
International Land Alliance, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Wyoming on September 26, 2013. The Company is a residential land development company with target properties located in the Baja California, Northern region of Mexico and Southern California. The Company’s principal activities are purchasing properties, obtaining zoning and other entitlements required to subdivide the properties into residential and commercial building plots, securing financing for the purchase of the plots, improving the properties infrastructure and amenities, and selling the plots to homebuyers, retirees, investors, and commercial developers.
In
May 2021, the Company acquired a
Certain information and note disclosures included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP” or “GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023. For further information, refer to the audited financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2022, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on July 6, 2023.
Liquidity and Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
Management
evaluated all relevant conditions and events that are reasonably known or reasonably knowable, in the aggregate, as of the date the consolidated
financial statements were available to be issued and determined that substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue
as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to generate
revenues and raise capital. The Company has faced significant liquidity shortages as shown in the accompanying financial statements.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by approximately $
The Company continues to raise additional capital through the issuance of debt instruments and equity to fund its ongoing operations, which may have the effect of potentially diluting the holdings of existing shareholders.
Management anticipates that the Company’s capital resources will significantly improve if its plots of land gain wider market recognition and acceptance resulting in increased plot sales and house construction. If the Company is not successful with its marketing efforts to increase sales, the Company will continue to experience a shortfall in cash, and it will be necessary to obtain funds through equity or debt financing in sufficient amounts or to further reduce its operating expenses in a manner to avoid the need to curtail its future operations subsequent to June 30, 2023. The direct impact of these conditions is not fully known.
However, there can be no assurance that the Company would be able to secure additional funds if needed and that if such funds were available on commercially reasonable terms or in the necessary amounts, and whether the terms or conditions would be acceptable to the Company. In such case, the reduction in operating expenses might need to be substantial in order for the Company to generate positive cash flow to sustain the operations of the Company. (See Note 13 regarding subsequent events).
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The Company maintains its accounting records on an accrual basis in accordance with GAAP. These consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q. All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods have been made and are of a recurring nature unless otherwise disclosed herein.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, ILA Fund I, LLC (the “ILA Fund”), a company incorporated in the State of Wyoming, International Land Alliance, S.A. de C.V., a company incorporated in Mexico (“ILA Mexico”), and Emerald Grove Estates LLC, incorporated in the State of California, Plaza Bajamar, LLC, incorporated in State of Wyoming, Plaza Valle Divino, LLC, incorporated in the State of Wyoming and Rancho Costa Verde Development, LLC incorporated in State of Nevada.
ILA Fund includes cash as its only assets with minimal expenses as of June 30, 2023. The sole purpose of this entity is strategic funding for the operations of the Company. ILA Mexico has plots held for sale for the Oasis Park Resort, no liabilities, and minimal expenses as of June 30, 2023. As of June 30, 2023, Emerald Grove Estates LLC, Plaza Bajamar LLC, and Plaza Valle Divino LLC have no operations. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
The Company’s consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities were as follows:
| Name of Consolidated Subsidiary or Entity | State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization | Attributable Interest | ||||||
| ILA Fund I, LLC | % | |||||||
| International Land Alliance, S.A. de C.V. (ILA Mexico) | % | |||||||
| Emerald Grove Estates, LLC | % | |||||||
| Plaza Bajamar LLC | % | |||||||
| Plaza Valle Divino, LLC | % | |||||||
| Rancho Costa Verde Development, LLC | % | |||||||
On
January 1, 2023, the Company executed a securities purchase agreement pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding
units of Rancho Costa Verde Development, LLC. for a total contractual consideration of $
Reclassification
Certain numbers from 2022 have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
Investments - Equity Method
The Company accounts for equity method investments at cost, adjusted for the Company’s share of the investee’s earnings or losses, which are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company periodically reviews the investments for other than temporary declines in fair value below cost and more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. As of December 31, 2022, management believes the carrying value of its equity method investments was recoverable in all material respects. On January 3, 2023, the Company acquired a controlling financial interest in its previous equity method investment, which resulted in the consolidation pursuant to ASC 805 Business Combinations of such entity on the effective date.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the valuation of assets and liabilities. Management 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 values 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 management’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. Significant estimates include:
| ■ | Liability for legal contingencies. |
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| ■ | Useful life of buildings. | |
| ■ | Assumptions used in valuing equity instruments. | |
| ■ | Deferred income taxes and related valuation allowances. | |
| ■ | Going concern. | |
| ■ | Assessment of long-lived assets for impairment. | |
| ■ | Significant influence or control over the Company’s investee. | |
| ■ | Revenue recognition. |
Segment Reporting
The Company operates as one reportable segment under ASC 280, Segment Reporting. The Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) regularly reviews the financial information of the Company at a consolidated level in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performances.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. The Company did not have any cash equivalents as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: uses quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: uses observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3: uses unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
As defined by ASC 820, the fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale, which was further clarified as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (“an exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
The reported fair values for financial instruments that use Level 2 and Level 3 inputs to determine fair value are based on a variety of factors and assumptions. Accordingly, certain fair values may not represent actual values of the Company’s financial instruments that could have been realized as of any balance sheet dates presented or that will be recognized in the future, and do not include expenses that could be incurred in an actual settlement.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, accounts receivable, prepaid, and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, contracts liability, deposits, promissory notes, net of debt discounts and promissory notes related party , deferred revenue, other notes approximate fair value due to their relatively short maturities. Equity-method investment is recorded at cost, which approximates its fair value since the consideration transferred includes cash and a non-monetary transaction, in the form of the Company’s common stock, which was valued based on a combination of a market and asset approach.
The fair value of the Company’s recorded derivative liability is determined based on unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data, which require a Level 3 classification. A Black-Sholes option valuation model was used to determine the fair value. The Company records derivative liability on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the consolidated statements of operation.
The following table presents balances of the liabilities with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of June 30, 2023:
| Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2023 Using | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in Active | Significant Other Observable Inputs | Significant Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||||
| (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | Total | |||||||||||||
| Derivative liability | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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The following table presents changes of the liabilities with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023:
| Derivative | ||||
| Liability | ||||
| Balance December 31, 2022 | $ | |||
| New derivative from convertible notes | ||||
| Settlement by debt extinguishment | ( | ) | ||
| Change in estimated fair value | ||||
| Balance March 31, 2023 | $ | |||
| Change in estimated fair value | ( | ) | ||
| Balance June 30, 2023 | $ | |||
Derivative Liability
As of June 30, 2023, the Company has variable rate convertible promissory notes, which contained variable conversion rates based on unknown future prices of the Company’s common stock. This resulted in the recognition of a derivative liability as the conversion feature failed the scope exception for derivative accounting due to the variability of its conversion price. The Company measures the derivative liability using the Black-Scholes option valuation model using the following assumptions:
| For the Three and Six Months Ending June 30, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Expected term | month – year | |||||||
| Exercise price | $ | - $ | ||||||
| Expected volatility | % - | % | ||||||
| Expected dividends | ||||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | % - | % | ||||||
| Forfeitures | ||||||||
The assumptions used in determining fair value represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if factors change, including changes in the market value of the Company’s common stock, managements’ assessment, or significant fluctuations in the volatility of the trading market for the Company’s common stock, the Company’s fair value estimates could be materially different in the future.
The Company computes the fair value of the derivative liability at each reporting period and the change in the fair value is recorded as non-cash expense or non-cash income. The key component in the value of the derivative liability is the Company’s stock price, which is subject to significant fluctuation and is not under its control, and the assessment of volatility. The resulting effect on net loss is therefore subject to significant fluctuation and will continue to be so until the Company’s variable convertible notes, which the convertible feature is associated with, are converted into common stock or paid in full with cash. Assuming all other fair value inputs remain constant, the Company will record non-cash expense when its stock price increases and non-cash income when its stock price decreases.
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Cost Capitalization
The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of the property, legal fees, and other acquisition costs. Costs directly related to planning, developing, initial leasing and constructing a property are capitalized and classified as Buildings in the consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized development costs include interest, property taxes, insurance, and other direct project costs incurred during the period of development are also capitalized.
A variety of costs are incurred in the acquisition, development, and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete, and capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment. Our capitalization policy on development properties is guided by ASC 835-20 Interest – Capitalization of Interest and ASC 970 Real Estate - General. The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. We consider a construction project as substantially completed and held available for occupancy or sale upon the receipt of certificates of occupancy, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. We cease capitalization on the portion (1) substantially completed and (2) occupied or held available for occupancy, and we capitalize only those costs associated with the portion under construction.
Land Held for Sale
The Company considers properties to be assets held for sale when (1) management commits to a plan to sell the property; (2) the property is available for immediate sale in its present condition and (3) the property is actively being marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable given our estimate of current market value. Upon designation of a property as an asset held for sale, we record the property’s value at the lower of its’ carrying value or its estimated net realizable value. The Company fully impaired of the land held for sale as of June 30, 2023.
Land and Buildings
Land
and buildings are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided by the use of the straight-line and accelerated methods for financial and
tax reporting purposes, respectively, over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Buildings will have an estimated useful life of
Construction in progress (“CIP”)
A CIP asset reflects the cost of construction work undertaken, but not yet completed on land not currently owned by the Company. For construction in progress assets, no depreciation is recorded until the asset is placed in service. When construction is completed, the assets should be reclassified as building, building improvement, infrastructure or land improvement and should be capitalized and depreciated. The land is currently owned by companies controlled by our Chief Executive Officer. The Company fully impaired the construction in progress on land currently owned by the Companies controlled by our Chief Executive Officer due to the uncertainty in title transfer as of June 30, 2023.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation, and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the double declining balance method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets:
| Classification | Life | |||
| Buildings | ||||
| Furniture and equipment |
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Revenue Recognition
The Company determines revenue recognition pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, through the following steps:
| ■ | Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer. | |
| ■ | Identification of the performance obligations in the agreement(s) for the sale of plots or house construction. | |
| ■ | Determination of the transaction price. | |
| ■ | Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract. | |
| ■ | Recognition of revenue when, or as the Company satisfies a performance obligation. |
Revenue is measured based on considerations specified in the agreements with our customers. A contract exists when it becomes a legally enforceable agreement with a customer. The contract is based on either the acceptance of standard terms and conditions as stated in our agreement of plot sales or house construction with customers. These contracts define each party’s rights, payment terms and other contractual terms and conditions of the sale. The transaction price of a contract is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when or as the customer receives the benefit of the performance obligation. The transaction price is determined based on the consideration which we will expect to receive in exchange for execution of the performance obligation(s).
The Company applies judgment in determining the customer’s ability and intention to pay the consideration to which the Company is entitled to. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract or agreement to transfer a distinct product or item to the customer. Performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the property that will be transferred to the customer that are both capable of being distinct and are distinct in the context of the contract, whereby the transfer of the property is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. Management considers the retention of title as merely a protective right, which would not disallow revenue recognition for the full consideration to which the Company is entitled upon the execution of a contract for deed.
Currently, upon execution of each contract for deed, the Company has not developed sufficient controls and procedures to provide reasonable assurance that collection of the consideration, which the Company is entitled to, is probable. In addition, the title of the land for the various projects (Bajamar and Divino) is held by an entity that is controlled by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
The Company’s principal activities in the real estate development industry which it generates its revenues from are the sale of developed and undeveloped land and house construction.
Rancho Costa Verde Development or RCVD generates revenue from the following sources: (1) lot sales, (2) home construction calculated as a set percentage of builders’ costs, (3) administrative income for loan servicing, (4) interest income resulting from monthly payments from financed loans made to customers on lost sales, (5) resale income as commission for selling homes for owners that have purchased lots at RCVD and (6) utilities revenue from waste water systems and solar systems.
The Company identified the following performance obligations related to the operations of RCVD: (1) subdivision of the developer parcel, (ii) casita free week for each customer allowing them to enjoy a free week to a casita per year. The Company determined that there was a significant financing component in most arrangements with customers, which results in the recognition of interest income.
The
Company recognized approximately $
Advertising costs
The
Company expenses advertising costs when incurred. Advertising costs incurred amounted to $
Debt issuance costs and debt discounts
Debt issuance costs and debt discounts are being amortized over the term of the related financings on a straight-line approach, which approximates the effective interest method. Costs and discounts are presented as a reduction of the related debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
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Stock-Based Compensation
The fair value of stock options is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, based on weighted average assumptions. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our common stock. The Company has elected to use the simplified method described in the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 14C to estimate the expected term of employee stock options. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The value of stock awards is determined using the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur. Any compensation cost previously recognized for an unvested award that is forfeited because of a failure to satisfy a service condition is reversed in the period of the forfeiture. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. Stock-based compensation includes the fair value of options, warrants and restricted stocks issued to employees, directors, and non-employees.
Stock Options Plan – 2019 Equity Incentive Plan
On February 11, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 2019 equity incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”). In order for the 2019 plan to grant “qualified stock options” to employees, it requires approval by the Company’s shareholders within 12 months from the date of the 2019 Plan. The 2019 Plan was never approved by the shareholders. Therefore, any options granted under the 2019 Plan prior to shareholders’ approval will be “non-qualified”. Pursuant to the 2019 Plan, the Company has reserved a total of shares of the Company’s common stock under the Plan. The Company has a total of options issued and outstanding under the 2019 Plan as of June 30, 2023. The Company did not issue any stock options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Stock Options Plan – 2020 Equity Incentive Plan
On August 26, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2020 Equity Plan (the “2020 Plan”). The Company has reserved a total of shares of the Company’s authorized common stock for issuance under the 2020 equity plan. The 2020 Equity Plan enables the Company’s board of directors to provide equity-based incentives through grants of awards to the Company’s present and future employees, directors, consultants, and other third-party service providers. The Company has a total of options issued and outstanding under the 2020 plan as of June 30, 2023.
Stock Options Plan – 2022 Equity Plan
On December 1, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 2022 Equity Plan (the “2022 Plan”). The 2022 Plan enables the Board of Directors to provide equity incentives through grants of awards to the Company’s present and future employees, directors, consultants, and other third-party service providers.
Pursuant to the 2022 Plan, the Company has reserved a total of shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the plan.
The Company did not issue any stock options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has a total of options issued and outstanding under the 2022 Plan as of June 30, 2023
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The asset and liability method provide that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and for operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized.
When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. In accordance with the guidance of ASC 740, the benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above should be reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Management makes estimates and judgments about our future taxable income that are based on assumptions that are consistent with our plans and estimates. Should the actual amounts differ from our estimates, the amount of our valuation allowance could be materially impacted. Any adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance would be recorded in the income statement for the periods in which the adjustment is determined to be required. Management does not believe that it has taken any positions that would require the recording of any additional tax liability, nor does it believe that there are any unrealized tax benefits that would either increase or decrease within the next year.
The Company computes loss per share in accordance with ASC 260 – Earnings per Share. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible notes payable using the if-converted method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is antidilutive. During periods of net loss, all common stock equivalents are excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because they are antidilutive.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2023 | For the six months ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||
| Options | ||||||||
| Warrants | ||||||||
| Total potentially dilutive shares | ||||||||
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company maintains its cash in bank and financial institution deposits that at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts through June 30, 2023.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be fully recoverable or that the useful lives of these assets are no longer appropriate. If impairment is indicated, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value. The Company fully impaired its long-lived assets due to the uncertainty in title transfer of the land not currently owned by the Company and the estimated fair value of its construction in progress during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Convertible Promissory Note
The Company accounts for convertible promissory notes in accordance with ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options. The Company evaluates embedded conversion features within convertible debt to determine whether the embedded conversion feature should be bifurcated from the host instrument and accounted for as a derivative at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the Income Statement. If the conversion feature does not require recognition of a bifurcated derivative, the convertible debt instrument is evaluated for consideration of any beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) requiring separate recognition. When the Company records a BCF, the intrinsic value of the BCF is recorded as a debt discount against the face amount of the respective debt instrument with an offset to additional paid-in capital and amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06 (“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.” ASU 2020-06 simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by reducing the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. Limiting the accounting models results in fewer embedded conversion features being separately recognized from the host contract as compared with current GAAP. Convertible instruments that continue to be subject to separation models are (1) those with embedded conversion features that are not clearly and closely related to the host contract, that meet the definition of a derivative, and that do not qualify for a scope exception from derivative accounting and (2) convertible debt instruments issued with substantial premiums for which the premiums are recorded as paid-in capital. In addition, ASU 2020-06 amends the guidance for the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity to reduce form-over-substance-based accounting conclusions. The Amendments also affects the diluted EPS calculation for instruments that may be settled in cash or shares and for convertible instruments. The amendments are effective for public entities excluding smaller reporting companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of the Update on its financial statements.
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In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 provides guidance for estimating credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables, by introducing an approach based on expected losses. The expected loss approach will require entities to incorporate considerations of historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The guidance requires a modified retrospective transition method and early adoption is permitted. In November 2019, FASB issued ASU No. 2019-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, Derivatives and Hedging, and Leases (“ASU 2019-10”), which defers the adoption of ASU 2016-13 for smaller reporting companies until periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company has not yet adopted ASU 2016-13 and will continue to evaluate the impact of ASU 2016-13 on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 provides guidance for estimating credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables, by introducing an approach based on expected losses. The expected loss approach will require entities to incorporate considerations of historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The guidance requires a modified retrospective transition method and early adoption is permitted. In November 2019, FASB issued ASU No. 2019-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, Derivatives and Hedging, and Leases (“ASU 2019-10”), which defers the adoption of ASU 2016-13 for smaller reporting companies until periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company has not yet adopted ASU 2016-13 and will continue to evaluate the impact of ASU 2016-13 on its consolidated financial statements.
The Company has evaluated all the recent accounting pronouncements and determined that there are no other accounting pronouncements that will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3 – ASSET PURCHASE AND TITLE TRANSFER
Emerald Grove Asset Purchase
On
July 30, 2018, Jason Sunstein, the Chief Financial Officer, entered into a Residential Purchase Agreement) to acquire real property located
in Hemet, California, which included approximately
The
land is an indefinite long-lived asset that was assessed for impairment as a grouped asset with the building on a periodic basis. The
Company completed the refinancing of its existing first and second mortgage loans on the
Oasis Park Title Transfer
On
June 18, 2019, Baja Residents Club SA de CV (“BRC”), a related party with common ownership and control by our CEO, Robert
Valdes, transferred title to the Company for the Oasis Park property which was part of a previously held land project consisting of
The Company transferred title to individual plots of land to the investors since the Company received this approval of change in transfer of title to ILA.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company did not enter into any new contract to sell plots of land.
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On
September 29, 2021, the Company entered into a house construction contract for total consideration of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company sold three (3) lots to an affiliate of a related party of the Company for a total purchase
price of $
The
remaining unpaid amount owed to the Company was $
NOTE 4 – LAND, BUILDING, NET AND CONSTRUCTION IN PROCESS
Land, buildings, net and construction in process as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022:
| Useful life | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||
| Land – Emerald Grove | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Land – Rancho Costa Verde Development | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Furniture & equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Building | ||||||||||
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Building, net | $ | $ | ||||||||
Depreciation
expense was approximately $
Valle Divino
The
Valle Divino is the Company’s premier wine country development project in Ensenada, Baja California. This land project consists
of
There
was no activity during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The construction contractor is also an entity controlled by our
Chief Executive Officer. Construction began during the year ended December 31, 2020. The balance of construction in process for Valle
Divino was $
Plaza Bajamar
The Plaza Bajamar community is an 80-unit development located within the internationally renowned Bajamar Ocean Front Hotel and Golf Resort. The Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort is an expertly planned, well-guarded, and gated wine and golf community located 45 minutes South of the San Diego-Tijuana Border along the scenic toll road to Ensenada on the Pacific Ocean.
Phase
I will include 22 “Merlot”
The
Company has not yet taken title to this property, which is currently owned by Valdeland, S.A. de C.V. (“Valdeland”), an entity
controlled and
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In
November and December 2019, $
Valdeland has completed a two-bedroom model home, an enhanced entrance, and interior roads as well as site preparation for four (4) new homes adjacent to the model home. It has commenced construction on four residential lots following the payment of the required minimum deposits from buyers.
The
Company funded the construction by an additional $
The
balance of construction in process for Plaza Bajamar totaled $
Within the “restricted zone,” a foreigner can purchase the beneficial interest in real property through a bank trust or “fideicomiso.” Indeed, a bank trust must be used when acquiring property within the restricted zone. In this bank trust, the buyer of the property is designated as the “fideicomisario” or the beneficiary of the trust. While legal title is held by the bank, (specifically the trustee of the trust or the “fiduciario,”) the trustee must administer the property in accordance with the instructions of the buyer (the beneficiary of the trust). The property is not an asset of the bank, and the trustee is obligated to follow every lawful instruction given by the beneficiary to perform legal action. The Company has not yet established the bank trust, which is anticipated to occur before the end of the fiscal year 2023.
As
of June 30, 2023, Valdeland sold six (6) house constructions on residential lots for estimated price of $
Rancho Costa Verde Development (“RCVD”)
RCVD
is a
NOTE 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Chief Executive Officer – Roberto Valdes
Effective January 1, 2020, the Company executed an employment agreement with its Chief Executive Officer.
The
Company has not paid any salary to its Chief Executive Officer for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has accrued
$
As
of June 30, 2023, the Company funded an aggregate amount of
During
the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company funded an aggregate amount of approximately $
On
December 1, 2022, the Company issued stock options under the 2022 Plan with a strike price of $, vesting
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Chief Financial Officer – Jason Sunstein
Effective January 1, 2020, the Company executed an employment agreement with its Chief Financial Officer.
The
Company has not paid any salary to its Chief Financial Officer for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has accrued
$
On
December 1, 2022, the Company issued stock options under the 2022 Plan with a strike price of $, vesting
The Company’s Chief Financial Officer is also the managing member of Six Twenty Management LLC, an entity that has been providing ongoing capital support to the Company (See Note 7).
The Company’s Chief Financial Officer also facilitated the Emerald Grove asset purchase as described in Note 3.
President – Frank Ingrande
In May 2021, the Company executed an employment agreement with its President.
The
Company has not paid any salary to its President for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has accrued $
Frank
Ingrande is the co-founder and owner of
On
December 1, 2022, the Company issued stock options under the 2022 Plan with a strike price of $, vesting
NOTE 6 – PROMISSORY NOTES
Promissory notes consisted of the following at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022:
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Cash Call note payable, due | $ | $ | ||||||
| Elder note payable, | ||||||||
| Elder note Payable, | ||||||||
| Redwood Trust note payable, | ||||||||
| Total Notes Payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Less discounts | ( | ) | ||||||
| Total Promissory notes, net of discount | ||||||||
| Less current portion | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total Promissory notes, net of discount - long term | $ | $ | ||||||
Interest
expense related to the amortization of the associated debt discount for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, was $
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Redwood Trust
On
January 21, 2021, the Company refinanced its existing first and second mortgage loans on the
On
June 27, 2023, the Company, through Emerald Grove Estates, LLC, its wholly owned company, executed a modification agreement, under which
the
Cash Call, Inc. – In default
On
March 19, 2018, the Company issued a promissory note to CashCall, Inc. for $
On
August 2, 2022, the Company and Cash Call settled for an aggregate principal of $
As
of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the remaining principal balance was $
Christopher Elder – In default
On
December 15, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note pursuant to which the Company borrowed $
There
was no activity during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022,
the remaining principal balance was $
The
Company incurred approximately $
The
Company also has a balance of $
NOTE 7 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES
Convertible notes consisted of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| 1800 Diagonal convertible note #1, | ||||||||
| 1800 Diagonal convertible note#2, | ||||||||
| 1800 Diagonal convertible note #3, | ||||||||
| 1800 Diagonal convertible note #4, | ||||||||
| Mast Hill convertible note, | ||||||||
| Blue Lake convertible note, | ||||||||
| International Real Estate Development, | ||||||||
| Total convertible notes | $ | $ | ||||||
| Less discounts | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total convertible notes, net of discount | ||||||||
| Less current portion | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total convertible notes, net of discount - long term | $ | $ | ||||||
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Mast Hill Fund, L.P (“Mast note”)- In default
On
March 23, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
Additionally,
as an incentive to the note holder, the securities purchase agreement also provided for the issuance of shares of common stock
with fair value of approximately $
During
the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company converted approximately $
The
principal balance owed to Mast Hill Fund was $
The
Company is in default as the Company (i) consummated a variable rate transaction with another lender and (ii) failed to make the required
installment payment as required under the terms of the agreement. Upon event of default, the Company is required to pay the outstanding
principal plus accrued interest and a default penalty which is equal to
As
of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the default penalty was $
The
Company initially recognized $
The
balance of the unamortized debt discount was $
Blue Lake Partners LLC (“Blue Lake note”) – In default
On
March 28, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
The
note is convertible upon an event of default at the noteholder’s option into shares of our common stock at a fixed conversion price
of $
The
principal balance owed to Blue Lake was $
The
Company is in default of the note as the Company (i) consummated a variable rate transaction with another lender and (ii) failed to make
the required installment payment as required under the terms of the agreement. The Company has not yet received any default notice from
the investor. Upon event of default, the Company is required to pay the outstanding principal plus accrued interest and a default penalty
which is equal to
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As
of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company accrued $
The
Company initially recognized $
The
balance of the unamortized debt discount was $
1800 Diagonal Lending Inc. (“Diagonal note”)
Diagonal note #1
On
July 28, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
During
the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company converted $
The
principal balance of Diagonal note #1was $
The
Company initially recognized $
Diagonal note #2
On
September 2, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
The
Company repaid $
The
principal balance owed to Diagonal was $
The
Company amortized $
Diagonal note #3
On
October 17, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
The
maturity date of the note is
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The
Company incurred approximately $
During
the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company repaid $
The
Company initially recognized $
The
balance of the Diagonal note #3 was $
Diagonal note #4
On
March 3, 2023, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
The
maturity date of the note is
International Real Estate Development, LLC. (“IRED”)- In default
On
January 1, 2023, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to the acquisition of RCVD for a total principal of $
The
Company incurred $
NOTE 8 – PROMISSORY NOTES – RELATED PARTY
Related party promissory notes consisted of the following at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2021:
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| RAS Real Estate LLC – Past maturity | $ | $ | ||||||
| Six-Twenty Management LLC – On demand | ||||||||
| Frank Ingrande | ||||||||
| Lisa Landau – On demand | ||||||||
| Total On demand notes, net of discount | $ | $ | ||||||
Six Twenty Management LLC (“Six-Twenty”) – Manager is the Company’s Chief Financial Officer
Jason
Sunstein, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer is also the managing member and
On
March 31, 2021, the Company executed a non-convertible promissory note with Six Twenty for an initial amount funded of $
During
the six months ended June 30, 2023, six twenty funded an additional $
As
of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the principal balance owed to Six-Twenty was $
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The
Company incurred approximately $
RAS, LLC (past maturity)
On
October 25, 2019, the Company issued a promissory note to RAS, LLC, a company controlled by an employee, who is a relative of the Company’s
Chief Financial Officer for $
During
the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company paid $
During
the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred $
Lisa Landau
Lisa
Landau is a relative of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, Lisa Landau advanced
$
The
principal balance was $
NOTE 9 – BUSINESS ACQUISITION WITH RELATED PARTY
On
January 3, 2023, the Company executed a securities purchase agreement with International Real Estate Development, LLC (“IRED”“
or the “seller”), a related party, for the purchase of the remaining seventy five percent (
The
consideration was paid through (i) a secured convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $
Prior
to the acquisition of a controlling financial interest in RCVD, the Company held a twenty five percent (
The Company accounted for this transaction as a business combination under ASC 805 Business Combinations. Accordingly, the assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair value as of the closing date of the acquisition. While this is a business combination, since it is between related parties, there has been no step up in basis taken for the acquisition and the excess purchase price has been treated as a return of capital commonly referred to as a deemed dividend.
The
secured convertible promissory note has a principal amount of $
RCVD
was originally formed in the State of Nevada. RCVD is a
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The acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred is as follows:
| January 3, 2023 | ||||
| Fair value of common stock | $ | |||
| Fair value of common stock warrants | ||||
| Promissory notes | $ | |||
| Fair value of consideration transferred | $ | |||
The following is a provisional purchase price allocation as of the January 3, 2023, acquisition date:
| January 3, 2023 | ||||
| Cash | $ | |||
| Accounts receivable | ||||
| Other current assets | ||||
| Fixed Assets | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ) | ||
| Mortgage loans | ( | ) | ||
| Related party notes | ( | ) | ||
| Deferred revenue | ( | ) | ||
| Net Assets Acquired | $ | ( | ) | |
| Deemed dividend as related party | ||||
| Total consideration | $ | |||
Common Stock warrants
At acquisition date, the Company measures the fair value of the common stock warrant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model using the following assumptions:
| For the Six Months Ending June 30, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Expected term | ||||||||
| Exercise price | $ | |||||||
| Expected volatility | % | |||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | % | |||||||
| Forfeitures | ||||||||
The assumptions used in determining fair value represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if factors change, including changes in the market value of the Company’s common stock, managements’ assessment, or significant fluctuations in the volatility of the trading market for the Company’s common stock, the Company’s fair value estimates could be materially different in the future.
The Company computes the fair value of the common stock warrants at the acquisition date, which does not have to be updated at each reporting period.
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NOTE 10 – EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT
In
May 2021, the Company acquired a
The investment has been accounted for under the equity method. It was determined that the Company does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact RCV’s economic performance, and therefore, the Company is not the primary beneficiary of RCV and RCV has not been consolidated under the variable interest model.
The
investment was initially recorded at cost, which was determined to be $
On
January 3, 2023, the Company executed a securities purchase agreement with International Real Estate Development, LLC, for the purchase
of the remaining seventy five percent (
The Company acquired a controlling financial interest and accounted for this transaction as a business combination under ASC 805 (refer to note 9). Upon the acquisition of such controlling interest, the Company remeasured the previously held equity method interest to fair value and recognize any difference between the fair value and the carrying value in its statement of operations.
NOTE 11 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitment to Purchase Land (Valle Divino)
The
land project consisting of
Land purchase- Plaza Bajamar.
On
September 25, 2019, the Company, entered into a definitive Land Purchase Agreement with Valdeland, S.A. de C.V., a Company controlled
by our CEO Roberto Valdes, to acquire approximately one acre of land with plans and permits to build 34 units at the Bajamar Ocean Front
Golf Resort located in Ensenada, Baja California. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the total purchase price is $
The
total budget was established at approximately $
Commitment to Sell Land (IntegraGreen)
On
September 30, 2019, the Company entered into a contract for deed agreement “Agreement” with IntegraGreen whose principal,
Christopher Elder, is also a creditor. Under the agreement the Company agreed to the sale of
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The Company fully impaired the carrying balance of its account receivable owed by IntegraGreen as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Oasis Park Resort construction budget
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company engaged a general contractor to complete phase I of the project including the two-mile
access road and the community entrance structure. Contractor also commenced phase II construction including the waterfront clubhouse,
casitas, and model homes. The total budget was established at approximately $
Litigation Costs and Contingencies
From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of business. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm business. Management is currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that could have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results.
NOTE 12 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
The Company’s equity at June 30, 2023 consisted of authorized common shares and authorized preferred shares, all with a par value of $ per share. As of June 30, 2023, there were shares issued and shares outstanding. As of December 31, 2022, there were shares issued outstanding.
As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, there were shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, shares of Series B Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding, respectively, and shares of Series C Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023.
Equity Incentive Plans
2022 Equity Incentive Plan
On December 1, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”). Pursuant to the 2022 Plan, the Company has reserved a total of shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the 2022 Plan. The 2022 Plan was never approved by the stockholders. Therefore, any options granted under the 2022 Plan prior to stockholder approval will be “non-qualified”. The Company granted options during the year ended December 31, 2022. There was no activity during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has options issued and outstanding under the 2022 Plan as of June 30, 2023.
2020 Equity Incentive Plan
The Company has reserved a total of shares of the authorized common stock for issuance under the 2020 Equity Plan. There was no activity during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has options issued and outstanding under the 2020 Plan as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
2019 Equity Incentive Plan
On February 11, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”). In order for the 2019 Plan to grant “qualified stock options” to employees, it required approval by the Corporation’s shareholders within 12 months from the date of the 2019 Plan. The 2019 Plan was never approved by the shareholders. Therefore, any options granted under the 2019 Plan prior to shareholder approval will be “non-qualified”. Pursuant to the 2019 Plan, the Company has reserved a total of shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the 2019 Plan. No options under the 2019 Plan were issued, cancelled, forfeited, or exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has options issued and outstanding under the 2019 Plan as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
All shares of common stock issued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, were unregistered.
Activity during the six months ended June 30, 2023
During
the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued shares of common stock pursuant to a consulting agreement for a total
fair value of approximately $
During
the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued shares of common stock pursuant to a business acquisition with a fair
value of
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During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of convertible notes.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued
Activity during the three months ended June 30, 2022
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of commitment shares pursuant to securities purchase agreements with two accredited investors (See note 6) for a total fair value of approximately $.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company issued shares of common stock from option exercise for total cash consideration
of $
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company issued shares of common stock pursuant to consulting agreements for total fair
value of approximately $
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company issued shares of common stock pursuant to a finders’ fee agreement with
respect to the financing in the Company’s first fiscal quarter for total fair value of approximately $
Preferred Stock
On
November 6, 2019, the Company authorized and issued shares of Series B Preferred Stock (“Series B”) and
The
terms and conditions of the Series B include an in-kind accrual feature, which provides for a cumulative accrual at a rate of
The Company did not issue any shares of preferred stock during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
On
June 2, 2023, the Company authorized and issued and shares, respectively, of Series C Preferred Stock (“Series C”)
to Bigger Capital Fund, LP in a private equity offering for $
The
terms and conditions of the Series C include an in-kind accrual feature, which provides for a cumulative accrual at a rate of
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The Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) states that the in-kind accrual rate should be increased by8% per annum upon each occurrence of an event of default.
Concurrently
with this SPA, the Company entered into a Warrant Inducement Agreement (“Inducement”). Previously, on July 26, 2021, the
Company entered into a Warrant Purchase Agreement with Bigger Capital Fund, LP where the Company issued common stock purchase warrants
at an exercise price of $
Warrants
A summary of the Company’s warrant activity during the six months ended June 30, 2023, is presented below:
| |
|
Number of Warrants |
|
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price |
|
|
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Term (Year) |
|
|||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | $ | |||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||
| Exercised | - | |||||||||||
| Forfeited-Canceled | - | |||||||||||
| Outstanding at June 30, 2023 | $ | |||||||||||
| Exercisable at June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued warrants, convertible into an equivalent number of shares of common stock, following the acquisition of Rancho Costa Verde Development, LLC (See note 9).
As noted above, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued additional warrants, convertible into an equivalent number of shares of common stock, following the issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock private offering.
The aggregate intrinsic value as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, was $.
Options
| Weighted | Weighted Average Remaining Contract | |||||||||||
Number of Options | Average Exercise Price | Term (Year) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | $ | |||||||||||
| Granted | - | |||||||||||
| Exercised | - | |||||||||||
| Forfeited-Canceled | - | |||||||||||
| Outstanding at June 30, 2023 | $ | |||||||||||
| Exercisable at June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Options outstanding as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, had aggregate intrinsic value of $.
NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has evaluated subsequent events for adjustment to or disclosure in its consolidated financial statements through the date of this report, and has not identified any recordable or disclosable events, not otherwise reported in these consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of International Land Alliance, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of International Land Alliance, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2022, and the related statements of operations, statement of changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows and the related notes and schedules (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial statements of International Land Alliance Inc. as of December 31, 2021, were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 31, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.
Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered net losses from operations, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding those matters are discussed in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and the significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Emphasis of a Matter – Significant Related Party Transactions.
As described in the accompanying notes the Company engages in substantial real estate activities between the Company and other entities controlled by an officer of the Company. The Company has also borrowed funds from an entity controlled by other officers of the Company.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Going Concern
Due to the net loss for the year, the Company evaluated the need for a going concern.Auditing management’s evaluation of a going concern can be a significant judgement given the fact that the Company uses management estimates on future revenues and expenses which are not able to be substantiated.
As discussed in Note 2, the Company has a going concern due to net loss during the year as well as having negative cash flows from operations during the year ended December 31,2022.
To evaluate the appropriateness of the going concern, we examined and evaluated the financial information along with management’s plans to mitigate the going concern and management’s disclosure on going concern.
/s/ M&K CPAS, PLLC
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022
Houston, TX
July 6, 2023
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
International Land Alliance, Inc.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of International Land Alliance, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2021, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has experienced recurring losses from operations, has limited financial resources to repay its obligations and will require substantial new capital to execute its business plans, which raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding those matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Emphasis of a Matter – Significant Related Party Transactions.
As described in Notes 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9, the Company engages in substantial real estate activities between the Company and other entities controlled by an officer of the Company. The Company has also borrowed funds from an entity controlled by other officers of the Company.
| /s/ HASKELL & WHITE LLP |
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019. In 2022, we became the predecessor auditor.
Irvine, California
April 15, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | ||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | ||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||
| Land | ||||||||
| Land held for sale | ||||||||
| Buildings, net | ||||||||
| Furniture and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Construction in process | ||||||||
| Note receivable and accrued interest related party | ||||||||
| Equity-method investment | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities related parties | ||||||||
| Accrued interest | ||||||||
| Accrued interest related party | ||||||||
| Contract liability | ||||||||
| Deposits | ||||||||
| Derivative liability | ||||||||
| Convertible notes, net of debt discounts | ||||||||
| Promissory notes, net of debt discounts | ||||||||
| Promissory notes, net discounts – Related Parties | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||
| Promissory notes, net of current portion | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10) | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock Series B (Temporary Equity) | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||
| Preferred stock; $ par value; shares authorized; Series A shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | ||||||||
| Series B shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | ||||||||
| Common stock; $ par value; shares authorized; and shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| For the Year Ended, | ||||||||
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| Revenues and lease income | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cost of revenue | ||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | ||||||||
| Impairment loss | ||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||
| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||
| Other income | ||||||||
| Loss from equity-method investment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Loss from related party debt extinguishment | ( | ) | ||||||
| Interest Income | ||||||||
| Change in fair value derivative liability | ( | ) | ||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total other expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | ) | $ | ) | ||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Activity for the year Ended December 31, 2022
| Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commitment shares issued pursuant to promissory notes | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common shares pursuant to consulting agreements | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued from options exercise | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued from related party debt settlement | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value of warrants issued with debt | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued with lot sale | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend on Series B Preferred | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Activity for the year Ended December 31, 2021
| Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Stock | Accumulated | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | payable | Deficit | (Deficit) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for services | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for cash | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for warrant/options exercise | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock, warrants and plots promised for cash, net | - | - | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued against accrued interest due to related party | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commitment shares issued with promissory notes | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock for debt settlement | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued with equity-method | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued with cash, net of offering costs | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend on Series B Preferred | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| For the Year Ended, | ||||||||
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||
| Impairment loss | ||||||||
| Loss from extinguishment of related party debt | ||||||||
| Fair value of shares issued for debt settlement/modification | ||||||||
| Fair value of commitment shares | ||||||||
| Fair value of shares issued for services | ||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | ||||||||
| Depreciation expense | ||||||||
| Excess fair value of derivative over carrying balance of debt | ||||||||
| Loss from equity-method investment | ||||||||
| Change in fair value derivative | ||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | ||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts Receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | ||||||||
| Other non-current assets | ||||||||
| Accrued interest | ||||||||
| Accrued interest on note receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cost of land sold | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued interest | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued interest-related party | ||||||||
| Contract liability | ||||||||
| Deposit | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash Flows from investing | ||||||||
| Cash payment to collaborative agreement | ( | ) | ||||||
| Equity-method investee acquisition | ( | ) | ||||||
| Additions to Construction in Progress on land not owned | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||
| Common stock and warrants sold for cash | ||||||||
| Common stock issued for warrant exercise | ||||||||
| Cash payments on promissory notes – related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash payments on promissory notes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash proceeds from promissory notes | ||||||||
| Cash proceeds from refinancing | ||||||||
| Cash proceeds promissory notes – Related party | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in Cash | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash, beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash, end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cash paid for income tax | $ | $ | ||||||
| Non-Cash investing and financing transactions | ||||||||
| Fair value of shares issued for land acquisition | $ | $ | ||||||
| Corporate expenses paid by related party advances | $ | $ | ||||||
| Dividend on Series B | $ | $ | ||||||
| Conversion of related party debt for common shares | $ | $ | ||||||
| Additions to fixed assets paid by investor | $ | $ | ||||||
| Debt discount from bifurcated derivative | $ | $ | ||||||
| Debt discount from warrants issued with debt | $ | $ | ||||||
| Debt discount | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cancellation of previously issued common stock | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued interest on notes paid by related party | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued with debt modification | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued in settlement of related party debt | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued as consideration for equity-method investment | $ | $ | ||||||
| Payment of promissory notes by related party | $ | $ | ||||||
| Commitment shares issued with promissory notes | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2022, and 2021
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN
Nature of Operations
International Land Alliance, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Wyoming on September 26, 2013 (inception). The Company is a residential land development company with target properties located in the Baja California, Northern region of Mexico and Southern California. The Company’s principal activities are purchasing properties, obtaining zoning and other entitlements required to subdivide the properties into residential and commercial building plots, securing financing for the purchase of the plots, improving the properties infrastructure and amenities, and selling the plots to homebuyers, retirees, investors, and commercial developers.
On March 5, 2019, the Company received its trading symbol “ILAL” from FINRA. On April 4, 2019, the Company was approved to have its common stock traded on the OTCQB. On April 12, 2019, the Company became eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) in the United States. The DTC is a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation and manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly traded companies. Securities that are eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through DTC are considered “DTC eligible.” This electronic method of clearing securities creates efficiency of the receipt of stock and cash, and thus accelerates the settlement process for investors and brokers, enabling the stock to be traded over a much wider selection of brokerage firms by coming into compliance with their requirements. Being DTC eligible has greatly simplified the process of trading and transferring the Company’s common shares on the OTCQB.
In
May 2021, the Company acquired a
Going Concern and liquidity
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
Management
evaluated all relevant conditions and events that are reasonably known or reasonably knowable, in the aggregate, as of the date the consolidated
financial statements were available to be issued and determined that substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue
as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to generate
revenues from its properties, raise capital or issue debt instruments. The Company has faced significant liquidity shortages as shown
in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s current liabilities exceeded its
current assets by approximately $
The Company is currently raising additional capital through debt and equity financing in order to continue the funding of its operations, which may have the effect of diluting the holdings of existing shareholders.
Management anticipates that the Company’s capital resources will significantly improve if its plots of land gain wider market recognition and acceptance resulting in increased plot sales. If the Company is not successful with its marketing efforts to increase sales and weak demand for purchase of plots continues, the Company will continue to experience a shortfall in cash, and it will be necessary to further reduce its operating expenses in a manner or obtain funds through equity or debt financing in sufficient amounts to avoid the need to curtail its future operations subsequent to December 31, 2022. The direct impact of these conditions is not fully known. There is also uncertainty pertaining to the transfer of title of the lands currently owned by companies controlled by our Chief Executive Officer.
However, there can be no assurance that the Company would be able to secure additional funds if needed and that if such funds were available on commercially reasonable terms or in the necessary amounts, and whether the terms or conditions would be acceptable to the Company. In such case, the reduction in operating expenses might need to be substantial in order for the Company to generate positive cash flow to sustain the operations of the Company.
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, ILA Fund I, LLC (the “ILA Fund”), a company incorporated in the State of Wyoming and International Land Alliance, S.A. de C.V., a company incorporated in Mexico (“ILA Mexico”), Emerald Grove Estates LLC, incorporated in the State of California, Oasis Park Resort, LLC, incorporated in the State of California, Plaza Bajamar, LLC, incorporated in the State of California, Plaza Valle Divino, LLC, incorporated in the State of California.
ILA Fund includes cash as its only assets with minimal expenses as of December 31, 2022. The sole purpose of this entity is strategic funding for the operations of the Company. ILA Mexico has lots held for sale for the Oasis Park Resort, no liabilities, and minimal expenses as of December 31, 2022. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. As of December 31, 2022, Emerald Grove Estates LLC, Plaza Bajamar LLC, and Plaza Valle Divino LLC have no operations.
The Company’s consolidated subsidiaries were as follows as of December 31, 2022:
| Name of Consolidated Subsidiary or Entity | State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization | Attributable Interest | ||||
| ILA Fund I, LLC | % | |||||
| International Land Alliance, S.A. de C.V. (ILA Mexico) | % | |||||
| Emerald Grove Estates, LLC | % | |||||
| Oasis Park Resort, LLC | % | |||||
| Plaza Bajamar, LLC | % | |||||
| Plaza Valle Divino, LLC | % | |||||
Reclassification
Certain numbers from 2021 have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
Investments - Equity Method
The Company accounts for equity method investments at cost, adjusted for the Company’s share of the investee’s earnings or losses, which are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company periodically reviews the investments for other than temporary declines in fair value below cost and more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the valuation of assets and liabilities. Management 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 values 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 management’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. Significant estimates include:
| ■ | Liability for legal contingencies. | |
| ■ | Useful lives of building. | |
| ■ | Assumptions used in valuing equity instruments. | |
| ■ | Deferred income taxes and related valuation allowance. | |
| ■ | Going concern. | |
| ■ | Assessment of long-lived asset for impairment. | |
| ■ | Significant influence or control over the Company’s equity-method investee. | |
| ■ | Revenue recognition. |
Segment Reporting
The Company operates as one reportable segment under ASC 280, Segment Reporting. The Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) regularly reviews the financial information of the Company at a consolidated level in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performances.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. The Company did not have any cash equivalents as of December 31, 2022, and 2021.
Fair value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: uses quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: uses observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3: uses unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
As defined by ASC 820, the fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale, which was further clarified as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (“an exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, accounts receivable, prepaid and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, contracts liability, deposits, promissory notes, net of debt discounts and promissory notes related party approximate fair value due to their relatively short maturities. Equity-method investment is recorded at cost, which approximates its fair value since the consideration transferred includes cash and a non-monetary transaction, in the form of the Company’s common stock, which was valued based on a combination of a market and asset approach.
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The fair value of the Company’s recorded derivative liability is determined based on unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data, which require a Level 3 classification. A Black-Scholes option valuation model was used to determine the fair value. The Company records derivative liability on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the consolidated statements of operation.
The following table presents balances of the liabilities with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 31, 2022:
| Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2022 Using | ||||||||||||||||
| Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Total | |||||||||||||
| Derivative liability | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
The following table presents changes of the liabilities with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31, 2022:
| Derivative | ||||
| Liability | ||||
| Balance December 31, 2021 | $ | |||
| New derivative from convertible notes | ||||
| Balance December 31, 2022 | $ | |||
Derivative Liability
As of December 31, 2022, the Company has variable rate convertible promissory notes, which contained variable conversion rates based on unknown future prices of the Company’s common stock. This resulted in the recognition of a derivative liability as the conversion feature failed the scope exception for derivative accounting due to the variability of its conversion price. The Company measures the derivative liability using the Black-Scholes option valuation model using the following assumptions:
| For Years Ending December 31, | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Expected term | - year | |||||||
| Exercise price | $-$ | |||||||
| Expected volatility | %-% | |||||||
| Expected dividends | ||||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | %-% | |||||||
| Forfeitures | ||||||||
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The assumptions used in determining fair value represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if factors change, including changes in the market value of the Company’s common stock, managements’ assessment, or significant fluctuations in the volatility of the trading market for the Company’s common stock, the Company’s fair value estimates could be materially different in the future.
The Company computes the fair value of the derivative liability at each reporting period and the change in the fair value is recorded as non-cash expense or non-cash income. The key component in the value of the derivative liability is the Company’s stock price, which is subject to significant fluctuation and is not under its control, and the assessment of volatility. The resulting effect on net loss is therefore subject to significant fluctuation and will continue to be so until the Company’s variable convertible notes, which the convertible feature is associated with, are converted into common stock or paid in full with cash. Assuming all other fair value inputs remain constant, the Company will record non-cash expense when its stock price increases and non-cash income when its stock price decreases.
Cost Capitalization
The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of the property, legal fees, and other acquisition costs. Costs directly related to planning, developing, initial leasing and constructing a property are capitalized and classified as Buildings in the consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized development costs include interest, property taxes, insurance, and other direct project costs incurred during the period of development are also capitalized.
A variety of costs are incurred in the acquisition, development, and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete, and capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment. Our capitalization policy on development properties is guided by ASC 835-20 Interest – Capitalization of Interest and ASC 970 Real Estate - General. The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. We consider a construction project as substantially completed and held available for occupancy or sale upon the receipt of certificates of occupancy, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. We cease capitalization on the portion (1) substantially completed and (2) occupied or held available for occupancy, and we capitalize only those costs associated with the portion under construction.
Land Held for Sale
The Company considers properties to be assets held for sale when (1) management commits to a plan to sell the property; (2) the property is available for immediate sale in its present condition and (3) the property is actively being marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable given our estimate of current market value. Upon designation of a property as an asset held for sale, we record the property’s value at the lower of its’ carrying value or its estimated net realizable value. The Company fully impaired of the land held for sale as of December 31, 2022.
Land and Buildings
Land
and buildings are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided by the use of the straight-line and accelerated methods for financial and
tax reporting purposes, respectively, over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Buildings have an estimated useful life of
Construction in progress (“CIP”)
A CIP asset reflects the cost of construction work undertaken, but not yet completed on land not currently owned by the Company. For construction in progress assets, no depreciation is recorded until the asset is placed in service. When construction is completed, the assets should be reclassified as building, building improvement, infrastructure or land improvement and should be capitalized and depreciated. The land is currently owned by companies controlled by our Chief Executive Officer. The Company fully impaired the construction in progress on land currently owned by the Companies controlled by our Chief Executive Officer due to the uncertainty in title transfer as of December 31, 2022.
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Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation, and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the double declining balance method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets:
| Classification | Life | |
| Buildings | ||
| Furniture and equipment |
Revenue Recognition
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018, are presented under Topic 606.
Under Topic 606, revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance sets forth a new five-step revenue recognition model which replaces the prior revenue recognition guidance in its entirety and is intended to eliminate numerous industry-specific pieces of revenue recognition guidance that have historically existed in U.S. GAAP. The underlying principle of the new standard is that a business or other organization will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects to receive in exchange for the goods or services. The standard also requires more detailed disclosures and provides additional guidance for transactions that were not addressed completely in the prior accounting guidance.
The Company determines revenue recognition through the following steps:
| ■ | Identification of the agreement, or agreements, with a buyer and/or investor. | |
| ■ | Identification of the performance obligations in the agreement for the sale of lots. | |
| ■ | Determination of the transaction price. | |
| ■ | Allocation of the transaction price to the lots purchased when issued with equity or warrants to purchase equity in the Company. | |
| ■ | Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation. |
Revenue is measured based on considerations specified in the agreements with our customers. A contract exists when it becomes a legally enforceable agreement with a customer. The contract is based on either the acceptance of standard terms and conditions as stated in our agreement of lot sales or the execution of terms and conditions contracts with third parties and investors. These contracts define each party’s rights, payment terms and other contractual terms and conditions of the sale. Consideration was historically paid prior to transfer of title as stated above and in future land sales, the Company plans to transfer title to buyers at the time consideration has been transferred if the acquisition of the property has been completed by the Company. The Company applies judgment in determining the customer’s ability and intention to pay, however collection risk is mitigated through collecting payment in advance or through escrow arrangements.
A performance obligation is a promise in a contract or agreement to transfer a distinct product or item to the customer, which for us is transfer of title to our buyers. Performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the property that will be transferred to the customer that are both capable of being distinct and are distinct in the context of the contract, whereby the transfer of the property is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. We have concluded the sale of property and delivering title is accounted for as the single performance obligation.
The transaction price of a contract is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when or as the customer receives the benefit of the performance obligation. The transaction price is determined based on the consideration to which we will be entitled to receive in exchange for transferring title to the customer.
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The Company recognizes revenue when it transfers control of the land to the buyer. The Company’s principal activity in the real estate development industry, from which it generates its revenues, is the sale of developed and undeveloped land.
On
September 30, 2019, the Company entered into a contract for deed agreement “Agreement” with IntegraGreen whose principal
is also a creditor. Under the agreement the Company agreed to the sale of
Disaggregated revenue by major source was as follows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| Revenue from the sale of land | $ | $ | ||||||
| Lease income | ||||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||
Advertising Costs
The
Company expenses advertising costs when incurred. Advertising costs incurred amounted to $
Debt issuance costs and debt discounts
Debt issuance costs and debt discounts are being amortized over the lives of the related financings on a basis that approximates the effective interest method. Costs and discounts are presented as a reduction of the related debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Stock-Based Compensation
The fair value of stock options is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, based on weighted average assumptions. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our common stock. The Company has elected to use the simplified method described in the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 14C to estimate the expected term of employee stock options. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The value of stock awards is determined using the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Following the adoption of Accounting Standards Update ASU 2016-09, the Company elected to account for forfeitures as they occur. Any compensation cost previously recognized for an unvested award that is forfeited because of a failure to satisfy a service condition is reversed in the period of the forfeiture. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. Stock-based compensation includes the fair value of options, warrants and restricted stocks issued to employees, directors, and non-employees.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The asset and liability method provide that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and for operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized.
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When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. In accordance with the guidance of ASC 740, the benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above should be reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Management makes estimates and judgments about our future taxable income that are based on assumptions that are consistent with our plans and estimates. Should the actual amounts differ from our estimates, the amount of our valuation allowance could be materially impacted. Any adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance would be recorded in the income statement for the periods in which the adjustment is determined to be required. Management does not believe that it has taken any positions that would require the recording of any additional tax liability, nor does it believe that there are any unrealized tax benefits that would either increase or decrease within the next year.
The Company computes loss per share in accordance with ASC 260 – Earnings per Share. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible notes payable using the if-converted method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is antidilutive. During periods of net loss, all common stock equivalents are excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because they are antidilutive.
Basic net loss per share is calculated based on the net loss attributable to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period excluding any dilutive effects of options, warrants, unvested share awards and convertible securities. Diluted net loss per common share assumes the conversion of all dilutive securities using the if-converted method and assumes the exercise or vesting of other dilutive securities, such as options, common shares issuable under convertible debt, warrants and restricted stock using the treasury stock method when dilutive.
| For the year ended December 31, 2022 | For the year ended December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| Options | ||||||||
| Warrants | ||||||||
| Total potentially dilutive shares | ||||||||
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company maintains its cash in bank and financial institution deposits that at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts through December 31, 2022. All of the Company accounts receivable is concentrated with one customer.
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Impairment of Long-lived Assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be fully recoverable or that the useful lives of these assets are no longer appropriate. If impairment is indicated, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value. The Company fully impaired its long-lived assets due to the uncertainty in title transfer of the land not currently owned by the Company and the estimated fair value of its construction in progress during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Accounts Receivable
The
Company uses the specific identification method for recording the provision for doubtful accounts, which was $
Convertible Promissory Note
The Company accounts for convertible promissory notes in accordance with ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options. The Company evaluates embedded conversion features within convertible debt to determine whether the embedded conversion feature should be bifurcated from the host instrument and accounted for as a derivative at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the Income Statement. If the conversion feature does not require recognition of a bifurcated derivative, the convertible debt instrument is evaluated for consideration of any beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) requiring separate recognition. When the Company records a BCF, the intrinsic value of the BCF is recorded as a debt discount against the face amount of the respective debt instrument with an offset to additional paid-in capital and amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06 (“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.” ASU 2020-06 simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by reducing the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. Limiting the accounting models results in fewer embedded conversion features being separately recognized from the host contract as compared with current GAAP. Convertible instruments that continue to be subject to separation models are (1) those with embedded conversion features that are not clearly and closely related to the host contract, that meet the definition of a derivative, and that do not qualify for a scope exception from derivative accounting and (2) convertible debt instruments issued with substantial premiums for which the premiums are recorded as paid-in capital. In addition, ASU 2020-06 amends the guidance for the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity to reduce form-over-substance-based accounting conclusions. The Amendments also affects the diluted EPS calculation for instruments that may be settled in cash or shares and for convertible instruments. The amendments are effective for public entities excluding smaller reporting companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of the Update on its financial statements.
The Company has evaluated all the recent accounting pronouncements and determined that there are no other accounting pronouncements that will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 3 – ASSET PURCHASE AND TITLE TRANSFER
Emerald Grove Asset Purchase
On
July 30, 2018, Jason Sunstein, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, entered into a Residential Purchase Agreement (“RPA”
or “the Agreement”) to acquire real property located in Hemet, California, which included approximately
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized $
On
October 25, 2020, the Company entered into a business agreement with A&F Agriculture LLC (“A&F”), in which the parties
agreed to operate a business for the purpose of commercially cultivating industrial hemp. A&F will be the managing party of the business
agreement. The Company will provide A&F with the land and water supply for the purpose of the cultivation. All revenue and expenses
associated with the cultivation will be split equally among parties. Franck Ingrande, is the managing member of A&F and is also the
President of the Company. On December 14, 2021, the Company executed a rescission agreement with A&F, which terminated any and all
of its interest, directly or indirectly, in the lease of a small portion of its land in Southern California for the growing of hemp.
The Company was never in the hemp business and acted strictly as a lessor. Pursuant to the rescission agreement the Company will be paid
$
Such
amount was presented as note receivable and accrued interest in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2022 and 2021. The
Company recognized $
The
Company has included all allowed acquisition costs of $
The
land is an indefinite long-lived asset that was assessed for impairment as a grouped asset with the building on a periodic basis. The
building has an estimated useful life of
The
carrying balance of the land and building was $
There was no activity during the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Oasis Park Title Transfer
On
June 18, 2019, Baja Residents Club SA de CV (“BRC”), a related party with common ownership and control by our CEO, Robert
Valdes, transferred title to the Company for the Oasis Park property which was part of a previously held land project consisting of
The Company transferred title to individual plots of land to the investors since the Company received this approval of change in transfer of title to the ILA. As such, the Company recognized revenue for the plot sales previously executed during the year ended December 31 ,2019.
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company sold a house construction for $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company sold three (3) lots to an affiliate of a related party of the Company for a total purchase
price of $
NOTE 4 – LAND AND BUILDING
Land and buildings, net as of December 31, 2022, and 2021:
| Useful life | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||||
| Land – Emerald Grove | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Land held for sale – Oasis Park | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Construction in Process | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Furniture & equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Building – Emerald Grove | ||||||||||
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Building, net | $ | $ | ||||||||
Depreciation
expense was approximately $
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Valle Divino
The
Valle Divino is the Company’s premier wine country development project in Ensenada, Baja California. This land project consists
of
The
Company funded the construction by an additional $
The
balance of construction in process for Valle Divino was $
Plaza Bajamar
The Plaza Bajamar community is an 80-unit development located within the internationally renowned Bajamar Ocean Front Hotel and Golf Resort. The Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort is an expertly planned, well-guarded, and gated wine and golf community located 45 minutes South of the San Diego-Tijuana Border along the scenic toll road to Ensenada on the Pacific Ocean.
Phase I will include 22 “Merlot” 1,150 square-foot single-family homes that feature two bedrooms and two baths. The home includes two primary bedroom suites – one on the first floor and one upstairs, as well as fairway and ocean views from a rooftop terrace. The Merlot villas will come with the installation of solar packages construction in mind. Planned amenities include a pool, wellness and fitness center and available office space.
The
Company has not yet taken title to this property, which is currently owned by Valdeland, S.A. de C.V. (“Valdeland”), an entity
controlled and
In
November and December 2019, $
Valdeland has completed a two-bedroom model home, an enhanced entrance, and interior roads as well as site preparation for four (4) new homes adjacent to the model home. It has commenced construction on four residential lots following the payment of the required minimum deposits from buyers.
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The
Company funded the construction by an additional $
The
balance of construction in process for Plaza Bajamar totaled $
Within the “restricted zone,” a foreigner can purchase the beneficial interest in real property through a bank trust or “fideicomiso.” Indeed, a bank trust must be used when acquiring property within the restricted zone. In this bank trust, the buyer of the property is designated as the “fideicomisario” or the beneficiary of the trust. While legal title is held by the bank, (specifically the trustee of the trust or the “fiduciario,”) the trustee must administer the property in accordance with the instructions of the buyer (the beneficiary of the trust). The property is not an asset of the bank, and the trustee is obligated to follow every lawful instruction given by the beneficiary to perform legal action. The Company has not yet established the bank trust, which is anticipated to occur before the end of the fiscal year 2023.
As
of December 31, 2022, Valdeland sold six (6) house constructions on residential lots for estimated price of $
NOTE 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Roberto Valdes - Chief Executive Officer
Effective January 1, 2020, the Company executed an employment agreement with Roberto Valdes, its Chief Executive Officer.
The
Company paid approximately $
On
December 1, 2022, the Company issued stock options under the 2022 Plan with a strike price of $, vesting
The
Company has accrued $ of compensation costs in relation to the employment agreement during the year ended December 31, 2021. The
balance owed is $
On October 2, 2021, the Company issued stock options under the 2019 Plan with a strike price of $, vesting six months after issuance with contractual term of years for estimated fair value of $.
As
of December 31, 2022, the Company funded an aggregate amount of
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company funded an aggregate amount of $
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Jason Sunstein - Chief Financial Officer
Effective January 1, 2020, the Company executed an employment agreement with Jason Sunstein, its Chief Financial Officer.
The
Company paid to its Chief Financial Officer salary compensation for services directly related to continued operations of $
On
December 19, 2022, the Company converted $
On
December 1, 2022, the Company issued stock options under the 2022 Plan with a strike price of $, vesting
The
Company paid to its Chief Financial Officer salary compensation for services directly related to continued operations of $
On October 2, 2021, the Company issued stock options under the 2019 Plan with a strike price of $, vesting six months after issuance with contractual term of years for estimated fair value of $.
The Company’s Chief Financial Officer is also the managing member of Six Twenty Management LLC, an entity that has been providing ongoing capital support to the Company (See Note 7).
The Company’s Chief Financial Officer also facilitated the Emerald Grove asset purchase as described in Note 3.
The Company’s Chief Financial Officer, through his wholly owned entity Six-twenty Management LLC, has been providing on-going financial support for the Company’s working capital needs (see note 8).
Frank Ingrande - President
On
May 10, 2021, the Company executed an employment agreement with Frank Ingrande, the Company’s President, for total annual compensation
of $. Pursuant to his employment agreement, the Company also issued shares of common stock of the Company for total fair
value of $
The
Company paid to its President salary compensation for services directly related to continued operations of $
On
December 19, 2022, the Company converted $
On
December 1, 2022, the Company issued stock options under the 2022 Plan with a strike price of $, vesting
On October 2, 2021, the Company issued stock options under the 2019 Plan with a strike price of $, vesting six months after issuance with contractual term of years for estimated fair value of $.
Frank
Ingrande is the co-founder and owner of
Our
President is the managing member of A&F. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company fully impaired the carrying
balance of the promissory note for a total amount of $
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NOTE 6 – PROMISSORY NOTES
Promissory notes consisted of the following at December 31, 2022, and 2021:
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| Cash Call note payable, due | $ | $ | ||||||
| Elder note payable, | ||||||||
| Elder note Payable, | ||||||||
| Redwood Trust note payable, | ||||||||
| Total Notes Payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Less discounts | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total Promissory notes, net of discount | ||||||||
| Less current portion | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total Promissory notes, net of discount - long term | $ | $ | ||||||
Interest
expense related to the amortization of the associated debt discount for the year ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 was $
Redwood Trust
On
January 21, 2021, the Company refinanced its existing first and second mortgage loans on the
Cash Call, Inc. – In default
On
March 19, 2018, the Company issued a promissory note to CashCall, Inc. for $
On
August 2, 2022, the Company and Cash Call settled for an aggregate principal of $
As
of December 31, 2022, and 2021, the remaining principal balance was $
Christopher Elder – In default
On
December 15, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note pursuant to which the Company borrowed $
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The
Company paid down $
The
Company incurred approximately $
The
Company also has a balance of $
NOTE 7 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES
Convertible notes consisted of the following at December 31, 2022, and 2021:
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| 1800 Diagonal convertible note #1, | ||||||||
| 1800 Diagonal convertible note#2, | ||||||||
| 1800 Diagonal convertible note #3, | ||||||||
| Mast Hill convertible note, | ||||||||
| Blue Lake convertible note, | ||||||||
| Total convertible notes | $ | $ | ||||||
| Less discounts | ( | ) | ||||||
| Total convertible notes, net of discount | ||||||||
| Less current portion | ( | ) | ||||||
| Total convertible notes, net of discount - long term | $ | $ | ||||||
Sixth Street Lending LLC
On
February 4, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
The
note is convertible upon an event of default at the noteholder’s option into shares of our common stock at the greater of a fixed
conversion price or
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company paid its required monthly installments for aggregate amount of $
The
Company initially recognized $
As of December 31, 2022, the Company fully paid off all balances due to Sixth Street Landing LLC.
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Mast Hill Fund, L.P (“Mast note”)- In technical default
On
March 23, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
Additionally,
as an incentive to the note holder, the securities purchase agreement also provided for the issuance of shares of common stock
with fair value of approximately $
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company did not pay any principal or interest on the Mast note. During the year ended December
31, 2022, the Company was able to extend the required amortization payments at three instances, pursuant to the terms of the underlying
agreement, for a total penalty paid of $
The
Company is in technical default as the Company (i) consummated a variable rate transaction with another lender and (ii) failed to make
the required installment payment as required under the terms of the agreement. The Company has not yet received any default notice from
the investor. Upon event of default, the Company is required to pay the outstanding principal plus accrued interest and a default penalty
which is equal to
As
of December 31, 2022, the Company accrued $
The
Company initially recognized $
The
Company incurred approximately $
Blue Lake Partners LLC (“Blue Lake note”) – In technical default
On
March 28, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
The
note is convertible upon an event of default at the noteholder’s option into shares of our common stock at a fixed conversion price
of $
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During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company did not pay any principal or interest on the Blue Lake note. The principal balance owed
to Blue Lake Partners is $
The
Company is in technical default of the note as the Company (i) consummated a variable rate transaction with another lender and (ii) failed
to make the required installment payment as required under the terms of the agreement. The Company has not yet received any default notice
from the investor. Upon event of default, the Company is required to pay the outstanding principal plus accrued interest and a default
penalty which is equal to
As
of December 31, 2022, the Company accrued $
The
Company initially recognized $
1800 Diagonal Lending Inc. (“Diagonal note”)
Diagonal note #1
On
July 28, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
The
principal balance of Diagonal note #1 is $
The
Company initially recognized $
Diagonal note #2
On
September 2, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company did not pay any principal or interest on Diagonal note #2. The principal balance owed to
Diagonal is $
The
Company initially recognized $
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Diagonal note #3
On
October 17, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note pursuant to which it borrowed gross proceeds of $
The
maturity date of the note is October 17, 2023. The convertible note is contingently convertible upon an event of default, and the conversion
price is the greater of a fixed rate or a discount to the market price. The note requires ten (10) monthly installment payments of $
The
Company used $
The
Company incurred approximately $
The
Company initially recognized $
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company paid $
NOTE 8 – PROMISSORY NOTES – RELATED PARTIES
Related party promissory notes consisted of the following at December 31, 2022 and 2021:
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| RAS Real Estate LLC – Past maturity | $ | $ | ||||||
| Six-Twenty Management LLC – On demand | ||||||||
| Lisa Landau – On demand | ||||||||
| Total promissory notes, net of discount current | $ | $ | ||||||
Six Twenty Management LLC (“Six-Twenty”)
Jason
Sunstein, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer is also the managing member and
On
March 31, 2021, the Company executed a non-convertible promissory note with Six Twenty for an initial amount funded of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, Six Twenty funded an additional $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company paid $
As
of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the principal balance owed to Six-Twenty was $
The
Company incurred $
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RAS, LLC (past maturity)
On
October 25, 2019, the Company issued a promissory note to RAS, LLC “RAS”, a company managed by Lisa Landau, which is a relative
to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer for $
The
outstanding balance is $
Interest
expense for the year ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 was $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued shares of common stock against $
Lisa Landau
Lisa
Landau is a relative to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Lisa Landau funded an aggregate amount of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, Lisa Landau advanced approximately $
The
principal balance was $
NOTE 9 – EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT
In
May 2021, the Company acquired a
The investment has been accounted for under the equity method. It was determined that the Company does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact RCVD’s economic performance, and therefore, the Company is not the primary beneficiary of RCVD and RCVD was not consolidated under the variable interest model.
Rancho
Costa Verde is a
The
investment was recorded at cost, which was determined to be $
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The following represents summarized financial information of RCVD for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
| Income statement | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cost of goods sold | ||||||||
| Gross margin | ||||||||
| Operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Balance sheet | ||||||||
| Current assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Non-current assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Current liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
Based
on its
NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitment to Purchase Land
Land purchase- Valle Divino
Land purchase- Plaza Bajamar
On
September 25, 2019, the Company, entered into a definitive Land Purchase Agreement with Valdeland, S.A. de C.V., a Company controlled
by our CEO Roberto Valdes, to acquire approximately one acre of land with plans and permits to build 34 units at the Bajamar Ocean Front
Golf Resort located in Ensenada, Baja California. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the total purchase price is $
The
total budget was established at approximately $
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Commitment to Sell Land
On
September 30, 2019, the Company entered into a contract for deed agreement “Agreement” with IntegraGreen whose principal,
Christopher Elder, is also a creditor. Under the agreement the Company agreed to the sale of
Due
to the nature of the Agreement, the Company’s management deemed that there was an embedded lease feature in the agreement in accordance
with ASC 842. As a result, the initial payment of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company recognized $ and $
The
Company recognized $
The
Company recognized $
Oasis Park Resort construction budget
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company engaged a general contractor to complete phase I of the project including the two-mile
access road and the community entrance structure. Contractor also commenced phase II construction including the waterfront clubhouse,
casitas, and model homes. The total budget was established at approximately $
Litigation Costs and Contingencies
From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of business. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm business. Management is currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that could have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results.
NOTE 11 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
The Company’s equity at December 31, 2022 consisted of authorized common shares and authorized preferred shares, both with a par value of $ per share. As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, there were and shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, shares of Series A Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding and shares of Series B Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding, respectively.
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On October 14, 2021, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation to increase the Company’s authorized common stock, par value $ from shares to and to effect a reverse split in a ratio of not less than 1 for 2 and not more than 1 for 12. The Company has not yet initiated any reverse split as of December 31, 2022.
Equity Incentive Plans
2022 Equity Incentive Plan
On December 1, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”). Pursuant to the 2022 Plan, the Company has reserved a total of shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the 2022 Plan. The 2022 Plan was never approved by the stockholders. Therefore, any options granted under the 2022 Plan prior to stockholder approval will be “non-qualified”. The Company granted options during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company has options issued and outstanding under the 2022 Plan as of December 31, 2022.
2020 Equity Incentive Plan
The Company has reserved a total of shares of the authorized common stock for issuance under the 2020 Equity Plan. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company has granted options under the 2020 Plan and options were exercised, leaving a balance of options issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.
2019 Equity Incentive Plan
On February 11, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”). In order for the 2019 Plan to grant “qualified stock options” to employees, it required approval by the Corporation’s shareholders within 12 months from the date of the 2019 Plan. The 2019 Plan was never approved by the shareholders. Therefore, any options granted under the 2019 Plan prior to shareholder approval will be “non-qualified”. Pursuant to the 2019 Plan, the Company has reserved a total of shares of the Company’s common stock to be available under the 2019 Plan. No options under the 2019 Plan were issued, cancelled, forfeited, or exercised during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company has options issued and outstanding under the 2019 Plan as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Common Stock
All shares of common stock issued during the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, were unregistered.
Common Stock Issued for Services:
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of shares of common stock pursuant to consulting agreements
for a total value of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of shares of common stock in connection with consulting, advisory
and finders’ fee agreements for a total value of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued shares to the Company’s President in accordance with an executed employment
agreement valued at $
Common Stock Issued for Cash:
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company received $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company received $
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Common Stock Issued from warrants and options exercise:
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued shares of common stock from the exercise of stock options for
a total cash consideration of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued shares of common stock for total consideration of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued shares of common stock from option exercise for total consideration of
$
Common Stock sold with a Promise to Deliver Title to Plot of Land and Warrants:
On
December 8, 2020, the Company received cash proceeds of $
On
December 31, 2020, the Company received cash proceeds of $
On
April 22, 2021, the Company received cash proceeds of $
There was no activity during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Common Stock Issued for debt settlement:
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued shares of common stock for the settlement of related party debts in the
aggregate amount of $
On
December 31, 2020, the Company executed amendments to promissory notes with six (6) existing investors to extend the maturity date for
the issuance of an aggregate of shares of common stock with a fair value of approximately $
On
January 1, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of shares of common stock in conjunction with previously executed promissory
notes. These shares were previously recorded as stock payable for aggregate fair value of approximately $
On
January 1, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of shares of common stock in conjunction with executed amendments to previously
executed promissory notes. These shares were issued with an estimated fair value of $
On
January 1, 2021, the Company issued shares of common stock with fair value of $
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On
February 25, 2021, the Company issued shares of common stock as commitment shares in accordance with the terms of one of its senior
secured self-amortization convertible note with aggregate fair value of $
On
July 1, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of shares of common stock in conjunction with executed amendments to previously
executed promissory notes. These shares were issued with an estimated fair value of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued shares of common stock with fair value of $
Common Stock Issued for equity-method investment:
On
May 14, 2021, the Company issued shares of common stock with a fair value of $
Common Stock issued following registered offering (July 2021 offering):
On
July 26, 2021, the Company entered into securities purchase agreements with certain institutional and accredited investors for the issuance
and sale of shares of the Company’s common stock at a closing price of $ per share. The issuance also includes an
equivalent number of warrants convertible into an equivalent number of the Company’s common stock at a strike price of $
Commitment shares issued with promissory notes:
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued commitment shares in connection with the issuance of convertible notes for
an aggregate fair value of $
Preferred Stock
On
November 6, 2019, the Company authorized and issued shares of Series B Preferred Stock (“Series B”) and
The
terms and conditions of the Series B include an in-kind accrual feature, which provides for a cumulative accrual at a rate of
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The Company did not issue any share of preferred stock during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Stock Options
Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contract Term (Year) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | $ | |||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Forfeit/Canceled | ||||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | $ | |||||||||||
| Exercisable at December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contract Term (Year) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2020 | $ | |||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Forfeit/Canceled | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | $ | |||||||||||
| Exercisable at December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
Options outstanding as of December 31, 2022, and 2021, had aggregate intrinsic value of $ and $, respectively. At December 31, 2022, the total unrecognized deferred share-based compensation expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting periods of years for outstanding grants was approximately $ million.
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| Weighted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average | Weighted | Weighted | Weighted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | Number | Remaining | Average | Number | Remaining | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise | of Options | of Options | Contractual | Exercise | of | Contractual | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prices | Outstanding | Exercisable | Life | Price | Options | Life | Price | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For Years Ending December 31, | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Expected term | - years | years | ||||||
| Strike price | $ | – | $ | - | ||||
| Expected volatility | %-% | %-% | ||||||
| Expected dividends | ||||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | % - % | %-% | ||||||
| Forfeitures | ||||||||
Warrants
A summary of the Company’s warrant activity during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, is presented below:
Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contract Term (Year) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | $ | |||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||
| Exercised | ||||||||||||
| Forfeit/Canceled | - | |||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | $ | |||||||||||
| Exercisable at December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
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Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contract Term (Year) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2020 | $ | |||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Forfeit/Canceled | ( | ) | - | |||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | $ | |||||||||||
| Exercisable at December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
The Company used the following assumptions to value the warrants issued during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
December 2022 | December 2021 | |||||||
| Warrants | Warrants | |||||||
| Risk free rate | % | % | ||||||
| Market price per share | $ | $ | ||||||
| Life of instrument in years | ||||||||
| Volatility | % | % | ||||||
| Dividend yield | % | % | ||||||
NOTE 12 – INCOME TAX
As
of December 31,2022, and 2021, the Company had gross federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $
Due
to the enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 2017, the corporate tax rate for those tax years beginning with 2018 has been reduced to
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NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent
to December 31, 2022, the Company acquired the remaining
Subsequent
to December 31, 2022, the Company issued shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of convertible debt in the principal
amount of $
Subsequent
to December 31, 2022, the Company paid an aggregate of approximately $
Subsequent
to December 31, 2022, the Company secured another convertible note with 1800 Diagonal for a principal amount of $
Subsequent
to December 31, 2022, the Company converted $
Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the Company issued shares of common stock pursuant to a cashless exercise of warrant shares.
Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the Company issued shares of common stock pursuant to consulting agreements.
Subsequent
to December 31, 2022, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with one investor under which the Company issued
shares of Series C preferred stock at a price of $
per share for gross proceeds of $
Management has evaluated subsequent events pursuant to the issuance of the consolidated financial statements and has determined that, other than listed above, no other reportable subsequent events exist through the date of these consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC.
Shares of Common Stock
Pre-Funded Warrants to Purchase up to Shares of Common Stock
Up to Shares of Common Stock Underlying the Pre-Funded Warrants
Representative’s Warrants to Purchase Up to Shares of Common Stock
Up to Shares of Common Stock Underlying the Representative’s Warrants
PROSPECTUS
__________, 2023
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The following table sets forth all costs and expenses paid or payable by us in connection with the sale of the securities being registered, other than underwriting discounts and commissions. All amounts shown are estimates except for the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) registration fee.
| Expense | Amount Paid or to be Paid | |||
| SEC registration fee | $ | 738 | ||
| FINRA filing fee | * | |||
| Printing expenses | * | |||
| Legal fees and expenses | * | |||
| Accounting fees and expenses | * | |||
| Miscellaneous expenses | * | |||
| Expense reimbursement to underwriters | * | |||
| Total | $ | * |
| * | To be filed by amendment. |
Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Section 17-16-856 of the Wyoming Business Corporation Act provides that any director or officer of a Wyoming corporation may be indemnified against judgments, penalties, fines, settlements and reasonable expenses actually incurred by him in connection with or in defending any action, suit or proceeding in which he is a party by reason of his position, so long as it shall be determined that he conducted himself in good faith and that he reasonably believed that his conduct was in the corporation’s best interest and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. If a director or officer is wholly successful, on the merits or otherwise, in connection with such proceeding, such indemnification is mandatory.
Currently we maintain directors’ and officers’ liability insurance covering our directors and officers against expenses and liabilities arising from certain actions to which they may become subject by reason of having served in such role.
At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors, officers, employees or agents where indemnification will be required under Wyoming law. We are not aware of any threatened litigation or preceding that might result in a claim for such indemnification.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the provisions described above, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than our payment of expenses incurred or paid by our director, officer or controlling person in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
Below is a list of securities sold by the Company in the past three years which were not registered under the Securities Act.
Common Stock Issued for Services.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock pursuant to a consulting agreement for a total fair value of approximately $15,000.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of 3,447,038 shares of common stock pursuant to consulting agreements for a total value of $1,470,837.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of 545,946 shares of common stock in connection with consulting, advisory and finders’ fee agreements for a total value of $601,108.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 50,000 shares to the Company’s President in accordance with an executed employment agreement valued at $66,000.
On September 25, 2020, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock valued at $51,000 to renew a service agreement.
Common Stock Issued for Cash.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company received $15,000 in cash for the issuance of 60,000 shares of common stock.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company received $65,000 in cash for the issuance of 140,000 shares of common stock.
On November 5, 2020, the Company received cash proceeds of $10,000 for 40,000 shares of common stock to be issued.
On October 21, 2020, the Company received cash proceeds of $10,000 for 40,000 shares of common stock to be issued.
On September 18, 2020, the Company received cash proceeds of $7,500 for 30,000 shares of common stock to be issued. The shares were issued on October 23, 2020.
Common Stock Issued for Warrant and Option Exercise.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued 267,310 shares of common stock pursuant to a cashless exercise of warrants.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 1,300,000 shares of common stock from the exercise of 1,300,000 stock options for a total cash consideration of $1,300.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 160,000 shares of common stock for total consideration of $50,000 from warrants exercise.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock from option exercise for total consideration of $50,000.
Common Stock Sold with a Promise to Deliver Title to Plot of Land and Warrants
On April 22, 2021, the Company received cash proceeds of $35,000 for 70,000 shares of common stock to be issued to a third-party investor. In conjunction with this sale of shares, the Company also attached one (1) plot of land. The total cash proceeds of $35,000 was allocated based upon the relative fair value of the shares and one (1) promised plot of land in the following amounts: shares were valued at $29,521; and plot of land was valued at $5,479.
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On December 31, 2020, the Company received cash proceeds of $30,000 for 50,000 shares of common stock to be issued to a third-party investor. In conjunction with this sale of shares, the Company also attached one (1) plot of land. The total cash proceeds of $30,000 was allocated based upon the relative fair value of the shares and one (1) promised plot of land in the following amounts: shares were valued at $20,622; and plot of land was valued at $9,378. The shares were issued on March 1, 2021.
On December 8, 2020, the Company received cash proceeds of $20,000 for 50,000 shares of common stock to be issued to a third-party investor. In conjunction with this sale of shares, the Company also attached one (1) plot of land. The total cash proceeds of $20,000 was allocated based upon the relative fair value of the shares and one (1) promised plot of land in the following amounts: shares were valued at $11,890; and plot of land was valued at $8,110. The shares were issued on March 1, 2021.
On November 15, 2020, the Company received cash proceeds of $25,000 for 100,000 shares of common stock to be issued to a third-party investor. In conjunction with this sale of shares, the Company also attached one (1) plot of land and warrants. The total cash proceeds of $25,000 was allocated based upon the relative fair value of the shares, the warrants and one (1) promised plot of land in the following amounts: shares were valued at $12,882; warrants were valued at $9,189 and plot of land was valued at $2,929.
Common Stock Issued in Relation to Debt
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued 1,077,164 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of convertible notes.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 6,039,058 shares of common stock for the settlement of related party debts in the aggregate amount of $905,859.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 450,000 commitment shares in connection with the issuance of convertible notes for an aggregate fair value of $202,275.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 285,000 shares of common stock with fair value of $136,800 following a late remittance of an installment related to a prior self-amortization note.
On July 1, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of 35,000 shares of common stock in conjunction with executed amendments to previously executed promissory notes. These shares were issued with an estimated fair value of $12,605.
On February 25, 2021, the Company issued 85,000 shares of common stock as commitment shares in accordance with the terms of one of its senior secured self-amortization convertible note with aggregate fair value of $130,900.
On January 1, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of 95,000 shares of common stock in conjunction with previously executed promissory notes. These shares were previously recorded as stock payable for aggregate fair value of approximately $75,600.
On January 1, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of 23,000 shares of common stock in conjunction with executed amendments to previously executed promissory notes. These shares were issued with an estimated fair value of $8,970.
On January 1, 2021, the Company issued 29,727 shares of common stock with fair value of $10,999 as payment for accrued interest related to a promissory note with related party.
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On December 31, 2020, the Company executed amendments to promissory notes with six (6) existing investors to extend the maturity date for the issuance of an aggregate of 23,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of approximately $10,000. These shares were issued on January 1, 2021.
Common Stock Issued for Equity-Method Investment
On May 14, 2021, the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $2,580,000 for the acquisition of 25% of the membership interest of Rancho Costa Verde Development.
Common Stock Issued Following Registered Offering (July 2021 Offering)
On July 26, 2021, the Company entered into securities purchase agreements with certain institutional and accredited investors for the issuance and sale of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a closing price of $0.68 per share. The issuance also includes an equivalent number of warrants convertible into an equivalent number of the Company’s common stock at a strike price of $0.68. The gross proceeds of the financing were $2,040,000 and the net proceeds were approximately $1,800,000.
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“Wainwright”) served as the Company’s exclusive placement agent in connection with the private placement, pursuant to that engagement letter, dated as of May 7, 2021, between the Company and Wainwright (the “Engagement Letter”). Pursuant to the Engagement Letter, the Company paid Wainwright a cash fee equal to 8% of the aggregate gross proceeds of the private placement, and a management fee equal to 1% of the gross proceeds. In addition, the Company issued to Wainwright, or its designees warrants (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) to purchase up to 180,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.85. The Placement Agent Warrants will be immediately exercisable will expire five-and-one-half years from the issuance date.
Common Stock Issued with Land Acquisition
On September 30, 2020, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock valued at $150,000 to Valdeland, S.A. de C.V., a Company controlled by its Chief Executive Officer, Roberto Valdes, towards the acquisition of Plaza Bajamar.
Common Stock Issued for Business Acquisition
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant to a business acquisition with a fair value of $1,800,000.
Series C Preferred Stock Issued for Cash
On June 2, 2023, the Company issued 3,100 shares of Series C Preferred Stock to Bigger Capital Fund, LP in a private equity offering for $310,000.
The Company relied upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with issuance and sale of the securities described above. The persons who acquired these shares were sophisticated investors and were provided full information regarding the Company’s business and operations. There were no general solicitations in connection with the offer or sale of these securities. The persons who acquired these securities acquired them for their own accounts. The certificates representing these securities will bear a restricted legend providing that they cannot be sold except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration. Other than H.C., Wainwright & Co., LLC, who is a registered broker/dealer, no commission was paid to any person in connection with the issuance or sale of these securities.
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Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
| (a) | Exhibits. |
*to be filed by amendment
** filed herewith
(b) Financial Statement Schedule.
None.
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Item 17. Undertakings.
| (a) | The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes: |
| (1) | To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement: |
| (i) | To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; |
| (ii) | To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and |
| (iii) | To include any material information with respect to the 2012 Plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement. |
| (2) | That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
| (3) | To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering. |
| (4) | That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser: |
| (i) | If the registrant is relying on Rule 430B (§230.430B of this chapter): |
| (A) | Each prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) (§230.424(b)(3) of this chapter) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and |
| (B) | Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) (§230.424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) of this chapter) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) (§230.415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) of this chapter) for the purpose of providing the information required by section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date; or |
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| (ii) | If the registrant is subject to Rule 430C (§230.430C of this chapter), each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A (§230.430A of this chapter), shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use. |
| (5) | That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities: |
| The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser: | |
| (i) | Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 (§230.424 of this chapter); |
| (ii) | Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant; |
| (iii) | The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and |
| (iv) | Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser. |
| (6) | Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the San Diego, State of California, on October 17, 2023.
| INTERNATIONAL LAND ALLIANCE, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Roberto Jesus Valdes | |
| Roberto Jesus Valdes | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Roberto Jesus Valdes his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and re-substitution for him and in his name, place and stead, and in any and all capacities, to sign for him and in him name in the capacities indicated below any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement (or any other registration statement for the same offering that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended), and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done in and about the premises, as full to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Signature | Title | Date | ||
| /s/ Roberto Jesus Valdes | Chief Executive Officer and a Director | October 17, 2023 | ||
| Roberto Jesus Valdes | (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
| /s/ Jason Sunstein | Chief Financial Officer and a Director | October 17, 2023 | ||
| Jason Sunstein | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |||
| /s/ Frank Ingrande | President and a Director | October 17, 2023 | ||
| Frank Ingrande |
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