PART II – OFFERING CIRCULAR
Co-optrade
30 N Gould Street Ste R
Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: +1(307) 275 8228
Website: https://www.co-optrade.com/
Best Efforts Offering of Units
Each Unit Comprised of One Common Share
Offering Price: $0.80 per Unit
Offering: 23,500,000 Units for $18,800,000
The proposed offering (the “Offering”) will begin as soon as practicable after this Offering Circular has been qualified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Units are to be offered on a “best efforts” basis. The Offering will close upon the earlier of (1) the sale of 23,500,000 Units, (2) One Year from the date this Offering begins, or (3) a date prior to one year from the date this Offering begins that is so determined by the Company (the “Offering Period”). The Company is planning the first closing approximately 60 days after this Offering Circular has been qualified by the SEC. There is no minimum offering amount and funds raised may not be sufficient to complete the objectives of the Company set forth in this Offering Circular. If any prospective Investor’s subscription is rejected, all funds received from such Investor will be returned without interest or deduction.
OFFERING CIRCULAR DATED October 24, 2017
THERE IS NO PUBLIC MARKET FOR THE SECURITIES IN THE U.S.
Investing in the Units involves risks. PLEASE REFER TO “RISK FACTORS” ON PAGE 3.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not pass upon the merits of or give its approval to any securities offered or the terms of the offering, nor does it pass upon the accuracy or completeness of any offering circular or other solicitation materials. These securities are offered pursuant to an exemption from registration with the Commission; however, the Commission has not made an independent determination that the securities offered are exempt from registration.
An offering statement pursuant to Regulation A relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Information contained in this Offering Circular is subject to completion or amendment. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted before the offering statement filed with the Commission is qualified. This Offering Circular shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor may there be any sales of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the laws of any such state. We may elect to satisfy our obligation to deliver a Final Offering Circular by sending you a notice within two business days after the completion of our sale to you that contains the URL where the Final Offering Circular or the offering statement in which such Final Offering Circular was filed may be obtained. Generally, no sale
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may be made to you in this offering if the aggregate purchase price you pay is more than 10% of the greater of your annual income or net worth. Different rules apply to accredited investors and non-natural persons. Before making any representation that your investment does not exceed applicable thresholds, we encourage you to review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(C) of Regulation A. For general information on investing, we encourage you to refer to www.investor.gov.
THE COMPANY IS FOLLOWING THE “OFFERING CIRCULAR” FORMAT OF DISCLOSURE UNDER REGULATION A
UNITS OFFERED | PRICE TO PUBLIC | COMMISSION/FEES | PROCEEDS TO COMPANY |
Per Unit | $0.80 | $0 | $0.80 |
Total 23,500,000 Units | $18,800,000 | $0 | $18,800,000 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Item # | Description | Page # |
Item 3 | Summary of Offering Circular Information & Risk Factors | 3 |
Item 4 | Dilution | 8 |
Item 5 | Plan of Distribution | 9 |
Item 6 | Use of Proceeds to the Issuer | 10 |
Item 7 | Description of Business of Co-optrade | 12 |
Item 8 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis | 13 |
Item 9 | Directors, Executive Officers, and Significant Employees | 22 |
Item 10 | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management | 23 |
Item 11 | Securities Being Offered | 23 |
Financial | Financial Statements Section | 24 |
Part III | Index of Exhibits | 32 |
| Signatures | 33 |
Currency:
All references to dollars in this Offering Circular are to United States dollars.
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Item 3. Summary and Risk Factors
Offering Circular Summary
Tier 1 Offering under Regulation A+
This is a Regulation A+ Tier 1 offering where the securities will not be listed on a registered national securities exchange in the United States on qualification.
Co-optrade
Co-optrade was incorporated in the state of Wyoming, U.S.A. in August 28, 2017.
The Company is structured to be a social networking service for entrepreneurs and other interested parties. It will be used to connect these parties online to interact, or trade information and resources so that they may widen their network and different services.
As at the date of this Offering Circular, Co-optrade has 7,000,000 Common Shares outstanding.
Since creation of the Company in August 28, 2017, its activities have been funded entirely by advances from management and shareholders. It is possible that the Company will not succeed in its financings and there is no assurance that alternative funding will be available. Should adequate funding not be available, management of the Company will have to make decisions as to how the Company can carry on with its business plans.
The Company currently does not have funds to complete its Short Term Objectives. To implement and complete the steps outlined in “Short Term Objectives” on page 7 of this Offering Circular, the Company will need to be successful in its fundraising efforts under this Offering Circular.
The Company requires additional sources of funding to continue developing the business in ITEM 6 – Use of Proceeds to the Issuer on page 10 of this Offering Circular and the long-term plan to market the company and develop the targeting into multiple markets, which may come from private placements, public offerings or joint venture arrangements.
Overview of the Services:
Co-optrade (https://www.co-optrade.com) is structured to be a social networking service for entrepreneurs and other interested parties. It will be used to connect these parties online to interact, or trade information and resources so that they may widen their network and different services.
Our mission is to connect all visionaries, dreamers, and innovators by providing a network that links to different people and sites in one platform.
The visionaries, dreamers, and innovators that we aim are entrepreneurs who are adventurous, willing to learn new information, and wish to further grow themselves and their companies.
We focus on innovators, builders, traders, freelancers, founders, entrepreneurs and other interested parties to exchange ideas and resources for the success of each member of the network.
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We believe that there is a place for our services between the entrepreneurs and other parties to fill the gap in social media and networking sites.
We desire to create a social environment with educational tools and connections for the members to thrive together with other successful members.
Free Users and Tools
We are dedicated to establish a platform for thriving online entrepreneurs and interested parties to network. In addition, we strive to provide great software tools for educational and technical purposes, as well as for those who are just starting to learn how to be a professional mentor, online trader, freelancer, or entrepreneur. With this platform they can build and grow their skills, network, and credibility.
Professional Subscriptions Services
Professional subscriptions are designed to gain students or clients from the website, build credibility, and advertise professionalism.
We designed and build packages for:
1. Mentors- student list followers
2. Online Traders - trading journal
3. Start-ups- pitch decks
4. Free-lancers- gigs and clients list
All packages include discounts from our affiliates, or sponsors.
Transaction Services
The Entrepreneurs and interested parties consist of various industries but the biggest one is the Finance industry. We understand building and establishing a user's company and network requires different kinds of tools. With our income sharing platform and programs, every company will have an edge to increase sells in their products.
Sponsored Search Links and Database
Paid referrals or links will be featured for sponsors on start ups, freelance websites, trading companies, patents, and other sponsored links when searching.
Marketing Services
Even though the social networking site will have a lot tools for marketing. We can provide detailed marketing plans based on what kind of products or business the client may have.
We also have informative resources on Start-up marketing plans for those members who wish to take their idea or company public.
Market Analysis and Opportunity
Currently, there are a few entrepreneur oriented social networking service websites. Over the years, startup crowd funding sites, freelancer sites, mobile mini investment apps, business oriented sites, and other match making business oriented applications (apps) have been increasing. Co-optrade noticed a gap between these websites and mobile apps. By integrating all those sites, apps, or software tools into one social networking platform we believe we will fill the gap.
Digital Advertising is one of the main sources of income for a social networking services. The Digital Advertising market fuels its growth with targeted website and mobile advertising. The market for web and mobile platforms keeps growing as the years pass. In the United States of America alone, entrepreneurs have spent over one hundred billion dollars per year on digital marketing advertisement for web and mobile platforms. There is one hundred billion dollars to compete over within the industry. Through our pricing strategy of pay what you want and market-oriented pricing, we will be competitive, and at the same time aligned with our mission statement which is to connect all entrepreneurs and interested parties. We are planning to target the one percent of that spending which is approximately a one-billion-dollar revenue per year potential.
Management and Directors
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Melandrew Santos is our founder and has served as our CEO on August 2017. He finished his Bachelor’s Degree on Business Management at University of Phoenix in San Diego California. He has over 7 years combined experience in fields of retail, finance, corporate office, California State service, US military reserve, and government contract.
Long Term Objectives
The Company’s long term objective is to establish Co-optrade as the leading international entrepreneur connecting company, targeting hundreds of industries and sectors globally, in multiple languages, by providing social media and networking services.
Short Term Objectives
The Company’s short term objectives are to complete the development of the website and mobile application for our social media and social networking services. We will also established Co-optrade as the prominent social networking service for entrepreneurs and interested parties on our country, United States of America.
Risk Factors
Summary of Risk Factors
An investment in the Units involves various risks. These include risks that are widespread and associated with any form of business and specific risks associated with the Company's business and its involvement in the insurance and tech market generally. Prospective investors should carefully consider the following risk factors, in addition to the other information presented in this Offering Circular, before making an investment decision. An investment in the Units is suitable only for investors who understand the risk factors associated with this type of investment and who can afford a loss of all or part of the investment. You should carefully consider the matters discussed beginning on page 3 of this Offering Circular before you decide whether to invest in the Units. Some of the risks include the following:
Company's limited history: The Company is in the early stage of development and must be considered a startup. As such, the Company is subject to many risks common to such enterprises, including undercapitalization, cash shortages, limitations with respect to personnel, financial and other resources and the lack of revenues.
Company's negative operating cash flow: The Company currently has no revenues from its operations and may use the proceeds of the Offering to fund any negative operating cash flow.
Future financing requirements: The Company will need additional financing to continue in business and to implement the developments identified in ITEM 6 of this Offering Circular and there can be no assurance that such financing will be available or, if available, will be on reasonable terms.
The Company cannot guarantee that the service will be used by companies in multiple industry sectors.
The Company’s commercially viability depends on the awareness of the service in entering different market places, therefore the marketing and advertising funding is key.
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Other key risk factors out with the Company’s control include how suppliers are invited to bid on contracts, updates to government procurement legislation and changes in the structure of tender documents. The effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted.
Governmental and regulatory requirements: Government approvals and permits are currently, and may in the future be, required in connection with the Company's operations. Where required, obtaining necessary permits and licenses can be a complex, time consuming process and the Company cannot assure that required permits will be obtainable on acceptable terms, in a timely manner or at all. The costs and delays associated with obtaining necessary permits and complying with these permits and applicable laws and regulations could stop or materially delay or restrict the Company from proceeding with the development of an exploration project or the operation or further development of a mine.
Limited public trading market: The Company’s Common Shares are currently not listed on a public market in the United States.
Dividends: Payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors after taking into account many factors, including the Company's operating results, financial condition and current and anticipated cash needs.
The Company’s Limited History
The Company is in the early stage of development and must be considered a start-up. As such, the Company is subject to many risks common to such enterprises, including under-capitalization, cash shortages, limitations with respect to personnel, financial and other resources and the lack of revenues. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in achieving a return on shareholders' investment and the likelihood of success must be considered in light of its early stage of operations. The Company has limited financial resources has no source of operating cash flow and there is no assurance that additional funding will be available to it for further exploration and development of the Company's properties or to fulfill its obligations under any applicable agreements. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that the terms of such financing will be favorable. Failure to obtain such additional financing could result in delay or indefinite postponement of further exploration and development of the Company's sole property.
Negative Operating Cash Flow
The Company currently has no revenues from its operations and may use the proceeds of the Offering to fund any negative operating cash flow.
Going Concern Risk
The business of developing and marketing technological properties involves a high degree of risk and, therefore, there is no assurance that current marketing programs will result in profitable operations. The Company cannot guarantee that the service will be used by companies in multiple industry sectors. Investors should not invest any funds in the Offering unless they can afford to lose their entire investment.
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Development and Operations Risks
The development and marketing of technological applications involves significant risks that even a combination of careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may not eliminate.
While the service to provide social networking site to diverse audience. Major expenditures may be required to develop the product to target hundreds of market places simultaneously, and the considerable cost to market the business to target those sectors to ensure profitability.
Whether the Co-optrade Services will be commercially viable depends on a number of factors, some of which are: the awareness of the service, competitors in the same market, consumers’ experience with the Company’s customer services department; changes in and application of government regulations, including regulations relating to internet usage, and taxes on internet purchases. The exact effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but the combination of these factors may result in the Company not receiving an adequate return on invested capital.
Technology operations generally involve a high degree of risk. Such operations are subject to worldwide market/developer activity, even some such activities that may enjoy sovereign government support.
Future Financing Requirements
The Company will need additional financing to continue in business and to implement the programs set out in ITEM 6 – USE OF PROCEEDS TO ISSUER on page 10 of this Offering Circular and there can be no assurance that such financing will be available or, if available, will be on reasonable terms. If financing is obtained by issuing Common Shares from treasury, control of the Company may change and investors under the Offering may suffer additional dilution. To the extent financing is not available, programmer commitments, advertising payments, and retailer payments, if any, may not be satisfied and could result in a loss of earning opportunities by the Company.
Dependence Upon Key Personnel:
The Company, in order to successfully implement its growth plans, is dependent upon its current Board of Directors which includes Melandrew Santos, CEO. The loss of any party could have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s business prospects. The Company will depend heavily on its management team to effectively implement its Business Plan. The success of the Company will be largely dependent upon the performance of its key officers.
Difficulty of Planned Expansion;
The Company plans to continue to expand its level of operations following this offering. To manage its growth effectively, the Company must continue to improve and expand its existing resources and production systems. To do so, it must attract, train and motivate qualified managerial, financial, sales and marketing personnel. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be able to successfully achieve these goals.
Market for Securities
There is no assurance that the listing of the securities of the Company will provide a liquid market for such securities. See ITEM 11 – SECURITIES BEING OFFERED on page 29 of this Offering Circular. There can be
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no assurance that an active public market for the Company's Common Shares will develop or be sustained after completion of the Offering. The price of the Units in this Offering was determined by the Company based upon several factors, and may bear no relationship to the price that will prevail in the public market. The holding of Common Shares involves a high degree of risk and should be undertaken only by investors whose financial resources are sufficient to enable them to assume such risks and who have no need for immediate liquidity in their investment.
Competition
There are social networking sites that provide information to a diverse audience. Facebook is the most dominant social networking site and has a vast number of users.
The market for social networking sites has grown and become more focus oriented. Co-optrade will change the social networking industry through connecting all the entrepreneurs such as freelancers, online traders, interested parties, start-up builders and other industry affected start-ups like the finance industry. We have concluded that there is a lack of network with these industries and users. We plan to eliminate that gap to connect them all into one database.
Dividend Policy
Payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors after taking into account many factors, including the Company's operating results, financial condition and current and anticipated cash needs.
Arbitrary Offering Price
The Offering Price of the Units has been determined by the Company. The Offering Price is not an indication of the value of the Units and the underlying technology comprising the Units or that any of the Units and the securities comprising the Units could be sold for an amount equal to the Offering Price or for any amount.
Factors Beyond the Company's Control
Application of business development services and technology depends upon a number of factors, not the least of which is the technical skill of the programmers developing the software. Other key factors out with the Company’s control include how suppliers are invited to bid on contracts, updates to government procurement legislation and changes in the structure of tender documents. The effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted.
ITEM 4. DILUTION
The price of the Units under the Offering is higher than the average per share value of the Common Shares previously issued. Accordingly, investors who purchase Units in the Offering will incur immediate dilution in the pro forma value of their Units. This means that investors that purchase Units will pay a price per Unit that exceeds the average per share value of the Company's previously issued Common Shares. The Company may from time to time issue additional Units or Common Shares, which may result in dilution of existing shareholders if the Units are sold at a price that is less than the average per share value of the Common Shares previously issued.
Units issued by the Company over the past year have been sold for a price that is approximately $.24 less than the price per Unit sold under this Offering Circular, which is not materially different.
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ITEM 5. PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
No securities are being offered for the account of existing security holders.
A maximum of 23,500,000 Units are being offered by the Company on a “best efforts” basis. Each Unit is comprised of one Common Share. The Common Shares are a new issue from treasury. The Offering will close upon the earlier of (1) the sale of 23,500,000 Units, (2) One Year from the date this Offering begins, or (3) a date prior to one year from the date this Offering begins that is so determined by the Company (the “Offering Period”). The Company is planning the first closing approximately 60 days after this Offering Circular has been qualified by the SEC. The Company anticipates that there will be several closings during the course of the Offering. The Company has arbitrarily set the first closing approximately 60 days after this Offering Circular has been qualified by the SEC to allow the Company to access investor funds in stages, and closings are not subject to completion of the maximum under the Offering.
Prospective investors must send to the Company’s office a completed Subscription Agreement and payment of the subscription amount. The form of Subscription Agreement has been filed as Exhibit D under Part III of the offering statement pursuant to Regulation A relating to these securities filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Subscription amounts received by the Company will be deposited in the Company’s general bank account, and upon acceptance of the subscription by the Company, the funds will be available for the Company’s use. As there is no minimum amount to be raised under the Offering, the funds raised under the first and subsequent closings may not be sufficient to complete the activities described below in Item 6 – Use of Proceeds to Issuer, which may increase the risk to prospective investors of participating in the Offering. If any prospective Investor’s subscription is rejected, all funds received from such Investor will be returned without interest or deduction.
This Offering is made only pursuant to this Offering Circular and prospective Investors must read and rely on the information provided in this Offering Circular in connection with their decision to invest in the Units. Subject to limitations imposed by applicable securities laws, other materials may be prepared for marketing purposes. The Company will utilize one or more Crowdfunding websites to advertise the Offering to prospective investors. Such websites provide services for posting a profile of the Company. These Crowdfunding websites charge a monthly subscription fee for the services. The Company intends to post the Offering on Crowdfunder, Inc. and EquityNet, LLC and may use other similar websites. The subscription crowdfunding websites do not conduct any diligence or review of companies or deals before parties are permitted to raise funds using the websites. Summary information about the Company and the Offering will be posted on the Crowdfunding sites. Although such materials will not contain information in conflict with the information provided by this Offering Circular and will be prepared with a view to presenting consistent disclosure with respect to the Offering of Units, these materials will not give a complete understanding of this Offering, the Company or the Units and are not to be considered part of this Offering Circular.
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ITEM 6. USE OF PROCEEDS TO ISSUER
Available Funds
| 23,500,000 Units | 9,375,000 Units | 3,125,000 Units |
| Offering $ | Offering $ | Offering $ |
Amount to be raised by this Offering(1) | 18,800,000 | 7,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
Fees(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Estimated offering costs (e.g. crowdfunding, accounting) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
Available Funds | 18,780,000 | 7,480,000 | 2,580,000 |
Notes
There is no minimum amount required to be raised under this Offering. The table sets forth three scenarios depending on the number of Units subscribed for by potential investors. If the Offering is not fully subscribed, funds will be used for the priorities listed in the table below under Use of Net Available Funds.
The Company is marketing the Offering on a “best efforts” and does not anticipate paying fees or commissions. Management and directors will not be paid finders’ fees for raising funds under the Offering.
Use of Available Funds
The principal purposes for which the net proceeds of the Offering are intended to be used is to conduct further work developing the service. The following table sets forth the Use of Proceeds for three scenarios for funds raised under the Offering.
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The ability of the Company to use funds as set forth in the following table is dependent on the amount of funds raised under this Offering. If less than 10,000,000 Units are subscribed for by prospective investors, the Company’s priority for use of funds will be as listed below.
| 23,500,000 Units | 9,375,000 Units | 3,125,000 Units |
Description of use of funds listed in order of priority | Offering $ | Offering $ | Offering $ |
Available Funds | 18,800,000 | 7,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
USED FOR |
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Completion of Social Networking Site (1) | 400,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
Completion of Social Networking Mobile App(2) | 250,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
Advertising Six-Months (3) | 6,000,000 | 2,250,000 | 1,000,000 |
Web Operations (4) | 2,600,000 | 800,000 | 200,000 |
Establish Office Operations (5) | 770,000 | 350,000 | 175,000 |
Cost Total | -10,020,000 | -4,050,000 | -2,025,000 |
Remain Funds (unallocated) (6) | 8,780,000 | 3,450,000 | 475,000 |
Notes:
The Company plans to engage existing programmers to complete this work.
Key service is to develop social networking site and mobile app.
Aggressive marketing and advertising campaigns to target multiple markets.
Open modular sales operations in key cities across the world
Company plans to open operational office based in San Diego. To hire the best tech talent and customer service staff are accessible and affordable compared to Silicon Valley.
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In the event of a full Offering is not subscribed for, the funds raised will be used to pursue the Company goals as best as possible. If sufficient funds are raised from investors, the Company anticipates using a portion of the funds to pay monthly consulting fees for the services of the key employees. If the full Offering is subscribed for, the remaining funds will be applied to working capital
ITEM 7. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS OF CO-OPTRADE
Co-optrade was incorporated on August 28, 2017, pursuant to the laws of the state of Wyoming U.S.A. The Company is structured to be a social networking service for entrepreneurs and other interested parties. It will be used to connect these parties online to interact, or trade information and resources so that they may widen their network and different services.
Our mission is to connect all visionaries, dreamers, and innovators by providing a network that links to different people and sites in one platform. The visionaries, dreamers, and innovators that we aim are entrepreneurs who are adventurous, willing to learn additional information, and wish to further grow themselves and their companies.
We focus on innovators, builders, traders, freelancers, founders, entrepreneurs and other interested parties to exchange ideas and resources for the success of each member of the network. We believe that there is a place for our services between the entrepreneurs and other parties to fill the gap in social media and networking sites. We want to create a social environment with educational tools and connections for the members to thrive together with other successful members.
The registered office of Co-optrade is found at 30 N Gould Street Ste R, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 U.S.A.
Overview of the Services:
Free Users and Tools
We are dedicated to setting up a platform for thriving online entrepreneurs and interested parties to network. In addition, we strive to give great software tools for educational and technical purposes, as well as for those who are just starting to learn how to be a professional mentor, online trader, freelancer, or entrepreneur. With this platform they can build and grow their skills, network, and credibility.
Professional Subscriptions Services
Professional subscriptions are designed to gain students or clients from the website, build credibility, and advertise professionalism.
We designed and build packages for:
1. Mentors- student list followers
2. Online Traders - trading journal
3. Start-ups- pitch decks
4. Free-lancers- gigs and clients list
All packages include discounts from our affiliates, or sponsors.
Transaction Services
The Entrepreneurs and interested parties consist of various industries but the biggest one is the Finance industry. We understand building and establishing a user's company and network requires different kinds of tools. With our income sharing platform and programs, every company will have an edge to increase sells in their products.
Sponsored Search Links and Database
Paid referrals or links will be featured for sponsors on startups, freelance websites, trading companies, patents, and other sponsored links when searching.
Marketing Services
Even though the social networking site will have a lot tools for marketing. We can give detailed marketing plans based on what kind of products or business the client may have.
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We also have informative resources on Start-up marketing plans for those members who wish to take their idea or company public.
Market Analysis and Opportunity
Currently, there are a few entrepreneur oriented social networking service websites. Over the years, startup crowdfunding sites, freelancer sites, mobile mini investment apps, business oriented sites, and other match making business oriented applications (apps) have been increasing. Co-optrade noticed a gap between these websites and mobile apps. By integrating all those sites, apps, or software tools into one social networking platform we believe we will fill the gap.
Digital Advertising are one of the main sources of income for a social networking services. The Digital Advertising market fuels its growth with targeted website and mobile advertising. The market for web and mobile platforms keeps growing as the years pass. In the United States of America alone, entrepreneurs have spent over one hundred billion dollars per year on digital marketing advertisement for web and mobile platforms. There is one hundred billion dollars to compete over within the industry. Through our pricing strategy of pay what you want and market-oriented pricing, we will be competitive, and at the same time aligned with our mission statement which is to connect all entrepreneurs and interested parties. We are planning to target the one percent of that spending which is approximately, one-billion-dollar revenue per year potential.
Employees
The Company employs no full-time persons and, now works with outside contractors.
General Development of the Business
Long Term Objectives
The Company’s long-term objective is to establish Co-optrade as the leading international entrepreneur connecting company, targeting hundreds of industries and sectors globally, in multiple languages, by providing social media and networking services.
Short Term Objectives
The Company’s short-term objectives are to complete the development of the website and mobile application for our social media and social networking services. We will also establish Co-optrade as the prominent social networking service for entrepreneurs and interested parties on our country, United States of America.
ITEM 8. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
MD&A for the Year Ended September 30, 2017
The following discussion is management’s analysis of Co-optrade’s (the “Company” or “Co-optrade”) operating and financial data for the year ended September 30, 2017, as well as management’s estimates of future operating and financial performance based on information currently available. It should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended September 30, 2017.
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) was prepared as of September 30, 2017. Added information relating to Co-optrade can be found at www.Co-optrade.com.
MATERIAL FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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This MD&A contains forward-looking information as contemplated by USA SEC securities regulators, known as forward-looking statements. All estimates and statements that describe the Company’s objectives, goals or future plans are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that the forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company and described in the forward-looking statements. The Company will issue updates where actual results differ materially from any forward looking statement previously disclosed.
RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGEMENT
The preparation of the financial statements, including the accompanying notes, is the responsibility of management. Management has the responsibility of selecting the accounting policies used in preparing the financial statements. In addition, management’s judgment is required in preparing estimates contained in the financial statements.
ABOUT Co-optrade.
Co-optrade Inc. was incorporated on August 28, 2017, pursuant to the laws of the state of Wyoming U.S.A. The Company is structured to be a social networking service for entrepreneurs and other interested parties. It will be used to connect these parties online to interact, or trade information and resources so that they may widen their network and different services.
Our mission is to connect all visionaries, dreamers, and innovators by providing a network that links to different people and sites in one platform. The visionaries, dreamers, and innovators that we aim are entrepreneurs who are adventurous, willing to learn new information, and wish to further grow themselves and their companies.
We focus on innovators, builders, traders, freelancers, founders, entrepreneurs and other interested parties to exchange ideas and resources for the success of each member of the network. We believe that there is a place for our services between the entrepreneurs and other parties to fill the gap in social media and networking sites. We desire to create a social environment with educational tools and connections for the members to thrive together with other successful members.
2017 OVERVIEW
The Company’s main activities during the 2017 period were evaluating the potential for the social networking site and App, developing them, planning the advertising, and working to organize the requisite funding.
On September 1, 2017, the Company issued 7,000,000 shares to the Company’s founders at a price of $0.001 per share with the founder’s pledge of paying additional amounts as needed.
GOING CONCERN RISK
The Company has no source of operating cash flow and operations to date. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is contingent on obtaining additional financing. Whether the Company will be successful with any future financing ventures is uncertain, and this uncertainty casts significant doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. While the Company intends to advance its plans through additional equity financing, there is no assurance that any funds will ultimately be available for operations.
COMMITMENTS
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The Company has the following commitments for the next 12-month period: None
INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Company’s financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that accurately and fairly reflect the transactions of the Company;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP;
ensure the Company’s receipts and expenditures are made only in accordance with authorization of management and the Company’s directors; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized transactions that could have a material effect on the annual or interim financial statements.
There were no changes in the Company’s business activities during the year-ended September 30, 2017, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal controls over financial reporting.
LIMITATIONS OF CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company’s management, believe that any disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
Further, the design of a control system reflects the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, they cannot provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been prevented or detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by unauthorized override of the control. The design of any systems of controls is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Accordingly, because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
| September 1, 2017 |
Common Shares Issued and Outstanding | 7,000,000 |
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CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company has no contingent liabilities.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Set out below is a comparison, by category, of the carrying amounts and fair values of all of the Company’s financial instruments that are carried in the consolidated financial statements.
Fair value
The Company is exposed to a variety of financial risks including credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk. Risk management is carried out by the Company’s management team with guidance from the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors also provides regular guidance for overall risk management.
a) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss associated with the counterparty’s inability to fulfill its payment obligations. The Company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to cash and cash equivalents, and trade and other receivables. Cash is held with reputable chartered banks from which management believes the risk of loss is minimal. Included in trade and other receivables are taxes receivable from U.S.A. government authorities. Management believes that the credit risk concentration with respect to financial instruments is minimal. The maximum credit risk exposure associated with the Company’s financial assets is the carrying value.
b) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is that the Company will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it will have sufficient resources to meet liabilities when due. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had net working capital of $7,303. Management is continuously monitoring its working capital position and will raise funds through the equity markets as they are required. However, there is no certainty that the Company will be able to obtain funding by share issuances in the future. The Company is presently seeking to raise capital through an equity offering of Units. The Company had no contractual maturities of financial liabilities and other commitments as at Septemver 30, 2017.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Company’s objectives in managing its capital will be:
To have sufficient capital to ensure that the Company can continue to meet its commitments with respect to its development project and to meet its day to day operating requirements in order to continue as a going concern; and
To provide a long-term adequate return to shareholders.
The Company’s capital structure is comprised of working capital deficit and shareholders’ equity.
Co-optrade is a development stage technology company which involves a high degree of risk. The Company has not determined whether it will earn revenue from its sales and therefore generate cash flow from operations. The Company’s primary source of funds will come from the issuance of capital stock.
The Company’s policy is to invest its excess cash in highly liquid, fully guaranteed, bank sponsored instruments.
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The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain future development of the Company.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information relating to the Company can be found on Co-optrade’s website: www.co-optrade.com.
MATERIAL FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This MD&A contains forward-looking information as contemplated by United States SEC securities regulators, also known as forward-looking statements. All estimates and statements that describe the Company’s objectives, goals or future plans are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that the forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company and described in the forward-looking statements. The Company will issue updates where actual results differ materially from any forward looking statement previously disclosed.
RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGEMENT
The preparation of the financial statements, including the accompanying notes, is the responsibility of management. Management has the responsibility of selecting the accounting policies used in preparing the financial statements. In addition, management’s judgment is required in preparing estimates contained in the financial statements.
ABOUT Co-optrade
Co-optrade was incorporated on August 28, 2017, pursuant to the laws of the state of Wyoming U.S.A.
The Company is structured to be a social networking service for entrepreneurs and other interested parties. It will be used to connect these parties online to interact, or trade information and resources so that they may widen their network and different services.
Our mission is to connect all visionaries, dreamers, and innovators by providing a network that links to different people and sites in one platform. The visionaries, dreamers, and innovators that we aim are entrepreneurs who are adventurous, willing to learn new information, and wish to further grow themselves and their companies.
We focus on innovators, builders, traders, freelancers, founders, entrepreneurs and other interested parties to exchange ideas and resources for the success of each member of the network. We believe that there is a place for our services between the entrepreneurs and other parties to fill the gap in social media and networking sites. We want to create a social environment with educational tools and connections for the members to thrive together with other successful members.
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Co-optrade TRIAL BALANCE
FROM THE INCEPTION (AUGUST 28, 2017) TO THE FISCAL YESR END 30 SEPTEMBER 2017
“Unaudited financial statements”
| DEBIT $ | CREDIT $ |
Owners Investment – Melandrew Santos |
| 3,105.00 |
Business Fees | 300.00 |
|
Financial Consultation | 300.00 |
|
Professional Fees | 1,948.00 |
|
Assets | 557.00 |
|
TOTAL | 3,105.00 | 3,105.00 |
GOING CONCERN RISK
The Company has no source of operating cash flow and operations to date have been funded primarily from the additional consideration for the issuance of share capital. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is contingent on obtaining additional financing. Whether the Company will be successful with any future financing ventures is uncertain, and this uncertainty casts significant doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. While the Company intends to advance its plans through additional equity financing, there is no assurance that any funds will ultimately be available for operations.
COMMITMENTS
The Company may enter into advertising contracts during 2017-2018. These contracts will be negotiated in the normal course of operations and will be measured at the exchange amount which is the amount of consideration established and agreed by the parties and will reflect the values that the Company would transact with arm’s length parties.
The Company has the following commitments for the next 12-month period: None
INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Company’s financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that accurately and fairly reflect the transactions of the Company;
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provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP;
ensure the Company’s receipts and expenditures are made only in accordance with authorization of management and the Company’s directors; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized transactions that could have a material effect on the annual or interim financial statements.
There were no changes in the Company’s business activities during the year-ended September 30, 2017, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal controls over financial reporting.
LIMITATIONS OF CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary/Treasurer, believe that any disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system reflects the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, they cannot provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been prevented or detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by unauthorized override of the control. The design of any systems of controls is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Accordingly, because of the inherent limitations in a cost effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
| September 30,2017 |
Common Shares Issued and Outstanding | 7,000,000 |
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company has no contingent liabilities.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Set out below is a comparison, by category, of the carrying amounts and fair values of all of the Company’s financial instruments that are carried in the consolidated financial statements.
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The Company is exposed to a variety of financial risks including credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk. Risk management is carried out by the Company’s management team with guidance from the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors also provides regular guidance for overall risk management.
a) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss associated with the counterparty’s inability to fulfill its payment obligations. The Company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to cash and cash equivalents, and trade and other receivables. Cash is held with reputable chartered banks from which management believes the risk of loss is minimal. Included in trade and other receivables are taxes receivable from U.S.A. government authorities. Management believes that the credit risk concentration with respect to financial instruments is minimal. The maximum credit risk exposure associated with the Company’s financial assets is the carrying value.
b) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is that the Company will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it will have sufficient resources to meet liabilities when due. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had net working capital of $. Management is continuously monitoring its working capital position and will raise funds through the equity markets as they are required. However, there is no certainty that the Company will be able to obtain funding by share issuances in the future. The Company is presently seeking to raise capital through an equity offering of Units. The Company had no contractual maturities of financial liabilities and other commitments as at September 30, 2017.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Company’s objectives in managing its capital will be:
To have sufficient capital to ensure that the Company can continue to meet its commitments with respect to its mineral exploration properties and to meet its day to day operating requirements in order to continue as a going concern; and
provide a long-term adequate return to shareholders.
The Company’s capital structure is comprised of working capital deficit and shareholders’ equity.
Co-optrade is a development stage technology company which involves a high degree of risk. The Company has not determined whether its Social networking services will earn revenue from its sales and therefore generate cash flow from operations. The Company’s primary source of funds will come from the issuance of capital stock.
The Company’s policy is to invest its excess cash in highly liquid, fully guaranteed, bank sponsored instruments.
The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain future development of the Company.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
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The Company has no contingent liabilities.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Set out below is a comparison, by category, of the carrying amounts and fair values of all of the Company’s financial instruments that are carried in the consolidated financial statements.
The Company is exposed to a variety of financial risks including credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk. Risk management is carried out by the Company’s management team with guidance from the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors also provides regular guidance for overall risk management.
a) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss associated with the counterparty’s inability to fulfill its payment obligations. The Company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to cash and cash equivalents, and trade and other receivables. Cash is held with reputable chartered banks from which management believes the risk of loss is minimal. Included in trade and other receivables are taxes receivable from U.S.A. government authorities. Management believes that the credit risk concentration with respect to financial instruments is minimal. The maximum credit risk exposure associated with the Company’s financial assets is the carrying value.
b) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is that the Company will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it will have sufficient resources to meet liabilities when due. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had net working capital of $7,303. Management is continuously monitoring its working capital position and will raise funds through the equity markets as they are required. However, there is no certainty that the Company will be able to obtain funding by share issuances in the future. The Company is presently seeking to raise capital through an equity offering of Units. The Company had no contractual maturities of financial liabilities and other commitments as at Septemeber 30, 2017.
c) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in the market factors such as interest rates, commodity and equity prices and foreign currency rates.
i. Interest rate risk
The Company has immaterial cash balances. Its current policy is to invest excess cash in investment-grade short-term money market accounts. The Company periodically monitors the investments it makes and is satisfied with the credit worthiness of its investments. Interest rate risk is minimal as interest rates are anticipated to remain at historically low levels with little fluctuation and any excess cash is invested in money market funds. Fluctuations in interest rates do not materially affect the Company as it either does not have significant interest-bearing instruments or the interest is at a fixed rate.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
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The Company’s objectives in managing its capital will be:
To have sufficient capital to ensure that the Company can continue to meet its commitments with respect to its mineral exploration properties and to
meet its day to day operating requirements in order to continue as a going concern; and
provide a long-term adequate return to shareholders.
The Company’s capital structure is comprised of working capital deficit and shareholders’ equity.
Co-optrade is a development stage technology company which involves a high degree of risk. The Company has not determined whether its social networking services will earn revenue from its sales and therefore generate cash flow from operations. The Company’s primary source of funds will come from the issuance of capital stock.
The Company’s policy is to invest its excess cash in highly liquid, fully guaranteed, bank sponsored instruments.
The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain future development of the Company.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information relating to the Company can be found on Co-optrade’s website: www.Co-optrade.com.
ITEM 9 DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY PERSONNEL POSITION AGE
NAME | POSITION | AGE | START OF TERM OF OFFICE | Approximate hours per week for part-time personnel |
Melandrew Santos | CEO, Director | 27 | August 2017 | 32 or more |
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
MELANDREW SANTOS: CEO AND DIRECTOR
Melandrew Santos is our founder and has served as our CEO on August 2017. He finished his Bachelor’s Degree on Business Management at University of Phoenix in San Diego California. He has over 7 years combined experience in fields of retail, finance, corporate office, California State service, US military reserve, and government contract.
Personal Bankruptcies
No director or executive officer of the Company within the past ten years, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or became subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of that person.
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Bankruptcies
No director or executive officer of the Company, within the five years prior to the date of this Offering Circular, has been an executive officer of any company that, while that person was acting in that capacity, or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets.
ITEM 10. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN SECURITY HOLDERS
Common Shares of the Company beneficially owned by all executive officers and directors as a group:
Title of Class | Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature of Beneficial ownership | Percent of Class |
Common Shares | Officer and Directors 30 N Gould Street, Sheidan, WY 82801 | 7,000,000 held directly | 100 % |
ITEM 11. SECURITIES BEING OFFERED
Units
The Common Shares comprising the Units will separate immediately upon closing of the Offering. The Common Shares issued to investors under this Offering Circular are not subject to any trading restrictions under SEC regulations.
Restriction on Trading
Resale of the Common Shares will be subject to resale restrictions until after a four-month hold period has expired. Until the restriction on trading expires, investors will not be able to trade the Common Shares. The four-month hold period commences on the date of a closing of the sale of Units under this Offering Circular.
Common Shares
Shareholders are entitled to receive notice of and to attend and vote at all meetings of shareholders of the Company, except meetings of holders of another class of shares. The sole class of shares currently issued by the Company is Common Shares. Each Common Share shall entitle the holder thereof to one vote. Subject to the preferences accorded to holders of any other shares of the Company ranking senior to the Common Shares, shareholders are entitled to dividends if, as and when declared by the Board of Directors. In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of Common Shares, subject to the preferences accorded to any other shares of the Company ranking senior to the Common Shares, are entitled to share equally, share for share, in any remaining assets of the Company.
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The liability of a shareholder of Common Shares is limited to the subscription amount paid by such shareholder for the shares and there are no other financial obligations to which a shareholder is or may be subject.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CO-OPTRADE INC.
BALANCE SHEET
FROM THE INCEPTION (AUGUST 28, 2017) TO THE FISCAL YEAR END 30 SEPTEMBER 2017
‘Unaudited financial statements’
|
| 2017 | |
Assets |
|
|
|
Checking |
|
| 452.00 |
Savings |
|
| 105.00 |
Total Checking/Savings |
| $ | 557.00 |
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
| $ | 557.00 |
|
|
|
|
Liabilities & Equity |
|
|
|
Proceeds from owners investment |
|
| 3,105.00 |
Repayment on owners investment |
|
| 0.00 |
Net Income |
|
| (2,548.00) |
Total Equity |
| $ | 557.00 |
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities & Equity |
| $ | 557.00 |
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CO-OPTRADE INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FROM THE INCEPTION (AUGUST 28, 2017) TO THE FISCAL YEAR END 30 SEPTEMBER 2017
‘Unaudited financial statements’
|
| 2017 | |
Revenue: |
|
| 0.00 |
Total revenue |
| $ | 0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses: |
|
|
|
Business Fees |
|
| 300.00 |
Financial Consultation |
|
| 300.00 |
Professional Fees |
|
| 1,948.00 |
Total Operating Expenses |
| $ | 2,548.00 |
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations |
|
| (2,548.00) |
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) |
| $ | (2,548.00) |
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CO-OPTRADE INC.
STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FROM THE INCEPTION (AUGUST 28, 2017) TO THE FISCAL YEAR END 30 SEPTEMBER 2017
‘Unaudited financial statements’
|
| Common Stock | |||||
|
| Shares |
|
| Amount | ||
Balance, Inception (August 28, 2017) |
|
| 75,000,000 |
|
| $ | $75,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares Issued (September 1, 2017) |
|
| 7,000,000 |
|
|
| 7,000.00 |
Balance, September 30, 2017 |
|
| 68,000,000 |
|
| $ | 68,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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CO-OPTRADE INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FROM THE INCEPTION (AUGUST 28, 2017) TO THE FISCAL YEAR END 30 SEPTEMBER 2017
‘Unaudited financial statements’
|
| 2017 | |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities |
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) |
|
| (2,548.00) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: |
|
| |
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable |
|
| 0.00 |
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities |
| $ | (2,548.00) |
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows From Financing Activities |
|
|
|
Proceeds from owners investment |
|
| 3,105.00 |
Repayment on owners investment |
|
| 0.00 |
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities |
| $ | 3,105.00 |
|
|
|
|
Net cash increase for period |
| $ | 557.00 |
|
|
|
|
Cash at End of Period |
| $ | 557.00 |
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CO-OPTRADE INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION
Organization
Co-Optrade Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated pursuant to the laws of the State of Wyoming on August 28, 2017, and began operations on August 28, 2017 (Inception). The Company is structured to be a social networking service for entrepreneurs and other interested parties. It will be used to connect these parties online to interact or trade information and resources so that they may widen their network and different services.
Our mission is to connect all visionaries, dreamers, and innovators by providing a network that links to different people and sites in one platform. The visionaries, dreamers, and innovators that we aim are entrepreneurs who are adventurous, willing to learn new information, and wish to further grow themselves and their companies.
We focus on innovators, builders, traders, freelancers, founders, entrepreneurs and other interested parties to exchange ideas and resources for the success of each member of the network. We believe that there is a place for our services between the entrepreneurs and other parties to fill the gap in social media and networking sites. We desire to create a social environment with educational tools and connections for the members to thrive together with other successful members. The business has had no revenues to date.
The Company has established a fiscal year end of September 30.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The financial statement presented in this report is of Co-Optrade Inc.
The Company maintains its accounting records on a cash basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").
The financial statement presents the Balance Sheet, Statements of Operations, Shareholders' Deficit and Cash Flows of the Company. These financial statements are presented in United States dollars. The accompanying audited financial statement has been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 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.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Going Concern
The Company's financial statements are prepared using the cash method of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $2,548 as of September 30, 2017. The Company will be dependent upon the raising of additional capital through placement of our common stock in order to implement its
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business plan. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in order to continue as a going concern. The Company is funding its initial operations by issuing common shares. We cannot be certain that capital will be provided when it is required.
Cash and Equivalents
Cash and equivalents include investments with initial maturities of three months or less. The Company maintains its cash balances at credit-worthy financial institutions that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to $250,000. There were no cash equivalents at September 30, 2017.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments and related items, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, are cash and cash equivalents. The Company places its cash and temporary cash investments with credit quality institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of FDIC insurance limits.
Lease Commitments
Co-Optrade Inc. has no lease commitments.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 on June 6, 2011. Under this FASB, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). The standard outlines a valuation framework and creates a fair value hierarchy in order to increase the consistency and comparability of fair value measurements and the related disclosures. Under GAAP, certain assets and liabilities must be measured at fair value, and FASB ASC 820-10-50 details the disclosures that are required for items measured at fair value.
The Company has various financial instruments that must be measured under the new fair value standard including: cash, convertible notes payable, accrued expenses, promissory notes payable, accounts receivable and accounts payable. The Company's financial assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. The three levels are as follows:
Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. The fair value of the Company's cash is based on quoted prices and therefore classified as Level 1.
Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Cash reported on the balance sheet are estimated by management to approximate fair market value due to their short-term nature.
The Company has had no transfers between levels of its assets or liabilities as of September 30, 2017.
Income Taxes
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The Company has no income tax obligations as of September 30, 2017, due to the Company having no profits from operations in its first fiscal period.
Stock Based Compensation
In December of 2004, the FASB issued a standard which applies to transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services and also applies to liabilities an entity may incur for goods or services that are based on the fair value of those equity instruments. For any unvested portion of previously issued and outstanding awards, compensation expense is required to be recorded based on the previously disclosed methodology and amounts. Prior periods presented are not required to be restated. We adopted the standard as of inception. The Company has not issued any stock options to its Board of Directors and officers as compensation for their services. If options are granted, they will be accounted for at a fair value as required by the FASB ASC 718.
Net Loss per Share
The Company adopted the standard issued by the FASB, which requires presentation of basic earnings or loss per share and diluted earnings or loss per share. Basic income (loss) per share ("Basic EPS") is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share ("Diluted EPS") are similarly calculated using the treasury stock method except that the denominator is increased to reflect the potential dilution that would occur if dilutive securities at the end of the applicable period were exercised. During the period from Inception to September 30, 2017, as the Company reported a net loss from operations, the diluted shares outstanding excludes the effective of dilutive securities due to the anti-dilutive effect. Because the Company did not have any potentially dilutive securities, there was no difference between the basic and diluted net loss per share.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. The new guidance requires that share-based compensation that require a specific performance target to be achieved in order for employees to become eligible to vest in the awards and that could be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation costs should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest. The requisite service period ends when the employee can cease rendering service and still be eligible to vest in the award if the performance target is achieved. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the amendments in this Update either (a) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (b) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-10: Development Stage Entities (Topic 915): Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements, Including an Amendment to Variable Interest Entities Guidance in Topic 810, Consolidation, to improve financial reporting by reducing the cost and complexity associated with the incremental reporting requirements of development stage entities. The amendments in this update remove all incremental financial reporting requirements from U.S. GAAP for development stage entities, thereby improving financial reporting by eliminating the cost and complexity associated with providing that information. The amendments in this Update also eliminate an exception provided to development stage entities in Topic 810, Consolidation, for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity on the basis of the amount of investment equity that is at risk. The amendments to eliminate that exception simplify U.S. GAAP by reducing avoidable complexity in existing
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accounting literature and improve the relevance of information provided to financial statement users by requiring the application of the same consolidation guidance by all reporting entities. The elimination of the exception may change the consolidation analysis, consolidation decision, and disclosure requirements for a reporting entity that has an interest in an entity in the development stage. The amendments related to the elimination of inception-to-date information and the other remaining disclosure requirements of Topic 915 should be applied retrospectively except for the clarification to Topic 275, which shall be applied prospectively. For public companies, those amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2014-10 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 3 – CAPITAL STOCK
The Company's authorized capital is 75,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001 per share.
2017
On September 1, 2017, the Company issued 7,000,000 shares to the Company’s founders at a price of $0.001 per share with the founder’s pledge of paying additional amounts as needed.
As of September 30, 2017, the Company has not granted any stock options or issued any common shares.
We have accounted for stock based compensation under the provisions of FASB Accounting Standards codification (ASC) 718-10-55. (Prior authoritative literature: FASB Statement 123 (R), Share-based payment.) This statement requires us to record any expense associated with the fair value of stock based compensation. Determining fair value requires input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected price volatility. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.
NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Common Stock
On September 1, 2017, the Company issued 7,000,000 shares to the Company’s founders at a price of $0.001 per share with the founder’s pledge of paying additional amounts as needed.
As of September 30, 2017, the Company has not granted any stock options or issued any common shares.
NOTE 5 – INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under standards issued by the FASB. Under those standards, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax benefits or consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is provided for significant deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized through future operations.
No provision for federal income taxes has been recorded due to the Company having no profits from operations in its first fiscal period. The actual income tax provisions do not differ from the expected amounts, which is none.
NOTE 6 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
None
NOTE 7 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As of the date of this filing, there are no additional subsequent events which require additional disclosure
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PART III EXHIBITS
INDEX TO EXHIBITS AND DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
Number | Exhibit |
2.1 | Articles of Incorporation |
2.2 | By Laws |
3.1 | Founder Shares Subscription Agreement for Melandrew Santos dated October 2, 2017 |
4.1 | Form of Subscription Agreement |
12.1 | Legal Opinion of Jackson L. Morris, ESQ. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the Issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all the requirements for filing on Form 1-A and has duly caused this Offering Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Chula Vista, CA, U.S.A., on October 11, 2017.
Co-optrade
/s/Melandrew Santos
(signed) “Melandrew Santos”
Chief Executive Officer
Secretary
Chief Financial Officer
On behalf of the Board of Directors
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JACKSON L. MORRIS
Attorney at Law
Admitted in Florida and Georgia
October 31, 2017
Exihibit 12.1
Board of Directors
Co-optrade
Suite R
30 N Gould Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
Gentlemen:
I have acted, at your request, as special counsel to Co-optrade, a Wyoming corporation, (“Envision”) for the purpose of rendering an opinion as to the legality of 23,500,000 shares of Co-optrade 's common stock, $0.001 par value per share, (“Shares”) to be offered and distributed as Units (each Unit consisting of one Share) by Co-optrade pursuant to the Regulation A exemption from registration pursuant to an offering circular to be filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, by Co-optrade with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on Form 1-A, for the purpose of qualifying the offer and sale of the Shares (“Offering Statement”).
For the purpose of rendering my opinion herein, I have reviewed statutes of the State of Wyoming, to the extent I deem relevant to the matter opined upon herein, purported true copies of the Articles of Incorporation of Co-optrade, there being no amendments thereto, the Bylaws of Co-optrade provided by Co-optrade’s management, selected proceedings of the board of directors of Co-optrade authorizing the issuance of the Shares, a current draft of the Offering Statement, certificates of officers of Co-optrade and of public officials, the form of stock certificate, and such other documents of Co-optrade and of public officials as I have deemed necessary and relevant to the matter opined upon herein. Co-optrade has not appointed a transfer agent at the date of this opinion. I have assumed, with respect to persons other than directors and officers of Co-optrade, the due and proper election or appointment of all persons signing and purporting to sign the documents in their respective capacities, as stated therein, the genuineness of all signatures, the conformity to authentic original documents of the copies of all such documents submitted to me as certified, conformed and photocopied, including the quoted, extracted, excerpted and reprocessed text of such documents.
Based upon the review described above, it is my opinion that the Shares are duly authorized and when, as and if issued and delivered by Co-optrade against payment therefore at a price of $0.80 per share, as described in the Offering Statement, will be legally issued, fully paid and non assessable.
I have not been engaged to examine, nor have I examined, the Offering Statement for the purpose of determining the accuracy or completeness of the information included therein or the compliance and conformity thereof with the rules and regulations of the SEC or the requirements of Form 1-A, and I express no opinion with respect thereto. My forgoing opinion is strictly limited to matters of Wyoming corporation law; and, I do not express an opinion on the federal law of the United States of America or the law of any state or jurisdiction therein other than Wyoming, as specified herein.
I consent to the use of my opinion as an exhibit to the Offering Statement and to the reference thereto under the heading “Index To Exhibits And Description Of Exhibits” in the Offering Circular contained in the Offering Statement.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Jackson L. Morris
Jackson L. Morris
3116 West North A Street ® Tampa, Florida 33609-1544 ® 8138748854 ® Cell 8138925969
Fax 8003101695 ® e-mail: jmorris8@tampabay.rr.com; jackson.morris@rule144solution.com
www.Rule144Solution.com
Bylaws of
Co-optrade
A Wyoming Corporation
ARTICLE I - OFFICES
The registered office of the Corporation in the State of Wyoming shall be located in the City and State designated in the Articles of Incorporation. The Corporation may also maintain offices at such other places within or without the State of Wyoming as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, determine.
ARTICLE II- MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Section 1 - Annual Meetings:
The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation shall be held at the time fixed, from time to time, by the Directors.
Section 2 - Special Meetings:
Special meetings of the shareholders may be called by the Board of Directors or such person or persons authorized by the Board of Directors and shall be held within or without the State of Wyoming.
Section 3 - Place of Meetings:
Meetings of shareholders shall be held at the registered office of the Corporation, or at such other places, within or without the State of Wyoming as the Directors may from time to time fix. If no designation is made, the meeting shall be held at the Corporation's registered office in the state of Wyoming.
Section 4 - Notice of Meetings:
(a) Written or printed notice of each meeting of shareholders, whether annual or special, signed by the president, vice president or secretary, stating the time when and place where it is to be held, as well as the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be served either personally or by mail, by or at the direction of the president, the secretary, or the officer or the person calling the meeting, not less than ten or more than sixty days before the date of the meeting, unless the lapse of the prescribed time shall have been waived before or after the taking of such action, upon each shareholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting, and to any other shareholder to whom the giving of notice may be required by law. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be given when deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the shareholder as it appears on the share transfer records of the Corporation or to the current address, which a shareholder has delivered to the Corporation in a written notice.
(b) Further notice to a shareholder is not required when notice of two consecutive annual meetings, and all notices of meetings or of the taking of action by written consent without a meeting to him or her during the period between those two consecutive annual meetings; or all, and at least two payments sent by first-class mail of dividends or interest on securities during a 12-month period have been mailed addressed to him or her at his or her address as shown on the records of the Corporation and have been returned undeliverable.
Section 5 – Quorum:
(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, or by law, or in the Articles of Incorporation (such Articles and any amendments thereof being hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Articles of Incorporation"), a quorum shall be present at all meetings of shareholders of the Corporation, if the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote on that matter are represented at the meeting in person or by proxy.
(b) The subsequent withdrawal of any shareholder from the meeting, after the commencement of a meeting, or the refusal of any shareholder represented in person or by proxy to vote, shall have no effect on the existence of a quorum, after a quorum has been established at such meeting.
(c) Despite the absence of a quorum at any meeting of shareholders, the shareholders present may adjourn the meeting.
Section 6 - Voting and Action:
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, any corporate action, the affirmative vote of the majority of shares entitled to vote on that matter and represented either in person or by proxy at a meeting of shareholders at which a quorum is present, shall be the act of the shareholders of the Corporation.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, at each meeting of shareholders, each shareholder of the Corporation entitled to vote thereat, shall be entitled to one vote for each share registered in his name on the books of the Corporation.
(c) Where appropriate communication facilities are reasonably available, any and all shareholders shall have the right to participate in any shareholders' meeting, by means of conference telephone or any means of communications by which all persons participating in the meeting are able to hear each other.
Section 7 - Proxies:
Each shareholder entitled to vote or to express consent or dissent without a meeting, may do so either in person or by proxy, so long as such proxy is executed in writing by the shareholder himself, his authorized officer, director, employee or agent or by the signature of the stockholder to be affixed to the writing by any reasonable means, including, but not limited to, a facsimile signature, or by his attorney in-fact there unto duly authorized in writing.
Every proxy shall be revocable at will unless the proxy conspicuously states that it is irrevocable and the proxy is coupled with an interest. A telegram, telex, cablegram, or similar transmission by the shareholder, or a photographic, photostatic, facsimile, shall be treated as a valid proxy, and treated as a substitution of the original proxy, so long as such transmission is a complete reproduction executed by the shareholder. If it is determined that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission is valid, the persons appointed by the Corporation to count the votes of shareholders and determine the validity of proxies and ballots or other persons making those determinations must specify the information upon which they relied. No proxy shall be valid after the expiration of six months from the date of its execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Such instrument shall be exhibited to the Secretary at the meeting and shall be filed with the records of the Corporation. If any shareholder designates two or more persons to act as proxies, a majority of those persons present at the meeting, or, if one is present, then that one has and may exercise all of the powers conferred by the shareholder upon all of the persons so designated unless the shareholder provides otherwise.
Section 8 - Action Without a Meeting:
Unless otherwise provided for in the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, any action to be taken at any annual or special shareholders' meeting, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote if written consents are signed by a majority of the shareholders of the Corporation, except however if a different proportion of voting power is required by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, than that proportion of written consents is required. Such written consents must be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the shareholders of the Corporation.
ARTICLE III - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1 - Number. Term. Election and Qualifications:
(a) The first Board of Directors and all subsequent Boards of the Corporation shall consist of, not less than 1 nor more than 9, unless and until otherwise determined by vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors. The Board of Directors or shareholders all have the power, in the interim between annual and special meetings of the shareholders, to increase or decrease the number of Directors of the Corporation. A Director need not be a shareholder of the Corporation unless the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation or these Bylaws so require.
(b) Except as may otherwise be provided herein or in the Articles of Incorporation, the members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall be elected at the first annual shareholders' meeting and at each annual meeting thereafter, unless their terms are staggered in the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation or these Bylaws, by a plurality of the votes cast at a meeting of shareholders, by the holders of shares entitled to vote in the election.
(c) The first Board of Directors shall hold office until the first annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified or until there is a decrease in the number of Directors. Thereinafter, Directors will be elected at the annual meeting of shareholders and shall hold office until the annual meeting of the
shareholders nest succeeding his election, unless their terms are staggered in the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation (so long as at least one-fourth in number of the are elected at each annual shareholders' meeting) or these Bylaws, or until his prior death, resignation or removal. Any Director may resign at any time upon written notice of such resignation to the Corporation.
(d) All Directors of the Corporation shall have equal voting power unless the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation provide that the voting power of individual Directors or classes of Directors are greater than or less than that of any other individual Directors or classes of Directors, and the different voting powers may be stated in the Articles of Incorporation or may be dependent upon any fact or event that may be ascertained outside the Articles of Incorporation if the manner in which the fact or event may operate on those voting powers is stated in the Articles of Incorporation. If the Articles of Incorporation provide that any Directors have voting power greater than or less than other Directors of the Corporation, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or a proportion of Directors shall be deemed to refer to majority or other proportion of the voting power of all the Directors or classes of Directors, as may be required by the Articles of Incorporation.
Section 2 - Duties and Powers:
The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the control and management of the business and affairs, property and interests of the Corporation, and may exercise all powers of the Corporation, except such as those stated under Wyoming state law, are in the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws, expressly conferred upon or reserved to the shareholders or any other person or persons named therein.
Section 3 - Regular Meetings: Notice:
(a) A regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held either within or without the State of Wyoming at such time and at such place as the Board shall fix.
(b) No notice shall be required of any regular meeting of the Board of Directors and, if given, need not specify the purpose of the meeting; provided, however that in case the Board of Directors shall fix or change the time or place of any regular meeting when such time and place was fixed before such change, notice of such action shall be given to each director who shall not have been present at the meeting at which such action was taken within the time limited, and in the manner set forth in these Bylaws with respect to special meetings, unless such notice shall be waived in the manner set forth in these Bylaws.
Section 4 - Special Meetings: Notice:
(a) Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such time and place as may be specified in the respective notices or waivers of notice thereof.
(b) Except as otherwise required statute, written notice of special meetings shall be mailed directly to each Director,
addressed to him at his residence or usual place of business, or delivered orally, with sufficient time for the convenient assembly of Directors thereat, or shall be sent to him at such place by telegram, radio or cable, or shall be delivered to him personally or given to him orally, not later than the day before the day on which the meeting is to be held. If mailed, the notice of any special meeting shall be deemed to be delivered on the second day after it is deposited in the United States mails, so addressed, with postage prepaid. If notice is given by telegram, it shall be deemed to be delivered when the telegram is delivered to the telegraph company. A notice, or waiver of notice, except as required by these Bylaws, need not specify the business to be transacted at or the purpose or purposes of the meeting.
(c) Notice of any special meeting shall not be required to be given to any Director who shall attend such meeting without protesting prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to him, or who submits a signed waiver of notice, whether before or after the meeting. Notice of any adjourned meeting shall not be required to be given.
Section 5 - Chairperson:
The Chairperson of the Board, if any and if present, shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors. If there shall be no Chairperson, or he or she shall be absent, then the President shall preside, and in his absence, any other director chosen by the Board of Directors shall preside.
Section 6 - Quorum and Adjournments:
(a) At all meetings of the Board of Directors, or any committee thereof, the presence of a majority of the entire Board, or such committee thereof; shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except as otherwise provided by law, by the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws.
(b) A majority of the directors present at the time and place of any regular or special meeting, although less than a quorum, may adjourn the same from time to time without notice, whether or not a quorum exists. Notice of such adjourned meeting shall be given to Directors not present at time of the adjournment and, unless the time and place of the adjourned meting are announced at the time of the adjournment, to the other Directors who were present at the adjourned meeting.
Section 7 - Manner of Acting:
(a) At all meetings of the Board of Directors, each director present shall have one vote, irrespective of the number of shares of stock, if any, which he may hold.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or these bylaws, action approved by a majority of the votes of the Directors present at any meeting or any committee thereof, at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof.
(c) Any action authorized in writing made prior or subsequent to such action, by all of the Directors entitled to vote thereon and filed with the minutes of the Corporation shall be the act of the Board of Directors, or any committee thereof, and have the same force and effect as if the same had been passed by unanimous vote at a duly called meeting of the Board or committee for all purposes.
(d) Where appropriate communications facilities are reasonably available, any or all directors shall have the right to participate in any Board of Directors meeting, or a committee of the Board of Directors meeting, by means of conference telephone or any means of communication by which all persons participating in the meeting are able to hear each other.
Section 8 - Vacancies:
(a) Unless otherwise provided for by the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, any vacancy in the Board of Directors occurring by reason of an increase in the number of directors, or by reason of the death, resignation, disqualification, removal or inability to act of any director, or other cause, shall be filled by an affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum of the Board or by a sole remaining Director, at any regular meeting or special meeting of the Board of Directors called for that purpose except whenever the shareholders of any class or classes or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more Directors by the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the Directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining Director so elected.
(b) Unless otherwise provided for by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, when one or more Directors shall resign from the board and such resignation is effective at a future date, a majority of the directors, then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have the power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote otherwise to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective.
Section 9 - Resignation:
A Director may resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the Corporation. Section 10 - Removal: (Section 78.335) Unless otherwise provided for by the Articles of Incorporation, one or more or all the Directors of the Corporation may be removed with or without cause at any time by a vote of two-thirds of the shareholders entitled to vote thereon, at a special meeting of the shareholders called for that purpose, unless the Articles of Incorporation provide that Directors may only be removed for cause, provided however, such Director shall not be removed if the Corporation states in its Articles of Incorporation that its Directors shall be elected by cumulative voting and there are a sufficient number of shares cast against his or her removal, which if cumulatively voted at an election of Directors would be sufficient to elect him or her. If a Director was elected by a voting group of shareholders, only the shareholders of that voting group may participate in the vote to remove that Director.
Section 10 - Compensation:
The Board of Directors may authorize and establish reasonable compensation of the Directors for services to the Corporation as Directors, including, but not limited to attendance at any annual or special meeting of the Board.
Section 11 - Committees:
Unless otherwise provided for by the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, the Board of Directors, may from time to time designate from among its members one or more committees, and alternate members thereof, as they deem desirable, each consisting of one or more members, with such powers and authority (to the extent permitted by law and these Bylaws) as may be provided in such resolution. Unless the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws state otherwise, the Board of Directors may appoint natural persons who are not Directors to serve on such committees authorized herein. Each such committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and, unless otherwise stated by law, the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation or these Bylaws, shall be governed by the rules and regulations stated herein regarding the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS
Section 1 - Number, Qualifications, Election and Term of Office:
(a) The Corporation's officers shall have such titles and duties as shall be stated in these Bylaws or in a resolution of the Board of Directors which is not inconsistent with these Bylaws. The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a president, secretary and treasurer, and also may have one or more vice presidents, assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers and such other officers as the Board of Directors may from time to time deem advisable. Any officer may hold two or more offices in the Corporation.
(b) The officers of the Corporation shall be elected by the Board of Directors at the regular annual meeting of the Board following the annual meeting of shareholders.
(c) Each officer shall hold office until the annual meeting of the Board of Directors next succeeding his election, and until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, subject to earlier termination by his or her death, resignation or removal.
Section 2 - Resignation:
Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the Corporation.
Section 3 - Removal:
Any officer elected by the Board of Directors may be removed, either with or without cause, and a successor elected by the Board at any time, and any officer or assistant officer, if appointed by another officer, may likewise be
removed by such officer.
Section 4 - Vacancies:
(a) A vacancy, however caused, occurring in the Board and any newly created Directorships resulting from an increase in the authorized number of Directors may be filled by the Board of Directors.
Section 5 - Bonds:
The Corporation may require any or all of its officers or Agents to post a bond, or otherwise, to the Corporation for the faithful performance of their positions or duties.
Section 6 - Compensation:
The compensation of the officers of the Corporation shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE V - SHARES OF STOCK
Section 1 - Certificate of Stock:
(a) The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates or shall be uncertified shares.
(b) Certificated shares of the Corporation shall be signed, (either manually or by facsimile), by the officers or agents designated by the Corporation for such purposes, and shall; certify the number of shares owned by him in the Corporation. Whenever any certificate is countersigned or otherwise authenticated by a transfer agent or transfer clerk, and by a registrar, then a facsimile of the signatures of the officers or agents, the transfer agent or transfer clerk or the registrar of the Corporation may be printed or lithographed upon the certificate in lien of the actual signatures. If the Corporation uses facsimile signatures of its officers and agents on its stock certificates, it cannot act as registrar of its own stock, but its transfer agent and registrar may be identical if the institution acting in those dual capacities countersigns or otherwise authenticates any stock certificates in both capacities. If any officer who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon such certificate, shall have ceased to be such officer before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if he were such officer at the date of its issue.
(c) If the Corporation issues uncertificated shares as provided for in these Bylaws, within a reasonable time after the issuance or transfer of such uncertificated shares, and at least annually thereafter, the Corporation shall send the shareholder a written statement certifying the number of shares owned by such shareholder in the Corporation.
(d) Except as otherwise provided by law, the rights and obligations of the holders of uncertificated shares and the rights and obligations of the holders of certificates representing shares of the same class and series shall be identical.
Section 2 - Lost or Destroyed Certificates:
The Board of Directors may direct a new certificate or certificates to be issued in place of any certificate or certificates theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been lost, stolen, or destroyed if the owner:
(a) so requests before the Corporation has notice that the shares have been acquired by a bona fide purchaser,
(b) files with the Corporation a sufficient indemnity bond
(c) satisfies such other requirements, including evidence as may be imposed by the Corporation.
Section 3 - Transfers of Shares:
(a) Transfers or registration of transfers of shares of the Corporation shall be made on the stock transfer books of the Corporation by the registered holder thereof, or by his attorney duly authorized by a written power of attorney; and in the case of shares represented by certificates, only after the surrender to the Corporation of the certificates representing such shares with such shares properly endorsed, with such evidence of the authenticity of such endorsement, transfer, authorization and other matters as the Corporation may reasonably require, and the payment of all stock transfer taxes due thereon.
(b) The Corporation shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share or shares as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes and, accordingly, shall not be bound to recognize any legal, equitable or other claim to, or interest in, such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise expressly provided by law.
Section 4 - Record Date:
(a) The Board of Directors may fix, in advance, which shall not be more than sixty days before the meeting or action requiring a determination of shareholders, as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of, or to vote at, any meeting of shareholders, or to consent to any proposal without a meeting, or for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividends, or allotment of any rights, or for the purpose of any other action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for shareholders entitled to notice of meeting shall be at the close of business on the day preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if no notice is given, the day on which the meeting is held, or if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day before the day on which the meeting is held.
(b) The Board of Directors may fix a record date, which shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted for shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights of shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or
exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action.
(c) A determination of shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a shareholders' meeting is effective for any adjournment of the meeting unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.
Section 5 - Fractions of Shares/Scrip:
The Board of Directors may authorize the issuance of certificates or payment of money for fractions of a share, either represented by a certificate or uncertificate, which shall entitle the holder to exercise voting rights, receive dividends and participate in any assets of the Corporation in the event of liquidation, in proportion to the fractional holdings; or it may authorize the payment in case of the fair value of fractions of a share as of the time when those entitled to receive such fractions are determined; or it may authorize the issuance, subject to such conditions as may be permitted by law, of scrip in registered or bearer form over the manual or facsimile signature of an officer or agent of the Corporation or its agent for that purpose, exchangeable as therein provided for full shares, but such scrip shall not entitle the holder to any rights of shareholder, except as therein provided. The scrip may contain provisions or conditions that the Corporation deems advisable. If a scrip ceases to be exchangeable for full share certificates, the shares that would otherwise have been issuable as provided on the scrip are deemed to be treasury shares unless the scrip contains other provisions for their disposition.
ARTICLE VI- DIVIDENDS
(a) Dividends may be declared and paid out of any funds available therefor, as often, in such amounts, and at such time or times as the Board of Directors may determine and shares may be issued pro rata and without consideration to the Corporation's shareholders or to the shareholders of one or more classes or series.
(b) Shares of one class or series may not be issued as a share dividend to shareholders of another class or series unless:
(i) so authorized by the Articles of Incorporation;
(ii) a majority of the shareholders of the class or series to be issued approve the issue; or
(iii) there are no outstanding shares of the class or series of shares that are authorized to be issued.
ARTICLE VII - FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed, and shall be subject to change by the Board of Directors from time to time, subject to applicable law.
ARTICLE VIII - CORPORATE SEAL
The corporate seal, if any, shall be in such form as shall be prescribed and altered, from time to time, by the Board of Directors. The use of a seal or stamp by the Corporation on corporate documents is not necessary and the lack thereof shall not in any way affect the legality of a corporate document.
ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS
Section 1 - By Shareholders:
All Bylaws of the Corporation shall be subject to alteration or repeal, and new Bylaws may be made, by a majority vote of the shareholders at the time entitled to vote in the election of Directors even though these Bylaws may also be altered, amended or repealed by the Board of Directors.
Section 2 - By Directors:
The Board of Directors shall have power to make, adopt, alter, amend and repeal, from time to time, Bylaws of the Corporation.
ARTICLE X - WAIVER OF NOTICE:
Whenever any notice is required to be given by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the meeting by any person, shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting.
ARTICLE XI - INTERESTED DIRECTORS:
No contract or transaction shall be void or voidable if such contract or transaction is between the corporation and one or more of its Directors or Officers, or between the Corporation and any other corporation, partnership, association, or other organization in which one or more of its Directors or Officers, are directors or officers, or have a financial interest, when such Director or Officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the Board, or the committee of the shareholders which authorizes the contract or transaction or his, her or their votes are counter for such purpose, if:
(a) the material facts as to his, her or their relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of Directors or the committee and are noted in the minutes of such meeting, and the Board or committee in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative votes of a majority of the disinterested Directors, even though the disinterested Directors be less than a quorum; or
(b) the material facts as to his, her or their relationship or relationships or interest or interests and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the shareholders entitled to vote thereon, and the contract or transaction
is specifically approved in good faith by vote of the shareholders; or
(c) the contract or transaction is fair as to the Corporation as of the time it is authorized, approved or ratified, by the Board of Directors, a committee of the shareholders; or
(d) the fact of the common directorship, office or financial interest is not disclosed or known to the Director or Officer at the time the transaction is brought before the Board of Directors of the Corporation for such action. Such interested Directors may be counted when determining the presence of a quorum at the Board of Directors' or committee meeting authorizing the contract or transaction.
ARTICLE XII - ANNUAL LIST OF OFFICERS. DIRECTORS AND REGISTERED AGENT:
The Corporation shall, within sixty days after the filing of its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State, and annually thereafter on or before the last day of the month in which the anniversary date of incorporation occurs each year, file with the Secretary of State a list of its president, secretary and treasurer and all of its Directors, along with the post office box or street address, either residence or business, and a designation of its resident agent in the state of Wyoming. Such list shall be certified by an officer of the Corporation.
Co-optrade
FOUNDERS’ SHARES SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
1.0 This SHARE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of October 2, 2017, by and between Co-optrade, a Wyoming corporation (the “Company”), and the party named in Item Four (the “Subscriber”).
1.1 The Company is proposing to raise funds via the public market at some point in the future (the “Registration Statement”) on such form under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) as best suits the Company’s desires.
1.2 In order to raise funds via the Registration Statement, the Company desires to issue and sell, and the Subscriber desires to purchase and acquire, certain Shares (as defined below) on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
1.3 THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as set forth in this Agreement, including all provisions.
2.0 Purchase and Sale of Shares. The Subscriber hereby subscribes for and purchases from the Company, and the Company hereby issues and sells to the Subscriber, seven million (7,000,000) shares (the “Shares”) of Common Stock of the Company for services rendered to the Company.
2.1 On this date, the Company shall issue to the Subscriber a stock certificate or certificates (or, if not certificated, provide documentation reflecting the registration in the name of the undersigned on the stock ledger of the Company) representing such fully-paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock of the Company
2.2 The subscription will represent eight percent (9.33%) of the total number of outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company.
3. Restrictive Legends. All certificates representing the Shares shall have endorsed thereon the following legends:
Exhibit 10.04
“The securities represented by this Certificate have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The securities may not be sold, offered for sale, pledged or hypothecated in the absence of an effective registration statement as to the securities under the Securities Act or an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company that such registration statement is not required.”
10.04.01 Any legend required by state securities or blue sky laws or regulations.
3.0 Investment Representations. In connection with the purchase of the Shares, the Subscriber represents to the
Company the following:
3.1 The Subscriber is familiar with the Company’s business plans and financial condition and has acquired sufficient information about the Company to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire the Shares. The Subscriber has been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the executive officers and directors of the Company.
3.1.01 The Subscriber understands that its investment in the Shares involves a high degree of risk. The Subscriber has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as the Subscriber has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to the Subscriber’s acquisition of the Shares.
3.1.02 The Subscriber has such knowledge and expertise in financial and business matters, knows of the high degree of risk associated with investments generally and particularly investments in the securities of companies in the development stage such as the Company, is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Shares, and is able to bear the economic risk of an investment in the Shares in the amount contemplated hereunder.
3.1.03 The Subscriber understands that there presently is no public market for the securities and none is anticipated to develop in the foreseeable future. The Subscriber can afford a complete loss of its investment in the Subscriber. The Subscriber is purchasing the Shares for investment for the Subscriber’s own account only and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, any “distribution” thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act.
3.1.04 The Subscriber understands that the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities law by reason of a specific exemption therefrom, and that the Company is relying on the truth and accuracy of, and the Subscriber’s compliance with, the representations and warranties and agreements of the Subscriber set forth herein to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Subscriber to acquire such Shares, including, but not limited to, the bona fide nature of the Subscriber’s investment intent as expressed herein.
3.1.05 The Subscriber further acknowledges and understands that the Shares must be held indefinitely unless the Shares are subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available. The Subscriber understands that the certificates evidencing the Shares will be imprinted with a legend that prohibits the transfer of the Shares unless the Shares are registered or such registration is not required in the opinion of counsel for the Company.
3.2 The Subscriber represents that the Subscriber is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.
3.3 The Subscriber has all necessary [corporate][limited liability company][limited partnership] power and authority, if applicable, to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. All [corporate][limited liability company][limited partnership] action, if applicable, necessary to be taken by the
Subscriber to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all other agreements and instruments delivered by the Subscriber in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby has been duly and validly taken, and this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Subscriber. This Agreement constitutes the valid, binding and enforceable obligation of the Subscriber, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent transfer or similar laws of general application now or hereafter in effect affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and by general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity). The purchase by the Subscriber of the Shares does not conflict with the organizational documents of the Subscriber, if applicable, or with any material contract by which the Subscriber or its property is bound, or any laws or regulations or decree, ruling or judgment of any court applicable to the Subscriber or its property.
3.4 The Subscriber did not decide to enter into this Agreement as a result of any general solicitation or general advertising within the meaning of Rule 502(c) of the Securities Act.
3.5 The Subscriber understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Shares or the fairness or suitability of the investment in the Shares, nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Shares.
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4.0 Dated: October 2, 2017
4.1 Accepted and Agreed as of this
2nd day of October 2017:
CO-OPTRADE
By: /s/Melandrew Santos
Name: Melandrew Santos
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Principal Executive Officer
CO-OPTRADE
A WYOMING, CORPORATION
COMMON STOCK SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
CO-OPTRADE
30 N Gould Street Ste R
Sheridan Wyoming, 82801
The undersigned ("Subscriber"), on the terms and conditions herein set forth, hereby irrevocably submits this Subscription (the "Subscription") to CO-OPTRADE a Wyoming corporation (the "Company") for the purchase of ______________shares of common stock of the Company (the "Shares".)
1. Subscription for the Purchase of Shares.
1.1 Shares Being Offered for Sale. The Company is offering up to 2,000,000 shares of its common stock in a private offering (the "Offering"), on the terms and conditions described in that certain Issuers’ Initial Disclosure dated as of October 17, 2017, and the exhibits thereto (the "Memorandum") and in this Subscription Agreement. This is a best efforts offering and the offering. The purchase price of the shares is $0.80 in cash. The Offering is being made to both persons who are "accredited investors" within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act".) and also to a maximum of 35 non- accredited investors pursuant to Regulation D Rule 504 of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended.
1.2 Offer to Purchase. Subscriber hereby irrevocably offers to purchase a total of ______________ of the shares being offered for sale in the Offering and tenders, herewith, the sum of $________________ payable to the order of CO-OPTRADE Subscriber recognizes and agrees that (i) this Subscription is irrevocable and, if Subscriber is a natural person, shall survive Subscriber's death, disability or other incapacity, and (ii) the Company has complete discretion to accept this Subscription, either in whole or in part, or to reject this subscription in its entirety and shall have no liability for any rejection, in whole or in part, of this Subscription. This Subscription shall be deemed to be accepted by the Company only when the Company executes the Subscription Agreement and only as to the number of shares set forth in the space provided on the signature page herein to evidence the action of the Company with respect to this Subscription.
1.3 Effect of Acceptance. Subscriber hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) on the Company's acceptance of this Subscription, either in whole or in part, this agreement shall become a binding and fully enforceable agreement between the Company and the Subscriber as to the number of the shares for which this Subscription is accepted by the Company; and (ii) there is no minimum dollar amount of subscriptions for the purchase of shares in the offering that the Company must receive before it is entitled to accept this Subscription. As a result, on acceptance by the Company of this Subscription, Subscriber will become the record and beneficial holder of the number of shares of the Company's Common Stock for which this Subscription is accepted by the Company and the Company will be
entitled to retain the purchase price of such shares, whether or not the Company is able to raise all of the funds it is seeking in the offering.
2. Representation as to Investor Status.
2.1 Accredited Investor. In order for the Company to sell the shares in conformance with state and federal securities laws, the following information must be obtained regarding Subscriber's investor status. Please initial each item applicable to you as an investor in the Company. If an item does not apply to you, then please do not check the item as the company is allowed by Regulation D Rule 504 of the “Act” to accept a maximum of 35 non-accredited investors.
_____ (a) A natural person whose net worth, either individually or jointly with such person's spouse, at the time of Subscriber's purchase, exceeds $1,000,000;
_____ (b) A natural person who had an individual income in excess of $200,000, or joint income with that person's spouse in excess of $300,000, in each of 2012 and 2013 and reasonably expects to reach the same income level in 2014.
_____ (c) A bank as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act, or any Savings and Loan Association or other institution as defined in Section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Securities Act, whether acting in its individual or fiduciary capacity;
_____ (d) A broker or dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
_____(e) An Investment Company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a Business Development Company as defined in Section 2(a)(48) of that Act;
_____ (f) A Small Business Investment Company licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Section 301 (c) or (d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958;
_____ (g) An employee benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, if the investment decision is made by a plan fiduciary, as defined in Section 3(21) of such act, which is either a bank, savings and loan association, insurance company, or registered investment adviser, or if the employee benefit plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000 or, if a self directed plan, with investment decisions made solely by persons that are accredited investors;
_____ (h) A private business development company as defined in Section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940;
_____ (i) An organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, corporation, business trust, or partnership, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the shares, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000;
_____ (j) A Director or Executive Officer of the Company;
_____ (k) A trust, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the shares, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person who has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that such person is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investing in the Company;
_____(l) An entity in which all of the equity owners qualify under any of the above subparagraphs.
_____(m) Subscriber does not qualify under any of the investor categories set forth in (a) through (l) above.
2.2 Net Worth. The term "net worth" means the excess of total assets over total liabilities. In calculating net worth, Subscriber may include the estimated fair market value of his or her principal residence as an asset.
2.3 Income. In determining individual "income," Subscriber should add to Subscriber's individual taxable adjusted gross income (exclusive of any spousal income) any amounts attributable to tax exempt income received, losses claimed as a limited partner in any limited partnership, deductions claimed for depletion, contributions to an IRA or Keogh retirement plan, alimony payments, and any amount by which income from long-term capital gains has been reduced in arriving at adjusted gross income.
2.4 Type of Subscriber. Indicate the form of entity of Subscriber:
¨ Individual | ¨ Limited Partnership |
¨ Corporation | ¨ General Partnership |
¨ Revocable Trust | ¨ Other Type of Trust (indicate |
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(a) If Subscriber is not an individual, indicate the approximate date Subscriber entity was formed: ___________________________________
(b) If Subscriber is not an individual, initial the line below which correctly describes the application of the following statement to Subscriber's situation: Subscriber (i) was not organized or reorganized for the specific purpose of acquiring the shares and (ii) has made investments prior to the date hereof, and each beneficial owner thereof has and will share in the investment in proportion to his or her ownership interest in Subscriber.
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If the "False" box is checked, each person participating in the entity will be required to fill out a Subscription Agreement.
2.5 Other Representations and Warranties of Subscriber. Subscriber hereby represents and warrants to the Company as follows:
(a) The shares are being acquired for Subscriber's own account for investment, with no intention of distributing or selling any portion thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act, and will not be transferred by Subscriber in violation of the Securities Act or the then applicable rules or regulations there under. No one other than Subscriber has any interest in or any right to acquire the shares. Subscriber understands and acknowledges that the Company will have no obligation to recognize the ownership, beneficial or otherwise, of the shares by anyone but Subscriber.
(b) Subscriber's financial condition is such that Subscriber is able to bear the risk of holding the shares that Subscriber may acquire pursuant to this agreement, for an indefinite period of time, and the risk of loss of Subscriber's entire investment in the Company.
(c) Subscriber has received, has read and understood and is familiar with the Company's Private Placement Memorandum, including, without limitation, the risk factors included therein (the "Memorandum") and this Subscription Agreement.
(d) The Company has made available all additional information which Subscriber has requested in connection with the Company and its representatives and Subscriber has been afforded an opportunity to make further inquiries of the Company and its representatives and the opportunity to obtain any additional information (to the extent the Company has such information or could acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense) necessary to verify the accuracy of information contained in the Memorandum or otherwise furnished by the Company to Subscriber.
(e) No representations or warranties have been made to Subscriber by the Company, or any representative of the Company, or any securities broker/dealer, other than as set forth in the Memorandum and this Subscription Agreement.
(f) Subscriber has investigated the acquisition of the shares to the extent Subscriber deemed necessary or desirable and the Company has provided Subscriber with any reasonable assistance Subscriber has requested in connection therewith.
(g) Subscriber, either personally, or together with his advisors (other than any securities broker/dealers who may receive compensation from the sale of any of the shares), has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that Subscriber is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of purchasing the shares and of making an informed investment decision with respect thereto.
(h) Subscriber is aware that Subscriber's rights to transfer the shares are restricted by the Securities Act,
applicable state securities laws and the absence of a market for the shares, and Subscriber will not offer for sale, sell or otherwise transfer the shares without registration under the Securities Act and qualification under the securities laws of all applicable states, unless such sale would be exempt there from.
(i) Subscriber understands and agrees that the shares it acquires have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities act in reliance on an exemption for private offerings and that the Company has no obligation to effectuate any such registration. Subscriber further acknowledges that Subscriber is purchasing the shares without being furnished any offering literature or prospectus other than the Memorandum and this Subscription Agreement.
(j) Any certificate representing the shares will be endorsed with a restrictive legend similar to the following:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE RESOLD, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SAID ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER THAT REGISTRATION UNDER SAID ACT IS NOT REQUIRED.
(k) Subscriber also acknowledges and agrees to the following:
(i) an investment in the shares is speculative and involves a high degree of risk of loss of the entire investment in the Company; and
(ii) no public market exists and there is no assurance that any public market may ever develop either for the shares and that, as a result, Subscriber may not be able to liquidate Subscriber's investment in the shares should a need arise to do so.
(l) Subscriber is not dependent for liquidity on any of the amounts Subscriber is investing in the shares.
(m) Subscriber's address set forth below is his or her correct residence address.
(n) Subscriber has full power and authority to make the representations referred to herein, to purchase the shares and to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement.
(o) Subscriber understands that the foregoing representations and warranties are to be relied upon by the Company as a basis for the exemptions from registration and qualification of the sale of the shares under the federal and state securities laws and for other purposes.
The foregoing representations and warranties are true and accurate as of the date hereof and shall survive such date. If any of the above representations and warranties shall cease to be true and accurate prior to the acceptance of this Subscription, Subscriber shall give prompt notice of such fact to the Company by telegram, or facsimile or e-mail, specifying which representations and warranties are not true and accurate and the reasons therefore.
3. Indemnification. Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber understands the meaning and legal consequences of the representations and warranties made by Subscriber herein and that the Company is relying on such representations and warranties in making the determination to accept or reject this Subscription. Subscriber hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and each employee and agent thereof from and against any and all losses, damages or liabilities due to or arising out of a breach of any representation or warranty of Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement.
4. Transferability. Subscriber agrees not to transfer or assign this Subscription Agreement, or any interest herein, and further agrees that the assignment and transferability of the shares acquired pursuant hereto shall be made only in accordance with applicable federal and state securities laws.
5. Market Stand Off. Subscriber agrees that if requested by the Company or the managing underwriter of any proposed public offering of the Company's securities Subscriber will not sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of any of the shares held by the Subscriber without the prior written consent of the Company and such underwriter during such period of time, not to exceed 180 days, following the effective date of the registration statement filed by the Company with respect to such offering, as the Company or the underwriter may specify.
6. Termination of Agreement; Return of Funds. In the event that for any reason this Subscription is rejected in its entirety by the Company, this Subscription Agreement shall be null and void and if no further force and effect, and no party shall have any rights against any other party hereunder. In the event that the Company rejects this Subscription either in whole or in part, the Company shall promptly return or cause to be returned to Subscriber any money tendered hereunder with respect to the shares as to which the Subscription is rejected, with interest.
7. Notices. All notices or other communications given or made hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or delivered by, facsimile or e-mail to Subscriber at the address set forth below and to the Company at the address set forth on the first page of this agreement or at such other place as the Company may designate by written notice to Subscriber.
8. Amendments. Neither this Subscription Agreement nor any term hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated except in a writing signed by Subscriber and the Company.
9. Governing Law. This Subscription Agreement and all amendments hereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming.
10. Headings. The headings in this Subscription Agreement are for convenience of reference, and shall not by themselves determine the meaning of this Subscription Agreement or of any part hereof.
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o Accepted for all of the shares subscribed for
o Accepted as to _______ shares, and rejected as to the remaining shares subscribed for
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