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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 1-A

 

REGULATION A OFFERING CIRCULAR UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc.

(Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

1420 Catlyn Place

Annapolis, MD 21401

410-999-4117

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,

including area code of issuer’s principal executive office)

 

 

Kendall A. Almerico

Almerico Law – Kendall A. Almerico, P.A.

1440 G Street NW

Washington DC 20005

(202) 370-1333

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,

including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

 

5180

 

84-3443086

(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)

 

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

This Preliminary Offering Circular shall only be qualified upon order of the Commission, unless a subsequent amendment is filed indicating the intention to become qualified by operation of the terms of Regulation A.

 

This Preliminary Offering Circular is following the offering circular format described in Part II of Form 1-A.


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PART II – PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR - FORM 1-A: TIER 2

 

Dated: April 8, 2021

 

PURSUANT TO REGULATION A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

Picture 2 

 

Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc. (A Delaware Corporation)

1420 Catlyn Place

Annapolis, MD 21401

410-999-4117

www.ArmedForcesBrewingCo.com

 

750,000 Shares of Non-Voting Class C Common Stock at $10.00 per Share

Minimum Investment: 20 Shares of Non-Voting Class C Common Stock ($200.00)

Maximum Offering: $7,500,000.00

 

See The Offering – Page 13 and Securities Being Offered – Page 66 For Further Details

None of the Securities Offered Are Being Sold By Present Security Holders.

This Offering Will Commence Upon Qualification of this Offering by

the Securities and Exchange Commission and Will Terminate 365 days from

the date of qualification by the Securities And Exchange Commission,

Unless Extended For Up To Another 365 days or Terminated Earlier By The Issuer.

 

The Shares of Class C Common Stock Offered Herein Do Not Have Voting Rights. See Page 67 below for further details.

 

AN OFFERING STATEMENT PURSUANT TO REGULATION A RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PRELIMINARY 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 PRELIMINARY 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.


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PLEASE REVIEW ALL RISK FACTORS ON PAGE 15 THROUGH PAGE 41 BEFORE MAKING AN INVESTMENT IN THIS COMPANY. AN INVESTMENT IN THIS COMPANY SHOULD ONLY BE MADE IF YOU ARE CAPABLE OF EVALUATING THE RISKS AND MERITS OF THIS INVESTMENT AND IF YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO BEAR THE ENTIRE LOSS OF YOUR INVESTMENT, SHOULD THAT OCCUR.

 

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 SELLING LITERATURE. 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 HEREUNDER ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION.

 

Because these securities are being offered on a “best efforts” basis, the following disclosures are hereby made:

 

For sales of securities through Dalmore Group, LLC: 

 

Price to Public

Commissions (1)

Proceeds to

Company (2)

Proceeds to

Other Persons (3)

Per Share

$10.00

$0.50

$0.50

None

Minimum Investment

$200.00

$10.00

$190.00

None

Maximum Offering

$7,500,000.00

$375,000.00

$7,125,000.00

None

 

(1) The Company shall pay Dalmore Group, LLC (“Dalmore”) a cash success fee equivalent to 5% of the gross proceeds raised in the Offering. In addition to the fees above, the Company shall grant to Dalmore (or their designees and assignees) cashless warrants equivalent to 3% of the number of shares of Class C common stock sold in the offering, at no cost ($0.00 per share). The Shares that Dalmore or their assigns will receive upon exercising their warrants will be restricted securities meaning they are not fully liquid, free trading shares unless the restrictions are lifted in accordance with applicable law. Fees in the charts above only reflect the cash fees and do not reflect the warrants, which are also not represented in the table of beneficial ownership herein. The warrants may be exercised by Dalmore or their assigns for no cost ($0.00 per share) and will, when exercised, provide Dalmore or their assigns with shares of Class C common stock.

 

Dalmore may engage the services of additional FINRA member broker-dealers as part of a selling group, and those additional broker-dealers may be paid additional fees to those disclosed herein. Should such additional broker-dealers be engaged, an amendment or supplement to this Offering Circular will be filed disclosing the additional fees. Dalmore is not an underwriter and will not be paid underwriting fees, but will be paid service fees. See “Plan of Distribution.”

 

(2)  Does not reflect payment of expenses of this Offering, which are estimated to not exceed $200,000.00 and which include, among other things, legal fees, accounting costs, reproduction expenses, due diligence, marketing, consulting, broker-dealer out-of-pocket expenses, administrative services, technology provider fees, banking fees, other costs of blue sky compliance, and actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Company selling the Shares, but which do not include any type of commissions to be paid to any broker-dealer. If the Company engages the services of additional broker-dealers in connection with the Offering, their commissions will be an additional expense of the Offering. See the “Plan of Distribution” for details regarding the compensation payable in connection with this Offering. This amount represents the proceeds of the Offering to the Company, which will be used as set out in “Use of Proceeds.”


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(3)  There are no finder’s fees or other fees being paid to third parties from the proceeds, other than those disclosed above. See "Plan of Distribution."

 

GENERALLY, NO SALE 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.

 

This offering consists of Shares of Class C Common Stock (the “Shares” or individually, each a “Share”) that are being offered on a “best efforts” basis, which means that there is no guarantee that any minimum amount will be sold. The term “Offering” refers to the offer of Shares pursuant to this Offering Circular. The Shares are being offered and sold by Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (“Armed Forces Brewing”, “we”, “our” or the “Company”). There are 750,000 Shares being offered at a price of $10.00 per Share with a minimum purchase of Twenty (20) Shares per investor. The Shares are being offered on a best efforts basis to an unlimited number of accredited investors and an unlimited number of non-accredited investors only by the Company and through Dalmore Group, LLC (“Dalmore”), a broker/dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). The maximum aggregate amount of the Shares offered is $7,500,000.00 (the “Maximum Offering”). There is no minimum number of Shares that needs to be sold in order for funds to be released to the Company and for this Offering to hold its first closing.

 

Armed Forces Brewing was formed in the state of Delaware on January 11, 2019 as Seawolf Brewing Company LLC. (Exhibit 1A-2A). The Company was converted to a Delaware corporation after a Certificate of Conversion and a Certificate of Incorporation were filed with the state of Delaware on or about August 21, 2020. (Exhibit 1A-2A). The filing was accepted and the conversion to a corporation became official on or about September 8, 2020. On September 10th, 2020, the Company’s Bylaws were signed. (Exhibit 1A-2B). On or about December 4, 2020, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment Of Certificate Of Incorporation with the state of Delaware whereby the Company’s name was changed to Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc. (Exhibit 1A-2A). The Company is a Delaware corporation for the general purpose of transacting any or all lawful business for which a corporation may be formed in the State of Delaware.

 

The Shares are being offered pursuant to Regulation A of Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for Tier 2 offerings. The Shares will only be issued to purchasers who satisfy the requirements set forth in Regulation A. This Offering will commence after qualification by the Commission and is expected to expire on the first of: (i) all of the Shares offered are sold; or (ii) the close of business 365 days from the date of qualification by the Commission, unless sooner terminated or extended by the Company’s CEO for up to another 365 days, or (iii) the date upon which a determination is made by the Company to terminate the Offering in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion. Pending each closing, payments for the Shares will be deposited in a bank account or holding account to be held for the Company. Funds will be promptly refunded without


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interest, for sales that are not consummated. All funds received shall be held only in a non-interest-bearing bank account or holding account. Upon closing under the terms as set out in this Offering Circular, funds will be immediately transferred to the Company where they will be available for use in the operations of the Company’s business in a manner consistent with the “Use Of Proceeds” in this Offering Circular.

 

The Company’s website and marketing materials are not incorporated into this Offering Circular. The photographs, drawings and graphics on the website and in any marketing materials are for illustrative purposes only.

 

THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING THE COMPANY OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR, AND IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH OTHER INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON.

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PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE NOT TO CONSTRUE THE CONTENTS OF THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR, OR OF ANY PRIOR OR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR AFFILIATES, AS INVESTMENT, LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR TAX ADVICE.

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BEFORE INVESTING IN THIS OFFERING, PLEASE REVIEW ALL DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY, ASK ANY QUESTIONS OF THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ANSWERED AND CONSULT YOUR OWN COUNSEL, ACCOUNTANT AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS AS TO LEGAL, TAX AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS CONCERNING THIS INVESTMENT.

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THERE IS NO PUBLIC MARKET FOR THE CLASS C COMMON STOCK OR ANY OTHER SECURITIES OF THIS COMPANY, NOR WILL ANY SUCH MARKET DEVELOP AS A RESULT OF THIS OFFERING. A LEGALLY COMPLIANT TRADING MARKET FOR THE SHARES MAY NEVER BE DEVELOPED. TRADING OF CLASS C SHARES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED UNLESS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE NOTIFIED OTHERWISE BY THE COMPANY, WHICH MAY REQUIRE SHAREHOLDERS TO HOLD THEIR SHARES INDEFINITELY. AN INVESTMENT IN THIS OFFERING IS HIGHLY SPECULATIVE, AND YOU SHOULD ONLY INVEST IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO LOSE YOUR ENTIRE INVESTMENT.

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THE SHARES ARE OFFERED BY THE COMPANY SUBJECT TO THE COMPANY’S RIGHT TO REJECT ANY TENDERED SUBSCRIPTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN ITS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE


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SHARES. THE COMPANY MAY REJECT ANY OFFER IN WHOLE OR IN PART AND NEED NOT ACCEPT OFFERS IN THE ORDER RECEIVED.

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INVESTORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPRESENT THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO BEAR THE ECONOMIC RISK OF THEIR INVESTMENT AND THAT THEY (OR THEIR PURCHASER REPRESENTATIVES) ARE FAMILIAR WITH AND UNDERSTAND THE TERMS AND RISKS OF THIS OFFERING. THE CONTENTS OF THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. EACH INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT HIS OR HER OWN ATTORNEY, ACCOUNTANT OR BUSINESS ADVISOR AS TO LEGAL, TAX AND RELATED MATTERS CONCERNING THIS INVESTMENT. ALL FINAL DECISIONS IN RESPECT TO SALES OF SECURITIES WILL BE MADE BY THE COMPANY, WHICH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKE THE OFFER AND TO REFUSE TO SELL TO ANY PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR.

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NO OFFERING LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING IN ANY FORM SHOULD BE RELIED ON IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING EXCEPT FOR THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR, ANY EXHIBITS ATTACHED AND THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN BOTH. NO PERSONS, EXCEPT THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENTS AND SUCH REGISTERED BROKER-DEALERS AS THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO UTILIZE, HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR AND IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPANY. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR NOR ANY SALE HEREUNDER SHALL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CREATE THE IMPLICATION THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE HEREOF.

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THE INVESTMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR INVOLVES RISK AND IS OFFERED ONLY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN AFFORD TO ASSUME SUCH RISKS FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME AND WHO AGREE TO PURCHASE THE SECURITIES THAT ARE BEING OFFERED HEREUNDER ONLY FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES AND NOT WITH A VIEW TOWARDS A TRANSFER, RESALE, EXCHANGE OR FURTHER DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH. FEDERAL LAW AND STATE SECURITIES LAWS LIMIT THE RESALE OF SUCH SECURITIES AND IT IS THEREFORE URGED THAT EACH POTENTIAL INVESTOR SEEK COUNSEL CONCERNING SUCH LIMITATIONS.

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THE COMPANY AS DESCRIBED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR HAS ARBITRARILY DETERMINED THE PRICE OF SECURITIES, AND EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR SHOULD MAKE AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF THE FAIRNESS OF SUCH


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PRICE UNDER ALL THE CIRCUMSTANCES AS DESCRIBED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR.

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THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR DOES NOT KNOWINGLY CONTAIN ANY UNTRUE STATEMENT OF A MATERIAL FACT OR OMIT A MATERIAL FACT, AND ANY SUCH MISSTATEMENT OR OMISSION IS DONE WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PREPARERS OF THIS DOCUMENT OR THE COMPANY. AS SUCH, THE COMPANY BELIEVES THAT THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR CONTAINS A FAIR SUMMARY OF THE TERMS OF ALL MATTERS, DOCUMENTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES MATERIAL TO THIS OFFERING.

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PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS WHO HAVE QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE OFFERING OR WHO DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR SHOULD CONTACT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY. ANY PROJECTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED TO A POTENTIAL INVESTOR MUST BE VIEWED ONLY AS ESTIMATES. ALTHOUGH ANY PROJECTIONS ARE BASED UPON ASSUMPTIONS, WHICH THE COMPANY BELIEVES TO BE REASONABLE, THE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY WILL DEPEND UPON FACTORS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE COMPANY. NO ASSURANCE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THE COMPANY’S ACTUAL PERFORMANCE WILL MATCH THE PROJECTIONS.

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PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE NOT TO CONSTRUE THE CONTENTS OF THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR, OR OF ANY PRIOR OR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR AFFILIATES, AS INVESTMENT, LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR TAX ADVICE.

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BEFORE INVESTING IN THIS OFFERING, PLEASE REVIEW ALL DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY, ASK ANY QUESTIONS OF THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ANSWERED AND EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT WITH HIS OR HER OWN PROFESSIONAL TAX, LEGAL AND INVESTMENT ADVISORS TO ASCERTAIN THE MERITS AND RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SHARES DESCRIBED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR PRIOR TO SUBSCRIBING TO SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY.

 

 

NASAA UNIFORM LEGEND

FOR RESIDENTS OF ALL STATES: THE PRESENCE OF A LEGEND FOR ANY GIVEN STATE REFLECTS ONLY THAT A LEGEND MAY BE REQUIRED BY THAT STATE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO MEAN AN OFFER OR SALE MAY BE MADE


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IN A PARTICULAR STATE. IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN AS TO WHETHER OR NOT OFFERS OR SALES MAY BE LAWFULLY MADE IN ANY GIVEN STATE, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED TO CONTACT THE COMPANY. THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS (COMMONLY CALLED "BLUE SKY" LAWS).

IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION INVESTORS MUST RELY ON THEIR OWN EXAMINATION OF THE PERSON OR ENTITY CREATING THE SECURITIES AND THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, INCLUDING THE MERITS AND RISKS INVOLVED. THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN RECOMMENDED BY ANY FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR REGULATORY AUTHORITY. FURTHERMORE, THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THE ACCURACY OR DETERMINED THE ADEQUACY OF THIS DOCUMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

 

THESE SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR RESOLD EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE ACT, AND THE APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, PURSUANT TO REGISTRATION OR EXEMPTION THEREFROM. INVESTORS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO BEAR THE FINANCIAL RISKS OF THIS INVESTMENT FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME.

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NOTICE TO FOREIGN INVESTORS

 

IF THE PURCHASER LIVES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, IT IS THE PURCHASER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FULLY OBSERVE THE LAWS OF ANY RELEVANT TERRITORY OR JURISDICTION OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PURCHASE OF THE SECURITIES, INCLUDING OBTAINING REQUIRED GOVERNMENTAL OR OTHER CONSENTS OR OBSERVING ANY OTHER REQUIRED LEGAL OR OTHER FORMALITIES. THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY THE PURCHASE OF THE SECURITIES BY ANY FOREIGN PURCHASER.

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CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Form 1-A, Offering Circular and any documents incorporated by reference herein or therein contain forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this Offering Circular and any documents incorporated by reference and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company with respect to, among others things: (i) the development of the Company and its products; (ii) the targeting of markets; (iii) trends affecting the Company’s financial condition or results of operation; (iv) the Company’s business plan and growth strategies; (v) the industries in which the Company participates; and (vi) the ability of the Company to generate sufficient cash from operations to meet its operating needs and pay off its existing


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indebtedness, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact or relating to present facts or current conditions included in this Offering Circular, and any documents incorporated by reference are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give the Company's current reasonable expectations and projections relating to its financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “likely,” “assume,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “predict,” “project,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms, and other comparable terminology and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected, expressed or implied, in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. They involve risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond the Company's control) and assumptions. are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect its actual operating and financial performance and cause its performance to differ materially from the performance anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of these assumptions prove incorrect or change, the Company's actual operating and financial performance may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements.

 

The Company discloses important factors that could cause its actual results to differ materially from its expectations under the caption “Risk Factors” below. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf. The Company has based its forward-looking statements on its current expectations about future events. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Although the Company believes its forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect its actual operating and financial performance and cause its performance to differ materially from the performance anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of these assumptions prove incorrect or change, the Company's actual operating and financial performance may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements

Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this Offering Circular or any documents incorporated by reference herein speak only as of the date of this Offering Circular or any documents incorporated by reference herein. Factors or events that could cause the Company’s actual operating and financial performance to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them. The Company disclaims any obligation, and undertakes no obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events/developments or


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otherwise or to conform these statements to actual results. whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company urges you to carefully consider these matters, and the risk factors described in this Offering Circular, prior to making an investment in its Shares.

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About This Form 1-A and Offering Circular

 

In making an investment decision, you should rely only on the information contained in this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. The Company has not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that contained in this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. We are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, the Shares only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. You should assume that the information contained in this Form 1-A and Offering Circular is accurate only as of the date of this Form 1-A and Offering Circular, regardless of the time of delivery of this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. Our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects may have changed since that date. Statements contained herein as to the content of any agreements or other documents are summaries and, therefore, are necessarily selective and incomplete and are qualified in their entirety by the actual agreements or other documents. The Company will provide the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company's management concerning terms and conditions of the Offering, the Company or any other relevant matters and any additional reasonable information to any prospective investor prior to the consummation of the sale of the Shares. This Form 1-A and Offering Circular do not purport to contain all of the information that may be required to evaluate the Offering and any recipient hereof should conduct its own independent analysis. The statements of the Company contained herein are based on information believed to be reliable. No warranty can be made that circumstances have not changed since the date of this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. The Company does not expect to update or otherwise revise this Form 1-A, Offering Circular or other materials supplied herewith except as required by law in which case the Company will file post-qualification amendments or offering circular supplements as facts and circumstances warrant. The delivery of this Form 1-A and Offering Circular at any time does not imply that the information contained herein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date of this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. This Form 1-A and Offering Circular are submitted in connection with the Offering described herein and may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OFFERING SUMMARY AND SUMMARY OF RISK FACTORS

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OFFERING SUMMARY

12

The Offering

13

Summary of Risk Factors

13

Investment Analysis

15

RISK FACTORS

15

DILUTION

41

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

44

USE OF PROCEEDS

49

USE OF PROCEEDS TABLE

50

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

51

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

54

LITIGATION

54

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

54

BUSINESS

54

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

60

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

62

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN SECURITYHOLDERS

63

TABLE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

64

INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN CERTAIN RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND AGREEMENTS

65

SECURITIES BEING OFFERED

66

Subscription Price

66

Voting Rights

67

Dividends

67

Liquidation Rights

68

Right of First Refusal

68

Drag Along Rights

68

Additional Matters

71

PERKS

72

DISQUALIFYING EVENTS DISCLOSURE

72

ERISA CONSIDERATIONS

73

INVESTOR ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS

75

TAXATION ISSUES

77

SIGNATURES

79

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ADOPTING TYPED SIGNATURES

80

SECTION F/S: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

81


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OFFERING SUMMARY AND SUMMARY OF RISK FACTORS

 

 

OFFERING SUMMARY

 

The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information appearing elsewhere in this Offering Circular and/or incorporated by reference in this Offering Circular. For full offering details, please (1) thoroughly review this Form 1-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (2) thoroughly review this Offering Circular and (3) thoroughly review any attached documents to or documents referenced in, this Form 1-A and Offering Circular. 

 

Issuer:

Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc.

Type of Offering:

Shares of Class C Common Stock

Price Per Share:

$10.00 per Share (750,000 Shares)

Minimum Investment:

$200.00 per investor

Maximum Offering:

$7,500,000.00 The Company will not accept investments greater than the Maximum Offering amount.

Maximum Shares Offered:

750,000 Shares of Class C Common Stock

Purchasers:  

Purchasers may be accredited investors or non-accredited investors. Non-accredited investors are limited in the number of Shares they may purchase to an aggregate purchase price paid by such person that is no more than 10% of the greater of such person’s annual income or net worth, not including the value of his or her primary residence, as calculated under Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Use of Proceeds:  

See the description in section entitled “Use of Proceeds” on page 49 herein.

Voting Rights:

The Shares have no voting rights. See “Voting Rights” section of “Securities Being Offered” below for details.

Dilution:

If all of the Shares in this Offering are fully subscribed and sold, the Shares offered herein will constitute approximately 16.25% of the total outstanding shares of the Company.


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Length of Offering:

Shares will be offered until either (a) the date upon which the Company confirms that it has received in the bank account and/or or holding account gross proceeds of $7,500,000.00 in deposited funds; (b) the expiration of 365 days from the date of this Offering Circular unless extended for up to another 365 days in its sole discretion by the Company; or (c) the date upon which a determination is made by the Company to terminate the Offering in its sole discretion.

 

The Offering

 

Shares of Class A Common Stock Outstanding

2,839,222 Shares

Shares of Class B Common Stock Outstanding

797,951 Shares

Shares of Class C Common Stock Outstanding

228,452 Shares

Shares of Class A Common Stock in this Offering (1)

0 Shares

Shares of Class B Common Stock in this Offering (1)

0 Shares

Shares of Class C Common Stock in this Offering (1)

750,000 Shares

Total shares to be outstanding after the Offering (2)

4,615,625 Shares

 

(1) There are three classes of Shares issued by the Company. For a full description of the rights of the Shares, please see the section of this Offering Circular entitled “Securities Being Offered” below. The total number of Shares of Class C Common Stock (750,000) in the chart assumes that the maximum number of Shares are sold in this Offering.

 

(2) The number of Shares to be outstanding after the Offering assumes that the Offering is fully subscribed, and this number will be less if the Offering is not fully subscribed. Shares outstanding after the Offering does not include a number of Shares equivalent to up to 3% of the number of shares of Class C common stock sold in the offering, which will be exercisable by the broker-dealers or their assigns via warrants in the future based on the terms of said warrants. The Shares that Dalmore or their assigns will receive upon exercising their warrants will be restricted securities meaning they are not fully liquid, free trading shares unless the restrictions are lifted in accordance with applicable law. For further explanation and details, see the “Table of Beneficial Ownership” herein.

 

The Company may not be able to sell the Maximum Offering amount. The Company will conduct one or more closings on a rolling basis as funds are received from investors. Funds tendered by investors will be kept in a bank account or holding account until the next closing after they are received by the bank. At each closing, with respect to subscriptions accepted by the Company, funds held in the bank account or holding account will be distributed to the Company, entitling the investor to receive the Shares when they are later issued as set out herein. Investors may not withdraw their funds tendered from the bank account or holding account unless the Offering is terminated without a closing having occurred. Investors are not entitled to any refund of funds transmitted by any means to the Company, or to the bank account or holding account, for any reason, unless the Investor does not clear compliance by the broker-dealers involved.

 

Summary of Risk Factors

 

This Offering involves significant risks and you should consider the Shares highly speculative. The following important factors, and those important factors described elsewhere in this Offering Circular,


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including the matters set forth under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” could affect (and in some cases have affected) the Company’s actual results and could cause such results to differ materially from estimates or expectations reflected in this Offering Circular and in any forward-looking statements made herein or by the Company. These important risk factors include, but are not limited to:

 

The Company is a relatively new entity with limited tangible assets and its continued operation may require substantial additional funding.  

The Company has a very short operating history and no assurance that the business plan can be executed, or that the Company will generate revenues or profits. 

Investors in this offering risk the loss of their entire investment.  The industry in which the Company participates is highly speculative and extremely risky. 

There is no minimum number of Shares of Class C Common Stock that need to be sold in order for funds to be released to the Company and for this Offering to close; therefore, there is no assurance the Company will receive funds sufficient to further its business. 

The Company has entered a highly competitive industry and within this highly competitive industry are companies with established track records and substantial capital backing. The Company may face competition from new companies as well as existing companies entering their business space. 

If you invest and purchase the Shares of Class C Common Stock, you will be acquiring a minority interest in the Company and will have little to no effective control over, or input into, the management or decisions of the Company, primarily because the Shares have no voting rights. 

There is no market for the Company's Class C Common Stock and it is highly unlikely that any such market will develop subsequent to this offering unless the Company becomes successful and then only under certain circumstances. The Shares of Class C Common Stock are illiquid and should be considered a long-term investment.  

There are substantial restrictions on the transferability of the Shares of Class C Common Stock, and, in all likelihood, you will not be able to liquidate some or all of your investment.   

The Company has broad discretion in its use of proceeds and, as an investor, you are relying on management’s judgment. 

The price of the Shares of Class C Common Stock is arbitrary and may not be indicative of the value of the Shares of Class C Common Stock or the Company. 

The Company does not expect there to be any market makers to develop a trading market in the Shares. 

The economic interest in the Company of a subscriber to this offering may be less than the percentage of overall Shares of Class C Common Stock to total equity or ownership of the Company. 

The Company has been and will likely continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic. 

The alcohol industry and the restaurant and bar industry as a whole, and the U.S. and global economies, have been substantially affected by the coronavirus pandemic. 

For a more detailed discussion of these and other significant risks, see “RISK FACTORS” in the main body of the Offering Circular. Investors will be given an opportunity to review the current status of all material contracts and financials and ask appropriate questions of management prior to subscribing to this offering. 


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Investment Analysis

 

The Company believes that it has strong economic prospects by virtue of the following dynamics of the industry, the success of its founders in their related business endeavors, and other reasons:

 

1.Management believes that after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, trends for growth in the alcohol, restaurant and bar industries in the United States will be favorable. 

 

2. Management believes that after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, the demand for alcohol, restaurants and bars in the United States will grow, creating an opportunity for the Company. 

 

3. Management believes that its experience will position Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc. for profitable operations and will create new market opportunities in the United States. 

 

Despite management’s beliefs, there is no assurance that Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc. will be profitable, or that management’s opinion of the industry’s favorable dynamics will not be outweighed in the future by unanticipated losses, adverse regulatory developments and other risks. Investors should carefully consider the various risk factors below before investing in the Shares. In particular, while the Company and its management are hopeful that the long-term effects will eventually be minimized from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic issues that have affected both the U.S. and the global economy and the Company, neither management nor the Company can offer any assurance that what they believe to be the long term favorable conditions will not be outweighed by the occurrence, the past problems and future unknown problems and issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

 

RISK FACTORS

 

The purchase of the Company’s Shares involves substantial risks. You should carefully consider the following risk factors in addition to any other risks associated with this investment. The Shares offered by the Company constitute a highly speculative investment and you should be in an economic position to lose your entire investment. The risks listed do not necessarily comprise all those associated with an investment in the Shares and are not set out in any particular order of priority. Additional risks and uncertainties may also have an adverse effect on the Company’s business and your investment in the Shares.  An investment in the Company may not be suitable for all recipients of this Offering Circular. You are advised to consult an independent professional adviser or attorney who specializes in investments of this kind before making any decision to invest. You should consider carefully whether an investment in the Company is suitable in the light of your personal circumstances and the financial resources available to you.

 

The Company is, in addition to the risks set out below, subject to all the same risks that all companies in its business, and all companies in the economy, are exposed to. These include risks relating to economic downturns, political and economic events and technological developments (such as hacking and the ability to prevent hacking). Additionally, early-stage companies inherently involve greater risk than more developed companies. You should consider general risks as well as specific risks when deciding whether to invest.


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Before investing, you should carefully read and carefully consider the following:

 

Risks Relating to The Company

 

The Company, The Alcohol, Restaurant and Bar Industry And The U.S. And Global Economies Have Been Substantially Affected By The Coronavirus Pandemic

In late 2019, a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) surfaced, reportedly, in Wuhan, China. The World Health Organization declared a global emergency on January 30, 2020, with respect to the outbreak and many states and countries, including the United States, have initiated significant restrictions on business operations. The Company faces uncertainty as the ongoing pandemic causes significant disruption to U.S and global markets and business, and the alcohol, restaurant and bar industries in general. The overall and long term impacts of the outbreak are unknown and evolving.

This pandemic has already adversely affected our business and most alcohol-related businesses, as well as most restaurants and bars, at the time of this filing, many restaurants and bars are shut down or only opened with limited capacity, and this or another pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of an infectious disease in the United States or in another country may adversely affect our business. The spread of a disease could lead to unfavorable economic conditions, which would adversely impact our operations. The extent to which the coronavirus impacts our business will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the coronavirus and the actions to contain the coronavirus or treat its impact, among others.

The effects of such a widespread infectious disease and epidemic has already caused, and may continue to cause or may cause in the future an overall decline in the U.S. and world economy as a whole. The actual effects of the spread of coronavirus or of another pandemic are difficult to assess as the actual effects will depend on many factors beyond the control and knowledge of the Company. However, the spread of the coronavirus, if it continues, and any future similar occurrence may cause an overall decline in the economy as a whole and therefore may materially harm our Company long term.

At the time of this filing, many restaurants and bars are shut down or operating in a limited capacity. As this filing is being made, there is uncertainty as to if, or when, this will change.  There is also uncertainly as to what long-term restrictions or other effects will occur in the alcohol, restaurant and bar industries. There is also uncertainty as to what will happen to in this regard should another health-related outbreak occur in the future.

All of these risks, and many others known or unknown, related to this outbreak, and future outbreaks, pandemics or epidemics, could materially affect the long-term business of the Company and your investment.

The Company Has Limited Operating History


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The Company has a limited operating history and there can be no assurance that the Company's proposed plan of business can be realized in the manner contemplated and, if it cannot be, Shareholders may lose all or a substantial part of their investment. There is no guarantee that it will ever realize any significant operating revenues or that its operations will ever be profitable.  As the Company has limited operational history, it is extremely difficult to make accurate predictions and forecasts on our finances.

 

The Company Is Dependent Upon Its Management, Founders, Key Personnel and Consultants to Execute the Business Plan, And Some Of Them Will Have Concurrent Responsibilities At Other Companies

 

The Company's success is heavily dependent upon the continued active participation of the Company's current executive officers, as well as other key personnel and contractors. Some of them may have concurrent responsibilities at other entities. Some of the advisors, consultants and others to whom the Company’s ultimate success may be reliant upon have not signed contracts with the Company and may not ever do so. Loss of the services of one or more of these individuals could have a material adverse effect upon the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations. Further, the Company's success and achievement of the Company's growth plans depend on the Company's ability to recruit, hire, train and retain other highly qualified technical and managerial personnel. Competition for qualified employees and consultants among companies in the applicable industries is intense, and the loss of any of such persons, or an inability to attract, retain and motivate any additional highly skilled employees and consultants required for the initiation and expansion of the Company's activities, could have a materially adverse effect on it. The inability to attract and retain the necessary personnel, consultants and advisors could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

Although Dependent Upon Certain Key Personnel, The Company Does Not Have Any Key Man Life Insurance Policies On Any Such People At The Time Of This Offering

 

The Company is dependent upon management and on others in order to conduct its operations and execute its business plan, however, the Company has purchased only limited insurance policies (including a disability policy) with respect to those individuals in the event of their death or disability. Therefore, should any of these key personnel, management or founders die or become disabled, the Company may not receive sufficient, or any, compensation that would assist with such person's absence. The loss of such person could negatively affect the Company and its operations.

 

The Company Is Or Will Be Subject To Income Taxes As Well As Non-Income Based Taxes, Such As Payroll, Sales, Use, Value-Added, Net Worth, Property And Goods And Services Taxes

 

Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and other tax liabilities. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Although the Company believes that our tax estimates will be reasonable: (i) there is no assurance that the final determination of tax audits or tax disputes will not be different from what is reflected in our income tax provisions, expense amounts for non-income based taxes and accruals and (ii) any material differences could have an adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations in the period or periods for which determination is made.


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The Company Is Not Subject To Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations And Lack The Financial Controls And Safeguards Required Of Public Companies

 

The Company does not have the internal infrastructure necessary, and is not required, to complete an attestation about our financial controls that would be required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. There can be no assurances that there are no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the quality of our financial controls. The Company expects to incur additional expenses and diversion of management's time if and when it becomes necessary to perform the system and process evaluation, testing and remediation required in order to comply with the management certification and auditor attestation requirements.

 

Changes In Laws Or Regulations Could Harm The Company’s Performance.

 

Various federal and state laws, including labor laws, govern the Company’s relationship with our employees and affect operating costs. These laws may include minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, healthcare reform and the implementation of various federal and state healthcare laws, unemployment tax rates, workers' compensation rates, citizenship requirements, union membership and sales taxes. A number of factors could adversely affect our operating results, including additional government-imposed increases in minimum wages, overtime pay, paid leaves of absence and mandated health benefits, mandated training for employees, changing regulations from the National Labor Relations Board and increased employee litigation including claims relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

 

The Company’s Bank Accounts Will Not Be Fully Insured And Holding Accounts In Which Investment Funds Will Be Held Pending Clearing By The Broker-Dealer May Not Be Insured In Part Or In Full.

 

When you apply to invest in the Company, the funds you tender will in some cases be kept in a holding account set up through one of three payment processing alternatives (Circle, Dwolla or Sila) until the next closing after they are received in said account. At each closing, with respect to subscriptions accepted by the Company, funds held in holding account will be distributed to the Company, and the associated Shares will be issued at that time to the investors that purchased such Shares. These holding accounts may be with payment processors and not a regulated banking institution, and thus may have no federal insurance covering said funds unlike if the funds had been deposited into a regulated U.S. bank or similar banking institution, or may have federal insurance that is limited to a certain amount of coverage. While the funds you tendered are in one of these payment processor accounts or an account with an affiliated financial institution, if the company holding the funds should fail or otherwise terminate operations, the Company may not be able to recover all amounts deposited in these holding accounts. The Company’s regular bank accounts and bank accounts that may be used to hold some investor funds while investors are going through the compliance process before a closing occurs, have federal insurance that is limited to a certain amount of coverage.  It is anticipated that the account balances in the Company’s account may exceed those limits at times.  In the event that any of Company’s banks should fail, the Company may not be able to recover all amounts deposited in these bank accounts.


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The Company’s Business Plan Is Speculative

 

The Company’s present business and planned business are speculative and subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. There is no assurance that the Company will generate significant revenues or profits. An investment in the Company’s Shares is speculative and there is no assurance that investors will obtain any return on their investment. Investors will be subject to substantial risks involved in an investment in the Company, including the risk of losing their entire investment.

 

The Company Faces Significant Competition in the United States, Canada and Elsewhere

 

The Company will face significant competition in the United States, Canada and elsewhere which could adversely affect your investment.

 

The Company Has Incurred Debt And Will Likely Incur Additional Debt

 

The Company has already incurred debt and will likely incur additional debt (including secured debt) in the future and in the continuing operations of its business. Complying with obligations under such indebtedness may have a material adverse effect on the Company and on your investment.

 

Our Revenue Could Fluctuate From Period To Period, Which Could Have An Adverse Material Impact On Our Business

 

Our revenue may fluctuate from period-to-period in the future due to a variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control. Factors relating to our business that may contribute to these fluctuations include the following events, as well as other factors described elsewhere in this document:

 

Unanticipated changes to economic terms in contracts with clients, vendors, partners and those with whom the Company does business, including renegotiations;  

Downward pressure on fees the Company charges for our services, which would therefore reduce our revenue;  

Failure to obtain new clients and customers for our services;  

Cancellation or non-renewal of existing contracts with clients and customers;  

Changes in state and federal government regulations, international government laws and regulations or the enforcement of those laws and regulations; 

General economic and political conditions, both domestically and internationally, as well as economic conditions specifically affecting industries in which the Company operates.  

 

As a result of these and other factors, the results of operations for any quarterly or annual period may differ materially from the results of operations for any prior or future quarterly or annual period and should not be relied upon as indications of our future performance.

 

The Company’s Expenses Could Increase Without a Corresponding Increase in Revenues

 

The Company’s operating and other expenses could increase without a corresponding increase in revenues, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results and on your


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investment.  Factors which could increase operating and other expenses include, but are not limited to (1) increases in the rate of inflation, (2) increases in taxes and other statutory charges, (3) changes in laws, regulations or government policies which increase the costs of compliance with such laws, regulations or policies, (4) significant increases in insurance premiums, (5) increases in borrowing costs, and (5) unexpected increases in costs of supplies, goods, materials, construction, equipment or distribution.

 

An Inability to Maintain and Enhance Image Could Affect Your Investment

 

It is important that the Company maintains and enhances it image and the image of its products. The image and reputation of the Company and its products may be impacted for various reasons including, but not limited to, lack of success, bad publicity and others. Such problems, even when unsubstantiated, could be harmful to the Company’s image and the reputation of the Company and its products. Any negative publicity and/or litigation could be costly for the Company, divert management attention, and could result in increased costs of doing business, or otherwise have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial condition. Any negative publicity generated could damage the Company’s reputation and diminish the value of the Company’s brand and its products which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as your investment. Deterioration in the brand equity (brand image, reputation and product quality) of the Company or its products may have a material adverse effect on its financial results as well as your investment.

 

Changes In The Economy Could Have a Detrimental Impact On The Company

 

Changes in the general economic climate, both in the United States and internationally, could have a detrimental impact on consumer expenditure and therefore on the Company’s revenue.  It is possible that recessionary pressures and other economic factors (such as declining incomes, future potential rising interest rates, higher unemployment and tax increases) may decrease the disposable income that customers have available to spend on products and services like those of the Company and may adversely affect customers’ confidence and willingness to spend.  Any of such events or occurrences could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results and on your investment.

 

The Amount Of Capital The Company Is Attempting To Raise In This Offering May Not Be Enough To Sustain The Company's Current Business Plan

 

In order to achieve the Company's near and long-term goals, the Company may need to procure funds in addition to the amount raised in this offering. There is no guarantee the Company will be able to raise such funds on acceptable terms or at all. If the Company is not able to raise sufficient capital in the future, it will not be able to execute our business plan, our continued operations will be in jeopardy and the Company may be forced to cease operations and sell or otherwise transfer all or substantially all of our remaining assets, which could cause you to lose all or a portion of your investment.

 

The Company May Not Be Able To Obtain Adequate Financing To Continue Our Operations


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The Company may require additional debt and/or equity financing to pursue our growth and business strategies. These include, but are not limited to, enhancing our operating infrastructure and otherwise respond to competitive pressures. Given our limited operating history and existing losses, there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available, or, if available, that the terms will be acceptable to us. Lack of additional funding could force us to curtail substantially our growth plans. Furthermore, the issuance by us of any additional securities pursuant to any future fundraising activities undertaken by us would dilute the ownership of existing Shareholders and may reduce the price of the Shares.

 

Terms Of Subsequent Financing, If Any, May Adversely Impact Your Investment

 

The Company may have to engage in common equity, debt, or preferred stock financings in the future.  Your rights and the value of your investment in the Shares of Class C Common Stock could be reduced by the dilution caused by future equity issuances.  Interest on debt securities could increase costs and negatively impact operating results.  The Company is permitted to issue preferred stock pursuant to the terms of our Company documents, preferred stock could be issued in series from time to time with such designation, rights, preferences, and limitations as needed to raise capital.  The terms of preferred stock could be more advantageous to those investors than to the holders of Shares of Class C Common Stock.  In addition, if the Company needs to raise more equity capital from the sale of additional stock or notes, institutional or other investors may negotiate terms at least as, and possibly more favorable than the terms of your investment.  Shares of stock or notes which the Company sells could be sold into any market that develops, which could adversely affect the market price.

 

Our Employees, Executive Officers, Directors And Insider Shareholders Beneficially Own Or Control A Substantial Portion Of Our Outstanding Shares

 

Our employees, executive officers, directors and insider shareholders beneficially own or control a substantial portion of our outstanding stock, which may limit your ability and the ability of our other Shareholders, whether acting alone or together, to propose or direct the management or overall direction of our company. Additionally, this concentration of ownership could discourage or prevent a potential takeover of our Company that might otherwise result in an investor receiving a premium over the market price for its Shares. The majority of our currently outstanding stock is beneficially owned and controlled by a group of insiders, including our employees, directors, executive officers and inside shareholders. Accordingly, our employees, directors, executive officers and insider shareholders may have the power to control the election of our directors or managers and the approval of actions for which the approval of our shareholders is required. If you acquire the Shares, you will have no effective voice in the management of the Company. Such concentrated control of the Company may adversely affect the price of the Shares. The Company’s principal shareholders may be able to control matters requiring approval by its shareholders, including mergers or other business combinations. Such concentrated control may also make it difficult for the Company’s Shareholders to receive a premium for their Shares in the event that the Company merges with a third party or enters into different transactions which require Shareholder approval. These provisions could also limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for the Shares.


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The Company’s Operating Plan Relies In Large Part Upon Assumptions And Analyses Developed By The Company. If These Assumptions Or Analyses Prove To Be Incorrect, The Company’s Actual Operating Results May Be Materially Different From Its Forecasted Results

 

Whether actual operating results and business developments will be consistent with the Company’s expectations and assumptions as reflected in its forecast depends on a number of factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, including, but not limited to:

 

whether the Company can obtain sufficient capital to sustain and grow its business 

the Company’s ability to manage its growth 

whether the Company can manage relationships with any key vendors and advertisers 

the timing and costs of new and existing marketing and promotional efforts 

competition 

the Company’s ability to retain existing key management, to integrate recent hires and to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel 

the overall strength and stability of domestic and international economies 

 

Unfavorable changes in any of these or other factors, most of which are beyond the Company’s control, could materially and adversely affect its business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

To Date, The Company Has Had Operating Losses And Does Not Expect To Be Initially Profitable For At Least The Foreseeable Future, And Cannot Accurately Predict When It Might Become Profitable

 

The Company has been operating at a loss since the Company's inception, and the Company expects to continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future. Further, the Company may not be able to generate significant revenues in the future. In addition, the Company expects to incur substantial operating expenses in order to fund the expansion of the Company's business. As a result, The Company expects to continue to experience substantial negative cash flow for at least the foreseeable future and cannot predict when, or even if, the Company might become profitable. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern may be dependent upon raising capital from financing transactions, increasing revenue throughout the year and keeping operating expenses below its revenue levels in order to achieve positive cash flows, none of which can be assured.

 

The Company May Be Unable To Manage Its Growth Or Implement Its Expansion Strategy

 

The Company may not be able to expand the Company's markets or implement the other features of the Company's business strategy at the rate or to the extent presently planned. The Company's projected growth will place a significant strain on the Company's administrative, operational and financial resources. If the Company is unable to successfully manage the Company's future growth, establish and continue to upgrade the Company's operating and financial control systems, recruit and hire necessary personnel or effectively manage unexpected expansion difficulties, the Company's financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.


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Successful implementation of the Company’s business strategy requires the Company to manage its growth.  Growth could place an increasing strain on its management and financial resources.  To manage growth effectively, the Company will need to:

 

Establish definitive business strategies, goals and objectives;  

Maintain a system of management controls; and  

Attract and retain qualified personnel, as well as, develop, train and manage management-level and other employees. 

 

If the Company fails to manage its growth effectively, its business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed.

 

The Company's Business Model Is Evolving

 

The Company's business model is unproven and is likely to continue to evolve. Accordingly, the Company's initial business model may not be successful and may need to be changed. The Company's ability to generate significant revenues will depend, in large part, on the Company's ability to successfully market the Company's products to potential customers and  who may not be convinced of the need for the Company's products and services or who may be reluctant to rely upon third parties to develop and provide these products. The Company intends to continue to develop the Company's business model as the Company's market continues to evolve.

 

If The Company Fails To Maintain And Enhance Awareness Of The Company's Brand, The Company's Business And Financial Results Could Be Adversely Affected

 

The Company believes that maintaining and enhancing awareness of the Company's brand and its products is critical to achieving widespread acceptance and success of the Company's business. The Company also believes that the importance of brand recognition will increase due to the relatively low barriers to entry in the Company's market. Maintaining and enhancing the Company's and the brand awareness of the Company and its products may require the Company to spend increasing amounts of money on, and devote greater resources to, advertising, marketing and other brand-building efforts, and these investments may not be successful. Further, even if these efforts are successful, they may not be cost-effective. If the Company is unable to continuously maintain and enhance the Company's and its products’ presence, the Company's market may decrease which could in turn result in lost revenues and adversely affect the Company's business and financial results.

 

The Company Needs to Increase Brand Awareness

 

Due to a variety of factors, the Company's opportunity to achieve and maintain a significant market may be limited. Developing and maintaining awareness of the Company's brand names, among other factors, is critical. Further, the importance of brand recognition will increase as competition in the market increases. Successfully promoting and positioning the Company's brands, products and services will depend largely on the effectiveness of the Company's marketing efforts. Therefore, the Company may need to increase the Company's financial commitment to creating and maintaining brand awareness. If the Company fails to successfully promote the Company's brand names or if the


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Company incurs significant expenses promoting and maintaining the Company's brand names, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.

 

The Company Faces Competition In The Company's Markets From Various Large And Small Companies, Some Of Which Have Greater Financial, Research And Development, Production And Other Resources Than Does The Company

 

In many cases, the Company’s competitors have longer operating histories, established ties to the market and consumers, greater brand awareness, and greater financial, technical and marketing resources. The Company's ability to compete depends, in part, upon a number of factors outside the Company's control, including the ability of the Company's competitors to develop alternatives that are superior. If the Company fails to successfully compete in its markets, or if the Company incurs significant expenses in order to compete, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.

 

The Company Currently Has Limited Marketing In Place

 

The Company currently has limited marketing organization its brands and the Company. If the Company is unable to establish sufficient marketing and sales capabilities or enter into agreements with third parties, the Company may not be able to effectively market and generate revenues.

 

Limitation on Director, Officer and Other’s Liability

 

The Company may provide for the indemnification of directors, officers and others to the fullest extent permitted by law and, to the extent permitted by such law, eliminate or limit the personal liability of directors, officers and others to the Company and its shareholders for monetary damages for certain breaches of fiduciary duty. Such indemnification may be available for liabilities arising in connection with this Offering. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or others controlling or working with the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the Company has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable. Despite this, should the Company provide such indemnification, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company.

 

The Company May Face Significant Competition From Other Similar Companies, And Its Operating Results Will Suffer If It Fails To Compete Effectively

 

The Company may face significant competition from other companies, and its operating results could suffer if the Company fails to compete effectively. The industries in which the Company participates are intensely competitive and subject to rapid and significant change. The Company has competitors both in the United States and internationally. Many of its competitors have substantially greater financial, technical and other resources, such as larger research and development staff and experienced marketing organizations. Additional mergers and acquisitions in its industry may result in even more resources being concentrated in its competitors. As a result, these companies may obtain market acceptance more rapidly than the Company is able and may be more effective themselves as well. Smaller or early-stage companies may also prove to be significant competitors, particularly


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through collaborative arrangements with large, established companies. Competition may increase further as a result of advances in the commercial applicability of technologies and greater availability of capital for investment in these industries.

 

The Company’s Future Financial Performance And Its Ability To Compete Effectively Will Depend, In Part, On The Company’s Ability To Manage Any Future Growth Effectively

 

As the Company’s operations expand, it expects that it will need to manage additional relationships with various strategic partners, suppliers and other third parties. The Company’s future financial performance and its ability to commercialize its business and to compete effectively will depend, in part, on its ability to manage any future growth effectively. To that end, the Company must be able to manage its development efforts effectively and hire, train and integrate additional management, administrative and sales and marketing personnel. The Company may not be able to accomplish these tasks, and its failure to accomplish any of them could prevent us from successfully growing the Company.

 

The Company’s Insurance Strategy May Not Be Adequate To Protect Us From All Business Risks.

 

The Company may be subject, in the ordinary course of business, to losses resulting from accidents, acts of God and other claims against us, for which the Company may have no insurance coverage. The Company currently maintains no general liability, automobile, life, health, property, or directors' and officers' insurance policies. The Company has limited disability and workers compensation insurance. A loss that is uninsured, or underinsured, or which otherwise exceeds policy limits may require us to pay substantial amounts, which could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and operating results.

 

If The Company Is Unable to Effectively Protect Its Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets, It May Impair The Company’s Ability to Compete

 

The Company’s success will depend on its ability to obtain and maintain meaningful intellectual property protection for any Company intellectual property. The names and/or logos of Company brands may be challenged by holders of trademarks who file opposition notices, or otherwise contest, trademark applications by the Company for its brands. Similarly, domains owned and used by the Company may be challenged by others who contest the ability of the Company to use the domain name or URL. Patents, trademarks and copyrights that have been or may be obtained by the Company may be challenged by others, or enforcement of the patents, trademarks and copyrights may be required. The Company also relies upon, and will rely upon in the future, trade secrets. While the Company uses reasonable efforts to protect these trade secrets, the Company cannot assure that its employees, consultants, contractors or advisors will not, unintentionally or willfully, disclose the Company's trade secrets to competitors or other third parties. In addition, courts outside the United States are sometimes less willing to protect trade secrets. Moreover, the Company's competitors may independently develop equivalent knowledge, methods and know-how. If the Company is unable to defend the Company's trade secrets from others use, or if the Company's competitors develop equivalent knowledge, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business.


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Any infringement of the Company's patent, trademark, copyright or trade secret rights could result in significant litigation costs, and any failure to adequately protect the Company's trade secret rights could result in the Company's competitors offering similar products, potentially resulting in loss of a competitive advantage and decreased revenues. Existing patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws afford only limited protection. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect the Company's rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. Therefore, the Company may not be able to protect the Company's existing patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret rights against unauthorized third-party use. Enforcing a claim that a third party illegally obtained and is using the Company's Existing patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret rights could be expensive and time consuming, and the outcome of such a claim is unpredictable. This litigation could result in diversion of resources and could materially adversely affect the Company's operating results.

 

The Company Relies Upon Trade Secret Protection To Protect Its Intellectual Property; It May Be Difficult And Costly To Protect The Company's Proprietary Rights And The Company May Not Be Able To Ensure Their Protection

 

The Company currently relies on trade secrets. While the Company uses reasonable efforts to protect these trade secrets, the Company cannot assure that its employees, consultants, contractors or advisors will not, unintentionally or willfully, disclose the Company's trade secrets to competitors or other third parties. In addition, courts outside the United States are sometimes less willing to protect trade secrets. Moreover, the Company's competitors may independently develop equivalent knowledge, methods and know-how. If the Company is unable to defend the Company's trade secrets from others use, or if the Company's competitors develop equivalent knowledge, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business. Any infringement of the Company's proprietary rights could result in significant litigation costs, and any failure to adequately protect the Company's proprietary rights could result in the Company's competitors offering similar products, potentially resulting in loss of a competitive advantage and decreased revenue. Existing patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws afford only limited protection. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect the Company's proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. Therefore, the Company may not be able to protect the Company's proprietary rights against unauthorized third-party use. Enforcing a claim that a third party illegally obtained and is using the Company's trade secrets could be expensive and time consuming, and the outcome of such a claim is unpredictable. Litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce the Company's intellectual property rights, to protect the Company's trade secrets or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. This litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and could materially adversely affect the Company's future operating results.

 

Computer, Website or Information System Breakdown Could Affect The Company’s Business

 

Computer, website and/or information system breakdowns as well as cyber security attacks could impair the Company’s ability to service its customers leading to reduced revenue from sales and/or reputational damage, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results as well as your investment.


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A Data Security Breach Could Expose The Company To Liability And Protracted And Costly Litigation, And Could Adversely Affect The Company's Reputation And Operating Revenues

 

To the extent that the Company's activities involve the storage and transmission of confidential information, the Company and/or third-party processors will receive, transmit and store confidential customer and other information. Encryption software and the other technologies used to provide security for storage, processing and transmission of confidential customer and other information may not be effective to protect against data security breaches by third parties. The risk of unauthorized circumvention of such security measures has been heightened by advances in computer capabilities and the increasing sophistication of hackers. Improper access to the Company's or these third parties' systems or databases could result in the theft, publication, deletion or modification of confidential customer and other information. A data security breach of the systems on which sensitive account information are stored could lead to fraudulent activity involving the Company's products and services, reputational damage, and claims or regulatory actions against us.  If the Company is sued in connection with any data security breach, the Company could be involved in protracted and costly litigation. If unsuccessful in defending that litigation, the Company might be forced to pay damages and/or change the Company's business practices or pricing structure, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating revenues and profitability. The Company would also likely have to pay fines, penalties and/or other assessments imposed as a result of any data security breach.

 

The Company Will Depend On Third-Party Providers For A Reliable Internet Infrastructure As Well As Other Aspects Of The Company’s Technology and Applications And The Failure Of These Third Parties, Or The Internet In General, For Any Reason Would Significantly Impair The Company's Ability To Conduct Its Business

 

The Company will outsource some or all of its online presence, server needs, technology development and data management to third parties who host the actual servers and provide power and security in multiple data centers in each geographic location. These third-party facilities require uninterrupted access to the Internet. If the operation of the servers is interrupted for any reason, including natural disaster, financial insolvency of a third-party provider, or malicious electronic intrusion into the data center, its business would be significantly damaged. As has occurred with many Internet-based businesses, the Company may be subject to "denial-of-service" attacks in which unknown individuals bombard its computer servers with requests for data, thereby degrading the servers' performance. The Company cannot be certain it will be successful in quickly identifying and neutralizing these attacks. If either a third-party facility failed, or the Company's ability to access the Internet was interfered with because of the failure of Internet equipment in general or if the Company becomes subject to malicious attacks of computer intruders, its business and operating results will be materially adversely affected.

 

The Company’s Actual Or Perceived Failure To Adequately Protect Personal Data Could Harm Its Business.

 

A variety of state, national, foreign, and international laws and regulations apply to the collection, use, retention, protection, disclosure, transfer and other processing of personal data. These privacy and data protection-related laws and regulations are evolving, with new or modified laws and


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regulations proposed and implemented frequently and existing laws and regulations subject to new or different interpretations. Compliance with these laws and regulations can be costly and can delay or impede the development of new products. The Company’s actual, perceived or alleged failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations or to protect personal data, could result in enforcement actions and significant penalties against the Company, which could result in negative publicity, increase the Company’s operating costs, subject the Company to claims or other remedies and may harm its business which would negatively impact the Company’s financial well-being and your investment.

 

The Company's Employees May Engage In Misconduct Or Improper Activities

 

The Company, like any business, is exposed to the risk of employee fraud or other misconduct. Misconduct by employees could include intentional failures to comply with laws or regulations, provide accurate information to regulators, comply with applicable standards, report financial information or data accurately or disclose unauthorized activities to the Company. In particular, sales, marketing and business arrangements are subject to extensive laws and regulations intended to prevent fraud, misconduct, kickbacks, self-dealing and other abusive practices. These laws and regulations may restrict or prohibit a wide range of pricing, discounting, marketing and promotion, sales commission, customer incentive programs and other business arrangements. Employee misconduct could also involve improper or illegal activities which could result in regulatory sanctions and serious harm to the Company's reputation.

 

Limitation on Director, Officer and Other’s Liability

 

The Company may provide for the indemnification of directors, officers and others to the fullest extent permitted by law and, to the extent permitted by such law, eliminate or limit the personal liability of directors, officers and others to the Company and its Shareholders for monetary damages for certain breaches of fiduciary duty. Such indemnification may be available for liabilities arising in connection with this Offering. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to managers, officers or others controlling or working with the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the Company has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable. Despite this, should the Company provide such indemnification, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company.

 

There Are Doubts About the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.

 

The Company’s independent auditors have raised doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurance that sufficient funds required during the next year or thereafter will be generated from operations or that funds will be available from external sources, such as debt or equity financings or other potential sources. The lack of additional capital resulting from the inability to generate cash flow from operations, or to raise capital from external sources would force the Company to substantially curtail or cease operations and would, therefore, have a material adverse effect on its business. The Company intends to overcome the circumstances that impact its ability to remain a going concern through a combination of the commencement of revenues, with interim cash flow deficiencies being addressed through


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additional financing. The Company anticipates raising additional funds through public or private financing, securities financing and/or strategic relationships or other arrangements in the near future to support its business operations; however, the Company may not have commitments from third parties for a sufficient amount of additional capital. The Company cannot be certain that any such financing will be available on acceptable terms, or at all, and its failure to raise capital when needed could limit its ability to continue its operations. The Company’s ability to obtain additional funding will determine its ability to continue as a going concern. Failure to secure additional financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial performance, results of operations and Share price and require it to curtail or cease operations, sell off its assets, seek protection from its creditors through bankruptcy proceedings, or otherwise. Furthermore, additional equity financing may be dilutive to the holders of the Company’s Shares, and debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants, and strategic relationships, if necessary to raise additional funds, and may require that the Company relinquish valuable rights. Any additional financing could have a negative effect on Shareholders.

 

Risks Relating to This Offering and Investment

 

The Company May Undertake Additional Equity or Debt Financing That May Dilute The Shares In This Offering

 

The Company plans to undertake further equity financing which may be dilutive to existing Shareholders, including you, or result in an issuance of securities whose rights, preferences and privileges are senior to those of existing Shareholders, including you, and also reducing the value of Shares subscribed for under this Offering.

 

An Investment In The Shares Is Speculative And There Can Be No Assurance Of Any Return On Any Such Investment

 

An investment in the Company’s Shares is speculative and there is no assurance that investors will obtain any return on their investment. Investors will be subject to substantial risks involved in an investment in the Company, including the risk of losing their entire investment.

 

The Shares Are Offered on A “Best Efforts” Basis and The Company May Not Raise the Maximum Amount Being Offered

 

Since the Company is offering the Shares on a “best efforts” basis, there is no assurance that the Company will sell enough Shares to meet its capital needs. If you purchase Shares in this Offering, you will do so without any assurance that the Company will raise enough money to satisfy the full Use of Proceeds which the Company has outlined in this Offering Circular or to meet the Company’s working capital needs.  

 

If The Maximum Offering Is Not Raised, It May Increase The Amount Of Long-Term Debt Or The Amount Of Additional Equity It Needs To Raise

 

There is no assurance that the maximum number of Shares in this offering will be sold. If the maximum Offering amount is not sold, the Company may need to incur additional debt or raise


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additional equity in order to finance the Company’s operations. Increasing the amount of debt will increase the Company’s debt service obligations and make less cash available for distribution to the Company’s Shareholders. Increasing the amount of additional equity that the Company will have to seek in the future will further dilute those investors participating in this Offering.

 

Investor Funds Will Not Accrue Interest While in the Bank Account or Holding Account Prior To Closing

 

All funds delivered in connection with subscriptions for the Shares will be held in a non-interest-bearing bank account or non-interest bearing holding account until a closing of the Offering, if any. Investors in the securities offered hereby may not have the use of such funds or receive interest thereon pending the completion of the Offering or a closing. If the Company fails to hold a closing prior to the termination date, investor subscriptions will be returned without interest or deduction.

 

The Company Has Not Paid Dividends In The Past And Is Uncertain If It Will Be Able To Pay Dividends In The Foreseeable Future, So Any Return On Investment May Be Limited To The Value Of The Shares.

 

Please note that the Company has never paid dividends on its Shares and is uncertain if it will be able to pay dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on the Company’s Shares will depend on earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting it at such time that management may consider relevant. If the Company does not pay dividends, its Shares may be less valuable because a return on your investment will only occur if its stock price appreciates. Consequently, investors must rely on sales of their Shares after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any gains on their investment. Investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase the Company’s Shares. It is possible that the Company may never reach a financial position where it can or will issue dividends.

 

Additional Financing May Be Necessary for The Implementation of The Company's Growth Strategy

 

Whether the Company is successful in selling the maximum number of Shares in this Offering or not, the Company may require additional debt, equity or other financing to pursue the Company’s growth and business strategies. These growth and business strategies include, but are not limited to enhancing the Company’s operating infrastructure and otherwise responding to competitive pressures. Given the Company’s limited operating history and existing losses, there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available, or, if available, that the terms will be acceptable to the Company. Lack of additional funding could force the Company to curtail substantially the Company’s growth plans. Furthermore, the issuance by the Company of any additional securities pursuant to any future fundraising activities undertaken by the Company or could result in an issuance of securities whose rights, preferences and privileges are senior to those of existing Shareholders including you, and could dilute the ownership or benefits of ownership of existing Shareholders including, but not limited to reducing the value of the Shares of Class C Common Stock subscribed for under this Offering.

 

An Investment in the Company's Shares Could Result In A Loss of Your Entire Investment


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An investment in the Company's Shares offered in this Offering involves a high degree of risk and you should not purchase the Shares if you cannot afford the loss of your entire investment.  You may not be able to liquidate your investment for any reason in the near future.

 

There is No Public Trading Market for the Company's Shares or the Underling Shares

 

At present, there is no active trading market for the Company’s securities and the Company does not have plans at this time to file the documents and seek approval required to establish a trading market for the Shares being sold in this Offering. The Company cannot assure that even with the proper filings that a trading market will ever develop. In order to obtain a trading symbol and authorization to have the Company’s securities trade publicly, the Company must file an application on Form 211 with, and receive the approval by, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) of which there is no assurance, before active trading of the Company’s securities could commence. If the Company’s securities ever publicly trade, they may be relegated to the OTC Pink Sheets. The OTC Pink Sheets provide significantly less liquidity than the NASD’s automated quotation system, or NASDAQ Stock Market. Prices for securities traded solely on the Pink Sheets may be difficult to obtain and holders of the Shares and the Company’s securities may be unable to resell their securities at or near their original price or at any price. In any event, except to the extent that investors’ Shares may be registered on a Form S-1 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future, there is absolutely no assurance that the Shares could be sold under Rule 144 or otherwise until the Company becomes a current public reporting company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and otherwise is current in the Company’s business, financial and management information reporting, and applicable holding periods have been satisfied.

 

Sales Of The Company’s Shares By Insiders Under Rule 144 Or Otherwise Could Reduce The Price Of The Shares, If A Trading Market Should Develop

 

Certain officers, directors and/or other insiders may hold Shares in the Company and may be able to sell their Stock in a trading market if one should develop. The availability for sale of substantial amounts of Stock by officers, directors and/or other insiders could reduce prevailing market prices for the Company’s securities in any trading market that may develop.

 

Should The Company’s Securities Become Quoted On A Public Market, Sales Of A Substantial Number Of Shares Of The Type Of Shares Being Sold In This Offering May Cause The Price Of The Company’s Shares To Decline

 

Should a market develop, and the Company’s Shareholders sell, substantial amounts of the Company’s Shares in the public market, Shares sold may cause the price to decrease below the current value of the Shares. These sales may also make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities at a time and price that the Company deems reasonable or appropriate.

 

Because The Company Does Not Have An Audit Or Compensation Committee, Shareholders Will Have To Rely On Management To Perform These Functions

 


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The Company does not have an audit or compensation committee comprised of independent directors or any audit or compensation committee. Management performs these functions as a whole. Thus, there is a potential conflict in that management will participate in discussions concerning management compensation and audit issues that may affect management decisions.

 

The Company Has Made Assumptions In Its Projections and In Forward-Looking Statements That May Not Be Accurate

 

The discussions and information in this Offering Circular may contain both historical and “forward-looking statements” which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including the terms “believes,” “anticipates,” “continues,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances.  Forward-looking statements contained in this Offering Circular, based on past trends or activities, should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. To the extent that the Offering Circular contains forward-looking statements regarding the financial condition, operating results, business prospects, or any other aspect of the Company’s business, please be advised that the Company’s actual financial condition, operating results, and business performance may differ materially from that projected or estimated by the Company. The Company has attempted to identify, in context, certain of the factors it currently believes may cause actual future experience and results to differ from its current expectations. The differences may be caused by a variety of factors, including but not limited to adverse economic conditions, lack of market acceptance, reduction of consumer demand, unexpected costs and operating deficits, lower sales and revenues than forecast, default on leases or other indebtedness, loss of suppliers, loss of supply, loss of distribution and service contracts, price increases for capital, supplies and materials, inadequate capital, inability to raise capital or financing, failure to obtain customers, loss of customers and failure to obtain new customers, the risk of litigation and administrative proceedings involving the Company or its employees, loss of government licenses and permits or failure to obtain them, higher than anticipated labor costs, the possible acquisition of new businesses or products that result in operating losses or that do not perform as anticipated, resulting in unanticipated losses, the possible fluctuation and volatility of the Company’s operating results and financial condition, adverse publicity and news coverage, inability to carry out marketing and sales plans, loss of key executives, changes in interest rates, inflationary factors, and other specific risks that may be referred to in this Offering Circular or in other reports issued by us or by third-party publishers.

 

The Company Has Significant Discretion Over The Net Proceeds Of This Offering  

 

The Company has significant discretion over the net proceeds of this Offering. As is the case with any business, particularly one without a proven business model, it should be expected that certain expenses unforeseeable to management at this juncture will arise in the future. There can be no assurance that management's use of proceeds generated through this offering will prove optimal or translate into revenue or profitability for the Company. Investors are urged to consult with their attorneys, accountants and personal investment advisors prior to making any decision to invest in the Company.


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The Offering Price For The Shares of Class C Common Stock Being Sold In This Offering Has Been Determined By The Company

 

The price at which the Shares are being offered has been arbitrarily determined by the Company. There is no relationship between the offering price and the Company’s assets, book value, net worth, or any other economic or recognized criteria of value. Rather, the price of the Shares was derived as a result of internal decisions based upon various factors including prevailing market conditions, its future prospects and its capital structure. These prices do not necessarily accurately reflect the actual value of the Shares or the price that may be realized upon disposition of the Shares.

 

You Should Be Aware Of The Long-Term Nature Of This Investment

 

There is not now, and likely will not be in the near future, a public market for the Shares. Because the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act or under the securities laws of any state or non-United States jurisdiction, the Shares may have certain transfer restrictions. It is not currently contemplated that registration under the Securities Act or other securities laws will be affected. Limitations on the transfer of the Shares may also adversely affect the price that you might be able to obtain for the Shares in a private sale. You should be aware of the long-term nature of your investment in the Company. You will be required to represent that you are purchasing the securities for your own account, for investment purposes and not with a view to resale or distribution thereof.

 

You Will Have Limited Influence On The Management Of The Company

 

Substantially all decisions with respect to the management of the Company will be made exclusively by the officers, directors, managers or employees of the Company. You will have a little ability to take part in the management of the Company as a minority Shareholder and will not be represented on any management board of the Company. Accordingly, no person should purchase the Shares unless he or she is willing to entrust all aspects of management to the Company.

 

The Shares in This Offering Have No Protective Provisions.

 

The Shares in this Offering have no protective provisions. As such, you will not be afforded protection, by any provision of the Shares or as a Shareholder, in the event of a transaction that may adversely affect you, including a reorganization, restructuring, merger or other similar transaction involving the Company. If there is a "liquidation event" or "change of control" for the Company, the Shares being offered do not provide you with any protection. In addition, there are no provisions attached to the Shares in the Offering that would permit you to require the Company to repurchase the Shares in the event of a takeover, recapitalization or similar transaction involving the Company.

 

No Guarantee of Return on Investment

 

There is no assurance that you will realize a return on your investment or that you will not lose your entire investment. For this reason, you should read this Offering Circular and all exhibits and


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referenced materials carefully and should consult with your own attorney and business advisor prior to making any investment decision.

 

Changes In Tax Laws, Or Their Interpretation, And Unfavorable Resolution Of Tax Contingencies Could Adversely Affect The Company’s Tax Expense

 

The Company’s future effective tax rates could be adversely affected by changes in tax laws or their interpretation, both domestically and internationally. For example, in December 2017, the Tax Act was enacted into United States law. This legislation is broad and complex, and given its recent enactment, regulations or other interpretive guidance are currently limited. Any change in the interpretation of the Tax Act or other legislative proposals or amendments could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Furthermore, the effect of certain aspects of the Tax Act on state income tax frameworks is currently unclear, and potential changes to state income tax laws or their interpretation could further increase the Company’s income tax expense. The Company’s tax returns and positions (including positions regarding jurisdictional authority of foreign governments to impose tax) are subject to review and audit by federal, state, local and international taxing authorities. An unfavorable outcome to a tax audit could result in higher tax expense, thereby negatively impacting the Company’s results of operations.

 

The Exclusive Forum Provision In The Subscription Agreement May Have The Effect Of Limiting An Investor’s Ability To Bring Legal Action Against The Company And Could Limit An Investor’s Ability To Obtain A Favorable Judicial Forum For Disputes.

 

The subscription agreement for this Offering includes a forum selection provision that requires any claims against the Company based on the subscription agreement to be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Delaware other than claims brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the rules and regulations thereunder. This provision may have the effect of limiting the ability of investors to bring a legal claim against the Company due to geographic limitations. There is also the possibility that the exclusive forum provision may discourage shareholder lawsuits, or limit shareholders’ ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with the Company and its officers and directors. Alternatively, if a court were to find this exclusive forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, the Company may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect the Company’s business and financial condition.

 

You Will Need To Keep Records Of Your Investment For Tax Purposes.

 

As with all investments in securities, if you sell the Shares, you will probably need to pay tax on the long-term or short-term capital gains that you realize if sold at a profit or set any loss against other income. If you do not have a regular brokerage account, or your regular broker will not hold the Shares for you (and many brokers refuse to hold Regulation A securities for their customers and are not set up to hold securities in Share form) there will be nobody keeping records for you for tax purposes and you will have to keep your own records, and calculate the gain on any sales of any securities you sell.


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The Shares Being Offered Have No Voting Rights

 

The Shares being offered in this Offering Circular have no voting rights. Control of the Company and nearly all management decisions affecting the Company will be exercised only by those holding shares of Class A Common Stock, which are not being offered herein. As a result, all matters submitted to Shareholders will be decided by the vote of holders of Class A Common Stock. This concentrated control eliminates other Shareholders’ ability to influence corporate matters and, as a result, the Company may take actions that its Shareholders do not view as beneficial. Because the securities being sold in this Offering, Shares of Class C Common Stock, have no voting rights, if you invest, you should not expect to be able to influence any decisions by management of the Company through voting on Company matters.

 

The Shares Of Class C Common Stock Being Offered Are Subject To Drag-Along Rights

 

The Shares of Class C Common Stock being offered in this Offering Circular are subject to drag-along rights. As stated in the Company’s Bylaws, the holder or holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Class A Common Stock (the “Drag-Along Seller”) have the right to seek and approve a drag-along sale of the corporation. If at any time, the Drag-Along Seller receives a bona fide offer from an independent purchaser for a drag-along sale, the Drag-Along Seller shall have the right to require that each other shareholder participate in the sale in the manner provided in the Bylaws; provided, however, that no shareholder is required to transfer or sell any of its shares if the consideration for the Drag-Along Sale is other than cash or registered securities listed on an established U.S. securities exchange or traded on the NASDAQ National Market. If you invest in the Shares, you will be subject to this provision and may be required to participate in such a sale as set out in the Bylaws. You should be aware that there is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce this provision of the Bylaws and/or these drag along rights, and take that into account before making a decision to invest in the Company. Please review Article XV of the Company’s Bylaws (Exhibit 1A-2B) and the section below entitled “Drag-Along Rights” for additional details.

 

Additional Risks Related to The Company’s Involvement In The Beer Industry

 

The Company Faces Substantial Competition 

 

The market for beer, and particularly craft beer, within the United States is highly competitive due to the increasing number of domestic and international beverage companies with similar pricing and target drinkers, gains in market share achieved by domestic specialty beers and imported beers, the acquisition of craft brewers by larger brewers and the introduction and expansion of hard seltzers. Some of the largest competitors have acquired and will continue to acquire craft brewers or introduce new domestic specialty brands and hard seltzers to many markets and expand their efforts behind existing brands. Imported beers also continue to compete aggressively in the United States beer market. The Company anticipates competition among domestic craft brewers will remain strong, as many local craft brewers continue to experience growth. There are now more than 8,000 breweries in operation up from approximately 1,500 breweries in 2009. Also, existing breweries are building more capacity, adding additional local tap rooms, expanding geographically and adding more SKUs and styles. The continued growth in the sales of craft-brewed domestic


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beers, imported beers and hard seltzers is expected to increase the competition in the market for beer within the United States and, as a result, prices and market share of the Company’s products may fluctuate and possibly decline. 

 

The Company’s products also compete generally with other alcoholic beverages. The Company competes with other beer and beverage companies not only for drinker acceptance and loyalty, but also for shelf, cold box and tap space in retail establishments and for marketing focus by the Company’s distributors and their customers, all of which also distribute and sell other beers and alcoholic beverage products. Many of the Company’s competitors have substantially greater financial resources, marketing strength and distribution networks than the Company. Moreover, the introduction of new products by competitors that compete directly with the Company’s products or that diminish the importance of the Company’s products to retailers or distributors may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial results, as well as your investment. 

 

Finally, the beer industry has seen continued consolidation among brewers in order to take advantage of cost savings opportunities for supplies, distribution and operations. Due to the increased leverage that these combined operations will have in distribution and sales and marketing expenses, the costs to the Company of competing could increase. The potential also exists for these large competitors to increase their influence with their distributors, making it difficult for smaller brewers to maintain their market presence or enter new markets. The continuing consolidation could also reduce the contract brewing capacity that is available to the Company. These potential increases in the number and availability of competing brands, the costs to compete, reductions in contract brewing capacity and decreases in distribution support and opportunities may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial results, as well as your investment. 

 

The Market For Beer and Craft Beer Was Slowing Prior To The Pandemic

 

According to the Brewers Association, in 2019, beer sales overall were down 1.9% in 2019 from the prior year, and growth of U.S. beer and craft beer sales had slowed compared to prior years.

 

A Disruption In Brewing Activities Could Have A Material Adverse Effect

 

A prolonged disruption to brewing activities (e.g., due to fire, industrial action, health concerns or any other cause) at the Company’s brewing site or those of its contract brewers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to brew its products. This could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results and on your investment.

 

The Company’s Brewery, Planned Restaurants and Bars, and Contract Brewers Could Have Licensing, Legal or Regulatory Problems

 

Some or all of the Company’s breweries, planned restaurants and bars, and contract brewers could lose their licenses to sell alcoholic beverages or have their hours of operation curtailed as a result of hearings of the licensing boards in jurisdictions where they are located or as a result of any changes in legislation governing licensed premises in the various jurisdictions in which they are


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located or may be located, with a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results and on your investment.

 

The Cost of Establishing and Operating A Brewery and Planned Restaurants and Bars May Be Higher Than Expected

 

The costs of establishing and operating a brewery and the planned restaurants and bars may be higher than expected. Costs may be greater in some locations and may increase as a result of economic or other factors beyond the Company’s control, with a resulting material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results and on your investment.

 

Volatility of Agricultural Commodities

 

The Company uses agricultural commodities in the manufacturing of its beer. Commodity markets are volatile and unexpected changes in commodity prices can reduce the Company’s profit margin and make budgeting difficult. Many factors can affect commodity prices, including but not limited to political and regulatory changes, weather, seasonal variations, technology and market conditions. Some of the commodities used by the Company are key ingredients in its beer and may not be easily substituted. In particular, the Company uses large quantities of hops and may be reliant on a single supply contract, or only a small number of suppliers, for this ingredient. Any of such events or occurrences could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results and on your investment.

 

Regulatory and Legal Hurdles

 

The operation of a brewery, wholesale and retail distribution of beer, and operation of restaurants and bars will each be subject to obtaining a liquor license or other licensure in the states in which such operations take place. An unanticipated delay or unexpected costs in obtaining or renewing such licenses, or unanticipated hurdles which have to be overcome or expenses which have to be paid, could result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s business plan and financial results and on your investment.

 

Government and Other Campaigns and Laws Could Reduce Demand

 

Government-sponsored campaigns and campaigns by other third parties against excessive drinking, licensing reforms relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages and changes in drunk driving laws and other laws may reduce demand for the Company’s products and any change in the brewing legislation and other legislation could have an impact upon present and future products which the Company may produce, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results and on your investment.

 

The Company’s Advertising and Promotional Investments May Affect the Company’s Financial Results

The Company expects to continue to incur significant advertising, marketing and promotional expenditures to enhance its brands. These expenditures may adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and may not result in increased sales. Variations in the levels of advertising,


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marketing and promotional expenditures are expected to cause variability in the Company’s results of operations. While the Company will attempt to invest only in effective advertising, marketing and promotional activities, it is difficult to correlate such investments with sales results, and there is no guarantee that the Company’s expenditures will be effective in building brand equity or growing short term or long term sales. 

 

Changes in Public Attitudes and Tastes Could Harm the Company’s Business and Regulatory Changes in Response to Public Attitudes and Tastes Could Adversely Affect the Company’s Business. 

 

The alcoholic beverage industry has been the subject of considerable societal and political attention for several years, due to public concern over alcohol-related social problems, including driving under the influence, underage drinking and health consequences from the misuse of alcohol, including alcoholism. As an outgrowth of these concerns, the possibility exists that advertising by beer producers could be restricted, that additional cautionary labeling or packaging requirements might be imposed, that further restrictions on the sale of alcohol might be imposed or that there may be renewed efforts to impose increased excise or other taxes on beer sold in the United States. 

 

Some sectors of the domestic beer industry have experienced a decline in shipments over the last ten years. Many believe that this decline is due to declining alcohol consumption per person in the population, drinkers trading up to drink high quality, more flavorful beers, health and wellness trends and increased competition from wine and spirits and even cannabis companies. If consumption of the Company’s products in general were to come into disfavor among domestic drinkers, or if the domestic beer industry were subjected to significant additional societal pressure or governmental regulations, the Company’s business could be materially adversely affected. 

 

Certain states are considering or have passed laws and regulations that allow the sale and distribution of marijuana. Currently it is not possible to predict the impact of this on sales of alcohol, but it is possible that legal marijuana usage could adversely impact the demand for the Company’s products. 

 

The Company Will Be Dependent on Its Distributors 

 

The Company expects to sell most of its alcoholic beverages to independent beer distributors for distribution to retailers and, ultimately, to drinkers. Although the Company expects to develop arrangements with distributors, growth will require it to maintain such relationships and enter into agreements with additional distributors. Changes in control or ownership within the distribution network could lead to less support of the Company’s products. 

 

Contributing to distribution risk is the fact that the Company’s distribution agreements will likely be terminable by the distributors on relatively short notice. While these distribution agreements will likely contain provisions giving the Company enforcement and termination rights, some state laws will likely prohibit the Company from exercising these contractual rights. The Company’s ability to obtain and then maintain its distribution arrangements may be adversely affected by the fact that many of its distributors will be reliant on one of the major beer producers for a large percentage of their revenue and, therefore, they may be influenced by such producers. If the


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Company’s distribution agreements are terminated, it may not be able to enter into new distribution agreements on substantially similar terms, which may result in an increase in the costs of distribution. 

No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to develop a distribution network or secure distributors on terms favorable to the Company.

 

Reliance on Company-Owned Production Facilities, Reduced Availability of Breweries Owned by Others, and Inability to Leverage Investment in the Company-Owned Breweries Could Have A Material Adverse Effect on the Company’s Operations or Financial Results.

 

At present, the Company contract brews all of its beer. The Company intends to purchase or build one or more breweries, and to reduce reliance on contract brewing. Reliance on its own breweries may expose the Company to capacity constraints and risk of disruption of supply, as these breweries are operating at or close to current capacity in peak months. Severe interruptions would be problematic, particularly during peak seasons. In addition, if interruptions were to occur, the Company might not be able to maintain its current economics and could face significant delays in starting replacement brewing locations. Potential interruptions at breweries include labor issues, governmental action, quality issues, contractual disputes, machinery failures, operational shut downs or natural or unavoidable catastrophes. 

 

The Company has, to date, struggled with product shortages. The Company plans to address this through its own breweries, but this method may cause additional problems including supply chain struggles under increased volume and increased operational and freight costs. In response to these issues, the Company may need to significantly increase its packaging capabilities and tank capacity and add personnel to address these challenges. There can be no assurance that the Company will effectively manage such increasing complexity without experiencing future planning failures, operating inefficiencies, insufficient employee training, control deficiencies or other issues that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial results

 

The Company may continue to avail itself of contract brewing at third-party breweries. In selecting third party breweries for brewing services arrangements, the Company intends to carefully weigh a brewery’s capability of utilizing traditional brewing, fermenting and finishing methods, its quality control capabilities throughout the production process and automated packaging capability and capacity. To the extent that the Company needs to avail itself of a third-party brewing services arrangement, it exposes itself to higher than planned costs of operating under such contract arrangements than would apply at a Company-owned brewery, potential lower service levels and reliability than internal production, and potential unexpected declines in the brewing capacity available to it, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial results. The use of such third party facilities also creates higher logistical costs and uncertainty in the ability to deliver product to the Company’s customers efficiently and on time. 

 

As the beer industry continues to consolidate and the Company grows, the capacity and willingness of breweries owned by others where the Company could brew, ferment or package some of its products, if necessary, may become a more significant concern and, thus, there is no guarantee that the Company’s needs will be uniformly met. Should an interruption occur, the Company could experience temporary shortfalls in production and/or increased production and/or distribution costs


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and be required to make significant capital investments to secure alternative capacity for certain brands and packages, the combination of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial results.

 

The Company May Be Dependent on Key Packaging Suppliers And Packaging Costs Could Harm the Company’s Financial Results

The loss of any of the Company’s packaging materials suppliers could, in the short-term, adversely affect the Company’s results of operations, cash flows and financial position. Acquisition and consolidation activity in several of the packaging supplier networks which could potentially lead to disruption in supply and changes in economics. If packaging costs continue to increase, there is no guarantee that such costs can be fully passed along through increased prices without affecting the Company’s operations.

 

The Company’s Operations Are And Will Be Subject to Certain Operating Hazards Which Could Result in Unexpected Costs or Product Recalls That Could Harm the Company’s Business. 

 

The Company’s operations are subject to certain hazards and liability risks faced by all brewers, such as potential contamination of ingredients or products by bacteria or other external agents that may be wrongfully or accidentally introduced into products or packaging, or defective packaging and handling. Such occurrences may create bad tasting beer or pose health risk to the consumer or risk to the integrity and safety of the packaging. These could result in unexpected costs to the Company and, in the case of a costly product recall, potentially serious damage to the Company’s reputation for product quality, as well as product liability claims.

 

An Increase in Energy Costs Could Harm the Company’s Financial Results.

 

Direct and indirect energy costs change unpredictably. Increased energy costs would result in higher transportation, freight and other operating costs, including increases in the cost of ingredients and supplies. The Company’s future operating expenses and margins could be dependent on its ability to manage the impact of such cost increases. If energy costs increase, there is no guarantee that such costs can be fully passed along through increased prices without affecting the Company’s operations.

 

Changes in Tax, Environmental and Other Regulations, Government Shutdowns or Failure to Comply with Existing Licensing, Trade or Other Regulations Could Have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company’s Financial Condition.

 

The Company’s business is highly regulated by federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding such matters as licensing requirements, trade and pricing practices, labeling, advertising, promotion and marketing practices, relationships with distributors, environmental impact of operations and other matters. These laws and regulations are subject to frequent reevaluation, varying interpretations and political debate, and inquiries from governmental regulators charged with their enforcement. In addition, any delays in federal or state government required approvals caused by federal or state government shutdowns could prevent new brands or innovations from getting to market on time or at all. Failure to comply with existing laws and regulations to which


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the Company’s operations are subject or any revisions to such laws and regulations or the failure to pay taxes or other fees imposed on the Company’s operations and results could result in the loss, revocation or suspension of the Company’s licenses, permits or approvals, and could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Changes in federal and other tax rates could have a significant effect on the Company’s financial results.

 

The Company’s Operating Results and Cash Flow May Be Adversely Affected by Unfavorable Economic, Financial and Societal Market Conditions.

 

Volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets and economic conditions may directly or indirectly affect the Company’s performance and operating results in a variety of ways, including: (a) prices for energy and agricultural products may rise faster than current estimates, including increases resulting from currency fluctuations; (b) the Company’s key suppliers may not be able to fund their capital requirements, resulting in disruption in the supplies of the Company’s raw and packaging materials; (c) the credit risks of the Company’s distributors may increase; (d) the impact of currency fluctuations on amounts owed to the Company by distributors that may pay in foreign currencies; (e) the Company’s credit facility, or portion thereof, may become unavailable at a time when needed by the Company to meet critical needs; (f) overall beer consumption may decline; or (g) drinkers of the Company’s products may change their purchase preferences and frequency, which might result in sales declines.

 

IN ADDITION TO THE RISKS LISTED ABOVE, BUSINESSES ARE OFTEN SUBJECT TO RISKS NOT FORESEEN OR FULLY APPRECIATED BY THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO FORESEE ALL RISKS THAT MAY AFFECT THE COMPANY. MOREOVER, THE COMPANY CANNOT PREDICT WHETHER THE COMPANY WILL SUCCESSFULLY EFFECTUATE THE COMPANY'S CURRENT BUSINESS PLAN. EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR IS ENCOURAGED TO CAREFULLY ANALYZE THE RISKS AND MERITS OF AN INVESTMENT IN THE SHARES AND SHOULD TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN MAKING SUCH ANALYSIS, AMONG OTHER FACTORS, THE RISK FACTORS DISCUSSED ABOVE, AS WELL AS OTHERS NOT DISCUSSED ABOVE.

 

DILUTION

 

The term "dilution" refers to the reduction (as a percentage of the aggregate Shares outstanding) that occurs for any given Share when additional Shares are issued. If all of the Shares in this Offering are fully subscribed and sold, the Shares offered herein will constitute approximately 16.25% of the total outstanding shares of the Company.

 

The Company anticipates that subsequent to this Offering, the Company will require additional capital. Such future fund raising will further dilute the percentage ownership of the Shares sold herein in the Company. Your stake in the Company could be diluted due to the Company issuing additional Shares of Class C Common Stock or other securities such as stock, or securities or debt convertible into stock or additional classes of stock. When the Company issues more Shares or other securities, the percentage of the Company that you own will decrease, even though the value


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of the Company may increase. If this event occurs, you may own a smaller piece of a larger company. An increase in number of shares outstanding could also result from a share offering (such as an initial public offering, an equity crowdfunding round, a venture capital round, or an angel investment), employees or others exercising stock options, vesting of stock options or by conversion of certain instruments such as convertible bonds, other classes of stock or warrants into stock or other equity. If the Company decides to issue more Shares or other securities, an investor could experience value dilution, with each Share being worth less than before, and control dilution, with the total percentage an investor owns being less than before. There may also be earnings dilution, with a reduction in the amount earned per Share, although this typically occurs only if the Company offers dividends, and most early stage companies like the Company are unlikely to offer dividends, preferring to invest any earnings into the Company.

 

The type of dilution that negatively affects early-stage investors most occurs when the Company sells more Shares or securities in a “down round,” meaning at a lower valuation than in earlier offerings. This type of dilution might also happen upon conversion of convertible notes into stock. Typically, the terms of convertible notes issued by early-stage companies provide that in the event of another round of financing, the holders of the convertible notes get to convert their notes into equity at a “discount” to the price paid by the new investors, i.e., they get more shares than the new investors would for the same price. Additionally, convertible notes may have a “price cap” on the conversion price, which effectively acts as a share price ceiling. Either way, the holders of the convertible notes get more shares for their money than would new investors in that subsequent round. In the event that the financing is a “down round” the holders of the convertible notes will dilute existing equity holders, and even more than the new investors do, because they get more shares for their money. Investors should pay careful attention to the number of convertible notes that a company has issued and may issue in the future, and the terms of those notes. At present, the Company has not issued any convertible notes, but it is possible that such notes could be issued in the future.

 

If you are making an investment expecting to own a certain percentage of the Company or expecting each Share to hold a certain amount of value, it is important to realize how the value of those Shares can decrease by actions taken by the Company. Dilution can make drastic changes to the value of each Share, ownership percentage, control, share of revenues and earnings per Share.

 

If you invest in the Company’s Shares, your interest will be diluted immediately to the extent of the difference between the Offering price per Share and the pro forma net tangible book value per share after this Offering. As of December 31, 2019, the net tangible book value of the Company was $(35,667) since the Company had generated $12,889  in revenue but had cumulative expenses equal to $27,361 and $115,000 in paid-in-capital. As of June 30, 2020, the net tangible book value of the Company was $(36,301) since the Company had generated $445 in revenue but had cumulative expenses equal to $1,079 and $115,000 in paid-in-capital. Based on the number of Shares of Class A Common Stock (2,839,222), Shares of Class B Common Stock (797,951) and Shares of Class C Common Stock (228,452) outstanding as of the date of this Offering Circular, that equates to a net tangible book value of approximately $(0.01) per Share on a pro forma basis. Net tangible book value per Share consists of shareholders’ equity adjusted for the retained earnings (deficit), divided by the total number of Shares outstanding. The pro forma net tangible book value, assuming full subscription in this Offering, would be $1.62 per Share.  


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Thus, if the Offering is fully subscribed, the net tangible book value per Share owned by the Company’s current shareholders will have immediately increased by approximately $.44 per share without any additional investment on their part and the net tangible book value per Share for new investors will be immediately diluted to $.45  per Share. These calculations do not include the costs of the Offering, and such expenses will cause further dilution.

The following tables illustrate the per Share dilution which would occur under each of the “Use of Proceeds” section scenarios shown below (before deducting the appropriate offering expenses for each scenario) as of the June 30, 2020 financial statements:

If the total capital raised is $1,875,000:

Offering price per Share*

$10.00

Net Tangible Book Value per Share before Offering (based on 3,865,625

Shares)

$(0.01)

Increase in Net Tangible Book Value per Share Attributable to Shares Offered Hereby (based on 187,500 Shares)

$0.46

Net Tangible Book Value per Shares after Offering

(based on 4,053,125 Shares)

$0.45

Dilution of Net Tangible Book Value per Share to Purchasers in this Offering

$9.55

*Before deduction of offering expenses

 

If the total capital raised is $3,750,000 :

Offering price per Share*

$10.00

Net Tangible Book Value per Share before Offering (based on  3,865,625 Shares)

$(0.01)

Increase in Net Tangible Book Value per Share Attributable to Shares Offered Hereby (based on 375,000 Shares)

$0.89

Net Tangible Book Value per Shares after Offering

(based on 4,240,625 Shares)

$0.88

Dilution of Net Tangible Book Value per Share to Purchasers in this Offering

$9.12

*Before deduction of offering expenses

 

If the total capital raised is $5,625,000:

Offering price per Share*

$10.00

Net Tangible Book Value per Share before Offering (based on 3,865,625 Shares)

$(0.01)


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Increase in Net Tangible Book Value per Share Attributable to Shares Offered Hereby (based on 562,500 Shares)

$1.26

Net Tangible Book Value per Shares after Offering

(based on 4,428,125 Shares)

$1.27

Dilution of Net Tangible Book Value per Share to Purchasers in this Offering

$8.73

*Before deduction of offering expenses

 

If the total capital raised is $7,500,000:

Offering price per Share*

$10.00

Net Tangible Book Value per Share before Offering (based on 3,865,625 Shares)

$0.01

Increase in Net Tangible Book Value per Share Attributable to Shares Offered Hereby (based on 750,000 Shares)

$1.62

Net Tangible Book Value per Shares after Offering

(based on 4,615,625 Shares)

$1.63

Dilution of Net Tangible Book Value per Share to Purchasers in this Offering

$8.37

*Before deduction of offering expenses

There is a material disparity between the price of the Shares in this Offering and the effective cash cost to existing shareholders for shares acquired by them in a transaction during the past year.  The Company’s operations to date have been funded by the founders and initial investors. Total funding provided by these sources from inception through June 30, 2020 amounted to $134,659 and has continued since then. The average effective cash contribution for Shares acquired by investors in transactions during the past year prior to June 30, 2020 was $0.00  per Share, whereas the public contribution under this Offering will be $10.00 per Share.  

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

The Company is offering a Maximum Offering of up to $7,500,000.00 of its Shares. The Offering is being conducted on a best-efforts basis without any minimum number of Shares or amount of proceeds required to be sold. There is no minimum subscription amount required (other than a per investor minimum purchase) to distribute funds to the Company. The Company will not initially sell the Shares of Class C Common Stock through commissioned broker-dealers other than Dalmore, but may do so after the commencement of the offering. Any such arrangement will add to its expenses in connection with the offering. If the Company engages one or more additional commissioned sales agents or underwriters, the Company will supplement this Form 1-A and Offering Circular to describe the arrangement.

 

This is not a contingent offering, and the Company plans to hold its first closing approximately three weeks after the qualification of the Offering. The Company will undertake one or more closings on a rolling basis as funds are received from investors. The timing and amounts of such


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closings will be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Company, who will take into consideration as to when closings will take place such matters as the amount of funds raised in the Offering prior to each such proposed closing, the feedback received from market participants regarding their interest in participating in the Offering and the impact that a closing would have on the continuation of the Offering. Furthermore, the Company anticipates that closings will be held such that no cleared investor funds will remain in any account set up by Circle, Dwolla or Sila or by any banking or similar institution for more than approximately 30 business days assuming said funds and the investors have cleared compliance with the broker-dealer. At each closing, funds held in the bank account or holding account will be distributed to the Company, and the associated Shares will be issued to all investors at time of each closing for investors whose funds and subscription have been cleared. Investors will be notified by the Company via e-mail or another form of written communication when a closing occurs involving their subscription and will be notified that their Shares have been issued at that time. Funds tendered by investors will be kept in the holding or banking account until the next closing after they are received in the account. At each closing, funds for subscriptions accepted from investors who have been issued will be immediately available for the Company's use during the term of the Offering.

 

All subscribers will be instructed by the Company or its agents to transfer funds by credit or debit card or ACH transfer, and possibly by wire transfer or check, directly to the bank account or holding account established for this Offering. Such funds will be deposited into the bank account or holding account and released to the Company at each closing. Processing fees and other charges may be added to the subscription amount to pay for the third-party costs of processing investor payments.

 

Except as stated above, subscribers have no right to a return of their funds unless no closing has occurred by the termination date of the Offering, in which event investor funds held in the holding account or bank account will promptly be refunded to each investor without interest or deductions. Because this is not a contingent offering, no escrow account will be established and no escrow agreement will be filed to this Form 1-A of which this Offering Circular is a part. If an escrow account is created despite the lack of legal requirement, the Company will file it as Exhibit 1A-8 to this Form 1-A of which this Offering Circular is a part. Because this is not a contingent offering, and the Company plans to hold its first closing approximately three weeks after the qualification of the Offering, the likelihood of no closing occurring is very slim. However, the Company may terminate the Offering at any time for any reason at its sole discretion and may extend the Offering past the planned termination date in the absolute discretion of the Company.

 

After the Offering Circular has been qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the Company will accept tenders of funds to purchase the Shares. The Company will engage one or more of Circle, Dwolla or Sila or a banking or similar institution to hold investor funds in a holding account (the “Holding Account”) until compliance by the broker-dealer is complete. If Circle is used, the Holding Account will be a linked bank account through Silvergate Bank or another financial institution within the Circle Internet Financial Limited payment infrastructure which is set up to hold funds paid by Investors into the Company's Offering pending the acceptance by the Company or the Broker-Dealer, and a closing of the Offering for which the funds were paid. If Dwolla is used, the service allows a user who has been properly verified by Dwolla to hold a balance of funds in an account held by Dwolla’s financial institution partner,


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Veridian Credit Union (“VCU”), for benefit of Dwolla’s customers. Amounts held in such balances do not indicate a purchase of any security or otherwise commit the funds to be used to purchase securities. Rather, the user maintains possession of the funds in that user’s Dwolla account. The use of Dwolla’s balance functionality is solely as a payment service that facilitates faster transfers in the event that the user decides to become an investor by purchasing securities. Once a user does purchase securities, the funds are transferred by VCU from the user's Dwolla balance to an account designated by the Company, in accordance with ACH instructions transmitted by the end user to the Dwolla platform. If Sila is used, the Holding Account will be a linked bank account through Evolve Bank & Trust or another financial institution within the Sila Inc. payment infrastructure which is set up to hold funds paid by Investors into the Company's Offering pending the acceptance by the Company or the Broker-Dealer, and a closing of the Offering for which the funds were paid.

 

Regardless of which company the Holding Account is created through, the subscription funds advanced by prospective Investors as part of the subscription process will be held in said Holding Account and will not be commingled with the Company's operating account, until there is a Closing with respect to that Investor and funds are transferred to said operating account. When the Company indicates that the Offering will hold a closing and the Investor’s subscription is to be accepted (either in whole or part), then the Holding Account shall disburse such Investor’s subscription proceeds in its possession to the account of the Company. If the Offering is terminated without a Closing, or if a prospective Investor’s subscription is not accepted or is cut back due to oversubscription or otherwise, such amounts placed into the Holding Account by prospective Investors will be returned promptly to them without interest or deductions. Any costs and expenses associated with a terminated offering will be borne by the Company.

 

None of the Shares being sold in this Offering are being sold by existing securities holders. All of the securities were authorized as of September 8, 2020.

 

The Company initially will use its existing website, www.armedforcesbrewingco.com, to provide notification of the Offering. Persons who desire information will be directed to either www. www.armedforcesbrewingco.com, or a website owned and operated by a third party that provides technology support to issuers engaging in equity crowdfunding efforts. This Offering Circular will be furnished to prospective investors via download 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on the above-referenced websites.

 

You will be required to complete a subscription agreement in order to invest. The subscription agreement includes a representation that if you are not an “accredited investor” as defined under federal securities law, you are investing an amount that does not exceed the greater of 10% of your annual income or 10% of your net worth, as described in the subscription agreement.

 

The Company has engaged Dalmore Group, LLC (“Dalmore”), a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), to perform the following functions in connection with this Offering, but not for underwriting or placement agent services:

 

1.Review investor information, including KYC (Know Your Customer) data, perform AML  


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(Anti-Money Laundering) and other compliance background checks, and provide a recommendation to Company whether or not to accept investor as an investor of the Company;

 

2.Review each investor’s subscription agreement to confirm such investor’s participation in the offering, and provide a determination to Company whether or not to accept the use of the subscription agreement for the investor’s participation; 

 

3. Contact and/or notify the Company, if needed, to gather additional information or clarification on an investor; 

 

4.Not provide any investment advice nor any investment recommendations to any investor; 

 

5.Keep investor details and data confidential and not disclose to any third-party except as required by regulators or in our performance under the broker-dealer agreement (e.g. as needed for AML and background checks);  

 

6.Coordinate with third party providers to ensure adequate review and compliance; and 

 

7.Comply with any required FINRA filings including filings required under Rule 5110 for the Offering. 

 

The Company has agreed to pay Dalmore a fee equivalent to 5% of all capital raised in the Offering and 3% cashless exercise warrants based on the number of shares of Class A Common Stock sold in the offering, exercisable for up to 5 years. The warrants may be exercised by Dalmore or their assigns for no cost ($0.00 per share) and will, when exercised, provide Dalmore or their assigns with Shares of Class A Common Stock. The warrants are (a) not exercisable or convertible more than five years from the qualification date of the offering circular pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(G)(i); (b) comply with lock-up restrictions pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(g)(1); and (c) comply with transfer restrictions pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(g)(2)(A)(ii).  The Company has also paid a FINRA 5110 filing fee of $1,625.00. The Company has also paid a one-time payment for out of pocket expenses of $5,000.00 to Dalmore to cover expenses such a preparing the FINRA filing, due diligence expenses, and any other services necessary and required prior to the qualification of this Offering. Dalmore will refund a portion of the $5,000.00 payment to the extent it is not used, incurred or provided to the Company. The Company will also engage Dalmore as a consultant to provide ongoing general consulting services relating to the Offering such as coordination with third party vendors and general guidance with respect to the Offering. The Client will pay a one-time consulting fee of $5,000.00 which will be due and payable immediately after FINRA issues a No Objection Letter.

 

The warrants described in the preceding paragraph and the right to purchase securities upon exercise hereof shall terminate upon the earliest of (a) the close of business on the five year anniversary of qualification of the Company's Regulation A offering or (b) the consummation of a sale, merger or the like of the Company or an initial public offering of the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, the warrants will not be exercisable more than five years from the qualification date of this Offering pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(G)(i). The warrants shall comply with transfer restrictions pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(g)(2)(A)(ii).


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Dalmore may engage the services of additional FINRA member broker-dealers as part of a selling group, and those additional broker-dealers may be paid additional fees to those disclosed herein. Should such additional broker-dealers be engaged, an amendment or supplement to this Offering Circular will be filed disclosing the additional fees.

 

Dalmore will not under any circumstance solicit any investment in the Company in this Regulation A Offering, provide investment advice to any prospective investor in this Regulation A Offering, or make any securities recommendations to investors in this Regulation A Offering. Dalmore is not distributing any securities offering prospectuses in this Regulation A Offering or making any oral representations concerning the securities offering in this Regulation A Offering. Based upon Dalmore's anticipated limited role in this Offering, it has not and will not conduct extensive due diligence of this Regulation A offering and no investor should rely on Dalmore's involvement in this offering as any basis for a belief that it has done extensive due diligence. Dalmore does not expressly or impliedly affirm the completeness or accuracy of the Form 1-A and/or Offering Circular presented to investors by the Company. All inquiries regarding this Offering should be made directly to the Company.

 

This Offering will commence on the qualification of this Offering Circular, as determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission and continue for a period of 365 days. The Company may extend the Offering for an additional time period unless the Offering is completed or otherwise terminated by the Company. If such an extension of the Offering is to occur, an appropriate filing will be made with the SEC to provide notification of the extension.  Funds received from investors will be counted towards the Offering only if the form of payment clears the payment processing and/or banking system and represents immediately available funds held by the Company prior to the termination of the subscription period, or prior to the termination of the extended subscription period if extended for by the Company, or as otherwise set out herein.

 

If you decide to subscribe for any Shares in this Offering, you must deliver a funds for acceptance or rejection. The minimum investment amount for a single investor is $200.00 for 20 Shares unless reduced on a case-by-case basis by the Company. If paying by check, instructions shall be given by the Company as to how and where to deliver the payment by check and to whom the check should be made payable. If a subscription is rejected, all funds will be returned to subscribers within ten days of such rejection without deduction or interest. Upon acceptance by the Company of a subscription, a confirmation of such acceptance will be sent to the investor.

 

The Company maintains the right to accept or reject subscriptions in whole or in part for any reason or for no reason. The Company maintains the right to accept subscriptions below the minimum investment amount or minimum per share investment amount in its discretion. All monies from rejected subscriptions will be returned by the Company to the investor, without interest or deductions.

 

This is an offering made under an exemption from registration via “Tier 2” of Regulation A. The Shares will be sold only to a person who is not an accredited investor if the aggregate purchase price paid by such person is no more than 10% of the greater of such person's annual income or net worth, not including the value of his primary residence, as calculated under Rule 501 of


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Regulation D promulgated under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In the case of sales to fiduciary accounts (Keogh Plans, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Qualified Pension/Profit Sharing Plans or Trusts), the above suitability standards must be met by the fiduciary account, the beneficiary of the fiduciary account, or by the donor who directly or indirectly supplies the funds for the purchase of the Shares. Investor suitability standards in certain states may be higher than those described in this Form 1-A and/or Offering Circular. These standards represent minimum suitability requirements for prospective investors, and the satisfaction of such standards does not necessarily mean that an investment in the Company is suitable for such persons. Different rules apply to accredited investors.

 

Each investor must represent in writing that he/she/it meets the applicable requirements set forth above and in the Subscription Agreement, including, among other things, that (i) he/she/it is purchasing the Shares for his/her/its own account and (ii) he/she/it has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that he/she/it is capable of evaluating without outside assistance the merits and risks of investing in the Shares, or he/she/it and his/her/its purchaser representative together have such knowledge and experience that they are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investing in the Shares. Selling broker-dealers and other persons who may participate in the offering may make additional reasonable inquiries in order to verify an investor's suitability for an investment in the Company. Transferees of the Shares may also be required to meet the above suitability standards or other standards applicable under federal and state securities law.

 

The Shares may not be offered, sold, transferred, or delivered, directly or indirectly, to any person who (i) is named on the list of “specially designated nationals” or “blocked persons” maintained by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) at www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn or as otherwise published from time to time, (ii) an agency of the government of a Sanctioned Country, (iii) an organization controlled by a Sanctioned Country, or (iv) is a person residing in a Sanctioned Country, to the extent subject to a sanctions program administered by OFAC.  A “Sanctioned Country” means a country subject to a sanctions program identified on the list maintained by OFAC and available at www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn or as otherwise published from time to time. Furthermore, the Shares may not be offered, sold, transferred, or delivered, directly or indirectly, to any person who (i) has more than fifteen percent (15%) of its assets in Sanctioned Countries or (ii) derives more than fifteen percent (15%) of its operating income from investments in, or transactions with, sanctioned persons or Sanctioned Countries.

 

The sale of Shares of the same class as those to be offered for the period of distribution will be limited and restricted to those sold through this Offering. Because the Shares being sold are not publicly or otherwise traded, the market for the securities offered is presently stabilized.

 

Integral Transfer Agency USA Inc. will serve as transfer agent to maintain shareholder information.

 

USE OF PROCEEDS

 

The Use of Proceeds is an estimate based on the Company’s current business plan. The Company


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may find it necessary or advisable to reallocate portions of the net proceeds reserved for one category to another, or to add additional categories, and the Company will have broad discretion in doing so. Because the Offering is a “best efforts” (but not a contingent) offering, the Company may close the Offering without sufficient funds for all the intended purposes set out below or even to cover the costs of the Offering.

 

The maximum gross proceeds from the sale of the Shares in this Offering are $7,500,000.00. The net proceeds from the Offering, assuming it is fully subscribed, are expected to be approximately $6,925,000.00 after the payment of offering costs including broker-dealer fees. The estimate of the budget for offering costs is an estimate only and the actual offering costs may differ from those expected by management.

 

Management of the Company has wide latitude and discretion in the use of proceeds from this Offering. Ultimately, management of the Company intends to use a substantial portion of the net proceeds for operations and general working capital. At present, management’s best estimate of the use of proceeds, at various funding milestones, is set out in the chart below. However, potential investors should note that this chart contains only the best estimates of the Company’s management based upon information available to them at the present time, and that the actual use of proceeds is likely to vary from this chart based upon circumstances as they exist in the future, various needs of the Company at different times in the future, and the discretion of the Company’s management at all times.

 

A portion of the proceeds from this Offering may be used to compensate or otherwise make payments to officers or directors of the issuer. The officers and directors of the Company may be paid salaries and receive benefits that are commensurate with similar companies, and a portion of the proceeds may be used to pay these ongoing business expenses.

 

The Company reserves the right to change the use of proceeds set out herein based on the needs of the ongoing business of the Company and the discretion of the Company’s management. The Company may reallocate the estimated use of proceeds among the various categories or for other uses if management deems such a reallocation to be appropriate.

 

USE OF PROCEEDS TABLE

 

 

$1,875,000.00

$3,750,000.00

$5,625,000.00

$7,500,000.00

Contract Brewing

$150,000.00

$200,000.00

$200,000.00

$0.00

Armed Forces Brewery Nano-Taproom

$0.00

$75,000.00

$75,000.00

$75,000.00

Brewery Construction or Acquisition

$1,000,000.00

$2,000,000.00

$3,000,000.00

$3,000,000.00

General Working Capital

$36,750.00

$438,500.00

$759,750.00

$945,000.00

Graphic Design/Branding/Websites

$70,000.00

$100,000.00

$100,000.00

$100,000.00

Insurance

$7,500.00

$14,000.00

$14,000.00

$20,000.00

Capital Improvements/Equipment

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$600,000.00

Computers/Software/Devices

$0.00

$0.00

$30,000.00

$60,000.00

Payroll

$100,000.00

$180,000.00

$180,000.00

$360,000.00


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Marketing

$150,000.00

$150,000.00

$150,000.00

$600,000.00

Brewing Supplies

$12,000.00

$20,000.00

$55,000.00

$200,000.00

Packaging Supplies

$0.00

$105,000.00

$500,000.00

$860,000.00

Merchandise

$25,000.00

$50,000.00

$50,000.00

$75,000.00

Licensing Fees

$30,000.00

$30,000.00

$30,000.00

$30,000.00

Offering Expenses

$200,000.00

$200,000.00

$200,000.00

$200,000.00

Broker-Dealer Fees (1)

$93,750.00

$187,500.00

$281,250.00

$375,000.00

 

$1,875,000.00

$3,750,000.00

$5,625,000.00

$7,500,000.00

 

(1) The Company shall pay Dalmore a cash success fee equivalent to 5% of the gross proceeds raised in the Offering. In addition to the fees above, the Company shall grant to Dalmore (or their designees and assignees) cashless warrants equivalent to 3% of the number of shares of Class C common stock sold in the offering, at no cost ($0.00 per share). Fees in the chart above only reflect the cash fee (5%), and do not reflect the warrants, which are also not represented in the table of beneficial ownership herein. The warrants may be exercised by Dalmore or their assigns at no cost ($0.00 per share) and will, when exercised, provide Dalmore or their assigns with Shares of Class C Common Stock. The Shares that Dalmore or their assigns will receive upon exercising their warrants will be restricted securities meaning they are not fully liquid, free trading shares unless the restrictions are lifted in accordance with applicable law. Dalmore may engage the services of additional FINRA member broker-dealers as part of a selling group, and those additional broker-dealers may be paid additional fees to those disclosed herein. Should such additional broker-dealers be engaged, an amendment to this Offering Circular will be filed disclosing the additional fees.

 

(2) The Offering Expenses are estimated at a total of $200,000 in the chart above but may vary from that total. The estimated Offering Expenses in this chart include, among other things, legal fees, accounting costs, reproduction expenses, due diligence, marketing, consulting, broker-dealer out-of-pocket expenses, administrative services, technology provider fees, banking fees, other costs of blue sky compliance, and actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Company selling the Shares, but which do not include fees paid to Dalmore or any type of commissions to be paid to any broker-dealer.  

 

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

 

General

 

Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc. (“We” “Armed Forces Brewing” or the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation. The Company was initially formed as a Delaware Limited Liability Company named Seawolf Brewing Company LLC on January 11, 2019 and converted into a Delaware corporation, Seawolf Brewing Company Inc. on September 8, 2020. On or about December 4, 2020, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment Of Certificate Of Incorporation with the state of Delaware whereby the Company’s name was changed to Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc. The Company is a Delaware corporation for the general purpose of transacting any or all lawful business for which a corporation may be formed in the State of Delaware.


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The Company’s Chief Executive Officer is Alan Beal. The Company’s offices are located at 1420 Catlyn Place, Annapolis, MD 21401. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer may be reached at 410-999-4117 or via e-mail to alan@armedforcesbrewingco.com. The Company is relying on this offering to fund its ongoing business. Consequently, as of the date of this Offering Circular, the Company has only limited assets, contributed by the founders and early investors. Further, the Company will require substantial additional funds, even beyond those raised in this Offering, in order to fully implement its business plan and to seek to become profitable.

 

Introduction

 

Armed Forces Brewing is a military tribute craft beer brewing company comprised of three brands that pay homage to our U.S. military branches and military members both active duty and veterans. Soldier Brewery tributes the U.S. Army, Airmen Brewery tributes the U.S. Air Force, and Seawolf Brewery tributes the U.S. Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard branches. Our company and mission has been built by an experienced team that combines an award-winning brewmaster, successful veterans of the restaurant and hospitality industry, and military veterans including one of the most famous Navy Seals in the world. Armed Forces Brewing has successfully completed a test market run and is ready to expand to national and global distribution.

 

Beer Production

 

Armed Forces Brewing’s philosophy is to brew beer worthy of being a tribute to the great active military warriors of the United States, and those veterans who served our country in the past. To make great beer, you need a great brewmaster.

 

Armed Forces Brewing’s brewmaster Bob Rupprecht is one of a handful of brewers to win the Maryland Governor’s Cup for Excellence in Craft Beer Brewing. Bob is an expert in all aspects of brewery operations, from recipe development to purchasing, production and packaging. He has been involved in contract brewing for several international customers as well as fledgling nano-breweries.

 

Bob will oversee all aspects of the contract brewing Armed Forces Brewing will initially use to take product to the marketplace. Once proper funding is in place and the opportunity arises, Armed Forces Brewing plans to acquire or build its own brewing facilities to be able to produce quality beer more economically and profitably. Until then, Armed Forces Brewing will continue contract brewing at facilities that can uphold the high standards we have created for brewing, packaging and delivering our beers.

 

Not Just Another Local Craft Beer

 

Armed Forces Brewing may be based in Annapolis, Maryland, home of the U.S. Naval Academy, but we have no intention of being a local craft beer. Armed Forces Brewing’s unique corporate mission and marketing have already created national and global buzz and demand. Armed Forces Brewing’s team and business plan was created with the ability to mass scale. Our existing and proposed distribution partners already have plans to distribute our three brands into Military Exchange stores across America – a natural and easy fit for our brands. In addition, distributors


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have informed us that national chains have contacted them about having our beers on their shelves. In addition, we have discussed agreements with global beer exporters to export our beer portfolio to their distributor networks in Europe and Asia.     

 

The Military Marketplace

 

Armed Forces Brewing plans to be a major player in the military consumer marketplace which has a huge built-in, brand-loyal, retail and consumer base The military consumer market includes approximately 6.1 million U.S. military personnel, 23 million veterans, 20 million spouses, 45 million siblings, and 55 million children. In addition, there are five federal service academies, 420 military installations, 20,000 VFW & American Legion posts, and 45,000 veteran associations that make up this very profitable marketplace.

 

Armed Forces Brewing has been approved for national distribution into all Navy Exchange and Total Wine stores. The buyers for AAFES (Army/Air Force Exchange), Marine Corp Exchange, and the Coast Guard Exchange networks have requested Armed Forces Brewing to produce specific beers for the military branches they serve. The military exchange retail network is made up of 1,045 package stores and mini-marts in the continental U.S. that account for $292 million in annual beer sales. They have an additional 53 package stores on military bases overseas that have an annual revenue of $85 million. Our beers are natural fits for military installations and the areas surrounding them such as non-military package stores at or near the 100 U.S. Navy/U.S. Coast Guard installations, 114 U.S. Army installations, 21 U.S. Marine Corp installations and 185 U.S. Air Force installations.

 

Beers, Bars and More

 

While brewing and distributing great beer is the main focus of our initial operations, we plan to expand into other areas once funding is in place.  When we start brewing beer in our own facilities, we have plans for tap rooms, stand-alone brewpubs and restaurants to support the brand and to drive additional revenues. Our Chief Executive Officer Alan Beal is a 35-year veteran of the food and beverage industry who has led, operated, and grown profitable multi-unit independent food and beverage groups in the Denver, Kansas City, and Charlotte markets. Our Chief Operating Officer Jeff Jennings has been one of the top food and beverage owner-operators and consultants in the Southeast for more than 30 years with corporate level multi-state, multi-unit experience in managing operations under the Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, and IHG brands. This experienced management team will lead the charge into our bar and restaurant operations in the future which will help to further establish our brands.

 

Our Military Brand Ambassador: Robert O‘ Neill

 

On June 12, 2020, Robert J. O’Neill, the Navy Seal veteran who killed Osama Bin Laden, joined Armed Forces Brewing’s team as our national Brand Ambassador, Director of Military Relations, and as a member of our Board of Directors. Rob is one of the most highly-decorated combat veterans of our time and in addition to his duties with Armed Forces Brewing, is a sought after public speaker, social media influencer, and a best-selling author of the New York Times best-selling book “The Operator: Firing the Shots That Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a


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SEAL Team Warrior.”  Rob’s presence on our team not only gives instantaneous authenticity to our brands, but also connections to the military that we believe will allow us to grow and scale quickly.

 

Giving Back

 

An important part of Armed Forces Brewing’s mission is to use our success to give back to our brave men and women currently deployed, and our veterans, who have served our country in the defense of freedom. Armed Forces Brewing will create jobs for veterans and their family members. Our company goal is to be 60-70% veteran and veteran family employed. We are particularly determined as a company, to use our success to help those transitioning from military service to civilian life as well as assisting with veteran homelessness and suicide.

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

 

The Company owns no real property.

 

LITIGATION

 

The Company is not involved in any litigation and is not aware of any pending or threatened legal actions.

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

 

You should read the following discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of the Company's operations together with the Company's financial statements and related notes appearing at the end of this Offering Circular. This discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting the Company’s current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Offering Circular.

 

BUSINESS

 

Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc. is a Delaware corporation. The Company was formed for the general purpose of transacting any or all lawful business for which a corporation may be formed in the State of Delaware.  

 

Overview

 

There are three classes of shares in the Company: Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock. Securities to be issued pursuant to this Offering will be Shares of Class C Common Stock. For more details on the rights of the Shares, see the Bylaws attached hereto and the section “Securities Being Offered” below.


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The grand majority of the equity of the Company is presently owned by founders, officers and directors, but as Shares of Class C Common Stock of the Company are issued pursuant to this Offering, the founders, officers and directors’ ownership in the Company will be diluted. If the maximum amount is raised in this Offering, investors in this Offering will own approximately 16.25% of the Company.

 

Results of Operations

 

The period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019.

 

Revenue. Total revenue for the period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 was $30,881 as the Company was in the start-up phase and test marketed its beer in two states.

 

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses for the period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 were $144,969. Operating expenses for the period were comprised of the types of expenses shown in the “Use of Proceeds” chart above.

 

Net Loss. Net loss for the period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 was $(111,715). This is equal to the operating expenses plus accrued interest of $0.

 

Charge to Retained Earnings for pre-inception costs: $42,675.

 

The period of January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

 

Revenue. Total revenue for the period from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 was $445 as the Company (explanation).

 

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses for the period from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020  were $1,079. Operating expenses for the period were comprised of the types of expenses shown in the “Use of Proceeds” chart above.

 

Net Loss. Net loss for the period from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 was $(1,079). This is equal to the operating expenses plus accrued interest of $0.

 

Charge to Retained Earnings for pre-inception costs: 38,915.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

  

During the period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 the Company received funding consisting of $135,916 which was used to cover the operating expenses. The Company had net cash of $(155) on December 31, 2019.

 

During the period from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020, the Company received funding consisting of $0 which was used to cover operating expenses for that period of time. The Company had net cash of $71 on June 30, 2020.


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 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The Company has identified the policies outlined below as critical to its business operations and an understanding of its results of operations. The list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of its accounting policies. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, with no need for management's judgment in their application. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on the Company’s business operations is discussed throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation where such policies affect the Company’s reported and expected financial results. Note that the Company’s preparation of the financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.

 

Basis of Presentation

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").  

 

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the footnotes thereto. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates will occur in the near term.  

 

Risks and Uncertainties

The Company has a limited operating history. The Company's business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the United States. A host of factors beyond the Company's control could cause fluctuations in these conditions. Adverse conditions may include: recession, downturn or otherwise, local competition or changes in consumer taste. These adverse conditions could affect the Company's financial condition and the results of its operations.  As of December 31, 2019, the Company is operating as a going concern.  

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

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the Company’s checking account.   As of December 31, 2019, the Company had $(155) in cash and cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had $71 in a corporate checking account.

 

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms, primarily requiring payment before services are rendered.  Trade receivables are stated at the amount billed to the customer.  Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice or, if unspecified, are applied to the earliest unpaid invoice. The Company, by policy, routinely assesses the financial strength of its customer.  As a result, the Company believes that its accounts receivable credit risk exposure is limited and it has not experienced significant write-downs in its accounts receivable balances.  As of December 31, 2019, the Company did not have any material outstanding accounts receivable. As of June 30, 2020, the Company did not have any material outstanding accounts receivable.

 

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost.  Expenditures for renewals and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized.  Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. When equipment is retired or sold, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the balance sheet accounts and the resultant gain or loss is reflected in income.

 

Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method, based on useful lives of the assets. Depreciation expenses totaled $723 and $362 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. no depreciation. As of June 30, 2020, accumulated depreciation totaled $1,446.

 

The Company reviews the carrying value of property and equipment for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition.  In cases where undiscounted expected future cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to an amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of assets.  The factors considered by management in performing this assessment include current operating results, trends and prospects, the manner in which the property is used, and the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, and other economic factors.  As of December 31, 2019, the Company had fixed assets of 2,169.  As of June 30, 2020, the Company had fixed assets of $2,169.   

 

Deferred Offering Costs

The Company complies with the requirements of ASC 340-10.  The Deferred Offering Costs of the Company consist solely of legal and other fees incurred in connection with the capital raising efforts of the Company.  Under ASC 340-10, costs incurred are capitalized until the offering whereupon the offering costs are charged to members’ equity or expensed depending on whether the offering is successful or not successful, respectively.  As of December 31, 2019, the Company had recorded a balance of deferred offering costs of $0. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had recorded a balance of deferred offering costs of $0.

 

Income Taxes

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basis of receivables, inventory, property and equipment, intangible assets, and accrued expenses for financial and income tax reporting. The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences, which will either be taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

There is no income tax provision for the Company for the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 as the Company had no taxable income.

 

The Company evaluates its tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken on income tax returns to determine if an accrual is necessary for uncertain tax positions. As of December 31, 2019, the unrecognized tax benefits accrual was zero. As of June 30, 2020, the unrecognized tax benefits accrual was 0.

 

The Company is taxed as a C Corporation for federal and state income tax purposes.  As the Company is still in the early stages of development, no material tax provision exists as of the balance sheet date.

 

The Company is current with its foreign, US federal and state income tax filing obligations and is not currently under examination from any taxing authority.

 

Advertising Expenses

The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred.  

 

Organizational Costs

In accordance with FASB ASC 720, organizational costs, including accounting fees, legal fees, and costs of incorporation, are expensed as incurred.  

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company maintains its cash with a major financial institution located in the United States of America, which it believes to be credit worthy. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures balances up to $250,000. At times, the Company may maintain balances in excess of the federally insured limits.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In February 2019, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, that requires organizations that lease assets, referred to as "lessees", to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. ASU 2019-02 will also require disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases and will include qualitative and quantitative requirements. The new standard for nonpublic entities will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on the financial statements and related disclosures.


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In November 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2019-08, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic718) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Codification Improvements— Share-Based Consideration Payable to a Customer, which simplifies and increases comparability of accounting for nonemployee share-based payments, specifically those made to customers ASU No. 2019-08 will affect companies that issue share-based payments (e g., options or warrants) to their customers. Similar to issuing a cash rebate to a customer, issuing a share-based payment to a customer can incentivize additional purchases. The share-based payments can also serve a strategic purpose by aligning the interests of a supplier and its customer, because the customer’s additional purchases increase its investment in the supplier.

 

In August 2018, amendments to existing accounting guidance were issued through Accounting Standards Update 2018-15 to clarify the accounting for implementation costs for cloud computing arrangements. The amendments specify that existing guidance for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software also applies to implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that

the updated standard will have on the financial statements and related disclosures.

 

The FASB issues ASUs to amend the authoritative literature in ASC. There have been a number of ASUs to date, including those above, that amend the original text of ASC. Management believes that those issued to date either (i) provide supplemental guidance, (ii) are technical corrections, (iii) are not applicable to us or (iv) are not expected to have a significant impact our financial statements.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"). Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contracts with our customers are satisfied. Prior to the adoption of ASC 606, we recognized revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement existed, delivery of products had occurred, the sales price was fixed or determinable and collectability was reasonably assured. The Company generates revenues by selling beer. The Company’s payments are generally collected at a later date due to the nature of the royalty account arrangement with its third-party logistics provide, which may be collected at various times through the year. The Company recognizes revenue when it has been realized and earned. The revenue is realized with the critical event (see planned sources of revenue below) and the amount of revenue is measurable.

 

The Company’s planned sources of revenue include: (1) wholesale beer sales, (2) retail beer sales, (3) food and beverage sales in taprooms and restaurants and (4) merchandise.

 

The Company had $30,881 revenue from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019. The Company had insignificant product returns from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019.  The Company had


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$445 revenue from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020. The Company had no product returns from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

 

Additional Company Matters

 

The Company has not filed for bankruptcy protection nor has it ever been involved in receivership or similar proceedings. The Company is not presently involved in any legal proceedings material to the business or financial condition of the Company. The Company does not anticipate any material reclassification, merger, consolidation, or purchase or sale of a significant proportion of assets (not in the ordinary course of business) during the next 12 months.

 

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

 

As of the date of this Offering Circular, the Company has one full-time employee. The Company plans to actively hire its additional employees at such time as the Company has sufficient capital or financing to do so.

 

The directors and executive officers of the Company as of the date of this Offering Circular are as follows:

 

Alan Beal

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Board of Directors Member

 

Alan Beal is a 35-year veteran of the food & beverage industry and has a passion for craft beer and the military. He has led, operated, and grown profitable multi-unit independent food & beverage groups in the Denver, Kansas City, and Charlotte markets. Alan comes from a four branch military family. His grandfather, father, Brother, nephew, 2 uncles, and several cousins all served in the U.S. Military. Alan manages the company’s business operations, brand development, military relationships, sales and marketing, and distribution logistics.

 

Bob Rupprecht

Chief Brewing Officer and Board of Directors Member

 

Bob is in rare company to be one of a handful of brewers to win the Maryland Governor’s Cup for Excellence in Craft Beer Brewing. Before joining Armed Forces Brewing, Bob was the Director of DuClaw Brewery in Maryland. He’s an expert in all aspects of brewery operations, from recipe development to purchasing, to production and packaging. He has been involved in contract brewing for several international customers as well as fledgling nanobreweries. Bob will manage Armed Forces Brewing’s production facility operations.

 

Jeff Jennings

Chief Operations Officer and Board of Directors Member

Jeff has been one of the top F&B owners/operators/consultants in the Southeast for over 30 years. He has corporate level multi-state, multi-unit experience in managing all F&B operations for numerous flags under the Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, and IHG brands. Jeff has been involved with


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more than 50 openings, remodels, and consultations in his career. He is an innovative force in the booming development of the Charlotte, NC restaurant and nightlife industry.

 

Robert O’Neill

Director of Military Operations and Board of Directors Member

 

Robert O’Neill is one of the most highly-decorated combat Veterans of our time, a former US Navy SEAL and was a combat leader for the famous SEAL Team 6. Robert is also a global public speaker, social media influencer, and best-selling author of the book “The Operator: Firing the Shots That Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior.” Since leaving active duty, O’Neill is also the founder of the Special Operators Transition Foundation, which provides individualized transition support for special operations heroes and their families. Robert is Armed Forces Brewing’s Military Relations Director, a member of our Board of Directors and our National  Brand Ambassador.  

 

Amit Rupani

Board of Directors Member

Amit is a co-founder of Armed Forces Brewing. He is an Administrator for Acquisitions and Grants at the United States Geological Survey. Amit graduated from Gallaudet University with a degree in Communication Studies in 2014. Amit travels the United States to attend craft beer festivals and new brewery openings. He has a keen finger on the pulse of the craft beer industry nationwide. He is also instrumental in the development of Armed Forces Brewing’s beer products and quality control. Amit advocates for and assists other entrepreneurs in the deaf community with their start-up businesses.

 

Jason Bailey

Board of Directors Member

Jason is a co-founder of Armed Forces Brewing. He is a Network Systems Engineer and Team Leader for the U.S. Department of Defense. He graduated from Gallaudet University with a degree in Computer Science in 2007. Jason’s expertise is in Information Technology, Information Security, System Engineering, Project Management, Change Management, Budgeting, Acquisitions, and craft beer.  When he is not on-duty, Jason travels the United States to attend craft beer festivals and new brewery openings. He has been involved in Maryland craft beer legislation and testified before the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee on several pieces of legislation affecting Maryland’s craft beer industry and deaf business owners. Jason is also instrumental in the development of Armed Forces Brewing Brewery’s beer products and quality control.  

 

Name

Position

Age

Term of Office

Approx. Hours Per Week

Executive Officers:

Alan Beal

CEO and CFO

56

January 2019 to present

65

Bob Rupprecht

Chief Brewing Officer

53

January 2019 to present

0

Jeff Jennings

Chief Operating Officer

56

January 2019 to present

0

Directors:

Alan Beal

Director

56

January 2019 to present

65

Bob Rupprecht

Director

53

January 2019 to present

0

Jeff Jennings

Director

56

January 2019 to present

0


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Robert O’Neill

Director

44

June 2020 to present

0

Amit Rupani

Director

37

January 2019 to present

0

Jason Bailey

Director

37

January 2019 to present

0

 

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

 

From January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, the Company paid $29,000 in compensation to its executive officers and directors. From January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020, the Company paid $1,300 in compensation to its executive officers and directors The Company will pay existing officers in the future, and may hire additional officers in the future and pay them, and may also choose to compensate its directors in the future.

 

Name

Capacity in which

compensation was received

Cash Compensation

Other Compensation

Total Compensation

Executive Officers and Directors:

Alan Beal

CEO, CFO, Director

$30,300

$0

$30,300

Bob Rupprecht

CBO, Director

$0

$0

$0

Jeff Jennings

CBO, Director

$0

$0

$0

Robert O’Neill

Director

$0

$0

$0

Amit Rupani

Director

$0

$0

$0

Jason Bailey

Director

$0

$0

$0

 

Employment Agreements

 

The Company has not entered into employment agreements with any of its officers or directors as of the date of this Offering Circular.

 

Should any such agreements be entered into, they will be attached as Material Contracts in Exhibit 1A-6 to a subsequent filing of this Offering Circular.  

 

Equity Incentive Plan

 

The Company established an Equity Incentive Plan, effective as of September 10, 2020, for the benefit of certain individuals. Under the terms and conditions provided in this Equity Incentive Plan, stock options, vesting stock and stock awards may be authorized and granted to the Company’s directors, executive officers, employees and key employees or consultants. Stock options or a significant equity ownership position in the Company may be utilized by the Company in the future to attract one or more new key senior executives or others to manage and facilitate the Company’s growth. All stock, options or vesting stock granted under this Equity Incentive Plan will cause dilution to all Shareholders. The Equity Incentive Plan is attached as a Material Contract in Exhibit 1A-6 to this Offering Circular.

 

Board of Directors

 

The Company’s initial board of directors currently consists of six directors: Alan Beal, Bob Rupprecht, Jeff Jennings, Robert O’Neill, Amit Rupani and Jason Bailey. None of the Company’s directors are “independent” as defined in Rule 4200 of FINRA’s listing standards. The Company may appoint an independent director(s) to its board of directors in the future, particularly to serve


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on appropriate committees should they be established.

 

Committees of the Board of Directors

 

The Company may establish an audit committee, compensation committee, a nominating and governance committee and other committees to its Board of Directors in the future, but have not done so as of the date of this Offering Circular. Until such committees are established, matters that would otherwise be addressed by such committees will be acted upon by the entire Board of Directors.

 

Director Compensation

 

The Company currently does not pay its directors any compensation for their services as board members, with the exception of reimbursing board related expenses. In the future, the Company may compensate directors, particularly those who are not also employees and who act as independent board members, on either a per meeting or fixed compensation basis.

 

Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors

 

The Company’s Bylaws limit the liability of directors and officers of the Company to the maximum extent permitted by Delaware law. The Bylaws state that the Company shall indemnify any person who is or was a party to any action, lawsuit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative, and whether formal or informal, other than an action by, or in the right of, the Company, by reason of the fact that the person is or was an agent, officer, employee, or director of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as an agent, officer, employee, or director of another corporation, trust, partnership, joint venture, non-profit entity, or other enterprise (including without limitation with respect to employee benefit plans), against liability incurred in connection with the action, lawsuit, or proceeding, including any appeal from the action, lawsuit, or proceeding, if the person acted in good faith and in a manner that the person reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to any criminal action or action, lawsuit, or proceeding, if the person had no reasonable cause to believe that her or his conduct was unlawful.

 

The indemnification provisions of the Company’s Bylaws contain additional rights and obligations related to this subject. For additional information on indemnification and limitations on liability of the Company’s directors, officers, and others, please review the Company’s Bylaws, which are attached as Exhibit 1A-2B to this Offering Circular.

 

There is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any of the Company’s directors or officers as to which indemnification is required or permitted, and the Company is not aware of any threatened litigation or proceeding that may result in a claim for indemnification.

 

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN SECURITYHOLDERS

 

The following table of beneficial ownership sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of the Company’s shares as of the date of this Offering Circular. There is beneficial ownership of


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the Company shares at the time of this Offering by its directors or executive officers as set out below in the table.

 

Beneficial ownership and percentage ownership are determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and include voting or investment power with respect to the shares. This information does not necessarily indicate beneficial ownership for any other purpose.

 

Unless otherwise indicated and subject to applicable community property laws, to the Company’s knowledge, each shareholder named below possesses sole voting and investment power over their shares, where applicable. Percentage of beneficial ownership before the offering is based on 3,865,625 shares outstanding which includes 92,500 shares set aside for the Equity Incentive Plan that are not outstanding or have not been issued as of the date of this Offering Circular. 

 

The following table of beneficial ownership sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of all classes of the Company’s shares as of the date of this Offering Circular.

 

TABLE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

 

 

 

TABLE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP AFTER REGULATION A OFFERING

 

The following table of beneficial ownership sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of all classes of the Company’s Shares if all Shares are sold in the Regulation A offering.


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The two tables above do not reflect the anticipated dilution that will occur if the Company authorizes and issues additional shares of Class C Common Stock or shares of a different class of stock in the future, nor do they include dilution that will occur if any of the broker-dealers are issued warrants which ultimately are exercised. The tables do not reflect the anticipated dilution that will occur if the Company authorizes additional shares under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan. In addition, the Company has issued one convertible note to an investor in the amount of $100,000 which may be converted to stock at some point in the future. If so, further dilution will occur, but these shares that may be converted are not reflected in the two tables and are not included in any dilution calculations in this Offering Circular. For more information on this convertible note, or for any additional information regarding the table of beneficial ownership or any matter related to same, please contact the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Alan Beal, who will answer any questions you have regarding this matter.

 

INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN CERTAIN RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND AGREEMENTS

 

Kendall Almerico, securities counsel to the Company, is the holder of an option to exercise for 112,827 Shares of Class C Common Stock of the Company. Mr. Almerico’s law firm, Kendall A. Almerico, P.A., is counsel named in this Offering Circular as having prepared this Offering Circular. Except with respect to Mr. Almerico, no expert named in this Offering Circular as having prepared or certified any part of this Offering Circular or having given an opinion upon the validity of the securities being registered or upon other legal matters in connection with the Offering of the Shares of Class C Common Stock had, or is to receive, in connection with the offering, a substantial interest, directly or indirectly, in the Company.


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SECURITIES BEING OFFERED

 

The Company is offering up to $7,500,000.00 of its Shares of Class C Common Stock to investors in this Offering. The Shares being offered are held in book-entry form. The Shares, when issued, will be fully paid and non-assessable. This Offering Circular and this section do not purport to give a complete description of all rights related to the Shares of Class C Common Stock, and both are qualified in their entirety by the provisions of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 1A-2A) and its Bylaws (Exhibit 1A-2B), copies of which have been attached as Exhibits to this Offering Circular.

 

If all of the Shares in this Offering are sold, the Shares would represent approximately 16.25% of the issued and outstanding combined shares of the Company.  The Offering will remain open for 360 days from the date of this Offering Circular, unless terminated for any reason at the discretion of the Company, or unless extended by the Company. If such an extension of the Offering is to occur, an appropriate filing will be made with the SEC to provide notification of the extension.

 

The Company reserves the unqualified discretionary right to reject any subscription for Shares, in whole or in part.  If the Company rejects any offer to subscribe for the Shares, it will return the subscription payment, without interest. The Company's acceptance of your subscription will be effective when an authorized representative of the Company signs the Subscription Agreement.

 

There are three classes of stock in the Company as of the date of this Offering Circular: Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock. In this Offering, the Company is only selling Shares of Class C Common Stock. The Company does not expect to create any additional classes of stock during the next 12 months, but the Company is not limited from creating additional classes which may have preferred dividend, voting and/or liquidation rights or other benefits not available to holders of its Shares if it chooses to do so. The holders of the Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock have equal rights provided by law of the state of Delaware for stockholders of a Delaware corporation and the shares of Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock are identical in all respects, except that the holders of Shares of Class C Common Stock have no voting rights, except where expressly required by Delaware law. The rights, preferences and privileges of the Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock are set forth in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 1A-2A) and Bylaws (Exhibit 1A-2B) and are described in summary form in this section of the Offering Circular.

Subscription Price

 

The price per Share of Class C Common Stock in this Offering is $10.00 per Share. The minimum subscription that will be accepted from an investor is Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) (the "Minimum Subscription"), however, the Company reserves the right to accept a lower amount in the Company’s absolute discretion.

 

A subscription for Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) or more in Shares may be made only by tendering to the Company an executed Subscription Agreement (Exhibit 1A-4) delivered with this Offering


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Circular and the subscription price in a form acceptable to the Company.  The execution and tender of the documents required, as detailed in the materials, constitutes a binding offer to purchase the number Shares stipulated therein and an agreement to hold the offer open until the offer is accepted or rejected by the Company.

 

The subscription price of the Shares has been arbitrarily determined by the Company's management without regard to the Company's assets or earnings or the lack thereof, book value or other generally accepted valuation criteria and does not represent nor is it intended to imply that the Shares being offered have a market value or could be resold at that price, even if a sale were permissible. The valuation was arbitrarily determined by the Company, and not by an independent third party applying a specified valuation criteria. The subscription price is payable by check, wire transfer, ACH, credit or debit card payment or some other form acceptable to the Company as set out in this Offering Circular.

 

Voting Rights

 

Each holder of Class C Common Stock, as such, shall have no voting rights other than any which may exist under Delaware corporate law and shall not have the right to participate in any meeting of shareholders or to have notice of those meetings. If you purchase the Shares of Class C Common Stock offered, you will effectively have no voting rights and no control over management of the Company. You should not expect to be able to influence any decisions by management of the Company through voting on Company matters. Under Delaware law, non-voting shareholders are entitled to vote on certain matters despite having non-voting shares, which include, conversions and transfers, domestications, or continuances of the Company and amendments to the certificate of incorporation that would, unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation increase or decrease the aggregate number of authorized shares, increase or decrease the par value of the shares, or adversely alter or change the powers, preferences, or special rights of the shares.

 

Except as required by Delaware law or any designation with respect to any class of stock of the corporation, the entire shareholder voting power of the Company is vested solely and exclusively in the holders of the Class A Common Stock. Except as required by Delaware law, each holder of Class A Common Stock, as such, shall be entitled to one vote for each share of Class A Common Stock held of record by the holder on all matters on which shareholders generally are entitled to vote.  No Class A Common Stock is being sold in this Offering.

 

For a full description of the voting rights of the Shares offered herein, please review the Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 1A-2A) and Bylaws (Exhibit 1A-2B).

 

Jurisdiction of Disputes

 

The Subscription Agreement contains forum selection provisions identifying the state of Maryland as the exclusive forum for certain legal actions. This provision does not apply to legal actions arising under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Dividends


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The Company does not expect to declare dividends for holders of Shares in the foreseeable future. Dividends will be declared, if at all (and subject to the rights of holders of additional classes of securities, if any), in the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. Dividends, if ever declared, may be paid in cash, in property, securities or in stock of the Company, subject to the provisions of law, the Company’s Bylaws and the Certificate of Incorporation. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds of the Company available for dividends such sums as the Board of Directors, in its absolute discretion, deems proper as a reserve for working capital, to meet contingencies, for equalizing dividends, for repairing or maintaining any property of the Company, or for such other purposes as the Board of Directors shall deem in the best interests of the Company, and the Board of Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve in the manner in which it was created. Holders of the Company’s Class C Shares shall rank pari passu with each other and with any other series or class of the Company’s with respect to the payment of dividends.

 

Liquidation Rights

 

In the event of the dissolution of the Company, after payment or provision for payment of the debts and other liabilities of the Company, the holders of Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock will be entitled to receive, in proportion to the number of shares held, the remaining net assets of the Company.

 

Right of First Refusal

 

Article XIV of the Company’s Bylaws set out various restrictions on transfer that attach to the Shares of Class C Common Stock being sold in this Offering. In summary, the Bylaws state that the Class C Common Stock Shares sold in this Offering are subject to a Right of First Refusal. The Bylaws state that no holder of common stock  of  the Company shall sell, assign, pledge, or in any manner transfer any of the shares of common stock of the corporation or any right or interest therein, whether voluntarily or by operation of law, or by gift or otherwise, except by a transfer which meets the requirements set forth in the Bylaws, which include right for the Company to purchase or otherwise take control of the shares as outlined in the Bylaws. You should thoroughly read and understand the significance of these restrictions and seek the opinion of your investment advisors before purchasing the Shares being offered.

 

Drag-Along Rights

 

The Shares of Class C Common Stock being offered in this Offering Circular are subject to drag-along rights. You should read and understand the significance of these rights and seek the opinion of your investment advisors before purchasing the Shares being offered. In summary, the Company’s Bylaws state that the holders of a majority of the outstanding Class A Common Stock have the right to seek and approve a “Drag-Along Sale” of the Company.

 

As stated in Article XV of the Company’s Bylaws, the holder or holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Class A Common Stock (the “Drag-Along Seller”) have the right to seek and approve a drag-along sale of the corporation. If at any time, the Drag-Along Seller receives a bona fide offer from an Independent Purchaser for a Drag-Along Sale, the Drag-Along Seller shall have


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the right to require that each other shareholder participate in the sale in the manner provided in the Bylaws; provided, however, that no shareholder is required to transfer or sell any of its shares if the consideration for the Drag-Along Sale is other than cash or registered securities listed on an established U.S. securities exchange or traded on the NASDAQ National Market. You should be aware that there is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce this provision of the Bylaws and/or these drag along rights, and take that into account before making a decision to invest in the Company.

 

Additional material provisions of the drag-along rights include:

 

Every shareholder must promptly deliver to the Company’s board of directors a written notice of any offer or indication of interest for a Drag-Along Sale that it receives from a third party, whether the offer or indication of interest is formal or informal, binding or non-binding, or submitted orally or in writing, and a copy of the offer or indication of interest, if it is in writing. The foregoing written notice must state the name and address of the prospective acquiring party and, if the offer or indication of interest is not in writing, describe the principal terms and conditions of the proposed Drag-Along Sale. 

 

If the Drag-Along Seller approves a Drag-Along Sale (an “Approved Sale”), the Drag-Along Seller shall deliver a written notice (a “Drag-Along Notice”) to the Company and each shareholder no more than 10 days after the execution and delivery by all of the parties thereto of the definitive agreement entered into with respect to the Approved Sale and, in any event, no later than 20 days before the closing date of the Approved Sale. The Drag-Along Notice must describe in reasonable detail: (i) the name of the independent purchaser to whom the shares or assets are proposed to be sold; (ii) the proposed date, time, and location of the closing of the Approved Sale; (iii) the per share purchase price and the other material terms and conditions of the Approved Sale, including a description of any non-cash consideration in sufficient detail to permit the valuation of that consideration; and (iv) a copy of any form of agreement executed or proposed to be executed in connection the Approved Sale. 

 

From and after the effective date of a Drag-Along Notice, the Company, its board of directors, and every shareholder must do the following: (i) cooperate in good faith to authorize and consummate the Approved Sale; (ii) take all reasonably necessary actions that are requested by the board of directors or the Drag-Along Seller in connection with the consummation of the Approved Sale; (iii) if the Approved Sale requires the vote or approval of shareholders or any class of shareholders, each shareholder who is entitled to approve or vote on the Approved Sale shall approve, vote in favor of, give its consent to, raise no objection against, and refrain from exercising any appraisal or dissenters’ rights with respect to, the Approved Sale; (iv) execute and deliver (or cause to be executed and delivered) any acquisition agreement and other transaction documentation requested by the board of directors or the Drag-Along Seller to consummate the Approved Sale, so long as the acquisition agreement and other transaction documentation are on the same economic terms and conditions with respect to all the holders of common stock of the Company and comply with any applicable terms of any preferred stock that is outstanding, with respect to the preferred stock; (v) if the Approved Sale will constitute a sale of shares, each  


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shareholder shall (A) agree to sell all its shares (and any other securities of the Company) that are to be sold, exchanged, or otherwise transferred in the Approved Sale at the price and on the same economic terms and conditions as those shares (and any other securities of the Company) will be sold by the Drag-Along Seller or, if the Drag-Along Seller does not own any shares of a particular class, on the terms and conditions approved by the Drag-Along Seller (so long as those terms and conditions comply with the terms of the class of stock), and (B) deliver to the purchaser at the closing of the Approved Sale any and every certificate (if any) representing any of the shares that will be sold, exchanged, or otherwise transferred in the Approved Sale, together with one or more duly completed and executed letters of transmittal, transfer powers, assignments, or other applicable instruments of transfer in form and substance identical to those executed and delivered by the Drag-Along Seller in connection with the closing of the Approved Sale; and (vi) take all reasonably necessary actions that are requested by the board of directors or the Drag-Along Seller to accomplish the distribution of the aggregate consideration received from the Approved Sale.

 

Nothing in the Bylaws should be construed to grant to any shareholder any appraisal or dissenters’ rights with respect to an Approved Sale or give any shareholder a right to vote in any transaction for which the shareholder does not otherwise have any voting rights. To the extent lawful, every shareholder waives any and all such rights under Delaware Law and any other appraisal rights, dissenters’ rights, or similar rights arising in connection with an Approved Sale and grant to the Drag-Along Seller the sole right to approve or consent to a Drag-Along Sale, without the approval or consent of any other shareholders. 

 

The consideration to be received by a shareholder who owns any Class C Common Stock shall be the same form and amount of consideration per share of Class C Common Stock to be received by the Drag-Along Seller for its Class A Common Stock (or, if the Drag-Along Seller is given an option as to the form and amount of consideration to be received, the same option shall be given) and the terms and conditions of the sale shall, except as otherwise provided in the immediately succeeding sentence, be the same as those upon which the Drag-Along Seller sells its Class C Common Stock. 

 

With respect to an Approved Sale that is structured as a sale of all or substantially all the assets of the Company, each shareholder of the Company shall receive its share of the sale proceeds in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, and applicable law. If the Approved Sale is structured as a sale of shares, each shareholder will receive the consideration for its shares that is set forth in the acquisition agreement for the Approved Sale. Nothing prohibits a shareholder, or any member, partner, employee, or shareholder of a shareholder, from receiving either (i) additional ordinary and customary consideration for entering into restrictive covenants or bona fide employment agreements or similar arrangements in favor of the acquired party or any of its affiliates, or (ii) the right to make a debt or equity investment in the acquired party or any of its affiliates (whether directly or through retention or contribution of a portion of the shareholder’s shares). 


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Each shareholder who holds uncertificated shares of the Company authorizes the Secretary of the Company to transfer its shares on the books of the Company in connection with an Approved Sale and shall execute all documentation required by the Company with respect to that transfer. If a shareholder fails to deliver to the acquiring party at the closing of an Approved Sale a certificate for shares that are represented by a certificate and the related instruments of transfer, as required by the Bylaws, or, in lieu of any certificate that has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, an affidavit (and indemnification agreement) in form and substance acceptable to the board of directors that attests to the loss, theft, or destruction of the certificate, the shareholder: (i) will not be entitled to receive its share of the consideration from the Approved Sale with respect each share that is represented by the lost, stolen, or destroyed certificate, until the shareholder cures the failure (provided that no interest will be payable on the withheld consideration pending the shareholder’s cure of the failure, and the withheld consideration will be subject to reduction to reimburse the Company for any costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the Company in connection with the failure and subsequent cure), (ii) will cease to be a shareholder of the Company or to have any voting rights (if it had any voting rights) as a shareholder after the closing of the Approved Sale, (iii) will not be entitled to any distributions declared or made after the Approved Sale with respect to shares held by the shareholder, until the shareholder cures the failure, (iv) will have no other rights or privileges granted to shareholders under these Bylaws, and (v) in the event of liquidation of the Company, the shareholder’s rights with respect to the withheld consideration will be subordinate to the rights of any other shareholder. 

 

The fees and expenses of the Drag-Along Seller incurred in connection with a Drag-Along Sale and for the benefit of all shareholders (it being understood that costs incurred by or on behalf of a Drag-Along Seller for its sole benefit will not be considered to be for the benefit of all shareholders), to the extent not paid or reimbursed by the Company or the independent purchaser, shall be shared by all the shareholders on a pro rata basis, based on the consideration received by each shareholder; provided, that no shareholder shall be obligated to make any out-of-pocket expenditure before the consummation of the Drag-Along Sale. 

 

“Drag-Along Sale” means any transaction or series of related transactions pursuant to which an Independent Purchaser will acquire, whether by merger, liquidation, consolidation, reorganization, combination, recapitalization, or a sale, exchange, or other transfer, (A) all or substantially all of the assets of the Company determined on a consolidated basis, or (B) a majority of the Class A Common Stock (or any securities issued in respect of, or in exchange or substitution for, any of those shares in connection with any stock split, dividend, or combination, or any reclassification, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, exchange, or similar reorganization). 

 

For a full description of the drag-along rights of the Shares of Class C Common Stock offered herein, please review Article XV of the Bylaws (Exhibit 1A-2B).

 

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The Shares will not be subject to further calls or assessment by the Company. There are no restrictions on alienability of the Shares in the corporate documents other than those disclosed in this Offering Circular. The Company intends to engage Integral Transfer Agency USA Inc. to serve as the transfer agent and registrant for the Shares.

 

The Shares are uncertificated and, as such, will not contain legends, as such would exist on a stock certificate. However, the language of any such legends applicable to the Shares and as set out in this Offering Circular, will apply to each Share and shall govern the purchaser and holder of each such Share.

 

PERKS

 

The Company does not believe that the cost of fulfilling the shareholder benefits/perks listed above will materially impact the Use of Proceeds from this Offering. The Company has budgeted for the fulfillment of all shareholder benefits/perks from its ongoing operating revenues. At present, the Company believes that the estimated cost to the company related to the shareholder benefits/perks listed above is not material.

 

The Company also notes that some of the perks above involve the possible attendance at events. Due to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Company reserves the right to not hold such event at all, to hold such events in a virtual or online setting, or to hold such events in a manner otherwise modified as required by laws and restrictions imposed as a result of the pandemic.

 

 

DISQUALIFYING EVENTS DISCLOSURE

 

Recent changes to Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act prohibit an issuer from claiming an exemption from registration of its securities under such rule if the issuer, any of its predecessors, any affiliated issuer, any director, executive officer, other officer participating in the offering of the interests, general partner or managing member of the issuer, any beneficial owner of 20% or more of the voting power of the issuer’s outstanding voting equity securities, any promoter connected with the issuer in any capacity as of the date hereof, any investment manager of the issuer, any person that has been or will be paid (directly or indirectly) remuneration for solicitation of purchasers in connection with such sale of the issuer’s interests, any general partner or managing member of any such investment manager or solicitor, or any director, executive officer or other officer participating in the offering of any such investment manager or solicitor or general partner or managing member of such investment manager or solicitor has been subject to certain “Disqualifying Events” described in Rule 506(d)(1) of Regulation D subsequent to September 23, 2013, subject to certain limited exceptions. The Company is required to exercise reasonable care in conducting an inquiry to determine whether any such persons have been subject to such Disqualifying Events and is required to disclose any Disqualifying Events that occurred prior to September 23, 2013 to investors in the Company. The Company believes that it has exercised reasonable care in conducting an inquiry into Disqualifying Events by the foregoing persons and is aware of the no such Disqualifying Events.


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It is possible that (a) Disqualifying Events may exist of which the Company is not aware and (b) the SEC, a court or other finder of fact may determine that the steps that the Company has taken to conduct its inquiry were inadequate and did not constitute reasonable care. If such a finding were made, the Company may lose its ability to rely upon exemptions under Regulation A, and, depending on the circumstances, may be required to register the Offering of the Company’s Shares with the SEC and under applicable state securities laws or to conduct a rescission offer with respect to the securities sold in the Offering.

 

ERISA CONSIDERATIONS

 

Trustees and other fiduciaries of qualified retirement plans or IRAs that are set up as part of a plan sponsored and maintained by an employer, as well as trustees and fiduciaries of Keogh Plans under which employees, in addition to self-employed individuals, are participants (together, “ERISA Plans”), are governed by the fiduciary responsibility provisions of Title 1 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). An investment in the Shares by an ERISA Plan must be made in accordance with the general obligation of fiduciaries under ERISA to discharge their duties (i) for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to participants and their beneficiaries; (ii) with the same standard of care that would be exercised by a prudent man familiar with such matters acting under similar circumstances; (iii) in such a manner as to diversify the investments of the plan, unless it is clearly prudent not do so; and (iv) in accordance with the documents establishing the plan. Fiduciaries considering an investment in the Shares should accordingly consult their own legal advisors if they have any concern as to whether the investment would be inconsistent with any of these criteria.

 

Fiduciaries of certain ERISA Plans which provide for individual accounts (for example, those which qualify under Section 401(k) of the Code, Keogh Plans and IRAs) and which permit a beneficiary to exercise independent control over the assets in his individual account, will not be liable for any investment loss or for any breach of the prudence or diversification obligations which results from the exercise of such control by the beneficiary, nor will the beneficiary be deemed to be a fiduciary subject to the general fiduciary obligations merely by virtue of his exercise of such control. On October 13, 1992, the Department of Labor issued regulations establishing criteria for determining whether the extent of a beneficiary’s independent control over the assets in his account is adequate to relieve the ERISA Plan’s fiduciaries of their obligations with respect to an investment directed by the beneficiary. Under the regulations, the beneficiary must not only exercise actual, independent control in directing the particular investment transaction, but also the ERISA Plan must give the participant or beneficiary a reasonable opportunity to exercise such control, and must permit him to choose among a broad range of investment alternatives.

 

Trustees and other fiduciaries making the investment decision for any qualified retirement plan, IRA or Keogh Plan (or beneficiaries exercising control over their individual accounts) should also consider the application of the prohibited transactions provisions of ERISA and the Code in making their investment decision. Sales and certain other transactions between a qualified retirement plan, IRA or Keogh Plan and certain persons related to it (e.g., a plan sponsor, fiduciary, or service provider) are prohibited transactions. The particular facts concerning the sponsorship, operations and other investments of a qualified retirement plan, IRA or Keogh Plan may cause a wide range of persons to be treated as parties in interest or disqualified persons with respect to it.


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Any fiduciary, participant or beneficiary considering an investment in Shares by a qualified retirement plan IRA or Keogh Plan should examine the individual circumstances of that plan to determine that the investment will not be a prohibited transaction. Fiduciaries, participants or beneficiaries considering an investment in the Shares should consult their own legal advisors if they have any concern as to whether the investment would be a prohibited transaction.

 

Regulations issued on November 13, 1986, by the Department of Labor (the “Final Plan Assets Regulations”) provide that when an ERISA Plan or any other plan covered by Code Section 4975 (e.g., an IRA or a Keogh Plan which covers only self-employed persons) makes an investment in an equity interest of an entity that is neither a “publicly offered security” nor a security issued by an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the underlying assets of the entity in which the investment is made could be treated as assets of the investing plan (referred to in ERISA as “plan assets”). Programs which are deemed to be operating companies or which do not issue more than 25% of their equity interests to ERISA Plans are exempt from being designated as holding “plan assets.” Management anticipates that we would clearly be characterized as an “operating” for the purposes of the regulations, and that it would therefore not be deemed to be holding “plan assets.”

 

Classification of our assets of as “plan assets” could adversely affect both the plan fiduciary and management. The term “fiduciary” is defined generally to include any person who exercises any authority or control over the management or disposition of plan assets. Thus, classification of our assets as plan assets could make the management a “fiduciary” of an investing plan. If our assets are deemed to be plan assets of investor plans, transactions which may occur in the course of its operations may constitute violations by the management of fiduciary duties under ERISA. Violation of fiduciary duties by management could result in liability not only for management but also for the trustee or other fiduciary of an investing ERISA Plan. In addition, if our assets are classified as “plan assets,” certain transactions that we might enter into in the ordinary course of our business might constitute “prohibited transactions” under ERISA and the Code.

 

Under Code Section 408(i), as amended by the Tax Reform Act of 1986, IRA trustees must report the fair market value of investments to IRA holders by January 31 of each year. The Service has not yet promulgated regulations defining appropriate methods for the determination of fair market value for this purpose. In addition, the assets of an ERISA Plan or Keogh Plan must be valued at their “current value” as of the close of the plan’s fiscal year in order to comply with certain reporting obligations under ERISA and the Code. For purposes of such requirements, “current value” means fair market value where available. Otherwise, current value means the fair value as determined in good faith under the terms of the plan by a trustee or other named fiduciary, assuming an orderly liquidation at the time of the determination. We do not have an obligation under ERISA or the Code with respect to such reports or valuation although management will use good faith efforts to assist fiduciaries with their valuation reports. There can be no assurance, however, that any value so established (i) could or will actually be realized by the IRA, ERISA Plan or Keogh Plan upon sale of the Shares or upon liquidation of us, or (ii) will comply with the ERISA or Code requirements.

 

The income earned by a qualified pension, profit sharing or stock bonus plan (collectively, “Qualified Plan”) and by an individual retirement account (“IRA”) is generally exempt from


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taxation. However, if a Qualified Plan or IRA earns “unrelated business taxable income” (“UBTI”), this income will be subject to tax to the extent it exceeds $1,000 during any fiscal year. The amount of unrelated business taxable income in excess of $1,000 in any fiscal year will be taxed at rates up to 36%. In addition, such unrelated business taxable income may result in a tax preference, which may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. It is anticipated that income and gain from an investment in the Shares will not be taxed as UBTI to tax exempt shareholders, because they are participating only as passive financing sources.

 

INVESTOR ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS

 

The Shares will be sold only to a person who is not an accredited investor if the aggregate purchase price paid by such person is no more than 10% of the greater of such person’s annual income or net worth, not including the value of his primary residence, as calculated under Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In the case of sales to fiduciary accounts (Keogh Plans, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Qualified Pension/Profit Sharing Plans or Trusts), the above suitability standards must be met by the fiduciary account, the beneficiary of the fiduciary account, or by the donor who directly or indirectly supplies the funds for the purchase of the Shares. Investor suitability standards in certain states may be higher than those described in this Offering Circular. These standards represent minimum suitability requirements for prospective investors, and the satisfaction of such standards does not necessarily mean that an investment in the Company is suitable for such persons.

 

Each investor must represent in writing that he/she meets the applicable requirements set forth above and in the Subscription Agreement, including, among other things, that (i) he/she is purchasing the Shares for his/her own account and (ii) he/she has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that he/she is capable of evaluating without outside assistance the merits and risks of investing in the Shares, or he/she and his/her purchaser representative together have such knowledge and experience that they are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investing in the Shares. Transferees of the Shares will be required to meet the above suitability standards.

 

All potential purchasers of the Shares will be required to comply with know-your-customer and anti-money laundering procedures to comply with various laws and regulations, including the USA Patriot Act. The USA Patriot Act is designed to detect, deter and punish terrorists in the United States and abroad. The Act imposes anti-money laundering requirements on brokerage firms and financial institutions. Since April 24, 2002, all United States brokerage firms have been required to have comprehensive anti-money laundering programs in effect. To help you understand these efforts, the Company wants to provide you with some information about money laundering and the Company’s efforts to help implement the USA Patriot Act.

 

Money laundering is the process of disguising illegally obtained money so that the funds appear to come from legitimate sources or activities. Money laundering occurs in connection with a wide variety of crimes, including illegal arms sales, drug trafficking, robbery, fraud, racketeering and terrorism. The use of the United States financial system by criminals to facilitate terrorism  or other crimes could taint its financial markets. According to the United States State Department, one


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recent estimate puts the amount of worldwide money laundering activity at $1 trillion a year. As a result, the Company believes it is very important to fully comply with these laws.

 

By submitting a subscription agreement to the Company, you will be agreeing to the following representations. You should check the Office of Foreign Assets Control (the “OFAC”) website at http://www.treas.gov/ofac before making the following representations:

 

(1) You represent that the amounts invested by you in this Offering were not and are not directly or indirectly derived from any activities that contravene federal, state or international laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering laws and regulations. Federal regulations and Executive Orders administered by the OFAC prohibit, among other things, the engagement in transactions with, and the provision of services to, certain foreign countries, territories, entities and individuals. The lists of the OFAC-prohibited countries, territories, individuals and entities can be found on the OFAC website at http://www.treas.gov/ofac. In addition, the programs administered by the OFAC (the “OFAC Programs”) prohibit dealing with individuals1 or entities in certain countries, regardless of whether such individuals or entities appear on any OFAC list; 

 

(2)You represent and warrant that none of: (a) you; (b) any person controlling or controlled by you; (c) if you are a privately-held entity, any person having a beneficial interest in you; or (d) any person for whom you are acting as agent or nominee in connection with this investment is a country, territory, entity or individual named on an OFAC list, or a person or entity prohibited under the OFAC Programs. Please be advised that the Company may not accept any subscription amounts from a prospective purchaser if such purchasers cannot make the representation set forth in the preceding sentence. You agree to promptly notify the Company should you become aware of any change in the information set forth in any of these representations. You are advised that, by law, the Company may be obligated to “freeze the account” of any purchaser, either by prohibiting additional subscriptions from it, declining any redemption requests and/or segregating the assets in the account in compliance with governmental regulations, and that the Company may also be required to report such action and to disclose such purchaser’s identity to the OFAC; 

 

(3)You represent and warrant that none of: (a) you; (b) any person controlling or controlled by you; (c) if you are a privately-held entity, any person having a beneficial interest in you; or (d) any person for whom you are acting as agent or nominee in connection with this investment is a senior foreign political figure2, or any immediate family3 member or close associate4 of a senior foreign political figure, as such terms are defined in the footnotes  below; and 


1 These individuals include specially designated nationals, specially designated narcotics traffickers and other parties subject to OFAC sanctions and embargo programs.

2 A “senior foreign political figure” is defined as a senior official in the executive, legislative, administrative, military or judicial branch of a foreign government (whether elected or not), a senior official of a major foreign political party, or a senior executive of a foreign government-owned corporation. In addition, a “senior foreign political figure” includes any corporation, business or other entity that has been formed by, or for the benefit of, a senior foreign political figure.

3 “Immediate family” of a senior foreign political figure typically includes such figure’s parents, siblings, spouse, children and in-laws.

4 A “close associate” of a senior foreign political figure is a person who is widely and publicly known to maintain an unusually close relationship with such senior foreign political figure, and includes a person who is in a position to conduct substantial domestic and international financial transactions on behalf of such senior foreign political figure.


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(4)If you are affiliated with a non-U.S. banking institution (a “Foreign Bank”), or if you receive deposits from, make payments on behalf of, or handle other financial transactions related to a Foreign Bank, you represent and warrant to the Company that: (a) the Foreign Bank has a fixed address, and not solely an electronic address, in a country in which the Foreign Bank is authorized to conduct banking activities; (b) the Foreign Bank maintains operating records related to its banking activities; (c) the Foreign Bank is subject to inspection by the banking authority that licensed the Foreign Bank to conduct its banking activities; and (d) the Foreign Bank does not provide banking services to any other Foreign Bank that does not have a physical presence in any country and that is not a regulated affiliate. 

 

The Company is entitled to rely upon the accuracy of your representations. The Company may, but under no circumstances will it be obligated to, require additional evidence that a prospective purchaser meets the standards set forth above at any time prior to its acceptance of a prospective purchaser’s subscription. You are not obligated to supply any information so requested by the Company, but the Company may reject a subscription from you or any person who fails to supply such information.

 

TAXATION ISSUES

 

As noted above, this Offering Circular is not providing, or purporting to provide any tax advice to anyone. Every potential investor is advised to seek the advice of his, her or its own tax professionals before making this investment. The securities sold in this Offering may have issues related to taxation at many levels, including tax laws and regulations at the state, local and federal levels in the Unites States, and at all levels of government in non-U.S. jurisdictions.

                                                                

It is impractical to comment on all aspects of federal, state and local, and foreign tax laws that may affect the tax consequences of participation in the Company. Therefore, each prospective Shareholder should satisfy himself as to the tax consequences of participating in the Company by obtaining independent advice from his, her or its own tax advisers.  Furthermore, while the Company will furnish to you information to enable you to file the federal, state and local income tax returns for which you may be liable, preparation and filing of such forms shall be your responsibility.

 

Status of Company for Taxation Purposes

 

The Company will be treated as an entity separate from its Shareholders and classified as a corporation for federal income tax purposes. The Shares of Class C Common Stock are an investment in equity.  Each investor may be subject to federal or state income tax, as well as other taxes, and should consult their tax professional prior to investing.

 

Disposition of Shares of Class C Common Stock

 

There is no market for the resale of the Shares of Class C Common Stock. If a sale does occur, gain or loss realized on the sale of all or a portion of the Shares of Class C Common Stock by a


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Shareholder may be subject to taxation on capital gain or loss. Each investor should consult their tax professional prior to investing.

 

Dissolution or Liquidation of the Company

 

The Company does not anticipate dissolution or liquidation. In the event of a dissolution, however, the Company might be required to liquidate all or a portion of its assets during a limited period of time.  Any such sales would generate gains and losses as measured by the difference between the amount of sale proceeds and the adjusted basis of the assets sold.  If any asset sold were depreciable or amortizable, a gain probably would be produced since depreciation and amortization deductions decrease the adjusted tax basis.  The tax character of any gain resulting from the sale of such property would probably be ordinarily up to the amount of the asset's accumulated depreciation or amortization and long-term capital gain to the extent of the excess.  Each investor should consult their tax professional prior to investing.

 

Necessity of Prospective Shareholders Obtaining Independent Professional Advice

 

The foregoing analysis is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning, particularly since the income tax consequences of an investment in the Company are complex.  Accordingly, you are strongly urged to consult your tax advisor with specific reference to your own tax situation prior to investment in the Company.


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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Offering Circular and has duly caused this offering statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Annapolis, State of Maryland on April 8, 2021.

 

Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc.

By:  /s/ Alan Beal

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director

 

This offering statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:  /s/ Alan Beal

Alan Beal

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) and Director

April 8, 2021

 

By:  /s/ Jeff Jennings

Jeff Jennings

Chief Operating Officer and Director

April 8, 2021

 

By:  /s/ Bob Rupprecht

Chief Brewing Officer

April 8, 2021

 

By:  /s/ Robert O’Neill

Robert O’Neill

Director

April 8, 2021

 

By:  /s/ Amit Rupani

Amit Rupani

Director

April 8, 2021

 

By:  /s/ Jason Bailey

Jason Bailey

Director

April 8, 2021


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ADOPTING TYPED SIGNATURES

 

The undersigned hereby authenticate, acknowledge and otherwise adopt the typed signatures above and as otherwise appear in this filing and Offering.

 

By:  /s/ Alan Beal

Alan Beal

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) and Director

April 8, 2021

 

By:  /s/ Jeff Jennings

Jeff Jennings

Chief Operating Officer and Director

April 8, 2021

 

By:  /s/ Bob Rupprecht

Chief Brewing Officer

April 8, 2021

 

By:  /s/ Robert O’Neill

Robert O’Neill

Director

April 8, 2021

 

By:  /s/ Amit Rupani

Amit Rupani

Director

April 8, 2021

 

By:  /s/ Jason Bailey

Jason Bailey

Director

April 8, 2021


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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Delaware Corporation

Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and

for the years ended June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

 

 

April 2, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the opinion of management all adjustments necessary in order to make the interim financial

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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Table of Contents

 

Interim financial statements as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

 

 

Page

 

Balance Sheets

 

3

Statements of Operations

 

4

Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit as of June 30, 2020

 

5

Statements of Cash Flows

 

6

Notes to Financial Statements

 

7 - 13


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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Balance Sheets

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

 

ASSETS

 

June 30, 2020

 

December 31, 2019

Current assets

 

 

 

 

  Cash and cash equivalents

 

$                         71

 

$                     (155)

  Receivables and advances

 

                      1,163

 

                      6,093

     Total current assets

 

                      1,234

 

                      5,938

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

  Property, plant, and equipment, net

 

                         723

 

                      1,085

Total Assets

 

$                    1,957

 

$                    7,022

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$                  18,599

 

$                  21,774

  Loans from members

 

                    19,659

 

                    20,916

     Total current liabilities

 

                    38,258

 

                    42,690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

                  38,258

 

                 42,690

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity (deficit)

 

-

 

                  115,000

 Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 6M authorized;       3,750,000 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

                           38

 

                            -   

  Additional paid-in capital

 

                  114,962

 

-

   Net loss

 

                       (634)

 

                  (12,132)

   Accumulated Deficit

 

                (150,667)

 

                (138,535)

Total Stockholders' Deficit

 

                  (36,301)

 

                  (35,667)

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit

 

$                    1,957

 

$                    7,022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Statements of Operations

For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 and January 11, 2019 (Inception)  through June 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2020

 

June 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$                  445

 

$               4,514

Cost of goods sold

 

 

             6,930

Gross margin

 

                    445

 

               (2,417)

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

  General and administrative

 

                 1,079

 

                 3,762

  Sales and marketing

 

                       -   

 

                    820

  Professional fees

 

                       -   

 

                 5,728

Total operating expenses

 

                 1,079

 

               10,310

Net loss from operations

 

$                (634)

 

$           (12,727)

 

 

 

 

 

Basic loss per share

 

$                       0.00

 

$               0.003

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

3,750,000

 

3,750,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit as of June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Member's Equity

Common Stock

Additional Paid-In

 

Total Stockholders'

Shares

Par Value

Capital

            Accumulated Deficit

Equity (Deficit)

Balance as of January 11, 2019 (Inception)

$                      42,675

-

-

-

$                  (108,068)

$                    (65,393)

    Member contributions

                        72,325

-

-

 

-

                        72,325

    Net loss

-

-

-

 

                      (12,727)

                      (12,727)

Balance as of June 30, 2019

$                    115,000

                      -   

$            -   

$                              -   

$                  (120,795)

$                      (5,795)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2020

                      115,000

                      -   

              -   

                                -   

                    (150,667)

                      (35,667)

    Common stock issuance

                    (115,000)

        3,750,000

             38

                      114,962

-

                      115,000

    Net loss

-

-

-

 

                           (634)

                           (634)

Balance as of June 30, 2020

$                              -   

        3,750,000

$           38

$                   114,962

$                  (151,301)

$                    (36,301)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Statements of Cash Flows

For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 and January 11, 2019 (Inception)  through June 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

June 30, 2020

 

June 30, 2019

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

$         (634)

 

$      (12,727)

  Add Back Depreciation

 

             362

 

               362

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

  (Increase) Decrease in receivables and advances

 

          4,930

 

               298

  Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

        (3,175)

 

            4,984

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

          1,483

 

          (7,083)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

   Proceeds from loans from members

 

        (1,257)

 

               (20)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

        (1,257)

 

               (20)

   Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

             226

 

          (1,247)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

           (155)

 

            1,092

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$             71

 

$           (155)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

1.Nature of Operations 

 

Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc. (which may be referred to as the “Company”, “we,” “us,” or “our”) was formed in Delaware on January 11, 2019* (See Note 2 – Principles of Combination). The Company had undergone an entity classification change and restructuring from an LLC (Seawolf Brewing Company LLC) to a Corporation (Seawolf Brewing Company, Inc.) with a subsequent name change to Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc. The Company is a brewery that was founded in the spirit of the U.S. military. The Company’s headquarters are in Annapolis, MD.

 

Since Inception, the Company has relied on contributions from owners and securing loans to fund its operations. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had negative working capital and will likely incur additional losses prior to generating positive working capital. These matters raise substantial concern about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern (see Note 10). During the next twelve months, the Company intends to fund its operations with funding from a crowdfunding campaign (and funds from revenue producing activities, if and when such can be realized. If the Company cannot secure additional short-term capital, it may cease operations. These financial statements and related notes thereto do not include any adjustments that might result from these uncertainties.

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are designed to conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements for the years presented have been included.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates will occur in the near term.

Fair value measurement

 

The Company is required to determine the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based  on the price that would   be received to sell the asset or pay to transfer the liability to a market participant. Fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. The fair value of certain assets and liabilities approximates carrying value, because of the short-term nature of the accounts, including other current assets and accounts payable.


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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Company has a limited operating history. The Company's business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the United States.  A host of factors beyond the Company's control could cause fluctuations in these conditions. Adverse conditions may include recession, downturn or otherwise, local competition or changes in consumer taste. These adverse conditions could affect the Company's financial condition and the results of its operations.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company maintains its cash with a major financial institution located in the United States of America, which it believes to be credit worthy. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures balances up to $250,000. At times, the Company may maintain balances in excess of the federally insured limits.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers short-term, highly liquid investment with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.

 

Accounts receivable

 

The Company generally extends 30 days of credit to its customers and reviews its receivable portfolio for potential doubtful collections at year-end.  Uncollectible receivables are written off using the direct write-off method. To date, the Company has had no significant write-offs of receivables.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories consist of raw materials, work in process and finished goods. Raw materials, which principally consist of hops, malts, barley, other brewing ingredients and packaging materials, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value. The cost elements of work in process and finished goods inventory consist of raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. Work in process is beer held in tanks prior to packaging. Finished goods include retail merchandise and packaged beer. A significant change in the timing or level of demand for certain products, as compared to forecasted amounts, may result in recording provisions for excess or expired inventory in the future.


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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Property and equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life.

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Income taxes

 

Income taxes are provided for using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in the respective jurisdictions in which we operate. The Company assesses the realizability of deferred tax assets and provides a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that at least a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The realizability of deferred tax assets depends on the ability to generate sufficient taxable income within the carryback or carryforward periods provided for in the tax law for each applicable tax jurisdiction and also considers all available positive and negative evidence.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"). Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contracts with our customers are satisfied. Prior to the adoption of ASC 606, we recognized revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement existed, delivery of products had occurred, the sales price was fixed or determinable and collectability was reasonably assured. The Company generates revenues by selling beer. The Company’s payments are generally collected at a later date due to the nature of the royalty account arrangement with its third-party logistics provide, which may be collected at various times through the year.

 

Major customers

 

For the periods of January 1 to June 30 in both 2020 and 2019 one major customer accounted for at least 90% of revenues.

 

Shipping and Handling

 

The Company records freight costs billed to customers for shipping and handling as revenue. Shipping and handling expense related to costs incurred to deliver product are recognized within cost of revenue. The Company accounts for shipping and handling activities that occur after control has transferred as a fulfillment cost rather than a separate performance obligation, and the costs of shipping and handling are recognized concurrently with the related revenue.


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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Cost of revenue

 

Cost of revenue for our brewing operations consists primarily of raw materials, labor and overhead costs. These costs include brewing materials, such as hops and malts, packaging materials, including cans, both direct and indirect labor, facility costs, inbound freight charges, utilities, maintenance costs, and other manufacturing overhead. Cost of revenue for our bar consists primarily of direct costs for labor, beer, wine, food and merchandise. The components of cost of net revenue are variable in nature, change with sales volume, are influenced by product mix and are subject to increases or decreases based on fluctuations in commodity costs.

 

Operating expenses

 

Administrative expenses are expensed as incurred.

 

Organizational Costs

 

In accordance with FASB ASC 720, organizational costs, including accounting fees, legal fee, and costs of incorporation, are expensed as incurred.

 

Advertising

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred.

 

Accounting Pronouncement Recently Adopted

 

In February 2019, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, that requires organizations that lease assets, referred to as "lessees", to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. ASU 2019-02 will also require disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases and will include qualitative and quantitative requirements. The new standard for nonpublic entities will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on the financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In November 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2019-08, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Codification Improvements— Share-Based Consideration Payable to a Customer,


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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

which simplifies and increases comparability of accounting for nonemployee share-based payments, specifically those made to customers ASU No. 2019-08 will affect companies that issue share-based payments (e g., options or warrants) to their customers.

 

Similar to issuing a cash rebate to a customer, issuing a share-based payment to a customer can incentivize additional purchases. The share-based payments can also serve a strategic purpose by aligning the interests of a supplier and its customer, because the customer’s additional purchases increase its investment in the supplier.

 

In August 2018, amendments to existing accounting guidance were issued through Accounting Standards Update 2018-15 to clarify the accounting for implementation costs for cloud computing arrangements. The amendments specify that existing guidance for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software also applies to implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and early application is permitted.

 

We have recorded no significant stock based compensation but continually evaluate the effect that the updated standard will have on the financial statements and related disclosures.

 

The FASB issues ASUs to amend the authoritative literature in ASC. There have been a number of ASUs to date, including those above, that amend the original text of ASC. Management believes that those issued to date either (i) provide supplemental guidance, (ii) are technical corrections, (iii) are not applicable to us or (iv) are not expected to have a significant impact our financial statements.

 

2. Inventories 

 

At June 30, 2020 and 2019 the Company had no inventory on hand and supplied its historical demand on a make to order basis.

 

3.Receivables and Advances 

 

At June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 the Company had total receivables of $1,163 and $6,093, respectively, which were due from its primary distributor.

 

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Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

 

Property, Plant & Equipment consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

 

Kegs

 

$2,169

$2,169

Accumulated Depreciation

 

(1,446)

(1,084)

Total

 

$723

$1,085

 

Depreciation expense was $362 for both six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.

 

5.Loans and Related Party Transactions 

 

From time to time, one of the founders of the Company issued loans to the Company to fund the business. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 the balance of the loans were $19,659 and $20,916, respectively. (See Note 11)

 

6.  Income Taxes 

 

The Company has filed its income tax return for the period ended December 31, 2019, which will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service under the statute of limitations for a period of three years from the date it is filed. The Company is taxed as a C Corporation. On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was signed into law. The CARES Act provides a substantial stimulus and assistance package intended to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including tax relief and government loans, grants and investments.  The Company has not completed its determination of the accounting implications of the CARES Act on its tax accruals.  However, the Company has reasonably estimated the effects of the CARES Act to have $0 impact to income tax expense. As the Company completes its analysis of the CARES Act, collects and prepares necessary data, and interprets any additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard- setting bodies, the Company may make adjustments to the provisional amounts. Those adjustments may materially impact the Company’s provision for income taxes in the period in which the adjustments are made.

 

7.Stockholders’ Equity 

 

Member’s Equity and Common Stock

 

Prior to the conversion from Seawolf Brewing Company LLC to Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc, a Delaware Corporation, the Company had $115,000 in total contributions from members.  All


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members units were converted into Common Stock   The Company converted these majority membership units to common shares at a 1:742 unit to share ratio. The Company authorized  

 

Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

6,000,000 shares, $0.00001 par value. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had 3,750,000 shares issued and outstanding.

 

9.   Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company is not currently involved with and does not know of any pending or threatening litigation against the    Company as of June 30, 2020.

 

10.  Going Concern

 

These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. The Company began operation in 2019 and incurred a loss since inception. The Company’s ability to continue is dependent upon management’s plan to raise additional funds and achieve profitable operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is not able to continue as a going concern.

 

11.  Subsequent Events

 

In October 2020, the Company issued a convertible note for $100,000 with a maturity in 2022 which provided for, among other features, the potential conversion into common stock at a 10% discount or $10 per share price.  In the event of any default this convertible note provides for 8% interest on the outstanding balance during the period of default.

 

On February 1, 2021, Seawolf Brewery LLC entered into an assignment agreement to assign certain assets to Armed Forces Brewing Co. Inc., including but not limited to assigned trademarks, intellectual property, and exclusive right to grant licenses and rights with respective to the intellectual property.

 

Other than this assignment, Seawolf Brewery LLC has remained dormant since the creation of the entity that is now Armed Forces Brewing Company Inc. but remains open for purposes of collection of receivables that are owed and outstanding, with a planned dissolution of Seawolf Brewery LLC contemplated in 2021.

 

In March 2021 the company had two issuances of common stock under its Regulation D offering.  The proceeds from these issuances totaled $125,000 in exchange for a total of 15,625 shares.

 

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The Company operates in a single operating segment and thus a single reporting segment.


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PART III: EXHIBITS

 

Index to Exhibits

Description                           Item               Exhibit 

Broker-Dealer Services Agreement with Dalmore Group, LLC

Item 17.1

1A-1

Charters (including amendments)

Item 17.2

1A-2A

Bylaws

Item 17.2

1A-2B

Form Of Subscription Agreement

Item 17.4

1A-4

Material Contracts

Item 17.6

1A-6

Consent of Independent Auditor

Item 17.11

1A-11

Legal Opinion of Kendall Almerico

Item 17.12

1A-12


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