BWMG Brownies Marine Group Inc (PK)

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Description of business –Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” or “BWMG”) designs, tests, manufactures and distributes recreational hookah diving, yacht based scuba air compressor and nitrox generation systems, scuba and water safety products through its wholly owned subsidiary Trebor Industries, Inc. and manufactures and sells high pressure air and industrial gas compressor packages through its wholly owned subsidiary Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc. The Company sells its products both on a wholesale and retail basis, and does so from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Company does business as (dba) Brownie’s Third Lung, the dba name of Trebor Industries, Inc. and Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc. The Company’s common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets (Pink) under the symbol “BWMG”.

On August 7, 2017, Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc. entered into an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Lenhardt & Wagner GmbH (“L&W”), a German-based company engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of high pressure air and industrial gas compressor packages. Under the terms of the Exclusive Distribution Agreement, we were appointed the exclusive distributor of L&W’s complete product line in North America and South America, including the Caribbean (the “Territory”). Pursuant to an intercompany assignment, Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc., our newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary (“BHP”), is party to the agreement. Through BHP we expect to conduct business and build the brand name “L&W Americas/LWA”, establishing sales, distribution and service centers for high pressure air and industrial gas systems in the dive, fire, CNG, military, scientific, recreational and aerospace industries. Our goal will be to build a network of jobbers, dealers, installers and high-pressure compressor distributors throughout the Territory by leveraging our know-how, brand awareness, complimentary products and creating sustainable distribution and core product OEM integration relationships.

In December 2017, the Company formed a new wholly-owned subsidiary BLU3, Inc. The Company was formed to develop and market an innovation electric shallow dive system that is completely portable to the user. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 the company has had limited operations.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-K. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of a normal and recurring nature considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 may not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019.

For further information, refer to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Definition of fiscal year – The Company’s fiscal year end is December 31.

Principles of Consolidation -The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BWMG and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Trebor Industries, Inc., Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc. and BLU3, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

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

Cash and equivalents – Only highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less are classified as cash and equivalents. These investments are stated at cost, which approximates market value.

Going Concern – The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the twelve-month period following the date of these consolidated financial statements. We incurred net losses for the three months ended years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 of $246,045 and $217,940, respectively. The Company had an accumulated deficit as of March 31, 2019 of $10,446,823.

Because the Company believes that existing operational cash flow may not be sufficient to fund presently anticipated operations, this raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, the Company will continue to raise additional funds as needed and is currently exploring alternative sources of financing. The Company has issued a number of common shares and convertible debentures as an interim measure to finance working capital needs and may continue to raise additional capital through sale of restricted common stock or other securities or obtaining short term loans.

If BWMG fails to raise additional funds when needed, or does not have sufficient cash flows from sales, it may be required to scale back or cease operations, liquidate assets and possibly seek bankruptcy protection. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

Accounts receivable – Accounts receivable consist of amounts due from the sale of all of our products to wholesale and retail customers. The allowance for doubtful accounts are estimated based on historical customer experience and industry knowledge. The allowances for doubtful accounts totaled $9,200 and $9,200 at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Inventory – Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is principally determined by using the average cost method that approximates the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method of accounting for inventory. Inventory consists of raw materials as well as finished goods held for sale. The Company’s management monitors the inventory for excess and obsolete items and makes necessary valuation adjustments when indicated.

Property and equipment and leasehold improvements – Property and equipment and leasehold improvement is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation or amortization. Depreciation and amortization is provided principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or term of the lease, which are primarily 3 to 5 years. The cost of repairs and maintenance is charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for property betterments and renewals are capitalized. Upon sale or other disposition of a depreciable asset, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in other income (expense).

The Company periodically evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful lives of fixed assets or whether the remaining balance of fixed assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. The Company uses an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the fixed assets in measuring their recoverability.

Revenue Recognition

On January 1, 2018, we adopted the new accounting standard ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” and all the related amendments. This standards core principle is that a company should recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to receive. The new revenue standard was applied using the modified retrospective method. As a result of the adoption of this standard, there was no impact on the prior year financial statements.

We recognize the sale of products under single performance obligations upon shipment of the units as that is when ownership is transferred and our performance is completed. Revenues from repair and maintenance activities is recognized when the repairs are completed and the units have been shipped.

Advertising and marketing costs – The Company expenses the costs of producing advertisements and marketing material at the time production occurs, and expenses the costs of communicating advertisements and participating in trade shows in the period in which they occur. Advertising and trade show expense incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, totaled $1,046 and $ 16,249, respectively.

Research and development costs – The Company accounts for research and development costs in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 730-10, Research and Development (“ASC 730-10”). Under ASC 730-10, all research and development costs must be charged to expense as incurred. Accordingly, internal research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Third-party research and developments costs are expensed when the contracted work has been performed or as milestone results have been achieved. Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both present and future products are expensed in the period incurred. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 the Company incurred research and development costs of $29,568 and $6,432, respectively.

Customer deposits and unearned revenue and returns policy – The Company typically takes a minimum 50% deposit against custom and large tankfill systems prior to ordering and/or building the systems. The remaining balance due is payable upon delivery, shipment, or installation of the system. There is no provision for cancellation of custom orders once the deposit is accepted, nor return of the custom ordered product. Additionally, returns of all other merchandise are subject to a 15% restocking fee as stated on each sales invoice. Customer deposits and unearned revenue totaled $307,145 and $245,907 at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Warranty policy – Under the provisions of FASB ASC 460, Guarantor’s Guarantees, the Company accrues a liability for estimated warranty policy costs based on historical information and experience. The Company provides our customers with an industry standard one year warranty on systems sold and recognizes a warranty reserve based on gross sales multiplied by the historical warranty expense return rate The warranty reserve at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was charged to cost of net revenues and is included in accrued expenses and is deemed sufficient to absorb any material or labor costs that might be incurred on sales recorded during the period. The Company recognized a reserve for warranty work in 2018 of $8,834. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 the Company increased the reserve by $1,709 to a total of $10,543.

Income taxes – On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Jobs Act”) was signed into law making significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Changes include, but are not limited to, a United States corporate tax rate decrease from 35% to 21% effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017.

The Company accounts for its income taxes under the assets and liabilities method, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent the Company believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets that do not meet the criteria for recognition. In the event the Company were to determine that it would be able to realize deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, they would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company follows the accounting guidance which provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized initially and in subsequent periods. Also included is guidance on measurement, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

Stock-based compensation – The Company accounts for all compensation related to stock, options or warrants using a fair value based method whereby compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to calculate the fair value of options and warrants issued to both employees and non-employees.

Stock issued for compensation is valued on the effective date of the agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which includes determination of the fair value of the share-based transaction. The fair value is determined through use of the quoted stock price.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized share based compensation with a fair value of $92,051 and $25,000, respectively.

Beneficial conversion features on convertible debentures – A beneficial conversion feature arises when the conversion price of a convertible instrument is below the per share value of the underlying stock into which it is convertible. The fair value of the stock upon which to base the beneficial conversion feature (BCF) computation has been determined through use of the quoted stock price.

Fair value of financial instruments – Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. An entity is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

Inputs are used in applying the various valuation techniques and broadly refer to the assumptions that market participants use to make valuation decisions, including assumptions about risk. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. However, the determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Company. Management considers observable data to be market data which is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, provided by multiple, independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market. The categorization of an investment within the hierarchy is based upon the pricing transparency of the investment and does not necessarily correspond to the Company’s perceived risk of that investment.

At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018,, the carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, accounts receivable – related parties, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, customer deposits and unearned revenue, other liabilities, and convertible debentures, approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

Earnings per common share – Basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities. Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding common shares during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common stock equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Common stock equivalent shares are excluded from the computation if their effect is antidilutive. At March 31 2019 and March 31, 2018, 68,386,823 and 62,164,296, respectively, potentially dilutive shares were not recognized as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. These shares reflect shares potentially issuable under convertible note agreements, outstanding warrants, outstanding stock options and the conversion of preferred stock.

New accounting pronouncements

In June 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2018-7, “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (Topic 718) amending the scope of Topic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. The amendments specify that Topic 718 applies to all share-based payment transactions in which a grantor acquires goods or services to be used or consumed in a grantor’s own operations by issuing share-based payment awards. The amendments specify that nonemployee share-based payments are measured at grant-date fair value with the grant date being defined when the parties reach a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions of the share-based award. ASU 2018-07 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that fiscal year. The adoption of ASU 2018—07 did not have an impact on our operations, cash flows or financial condition.

In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-05, “Income Taxes” (Topic 740) amending previous guidance on accounting and disclosures for income taxes addressing changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). This standard addresses the recognition of taxes payable or refundable in the current year and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets following passage of the Act. ASU 2018-5 had an enactment date of December 22, 2017. We do not believe this ASU had a material impact on our results of operation, cash flows or financial condition.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which will amend current lease accounting to require lessees to recognize (i) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis, and (ii) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. ASU 2016-02 does not significantly change lease accounting requirements applicable to lessors; however, certain changes were made to align, where necessary, lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.

This standard will not have a material impact on our consolidated statement of operations however, the recognition of right of use assets and real estate operating lease liabilities will have a material impact on our consolidated balance sheet presentation. Adoption of this standard resulted in additional right of use assets and additional liabilities of approximately $635,613 based on the present fair value of the remaining minimum rental payments under our current real property lease obligations. See Note 12

The Company believes there was no other new accounting guidance adopted, but not yet effective that either has not already been disclosed in prior reporting periods or is relevant to the readers of our consolidated financial statements.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized an additional reserve for obsolete or slow moving inventory of approximately $100,000.

Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $3,563 and $4,553 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Other assets at March 31, 2019 of $24,649 consisted of refundable deposits $6,649 and an unamortized license fee of $18,000. Other assets at December 31, 2018 of $26,147 consisted of refundable deposits $6,649 and an unamortized license fee of $19,498.

The Company sells to three (3) entities owned by the brother of Robert Carmichael, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and three (3) companies owned by the Chief Executive Officer as further discussed in Note 7 - RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS. Combined sales to these six (6) entities for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, represented 26.59% and 30.67% respectively, of total net revenues.

In excess of 90% of our total net revenues are made up of product sales to customers within the state of Florida.

Net revenues and accounts receivable – related parties – The Company sells products to Brownie’s Southport Divers, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers, and Brownie’s Yacht Toys, owned by the brother of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Terms of sale are no more favorable than those extended to any of the Company’s other customers with similar sales volumes. Combined net revenues from these entities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, totaled $138,664 and $157,832, respectively. Accounts receivable from Brownie’s SouthPort Diver’s, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers and Brownie’s Yacht Toys, l at March 31, 2019, was $24,403, $4,611and $16,553, respectively. Accounts receivable from Brownie’s SouthPort Diver’s, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers, and Brownie’s Yacht Toys at December 31, 2018, was $49,443, $7,731, and $8,646, respectively.

The Company sells products to Brownie’s Global Logistics, LLC. (“BGL”) and 940 Associates, Inc. fully owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer directly. Terms of sale are more favorable than those extended to BWMG’s regular customers, but no more favorable than those extended to Brownie’s strategic partners. Terms of sale to BGL approximate cost or include a nominal margin. These terms are consistent with those extended to Brownie’s strategic partners. Strategic partner terms on a per order basis include promotion of BWMG’s technologies and “Brownie’s” brand, offered only on products or services not offered for resale, and must provide for reciprocal terms or arrangements to BWMG on strategic partners’ product or services. BGL is fulfilling the strategic partner terms by providing exposure for BWMG’s technologies and “Brownie’s” brand in the yachting and exploration community world-wide through its operations. Combined net revenues from these three entities for three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, were $810 and $0, respectively. Accounts receivable from BGL, 940 Associates, Inc. and the Chief Executive Officer totaled $14,766 and $12,603 at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Accounts payable – related parties – The Company had accounts payable to related parties of $142,212 and $125,243 at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The balance payable at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was due to Brownie’s Global Logistics, LLC, and 940 associates two companies affiliated with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and directly to the CEO.

Royalties expense – related parties – The Company has Exclusive License Agreements with 940 Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “940A”), an entity owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, to license the trademark “Brownies Third Lung”, “Tankfill”, “Brownies Public Safety” and various other related trademarks as listed in the agreement. This license agreement requires the Company to pay 940A 2.5% of gross revenues per quarter. Total royalty expense for the above agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 as disclosed on the face of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations totaled $10,223 and $9,927, respectively.

On August 1, 2017, Mr. Mikkel Pitzner was appointed by the Company’s board of directors to serve on the Company’s board of directors, filling a vacancy on the board. Mr. Pitzner shall serve on the board of directors and shall hold office until the next election of directors by stockholders and until his successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation or removal. The Company has agreed to pay Mr. Pitzner an annual fee of $6,000 and has issued Mr. Pitzner 2,000,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $25,000 and an additional 1,666,667 with a fair value of $20,883 under a two month consulting agreement expiring in January 2019. In December 2018, Mr. Pitzner was issued 708,287 common shares in payment of accrued director fees through December 31, 2018. The shares were valued at $0.0195 per share, totaling $13,812, the fair value on the date of grant. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 the Company recorded $31,250 of stock compensation pursuant to this agreement.

In January 2018, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Dana Allan for his services for serving on our board of directors. The grant date fair value of the shares issued was $50,200 and were expensed during the year ended December 31, 2018. Mr. Allan also received 552,742 shares for his services on our board of directors with a grant date fair value of $10,778 and were expensed during the year ended December 31, 2018. Mr. Allen resigned as a director effective March 31, 2019.

In December 2018, the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of common stock to our CEO as an incentive bonus. As the shares are subject to continued employment by the CEO through January 2, 2020, the Company has treated the shares as issued but not as yet outstanding. Expense for the issuance is being recognized over the full vesting period, and accordingly, the Company recognized stock compensation expense of $10,576 as of December 31, 2018. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 the Company recognized additional stock compensation expense of $45,876. The Total amount of expense recorded as of March 31, 2019 is $56,452.

Stock options outstanding from patent purchase – Effective March 3, 2009, the Company entered into a Patent Purchase Agreement with Robert M. Carmichael, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Company purchased several patents it had previously been paying royalties on and several related unissued patents. In exchange for the Intellectual Property, the Company issued Mr. Carmichael 234 stock options at a $1,350 exercise price expiring ten years from the effective date of grant. The options expired on March 2, 2019 without being exercised.

Commencing in February, 2019, the Company began paying Mr. Pitzner $9,300 per month, inclusive of a $1,300 auto allowance, for consulting services. These payments are not covered by a written agreement.

Balances due certain vendors are in arrears to varying degrees. The Company is handling all delinquent accounts on a case-by-case basis.

(*) Initial balance of $200,000 non-convertible note dated July 7, 2013. The note carries a 0% interest rate and is due on demand.

Convertible debentures consist of the following at March 31, 2019:

(1) The Company borrowed $10,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture. The lender at their option may convert all or part of the note plus accrued interest into common stock at a price of thirty percent (30%) discount as determined from the average four (4) highest closing bid prices over the preceding five (5) trading days. The Company valued the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible debenture at $4,286, which was accreted to interest expense over the period of the note. The discount has been fully amortized as of December 31, 2018.

(2) The Company entered into a 6% Secured Convertible Promissory Note, due December 1, 2018, subject to extension. The Note is secured with such assets of the Company equal to the principal and accrued interest, and is guaranteed by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Trebor Industries, Inc. and Brownie’s High Pressor Compressor Services, Inc. and the personal guarantee of Robert M. Carmichael, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The conversion price under the Note range from $0.02 per share if converted in the first year to $0.125 if converted in year five. The lender may convert at any time until the debenture plus accrued interest is paid in full. Various other fees and penalties apply if payments or conversions are not done timely by the Company. The lender will be limited to maximum conversion of 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company at any one time. The Note was extended subsequent to year end for one additional year with a reduction in the conversion price to $0.01 per share. The Company recorded a debt discount initially of $12,500 which was fully amortized as of December 31, 2018.

(3) The Company entered into a 6% Secured Convertible Promissory Note, due December 4, 2018, subject to extension. The Note is secured with such assets of the Company equal to the principal and accrued interest, and is guaranteed by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Trebor Industries, Inc. and Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc. and the personal guarantee of Robert M. Carmichael, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The conversion price under the Note range from $0.02 per share if converted in the first year to $0.125 if converted in year five. The lender may convert at any time until the debenture plus accrued interest is paid in full. Various other fees and penalties apply if payments or conversions are not done timely by the Company. The lender will be limited to maximum conversion of 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company at any one time. The Note was extended subsequent to year end for one additional year with a reduction in the conversion price to $0.01 per share. The Company recorded a debt discount initially of $12,500 which was fully amortized as of December 31, 2018.

From time to time the Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including matters relating to product liability claims. Such product liability claims sometimes involving wrongful death or injury have historically been covered by product liability insurance, which provided coverage for each claim up to $1,000,000. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company did not renew its product liability insurance since the renewal policy amount was cost prohibitive. As of August 15, 2017, the Company has obtained Product Liability Insurance, although prior claims are not covered under the new policy. The initial term of the policy was through August 14, 2018 and was renewed through August 14, 2019.

In addition, as previously disclosed, the Company, Trebor and other third parties, are each named as a co-defendants under actions initially filed in March 2015 in the Circuit Court of Broward County under Case No. CACE-15-03238 and CACE -16-0000242 by the Estate of Ernesto Rodriguez, claiming wrongful death and products liability resulting in the decedent’s drowning death while using a Brownie’s Third Lung product. This claim falls outside the Company’s period of insurance coverage. Plaintiff has claims damages exceeding $1,000,000. A default judgment was entered against Trebor in 2015 due to its failure to timely respond to the complaint. On November 2, 2016, the court granted plaintiff’s motion for sanctions against our company for frivolous litigation relating to our attempt to have the matter dismissed and granted the plaintiff’s motion to strike our motion for summary judgment due to our initial default. The Company believes the claim to be a Workers Compensation claim relating exclusively against other non-affiliated defendants and without merit, and will aggressively defend this action and to appeal the default judgment. In the event Trebor is unable to overturn the default judgment and the defendants are determined to be at fault, we would seek to allocate damages among all of the other parties, including the plaintiff. At this time, the amount of any loss, or range of loss, cannot be reasonably estimated due to the undetermined validity of any claim or claims made by plaintiff and the mitigating factors among the parties. Therefore, the Company has not recorded reserves and contingent liabilities related to this matter. However, in the future, as the case progresses, the Company may be required to record a contingent liability or reserve for these matters.

On August 14, 2014, the Company entered into a new lease commitment. Terms of the new lease include thirty-seven-month term commencing on September 1, 2014; payment of $5,367 security deposit; base rent of approximately $4,000 per month over the term of the lease plus sales tax; and payment of 10.76% of annual operating expenses (i.e. common areas maintenance), which is approximately $2,000 per month subject to periodic adjustment. On December 1, 2016, we entered into an amendment to the initial lease agreement, commencing on October 1, 2017, extending the term for an additional eighty-four months, expiring September 30, 2024. The base rent was increased to $4,626 per month with a 3% annual escalation throughout the amended term.

On November 11, 2018, the Company entered a new lease agreement for approximately 8,025 square feet adjoining its existing facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. Terms of the new lease include a sixty-nine month term commencing on January 1, 2019, or the date the Company takes possession of the premises, if earlier; a $6,527 security deposit; initial base rent of approximately $4,848 per month escalating at 3% per year during the term of the lease plus Florida state sales tax and payment of 10.11% of the buildings annual operating expenses (i.e. common area maintenance) which is approximately $1,679 per month subject to adjustment as provided in the lease.

We believe that the facilities are suitable for their intended purpose, are being efficiently utilized and provide adequate capacity to meet demand for the foreseeable future.

Base rent expense, attributable to the Company’s headquarters facility totaled approximately $30,938 and $19,878 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

Lease term and discount rate were as follows:

The component of lease costs were as follows:

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases were as follows:

Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows as of March 31, 2019:

On August 7, 2017 the Company entered into an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Lenhardt & Wagner GmbH (“L&W”), a German-based company engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of high pressure air and industrial gas compressor packages. Under the terms of the Exclusive Distribution Agreement, we were appointed the exclusive distributor of L&W’s complete product line in North America and South America, including the Caribbean (the “Territory”). Pursuant to an intercompany assignment, Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc., our newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary (“BHP”), is party to the agreement. Through BHP we expect to conduct business and build the brand name “L&W Americas/LWA”, establishing sales, distribution and service centers for high pressure air and industrial gas systems in the dive, fire, CNG, military, scientific, recreational and aerospace industries. Under the terms of the agreement, we were granted a non-exclusive, non-transferrable and irrevocable right to use certain of L&W’s trademarks in connection with the marketing, use, sale and service of the products in the Territory. The agreement is for an initial term of five years, and will automatically renew for one additional five year term unless terminated by either party upon one year written notice prior to the expiration of the then current term. Either party may terminate the agreement without cause upon one year prior written notice to the other party. In addition, L&W may terminate the agreement for cause upon 120 days prior notice to us, subject to certain cure periods.

In May 2018 the Company entered into an agreement with an employee to pay him $28 an hour in cash and $10 per hour in common stock not to exceed 40 hours a week. The stock price is determined at the end of each month using the 10-day weighted average of the stock price. As of March 31, 2019 the Company has not issued all of the common stock to the employee and has recorded a liability of $6,206.

Common Stock

The Company had 218,119,561 and 161,086,228 common shares outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

In December 2018, the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of common stock to our CEO as an incentive bonus. As the shares are subject to continued employment by the CEO through January 2, 2020, the Company has treated the shares as issued but not as yet outstanding. Expense for the issuance is being recognized over the full vesting period, and accordingly, the Company recognized stock compensation expense of $10,576 as of December 31, 2018. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 the Company recognized additional stock compensation expense of $45,876. The Total amount of expense recorded as of March 31, 2019 is $56,452.

On August 1, 2017, Mr. Mikkel Pitzner was appointed by the Company’s board of directors to serve on the Company’s board of directors, filling a vacancy on the board. Mr. Pitzner shall serve on the board of directors and shall hold office until the next election of directors by stockholders and until his successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation or removal. The Company has agreed to pay Mr. Pitzner an annual fee of $6,000 and has issued Mr. Pitzner 3,333,333 shares of restricted common stock valued at $31,250 under a consulting agreement expiring in January 2019. In December 2018, Mr. Pitzner was issued 708,287 common shares in payment of accrued director fees through December 31, 2018. The shares were valued at $0.0195 per share, totaling $13,812, the fair value on the date of grant. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 the Company recorded $31,275 of stock compensation pursuant to this agreement.

In January 2019, the Company entered into an investment banking and corporate advisory agreement. The term of the agreement is for one year and provided for compensation of 2,700,000 common shares with a fair value of $29,700 plus related expenses. The shares were issued in February and March 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 the Company expenses $7,400 in stock compensation.

In January 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares with a fair value of $12,500 to a consultant for general administrative advisory services, of which $7,500 was expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2019.

In March, 2019 we issued an accredited investor, a unit of the securities of the Company, with the unit consisting of 50,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share and 50,000,000 eighteen month common stock purchase warrants exercisable at $0.01 per share in consideration of $500,000. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale for product research and development and working capital purposes. The Company did not pay any fees or commissions in connection with the sale of the unit.

Preferred Stock

During the second quarter of 2010, the holder of the majority of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation authorizing the issuance of 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The preferred stock as authorized has such voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights as may be determined by our Board of Directors of the Company from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act. Before modification, the existing Articles of Incorporation did not authorize the issuance of shares of preferred stock. The Company authorized the preferred stock for the purpose of added flexibility in seeking capital and potential acquisition targets. The amendment authorizing the issuance of shares of preferred stock grants the Board authority, without further action by our stockholders, to designate and issue preferred stock in one or more series and to designate certain rights, preferences and restrictions of each series, any or all of which may be greater than the rights of the common stock. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the 425,000 shares of preferred stock are owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The preferred shares have 250 to 1 voting rights over the common stock, and are convertible into 31,481 shares of common stock. The preferred stock votes with the Company’s common stock, except as otherwise required under Florida law.

Equity Incentive Plan

On August 22, 2007, the Company adopted an Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan expired on August 22, 2017. All 297 options issued under the Plan had expired as of March 31, 2019.

In April, 2019, the Company reached a settlement agreement with a customer regarding returned merchandise agreeing to refund $65,000. The Company determined the returned merchandise had little or no value and the adjustment was charged to Cost of Revenues at December 31, 2018. In addition, the Company recognized $1,500 in related legal fees in this matter as of December 31, 2018.