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As
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 2023
Registration
No. ____________
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
S-1
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT
UNDER
THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada |
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7200 |
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99-0363866 |
(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization) |
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(Primary
Standard Industrial
Classification
Code Number) |
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification Number) |
5470 W. Spruce Avenue, Suite 102
Fresno,
CA
(559) 271-5984
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
NEVADA AGENCY AND TRANSFER COMPANY
Registered
Agent
50 West Liberty Street Suite 880, Reno, NV, 8950
(775) 322-0626
(Name,
address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
With
copies to:
Matthew
McMurdo
McMurdo
Law Group, LLC
1185
Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor
New
York, NY 10036
(917)
318-2865
Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement is declared effective.
If
any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the
Securities Act of 1933 check the following box: ☒
If
this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the
following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering. ☐
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large, accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting
company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large, accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐
The
registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the
registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective
in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date
as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
The
information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and the Company
is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Selling
Shareholder Preliminary Prospectus
Subject
to completion April 10, 2023
AMERIGUARD
SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
3,585,946 Shares
of Common Stock
This
prospectus relates to the resale of up to 3,585,946 shares of common stock, $.001 par value, of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc., a
Nevada corporation (the “Company” or “AGSS”), by certain shareholders, as described herein (the “Selling
Shareholders”), originally issued when Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. (“we”, “AGSS” or the “Company”),
entered into a Definitive Share Exchange Agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Ameriguard Security Services, Inc., a California
corporation, (“Ameriguard”) and Lawrence Garcia (“Garcia”) the majority shareholder of Ameriguard (the “Majority
Shareholder”) and the minority shareholders of Ameriguard (“Minority Shareholders”). Under the Merger Agreement, One
Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interest of Ameriguard was exchanged for an aggregate of 90,000,000 shares of common stock of
AGSS issued to the Majority Shareholders and the Minority Shareholders, in accordance with the Merger Agreement (the “Merger”).
The former stockholders of Ameriguard acquired a majority of the issued and outstanding common stock as a result of the share exchange
transaction.
The
total amount of shares of common stock, which may be sold pursuant to this prospectus, would constitute approximately 6.22% of our issued
and outstanding common stock as of March 27, 2023.
The
Selling Shareholders are selling all the shares of common stock offered by this prospectus. It is anticipated that the Selling Shareholders
will sell these shares of common stock from time to time in one or more transactions, in negotiated transactions or otherwise, at prevailing
market prices or at prices otherwise negotiated. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the Selling Shareholders.
Our
common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets Pink under the symbol “AGSS.” On March 27, 2023, the closing price of our common
stock was $2.00 per share on the OTC Pink. These prices will fluctuate based on the demand for our common stock.
We
may amend or supplement this prospectus from time to time by filing amendments or supplements as required. You should read the entire
prospectus and any amendments or supplements carefully before you make your investment decision. The Company is not a blank check company
because it has a specific business purpose and has no plans or intention to merge with an operating company. To our knowledge, none of
the Company’s shareholders have plans to enter a change of control or change of management. None of our current management has
previously been involved with a development stage company that did not implement its business plan, that generated no or minimal revenues
or was engaged in a change of control.
The
shares being offered. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 5.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed
upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The
date of this prospectus is subject to completion April 10, 2023.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
You
may only rely on the information contained in this prospectus or that we have referred you to. We have not authorized anyone to provide
you with different information. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities
other than the common stock offered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an
offer to buy any common stock in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this prospectus
nor any sale made in connection with this prospectus shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change
in our affairs since the date of this prospectus or that the information contained by reference to this prospectus is correct as of any
time after its date.
PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
This
summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this Prospectus. This summary does not contain all the information that
you should consider before investing in the common stock of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. (referred to herein as “we,”
“our,” “us,” “AGSS” or the “Company”). You should carefully read the entire Prospectus,
including “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”
and the accompanying financial statements and the related notes to the Financial Statements before making an investment decision.
The
information presented is a brief overview of the key aspects of the offering. The prospectus summary contains a summary of information
contained elsewhere in this prospectus. You should carefully read all information in the prospectus, including the financial statements
and the notes to the financial statements under the Financial Statements section beginning on page F-1 prior to making an investment
decision.
Corporate
History
The
Company was incorporated in Nevada on December 13, 2010.
The
Company intended to become a provider of revenue cycle services to a broad range of healthcare providers. We offer our customers integrated
solutions designed around their specific business needs, including revenue cycle data analysis, contract and outsourced coding, billing,
coding and compliance audits, coding education, coding consulting, physician coding services and ICD-10 education and transition services.
On
February 10, 2012, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”)
with Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Anvex International, Inc., “HRAH”), a Nevada company, and
its wholly-owned subsidiary Health Revenue Acquisition Corporation (“Acquisition Sub”), which was treated for accounting
purposes as a reverse recapitalization with HRAA, considered the accounting acquirer. Each share of HRAA’s common stock was exchanged
for the right to receive approximately 1,271 shares of HRAH’s common stock. Before their entry into the Merger Agreement, no material
relationship existed between HRAH and Acquisition Sub or HRAA. On April 27, 2012, the Company completed a 12.98 to 1 forward stock
split. On May 2, 2012, the Company changed its ticker symbol from ANVX to HRAA.
The
Company then went dormant in August 2014.
On
July 14, 2020, as a result of a custodianship in Clark County, Nevada, Case Number: A816259, Custodian Ventures LLC (“Custodian”)
was appointed Custodian of the Company.
On
July 15, 2020 Custodian appointed David Lazar as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary, Chief Financial
Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
On
September 8, 2021, under the terms of a private stock purchase agreement, 10,000,000 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock, $0.001
par value per share (the “Shares”) of the Company, were transferred from Custodian Ventures, LLC to Ameriguard Security Services,
Inc. California corporation (Ameriguard). As a result, Ameriguard became holder of approximately 91% of the voting rights of the issued
and outstanding share capital of the Company on a fully-diluted basis of the Company, and became the controlling shareholder. The consideration
paid for the Shares was $450,000. In connection with the transaction, David Lazar forgave the Company from all debts owed to him and/or
Custodian Ventures, LLC.
On
September 8, 2021, the Company accepted the resignations from David Lazar as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and as a Member of the Board of Directors. Effective on the same date to fill the vacancies created
by Mr. Lazar’s resignations, the Company appointed Lawrence Garcia as the Company’s President, CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary,
and Chairman of the Board of Directors. These resignations are in connection with the consummation of the private stock purchase agreement
and was not the result of any disagreement with Company on any matter relating to Company’s operations, policies or practices.
On
March 11, 2022, the Company, amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. from
Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. The name was deemed effective by FINRA on March 17, 2022.
Pursuant
to the Merger Agreement, we acquired the business of Ameriguard and will continue the existing business of Ameriguard as our wholly owned
subsidiary.
Ameriguard
was formed on November 14, 2002. The corporation was incorporated with the issuance of 1,000 common shares formerly held by Lawrence
Garcia, President and CEO with 550 shares and Lillian Flores, former VP of Operations with 450 shares. On July 12, 2022 under the
terms of a Settlement Agreement, Flores exchanged her 450 shares for consideration of $3,384,950 and a promissory note in that amount
secured by a stock pledge. Ameriguard provides armed guard services as a federal contractor with licenses in 7 states and provides commercial
guard services in California.
Ameriguard
principally provides guard services to governmental, quasi-governmental and commercial property management. Guard services generated
$22 million in revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Guard services include, providing armed and unarmed uniformed
security personnel for access control, mobile patrols, traffic control, security console/system operators, fire safety directors, communication,
reception, concierge and front desk/doorman operations.
Corporation
Information
Our
principal executive offices are currently located at 5470 W Spruce Ave Suite 102 Fresno CA 93722.
Our
website; www.ameriguardsecurity.com.
Employees
As
of December 31, 2022, we had 313 full-time employees, 237 of these employees are represented by collective bargaining agreements and
the Company considers it relations with its employees to be very good.
Our
Industry
Security
guard and related services in the US is a $43 billion industry comprising over 11,000 companies and 900,000 officers. Over 55%, ($24
billion) of this market is serviced by 40 companies, with the top 4 firms, with Allied Universal, Securitas, G4S and Prosegur Security
controlling 74% ($31.8 billion), an average revenue of $7.9 billion; the next 21 firms control 8.4% ($3.6billion), an average of 172
million and the next 10 firms control 1% ($550 million) with a range of $20 to $100 million with average of $50 million. Ameriguard’s
approximately $22 million in annual revenue places is within the top 25 firms in the country. The rest of the market comprises over 7,900
firms with $19 billion or an average of $2.5 million in revenue. This consolidation of market share has not been gradual but rather a
rapid shift over the last five years in an industry which once was highly fragmented and widely dispersed, from smaller regional and
local companies to the largest companies.
We
believe that the top 40 companies have the resources to harness technology, to expand their business into related services other than
guard services. Companies with over $50 million in revenue have, over the last 10 years, experienced steady growth while those guard
companies under $20 million, the remaining 9,900 firms, have experienced declining revenues. We believe that the principal reason for
this is the steady diversification of security services away from the traditional guard services to areas of utilization of technology
requiring capital. Along with this, we believe that the profitability challenges below $20 million annual sales are much more difficult
that above $50 million is sales, largely due to the significant economies of scale achieve at the higher revenue levels.
The
proliferation of technology while increasing efficacy in performance and inevitably lower costs in the future, the impact on the contract
security industry will likely have mixed results – positive for companies who harness technology into their service delivery strategies
– and negative for those companies who fail to invest in or adopt these service-enhancing capabilities. Despite the advances in
the U.S. contract guarding business over recent years, there remains a question as to the industry’s viability in view of the increasing
trend for integrating manned services with security systems (i.e. security video, access control and monitoring) along with the emergence
of other new smart technology options and solutions (i.e. robotics, drones, cybersecurity and crowd sharing alert notification).
The
recent merger and acquisition trend, primarily by the major national and international security organizations and fueled by investment
and funding from private equity firms, is continuing. The underlying reason for this shift is less obvious and suggests an increasing
number of sellers who concluded that their better option was to exit and sell rather than remain in the marketplace and try to compete
and organically grow their market share.
Despite
its low barriers of entry and nominal capital requirements, the security guard business has become more challenging for the smaller owner/operator.
The traditionally historic advantage of the smaller operator’s ability to offer relationship-driven customized services is no longer
totally sufficient for sustainable growth – especially with the increasing regulatory challenges of the Affordable Care Act, federal
and state minimum wage laws, Family Medical Leave Act and state laws (i.e. meal and rest break reporting and now, predictive scheduling).
Even
stronger local and smaller regional companies are finding it more difficult to protect their client base and grow revenues under increasing
regulatory as well as competitive pressures. Larger regional and national organizations are dealing with the regulatory climate while
growing market share by leveraging infrastructure, technology, economies of scale with more aggressive pricing and better service reliability.
This approach appears to offer a more compelling value proposition from the client’s perspective, which seems evident by the higher
client retention rates reported by the major security companies.
However,
this consolidating trend may not be inevitable for the future as newer, more tech-savvy owner/operators enter the business and recognize
how to adopt best practices with a variety of sophisticated third-party software platforms and applications to help level the playing
field. These include talent management and on-boarding applications to attract, hire and maintain a more skilled and reliable workforce;
integrated labor management platforms to control scheduling, compliance, operations, payroll, billing and financial reporting; and state-of-the-art
social media marketing applications.
The
contract security industry should now be able to more effectively capitalize on and penetrate opportunities in a $20 billion in-house
market – especially for those companies who have invested and integrated technology into a more highly reliable ecosystem of protective
services.
For
the foreseeable future, the U.S. manned guarding business seems likely for continued sustainable growth. While the technology/manpower
ratio may shift the revenue mix going forward, based on today’s currently expanding U.S. economy, the prospects for an aggregate
growth rate of four percent or more seem realistic and perhaps even conservative, especially for ownership who have prudently invested
in technology enhancements to their core guarding operations.
Providing
these strategies can yield an attractive ROI, increase operating profits (EBITDA ranges of four to six percent and higher) and enterprise
valuations, this industry seems not only viable but also opportune for further investment consideration.
(The
above industry data taken from https://www.nasco.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-Bob-Perry-Contract-Security-Industry-White-Paper-1.pdf)
Regulatory
Matters/Compliance
Each
State has specific licensing requirements companies must meet to perform guard services, especially armed guard services. To date, the
Company holds firearm licenses in over twelve States and does not foresee any license or governmental requirements preventing us from
continuing to operate in any State a contract is awarded to us. As a company with over 300 employees, we are subject to all of the standard
federal and state labor laws and have consistently met those requirements to date, including ERISA.
Contracting
officers have indicated that they believe the government has no concern relating to the merger as long as the responsible person(s) remains.
Properties
The
Company’s corporate headquarters is located at 5470 W. Spruce Avenue, Suite 102, Fresno CA. The lease is currently month to month.
Landlord has not indicated a desire for a new lease. Our lease payments are a total of $55,767 for the entire term (or, $4,230 per month).
Legal
Proceedings
While
we have not been involved in any litigation related to the performance of our guard services, armed or otherwise, to date, as an armed
guard Company with contracts with Governmental entities is a possibility of legal proceedings that could be more serious than the average
business. From time to time, the Company is involved in matters relating to claims arising from the ordinary course of business, but
those claims have been labor and union related and have been settled on an administrative level not in court.
While
the results of such claims and legal actions cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company’s management does not believe that
there are claims or actions, pending or threatened against the Company, the ultimate disposition of which would have a material adverse
effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
The
Terms of the Offering
Securities Being Offered: |
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3,585,946 shares of common stock
being registered on behalf of the Selling Shareholders. |
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Offering Period: |
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Until all shares are sold by the
Shareholders or until 12 months from the date that the registration statement becomes effective, whichever comes first. |
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Risk of Factors: |
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The Securities offered hereby involve
a high degree of risk and should not be purchased by investors who cannot afford the loss of their entire investment. See “Risk
Factors.” |
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Common
Stock Issued and Outstanding Before Offering: |
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93,418,291 shares of our common
stock are issued and outstanding as of the date of this Prospectus. |
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Common Stock Issued and Outstanding
After Offering: |
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93,418,291 shares of common stock. |
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Use of Proceeds: |
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We will not
receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the Selling Shareholders. See “Use of Proceeds.” |
RISK
FACTORS
An
investment in our securities is highly speculative and subject to numerous and substantial risks. These risks are set forth below. You
should not invest in the Company unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. Readers are encouraged to review these risks carefully
before making any investment decision.
Risks
Related to Our Corporate Business:
Concentration
of Revenue
The
company receives over 90% of its total revenue from four Federal contracts. These contracts have specific terms, typically five years
with the opportunity for extension, but there are no assurances they will be extended. Although we have had several extended in the past,
there is no guarantee this will again happened in the future. However, there are significant direct expenses for each contract that also
are removed from operations at the end of a contract. As a result, the revenue lost from a completed contract does not affect the bottom-line
profits in an amount equal to the revenue lost. The actual net income impact depends on the contract. To mitigate this risk the company
actively pursues additional contracts on an ongoing basis.
Long
process in acquiring contracts
The
process required to acquire a government contract takes several months to complete prior to delivery of the proposal to the contracting
agency. Due to the time span required to prepare a proposal and wining the contract is not guaranteed, the company maintains a department
of individuals who monitor and write proposals for all government contracts that fit our operating criteria that become open for bid
on a continuing basis. It is important to the company that new contracts are acquired consistently to maintain and grow annual revenue
Transitioning
from carve out contracts to open market contracts
Currently
the company benefits from several ownership criteria and business size that increases the probability of contract awards. The company
meets the contracting qualifications of disabled veteran and minority owned business. Another aspect of contract opportunities is set
aside for small businesses. This as defined as those who have operating revenue on average over the past five (5) years under $25.5 million.
Currently the company is below this threshold, yet our strategic plan is to move past the average revenue limits within the next 24 months.
This should not be seen as a negative in that we will only exceed this limit once we reach annual revenue of $40 million or more during
the next 24 months, putting us in an excellent financial position to compete with the much larger companies who operate in the $50-$100
million revenue level. Another aspect of our strategy is to acquire similar guard companies who already have small business contracts
with the government which add significantly to our bottom line putting us in even a better position to win additional large government
contracts.
Staffing
Shortages
Like
all industries today, the guard industry is not exempt from staffing shortages. This is an ongoing challenge and in its worst case can
impact our ability to meet the requirements of the contracts awarded. The company nor our competitors have discovered a silver bullet
to address this challenge. However, we have developed a strategy that we anticipate will help meet the challenge. This strategy does
need to remain confidential so as to not tip our hand to our competitors. We will indicate that we have successfully implemented this
strategy in the past and it was very successful.
Impact
of COVID
Initially
the impact of the COVID pandemic was positive for the guard industry. Our industry is considered essential and with less activity at
the sites we protect, we were able to meet and exceed the contract requirements with fewer staff and little to no overtime. As a result,
each contract became more profitable than normal full operations. The challenges have actually come after the critical year of 2020.
As the government began to require vaccinations for all employees and contractors, along with quarantine requirements, staffing became
a big problem. Starting in 2021 and continuing to today, these policies implemented by the federal government has made it very difficult
for us to meet the staffing needs and thus as increased overtime expenses to levels never before seen. As we discussed regarding staffing
shortages this is where COVID has had the greatest impact on us, and it continues. However, during August the CDC released new guideline
relating to vaccines, transmission, and quarantines that if implemented by the federal government will help us recover from the staffing
shortages. If the federal government adjusts to the new guidelines, we will see individuals returning to their guard positions.
Accelerating
Inflation
All
industries struggle when operating in times of inflation like we are experiencing in 2022. The results are increased pressure on salaries,
operational costs increase due to higher fuel prices and the increased cost of all supplies. The one silver lining for the company is
that federal contacts require that the salary increases that we negotiate with the labor union must be covered by increasing the monthly
contracted rate. This of course is stipulated by contract that we do not exceed what is customary in the area with related contracts.
This is significant in that guard salaries account for over 90% of operational costs, reducing the impact of inflation.
Key
employees are essential to expanding our business.
Lawrence
Garcia and other key employees are essential to our ability to continue to grow and expand our business. Mr. Garcia, as owner, allows
the company to bid on the restricted contracts that we discussed earlier regarding transitioning out of the special carveout contracts.
Other long-term employees have significant impact on the success of operations and understanding of the industry. They have established
relationships within the industry in which we operate. If Mr. Garcia or any of the long-term employees were to leave the company, our
growth strategy might be hindered, which could materially affect our business and limit our ability to increase revenue. However, we
are taking steps to implement process and procedure to insure no single person lost would be detrimental to our long- term success.
If
we are unable to establish appropriate internal financial reporting controls and procedures, it could cause us to fail to meet our reporting
obligations, result in the restatement of our financial statements, harm our operating results, subject us to regulatory scrutiny and
sanction, cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and have a negative effect on the market price for
shares of our Common Stock.
Effective
internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and to effectively prevent fraud. We maintain a system of
internal control over financial reporting, which is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive
officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by our board of directors, management
and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
As
a public company, we have significant requirements for enhanced financial reporting and internal controls. We will be required to document
and test our internal control procedures in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
which requires annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. The process of designing
and implementing effective internal controls is a continuous effort that requires us to anticipate and react to changes in our business
and the economic and regulatory environments and to expend significant resources to maintain a system of internal controls that is adequate
to satisfy our reporting obligations as a public company.
Although
our management team, CEO and CFO, have not specifically managed a publicly traded company, we do have experience with the issues and
requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The company CFO is a California CPA with over 30 years of experience in business operations and has
been through multiple financial statement audits that required compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Management has already identified
individuals and consultants who can support management’s efforts to comply with all internal controls and reporting requirements.
The company is confident we will be able to meet all requirements.
Technology
innovations in the markets that we serve may create alternatives to our products and result in reduced sales.
Technology
innovations to which our current and potential customers might have access to, could reduce or eliminate their need for our services.
Like all industries as new or other disruptive technology that reduces or eliminates the use of one or more of our services could negatively
impact the need for our services. However, our management team and board of directors are aware of this challenge and are very innovative
and forward thinking. Yet, our failure to develop, introduce or enhance our services able to compete with new technologies in a timely
manner could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operation and financial condition. The management team is continually
focused on improvements and new technology to insure we are not left behind.
We
may engage in a business combination that causes tax consequences to us and our shareholders.
Federal
and state tax consequences can be a significant factor in considering any business combination that we may undertake. As a result, such
transactions may be subject to significant taxation to the buyer and its shareholders under applicable federal and state tax laws. While
we intend to structure any business combination so as to minimize the federal and state tax consequences to the extent practicable in
accordance with our business objectives, there can be no assurance that any business combination we undertake will meet the statutory
or regulatory requirements of a tax-free reorganization or similar favorable treatment or that the parties to such a transaction will
obtain the tax treatment intended or expected upon a transfer of equity interests or assets. A non-qualifying reorganization, combination
or similar transaction could result in the imposition of significant taxation, both at the federal and state levels, which may have an
adverse effect on both parties to the transaction, including our shareholders.
It
is unlikely that our shareholders will have any opportunity to evaluate or approve a business combination.
Our
shareholders will not have the opportunity to evaluate and approve the business combination. In most cases, business combinations do
not require shareholder approval under applicable law, and our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws do not afford our shareholders with
the right to approve such a transaction. Further, Mr. Garcia, our Chief Executive Officer and sole director, is the holder of over 86%
of the voting rights of the Company on a fully diluted basis. Accordingly, our shareholders will be relying almost exclusively on the
judgement of our board of directors (“Board”) and Chief Executive Officer and any persons on whom they may rely with respect
to a potential business combination. To develop and implement our business plan, may in the future hire lawyers, accountants, technical
experts, appraisers, or other consultants to assist with determining the Company’s direction’ and consummating any transactions
contemplated thereby. We may rely on such persons in making difficult decisions in connection with the Company’s future business
and prospects. The selection of any such persons will be made by our Board, and any expenses incurred, or decisions made based on any
of the foregoing could prove to be averse to the Company in hindsight, the result of which could be diminished value to our shareholders.
Risks
Related to Our Stockholders and Purchasing Shares of Common Stock
We
have not voluntarily implemented various corporate governance measures.
Federal
legislation, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, has resulted in the adoption of various corporate governance measures designed
to promote the integrity of the corporate management and the securities markets. Some of these measures have been adopted in response
to legal requirements. Others have been adopted by companies in response to the requirements of national securities exchanges, such as
the NYSE or The NASDAQ Stock Market, on which their securities are listed. Among the corporate governance measures that are required
under the rules of national securities exchanges are those that address board of directors’ independence, audit committee oversight
and the adoption of a Code of Ethics. Our Board of Directors expects to adopt a Code of Ethics at its next Board meeting. The Company
has not adopted exchange-mandated corporate governance measures and, since our securities are not listed on a national securities exchange,
we are not required to do so. It is possible that if we were to adopt some or all these corporate governance measures, stockholders would
benefit from somewhat greater assurances that internal corporate decisions were being made by disinterested directors and that policies
had been implemented to define responsible conduct. For example, in the absence of audit, nominating and compensation committees comprised
of at least most independent directors, decisions concerning matters such as compensation packages to our senior officers and recommendations
for director nominees may be made by most directors who have an interest in the outcome of the matters being decided. Prospective investors
should bear in mind our current lack of corporate governance measures in formulating their investment decisions.
We
may be exposed to potential risks relating to our internal control over financial reporting.
As
directed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX 404”), the SEC has adopted rules requiring public companies
to include a report of management on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting in its annual reports. While we expect
to expend significant resources in developing the necessary documentation and testing procedures required by SOX 404, there is a risk
that we will not comply with all the requirements imposed thereby. At present, there is no precedent available with which to measure
compliance adequately. In the event we identify significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal control over financial
reporting that we cannot remediate in a timely manner, investors and others may lose confidence in the reliability of our financial statements
and our ability to obtain equity or debt financing could suffer.
We
have many authorized but unissued shares of our common stock.
We
have many authorized but unissued shares of common stock, which our management may issue without further stockholder approval, thereby
causing dilution of your holdings of our common stock. Our management will continue to have broad discretion to issue shares of our common
stock in a range of transactions, including capital-raising transactions, mergers, acquisitions and other transactions, without obtaining
stockholder approval, unless stockholder approval is required. If our management determines to issue shares of our common stock
from the large pool of authorized but unissued shares for any purpose in the future, your ownership position would be diluted without
your further ability to vote on that transaction.
Shares
of our common stock may become illiquidity because our shares may begin to be thinly traded and may never become eligible for trading
on a national securities exchange.
While
we may at some point be able to meet the requirements necessary for our common stock to be listed on a national securities exchange,
we cannot assure you that we will ever achieve a listing of our common stock on a national securities exchange. Our shares are currently
only eligible for quotation on the OTC Pink, which is not an exchange. Initial listing on a national securities exchange is subject to
a variety of requirements, including minimum trading price and minimum public “float” requirements, and could also be affected
by the general skepticism of such markets concerning companies that are the result of mergers with inactive publicly-held companies.
There are also continuing eligibility requirements for companies listed on public trading markets. If we are unable to satisfy the initial
or continuing eligibility requirements of any such market, then our stock may not be listed or could be delisted. This could result in
a lower trading price for our common stock and may limit your ability to sell your shares, any of which could result in you losing some
or all your investments.
The
market valuation of our business may fluctuate due to factors beyond our control and the value of your investment may fluctuate correspondingly.
The
market valuation of emerging growth companies, such as us, frequently fluctuate due to factors unrelated to the past or present operating
performance of such companies. Our market valuation may fluctuate significantly in response to several factors, many of which are beyond
our control, including:
|
i. |
changes in
securities analysts’ estimates of our financial performance, although there are currently no analysts covering our stock; |
|
ii. |
fluctuations
in stock market prices and volumes, particularly among securities of emerging growth companies; |
|
iii. |
changes in
market valuations of similar companies; |
|
iv. |
announcements
by us or our competitors of significant contracts, new technologies, acquisitions, commercial relationships, joint ventures or capital
commitments; |
|
v. |
variations
in our quarterly operating results; |
|
vi. |
fluctuations
in related commodities prices; and |
|
vii. |
additions or
departures of key personnel. |
As
a result, the value of your investment in us may fluctuate.
We
have never paid dividends on our common stock.
We
have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not presently intend to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Investors
should not look to dividends as a source of income.
In
the interest of reinvesting initial profits back into our business, we do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Consequently, any economic return will initially be derived, if at all, from appreciation in the fair market value of our stock, and
not because of dividend payments.
Future
sales or perceived sales of our common stock could depress our stock price.
This
resale prospectus covers 3,585,946 shares of common stock underlying the Warrants. If the holders of these shares were to attempt to
sell a substantial amount of their holdings at once, the market price of our common stock could decline. Moreover, the perceived risk
of this potential dilution could cause shareholders to attempt to sell their shares and investors to short the common stock, a practice
in which an investor sells shares that he or she does not own at prevailing market prices, hoping to purchase shares later at a lower
price to cover the sale. As each of these events would cause the number of shares of our common stock being offered for sale to increase,
our common stock market price would likely further decline. All these events could combine to make it very difficult for us to sell equity
or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem appropriate.
Due
to factors beyond our control, our stock price may be volatile.
Any
of the following factors could affect the market price of our common stock:
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● |
The continued COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse impact
upon the capital markets; |
|
● |
The loss of one or more members of our management team; |
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● |
Our failure to generate material revenues; |
|
● |
Regulatory changes including new laws and rules which
adversely affect companies in our line of business; |
|
● |
Our public disclosure of the terms of any financing
which we consummate in the future; |
|
● |
An announcement that we have effected a reverse split
of our common stock; |
|
● |
Our failure to become profitable; |
|
● |
Our failure to raise working capital; |
|
● |
Any acquisitions we may consummate; |
|
● |
Announcements by us or our competitors of significant
contracts, new services, acquisitions, commercial relationships, joint ventures or capital commitments; |
|
● |
Cancellation of key contracts; |
|
● |
Our failure to meet financial forecasts we publicly
disclose; |
|
● |
Short selling activities; or |
|
● |
Changes in market valuations of similar companies. |
In
the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class action litigation has
often been instituted. A securities class action suit against us could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s
time and attention, which would otherwise be used to benefit our business.
Offers
or availability for sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock may cause the price of our common stock to decline.
The
existence of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, creates a circumstance commonly
referred to as an “overhang” which can act as a depressant to our common stock price. The existence of an overhang, whether
sales have occurred or are occurring, also could make our ability to raise additional financing through the sale of equity or equity-linked
securities more difficult in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate. If our existing shareholders and
investors seek to sell a substantial number of shares of our common stock, such selling efforts may cause significant declines in the
market price of our common stock.
Because
we may issue preferred stock without the approval of our shareholders and have other anti-takeover defenses, it may be more difficult
for a third party to acquire us and could depress our stock price.
In
general, our Board may issue, without a vote of our shareholders, one or more additional series of preferred stock that have more than
one vote per share. Additionally, issuance of preferred stock could block an acquisition resulting in both a drop in our stock price
and a decline in interest of our common stock. This could make it more difficult for shareholders to sell their common stock. This could
also cause the market price of our common stock shares to drop significantly, even if our business is performing well.
Because
certain of our stockholders control a significant number of shares of our voting capital stock, they have effective control over actions
requiring stockholder approval.
As
of March 27, 2023, Lawrence Garcia, our Chief Executive Officer, effectively held 86.26% of the Company’s issued and outstanding
common stock. As a result, Mr. Garcia can control the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election
of directors and any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all our assets. In addition, Mr. Garcia can control the management
and affairs of our company. Accordingly, any investors who purchase shares will be minority shareholders and as such will have little
to no say in the direction of us and the election of directors. Additionally, this concentration of ownership might harm the market price
of our common stock by:
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● |
delaying, deferring or
preventing a change in corporate control; |
|
● |
impeding a merger, consolidation,
takeover or other business combination involving us; or |
|
● |
discouraging a potential
acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us |
Our
common stock is considered a “penny stock.”
The
SEC has adopted regulations which generally define “penny stock” to be an equity security that has a market price of less
than $5.00 per share, subject to specific exemptions. The market price of our common stock is currently less than $5.00 per share and
therefore may be a “penny stock.” Brokers and dealers effecting transactions in “penny stock” must disclose certain
information concerning the transaction, obtain a written agreement from the purchaser and determine that the purchaser is reasonably
suitable to purchase the securities. These rules may restrict the ability of brokers or dealers to sell our common stock and may affect
your ability to sell shares.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
prospectus includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this prospectus,
including statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations,
are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,”
“intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and
projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business
strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to several risks, uncertainties and assumptions described
in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus.
Other
sections of this prospectus may include additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover,
we operate in a highly regulated, very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it
is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent
to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking
statements.
We
undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements
as predictions of future events or performance. We cannot assure you that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking
statements will be achieved or will occur. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We have an ongoing obligation to continually
disclose material future changes in the Company and its operations.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
We
will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the Selling Shareholders.
DETERMINATION
OF OFFERING PRICE
The
Selling Shareholders may sell their shares in the over-the-counter market or otherwise, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale,
at prices related to the prevailing market price, or at negotiated prices. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by
the Selling Shareholders.
THE
SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
A
portion of the Selling Shareholders for approximately ten (10) years, with them currently restricted under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended. A certain Selling Shareholder was issued his shares in 2014 with a Rule 144 legend on it. Certain shareholders were issued
an aggregate of 675,000 shares upon the conversion of preferred shares. The remaining Selling Shareholders were issued their shares of
common stock on or about December 9, 2022, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, whereby Ameriguard became a wholly owned subsidiary of AGSS,
and AGSS its only shareholder. The Selling Shareholders relinquished all of their Ameriguard common shares, in exchange for the shares
of common stock being registered in this registration statement on Form S-1.
All
expenses incurred with respect to the registration of the common stock will be borne by the Company, but we will not be obligated to
pay any underwriting fees, discounts, commission or other expenses incurred by Selling Shareholders in connection with the sale of such
shares.
None
of the Selling Shareholders nor any of their associates or affiliates has held any position, office, or other material relationship with
us in the past three years.
The
following table sets forth the name of the Selling Shareholders, the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Selling
Shareholders as of the date hereof and the number of shares of common stock being offered by the Selling Shareholders. The offer and
sale of the shares are being registered herein. The Selling Shareholders are under no obligation to sell all or any portion of such shares.
All information with respect to share ownership has been furnished by the Selling Shareholders, respectively. The “Amount Beneficially
Owned After the Offering” column assumes the sale of all shares offered herein.
Name | |
Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned prior to Offering | | |
Maximum Number of Shares of Common Stock to be Offered | | |
Number of Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned after Offering | | |
Percent Ownership after Offering | |
STEPHANIE POPE(1) | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
STACEY VARGAS(1) | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
MICHAEL ROMERO(1) | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
MARTHA GARCIA(1) | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
LEO REIJNDERS(1) | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
LAWRENCE GARCIA JR.(1) | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
LAURA GARCIA(1) | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
HARLAN HARTMAN(1) | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
GCT EQUITY HOLDINGS, LLC(1) | |
| 1,125,000 | | |
| 1,125,000 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
ALI MUSLEH(1) | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 140,625 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
ALMORLI ADVISORS, INC.(2) | |
| 5,000 | | |
| 5,000 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
WALD BLOISE(2) | |
| 2,500 | | |
| 2,500 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
INTERED, INC(2) | |
| 2,500 | | |
| 2,500 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
JOSEPH BROPHY(2) | |
| 16,983 | | |
| 16,983 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
CARL ABBONIZIO(2) | |
| 2,500 | | |
| 2,500 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
DANNY FEDER(2) | |
| 6,250 | | |
| 6,250 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
ROBERT FREEDMAN(2) | |
| 7,500 | | |
| 7,500 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
SERGE MILMAN(2) | |
| 1,250 | | |
| 1,250 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
ROY LANTZ(2) | |
| 517 | | |
| 517 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
ALAN DRUCKER(2) | |
| 1,429 | | |
| 1,429 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
JIA LI(2) | |
| 179 | | |
| 179 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
SUSAN HUDDLESTON(2) | |
| 715 | | |
| 715 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
RONNIE EBANKS(2) | |
| 1,250 | | |
| 1,250 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
VALERIE A. RINKLE(2) | |
| 1,000 | | |
| 1,000 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
GREGORY S. DAHL(2) | |
| 90 | | |
| 90 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
JAMES MCCORMACK(2) | |
| 36,667 | | |
| 36,667 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
JOSEPH E. TOENISKOETER(2) | |
| 100 | | |
| 100 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
KEITH LUNEBURG(2) | |
| 36,667 | | |
| 36,667 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
ROBERTA A. ANDERSON(2) | |
| 1,000 | | |
| 1,000 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
DEAN BOYER(2) | |
| 32,250 | | |
| 32,250 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
BRUCE A OSBORN(2) | |
| 554 | | |
| 554 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
DANIEL J HAPNER(2) | |
| 893 | | |
| 893 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
DENISE WILLIAMS(2) | |
| 1,647 | | |
| 1,647 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
GARRY BACHER(2) | |
| 200 | | |
| 200 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
MARILYN HAPNER(2) | |
| 179 | | |
| 179 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
PEGGY M HAPNER(2) | |
| 358 | | |
| 358 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
SECURE INVESTIGATION CONSULTING(2) | |
| 900 | | |
| 900 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
MARIO SCINICARIELLO(2) | |
| 10,078 | | |
| 10,078 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
FINEST MANAGEMENT LLC(2) | |
| 2,500 | | |
| 2,500 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
LOUIS J. ALIMENA(2) | |
| 5,000 | | |
| 5,000 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
ANTHONY MANGANARO(2) | |
| 2,692 | | |
| 2,692 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
DONNA RUDOLPH(2) | |
| 274 | | |
| 274 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
ELEANOR EDELSTEIN(2) | |
| 138 | | |
| 138 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
EMILY EDELSTEIN(2) | |
| 410 | | |
| 410 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
GARRY CONNELL(2) | |
| 2,692 | | |
| 2,692 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
JUGNA SHAH(2) | |
| 4,543 | | |
| 4,543 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
KAREL GINSBERG(2) | |
| 1,363 | | |
| 1,363 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
LINDA PRESTO(2) | |
| 410 | | |
| 410 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
LINDA RUBINOWITZ(2) | |
| 1,363 | | |
| 1,363 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
PEGGY HAPNER(2) | |
| 1,363 | | |
| 1,363 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
S&S FISCHER HOLDINGS, LP(2) | |
| 6,814 | | |
| 6,814 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
SAM CZYSZ(2) | |
| 274 | | |
| 274 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
SAM WAKSMAN(2) | |
| 2,726 | | |
| 2,726 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
CHRISTIE RAMPONE(2) | |
| 1,250 | | |
| 1,250 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
FIDELIS HOLDINGS LLC(2) | |
| 4,499 | | |
| 4,499 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
BRADLEY JAMES COHEN(2) | |
| 10,384 | | |
| 10,384 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
EDWARD ROSENTHAL(2) | |
| 3,750 | | |
| 3,750 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
MARTIN J. HASEY(2) | |
| 15,117 | | |
| 15,117 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
RICHARD COHEN & WILLA COHEN TEN ENT(2) | |
| 10,385 | | |
| 10,385 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
VINCENT BURKE AND TONI BURKE TEN ENT(2) | |
| 2,017 | | |
| 2,017 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
DIRING HOLDING LLC(2) | |
| 341 | | |
| 341 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
DON LUNEBURG(2) | |
| 70,697 | | |
| 70,697 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
GLENN COTTON(2) | |
| 101,639 | | |
| 101,639 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
WILLIAM E. SCHIFFER(2) | |
| 59,024 | | |
| 59,024 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
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HERBERT C POHLMANN, JR. TR(3) | |
| 37,500 | | |
| 37,500 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
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| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
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BIOMEDICAL INSTITUTIONAL VALUE FUND, L.P.(4) | |
| 75,262 | | |
| 75,262 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
BIOMEDICAL OFFSHORE VALUE FUND, LTS.(4) | |
| 166,137 | | |
| 166,137 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
BIOMEDICAL VALUE FUND, L.P.(4) | |
| 293,132 | | |
| 293,132 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
CLASS D SERIES GEF-PS, L.P.(4) | |
| 122,788 | | |
| 122,788 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
WS INVESTMENTS II, LLC(4) | |
| 17,682 | | |
| 17,682 | | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | % |
| (1) | These
Selling Shareholders were issued their 2,390,625 shares of common stock on or about December 9, 2022, pursuant to the Merger Agreement,
whereby Ameriguard became a wholly owned subsidiary of AGSS, and AGSS its only shareholder. |
| (2) | These
Selling Shareholders were issued an aggregate of 482,821 restricted shares between February 15, 2012 and October 9, 2013, by the prior
management of the Company. |
| (3) | This
Selling Shareholder was issued the 37,500 shares on April 23, 2014 by the prior management of the Company. |
| (4) | These
Selling Shareholders were issued the aggregate of 675,000 shares in March of 2023, upon the conversion of their preferred stock. |
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
This
prospectus relates to the resale of up to 3,585,946 shares of our common stock by the Selling Shareholders, issued pursuant to the Merger
Agreement.
The
Selling Shareholders, and any of their pledgees, donees, assignees and other successors-in-interest may, from time to time sell any or
all their shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions.
These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. The Selling Shareholders may use any one or more of the following methods when selling
shares:
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ordinary brokerage transactions
and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits the purchaser; |
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block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt
to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal; |
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facilitate the transaction; |
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purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale
by the broker-dealer for its account; |
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an exchange distribution in accordance
with the rules of the applicable exchange; |
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privately negotiated transactions; |
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broker-dealers may agree with the
Selling Shareholders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share; |
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through the writing of options on the shares |
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a combination of any such methods
of sale; and |
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any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law. |
The
Selling Shareholders, as applicable, shall have the sole and absolute discretion not to accept any purchase offer or make any sale of
shares if it deems the purchase price to be unsatisfactory at any time.
The
Selling Shareholders may also sell the shares directly to market makers acting as principals and/or broker-dealers acting as agents for
themselves or their customers. Such broker-dealers may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from
the Selling Shareholders and/or the purchasers of shares for whom such broker-dealers may act as agents or to whom they sell as principal
or both, which compensation as to a particular broker-dealer might be more than customary commissions. Market makers and block purchasers
purchasing the shares will do so for their own account and at their own risk. It is possible that the Selling Shareholders will attempt
to sell shares of common stock in block transactions to market makers or other purchasers at a price per share which may be below the
then existing market price. We cannot assure that all or any of the shares offered in this prospectus will be sold by the Selling Shareholders.
The Selling Shareholders, and any broker-dealers or agents, upon completing the sale of any of the shares offered in this prospectus,
may be deemed to be “underwriters” as that term is defined under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations
of such acts. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased
by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.
The
Selling Shareholders, alternatively, may sell all or any part of the shares offered in this prospectus through an underwriter. The Selling
Shareholders have not entered into any agreement with a prospective underwriter and there is no assurance that any such agreement will
be entered.
The
Selling Shareholders may pledge its shares to its brokers under the margin provisions of customer agreements. If any of the Selling Shareholders
default on a margin loan, the broker may, from time to time, offer and sell the pledged shares. The Selling Shareholders, and any other
persons participating in the sale or distribution of the shares will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act, and the
rules and regulations under such act, including, without limitation, Regulation M. These provisions may restrict certain activities of
and limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the shares by any of the Selling Shareholders, or any other such person. Under
Regulation M, persons engaged in a distribution of securities are prohibited from simultaneously engaging in market making and certain
other activities with respect to such securities for a specified period prior to the commencement of such distributions, subject to specified
exceptions or exemptions. All these limitations may affect the marketability of the shares.
The
Selling Shareholders will be offering such shares for its own account. We do not know for certain how or when the Selling Shareholders
will choose to sell its shares of common stock. However, it can sell such shares at any time or through any manner set forth in this
plan of distribution.
To
permit the Selling Shareholders to resell the shares of common stock issued to it, we agreed to file a registration statement, of which
this prospectus is a part, and all necessary amendments and supplements with the SEC for the purpose of registering and maintaining the
registration of the shares. We will bear all costs relating to the registration of the common stock offered by this prospectus, other
than the costs of our independent legal review. We will keep the registration statement effective until the earlier of (i) the date after
which all of the shares of common stock held by the Selling Shareholders that are covered by the registration statement have been sold
by the Selling Shareholders pursuant to such registration statement and (ii) the first day of the month next following the 36-month anniversary
of the date the registration statement, to which this prospectus is made a part, is declared effective by the SEC.
BUSINESS
Changes
to the Business.
We
intend to continue Ameriguard’s line of business. Ameriguard principally provides guard services to governmental, quasi-governmental
and commercial property management. Guard services generated $22 million in revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
Guard services include, providing armed and unarmed uniformed security personnel for access control, mobile patrols, traffic control,
security console/system operators, fire safety directors, communication, reception, concierge and front desk/doorman operations.
Corporation
Information
Our
principal executive offices are currently located at 5470 W Spruce Ave Suite 102 Fresno CA 93722.
Our
website; www.ameriguardsecurity.com.
Employees
As
of December 31, 2022, we had 313 full-time employees, 237 of these employees are represented by collective bargaining
agreements and the Company considers it relations with its employees to be very good.
Corporate
History
The
Company was incorporated in Nevada on December 13, 2010.
The
Company intended to become a provider of revenue cycle services to a broad range of healthcare providers. We offer our customers integrated
solutions designed around their specific business needs, including revenue cycle data analysis, contract and outsourced coding, billing,
coding and compliance audits, coding education, coding consulting, physician coding services and ICD-10 education and transition services.
On
February 10, 2012, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”)
with Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Anvex International, Inc., “HRAH”), a Nevada company, and
its wholly-owned subsidiary Health Revenue Acquisition Corporation (“Acquisition Sub”), which was treated for accounting
purposes as a reverse recapitalization with HRAA, considered the accounting acquirer. Each share of HRAA’s common stock was exchanged
for the right to receive approximately 1,271 shares of HRAH’s common stock. Before their entry into the Merger Agreement, no material
relationship existed between HRAH and Acquisition Sub or HRAA. On April 27, 2012, the Company completed a 12.98 to 1 forward stock
split. On May 2, 2012, the Company changed its ticker symbol from ANVX to HRAA.
The
Company then went dormant in August 2014.
On
July 14, 2020, as a result of a custodianship in Clark County, Nevada, Case Number: A816259, Custodian Ventures LLC (“Custodian”)
was appointed Custodian of the Company.
On
July 15, 2020 Custodian appointed David Lazar as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary, Chief Financial
Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
On
September 8, 2021, under the terms of a private stock purchase agreement, 10,000,000 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock, $0.001
par value per share (the “Shares”) of the Company, were transferred from Custodian Ventures, LLC to Ameriguard Security Services,
Inc. California corporation (Ameriguard). As a result, Ameriguard became holder of approximately 91% of the voting rights of the issued
and outstanding share capital of the Company on a fully-diluted basis of the Company, and became the controlling shareholder. The consideration
paid for the Shares was $450,000. In connection with the transaction, David Lazar forgave the Company from all debts owed to him and/or
Custodian Ventures, LLC.
On
September 8, 2021, the Company accepted the resignations from David Lazar as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and as a Member of the Board of Directors. Effective on the same date to fill the vacancies created
by Mr. Lazar’s resignations, the Company appointed Lawrence Garcia as the Company’s President, CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary,
and Chairman of the Board of Directors. These resignations are in connection with the consummation of the private stock purchase agreement
and was not the result of any disagreement with Company on any matter relating to Company’s operations, policies or practices.
On
March 11, 2022, the Company, amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. from
Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. The name was deemed effective by FINRA on March 17, 2022.
Pursuant
to the Merger Agreement, we acquired the business of Ameriguard and will continue the existing business of Ameriguard as our wholly owned
subsidiary.
Ameriguard
was formed on November 14, 2002. The corporation was incorporated with the issuance of 1,000 common shares formerly held by Lawrence
Garcia, President and CEO with 550 shares and Lillian Flores, former VP of Operations with 450 shares. On July 12, 2022 under the
terms of a Settlement Agreement, Flores exchanged her 450 shares for consideration of $3,384,950 and a promissory note in that amount
secured by a stock pledge. Ameriguard provides armed guard services as a federal contractor with licenses in 7 states and provides commercial
guard services in California.
Our
Industry
Security
guard and related services in the US is a $43 billion industry comprising over 11,000 companies and 900,000 officers. Over 55%, ($24
billion) of this market is serviced by 40 companies, with the top 4 firms, with Allied Universal, Securitas, G4S and Prosegur Security
controlling 74% ($31.8 billion), an average revenue of $7.9 billion; the next 21 firms control 8.4% ($3.6billion), an average of 172
million and the next 10 firms control 1% ($550 million) with a range of $20 to $100 million with average of $50 million. Ameriguard’s
approximately $22 million in annual revenue places is within the top 25 firms in the country. The rest of the market comprises over 7,900
firms with $19 billion or an average of $2.5 million in revenue. This consolidation of market share has not been gradual but rather a
rapid shift over the last five years in an industry which once was highly fragmented and widely dispersed, from smaller regional and
local companies to the largest companies.
We
believe that the top 40 companies have the resources to harness technology, to expand their business into related services other than
guard services. Companies with over $50 million in revenue have, over the last 10 years, experienced steady growth while those guard
companies under $20 million, the remaining 9,900 firms, have experienced declining revenues. We believe that the principal reason for
this is the steady diversification of security services away from the traditional guard services to areas of utilization of technology
requiring capital. Along with this, we believe that the profitability challenges below $20 million annual sales are much more difficult
that above $50 million is sales, largely due to the significant economies of scale achieve at the higher revenue levels.
The
proliferation of technology while increasing efficacy in performance and inevitably lower costs in the future, the impact on the contract
security industry will likely have mixed results – positive for companies who harness technology into their service delivery strategies
– and negative for those companies who fail to invest in or adopt these service-enhancing capabilities. Despite the advances in
the U.S. contract guarding business over recent years, there remains a question as to the industry’s viability in view of the increasing
trend for integrating manned services with security systems (i.e. security video, access control and monitoring) along with the emergence
of other new smart technology options and solutions (i.e. robotics, drones, cybersecurity and crowd sharing alert notification).
The
recent merger and acquisition trend, primarily by the major national and international security organizations and fueled by investment
and funding from private equity firms, is continuing. The underlying reason for this shift is less obvious and suggests an increasing
number of sellers who concluded that their better option was to exit and sell rather than remain in the marketplace and try to compete
and organically grow their market share.
Despite
its low barriers of entry and nominal capital requirements, the security guard business has become more challenging for the smaller owner/operator.
The traditionally historic advantage of the smaller operator’s ability to offer relationship-driven customized services is no longer
totally sufficient for sustainable growth – especially with the increasing regulatory challenges of the Affordable Care Act, federal
and state minimum wage laws, Family Medical Leave Act and state laws (i.e. meal and rest break reporting and now, predictive scheduling).
Even
stronger local and smaller regional companies are finding it more difficult to protect their client base and grow revenues under increasing
regulatory as well as competitive pressures. Larger regional and national organizations are dealing with the regulatory climate while
growing market share by leveraging infrastructure, technology, economies of scale with more aggressive pricing and better service reliability.
This approach appears to offer a more compelling value proposition from the client’s perspective, which seems evident by the higher
client retention rates reported by the major security companies.
However,
this consolidating trend may not be inevitable for the future as newer, more tech-savvy owner/operators enter the business and recognize
how to adopt best practices with a variety of sophisticated third-party software platforms and applications to help level the playing
field. These include talent management and on-boarding applications to attract, hire and maintain a more skilled and reliable workforce;
integrated labor management platforms to control scheduling, compliance, operations, payroll, billing and financial reporting; and state-of-the-art
social media marketing applications.
The
contract security industry should now be able to more effectively capitalize on and penetrate opportunities in a $20 billion in-house
market – especially for those companies who have invested and integrated technology into a more highly reliable ecosystem of protective
services.
For
the foreseeable future, the U.S. manned guarding business seems likely for continued sustainable growth. While the technology/manpower
ratio may shift the revenue mix going forward, based on today’s currently expanding U.S. economy, the prospects for an aggregate
growth rate of four percent or more seem realistic and perhaps even conservative, especially for ownership who have prudently invested
in technology enhancements to their core guarding operations.
Providing
these strategies can yield an attractive ROI, increase operating profits (EBITDA ranges of four to six percent and higher) and enterprise
valuations, this industry seems not only viable but also opportune for further investment consideration
(The
above industry data taken from https://www.nasco.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-Bob-Perry-Contract-Security-Industry-White-Paper-1.pdf)
Regulatory
Matters/Compliance
Each
State has specific licensing requirements companies must meet to perform guard services, especially armed guard services. To date, the
Company holds firearm licenses in over twelve States and does not foresee any license or governmental requirements preventing us from
continuing to operate in any State a contract is awarded to us. As a company with over 300 employees, we are subject to all of the standard
federal and state labor laws and have consistently met those requirements to date, including ERISA.
Contracting
officers have indicated that they believe the government has no concern relating to the merger as long as the responsible person(s) remains.
Properties
The
Company’s corporate headquarters is located at 5470 W. Spruce Avenue, Suite 102, Fresno CA. The lease is currently month to month.
Landlord has not indicated a desire for a new lease. Our lease payments are a total of $55,767 for the entire term (or, $4,230 per month).
Legal
Proceedings
While
we have not been involved in any litigation related to the performance of our guard services, armed or otherwise, to date, as an armed
guard Company with contracts with Governmental entities is a possibility of legal proceedings that could be more serious than the average
business. From time to time, the Company is involved in matters relating to claims arising from the ordinary course of business, but
those claims have been labor and union related and have been settled on an administrative level not in court.
While
the results of such claims and legal actions cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company’s management does not believe that
there are claims or actions, pending or threatened against the Company, the ultimate disposition of which would have a material adverse
effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis and Results of Operations
This
Item 7 contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 are subject to a number
of risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Our actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities could differ
materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Additional risks of which we are not currently aware
or which we currently deem immaterial could also cause our actual results to differ, including those discussed in the sections entitled
“Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in this Registration Statement on Form S-1
(the “Financial Statements”). The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
policies in the United States (“GAAP”). Except as otherwise disclosed, all dollar figures included therein and in the following
management discussion and analysis are quoted in United States dollars.
The
following discussion of the Company’s financial condition and the results of operations should be read in conjunction with the
Financial Statements and footnotes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Report.
The
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms
of the safe harbor, the Company notes that in addition to the description of historical facts contained herein, this report contains
certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties as detailed herein and from time to time in the Company’s
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and elsewhere. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations
and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those, described
in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others: (a) the Company’s fluctuations in sales and operating results;
(b) regulatory, competitive and contractual risks; (c) development risks; (d) the ability to achieve strategic initiatives, including
but not limited to the ability to achieve sales growth, and (e) unknown litigation.
Corporate
Structure
As
previously mentioned, on December 9, 2022, AGSS executed a reverse merger with AmeriGuard resulting in AGSS becoming the sole owner of
AmeriGuard. This merger establishes AGSS as a company operating a viable guard company with annual sales of approximately $24,000,000.
It also is in the position to access the capital market to generate the capital needed to begin its growth strategy of mergers and acquisitions
within the security industry.
Prior
to and after the merger AGSS has been working on developing the leadership team needed. We have in place a CEO with 20 years of experience
in our industry and has been very successful in the government contracting market. Our CFO has over 35 years of business finance experience,
the last 15 of which he has been focusing on organizational development consulting across multiple industries, and an Operations team
on the east coast managing IT and our federal contracts. We have an exclusive contract with Think Equity a New York Investment Banking
Firm, and we have engaged legal and SEC compliance professionals. We have a Board Directors with Wall Street and government security
experience making us well positioned to aggressively grow the business.
Results
of Operations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022
Revenues
and Cost of Goods Sold
2022
experienced a 10% increase of $2.2 million in security services revenue. The majority of which was from federal contracts in the amount
of approximately $1.5 million and the remaining $700,000 from commercial guard services. The contract services revenue increase was the
result of monthly fee increases within the four existing contract operated for during 2022 and 2021. As the costs of labor increases
within the unionized contract so does the revenue. For the Commercial operations we saw a significant increase in demand for services,
specifically our patrol services. Patrol services solve the problem of delayed police response. Our patrol officers respond to all alarms
regardless of cause within 15 minutes of activation. This is a cost effect way for businesses to have protection without the high expense
of a posted guard. This is an area of service we are continuing to expand.
We
also had a significant increase of over $280,000 in other related income. This increase was due to a change in accounting practices.
Prior to 2022, overhead expenses included management salaries were allocated to between AmeriGuard and three other related companies.
Has part of our transition to prepare for the reverse merger we shifted to management agreements between AmeriGuard and the other related
entities. As a result, we saw both an increase in other revenues along with an increase in administrative expenses.
As
with all professional service industries the vast majority of expense in with direct labor and expenses associated with that labor. We
are not an exception. Our direct expenses average around 89% of revenues. Total cost of services increased approximately $1.3 million
in 2022, and that increase is expected in relation to the revenue increase in 2022 as previously discussed.
Operating
Expenses and Other Expense
Operation
expenses, overhead expenses, increased in 2022 over 2021 by approximately $1.3 million. Slightly more than half of that increase was
in administrative salaries and related payroll expenses, of approximately $796,000. As mentioned earlier in 2021 overhead expenses included
administrative salaries were allocated between related companies. In 2022, all the salaries were expensed to AmeriGuard. Also, during
2022 as part of the reverse merger preparations, we added to our administrative team a full-time CFO, an HR Manager and an Operations
Management team along with the necessary support positions in payroll and accounting. This was done in the preparations for the merger
and the following expansion.
Other
areas of expense increase were in the cost of vehicle operations of approximately $138,000 due to the leasing of four additional vehicles
for patrols along with an increase in fuel costs. The category of General administrative expenses increased approximately $350,000. Approximately
$100,000 of the increase related to expenses no longer allocated to the related companies as we did in 2021. Then the merger related
expenses new to 2022 such as office rent in New York, marketing expenses, travel, shareholder buyout loan expense and Board of Director
expenses totalling approximately $200,000. The remainder of the increase were minor changes in other operational expenses.
Other
expenses in the amount of $344,105 that occurred in 2022, but not in 2021 are non-operational expenses related specifically to the preparations
for and after the reverse merger. These expenses are legal, compliance, accounting and merger related expenses that are treated as non-operational
expense to prevent distortions of operational net income or loss. It is anticipated that there will be continued non-operational expenses
from ongoing capital raise activities moving forward.
At
this time, our operating structure and current level of expense can handle twice the revenue stream with minor increases to our operating
overhead expenses. This allows the entire gross profit of any new contract or company acquisition to go straight to the bottom line,
providing a consistent return on investment.
Net
Income/(Loss) from Operations
Combining
2022 net loss of $74,003, with 2021 net income of $128,038 we have a total operational income of $54,035. Our operational structure that
drives theses costs has excess capacity in anticipation of significant growth via new contracts or more specifically, company acquisitions.
This allows additional revenue to go directly to our bottom line (see moving forward comments).
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
The
Company’s principal sources of liquidity include cash from operations and proceeds from long term debt financing. During the year
ended December 31, 2022, operations generated net cash increase of approximately $258,000 while cash used from financing activities
during the same period was approximately $1,160,000, the Company did not receive and proceeds from long term debt. The net decrease in
cash for 2022 was approximately $902,000.
The
main use of cash was the first payment to shareholder from the shareholder buyout agreement signed in July 2022 in the amount of $686,990,
as previously discussed. Other finance activities usage was building improvements of approximately $224,000, loan payments $180,000 and
owner distributions before merger in the amount of $63,000.
On
December 31, 2022, the Company had cash on hand of $1,226,600, with total current assets of $3,207,750.
Moving
Forward
During
the past eighteen months we have been working to get to where we are today. It has been difficult and expensive, to get to this point
of being a public company with the corporate structure, systems and team that can expand our business with increasing profitability.
Our current overhead expense structure has the capacity to manage two to three times the revenues from one of two strategic sources.
Our
first source is to continue down our historical path of seeking out contracts that meet our sweet spot and bidding with hope of successful
award. However, this path is time consuming and isn’t a guarantee of the growth we desire and is outside of our control.
Our
second source of growth is merger and acquisition. Now that we have the capital market available to us and our industry is positioned
for long term growth, now is the time. The security industry continues to grow in opportunity, and at the same there’s a lot of
consolidation occurring. As a top 25 company in the industry, we can be the company acquiring others and quickly doubling our revenues
with one or two key acquisitions. After which we could see all the gross profit from those companies going directly to our bottom line.
The returns would be quick and significant.
There
are also acquisition opportunities in several other industries that fits our business model. Those include transportation, cyber security,
private security, ammunition manufacturing, and surveillance to mention a few. The Company has already begun the process of our first
equity raise with Think Equity to recover our expended working capital and position the Company for its first acquisition. We anticipate
the equity raise to be completed in the second quarter along with our first acquisition.
Management
is very positive regarding profitable operations for the next twelve months based on the following:
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AGSS operates
in a growing industry. |
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The security
industry is recession proof. |
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There
are over 10,000 security companies operating in our market, with 50% available for acquisition. |
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Our management
team, Board of Directors and supporting equity professionals can get the job done. |
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We have
been and will continue to be a company that is very conservative with our resources and will use every possible dollar provide strength
and good return to our investors. |
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We are
in it for the long haul. |
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We make
profits the old fashion way, hard work. |
Management
Discussion of Strategic Plans
On
December 9, 2022, AGSS acquired AmeriGuard via a stock exchange. After which, AmeriGuard became the 100% subsidiary of AGSS resulting
in the consolidated annual revenue of AGSS to exceed $22 million. We hope to achieve material growth following a very
simple menu:
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Aggressive bidding on new
and current Federal Guard Contracts. |
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Meet the growing needs
in the Commercial Guard services. |
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Acquisitions of Federal
Contracting competitors, specifically those with high level secret security clearance. |
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Acquisition of businesses
operating in the governmental contracting market achieving greater margins such as the Transportation industry and technology, specifically
cyber-security and related IT services. |
Government
Contracts
We
intend to continue to take advantage of our federal contracting bidding category of a veteran owned, minority owned, small business (initially)
narrowing the field of competition for each contract. The small business category is defined as average sales over 5 years at or below
$25.5 million. We project that we will remain below that level for the next two calendar years. Another category that increases contracting
opportunities is the much-coveted position of having high level secret clearance. We have held this clearance in the past and are actively
seeking to gain such clearance again.
With
over 20 years of experience with government contracts providing significant understanding of the bidding process along with a team of
5 individuals processing contract bids, we are confident of being awarded two or three new contracts in the next eighteen months.
As
previously mentioned in the industry discussion, the industry is going through a merger and acquisition phase driven by the need to consolidate
overhead and a significant percentage of owner retirements. One key reason for the creation of this public company is to gain the significant
capital necessary to acquire two or three companies already in the governmental contract market.
Commercial
Guard Services
With
the increasing crime rates in most major cities across the country the gap between what the business owners expect from law enforcement
and what law enforcement can deliver is widening. A specific concern is the amount of time it takes from the moment an alarm is triggered
and the arrival of an officer. This can be multiple hours and sometimes not at all for local police departments. The time gap as described
could mean the difference between a broken window to a multi thousand-dollar loss.
It
is a part of our regular service to dispatch an armed officer to respond quickly to the alarm, secure the scene and await law enforcement
or the business owner. We believe that this quick response ensures a higher level of security for our customers. We provide the complete
package of alarms, video cameras to armed response. This complete vertical can be duplicated in any town USA. It is true that other guard
companies do provide armed response, yet not many also have surveillance systems under their operational control and monitored with local
dispatch as we do.
Our
strategy is to acquire commercial guard companies in the states where we have federal contracts allowing us to establish a kind of farm
system for guards who can start at a no experience entry position, receive experience and training to ultimately be employed at the high
value level of unionized federal guard. Like many industries, it is extremely difficult to find and keep the employees needed for our
federal contracts. This negatively impacts the bottom-line success of a contract due to extra overtime not anticipated. A program like
this will allow individuals to start and build a career, not just a job.
Other
Business Acquisitions
The
last item on our menu is the acquisition of a related governmental contractor in the Transportation and/or Cyber Security business. These
lines of business achieve high margins and play in the same contract market as our guard services. We can become successful players in
this market very quickly.
AGSS
will look to identify a few potential Cyber Security/IT companies that could be acquired. We see the acquisition of a quality Cyber Security
company and an important aspect of our strategic plan. The Executive Team will identify potential acquisitions with great urgency.
Implementation
and Timeline
For
the acquisitions we will identify target companies that meets the specific strategic and financial criteria established by the board,
and then seek the necessary capital. The acquisition offer will include both cash and AGSS stock.
The
criteria that management is currently using to identify acquisition target are:
|
1. |
Currently holding governmental
contracts in good standing and/or with solid commercial operations. |
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2. |
Companies in related industries
provide significant value to our company’s bottom line. |
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3. |
A minimum of a 10% EBTIDA
(non-guard companies), and guard companies with the majority of revenues from government contracts with an EBTIDA of 2.5+%. |
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4. |
Consolidation savings will
bring EBTIDA to 15% (non-guard companies), and 8-10% for guard companies. |
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5. |
Monthly revenues exceeding
$500,000. |
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6. |
Has a clear path for revenue
growth. |
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7. |
If the company does not
meet the criteria in 1-6. It needs to demonstrate an ability to grow 10% per year or more and bring positive cash flow to the company. |
For
new government contracts, this approach is a bit more time-consuming and competitive. Preparing proposals for the contracts that become
available is not the problem, the time aspect is the dates the contracts are awarded.
The
capital required component of these contracts is twofold. First, the contract often requires new equipment and vehicles. Second, the
bidding company must have enough working capital to cover the first three months of payroll. With payroll cost being 80% of the contract
and various equipment requirements, the required capital on hand can be significant. For a contract that has $15 million per year in
revenue the capital on hand requirement would exceed $3,000,000.
The
following is a description of the assumptions made for each quarter of operation.
Second
quarter of operation, April – June 30, 2023
During
this quarter our focus will be acquiring a guard company of a large enough size to have annual sales over $10 million, with the hopes
of providing additional cash from operations at 6% of annual sales.
During
this quarter we also look to acquire a transportation company, hopefully with federal contract(s). The capital required for this industry
is heavy on the asset side in that vehicles need to be ready to go at the time of contract award. However, bottom line earnings can exceed
12%. Like the guard industry, this industry is going through mergers and acquisitions. Management is confident they will be able to find
a few companies that meet our acquisition requirements.
Third
quarter of operation, July – September 30, 2023
The
third quarter of operation anticipates the operations of an acquired transportation company with a net cash percentage of 12% or more.
This quarter could see the blending in of the transportation company and the consolidation of overheads.
At
this point AGSS should have a complete Executive Team, full Board of Directors, processes and procedures in place and will be aggressively
working to achieve our goal of $100 million in annual sales.
As
previously indicated it is anticipated that AGSS will acquire additional Security Companies competing with AGSS in the government contracting
market, along with companies that meet the acquisition criteria previously mentioned, from June 2023 through the end of the year.
The previous comments and timeline reflect management’s expectations that are achievable and are at the minimum of management’s
intentions. Based on market activities and investor readiness, the pace of acquisitions and contract awards could accelerate.
Potential
Impact of COVID-19
The
Company is concerned that the COVID-19 virus may impact the Company’s ability to raise additional equity capital due to the uncertainty
of the virus’ effects on the economy and capital markets, which may make potential investors less likely to invest during the pandemic.
This may affect the Company’s ability to raise equity capital to meet its financial obligations, implement its business plan and
continue as a going concern.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which
have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These principles require us to make estimates and
judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, cash flow and related disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities. Our estimates include those related to revenue recognition, accounts receivable reserves, income and other taxes,
stock-based compensation and equipment and contingent obligations. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other
assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. To the extent that
there are material differences between these estimates and our actual results, our future financial statements will be affected.
We
define our “critical accounting policies” as those U.S. generally accepted accounting principles that require us to make
subjective estimates about matters that are uncertain and are likely to have a material impact on our financial condition and results
of operations as well as the specific way we apply those principles. Our estimates are based upon assumptions and judgments about matters
that are highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate is made and applied and require us to continually assess a range of potential
outcomes. A detailed discussion of the critical accounting policies that most affect our company is in Footnote 2 of the notes to our
financial statements.
DESCRIPTION
OF PROPERTY
The
Company’s corporate headquarters is located at 5470 W. Spruce Avenue, Suite 102, Fresno CA. The lease is currently month to month.
Landlord has not indicated a desire for a new lease. Our lease payments are a total of $55,767 for the entire term (or, $4,230 per month).
LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
While
we have not been involved in any litigation related to the performance of our guard services, armed or otherwise, to date, as an armed
guard Company with contracts with Governmental entities is a possibility of legal proceedings that could be more serious than the average
business. From time to time, the Company is involved in matters relating to claims arising from the ordinary course of business, but
those claims have been labor and union related and have been settled on an administrative level not in court.
While
the results of such claims and legal actions cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company’s management does not believe that
there are claims or actions, pending or threatened against the Company, the ultimate disposition of which would have a material adverse
effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
DIRECTORS,
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
Directors,
Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
Set
forth below is information regarding our directors and executive officers following the closing of the Merger. Pursuant to the terms
of the Merger, our sole officer and director, Lawrence Garcia, was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer, was appointed
as our Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Treasurer, Michael Goossen as our Chief Financial Officer. In addition, in connection with
the Merger, Douglas Anderson was appointed to serve as a director on December 9, 2022
The
following persons became our executive officers and directors upon effectiveness of the Merger, and hold the positions set forth opposite
their respective names.
Name |
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Age |
|
Position |
Lawrence Garcia |
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50 |
|
Chairman
of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
|
|
Chief
Operating Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director |
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|
|
|
|
Michael Goossen, CPA |
|
61 |
|
Chief
Marketing Officer and Director
Chief
Financial Officer
|
|
|
|
|
|
Douglas Anderson* |
|
60 |
|
Director |
|
* |
Appointed
December 9, 2022.
|
Directors
serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified. The directors of our company are elected by
the vote of a majority in interest of the holders of the voting stock of our company and hold office until the expiration of the term
for which he or she was elected and until a successor has been elected and qualified.
Most
of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the Board for the transaction of business. The directors must be present
in person or telephonically at the meeting to constitute a quorum. However, any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board
may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board individually or collectively consent in writing to the action.
Directors
may receive compensation for their services and reimbursement for their expenses as shall be determined from time to time by resolution
of the Board. Our directors currently do not receive monetary compensation for their service on the Board of Directors.
Officers
are appointed to serve until such time as their successors have been duly appointed by the Board of Directors.
The
principal occupations for the past five years (and, in some instances, for prior years) of each of our executive officers and directors,
followed by our key employees, are as follows:
Officers
Lawrence
Garcia is the CEO and President of Ameriguard Security Service, Inc incorporated in state of California in 2002. Lawrence is a disabled
veteran of the United States Navy and of Hispanic dissent. He has led the company from a small local guard company to a national company
currently managing five Federal Government armed guard contracts with annual revenue of over $22 million. Mr. Garcia has twice been named,
“Businessman of the Year” in the State of California.
Michael
Goossen, CPA is the Chief Financial Officer of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc., a California Corporation. Michael has been a CPA
since 1986, has worked in multiple industries as a CFO and CEO. During the past 20 years he has been providing small business consulting,
offering CFO services and executive leadership development. Michael began working with Ameriguard as a CFO consultant and business strategic
services 3 years ago and became the full time CFO for Ameriguard in August 2022.
Board
of Directors
Douglas
Anderson, Board Director. Mr. Anderson is the CEO of Wall Street Capital Partners and has been involved in or exposed to most aspects
of corporate finance with over 20 years on Wall Street. Prior to his work in corporate finance, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, including
the elite Marine Reconnaissance Battalion. He held a Top-Secret clearance while serving operationally in the U.S. State Department at
American Embassies overseas, as well as at the U.N. in New York, where he participated in Security Enhancement programs. Mr. Anderson
was formally trained on Wall Street as an Underwriter. He has been interviewed and broadcast nationally and internationally, many times
as an expert both on NASDAQ and at the NYSE. Mr. Anderson earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and postgraduate
graduate education includes executive education from Harvard in Finance and Texas A&M in Agriculture Science. Mr. Anderson has served
as an Advisor, Director, public company CEO and public company Board Director over his career.
Family
Relationships
There
are no family relationships among our executive officers and directors.
Board
Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight
Our
Board of Directors focuses on the most significant risks facing our company and our company’s general risk management strategy,
and ensure that risks undertaken by our Company are consistent with the Board’s appetite for risk. While the Board oversees our
company’s risk management, management is responsible for day-to-day risk management processes. We believe this division of responsibilities
is the most effective approach for addressing the risks facing our company and that our Board leadership structure supports this approach.
Limitation
of Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
Under
Nevada General Corporation Law and our articles of incorporation, our directors will have no personal liability to us or our stockholders
for monetary damages incurred as the result of the breach or alleged breach by a director of his “duty of care.” This provision
does not apply to the directors’ (i) acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing and culpable violation
of law, (ii) acts or omissions that a director believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or our shareholders or
that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director, (iii) approval of any transaction from which a director derives an
improper personal benefit, (iv) acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director’s duty to the corporation or
our shareholders in circumstances in which the director was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing a
director’s duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or our shareholders, (v) acts or omissions that constituted an
unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director’s duty to the corporation or our shareholders, or
(vi) approval of an unlawful dividend, distribution, stock repurchase or redemption. This provision would generally absolve directors
of personal liability for negligence in the performance of duties, including gross negligence.
The
effect of this provision in our articles of incorporation is to eliminate the rights of the Company and our stockholders (through stockholder’s
derivative suits on behalf of the Company to recover monetary damages against a director for breach of his fiduciary duty of care as
a director (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior) except in the situations described in clauses
(i) through (vi) above. This provision does not limit nor eliminate the rights of the Company or any stockholder to seek non-monetary
relief such as an injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s duty of care. In addition, our Articles of
Incorporation provide that if Nevada law is amended to authorize the future elimination or limitation of the liability of a director,
then the liability of the directors will be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the law, as amended. Nevada General
Corporation Law grants corporations the right to indemnify their directors, officers, employees and agents in accordance with applicable
law. Our bylaws provide for indemnification of such persons to the full extent allowable under applicable law. These provisions will
not alter the liability of the directors under federal securities laws.
We
intend to enter into agreements to indemnify our directors and officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in our bylaws.
These agreements, among other things, indemnify our directors and officers for certain expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments,
fines, and settlement amounts incurred by any such person in any action or proceeding, including any action by or in the right of the
Company, arising out of such person’s services as a director or officer of the Company, any subsidiary of the Company or any other
company or enterprise to which the person provides services at the request of the Company. We believe that these provisions and agreements
are necessary to attract and retain qualified directors and officers.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling 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.
Related
Party Transactions
On
July 7, 2022 the Ameriguard entered into a buyout agreement with its minority shareholder Lillian Flores. The value of Ameriguard
to be used for the buyout agreement was calculated using an independent evaluation service which determined the December 31, 2020
value to be approximately $6,400,000. As a 45% owner, Mrs. Flores’ share was approximately $2,885,000. After negotiation of some
additional funds due Mrs. Flores, the final buyout amount was approximately $3,385,000. A 5-year promissory note was executed and the
note is secured by a stock pledge.
Director
Independence
Lawrence
Garcia, CEO and majority Shareholder is our only non-independent director.
Because
our common stock is not currently listed on a national securities exchange, we have used the definition of “independence”
of The NASDAQ Stock Market to make this determination. NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(a)(2) provides that an “independent director”
is a person other than an officer or employee of the company or any other individual having a relationship which, in the opinion of the
company’s board of directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of
a director. The NASDAQ listing rules provide that a director cannot be considered independent if:
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● |
the director is, or at
any time during the past three years was, an employee of the Company; |
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● |
the director or a family
member of the director accepted any compensation from the Company in excess of $120,000 during any period of 12 consecutive months
within the three years preceding the independence determination (subject to certain exclusions, including, among other things, compensation
for board or board committee service); |
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● |
a family member of the
director is, or at any time during the past three years was, an executive officer of the Company; |
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● |
the director or a family
member of the director is a partner in, controlling stockholder of, or an executive officer of an entity to which the Company made,
or from which the Company received, payments in the current or any of the past three fiscal years that exceed 5% of the recipient’s
consolidated gross revenue for that year or $200,000, whichever is greater (subject to certain exclusions); |
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● |
the director or a family
member of the director is employed as an executive officer of an entity where, at any time during the past three years, any of the
executive officers of the Company served on the compensation committee of such other entity; or |
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● |
the director or a family
member of the director is a current partner of the Company’s outside auditor, or at any time during the past three years was
a partner or employee of the Company’s outside auditor, and who worked on the company’s audit. |
Involvement
in Certain Legal Proceedings
To
our knowledge, during the past ten years, none of our directors, executive officers, promoters, control persons, or nominees has:
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been convicted in a criminal
proceeding or been subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses) |
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● |
had any bankruptcy petition
filed by or against the business or property of the person, or of any partnership, corporation or business association of which he
was a general partner or executive officer, either at the time of the bankruptcy filing or within two years prior to that time; |
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been found by a court of
competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal
or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated; |
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● |
been the subject of, or
a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended
or vacated (not including any settlement of a civil proceeding among private litigants), relating to an alleged violation of any
federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance
companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty
or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire
fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or |
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been the subject of, or
a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined
in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange
Act), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons
associated with a member. |
Code
of Ethics
We
have not adopted a code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting
officer, or persons performing similar functions, because of the small number of persons involved in the management of the Company.
Director
and Executive Compensation
No
compensation has been paid and no stock options granted to any of our officers or directors in the last three fiscal years.
Employment
Agreements
Prior
to merger date no employment agreements were in place. It is the intention of ownership to rely on the recommendation of the compensation
committee to be appointed by the Board of Directors
2023
Equity Incentive Plan
Our
Board of Directors and stockholders owning a majority of our outstanding shares plan to adopt an Equity Incentive Plan. Details of the
plan will be developed with the input of the Board of Directors along with the then established compensation committee.
Conclusion
Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under
the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer,
we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Accordingly, we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures
were effective as of December 31, 2021.
Management’s
Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our
management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f)
under the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision
of, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel,
to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external
purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
The
framework our management uses to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting is based on the guidance
provided by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission in its 1992 report: INTERNAL CONTROL - INTEGRATED
FRAMEWORK. Based on our evaluation under the framework described above, our management has concluded that our internal control over financial
reporting was ineffective as of December 31, 2021 due to the same material weaknesses that rendered our disclosure controls and procedures
ineffective. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is not effective due to a lack of sufficient resources to
hire a support staff in order to separate duties between different individuals. The Company lacks the appropriate personnel to handle
all the varying recording and reporting tasks on a timely basis. The Company plans to address these material weaknesses as
resources become available by hiring additional professional staff, such as a Chief Financial Officer, as funding becomes available,
outsourcing certain aspects of the recording and reporting functions, and separating responsibilities. We have identified the following
material weaknesses.
| 1. | As
of December 31, 2021, we did not maintain effective controls over the control environment. Specifically, we have not developed and effectively
communicated to our employees the accounting policies and procedures. This has resulted in inconsistent practices. Further, the Board
of Directors does not currently have any independent members and no director qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined
in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. Since these entity level programs have a pervasive effect across the organization, management
has determined that these circumstances constitute a material weakness. |
| 2. | As
of December 31, 2021, we did not maintain effective controls over financial statement disclosure. Specifically, controls were not designed
and in place to ensure that all disclosures required were originally addressed in our financial statements. Accordingly, management has
determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness. |
Because
of these material weaknesses, management has concluded that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting
as of December 31, 2021, based on the criteria established in “INTERNAL CONTROL-INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK” issued by the COSO.
Change
In Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal year that have materially affected,
or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Attestation
Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm
This
annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial
reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules
of the SEC that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
During
the years ended December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021 no compensation was paid to Lawrence Garcia, our president, treasurer, secretary and director paid by AGSS.
Employment
Agreements
Prior
to merger date no employment agreements were in place. It is the intention of ownership to rely on the recommendation of the compensation
committee appointed by the Board of Directors.
Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
There
were no outstanding equity awards held by our officers as of December 31, 2022.
Board
of Directors
All
directors hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified,
or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. Officers are elected by and serve at the discretion of the board.
Our
directors are reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in connection with attending board meetings and receive a monthly honorarium for
serving on the board.
Compensation
committee
The
board of directors plans to establish a compensation committee as required by Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The committee will make compensation
recommendation to the board
2023
Equity Incentive Plan
Our
Board of Directors and stockholders owning a majority of our outstanding shares plans to adopt an Equity Incentive Plan following the
merger. Details of the plan will be developed with the input of the Board of Directors along with the then established
compensation committee.
Executive
Officer Compensation
The
following table sets forth the annual compensation for years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 to our Officers.
Executive positions and salaries:
Name and Position | |
Year | |
Salary ($) | | |
Bonus ($) | | |
Other
Compensation ($) | | |
Total
($) | |
Lawrence Garcia - CEO | |
2022 | |
| 146,551 | | |
| - | | |
| 21,279 | | |
| 167,830 | |
| |
2021 | |
| 129,190 | | |
| - | | |
| 19,789 | | |
| 148,979 | |
| |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Michael Goossen, CPA - CFO(1) | |
2022 | |
| 134,250 | | |
| - | | |
| 650 | | |
| 134,900 | |
| |
2021 | |
| 98,423 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 98,423 | |
| (1) | Mr.
Goossen was an independent consultant until August 1, 2022. |
Director
Compensation
Our
directors are reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in connection with attending board meetings and receive a monthly honorarium for
serving on the board.
SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The
following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of December 31, 2022 by (i)
each person (or group of affiliated persons) who is known by us to own more than five percent of the outstanding shares of our common
stock, (ii) each director, executive officer and director nominee, and (iii) all of our directors, executive officers and director nominees
as a group. Immediately following the Merger, we have 93,417,302 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
Beneficial
ownership is determined in accordance with SEC rules and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. All
share ownership figures include shares of our Common Stock issuable upon securities convertible or exchangeable into shares of our Common
Stock within sixty (60) days of December 31, 2022 which are deemed outstanding and beneficially owned by such person for purposes
of computing his or her percentage ownership, but not for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.
Name and Address | |
Beneficial Ownership | | |
Percentage
of Class(1) | |
Lawrence Garcia | |
| 80,578,125 | | |
| 86,26 | % |
Michael Goossen, CPA | |
| 2,671,875 | | |
| 2.86 | % |
Douglas Anderson* | |
| 3,515,625 | | |
| 3.76 | % |
All officers/directors as a group (3 people) | |
| 86,765,625 | | |
| 92.88 | % |
| (1) | Based
on 93,418,291 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 27, 2023. |
| * | Appointed
on December 9, 2022. |
CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions
Notes
Payable – Related Party
On
July 7, 2022, Ameriguard entered into a buyout agreement with its minority shareholder Lillian Flores. The value of Ameriguard to
be used for the buyout agreement was calculated using an independent evaluation service which determined the December 31, 2020 value
to be approximately $6,400,000. As a 45% owner, Mrs. Flores’ share was approximately $2,885,000. After negotiation of some additional
funds due Mrs. Flores, the final buyout amount was approximately $3,385,000. A 5-year promissory note was executed.
Director
Independence
We
currently have two independent directors as that term is defined in Rule 4200 of Nasdaq’s listing standards.
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
Authorized
Capital Stock
Our
authorized capital stock consists of five hundred million (500,000,000) shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per
share. Immediately after giving effect to the Merger and related transactions, there were 93,417,302 shares of our common stock issued
and outstanding.
Common
Stock
The
following is a summary of the material rights and restrictions associated with our common stock.
The
holders of our common stock currently have (i) equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available therefore, when, as and
if declared by the Board of Directors of the Company; (ii) are entitled to share ratably in all of the assets of the Company available
for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company (iii) do not have
preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights applicable thereto; and
(iv) are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which stock holders may vote. Please refer to the Company’s
Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and the applicable statutes of the State of Nevada for a more complete description of the rights and
liabilities of holders of the Company’s securities.
Preferred
Stock
The
holders of our Series A-1 Preferred Stock currently (i) have preferred equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available
therefore, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Company; (ii) hold distribution preferences upon liquidation, dissolution
or winding up of the affairs of the Company (iii) convert into seventy-two (72) shares, for each share of Series A-1 Preferred Stock,
at the discretion of the holder; and (iv) are entitled to seventy-two (72) votes per share of Series A-1 Preferred Stock on all matters
on which stock holders may vote.
Following
the merger there were and are no Preferred Stock outstanding. Any future issuance will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Dividend
Policy
We
have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance
the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Transfer
Agent
The
transfer agent for our common stock is VStock Transfer, and its telephone number is (727) 289-0010.
Trading
Information
Our
common stock is currently approved for quotation on OTC Markets (otcmarkets.com) under the symbol “AGSS”.
MARKET
FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market
Information
AGSS’s
common stock is quoted through the over-the-counter market on the OTC Market Pink under the symbol “AGSS.” There is a limited
trading of AGSS’s common stock. The following table sets forth high and low sales prices of AGSS common stock for each fiscal quarter
for the last two fiscal years as reported by the OTC Markets., based on closing prices. The prices in the table reflect inter-dealer
prices, without retail markup, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
| |
High | | |
Low | |
Third Quarter ended September 30, 2021 | |
$ | 4.39 | | |
$ | 0.50 | |
Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2021 | |
$ | 4.39 | | |
$ | 0.50 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
First Quarter ended March 31, 2022 | |
$ | 4.39 | | |
$ | 0.50 | |
Second Quarter ended June 30, 2022 | |
$ | 5.34 | | |
$ | 1.70 | |
Third Quarter ended September 30, 2022 | |
$ | 3.00 | | |
$ | 1.25 | |
Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2022 | |
$ | 3.38 | | |
$ | 1.00 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
First Quarter ended March 31, 2023 | |
$ | 3.35 | | |
$ | 1.975 | |
As
of March 27, 2023, there were approximately 91 record holders of AGSS common stock, not including shares held in “street name”
in brokerage accounts. As of March 27, 2023, there were approximately 93,418,291 shares of AGSS’s common stock issued and outstanding
on record.
Dividends
AGSS
has not declared or paid any cash dividends on its common stock.
Transfer
Agent and Registrar
The
transfer agent and registrar for AGSS’s common stock VStock Transfer LLC, 18 Lafayette Place, Woodmere, NY 11598, telephone number
212-828-8436.
Repurchases
of Our Securities
None
of the shares of our common stock were repurchased by the Company during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Sales
of Our Unregistered Securities during 2022 Not Previously Disclosed
None
Penny
Stock Considerations
Our
common stock will be deemed to be “penny stock” as that term is generally defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
to mean equity securities with a price of less than $5.00. Our shares thus will be subject to rules that impose sales practice and disclosure
requirements on broker-dealers who engage in certain transactions involving a penny stock.
Under
the penny stock regulations, a broker-dealer selling a penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or accredited investor
must make a special suitability determination regarding the purchaser and must receive the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction
prior to the sale, unless the broker-dealer is otherwise exempt. Generally, an individual with a net worth more than $1,000,000 or annual
income exceeding $100,000 individually or $300,000 together with his or her spouse is considered an accredited investor. In addition,
under the penny stock regulations the broker-dealer is required to:
Deliver,
prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, unless
the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt.
Disclose
commissions payable to the broker-dealer and our registered representatives and current bid and offer quotations for the securities.
Send
monthly statements disclosing recent price information pertaining to the penny stock held in a customer’s account, the account’s
value and information regarding the limited market in penny stocks; and
Make
a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written
agreement to the transaction, prior to conducting any penny stock transaction in the customer’s account.
Because
of these regulations, broker-dealers may encounter difficulties in their attempt to buy or sell shares of our common stock, which may
affect the ability of Belair or other holders to sell their shares in the secondary market and have the effect of reducing the level
of trading activity in the secondary market. These additional sales practice and disclosure requirements could impede the sale of our
common stock even if our common stock becomes publicly traded. In addition, the liquidity for our common stock may be decreased, with
a corresponding decrease in the price of our common stock. Our shares are likely to be subject to such penny stock rules for the foreseeable
future.
Reports
to Stockholders
We
have filed all necessary periodic reports, and other information with the SEC. We have provided annual reports to our stockholders containing
audited financial statements.
CHANGES
IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None
DISCLOSURE
OF COMMISSION POSITION OF INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Our
Bylaws, subject to the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes, contain provisions which allow the Company to indemnify any person
against liabilities and other expenses incurred as the result of defending or administering any pending or anticipated legal issue in
connection with service to us if it is determined that person acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed was in
or not opposed to the best interest of the Company. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933
may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable.
EXPERTS
Financial
Auditors
Our
most current audited consolidated financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are included in
this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the reports of BF Borgers CPA PC), Lakewood, CO, independent public accountants,
given on this firm’s authority as experts in auditing and accounting.
Legal
Counsel Providing Legal Opinion
The
validity of the issuance of the shares of common stock will be passed upon for the company by McMurdo Lawa Group, LLC. Counsel has
additionally consented to his opinion being included as an exhibit to this filing. Additionally, counsel has consented to being named
in the prospectus.
The
legal counsel that passed their opinion on the legality of these securities is:
Matthew
McMurdo, Esq.
McMurdo
Law Group, LLC
1185
Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor
New
York, NY 10036
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We
have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 (File Number _________) under the Securities Act of 1933 regarding
the shares of common stock offered hereby. This prospectus does not contain all the information found in the registration statement,
portions of which are omitted as permitted under the rules and regulations of the SEC. For further information regarding us and the securities
offered by this prospectus, please refer to the registration statement, including its exhibits and schedules. Statements made in this
prospectus concerning the contents of any contract, agreement or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement are
summaries of the terms of those documents. The registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, including its exhibits and
schedules, may be inspected and copied at the public reference room maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.
You may obtain information on the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.
The
SEC maintains a web site on the Internet at www.sec.gov. Our registration statement and other information that we file with the SEC are
available at the SEC’s website.
We
make available to our stockholders annual reports (on Form 10-K) containing our audited consolidated financial statements and make available
quarterly reports (on Form 10-Q) containing our unaudited interim consolidated financial information for the first three fiscal quarters
of each of our fiscal years.
If
you are a stockholder, you may request a copy of these filings at no cost by contacting us at:
Ameriguard
Security Services, Inc.
5470
W. Spruce Avenue, Suite 102
Fresno,
CA
Telephone
number: (559) 271-5984
Financial
Statements
Index
to Financial Statements
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the shareholders and the board of directors
of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related statements of operations, stockholders’
equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”).
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December
31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We
are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the
standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged
to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding
of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond
to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
Critical audit matters are matters arising
from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee
and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging,
subjective, or complex judgments.
We determined that there are no critical audit
matters.
/S/ BF Borgers CPA PC (PCAOB ID 5041)
We have served as the Company’s auditor since
2021
Lakewood, CO
March 30, 2023
AmeriGuard
Security Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
| |
| | | |
| | |
| |
December 31, | | |
December 31, | |
| |
2022 | | |
2021 | |
Assets | |
| | | |
| | |
Current
Assets | |
| | | |
| | |
Cash | |
$ | 1,227,654 | | |
$ | 2,129,801 | |
Accounts
receivable, net (note 1) | |
| 1,869,268 | | |
| 2,215,197 | |
Prepaid
insurance | |
| 110,829 | | |
| 107,884 | |
Related
Party Receivable (note 3) | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Total
Current Assets | |
| 3,207,751 | | |
| 4,452,882 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Other
Non-Current Assets | |
| | | |
| | |
Fixed
assets, net depreciation (note 4) | |
| 298,806 | | |
| 132,802 | |
Operating
Lease | |
| 302,695 | | |
| - | |
Total
Non-Current Assets | |
| 601,501 | | |
| 132,802 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Total
Assets | |
$ | 3,809,252 | | |
$ | 4,585,684 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Liabilities | |
| | | |
| | |
Current
Liabilities | |
| | | |
| | |
Accounts
payable | |
$ | 761,516 | | |
$ | 418,342 | |
Accrued
Interest Due (note 6) | |
| 49,035 | | |
| - | |
Accrued
Payroll | |
| 737,143 | | |
| 657,741 | |
Payroll
liability - Pension (note 5) | |
| 453,965 | | |
| 616,579 | |
Current
portion of notes payable (note 6) | |
| 719,563 | | |
| 127,615 | |
Total
Current Liabilities | |
| 2,721,222 | | |
| 1,820,277 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Long
Term Liabilities | |
| | | |
| | |
Long
term portion of notes payable (note 6) | |
| 2,782,784 | | |
| 780,845 | |
Operating
Lease | |
| 294,387 | | |
| - | |
Total
Liabilities | |
| 5,798,393 | | |
| 2,601,122 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Stockholders’
equity | |
| | | |
| | |
Common
stock, $.001 par value, 94,471,302 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Note 7) | |
| 158,346 | | |
| 158,346 | |
Retained
earnings/(defecit) | |
| (2,147,486 | ) | |
| 1,826,216 | |
Total
Stockholders’ Equity | |
| (1,989,140 | ) | |
| 1,984,562 | |
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |
$ | 3,809,253 | | |
$ | 4,585,684 | |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements
AmeriGuard
Security Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| |
| | | |
| | |
| |
For
the
Years Ended | |
| |
December 31, | | |
December 31, | |
| |
2022 | | |
2021 | |
Revenue | |
| | | |
| | |
Security
Services | |
$ | 24,643,096 | | |
$ | 22,418,328 | |
Other
related income | |
| 304,305 | | |
| 24,185 | |
Total
Revenue | |
| 24,947,401 | | |
| 22,442,513 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Cost
of Services | |
| | | |
| | |
Salaries
and related taxes | |
| 15,030,738 | | |
| 13,873,241 | |
Employee
benefits | |
| 3,052,774 | | |
| 2,915,322 | |
Sub-Contractor
payments | |
| 3,467,391 | | |
| 3,433,959 | |
Guard
training | |
| 202,826 | | |
| 222,298 | |
Vehicles
and equipment expenses | |
| 194,889 | | |
| 184,176 | |
Total
Cost of Services | |
| 21,948,618 | | |
| 20,628,996 | |
Gross
Margin | |
| 2,998,783 | | |
| 1,813,517 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Operating
Expenses | |
| | | |
| | |
Salaries,
payroll taxes and benefits | |
| 1,161,982 | | |
| 365,433 | |
Vehicle
expense | |
| 433,424 | | |
| 295,054 | |
Professional
services | |
| 361,314 | | |
| 318,442 | |
Cellular
services | |
| 106,382 | | |
| 112,140 | |
General
liability insurance | |
| 87,119 | | |
| 111,287 | |
Advertising
and marketing | |
| 128,544 | | |
| 77,349 | |
General
and administrative expenses | |
| 645,268 | | |
| 294,062 | |
Loan
interest | |
| 105,826 | | |
| 59,439 | |
Depreciation
expense | |
| 42,927 | | |
| 52,273 | |
Total
Operating Expenses | |
| 3,072,786 | | |
| 1,685,479 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Net
Income/(Loss) from Operations | |
| (74,003 | ) | |
| 128,038 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Other
Income (Expenses) | |
| | | |
| | |
Other
Income | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Other
(Expense) | |
| (344,105 | ) | |
| - | |
Total
Other Income | |
| (344,105 | ) | |
| - | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Income
tax expense | |
| 10,350 | | |
| 33,923 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Net
Income/(loss) | |
$ | (428,458 | ) | |
$ | 94,115 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Net
Income/(loss) per Common Share - Basic and Diluted | |
$ | (0.0046 | ) | |
$ | 0.0010 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Weighted
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted | |
| 93,417,302 | | |
| 93,417,302 | |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements
AmeriGuard
Security Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED December 31, 2021 and 2022
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
Common
Stock | | |
Preferred Stock | | |
Additional
Paid-In | | |
Stockholders’ | | |
Total
Stockholders’ | |
| |
Shares | | |
Amount | | |
Shares | | |
Amount | | |
Capital | | |
Equity | | |
Equity | |
Balance, December
31, 2020 | |
| 2,743,302 | | |
$ | 69,346 | | |
| 675,000 | | |
$ | 10,000 | | |
$ | 9,976,045 | | |
$ | (7,191,705 | ) | |
$ | 2,863,685 | |
Owner draws (pre-merger) | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| (473,238 | ) | |
$ | (473,238 | ) |
Equity Merger | |
| 89,999,000 | | |
| 89,000 | | |
| | | |
| (10,000 | ) | |
| (579,000 | ) | |
| | | |
$ | (500,000 | ) |
Cancelation and conversion
of preferred stock | |
| 675,000 | | |
| | | |
| (675,000 | ) | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net
Income for year ended December 31, 2021 | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 94,115 | | |
$ | 94,115 | |
Balance, December 31, 2021 | |
| 93,417,302 | | |
| 158,346 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 9,397,045 | | |
$ | (7,570,828 | ) | |
$ | 1,984,562 | |
Owner draws (pre-merger) | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
$ | (62,824 | ) | |
$ | (62,824 | ) |
Shareholder buyout | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| (3,384,950 | ) | |
| | | |
| (3,384,950 | ) |
Retained Deficit of
merger with related entity | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| (97,470 | ) | |
$ | (97,470 | ) |
Net
(Loss) for year ended December 31, 2022 | |
| | | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| (428,458 | ) | |
| (428,458 | ) |
Balance,
December 31, 2022 | |
| 93,417,302 | | |
$ | 158,346 | | |
| - | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 6,012,095 | | |
$ | (8,159,580 | ) | |
$ | (1,989,140 | ) |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements
AmeriGuard
Security Services, Inc.
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
| |
| | | |
| | |
| |
For
the
Years Ended | |
| |
December 31, | | |
December 31, | |
| |
2022 | | |
2021 | |
Cash
Flows from Operating Activities | |
| | | |
| | |
Net
Income/(Loss) | |
$ | (428,458 | ) | |
$ | 94,115 | |
Adjustment
to reconcile net loss from operations: | |
| | | |
| | |
Changes
in Operating Assets and Liabilities | |
| | | |
| | |
Accounts
receivable, net | |
| 345,929 | | |
| (23,372 | ) |
Prepaid
insurance | |
| (2,945 | ) | |
| (32,949 | ) |
Depreciation | |
| 42,927 | | |
| 52,273 | |
Accounts
payable | |
| 343,173 | | |
| 33,742 | |
Accrued
Interest | |
| 49,035 | | |
| - | |
Accrued
Payroll | |
| 79,402 | | |
| 75,693 | |
Payroll
liability - Pension | |
| (162,614 | ) | |
| 77,237 | |
Net
Cash (Used)/provided in Operating Activities | |
| 266,449 | | |
| 276,739 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Cash
Flows Used from Investing Activities | |
| | | |
| | |
Purchase
of fixed assets | |
| (6,043 | ) | |
| (24,552 | ) |
Building
improvements | |
| (224,132 | ) | |
| - | |
Operating
lease liability | |
| (79,358 | ) | |
| - | |
Purchase
of Shell Corporations - AGSS | |
| - | | |
| (500,000 | ) |
Payment
for Shareholder buyout | |
| (686,990.00 | ) | |
| - | |
Loan
principle payments | |
| (180,298 | ) | |
| (227,097 | ) |
Owner
distributions | |
| (62,824 | ) | |
| (473,238 | ) |
Net
Cash Used by Investing Activities | |
| (1,239,644 | ) | |
| (1,224,887 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Cash
Provided from Financing Activities | |
| | | |
| | |
Secure
Transportation vehicle loan | |
| - | | |
| 21,500 | |
Operating
lease asset | |
| 71,049 | | |
| - | |
Net
Cash Provided by Financing Activities | |
| 71,049 | | |
| 21,500 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Net
Increase (Decrease) in Cash | |
| (902,147 | ) | |
| (926,648 | ) |
Cash
at Beginning of Period | |
| 2,129,801 | | |
| 3,056,449 | |
Cash
at End of Period | |
$ | 1,227,654 | | |
$ | 2,129,801 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Supplemental
Cash Flow Information: | |
| | | |
| | |
Income
Taxes Paid | |
$ | 10,350 | | |
$ | 33,923 | |
Interest
Paid | |
$ | 105,826 | | |
$ | 59,439 | |
Supplemental
disclosure of non-cash financing activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Operating
leases - right of use asset | |
$ | 302,695 | | |
| | |
Operating
leases - lease liability | |
$ | 294,387 | | |
| | |
See
accompanying notes to financial statements
NOTE
1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
AmeriGuard
Security Services, Inc. (the Company), was incorporated on November 14, 2002, with an S-Corp tax election. The corporation was incorporated
with the issuance of 1,000 shares of no-par value stock held by Lawrence Garcia, President and CEO with 550 shares and Lillian Flores,
VP of Operations with 450 shares. The Company provides armed guard services as a federal contractor with licenses in 5 states and provides
commercial guard services in California.
On
July 7, 2021, the Company, entered into an agreement to gain 100% control of Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc (HRAA) a public corporation,
incorporated in Nevada, by the purchase of 10,000,000 shares of Preferred A-1 Stock from the seller, Custodian Ventures LLC. The purchase
of HRAA allowed the Company to begin plans to consummate a reverse merger with HRAA becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of a public company.
In March of 2022, a Certificate of Amendment was filed with the Nevada Secretary of State, changing the name of HRAA, to Ameriguard Security
Services, Inc. (AGSS). Shortly thereafter, a stock name and ticker change report was filed with the SEC and the stock ticker of HRAA
was changed to AGSS.
On
December 9, 2022, the Company executed the reverse merger agreement and became the subsidiary of AGSS. From that point forward, the financial
statement filings will be the consolidation of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc, a Nevada company with Ameriguard Security Services,
Inc. a California company.
The
Company’s accounting year end is December 31.
Basis
of Presentation
These
financial statements are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted
accounting principles.
Risks
and Uncertainties
The
risks and uncertainties described below may not be the only ones we are or may face in the future. If any of the following do occur,
our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
The
company receives over 90% of its total revenue from four Federal contracts as described in Note 9 below. These contracts have specific
terms, typically five years with the opportunity for extension, but there are no assurances they will be extended. Although we have had
several extended in the past, there is no guarantee this will again happened in the future. However, there are significant direct expenses
for each contract that also are removed from operations at the end of a contract. As a result, the revenue lost from a completed contract
does not affect the bottom-line profits in an amount equal to the revenue lost. The actual net income impact depends on the contract.
The
process required to acquire a government contract takes several months to complete prior to delivery of the proposal to the contracting
agency. Due to the time span required to prepare a proposal and wining the contract is not guaranteed, the company maintains a department
of individuals who monitor and write proposals for all government contracts that become open for bid on a continuing basis. It is important
to the company that new contracts are acquired consistently to maintain and grow annual revenue.
Other
risks to operations consist of State and Federal regulations, staffing shortages, the ongoing impact of COVID, accelerating inflation,
and overall business environment issues we cannot foresee.
NOTE
2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use
of Estimates
In
preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates include estimated useful lives and potential impairment of property and equipment, along with the collectability
of some receivables from customers.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
On December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $1,227,654 and $2,129,801 respectively.
Accounts
Receivable
We
record accounts receivable at net realizable value. This value includes an appropriate allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts
to reflect any loss anticipated on the accounts receivable balances and is charged to other bad debt expense. We calculate this allowance
based on our history of write-offs, the level of past-due accounts based on the contractual terms of the receivables, and our relationships
with, and the economic status of, our customers. With over ninety percent of year end accounts receivable balance from Federal contracts
that require payment, and the uncollectable amount historically has been less than 1%. As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, an allowance
for estimated uncollectible accounts was determined to be unnecessary.
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized and minor replacements, maintenance,
and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When property and equipment is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated
depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations for the respective
period. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line method for financial statement
purposes. The Company uses other depreciation methods (generally accelerated) for tax purposes where appropriate. The estimated useful
life for Machinery and Equipment, and Vehicles is 5 years, with Leasehold improvements useful life is 10 Years.
Operating
Leases
In
February 2016, FASB ASU No. 2016-02 established ASC Topic 842, Leases, which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement,
presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. Effective December 31, 2022, we have implemented ASU No. 2016-02
and booked the operating lease asset and the related liability.
Net
Income/(Loss) per Share
Net
income/(loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the
period as defined by Financial Accounting Standards, ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share”. Basic earnings/(loss) per common
share (“EPS”) calculations are determined by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common
stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted
average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding.
Revenue
Recognition
We
recognize revenue when the Invoice for contracted services is issued as stipulated by the contract. Other services provided are recognized
at the time the service is provided. Ninety eight percent of revenues are billed monthly and recognized in the month the services were
provided. Refunds and returns, which are minimal, are recorded as a reduction of revenue. The Company has not recorded a reserve for
returns on December 31, 2022, or 2021 since it does not believe such returns will be material.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
The
Company applies the accounting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 820-10, “Fair Value
Measurements”, as well as certain related FASB staff positions. This guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received
from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers
the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact business and considers assumptions that marketplace participants
would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance.
The
guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy for measurements of fair value as follows:
|
● |
Level
1 - quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
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● |
Level
2 - inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar
assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs
that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. |
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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. |
The
carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments approximates their fair value as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022,
due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
NOTE
3 – RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLE
On
July 7, 2021, the company has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the Preferred A-1 Stock of Health Revenue Assurance Holdings,
Inc. a SEC registered company for $450,000. In March 2022, Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. name was changed to Ameriguard Security
Services Inc. (AGSS). On December 9, 2022, we signed the definitive merger agreement initiating a reverse merger with AGSS, resulting
in the Company becoming a 100% owned subsidiary of AGSS. Prior to the merger, the Company funded the operational expenses of AGSS and
treated these expenses as related party expenses. These expenses we eliminated when the two companies were consolidated for the financial
statement presentation.
The
receivable balances on December 31, 2022, and 2021 were $57,971 and $10,596 respectively.
NOTE
4 – FIXED ASSETS
Fixed
assets consist of the following on December 31, 2022, and 2021:
Schedule of Fixed assets | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
2021 | | |
2020 | |
Leasehold
Improvements | |
| 224,132 | | |
| - | |
Machinery
and Equipment | |
| 278,551 | | |
| 246,974 | |
Vehicles | |
| 110,274 | | |
| 131,775 | |
Total
Fixed Assets | |
| 612,957 | | |
| 378,749 | |
Accumulated
Depreciation | |
| (314,151 | ) | |
| (245,947 | ) |
Fixed
Assets, Net | |
$ | 298,806 | | |
$ | 132,802 | |
NOTE
5 – PAYROLL LIABILITY – PENSION
The
company offers various pension plans to employee groups based on location of employment. Corporate office employees and guards have an
option to participate in a 401K sponsored by the company with a matching program up to 5% of employee salary. Federal contracts have
union agreements that define the pension calculation and due dates. It is the responsibility of the company to calculate the pension
benefit amount each month and contribute the amount due to the plan designated. The pension balances due on December 31, 2022, and 2021
for all plans was $453,965 and $616,579 respectively.
NOTE
6 – NOTES PAYABLE
In
June 2020, AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc. received an SBA Loan through Fresno First Bank in the amount of $1,080,000 that was used
to close out the Citibank loan in the amount of $312,339 with the remaining balance after expenses held in reserve. The SBA loan is a
10-year loan with monthly principal and interest payments. Interest rate is variable at prime rate plus 2.75%, adjusted every calendar
quarter. Interest rate on December 31, 2022, and 2021 was 9% and 4.01% respectively. Balance remaining on the SBA loan was $804,387 and
$888,845 as of December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively.
In
January 2020, the Company entered into a financing agreement with Master Security Company for the purchase of vehicles, guns, and guard
equipment for the National Institute of Health USEPA contract which began May 2020. The principal financed was $150,000, with interest
of 4% for a term of 21 months. Resulting in a monthly principal and interest payment of $7,406. Balance remaining in the amount of $0
and $7,729 as of December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively.
In
December 2021, the Company entered into a financing agreement with Secure Transportation Inc. for the purchase of three used vehicles
in the amount of $21,500. Note requires 12 equal payments of $1,900 with a calculated interest rates of 5% with the first payment December
15, 2021. Balance remaining in the amount of $0 and $19,615 as of December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively.
On
July 7, 2022, the Company entered into a buyout agreement with a shareholder Lillian Flores. The total buyout amount was $3,384,950 representing
45% of the calculated business value as of December 31, 2020. Following the initial payment of $686,990, the company agreed to make 4
equal installments of principal and interest of $739,508 each December 31, starting 2023. Interest is calculated at a fixed rate of 3.110%
compounded semi-annually. The company has accrued interest on December 31, 2022, of $49,035. Balance remaining in the amount of $2,697.
The
following schedule details the loans active as of December 31, 2022, and 2021:
Schedule
of the loan active | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
2022 | | |
2021 | |
Current
Portion: | |
| | | |
| | |
Notes
and loans payable | |
$ | 719,563 | | |
$ | 127,615 | |
Total
Current Portion | |
| 719,563 | | |
| 127,615 | |
Long
term Portion: | |
| | | |
| | |
Notes
and loans payable | |
| 2,782,784 | | |
| 780,845 | |
Total
Long-term Portion | |
| 2,782,784 | | |
| 780,845 | |
| |
$ | 3,502,347 | | |
$ | 908,460 | |
NOTE
7 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
On
December 9, 2022, the Company executed a reverse merger agreement with AGSS resulting in significant adjustments to the equity section
of both companies. The result of the merger was AGSS became the sole owner of the Company. Although the merger is dated December 9, 2022,
for financial statement presentation purposes, we have presented the Equity Section as if the merger occurred in 2021.
The
first significant impact on stockholders’ equity was the issuance of 90,000,000 AGSS shares to the shareholders of Ameriguard Security
Services, Inc (the Company) in exchange for 1000 shares of the Company, adding a net increase in common shares outstanding of 89,999,000.
Next was the cancelation and conversion of series 675,000 A-1 preferred shares held by AGSS on December 31, 2020. The final result in
the total number of shares outstanding is 93,417,302.
The
next part of stockholder’s equity impacted was Additional Paid-in Capital. The impact was a reduction of Paid-in Capital of $579,000.
This reduction was caused by an $89,999 impact of issuing new shares, a $10,000 impact form the cancelation of preferred shares and finally
the $500,000 cost of the Company’s purchase of AGSS, formally Heath Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc.
There
were two other transactions that impacted stockholders’ equity that occurred to the Company’s equity section relating to
owner draws and the merger with a related company. As a part of the normal activity of the privately held Company, an S-Corp, shareholders
were distributed funds accounted for as Owner Draws. The owner draw accounts were used primarily for taxes paid by the shareholders due
to profits of the S-Corp being transferred to their personal returns along with some personal expenses and personal cash needs. For 2021,
there was approximately $105,000 posted as Owner draw from historical balances of related party receivables. As part of the preparation
for merger these inter-company balances were removed through the owner draw accounts. Total owner draw amounts were $473,238 and $62,824
for December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively.
NOTE
8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The
company has a multiple vehicle lease agreement with Enterprise Leasing. As of December 31, 2022, the company had 19 vehicles under lease.
The lease agreement includes maintenance services along physical damage insurance. The term of the lease agreement varies based on the
date vehicle were leased and the respective terms for each vehicle. The master lease is updated annually and requires annual internal
financial reports and company tax return.
NOTE
9 – CONCENTRATION OF SALES
The
company generated approximately $24,600,000 and $22,100.000 in guard service revenue for the years 2022 and 2021 respectively. Of the
total guard service revenue, approximately 92% was earned from four federal contracts operated by the company. The contracts and their
respective terms are as follows:
| ● | Social
Security Administration, NSC |
|
- |
September 2022 through September 2027 |
| | |
|
|
|
| ● | Social
security Administration, SSC |
|
- |
June 2022 through June 2027 |
| | |
|
|
|
| ● | Social
Security Administration, WBDOC |
|
- |
June 2021 through July 2026 |
| | |
|
|
|
| ● | National
Institute of Health- EPA |
|
- |
May 2020 through March 2025 |
NOTE
10 – LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
As
of December 31, 2022, there was one employment issue pending. The issue involves a terminated employee alleging discrimination and wrongful
termination. A lawsuit has not been filed only a demand letter has been presented. Management has been working with the attorneys to
find a reasonable settlement to this dispute without going to trial. After several months of discussion and negotiation it appears that
the complaint will be settled for $23,000. It is anticipated that an agreement may be reached by the end of March 2023.
Per
Attorney letters received there are no other pending cases or legal matters.
NOTE
11 – INCOME TAXES
Prior
to the merger the Company had elected, with the consent of its stockholders, to be treated as an S Corporation under the Internal Revenue
Code. In lieu of corporate income taxes, the stockholders of an S Corporation are taxed on their proportionate share of the Company’s
income. As a result of the merger on December 9, 2022, the S Corporation status ends, and the consolidated 2022 tax return will be filed
as a standard corporation. However, due to the losses incurred during the tax year ending 2022, there will be no tax liability for 2022.
Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been included in the accompanying financial statements.
NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On March 22, 2023, The Company was notified by
the Contracting Officer of National Institute of Health-EPA our contract with them was not continuing and they were invoking the 45 days
cancelation clause in the contract. As a result, the company will transition the closure of the contract on or about April 30, 2023. This
will reduce on our annual revenue in the amount of approximately $5,122,000 in 2023, along with direct expenses that will be reduced by
$4,650,000.
On March 23, 2023, the board of directors approved
the purchase of TransportUS, Inc., a California Corporation, with a valuation of approximately $3.72 million, for $3 million. The purchase
will be made with restricted common stock only based on market price at the date of closure. Estimated number of shares for purchase
is to be 1.5 million. TransportUS Inc. has annual revenues of approximately $4,350,000 with operating net income potential of 10%.
PART
II – INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM
13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The
following are our expenses related to our offering:
Securities and Exchange Commission Registration Fee | |
$ | | |
Legal Fees | |
$ | 25,000.00 | |
Accounting Fees* | |
$ | | |
Printing and Engraving* | |
$ | - | |
Blue Sky Qualification Fees and Expenses* | |
$ | - | |
Transfer Agent Fee* | |
$ | - | |
Miscellaneous* | |
$ | | |
TOTAL | |
$ | | |
ITEM
14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The
Registrant is a Nevada corporation, and the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes will be applicable to the indemnification the Registrant
offers to its officers, directors and agents. In its By-laws the Registrant generally agrees to indemnify each person who is a director
or officer of the Registrant or serves at the request of a director or officer as a director, officer, employee or agent of another company,
in accordance with the Registrant’s By-laws, to the fullest extent permissible by the Nevada Revised Statutes or other applicable
laws. In its By-laws the Registrant indicates that, in connection with any such indemnification, it is within the discretion of the Board
of Directors whether to advance any funds in advance of disposition of any action, suit or proceeding.
Under
the Articles of Incorporation, the By-laws, and the Nevada Revised Statutes, no director of the Registrant will be personally liable
to the Registrant or its stockholders for monetary damages, or expenses in defense of an action, for breach of fiduciary duty as a director
or by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Registrant, or serving in such capacity for
another entity at the request of the Registrant, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the
Registrant or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or there is reasonable cause to believe it was unlawful,
or (iii) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. The Registrant has the power to purchase and
maintain insurance on behalf of any persons potentially eligible for indemnification. The rights to indemnification are also applicable
to those persons entitled to such rights by virtue of the Registrant’s consummation of a business combination, including such consummations
wherein the Registrant is merged into or reorganized as a new entity.
The
foregoing description of available indemnification is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by the complete terms and provisions
of the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Registrant’s Articles of Incorporation and By-laws, filed herewith as exhibits.
ITEM
15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
Below
is a chart of all the shareholders who purchased shares since December 31, 2022.
None.
ITEM
16. EXHIBITS
| * | To
be filed by amendment. |
ITEM
17. UNDERTAKINGS
UNDERTAKINGS
The
Registrant undertakes:
1.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of
the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred
or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is
asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless
in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the
question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication
of such issue.
The
Registrant is registering securities under Rule 415 of the Securities Act and hereby undertakes:
1.
To file, during any period in which it offers or sells securities, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:
(i) |
Include any
prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act; |
(ii) |
Reflect in
the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or together, represent a fundamental change in the information in the registration
statement; and notwithstanding the forgoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value
of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum
offering range may be reflected in the form of prospects filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate,
the changes in the volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the
“Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement. |
(iii) |
Include any
additional or changed material information on the plan of distribution. |
2.
That, for the purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed
to be new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
3.
To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering.
4.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:
A. For
determining liability of the undersigned issuer under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities,
the undersigned issuer undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned issuer pursuant to this registration statement,
regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser
by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned issuer will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer
or sell such securities to such purchaser:
i. |
Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus
of the undersigned issuer relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; |
ii. |
Any free writing prospectus relating
to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned issuer or used or referred to by the undersigned issuer; |
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|
iii. |
The portion of any other
free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned issuer or its securities provided
by or on behalf of the undersigned issuer; and |
iv. |
Any other communication that is
an offer in the offering made by the undersigned issuer to the purchaser. |
B.
That for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser:
Each
prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements
relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration
statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement
or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into
the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of
sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part
of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
“Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) may be permitted to directors, officers
and controlling persons of the issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the issuer has been advised that in the opinion
of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.”
In
the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the issuer of expenses incurred or paid
by a director, officer or controlling person of the issuer in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by
such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the issuer will, unless in the opinion
of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether
such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication
of such issue.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized in the Fresno, California on April 10, 2023.
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AMERIGUARD
SECURITY SERVICES, INC. |
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By: |
/s/
Lawrence Garcia |
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Lawrence
Garcia |
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Chairman
of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer,
and
Principal Executive Officer |
In
accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement was signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates stated.
/s/
Lawrence Garcia |
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Dated:
April 10, 2023 |
Lawrence
Garcia
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer,
and
Principal Executive Officer |
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/s/
Mike Goossen |
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Dated:
April 10, 2023 |
Kathy
M. Griffin
Chief Financial Officer, Director,
and Principal Accounting Officer |
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/s/
Douglas Anderson |
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Dated:
April 10, 2023 |
Douglas
Anderson
Director |
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