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Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2021-08-15 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-55108 BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 45-3598066 (State or other j ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2021-05-16 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-55108 BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 45-3598066 (State or other ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-03-30 16:00
Part I [Business Overview](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) Blackboxstocks, Inc. operates a SaaS financial technology and social media platform, offering AI-enhanced real-time analytics for stock and options traders - The company operates a **SaaS business model**, providing a subscription-based financial technology and social media platform to users in **42 countries**[15](index=15&type=chunk) - The Blackbox System uses **AI-enhanced predictive technology** to scan over **8,000 stocks** and **1,000,000 options contracts per second**, delivering real-time alerts and analytics[15](index=15&type=chunk)[16](index=16&type=chunk) - Key platform features include an **Options Flow Scanner**, a **Dark Pool Scanner**, and **TradeStation integration** for direct trading from the dashboard[17](index=17&type=chunk) - Future development plans include native **iOS/Android mobile apps**, a **cryptocurrency analytics platform**, and a **portfolio management system**, with an estimated cost of **$250,000**[19](index=19&type=chunk) Marketing and Customer Referral Expenditures (2019-2020) | Expense Category | 2020 ($) | 2019 ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Advertising and Marketing | $705,706 | $261,470 | | Customer Referral Expenditures | $272,908 | $121,227 | - The company identifies **Trade Ideas, Flow Algo, Trade Alert, and Wall Street Jesus** as potential competitors based on similar features and price points[25](index=25&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=7&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) As a smaller reporting company, Blackboxstocks, Inc. is exempt from providing specific risk factor disclosures - The company is not required to provide risk factors as it qualifies as a **smaller reporting company**[30](index=30&type=chunk) [Unresolved Staff Comments](index=7&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company reports no unresolved staff comments from the SEC - There are no unresolved staff comments[31](index=31&type=chunk) [Properties](index=7&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) The company leases its principal office in Dallas, Texas, with reported rental expenses and future minimum commitments Office Rental Expenses and Future Commitments | Period | Amount ($) | | :--- | :--- | | 2020 Expense | $59,597 | | 2019 Expense | $54,631 | | 2021 Future Payment | $61,800 | | 2022 Future Payment | $46,863 | [Legal Proceedings](index=7&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports no material pending legal or governmental proceedings - There are currently no material pending legal proceedings[33](index=33&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=7&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company's business - Not applicable[35](index=35&type=chunk) Part II [Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=8&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant%27s%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) The company's common stock trades on the OTC Pink market, with details on outstanding shares, record holders, and dividend policy - The company's common stock is quoted on the **OTC Pink market** under the symbol **BLBX**[38](index=38&type=chunk) Quarterly Common Stock Bid Prices (2019-2020) | Quarter Ended | High ($) | Low ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Dec 31, 2020 | 3.35 | 2.15 | | Sep 30, 2020 | 3.10 | 2.00 | | Jun 30, 2020 | 2.55 | 2.21 | | Mar 31, 2020 | 2.75 | 1.99 | | Dec 31, 2019 | 4.95 | 4.74 | | Sep 30, 2019 | 6.60 | 2.50 | | Jun 30, 2019 | 9.00 | 6.60 | | Mar 31, 2019 | 14.97 | 3.00 | - As of March 17, 2021, **8,579,877 shares** of common stock were outstanding, held by **696 record holders**[40](index=40&type=chunk)[5](index=5&type=chunk) - The company has not declared any dividends and does not anticipate paying any in the foreseeable future[41](index=41&type=chunk) [Selected Financial Data](index=9&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Selected%20Financial%20Data) This section is not required as the company is a smaller reporting company - Not required[50](index=50&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=9&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) The company achieved significant revenue growth and improved gross margin in 2020, reducing its net loss and bolstering liquidity with a new $1 million loan Results of Operations Comparison (2020 vs. 2019) | Metric | 2020 ($) | 2019 ($) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $3,367,563 | $1,062,573 | +216.9% | | Cost of Revenues | $1,201,320 | $695,076 | +72.8% | | Gross Margin | $2,166,243 | $367,497 | +489.5% | | Gross Margin % | 64.3% | 34.6% | +29.7 pts | | Operating Expenses | $2,578,941 | $1,372,530 | +87.9% | | Operating Loss | ($412,698) | ($1,005,033) | -59.0% | Liquidity and Working Capital (as of Dec 31) | Metric | 2020 ($) | 2019 ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash Balance | $972,825 | $21,172 | | Working Capital Deficit | ($990,738) | ($3,525,306) | - The company secured a **$1,000,000 loan agreement** on November 12, 2020, at a **12% interest rate** maturing November 12, 2022, with proceeds used for debt repayment and working capital[82](index=82&type=chunk)[56](index=56&type=chunk) - Management believes new financing and operational cash flows provide sufficient capital for the next twelve months, despite an accumulated deficit of **$7.18 million**[56](index=56&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=14&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) This section is not required as the company is a smaller reporting company - Not required[90](index=90&type=chunk) [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=14&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data) This section incorporates the company's audited financial statements for 2019-2020, which received an unqualified opinion from Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P - The independent registered public accounting firm, **Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P.**, issued an **unqualified audit opinion** on the financial statements[153](index=153&type=chunk) Key Balance Sheet Data (as of Dec 31) | Account | 2020 ($) | 2019 ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash | $972,825 | $21,172 | | Total Current Assets | $1,008,476 | $26,917 | | Total Assets | $1,157,849 | $280,639 | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Total Current Liabilities | $1,999,214 | $3,552,223 | | Total Liabilities | $2,915,603 | $3,618,938 | | Accumulated Deficit | ($7,184,818) | ($6,829,907) | | Total Stockholders' Deficit | ($1,757,754) | ($3,338,299) | Key Income Statement Data (Year Ended Dec 31) | Account | 2020 ($) | 2019 ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenues | $3,367,563 | $1,062,573 | | Gross Margin | $2,166,243 | $367,497 | | Operating Loss | ($412,698) | ($1,005,033) | | Net Loss | ($354,911) | ($2,983,438) | | Net Loss Per Share (basic) | ($0.04) | ($0.38) | [Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](index=15&type=section&id=Item%209.%20Changes%20in%20and%20Disagreements%20with%20Accountants%20on%20Accounting%20and%20Financial%20Disclosure) The company reports no changes in or disagreements with its accountants regarding accounting principles, disclosures, or auditing scope - None reported[94](index=94&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=15&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of December 31, 2020, due to a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting - The principal executive and financial officer concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were **not effective** as of December 31, 2020[95](index=95&type=chunk) - A **material weakness** was identified in internal controls over financial reporting due to a shortage of accounting resources and inadequate segregation of duties[100](index=100&type=chunk)[104](index=104&type=chunk) - The annual report does not include an attestation report from the registered public accounting firm regarding internal control, as **non-accelerated filers are exempt**[101](index=101&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=16&type=section&id=Item%209B.%20Other%20Information) The company reports no other information for this item - None[105](index=105&type=chunk) Part III [Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](index=17&type=section&id=Item%2010.%20Directors%2C%20Executive%20Officers%20and%20Corporate%20Governance) The company's leadership includes Gust Kepler as sole Director and CEO, with no formal Code of Ethics or separate board committees due to its small size Directors and Executive Officers | Name | Age | Position(s) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gust Kepler | 56 | Director, President, CEO, CFO, Secretary | | Jeff Sharrock | 56 | Vice President of Operations | - The company has not adopted a **Financial Code of Ethics** due to its small management team[113](index=113&type=chunk) - There are no separate audit, nominating, or compensation committees; the **entire Board of Directors** performs these functions[114](index=114&type=chunk) [Executive Compensation](index=18&type=section&id=Item%2011.%20Executive%20Compensation) Executive compensation for Gust Kepler and Jeff Sharrock for 2019-2020 consists of salary and bonuses, with no retirement or stock option programs Summary Compensation Table (2019-2020) | Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gust Kepler, CEO, CFO, etc. | 2020 | 12,000 | 11,120 | 23,120 | | | 2019 | 12,000 | -- | 12,000 | | Jeff Sharrock, VP of Operations | 2020 | 73,000 | 6,352 | 79,352 | | | 2019 | 73,008 | 500 | 73,508 | [Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](index=19&type=section&id=Item%2012.%20Security%20Ownership%20of%20Certain%20Beneficial%20Owners%20and%20Management%20and%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters) Gust Kepler, CEO and sole director, is the controlling shareholder, owning 27% of Common Stock and 100% of Series A Preferred Stock Security Ownership of Beneficial Owners and Management (as of March 17, 2021) | Name / Group | Class | Shares Owned | Percent of Class | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gust Kepler | Common Stock | 2,331,668 | 27% | | David Kyle | Common Stock | 833,334 | 10% | | Eric Pharis | Common Stock | 791,615 | 9% | | Stephen Chiang | Common Stock | 1,000,000 | 12% | | Gust Kepler | Series A Preferred Stock | 5,000,000 | 100% | [Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](index=20&type=section&id=Item%2013.%20Certain%20Relationships%20and%20Related%20Transactions%2C%20and%20Director%20Independence) The company disclosed several related party transactions, including a repaid loan from the CEO, payments to stockholder-owned firms, and a prepaid balance with a CEO-owned entity - CEO Gust Kepler repaid a **$9,823 debt** to the company during 2020[128](index=128&type=chunk) - The company paid **EDM Operators**, owned by stockholders Eric Pharis and David Kyle, **$40,200 in 2020** and **$13,500 in 2019** for application development services[130](index=130&type=chunk) - A prepaid balance of **$36,700** exists with **G2 International, Inc.**, wholly owned by CEO Gust Kepler, for future public relations and marketing services[131](index=131&type=chunk) - The Board of Directors is composed of one member who does not qualify as an **independent director**[132](index=132&type=chunk) [Principal Accountant Fees and Services](index=20&type=section&id=Item%2014.%20Principal%20Accountant%20Fees%20and%20Services) The company paid Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P. for audit and tax services, with all fees pre-approved by the Board of Directors Accountant Fees (2019-2020) | Fee Category | 2020 ($) | 2019 ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Audit Fees | $41,500 | $37,095 | | Tax Fees | $3,000 | $2,325 | | All Other Fees | $0 | $0 | Part IV [Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](index=22&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%20and%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists the financial statements and exhibits filed as part of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, including corporate governance documents and material contracts - Lists the financial statements filed with the report, including the **Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations, and Statements of Cash Flows**[141](index=141&type=chunk) - Provides a list of exhibits filed or incorporated by reference, such as **corporate governance documents, material contracts, and officer certifications**[143](index=143&type=chunk)[144](index=144&type=chunk) [Form 10-K Summary](index=23&type=section&id=Item%2016.%20Form%2010-K%20Summary) No summary is provided for this item - None[145](index=145&type=chunk)
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-16 18:05
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-----------------------|---------|------------------------------------------------------------------------ ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-08-14 16:01
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|-------| | For the transition period \nCommission File No. | from ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-06-29 17:04
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-----------------------|---------|-----------------------|-------| | Commission File No. | 0-55108 | | | | | | ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-04-16 01:13
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-55108 BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Ne ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-14 15:46
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------| | For the transition period from \nCommission File No. | to ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2019 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2019-08-19 18:32
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 or ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-55108 BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2019 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2019-05-20 19:18
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report) FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 or ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to | --- | --- | |------------------------------------|--------------------- ...