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Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-11-13 16:00
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 September 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission 001-41051 File No. BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 45-3598066 (State or ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-16 03:02
Blackboxstocks Inc.(NASDAQ:BLBX) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Stephanie Prince - Investor Relations, PCG Advisory Gust Kepler - Chief Executive Officer Robert Winspear - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Edward Woo - Ascendiant Capital Joe Gomes - Noble Capital Brian Smith - Security Research Associates Operator Good day and welcome to the Blackboxstocks Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen onl ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-14 16:00
[PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=5&type=section&id=PART%20I%20%E2%80%93%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents Blackboxstocks Inc.'s unaudited financial statements as of June 30, 2022, detailing asset, liability, equity, operations, and cash flow changes [Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Balance%20Sheets) Total assets decreased to **$7.65 million** from **$11.15 million** at year-end 2021, primarily due to reduced cash and marketable securities Balance Sheet Summary (Unaudited) | Account | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | $7,209,621 | $10,701,971 | | Cash | $335,106 | $2,426,497 | | Marketable Securities | $6,734,720 | $8,015,882 | | **Total Assets** | **$7,647,221** | **$11,150,114** | | **Total Current Liabilities** | $2,731,496 | $2,928,676 | | **Total Liabilities** | $3,085,550 | $3,332,664 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$4,561,671** | **$7,817,450** | [Statements of Operations](index=7&type=section&id=Statements%20of%20Operations) Revenue slightly decreased for Q2 2022, while operating expenses significantly increased, resulting in a **$1.32 million** net loss for the quarter and a **$2.56 million** net loss for the six-month period Three Months Ended June 30 (Unaudited) | Metric | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenues | $1,399,315 | $1,463,606 | | Gross Margin | $899,888 | $1,054,029 | | Total Operating Expenses | $2,068,654 | $1,171,551 | | Net Loss | $(1,316,099) | $(243,336) | | Net Loss Per Share | $(0.10) | $(0.03) | Six Months Ended June 30 (Unaudited) | Metric | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenues | $2,671,801 | $2,953,274 | | Gross Margin | $1,592,412 | $2,147,922 | | Total Operating Expenses | $3,782,332 | $2,120,312 | | Net Loss | $(2,558,542) | $(230,781) | | Net Loss Per Share | $(0.19) | $(0.03) | [Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)](index=8&type=section&id=Statement%20of%20Stockholders'%20Equity%20(Deficit)) Stockholders' equity declined to **$4.56 million** by June 30, 2022, primarily due to a **$2.56 million** net loss and **$0.95 million** in treasury stock repurchases - Key activities impacting stockholders' equity in the first six months of 2022 include the net loss of **$2,558,542** and the purchase of treasury stock for **$945,449**[23](index=23&type=chunk) [Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash used in operating activities significantly increased to **$2.04 million** for the six months ended June 30, 2022, resulting in a **$2.09 million** net decrease in cash Cash Flow Summary for Six Months Ended June 30 (Unaudited) | Cash Flow Activity | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | $(2,038,532) | $(26,192) | | Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities | $966,779 | $(54,507) | | Net Cash Used in Financing Activities | $(1,019,638) | $(265,636) | | **Net Decrease in Cash** | **$(2,091,391)** | **$(346,335)** | | **Cash - End of Period** | **$335,106** | **$626,490** | [Notes to Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail the company's SaaS business model, revenue recognition, marketable securities, a **$2.5 million** stock repurchase plan, and a **$0.93 million** outstanding note payable - The Company operates a SaaS model, recognizing revenue from monthly and annual subscriptions over the subscription period[41](index=41&type=chunk) - On January 7, 2022, the Board authorized a stock repurchase plan for up to **$2.5 million**. As of June 30, 2022, **499,028 shares** were repurchased for **$945,449**[49](index=49&type=chunk) - The Company has a **$1 million** note payable with a **12% interest rate**, with an unpaid balance of **$930,000** as of June 30, 2022[58](index=58&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=15&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management attributes a Q2 2022 revenue decrease to macroeconomic factors, while operating expenses significantly rose, leading to a substantial net loss, yet believes sufficient capital exists for future operations [Overview](index=15&type=section&id=Overview) Blackboxstocks provides real-time stock and options analytics through a subscription-based SaaS platform, leveraging AI-enhanced predictive technology and social features for a global user base - The company's web-based software scans over **10,000 stocks** and **1,500,000 options contracts per second** using AI-enhanced predictive technology[65](index=65&type=chunk) - The business model is a subscription-based Software as a Service (SaaS) with a growing user base across **42 countries**[65](index=65&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=15&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Cash and marketable securities decreased to **$7.07 million** by June 30, 2022, with **$2.04 million** used in operations and **$0.95 million** for stock repurchases, though management expects sufficient capital for the next twelve months Cash and Marketable Securities | Date | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | June 30, 2022 | $7,069,826 | | December 31, 2021 | $10,442,379 | - Cash used in operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was **($2,038,532)**, compared to **($26,192)** for the same period in 2021[70](index=70&type=chunk) - The company believes it has sufficient capital to fund operations and debt service for the next twelve months, following its public offering which raised net proceeds of approximately **$10.51 million**[74](index=74&type=chunk)[75](index=75&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=16&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Revenue declined due to negative macroeconomic conditions, while increased operating expenses, including marketing and software development, led to a significantly larger net loss for both the three and six-month periods - Management attributes the decline in revenues to negative macro-economic factors such as poor stock market performance, high inflation, and negative GDP growth[76](index=76&type=chunk) - Operating expenses are expected to continue increasing due to investments in digital advertising, marketing, and software development for new products and features[78](index=78&type=chunk) [EBITDA (Non-GAAP Financial Measure)](index=17&type=section&id=EBITDA%20(Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measure)) EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was a **$1.04 million** loss, and a **$1.93 million** loss for the six-month period, a significant shift from the prior year Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA | Period | Net Loss | EBITDA | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Three Months Ended June 30, 2022** | $(1,316,099) | $(1,036,737) | | **Three Months Ended June 30, 2021** | $(243,336) | $(112,141) | | **Six Months Ended June 30, 2022** | $(2,558,542) | $(1,930,583) | | **Six Months Ended June 30, 2021** | $(230,781) | $37,315 | [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=18&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) As a "smaller reporting company," the company is exempt from providing quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk - As a "smaller reporting company," the company is exempt from providing quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk[89](index=89&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=18&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2022, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - The principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2022[90](index=90&type=chunk) - No changes in internal controls over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2022, that have materially affected or are likely to materially affect internal controls[91](index=91&type=chunk) [PART II – OTHER INFORMATION](index=19&type=section&id=PART%20II%20%E2%80%93%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=19&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports no involvement in any legal proceedings - The company is not involved in any legal proceedings[95](index=95&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=19&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) This section refers to previously disclosed risk factors in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and Form S-1, indicating no material changes - For a discussion of risk factors, the report refers to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2022, and its Form S-1 registration statement[96](index=96&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=19&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) No unregistered sales occurred, and public offering proceeds were used for marketing and general expenses, including a stock repurchase plan that bought back **499,028 shares** for **$0.95 million** - There were no sales of unregistered securities during the reporting period that have not been previously reported[97](index=97&type=chunk) - A stock repurchase plan was authorized on January 7, 2022, for up to **$2.5 million**. As of June 30, 2022, the company had repurchased **499,028 shares** for an aggregate price of **$945,449**[98](index=98&type=chunk) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (as of June 30, 2022) | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid | Max Dollar Value Remaining | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total** | **499,028** | **$1.97** | **$1,554,551** | [Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=20&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) The company reports no defaults upon senior securities - There were no defaults upon senior securities[103](index=103&type=chunk) [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](index=20&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company's operations - This section is not applicable[104](index=104&type=chunk) [Item 5. Other Information](index=20&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) The company reports no other information for this section - There is no other information to report[105](index=105&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=20&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including officer certifications and interactive data files - Exhibits filed with the report include officer certifications (31.1, 31.2, 32.1, 32.2) and Inline XBRL interactive data files (101.1, 104)[108](index=108&type=chunk)
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-15 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 March 31, 2022 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 \nNo. | 001-41051 | | | | BLACKBOXSTOCK ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-03-30 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 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. 001-41051 BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | --- | --- | --- | --- | |---------- ...
Blackboxstocks(BLBX) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-11-14 16:00
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 September 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. 001-41051 BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction ...
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
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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 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-----------------------|---------|------------------------------------------------------------------------ ...