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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts
receivable, net of allowance of $ at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | ||||||||
| Accounts
receivable - related parties, net of allowance of $ June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | ||||||||
| Advances to employees, current | ||||||||
| Inventory | ||||||||
| Real estate lots held for sale | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
| Total Current Assets | ||||||||
| Long Term Assets | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, non-current portion, net | ||||||||
| Advances to employees, non-current | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | ||||||||
| Prepaid foreign taxes, net | ||||||||
| Intangible assets | ||||||||
| Investment - related parties | ||||||||
| Deposits | ||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS, continued
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued expenses, current portion | ||||||||
| Deferred revenue | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current portion | ||||||||
| Loans payable, current portion | ||||||||
| Debt obligations | ||||||||
| Convertible debt obligations, net | ||||||||
| Other current liabilities | ||||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Long Term Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accrued expenses, non-current portion | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion | ||||||||
| Loans payable, non-current portion | ||||||||
| Total Liabilities | ||||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16) | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized, issued and outstanding | ||||||||
| Common
stock, par value $ per share; shares authorized; and shares issued and and shares outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Treasury stock, at cost, shares at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | ( | ) | ||||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Gross (loss) profit | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss from Operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other Expense (Income) | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | ||||||||||||||||
| Forgiveness of PPP Loan | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Other income | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Losses (gains) from foreign currency translation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | ||||||||||||||||
| Inducement expense | ||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense (income) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | ||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Net Loss per Common Share | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Weighted
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and Diluted | ||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Other comprehensive income : | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | ||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests | ||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss attributable to controlling interests | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AMD SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
(unaudited)
| Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-In | Accumulated Other | Accumulated | Gaucho Holdings | Non-controlling | Total Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Comprehensive | Deficit | Stockholders’ | Interest | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Options | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for 401(k) employer matching | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for purchase of minority interest | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for acquisition of GDS | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for purchase of domain name | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrants issued for modification of convertible debt principal | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - March 31, 2022 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Options | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued upon conversion of debt and interest | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inducement loss on debt conversions | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Substantial premium on convertible debt | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for cash, net of offering costs | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued upon exchange of subsidiary stock options | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| True up adjustment | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance
- June 30, 2022 |
$ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
(unaudited)
| Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-In | Accumulated Other Comprehensive | Accumulated | Gaucho Group Holdings Stockholders’ (Deficiency) | Non- controlling | Total Stockholders’ (Deficiency) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Loss | Deficit | Equity | Interest | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance
- January 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Options and warrants | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock and warrants issued for cash, in public offering, net of offering costs [1] | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock and warrants issued for cash | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock and warrants issued to underwriter in public offering | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock and warrants issued upon exchange of debt and accrued interest | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued upon conversion of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of reverse stocksplit | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - March 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Options and warrants | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued to placement agent as commitment fees | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for cash, net of offering costs [2] | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [1] |
| [2] |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
| For the Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation: | ||||||||
| 401(k) stock | ||||||||
| Options and warrants | ||||||||
| Common stock | ||||||||
| Noncash lease expense | ||||||||
| Gain on foreign currency translation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Unrealized investment losses | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | ||||||||
| Provision for (recovery of) uncollectible assets | ||||||||
| Forgiveness of PPP Loan | ( | ) | ||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | ||||||||
| Inducement expense | ||||||||
| Decrease (increase) in assets: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Employee advances | ||||||||
| Inventory | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Deposits | ( | ) | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Increase (decrease) in liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ) | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Deferred revenue | ||||||||
| Other liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total Adjustments | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash Used in Investing Activities | ||||||||
| Cash paid to acquire GDS, net of cash acquired | ( | ) | ||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Purchase of intangible asset | ( | ) | ||||||
| Purchase of investment - related parties | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash Provided by Financing Activities | ||||||||
| Repayments of loans payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from common stock issued for cash | ||||||||
| Repayments of debt obligations | ( | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from underwritten public offering, net of offering costs (1) | ||||||||
| Cash offering costs paid for underwritten public offering | ( | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from common stock issued for cash | ||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants | ||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | ||||||||
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | ||||||||
| Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash - Beginning of Period | ||||||||
| Cash - End of Period | $ | $ | ||||||
| (1) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, continued
(unaudited)
| For the Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | ||||||||
| Interest paid | $ | $ | ||||||
| Income taxes paid | $ | $ | ||||||
| Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activity | ||||||||
| Equity issued to satisfy accrued stock based compensation expense | $ | $ | ||||||
| Equity issued as consideration for intangible assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Equity issued for purchase of non controlling interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Equity issued for acquisition of GDS | $ | $ | ||||||
| Warrants issued and debt principal exchanged upon modification of convertible debt | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued upon conversion of debt and accrued interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock and warrants issued upon exchange of debt and accrued interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock and restricted stock units in GGH issued upon exchange of GGI options | $ | $ | ||||||
| Series B Preferred stock converted to common stock | $ | $ | ||||||
| Reclassification of deferred offering cost to additional paid in capital | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock and warrants issued to underwriter in public offering | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued for subscription receivable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrual of offering costs | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued to placement agent as commitment fees | $ | $ | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
1. BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Organization and Operations
Through its subsidiaries, Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. (“Company”, “GGH”), a Delaware corporation that was incorporated on April 5, 1999, currently invests in, develops, and operates a collection of luxury assets, including real estate development, fine wines, and a boutique hotel in Argentina, as well as an e-commerce platform for the sale of high-end fashion and accessories.
As wholly owned subsidiaries of GGH, InvestProperty Group, LLC (“IPG”) and Algodon Global Properties, LLC (“AGP”) operate as holding companies that invest in, develop and operate global real estate and other lifestyle businesses such as wine production and distribution, golf, tennis, and restaurants.
GGH operates its properties through its ALGODON® brand. IPG and AGP have invested in two ALGODON® brand projects located in Argentina. The first project is Algodon Mansion, a Buenos Aires-based luxury boutique hotel property that opened in 2010 and is owned by the Company’s subsidiary, The Algodon – Recoleta, SRL (“TAR”). The second project is the redevelopment, expansion and repositioning of a Mendoza-based winery and golf resort property now called Algodon Wine Estates (“AWE”), the integration of adjoining wine producing properties, and the subdivision of a portion of this property for residential development. On February 3, 2022, the Company acquired additional real estate through the acquisition of 100% ownership in Hollywood Burger Argentina S.R.L., now Gaucho Development S.R.L. (“GDS”).
GGH
also manufactures, distributes, and sells high-end luxury fashion and accessories through its subsidiary, Gaucho Group, Inc. (“GGI”).
GGH held a
On
June 14, 2021, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Gaucho Ventures I – Las Vegas, LLC (“GVI”), and on June
17, 2021, Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc announced the signing of an agreement between GVI and LVH Holdings LLC (“LVH”) to develop
a project in Las Vegas, Nevada. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had contributed total capital of $7.0 million to LVH and received 396
limited liability company interests, representing an
Going Concern and Management’s Liquidity Plans
The accompanying condensed consolidated
financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating
to the recoverability and classification of asset amounts or the classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company
be unable to continue as a going concern. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash of approximately $
From July 13, 2022 through July
28, 2022, the Company issued convertible promissory notes to certain investors in the aggregate amount of $
Based on current cash on hand and subsequent activity as described herein, the Company presently only has enough cash on hand to operate on a month-to-month basis. Because of the Company’s limited cash availability, its operations have been scaled back to the extent possible. Management continues to explore opportunities with third parties and related parties to provide additional capital; however, it has not entered into any agreement to provide the necessary capital. If the Company is not unable to obtain additional financing on a timely basis, it may have to delay vendor payments and/or initiate cost reductions, which would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations, and ultimately, it could be forced to discontinue operations, liquidate assets and/or seek reorganization under the U.S. bankruptcy code.
Based upon projected revenues and expenses, the Company believes that it may not have sufficient funds to operate for the next twelve months from the date these financial statements are issued. The aforementioned factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Non-Controlling Interest
As
a result of the 2019 conversion of certain convertible debt into shares of Gaucho Group, Inc. (“GGI”) common stock, GGI investors
obtained a
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Risks and Uncertainties
In December 2019, the 2019 novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) surfaced in Wuhan, China. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak as a global pandemic in March 2020. resulting in the temporarily closure of our corporate office, and the temporary suspension of our hotel, restaurant, winery operations, golf and tennis operations, and our real estate development operations. Further, some outsourced factories from which Gaucho ordered products had closed, borders for importing product had been impacted and the Gaucho fulfillment center was also closed for several weeks. In response, the Company reduced its costs by negotiating out of its New York lease, renegotiating with vendors, and implementing salary reductions. The Company also created an e-commerce platform for our wine sales in response to the pandemic. As of the date of this report, the Company has resumed real estate development operations and has re-opened its winery and golf and tennis facilities, as well as its hotels.
The Company is continuing to monitor the outbreak of COVID-19 and the related business and travel restrictions, and changes to behavior intended to reduce its spread, and the related impact on the Company’s operations, financial position and cash flows, as well as the impact on its employees. Due to the rapid development and fluidity of this situation, the magnitude and duration of the pandemic and its impact on the Company’s future operations and liquidity is uncertain as of the date of this report. While there could ultimately be a material impact on operations and liquidity of the Company, at the time of issuance, the impact could not be determined.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company as of June 30, 2022 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. It is suggested that these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 14, 2022.
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
The Company’s operating needs include the planned costs to operate its business, including amounts required to fund working capital and capital expenditures. The Company’s future capital requirements and the adequacy of its available funds will depend on many factors, including the Company’s ability to successfully commercialize its products and services, competing technological and market developments, and the need to enter into collaborations with other companies or acquire other companies or technologies to enhance or complement its product and service offerings.
Highly Inflationary Status in Argentina
The
Company recorded gains on foreign currency transactions of approximately $
Concentrations
The
Company maintains cash with major financial institutions. Cash held in US bank institutions is currently insured by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASC Topic 606 provides a single comprehensive model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers, and gains and losses arising from transfers of non-financial assets including sales of property and equipment, real estate, and intangible assets.
The Company earns revenues from the sale of real estate lots, as well as hospitality, food & beverage, other related services, and from the sale of clothing and accessories. The Company recognizes revenue when goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In determining when and how revenue is recognized from contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five-step analysis: (i) identification of contract with customer; (ii) determination of performance obligations; (iii) measurement of the transaction price; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance obligation.
The following table summarizes the revenue recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations:
| For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Real estate sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Hotel rooms and events | ||||||||||||||||
| Restaurants | ||||||||||||||||
| Winemaking | ||||||||||||||||
| Agricultural | ||||||||||||||||
| Golf, tennis and other | ||||||||||||||||
| Clothes and accessories | ||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Revenue from the sale of food, wine, agricultural products, clothes and accessories is recorded when the customer obtains control of the goods purchased. Revenues from hospitality and other services are recognized as earned at the point in time that the related service is rendered, and the performance obligation has been satisfied. Revenues from gift card sales are recognized when the card is redeemed by the customer. The Company does not adjust revenue for the portion of gift card values that is not expected to be redeemed (“breakage”) due to the lack of historical data. Revenue from real estate lot sales is recorded when the lot is deeded, and legal ownership of the lot is transferred to the customer.
The timing of the Company’s revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by its customers. A receivable is recorded when revenue is recognized prior to payment and the Company has an unconditional right to payment. Alternatively, when payment precedes the provision of the related services, the Company records deferred revenue until the performance obligations are satisfied. Deferred revenues associated with real estate lot sale deposits are recognized as revenues (along with any outstanding balance) when the lot sale closes, and the deed is provided to the purchaser. Other deferred revenues primarily consist of deposits accepted by the Company in connection with agreements to sell barrels of wine, advance deposits received for grapes and other agricultural products, and hotel deposits. Wine barrel and agricultural product advance deposits are recognized as revenues (along with any outstanding balance) when the product is shipped to the purchaser. Hotel deposits are recognized as revenue upon occupancy of rooms, or the provision of services.
Contracts related to the sale of wine, agricultural products and hotel services have an original expected length of less than one year. The Company has elected not to disclose information about remaining performance obligations pertaining to contracts with an original expected length of one year or less, as permitted under the guidance.
As
of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had deferred revenue of $
Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to GGH common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, plus the impact of common shares, if dilutive, resulting from the exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants and the conversion of convertible instruments.
| As of June 30, | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Options | ||||||||
| Warrants | ||||||||
| Convertible debt | ||||||||
| Total potentially dilutive shares | ||||||||
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
On May 3, 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2021-04, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Debt—Modifications and Extinguishments (Subtopic 470-50), Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718), and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Issuer’s Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call Options. This new standard provides clarification and reduces diversity in an issuer’s accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options (such as warrants) that remain equity classified after modification or exchange. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2022 and it did not have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
3. ACQUISITION OF HOLLYWOOD BURGER ARGENTINA, S.R.L.
On
February 3, 2022, the Company, through its subsidiaries, acquired
The
acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition because substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired was represented
by a group of similar assets. The total purchase consideration of $
| Land | $ | |||
| Building | ||||
| Cash | ||||
| Prepaid expenses | ||||
| Deferred tax credits | ||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ) | ||
| Accrued taxes payable | ( | ) | ||
| Related party payable (AWE & TAR) | ( | ) | ||
| Lease deposit payable | ( | ) | ||
| $ |
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
4. INVENTORY
Inventory at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was comprised of the following:
June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| Vineyard in process | $ | $ | ||||||
| Wine in process | ||||||||
| Finished wine | ||||||||
| Clothes and accessories | ||||||||
| Clothes and accessories in process | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||
5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following:
June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| Buildings and improvements | $ | $ | ||||||
| Real estate development | ||||||||
| Land | ||||||||
| Furniture and fixtures | ||||||||
| Vineyards | ||||||||
| Machinery and equipment | ||||||||
| Leasehold improvements | ||||||||
| Computer hardware and software | ||||||||
| Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Depreciation
and amortization of property and equipment was approximately $
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
On
February 3, 2022, the Company purchased the domain name Gaucho.com, in exchange for cash consideration of $
The
Company recognized $
| July 1 through December 31, 2022 | $ | |||
| For the years ended December 31, | ||||
| 2023 | ||||
| 2024 | ||||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| Thereafter | ||||
| $ |
7. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company often utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and/or the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or developed by the Company. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
Level 1 - Valued based on quoted prices at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities trading in active markets. Financial instruments in this category generally include actively traded equity securities.
Level 2 - Valued based on (a) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (b) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; (c) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; or (d) from market corroborated inputs. Financial instruments in this category include certain corporate equities that are not actively traded or are otherwise restricted.
Level 3 - Valued based on valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs is not readily observable. Included in this category are certain corporate debt instruments, certain private equity investments, and certain commitments and guarantees.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s short-term financial instruments including cash, accounts receivable, advances and loans to employees, prepaid taxes and expenses, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of the Company’s loans payable, debt obligations and convertible debt obligations approximate fair value, as they bear terms and conditions comparable to market, for obligations with similar terms and maturities.
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
8. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses are comprised of the following:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Accrued compensation and payroll taxes | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued taxes payable - Argentina | ||||||||
| Accrued interest | ||||||||
| Accrued placement agent commissions | ||||||||
| Other accrued expenses | ||||||||
| Accrued expenses, current | ||||||||
| Accrued payroll tax obligations, non-current | ||||||||
| Total accrued expenses | $ | $ | ||||||
On
November 27, 2020, the Company entered into various payment plans, pursuant to which it agreed to pay its Argentine payroll tax obligations
over a period of
9. DEFERRED REVENUE
Deferred revenue is comprised of the following:
| June
30, 2022 | December
31, 2021 | |||||||
| Real estate lot sales deposits | $ | $ | ||||||
| Hotel deposits | ||||||||
| Leased property deposit | ||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||
The
Company accepts deposits in conjunction with agreements to sell real estate building lots at Algodon Wine Estates in the Mendoza wine
region of Argentina. These lot sale deposits are generally denominated in U.S. dollars. The Company executed new agreements for the sale
of five additional lots during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and recorded deferred revenues in the amount of $
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
10. LOANS PAYABLE
The Company’s loans payable are summarized below:
| June
30, 2022 | December
31, 2021 | |||||||
| EIDL | $ | $ | ||||||
| 2018 Loan | ||||||||
| Total loans payable | ||||||||
| Less: current portion | ||||||||
| Loans payable, non-current | $ | $ | ||||||
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company made principal payments in the amount of $
The
Company incurred interest expense related to the loans payable in the amount of $
11. CONVERTIBLE DEBT OBLIGATIONS
Amounts owed pursuant to the Company’s convertible debt obligations are as follows:
| Principal | Debt Discount | Convertible debt, net of discount | ||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||
| Less: | ||||||||||||
| Debt principal exchanged for warrants | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Debt principal converted to common stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | ||||||||||||
| Extinguishment loss | ||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
On
November 3, 2021, the Company sold senior secured convertible notes of the Company, in the aggregate original principal amount of $
The GGH Notes rank senior to all outstanding and future indebtedness of the Company and its subsidiaries and are secured by all existing and future assets of the Company, as well as shares of common stock and certain options to purchase common stock of the Company owned by the President and CEO of the Company.
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Holders of GGH Notes are entitled to certain registration rights, pursuant to a registration rights agreement between the holders of the GGH Notes and the Company, dated November 9, 2021.
Upon
the issuance of the GGH Notes, the Company recorded a debt discount at issuance in the aggregate amount $
The GGH Notes include several embedded features that require bifurcation. However, management has determined that the value of these bifurcated derivatives was de minimis as of November 3, 2021 (date of the agreement), December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022.
Pursuant
to the original terms of the GGH Notes, beginning on February 7, 2022, the Company was to make nine monthly payments consisting of principal
in the amount of $
On
February 22, 2022, the Company entered into an exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with holders of GGH Notes. Pursuant
to the Exchange Agreement, the Company was able to defer monthly principal payments until May 7, 2022 and will make six monthly payments
in the amount of $
On
May 2, 2022, the Company entered into a letter agreement with the holders of GGH Notes (the “Letter Agreement”). The Letter
Agreement provided for the reduction of the conversion price for shares of the Company’s common stock from $
On
May 12, 2022, the Company entered into a conversion agreement with the holders of GGH Notes (the “Conversion Agreement”)
pursuant to which the parties agreed to reduce the Conversion Price to $
The
fair value of the modified debt instrument at the extinguishment date was determined to be $
During
the period from May 3, 2022 through May 11, 2022, principal, interest and fees in the amount of $
On
May 13, 2022 principal, interest and fees in the amount of $
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
The
Company incurred total interest expense of $
12. SEGMENT DATA
The
Company’s financial position and results of operations are classified into
| ● | Real Estate Development, through AWE and TAR, including hospitality and winery operations, which support the ALGODON® brand. | |
| ● | Fashion (e-commerce), through GGI, including the manufacture and sale of high-end fashion and accessories sold through an e-commerce platform. | |
| ● | Corporate, consisting of general corporate overhead expenses not directly attributable to any one of the business segments. |
The Company has recast its financial information and disclosures for the prior period to reflect the segment disclosures as if the current presentation had been in effect throughout all periods presented. The following tables present segment information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real Estate Development | Fashion (e-commerce) | Corporate | TOTAL | Real Estate Development | Fashion (e-commerce) | Corporate | TOTAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues from Foreign Operations | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from Operations | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real Estate Development | Fashion (e-commerce) | Corporate | TOTAL | Real Estate Development | Fashion (e-commerce) | Corporate | TOTAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues from Foreign Operations | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from Operations | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
The following tables present segment information as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
| As of June 30, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real Estate Development | Fashion (e-commerce) | Corporate | TOTAL | Real Estate Development | Fashion (e-commerce) | Corporate | TOTAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Property and Equipment, net | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Property and Equipment, net in Foreign Countries | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Assets
Accounts
receivable – related parties of $
Expense Sharing
On
April 1, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with a Related Party to share expenses such as office space, support staff, professional
services, and other operating expenses (the “Related Party ESA”). During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the
Company recorded a contra-expense of $
Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement
On June 7, 2022, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, GVI, entered into the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of LVH Holdings, LLC (the “Amended LLC Agreement”). Pursuant to the Amended LLC Agreement, if LVH Holdings, Inc (“LVH”) does not execute a lease in connection with the development of a project in Las Vegas Nevada by December 31, 2022, LVH will be liquidated and dissolved and all distributions upon its dissolution will be made first to the Company, to repay its capital contributions.
Further, the Amended LLC Agreement modifies the number, amount and timing of GVI’s additional capital contributions to LVH, as follows:
| ● | On
or before thirty (30) days after the execution and delivery of the joint development agreement between the Landlord (as defined)
and LVH Property, Inc. (the “Third Outside Date”), GVI shall make an additional capital contribution to LVH, in cash,
in the amount of $ | |
| ● | On
or before the date that is ninety (90) days after the Third Outside Date (the “Fourth Outside Date”), GVI shall make
an additional capital contribution to LVH, in cash, in the amount of $ |
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
| ● | On
or before the date that is ninety (90) days after the Fourth Outside Date (the “Fifth Outside Date”), GVI shall make
an additional capital contribution to the Company, in cash, in the amount of $ | |
| ● | On
or before the date that is ninety (90) days after the Fifth Outside Date (the “Sixth Outside Date”), GVI shall make an
additional capital contribution to the Company, in cash, in the amount of $ | |
| ● | On
or before the date that is ninety (90) days after the Sixth Outside Date (the “Seventh Outside Date”), GVI shall make
an additional capital contribution to LVH, in cash, in the amount of $ | |
| ● | On
or before the date that is ninety (90) days after the Seventh Outside Date (the “Eighth Outside Date”), GVI shall make
an additional capital contribution to the Company, in cash, in the amount of $ |
If
each of the contributions described above is made timely, the Company will hold LVH Units, representing
14. BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The Company sponsors a 401(k) profit-sharing plan (“401(k) Plan”) that covers substantially all of its employees in the United States. The 401(k) Plan provides for a discretionary annual contribution, which is allocated in proportion to compensation. In addition, each participant may elect to contribute to the 401(k) Plan by way of a salary deduction.
A
participant is always fully vested in their account, including the Company’s contribution. For the three and six months ended June
30, 2022, the Company recorded a charge associated with its contribution of $
15. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock
On
February 3, 2022, the Company issued shares of common stock and paid $
On
February 3, 2022, the Company issued shares of its common stock, valued at $
On
March 28, 2022, the Company issued shares of its common stock, valued at $
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
From
April 19, 2022 through June 6, 2022, the Company sold shares of the Company’s common stock for aggregate gross proceeds
of $
On
June 7, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of immediately-vested shares of its common stock, with a grant date value of $
On
June 22, 2022, the Company issued (i) shares of its common stock valued at $
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
For
three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded a gain of $
Warrants
A summary of warrant activity during the six months ended June 30, 2022 is presented below:
| Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years | Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding, January 1, 2022 | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Issued | ||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | ||||||||||||||||
| Expired | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Canceled | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding, June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Exercisable, June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
See Note 11 – Convertible Debt Obligations for details regarding warrants issued during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
| Warrants Outstanding | Warrants Exercisable | |||||||||||||||
| Exercise Price | Exercisable Into | Outstanding Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years | Exercisable Number of Warrants | ||||||||||||
| $ | ||||||||||||||||
| $ | ||||||||||||||||
| $ | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||||||
Stock Options
Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. Stock Options
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $ and $, respectively, and during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $ and $, respectively, related to the amortization of options granted for the purchase of GGH common stock, which is reflected as general and administrative expenses (classified in the same manner as the grantees’ wage compensation) in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2022, there was $ of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock option grants that will be amortized over a weighted average period of years.
Gaucho Group, Inc. Stock Options
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $ and $, respectively, of which $ represented stock-based compensation expense that was recognized upon the cancellation and exchange of the GGI Stock Options on June 22, 2022 (see Common Stock, above). During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $ and $, respectively, related to the GGI Stock Options. Stock-based compensation in connection with the GGI Stock Options is reflected as general and administrative expenses (classified in the same manner as the grantees’ wage compensation) in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
There were no stock options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2022 or during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Matters
The Company is involved in litigation and arbitrations from time to time in the ordinary course of business. After consulting legal counsel, the Company does not believe that the outcome of any such pending or threatened litigation will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. However, as is inherent in legal proceedings, there is a risk that an unpredictable decision adverse to the Company could be reached. The Company records legal costs associated with loss contingencies as incurred. Settlements are accrued when, and if, they become probable and estimable.
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
During July 2022, the Company became aware of a demand letter and draft complaint alleging breach of contract from a current stockholder regarding the stockholder vote required to amend the Certificate of Designation of the Series B Convertible Preferred Shares. No complaint has been filed at this time, and the Company is reviewing the allegations to determine if any action is warranted.
17. LEASES
On
April 8, 2021, GGI entered into a lease agreement to lease a retail space in Miami, Florida for
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had no leases that were classified as a financing lease.
Total
operating lease expenses were $
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
| For
the Six Months Ended | ||||
| June 30, 2022 | ||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | |||
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: | ||||
| Operating leases | $ | |||
| Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term: | ||||
| Operating leases | ||||
| Weighted Average Discount Rate: | ||||
| Operating leases | % | |||
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GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Future minimum lease commitments are as follows:
| For the period July 1 through December 31, 2022 | $ | |||
| For the years ended December 31, | ||||
| 2023 | ||||
| 2024 | ||||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| Thereafter | ||||
| Total future minimum lease payments | ||||
| Less: imputed interest | ( | ) | ||
| Total | $ |
The
Company is the lessor of a building and land that it purchased in connection with the acquisition of GDS, pursuant to an operating lease
which expires on August 31, 2031. At the end of the lease, the lessee may enter into a new lease or return the asset to the Company.
The Company recorded lease revenue of $
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
The
Argentine Peso to United States Dollar exchange rate was
The
British pound to United States dollar exchange rate was
Equity Incentive Plans
On
July 1, 2022, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the number of shares available for awards under the 2018 Equity Incentive
Plan, subject to stockholder approval, to
Convertible Debt
On July 1, 2022, the Company and the holders of the GGH Notes entered into a letter agreement pursuant to which the parties
agreed to reduce the Conversion Price to $
During
the period from July 6, 2022 through August 11, 2022, principal, interest and fees in the aggregate amount of $
On August
12, 2022 the Company received notice from certain holders of GGH Notes to convert principal in the amount of $
From
July 13, 2022 through July 28, 2022, the Company issued convertible promissory notes to certain investors (the “Investor Notes”)
in the aggregate amount of $
Restricted Stock Units
On August
11, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate restricted stock units with a grant date value of $
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Item 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein. In connection with, and because we desire to take advantage of, the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we caution readers regarding certain forward-looking statements in the following discussion and elsewhere in this report and in any other statement made by, or on our behalf, whether or not in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are statements not based on historical information and which relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on our behalf. Words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements.
Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this document to “GGH”, “we”, “our”, “us” or the “Company” are to Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Please note that because we qualify as an emerging growth company and as a smaller reporting company, we have elected to follow the smaller reporting company rules in preparing this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Overview
Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. (“GGH” or the “Company”) positions its e-commerce leather goods, accessories, and fashion brand, Gaucho – Buenos Aires™, as one of luxury, creating a platform for the global consumer to access their piece of Argentine style and high-end products. With a concentration on leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories, this is the luxury brand in which Argentina finds its contemporary expression. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company launched Gaucho Casa, a Home & Living line of luxury textiles and home accessories, which is marketed and sold on the Gaucho – Buenos Aires e-commerce platform, as well as in the Company’s flagship retail store in Miami, Florida, which opened in July, 2022. Gaucho Casa challenges traditional lifestyle collections with its luxury textiles and home accessories rooted in the singular spirit of the gaucho aesthetic. GGH seeks to grow its direct-to-consumer online products to global markets in the United States, Asia, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Argentina. We intend to focus on e-commerce and scalability of the Gaucho – Buenos Aires and Gaucho Casa brands, as real estate in Argentina is politically sensitive.
GGH’s goal is to become recognized as the LVMH (“Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy”) of South America’s leading luxury brands. Through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, GGH also owns and operates legacy investments in the boutique hotel, hospitality and luxury vineyard property markets. This includes a golf, tennis and wellness resort, as well as an award winning, wine production company concentrating on Malbecs and Malbec blends. Utilizing these wines as its ambassador, GGH seeks to further develop its legacy real estate, which includes developing residential vineyard lots located within its resort.
Due to COVID-19, we have terminated the corporate office lease and senior management works remotely. GGH’s local operations are managed by professional staff with substantial hotel, hospitality and resort experience in Buenos Aires and San Rafael, Argentina.
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Recent Developments and Trends
On May 26, 2022, the Company announced the completion of its winery’s multi-year expansion and infrastructure improvement initiative, which resulted in a larger and better equipped facility to produce premium quality, small batch wines. Algodon’s current winery capacity includes 485,000 liters (or approximately 546,000 bottle equivalent), which can be broken down to include tank storage of 280,000 liters, barrel storage of 135,000 storage, and 70,000 liters of bottle storage.
On June 7, 2022, we executed a Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of LVH Holdings LLC (“LVH”) to modify the rules for distributions to the members of LVH, and modify the number, amount and timing of our additional capital contributions to LVH.
On July 12, 2022, GGI opened its U.S. flagship retail space in Miami, Florida, for the sale of fashion, accessories, luxury textiles and home goods.
See also Items 2 and 5 of Part II below.
The global impact of COVID-19 and its variants (“COVID-19”) pandemic continues to evolve. We continue to closely monitor the outbreak of COVID-19 and the related business and travel restrictions, and changes to behavior intended to reduce its spread, and the related impact on our operations, financial position and cash flows, as well as the impact on our employees. Due to the rapid development and fluidity of this situation, the magnitude and duration of the pandemic and its impact our future operations and liquidity remains uncertain as of the date of this report.
We have faced, and may continue to face, significant cost inflation, specifically in raw materials and other supply chain costs due to increased demand for raw materials and the broad disruption of the global supply chain associated with the impact of COVID-19. International conflicts or other geopolitical events, including the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, may further contribute to increased supply chain costs due to shortages in raw materials, increased costs for transportation and energy, disruptions in supply chains, and heightened inflation. Further escalation of geopolitical tensions may also lead to changes to foreign exchange rates and financial markets, any of which may adversely affect our business and supply chain, and consequently our results of operation. While there could ultimately be a material impact on operations and liquidity of the Company, at the time of issuance, the impact could not be determined.
Liquidity and Going Concern
As reflected in our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, we have generated significant losses which have resulted in a total accumulated deficit of approximately $103.2 million, raising substantial doubt that we will be able to continue operations as a going concern. Our ability to execute our business plan is dependent upon our generating cash flow and obtaining additional debt or equity capital sufficient to fund operations. If we can obtain additional debt or equity capital (of which there can be no assurance), we hope to acquire additional management as well as increase the marketing of our products and continue the development of our real estate holdings.
Our business strategy may not be successful in addressing these issues and there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain any additional capital. Further, we are currently not able to draw down on our equity line of credit (“ELOC”), pursuant to a Common Stock Purchase Agreement with an underwriter, since, at any time when the Company’s common stock is trading below $1.00 on the Nasdaq, the Company is unable to sell shares under the ELOC. If we cannot execute our business plan on a timely basis (including acquiring additional capital), our stockholders may lose their entire investment in us, because we may have to delay vendor payments and/or initiate cost reductions and possibly sell certain company assets, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, and we could ultimately be forced to discontinue our operations, liquidate and/or seek reorganization under the U.S. bankruptcy code. The conditions outlined above indicate that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statement issuance date.
Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which contemplate our continuation as a going concern and the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not necessarily purport to represent realizable or settlement values. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Consolidated Results of Operations
Three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to three months ended June 30, 2021
Overview
We reported net losses of approximately $5.3 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Revenues
Revenues from operations were approximately $405,000 and $340,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, reflecting an increase of approximately $65,000 or 19%. Increases in hotel, agricultural, wine and restaurant sales of approximately $309,000 resulting from the easing of COVID restrictions and the Argentine government’s efforts to promote tourism and revitalize local businesses by subsidizing a portion of sales, were partially offset by a decrease of approximately $114,000 in real estate lot revenue and a decrease of approximately $130,000 resulting from the impact of the decline in the value of the Argentine peso vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar.
Gross profit
We generated a gross loss of approximately $128,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and a gross profit of approximately $60,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, representing a decline of approximately $188,000 or 313%.
Cost of sales, which consists of real estate lots, raw materials, direct labor and indirect labor associated with our business activities, increased by approximately $253,000 from approximately $280,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 to approximately $533,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in cost of sales primarily resulted from the increase in hotel and restaurant payroll costs of approximately $222,000 which corresponds to the increase in the related revenues as discussed above. In addition, a higher number of agricultural sales, which are sold at a loss, provided an increase of approximately $187,000 in cost of sales. The increase in cost of sales were partially offset by the decrease of approximately $26,000 in costs related to the lot sales during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and a decrease of $130,000 resulting from the impact of the decline in the value of the Argentine peso vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar.
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Selling and marketing expenses
Selling and marketing expenses were approximately $333,000 and $119,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of $214,000 or 180%, primarily related to promoting the Company in new markets, as well as advertising and marketing expenses for GGI’s new retail space.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses were approximately $1,929,000 and $1,206,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of $723,000 or 60%. Increases primarily consisting of (i) an increase of $618,000 related to compensation to the Company’s Board of Directors (consisting of $525,000 of stock compensation in and approximately $93,000 of cash compensation); (ii) an increase of approximately $72,000 in taxes and tax reserve allowances, and (iii) an increase of approximately $68,000 in professional fees primarily related to amendments to our convertible debt agreements, were partially offset by (v) a decrease of approximately $121,000 resulting from the impact of the decline in the value of the Argentine peso vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar. All other fluctuations are immaterial individually and in the aggregate.
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $49,000 and $31,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of $18,000 or 58%, related to new asset purchases.
Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net was approximately $668,000 and $33,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of $635,000. The increase is the result of accrued interest, and amortization of debt discount related to convertible debt issued in November of 2021.
Other income (expense)
Other income of approximately $75,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2022 represents the management fee received from LVH. The loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $2.1 million and inducement expense of approximately $198,000 are related to reductions in the conversion price on the convertible debt during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 (see Note 11 – Convertible Debt Obligations). In addition, gains from foreign currency translation were approximately $43,000 and $10,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, resulting from the net monetary position of our Argentine subsidiaries.
Six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to six months ended June 30, 2021
Overview
We reported a net loss of approximately $7.6 million and $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Revenues
Revenues from operations were approximately $831,000 and $615,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, reflecting an increase of approximately $216,000 or 35%. Increases in hotel, wine and other sales of approximately $283,000 resulting from the easing of COVID restrictions and the Argentine government’s efforts to promote tourism and revitalize local businesses by subsidizing a portion of sales, an increase in seasonal agricultural sales of approximately $134,000 and an increase in real estate lot revenues of approximately $71,000, were partially offset by a decrease of approximately $84,000 in restaurant sales as a result of our restaurants being partially closed for renovations during the six months ended June 30, 2022, and a decrease of approximately $189,000 resulting from the impact of the decline in the value of the Argentine peso vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar.
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Gross profit
We generated a gross profit of approximately $59,000 and $176,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing a decrease of approximately $117,000 or 66%.
Cost of sales, which consists of real estate lots, raw materials, direct labor and indirect labor associated with our business activities, increased by approximately $332,000 from approximately $440,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 to approximately $772,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in cost of sales was associated with a corresponding increase in hotel, wine and agricultural sales, as shown above. The rise in total costs of sales were due to increases for hotel, wine and other costs of sales of approximately $334,000 and approximately $187,000 of agricultural costs of sales, were partially offset by a decrease of approximately $188,000 resulting from the impact of the decline in the value of the Argentine peso vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar. Margin ratios declined as a result of a proportionate increase in agricultural sales which are sold at a loss.
Selling and marketing expenses
Selling and marketing expenses were approximately $505,000 and $235,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of $270,000 or 115%, primarily related to promoting the Company in new markets, as well as advertising and marketing expenses for GGI’s new retail space.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses were approximately $3,674,000 and $2,564,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of approximately $1,110,000 or 43%. Increases primarily consisting of (i) $618,000 increase related to compensation to the Company’s Board of Directors (consisting of $525,000 of stock compensation in and approximately $93,000 of cash compensation); (ii) an increase of approximately $360,000 in professional fees as the result of expenses incurred in connection with a special stockholder meeting held during the first quarter of 2022 as well as additional amendments to our convertible debt agreements; (iii) $140,000 in travel expenses related to investor activity; (iv) an increase in rent and occupancy charges of approximately $88,000 in connection with GGI’s new retail space, and (v) an increase in taxes and tax reserve allowances of approximately $120,000, were partially offset by a decrease of approximately $246,000 resulting from the impact of the decline in the value of the Argentine peso vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar. All other fluctuations are immaterial individually and in the aggregate.
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $95,000 and $68,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of $27,000 or 40%, related to new asset purchases.
Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net was approximately $1,422,000 and $39,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of $1,383,000. The increase is the result of accrued interest, and amortization of debt discount related to convertible debt issued in November of 2021.
Other income (expense)
Other income of approximately $150,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 represents the management fee received from LVH. The loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $2.1 million and inducement expense of approximately $198,000 are related to reductions in the conversion price on the convertible debt during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 (see Note 11 – Convertible Debt Obligations). In addition, gains from foreign currency translation were approximately $226,000 and $29,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, as the result of the net monetary liability position of our Argentine subsidiaries. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we recognized a gain on forgiveness of PPP Loan of approximately $242,000. No such gain was recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We measure our liquidity a variety of ways, including the following:
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| Cash | $ | 254,685 | $ | 3,649,407 | ||||
| Working Capital (Deficiency) | $ | (4,472,804 | ) | $ | (499,419 | ) | ||
| Loan Payable | $ | 262,736 | $ | 317,356 | ||||
| Debt Obligations | $ | 7,000 | $ | 7,000 | ||||
| Convertible Debt Obligations | $ | 5,032,486 | $ | 6,480,000 | ||||
Based upon our working capital deficiency as of June 30, 2022, we require additional equity and/or debt financing in order to sustain operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Cash requirements for our current liabilities include approximately $1.9 million for accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximately $185,000 for lease liabilities, approximately $170,000 for loans payable, and approximately $99,000 for debt obligations and other current liabilities. We also have convertible debt obligations in the amount of $5.0 million which, if not converted prior to maturity, are due on November 2, 2022. Cash requirements for our long-term liabilities include approximately $1.4 million for operating lease liabilities, approximately $103,000 related to a payment plan for Argentine payroll taxes, and approximately $92,000 for loans payable. In addition, we are obligated to make additional capital contributions in the aggregate amount of $28.0 million to LVH pursuant to the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement.
During the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we financed our activities from proceeds derived from the sale of common stock during the period, and from debt and equity financings occurring in prior periods. A significant portion of the funds have been used to cover working capital needs and personnel, office expenses and various consulting and professional fees.
Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 amounted to approximately $2.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the net cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to the net loss of approximately $7.6 million adjusted for approximately $4.2 million of net non-cash expenses, and approximately $648,000 of cash provided by changes in the levels of operating assets and liabilities. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the net cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to the net loss of approximately $2.5 million adjusted for approximately $195,000 of net non-cash expenses, and approximately $1.7 million of cash used to fund changes in the levels of operating assets and liabilities.
Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 amounted to approximately $1.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively, related to the purchase of property and equipment of approximately $1.7 million and $224,000, respectively, $0 and $1.0 million, respectively, related to the purchase of investment in LVH, $35,000 and $0, respectively, related to the purchase of the Gaucho.com domain name and $7,560 and $0, respectively, of net cash used for the purchase of GDS.
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Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, amounted to approximately $458,000 and $8.0 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the net cash provided by financing activities resulted from approximately $511,000 of proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net of offering costs, partially offset by loan repayments of approximately $53,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the net cash provided by financing activities resulted from approximately $7.3 million of net proceeds provided by the sale of common stock and warrants in a public offering, approximately $926,000 of proceeds provided by the sales of common stock to the placement agent under the Common Stock Purchase Agreement, and $439,000 from the proceeds from the sale of common stock and warrants to accredited investors, partially offset by debt and loan repayments of approximately $228,000 and payments of offering costs related to the public offering and the Common Stock Purchase Agreement of approximately $390,000.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and a working capital deficit of approximately $255,000 and $4.5 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred a net loss of approximately $7.6 million and $2.5 million, respectively, and used cash in operating activities of approximately $2.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively.
Since inception, our operations have primarily been funded through proceeds received in equity and debt financings. We believe we have access to capital resources and continue to evaluate additional financing opportunities. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain funds on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. There is also no assurance that the amount of funds we might raise will enable us to complete our development initiatives or attain profitable operations.
Going Concern and Management’s Liquidity Plans
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note 2 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, we have not achieved a sufficient level of revenues to support our business and development activities and have suffered substantial recurring losses from operations since our inception. Further, as of June 30, and through the issuance date of these financial statements, the Company has been unable to sell additional shares under the Common Stock Purchase Agreement, since the Company is unable to sell shares under the Common Stock Purchase Agreement at any time when the Company’s common stock is trading below $1.00 on the Nasdaq. These conditions raise substantial doubt that we will be able to continue operations as a going concern. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we were unable to continue as a going concern.
Based on current cash on hand and subsequent activity as described herein, our cash-on-hand only allows us to operate our business operations on a month-to-month basis. Because of our limited cash availability, we have scaled back our operations to the extent possible. While we are exploring opportunities with third parties and related parties to provide some or all of the capital we need, we have not entered into any agreement to provide us with the necessary capital. Historically, we have been successful in raising funds to support our capital needs. If we are unable to obtain additional financing on a timely basis, we may have to delay vendor payments and/or initiate cost reductions, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, and ultimately, we could be forced to discontinue our operations, liquidate assets and/or seek reorganization under the U.S. bankruptcy code.
Availability of Additional Funds
As a result of our financings, we have been able to sustain operations. However, we will need to raise additional capital in order to meet our future liquidity needs for operating expenses and capital expenditures, including GGI inventory production, continued development of the GGI e-commerce platform, expansion of our winery and additional investments in real estate development. If we are unable to obtain adequate funds on reasonable terms, we may be required to significantly curtail or discontinue operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
Contractual Obligations
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information requested by paragraph (a)(5) of this Item.
Inflation
Although management expects that our operations will be influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our results of operations during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The Company recorded gains on foreign currency transactions of approximately $43,000 and $226,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and approximately $10,000 and $29,000 during the three and six months ended June 30 2021, respectively, as a result of the net monetary liability position of its Argentine subsidiaries.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
There are no material changes from the critical accounting policies, estimates and new accounting pronouncements set forth in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 12, 2021. Please refer to that document for disclosures regarding the critical accounting policies related to our business.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4: Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (who is our Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (who is our Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer), of the effectiveness of the design of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) as of June 30, 2022, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b). Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2022.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in management’s evaluation pursuant to Rules 13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations of Controls
Management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. Controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or deterioration in the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, GGH and its subsidiaries and affiliates are subject to litigation and arbitration claims incidental to its business. Such claims may not be covered by its insurance coverage, and even if they are, if claims against GGH and its subsidiaries are successful, they may exceed the limits of applicable insurance coverage. We are not involved in any litigation that we believe is likely, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
As reported on our Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on July 15, 2022, recently, the Company became aware of a demand letter and draft complaint alleging breach of contract from a current stockholder regarding the stockholder vote required to amend the Certificate of Designation of the Series B Convertible Preferred Shares (the “Certificate of Designation”). To the Company’s knowledge, no complaint has been filed at this time. The Company is reviewing the allegations to determine if any action is warranted.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide information required by this Item. However, our current risk factors are set forth in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on April 14, 2022.
Our failure to maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements could result in the delisting of our common stock.
Our common stock is currently listed for trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market. We must satisfy the continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (or Nasdaq), to maintain the listing of our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
On July 14, 2022, the Company received a deficiency letter from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of the Nasdaq Stock Market notifying the Company that, for the preceding 30 consecutive business days, the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock was trading below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued inclusion on The Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the “Bid Price Requirement”). The notification has no immediate effect on the Company’s Nasdaq listing and the Company’s common stock will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “VINO.”
In accordance with Nasdaq Rules, the Company has been provided an initial period of 180 calendar days, or until January 10, 2023 (the “Compliance Date”), to regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement. If at any time before the Compliance Date the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock is at least $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, the Staff will provide the Company written confirmation of compliance with the Bid Price Requirement.
If the Company does not regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement by the Compliance Date, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day compliance period. To qualify, the Company would then be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the Bid Price Requirement, and will need to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the additional 180 calendar day compliance period, which compliance could be achieved by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. If the Company does not regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement by the Compliance Date and is not eligible for an additional compliance period at that time, the Staff will provide written notification to the Company that its common stock will be subject to delisting. At that time, the Company may appeal the Staff’s delisting determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.
There can be no assurance that the Company will regain compliance or otherwise maintain compliance with any of the other listing requirements. Nonetheless, the Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its common stock and may, if appropriate, consider available options, including a reverse stock split, to regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement.
If our common stock were delisted from Nasdaq, trading of our common stock would most likely take place on an over-the-counter market established for unlisted securities, such as the OTCQB or the Pink Market maintained by OTC Markets Group Inc. An investor would likely find it less convenient to sell, or to obtain accurate quotations in seeking to buy, our common stock on an over-the-counter market, and many investors would likely not buy or sell our common stock due to difficulty in accessing over-the-counter markets, policies preventing them from trading in securities not listed on a national exchange or other reasons. In addition, as a delisted security, our common stock would be subject to SEC rules as a “penny stock”, which impose additional disclosure requirements on broker-dealers. The regulations relating to penny stocks, coupled with the typically higher cost per trade to the investor of penny stocks due to factors such as broker commissions generally representing a higher percentage of the price of a penny stock than of a higher-priced stock, would further limit the ability of investors to trade in our common stock. In addition, delisting would materially and adversely affect our ability to raise capital on terms acceptable to us, or at all, and may result in the potential loss of confidence by investors, suppliers, customers and employees and fewer business development opportunities. For these reasons and others, delisting would adversely affect the liquidity, trading volume and price of our common stock, causing the value of an investment in us to decrease and having an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, including our ability to attract and retain qualified employees and to raise capital.
We face significant business disruption and related risks resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Throughout the pandemic, we also experienced significant delays in product development, production, and shipping from our overseas manufacturing partners, many of whom have been on complete lockdown for the safety of their workers. Some of our manufacturing partners have even had to close permanently. Because of this, we have had to pursue relationships with new vendors.
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Due to the events stated above, it was necessary for us to reduce our email marketing efforts to our customer database, as we were not able to fulfill orders. This resulted in a significant reduction in our web traffic and sales.
The Company is continuing to monitor the outbreak of COVID-19 and the related business and travel restrictions, and changes to behavior intended to reduce its spread, and the related impact on the Company’s operations, financial position and cash flows, as well as the impact on its employees. Due to the rapid development and fluidity of this situation, the magnitude and duration of the pandemic and its impact on the Company’s future operations and liquidity is uncertain. While there could ultimately be a material impact on operations and liquidity of the Company, as of the date of this report, the impact cannot be determined at this time.
War in the Ukraine may impact the business of the Company and the financial markets in which the Company needs to raise capital.
Political turmoil, warfare, or terrorist attacks in Ukraine could negatively affect our business. Political and military events in Ukraine, including the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as ongoing tensions and intermittent warfare between Ukraine may have an adverse impact on our ability to grow our business and negatively affect our results of operations.
The uncertainty impacting and potential interruption in supply chains resulting from military hostilities in Europe and the response of the United States and other countries to it by means of trade and economic sanctions, or other actions, may give rise to increases in costs of goods and services generally and may impact the market for our products as prospective customers reconsider additional capital expenditure, or other investment plans until the situation becomes clearer.
For so long as the hostilities continue and perhaps even thereafter as the situation in Europe unfolds, we may see increased volatility in financial markets and a flight to safety by investors, which may impact our stock price and make it more difficult for the Company to raise additional capital at the time when it needs to do so, or for financing to be available upon acceptable terms. All or any of these risks separately, or in combination could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. We cannot predict the timing, strength, or duration of any economic slowdown, instability or recovery.
The Company is facing and may continue to face significant cost inflation.
We have faced, and may continue to face, significant cost inflation, specifically in raw materials and other supply chain costs due to increased demand for raw materials and the broad disruption of the global supply chain associated with the impact of COVID-19. International conflicts or other geopolitical events, including the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, may further contribute to increased supply chain costs due to shortages in raw materials, increased costs for transportation and energy, disruptions in supply chains, and heightened inflation. Further escalation of geopolitical tensions may also lead to changes to foreign exchange rates and financial markets, any of which may adversely affect our business and supply chain, and consequently our results of operation.
While we may try to mitigate the impact of inflation by increasing the price of some of our own products, we may be unable to do so due to the terms of existing contracts, a competitor’s pricing pressure, or other factors. Additionally, significant price increases may result in a loss of customers and adversely impact our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. Additionally, broad concerns related to the economy, including inflation may impact consumer spending, which could impact future demand for our products.
Revenues are currently insufficient to pay operating expenses and costs which may result in the inability to execute the Company’s business concept.
The Company’s operations have to date generated significant operating losses, as reflected in the financial information included in this Quarterly Report. Management’s expectations in the past regarding when operations would become profitable have not been realized, and this has continued to put a strain on working capital. Business and prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses, and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in the early stages of operations. If the Company is not successful in addressing these risks, its business and financial condition will be adversely affected. In light of the uncertain nature of the markets in which the Company operates, it is impossible to predict future results of operations.
Our level of debt may adversely affect our operations and our ability to pay our debt as it becomes due.
The fact that we are leveraged may affect our ability to refinance existing debt or borrow additional funds to finance working capital requirements, acquisitions and capital expenditures. In addition, the recent disruptions in the global financial markets, including the bankruptcy and restructuring of major financial institutions, may adversely impact our ability to refinance existing debt and the availability and cost of credit in the future. In such conditions, access to equity and debt financing options may be restricted and it may be uncertain how long these economic circumstances may last. This would require us to allocate a substantial portion of cash flow to repay principal and interest, thereby reducing the amount of money available to invest in operations, including acquisitions and capital expenditures. Our leverage could also affect our competitiveness and limit our ability to changes in market conditions, changes in the real estate industry and economic downturns.
We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy our debt service requirements or to obtain future financing. If we cannot satisfy our debt service requirements or if we default on any financial or other covenants in our debt arrangements, the lenders and/or holders of our debt will be able to accelerate the maturity of such debt or cause defaults under the other debt arrangements. Our ability to service debt obligations or to refinance them will depend upon our future financial and operating performance, which will, in part, be subject to factors beyond our control such as macroeconomic conditions and regulatory changes in Argentina. If we cannot obtain future financing, we may have to delay or abandon some or all of our planned capital expenditures, which could adversely affect our ability to generate cash flows and repay our obligations as they become due.
We may not be able to continue as a going concern.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, doubt has been raised as to the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. The Company presently has enough cash on hand to sustain its operations on a month-to-month basis, but if the Company is not able to obtain additional sources of capital, it may not have sufficient funds to continue to operate the business for twelve months from the date these financial statements are issued. While management believes that it will be successful in obtaining additional financing, no assurance can be provided that the Company will be able to do so. Further, there is no assurance that these funds will be sufficient to enable the Company to attain profitable operations or continue as a going concern. To the extent that the Company is unsuccessful, the Company may need to curtail its operations and implement a plan to extend payables, reduce overhead and possibly sell certain Company assets until sufficient additional capital is raised to support further operations. There can be no assurance that such a plan will be successful. Such a plan could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, and ultimately the Company could be forced to discontinue its operations, liquidate and/or seek reorganization in bankruptcy.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Equity Line of Credit
On May 6, 2021, the Company entered into a Common Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Tumim Stone Capital LLC (“Tumim Stone Capital”). During the period of this Quarterly Report, and pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company requested draw-downs and issued shares of common stock and received gross proceeds of the following: (i) April 19, 2022, the Company issued 16,917 shares of common stock to Tumim Stone Capital for gross proceeds of $28,185.41; (ii) on May 11, 2022, the Company issued 39,000 shares of common stock to Tumim Stone Capital for gross proceeds of $39,865; (iii) on May 17, 2022, the Company issued 66,000 shares of common stock to Tumim Stone Capital for gross proceeds of $67,947; (iv) on May 25, 2022, the Company issued 83,675 shares of common stock to Tumim Stone Capital for gross proceeds of $86,434.43; (v) on May 27, 2022, the Company issued 180,000 shares of common stock to Tumim Stone Capital for gross proceeds of $169,888.50; and (iii) on June 6, 2022, the Company issued 215,000 shares of common stock to Tumim Stone Capital for gross proceeds of $163,440.85. No general solicitation was used, and a commission of 8% of the total gross proceeds was paid to Benchmark Investments, Inc. pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement between the Company and Kingswood Capital Markets, a division of Benchmark Investments, Inc. dated February 16, 2021. The Company relied on the exemptions from registration available under Section 4(a)(2) and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D of the Securities Act, in connection with the sales. A Form D was filed with the SEC on May 17, 2021 and an amended Form D was filed with the SEC on May 17, 2022.
On November 23, 2021, the Company filed a resale registration statement on Form S-1 to register up to 4,500,000 shares of our common stock for resale by Tumim. The Form S-1 was declared effective on December 7, 2021.
Convertible Promissory Notes
As previously reported on our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 8, 2021, Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), and the investors (the “Holders”) entered into that Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 3, 2021 (as the same has been amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the date hereof, the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) and the Company issued to the Holders certain senior secured convertible notes (as the same has been amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the date hereof, each, a “Note” and together with the Securities Purchase Agreement, the “Note Documents”).
Also as previously reported on our Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 1, 2022, on February 22, 2022, the Company entered into an exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with the Holders in order to amend and waive certain provisions of the Note Documents and exchange $100 in aggregate principal amount of each of the Notes.
In addition, as previously reported on our Current Report on May 2, 2022, the Company and the Holders entered into a letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement #1”) pursuant to which the parties agreed to reduce the Conversion Price from $3.50 to $1.35 for the period beginning May 2, 2022 through May 13, 2022 (the “Reduced Price Conversion Period”).
As previously reported on our Current Report as filed with the SEC on May 13, 2022, on May 12, 2022, the Company and the Holders entered into a letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement #2”) pursuant to which the parties agreed to reduce the Conversion Price to $0.95 and the Holders have committed to converting principal under the Notes in an amount equal to 4.90% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company.
As previously reported on our Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on July 5, 2022, on July 1, 2022, the Company and the Holders entered into a third letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement #3”) pursuant to which the parties agreed to reduce the Conversion Price to $0.30 for the Trading Days of July 5, 2022, through and inclusive of September 5, 2022. Any conversion which occurs shall be voluntary at the election of the Holder.
The Note Documents, Exchange Agreement, Letter Agreement #1, Letter Agreement #2, and Letter Agreement #3 are referred to herein as the Transaction Documents.
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During the period of this Quarterly Report and pursuant to the Transaction Documents, investors converted the following amounts of principal of the Convertible Promissory Notes: (i) on May 2, 2022, certain investors converted a total of $234,999 of principal of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 174,073 shares of common stock upon conversion; (ii) on May 6, 2022, one of the investors converted a total of $67,500 of principal of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock upon conversion; (iii) on May 11, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $54,999 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 40,740 shares of common stock upon conversion; (iv) on May 13, 2022, certain investors converted a total of $1,165,099 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 1,226,420 shares of common stock upon conversion, of which 595,165 were previously issued as pre-delivery shares on November 9, 2021; (v) on July 6, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $200,000 of principal of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 666,667 shares of common stock upon conversion; (vi) on July 7, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $180,000 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 600,000 shares of common stock upon conversion; (vii) on July 11, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $248,347 of principal of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 827,824 shares of common stock upon conversion; (viii) on July 12, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $364,301 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 1,214,335 shares of common stock upon conversion. The Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-261564) registering the resale of up to 12,164,213 shares on December 9, 2021, which was declared effective on January 13, 2022.
The shares of common stock that have been and may be issued under the Transaction Documents are being offered and sold in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) thereof and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D thereunder. The Company filed a Form D with the SEC on or about November 9, 2021.
Non-Executive Director Compensation
On June 7, 2022, Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), issued a total of 650,562 shares at $0.807 per share to the non-executive directors of the Company as compensation for service as members of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) for 2021 and the first half of 2022. For this sale of securities, no general solicitation was used, no commissions were paid, all persons were accredited investors, and the Company relied on the exemption from registration available under Section 4(a)(2) and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act with respect to transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering. A Form D was filed with the SEC on July 28, 2022. See Item 5 below for information regarding the issuance of restricted stock units.
Gaucho Group, Inc. Options
As reported on our Current Report dated June 24, 2022, on June 24, 2022, the Company issued a total of 2,207,309 shares of its common stock to certain investors (the “Option Holders”) holding options to purchase common stock of Gaucho Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“GGI”). On June 24, 2022, the Company further granted to the Option Holders the right to receive, in the aggregate, up to 315,330 shares of restricted stock units subject to vesting, with an aggregate of 157,665 shares vesting on September 18, 2022, and 157,665 shares vesting on December 18, 2022. The issuance and grant were made in consideration for the Option Holders’ agreement to cancel their outstanding options to purchase common stock of GGI. The value of the stock issuance and grant of restricted stock units is approximately $1,576,648.
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and director, Scott L. Mathis, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Maria Echevarria, and certain of the Company’s directors, Steven Moel, Peter Lawrence, and Reuben Cannon, each held options to purchase shares of GGI. As such, each of the foregoing officers and directors were issued a total of 1,936,711 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.625 as consideration for the cancellation of their outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock of GGI and 276,631 restricted stock units subject to vesting. For this sale of securities, no general solicitation was used, no commissions were paid, all persons were accredited investors, and the Company relied on the exemption from registration available under Section 4(a)(2) and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act with respect to transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering. A Form D was filed on July 29, 2022.
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Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
On January 25, 2018, the Company received a bank loan in the amount of $525,000 (the “2018 Loan”), denominated in U.S. dollars. The loan bears interest at 6.75% per annum and is due on January 25, 2023. Principal and interest will be paid in 60 equal monthly installments of $10,311, beginning on February 23, 2018. During 2018, the Company defaulted on certain 2018 Loan payments, and as a result, the 2018 Loan is currently payable upon demand. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company made principal payments, in the aggregate of $55,235. As of June 30, 2022, principal of $166,828 is outstanding.
As previously reported on the Company’s Annual Reports on Forms 10-K for the years ending December 31, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, the Company sold convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $2,046,730 (together, the “2017 Notes”). The 2017 Notes matured 90 days from the date of issuance, bore interest at 8% per annum and were convertible into the Company’s common stock at $0.63 per share, which represented a 10% discount to the price used for the sale of the Company’s common stock at the commitment date. In 2021, principal and interest of $1,163,354 and $258,714 were exchanged for common stock and warrants with an aggregate fair value of $1,422,068. As of June 30, 2022, principal of $7,000 and interest of $4,547 outstanding on the 2017 Notes is past due and is payable on demand. The 2017 Notes are no longer convertible.
Item 4. Mine and Safety Disclosure
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
On February 3, 2022, the Company purchased the domain name Gaucho.com for $34,999 in cash and 15,000 shares of common stock, subject to adjustment. The seller is entitled to additional shares of common stock if on August 14, 2022, the closing price per share of the Company’s common stock is less than $2.64 as quoted on a national securities exchange, and the Company shall issue additional shares of common stock so that the value of the total shares issued to the seller collectively has a fair market value of $36,900. As of August 12, 2022, the most recent trading day prior to August 14, 2022, which is a non-trading day, the Company’s common stock closed at $0.3570 . Therefore, the Company is required to issue the seller an additional 88,362 shares of common stock so that the value of the total shares the seller owns as of August 14, 2022 has a fair market value of $36,900. A Form D will be filed within 15 days of the issuance of the shares.
On May 19, 2022, the Company filed an Amendment on Form 10-K/A to amend its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2021 for the purposes of filing the auditor’s consent as an exhibit to the Form 10-K/A which was inadvertently omitted from the Form 10-K.
Also, on May 19, 2022, the Company filed an Amendment on Form 10-K/A to amend its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2022 for the purposes of filing the auditor’s consent as an exhibit to the Form 10-K/A, amending Item 5, to include information regarding additional draw-downs on the ELOC with Tumim Stone Capital and referencing the resale registration statements declared effective in connection therewith, amending Item 10 to include information as required pursuant to Nasdaq Rule 5065(d)(2)(B) and disclosure required by Instruction 1 to Item 407(a) of Regulation S-K regarding its reliance on this exception, and amending Item 13 to include information as required pursuant to Items 404 and 407(a) of Regulation S-K, all of which were inadvertently omitted from the Form 10-K.
As previously reported, on June 7, 2022, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Gaucho Ventures I – Las Vegas, LLC (“GVI”), executed a Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of LVH Holdings LLC (“LVH”) to modify the rules for distributions to the members of LVH, and modify the number, amount and timing of GVI’s additional capital contributions to LVH.
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Also on June 7, 2022, as previously reported, the Board approved, as recommended by the Compensation Committee of the Board, annual compensation to the non-executive members of the Board of $25,000 in cash, and $75,000 in restricted stock for the fiscal year 2022, and compensation of $50,000 in restricted stock for fiscal year 2021. Pursuant to the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan of the Company, of a total of 650,562 shares of restricted stock, vested immediately, at $0.807 per share were issued to the non-executive directors of the Company as compensation for service as members of the Board for 2021 and the first half of 2022. The remainder of the compensation, pending service through December 31, 2022, will be paid no later than January 15, 2023.
The Board also approved, that each chairperson of a committee of the Board is entitled to cash compensation of $5,000 for service for 2022. A total of $80,000 in cash for the services rendered through June 30, 2022 is payable on July 15, 2022 to the non-executive directors. The remainder of the compensation, pending service through December 31, 2022, will be payable no later than January 15, 2023. In addition, each non-executive member of the Board is also entitled to additional compensation for board and committee meeting attendance. Through June 30, 2022, total compensation for such fees was $12,500 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Total compensation of $92,500 was payable to the board members as of June 30, 2022. Approximately $79,500 of the total compensation of $92,500 was paid between July 15, 2022 through August 1, 2022.
On August 11, 2022, the Board approved the remainder of the compensation for 2022 of the non-executive directors to be paid as follows: (i) issuance of 46,469 restricted stock units for each of the five non-executive directors, vesting on the earlier of December 31, 2022 or termination of service; and (ii) cash payment to be paid no later than January 15, 2022.
As previously reported, on June 15, 2022, the Board approved the creation of a nominating committee of the Board and appointed Reuben Cannon as Chairperson of the committee, with additional members Peter Lawrence and Marc Dumont. All three members of the committee are considered independent in compliance with Nasdaq Rules 5065(a) and (e). On June 22, 2022, the Board approved and adopted a Charter of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “Nominating Committee Charter”) to govern its membership and purpose.
As of August 15, 2022 and pursuant to the Transaction Documents, investors converted the following amounts of principal of the Convertible Promissory Notes: (i) on July 6, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $200,000 of principal of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 666,667 shares of common stock upon conversion; (ii) on July 7, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $180,000 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 600,000 shares of common stock upon conversion; (iii) on July 11, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $248,347 of principal of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 827,824 shares of common stock upon conversion; (iv) on July 12, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $364,301 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 1,214,335 shares of common stock upon conversion; (v) on July 20, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $195,000 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 650,000 shares of common stock upon conversion; (vi) on July 21, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $300,000 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock upon conversion; (vii) on July 27, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $150,000 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock upon conversion; (vi) on August 3, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $180,000 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 600,000 shares of common stock upon conversion; and (vii) on August 10, 2022 certain investors converted a total of $150,000 of principal, interest and fees of the Convertible Promissory Notes and the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock upon conversion. The Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-261564) registering the resale of up to 12,164,213 shares on December 9, 2021, which was declared effective on January 13, 2022.
On July 1, 2022, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the number of shares available for awards under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, subject to stockholder approval, to 25% of the Company’s common stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis as of the date of stockholder approval.
On July 5, 2022, the Company filed a Preliminary Proxy Statement on Form 14-A and an amended Preliminary Proxy Statement on Form 14-A on July 11, 2022, which requests stockholder approval of the following proposals: (i) To elect two (2) Class I nominees to the board of directors (Reuben Cannon and Marc Dumont) to hold office for a three-year term; (ii) to grant the Board of Directors discretion (if necessary to prevent the delisting of the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq) on or before June 30, 2023, to implement a reverse stock split of the outstanding shares of common stock in a range from one-for-two (1:2) up to one-for-twenty (1:20), or anywhere between, while maintaining the number of authorized shares of common stock required for Nasdaq listing; (iii) to approve an amendment to the Company’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available for awards under the plan to 25% of our common stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis as of the date of stockholder approval; (iv) to approve for purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), the issuance of shares of up to 15,000,000 of the Company’s common stock upon the conversion of convertible promissory notes issued in a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “PP Notes”), without giving effect to Nasdaq’s 20% Rule; (v) to approve for purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), the issuance of up to 10,000,000 shares of our common stock pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated November 3, 2021 (the “Purchase Agreement”), those certain senior secured convertible promissory notes dated November 9, 2021 (the “Notes”), and that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 9, 2021 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) by and between the Company and certain institutional investors; and (vi) to ratify and approve the appointment of Marcum LLP as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2022.
On March 15, 2022 the federal government notified the Company that the EIDL Loan was put into deferment for 30 months. On July 20, 2022, the federal government notified the Company that the remainder of the balance of the EIDL Loan is due 30 months from the date of the loan, which is October 19, 2022.
From July 13, 2022 through July 28, 2022, the Company issued convertible promissory notes to certain investors (the “Investor Notes”) in the aggregate amount of $972,500. If, and only if, the stockholders approve for purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), the issuance of shares of up to 15,000,000 of the Company’s common stock upon the conversion of the Investor Notes, without giving effect to Nasdaq’s 20% Rule, will the Investor Notes be automatically converted into units consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant for the purchase of common stock at a price equal to the lesser of (a) $0.55 per unit or (b) the three-day volume weighted average closing price (“VWAP”) of the Company’s common stock beginning on the date that is two days prior to stockholder approval of such conversion at the 2022 annual stockholder meeting. Each warrant issued upon the conversion of the Investor Notes will be exercisable at the same price per share as determined above. For this sale of securities, no general solicitation was used, no commissions were paid, all persons were accredited investors, and the Company relied on the exemption from registration available under Section 4(a)(2) and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act with respect to transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering.
On July 21, 2022, the Company filed its Definitive Proxy Statement and additional material with the SEC.
See also Item 1A above.
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Item 6. Exhibits
The following documents are being filed with the Commission as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 10-Q.
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| 31.2 | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act * | |
| 32 | Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002** | |
| 99.1 | Algodon Wine Estates Property Map(9) | |
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| 1. | Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Registration of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(g) on Form 10 dated May 14, 2014. | |
| 2. | Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 31, 2017. | |
| 3. | Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on November 19, 2018. | |
| 4. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 9, 2019. | |
| 5. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Amended Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on January 27, 2020. | |
| 6. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 18, 2021. | |
| 7. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2021. | |
| 8. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2020. | |
| 9. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 12, 2021. | |
| 10. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2021. | |
| 11. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 16, 2021. | |
| 12. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 8, 2021. | |
| 13. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 17, 2021. | |
| 14. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on February 25, 2022. | |
| 15. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on March 1, 2022. | |
| 16. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on March 21, 2022. | |
| 17. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 14, 2022. | |
| 18. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 2, 2022. | |
| 19. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 13, 2022. | |
| 20. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 15, 2022. | |
| 21. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 8, 2022. | |
| 22. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 24, 2022. | |
| 23. | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 5, 2022. | |
| * | Filed herewith | |
| ** | Furnished, not filed herewith |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: August 15, 2022 | GAUCHO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Scott L. Mathis | |
| Scott L. Mathis | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| By: | /s/ Maria Echevarria | |
| Maria Echevarria | ||
| Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer | ||
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