BRQL.OQBBrooqly, INC

10-Q: BooqLy Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results with Increased Losses and Going Concern Uncertainty

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Quarterly Report


BooqLy Inc.'s third quarter 2024 results show minimal revenue, increased net losses, and a working capital deficit, raising substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

Capital raiseThe company has publicly announced that it will raise up to $5,000,000 from Accredited Investors pursuant to a Regulation D/Rule 506(c) offering.The company has made arrangements with a registered broker dealer to raise additional capital.The company may be unable to arrange enough investment within the time the investment is required or that if it is arranged, that it will be on favorable terms.
Worse than expectedThe company's revenue was minimal, and its net loss significantly increased compared to the previous year.The company's working capital deficit and going concern uncertainty are worse than expected for a company at this stage.

Summary

  • BooqLy Inc. reported minimal revenue of $266 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $3 for the same period in 2023.
  • The company's operating expenses were $252,210 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a slight increase from $247,030 in 2023.
  • BooqLy experienced a net loss of $782,294 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, significantly higher than the $278,622 loss in the same period of 2023.
  • The increased loss is attributed to operating expenses, interest expenses, and a loss on the conversion of convertible notes.
  • The company has a working capital deficit of $403,014 as of September 30, 2024, and its current liquidity resources are insufficient to fund operations for the next 12 months.
  • There is substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern without additional capital.
  • BooqLy issued 830,018 shares of common stock to residents of Greece, 100,000 shares to a company in Greece, and 200,000 shares to a resident of Romania.
  • The company has a total of 25,365,000 common stock shares outstanding as of November 29, 2024.

Sentiment

Score: 2

Explanation: The document indicates significant financial challenges, minimal revenue, increased losses, and a going concern issue, leading to a very negative sentiment.

Positives

  • The company has established partnerships in the Turkish, Romanian, and Greek markets.
  • BooqLy has expanded its operations into the Czech Republic and Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The company has been approved for DWAC/DRS service, a preferred stock transfer system.
  • The company has a net operating loss carry forward of approximately $1,600,000 which may be available to offset future taxable income.

Negatives

  • The company has generated minimal revenue since inception.
  • BooqLy has a significant working capital deficit and is facing substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
  • The company's net loss has increased significantly compared to the previous year.
  • The company's disclosure controls and procedures were deemed ineffective due to inadequate staffing and supervision within the accounting operations.
  • The company has a high level of indebtedness, all of which are current liabilities.
  • The company has incurred a loss of $376,000 on the conversion of convertible notes.

Risks

  • The company's ability to continue operations depends on its ability to generate revenue and access capital markets.
  • There is no assurance that the company will be successful in raising additional capital.
  • The company may not be able to achieve profitability or positive cash flows from operating activities.
  • The company's net operating loss carry forwards are subject to limitations imposed by IRC Section 382/383.
  • The company's disclosure controls and procedures are not effective due to inadequate staffing and supervision within the accounting operations.
  • The company anticipates losses from operations will increase due to legal and auditing expenses.

Future Outlook

The company expects to continue to incur losses and will need additional equity or debt financing until it can achieve profitability and positive cash flows from operating activities. The company anticipates losses from operations will increase during the next twelve months due to the anticipated $85,000 in legal and auditing expenses associated with maintaining a reporting company.

Management Comments

  • Management anticipates that the Company will be dependent, in the near future, on additional investment capital to fund operating expenses.
  • Management has determined that the warrants are freestanding instruments issued by the Company to a shareholder giving them the right to purchases additional equity shares, thereby they are classified as equity.
  • Management has determined that the investor will not receive the benefit of the $0.10 per share price and its shares shall be calculated on the basis of $0.20 per share.

Industry Context

The company operates in the competitive social networking and technology sector, where generating revenue and achieving profitability can be challenging for early-stage companies. The company's focus on a niche market of food and beverage gifting may provide a unique selling point, but it also faces competition from established social media platforms and e-commerce businesses.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • BooqLy's revenue of $266 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, is significantly lower than the revenue of comparable early-stage tech companies.
  • Many early-stage tech companies in the social networking space often rely on venture capital funding and have higher operating expenses as they scale their operations.
  • The company's net loss of $782,294 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, is substantial for a company of its size and stage.
  • The company's working capital deficit of $403,014 indicates a significant liquidity challenge compared to industry standards for companies seeking growth.
  • The company's reliance on debt financing and convertible notes is a common practice for early-stage companies, but the high interest expenses and loss on conversion are concerning.
  • The company's intangible assets of $219,168 are relatively low compared to other tech companies that have invested heavily in software development and intellectual property.

Related Party Transactions

  • The Company has due to related party an amount of $9,856 to the Companys CEO, Panagiotis N. Lazaretos, $10,894 to the Companys Chief Financial Officer, Helen V. Maridakis, and $12,209 to the Companys Chief Operating Officer, Nikolaos Ioannou, has as of September 30, 2024.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders face significant risk due to the company's financial instability and going concern uncertainty.
  • Employees may be concerned about job security due to the company's financial challenges.
  • Customers may be hesitant to use the platform due to the company's uncertain future.
  • Suppliers and creditors may be at risk of not being paid due to the company's financial difficulties.

Next Steps

  • The company plans to continue upgrading, developing, and integrating its platform.
  • The company aims to secure international local partner contracts and create new markets.
  • The company intends to position itself to raise additional funds through the capital markets.
  • The company plans to expand its accounting operations as the business of the Company expands.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2021-02-19BooqLy, Inc. was incorporated in Nevada under the name MyTreat, Inc.
2021-04-20Agreement with Nikolaos Stratigakis to develop online platform.
2021-05-12Company changed its name to brooqLy, Inc.
2021-09-17Start of warrant sales to accredited investors.
2021-10-14Company applied for the trademark BROOQLY in the US and EU.
2022-02-02Trademark BROOQLY application accepted in the EU.
2022-02-25Cancellation of 1,000,000 common shares and warrants issued to an investor.
2022-07-01Second agreement with Nikolaos Stratigakis for platform development.
2023-03-29Partnership agreement with REM People for the Turkish market.
2023-04-05Partnership extension for the Romanian market with Field Insights CEE.
2023-04-12Partnership announced with Botilia.gr for the Greek market.
2023-05-10Eltino, Ltd provided a loan with a non-interest-bearing promissory note.
2023-05-17Convertible Promissory Note Agreement with Skordilakis & Sia, IKE.
2023-07-27Company's common stock became quoted under the ticker symbol BRQL.
2023-07-31Agreements with Jahani & Associates and Umergence LLC for capital raising.
2023-08-22Conversion of Skordilakis & Sia, IKE note into common stock.
2023-08-29Promissory note signed with Bridusa-Dominca Kamara.
2023-10-01Agreement with Citiwave Systems, Ltd for platform development.
2023-10-14Trademark BROOQLY granted in the US.
2023-10-17Strategic alliance with Enaleia for environmental sustainability.
2023-10-27Company approved for DWAC/DRS service.
2024-01-11Issuance of remaining shares to Citiwave Systems, Ltd.
2024-02-22Convertible Promissory Note Agreement with Angelos Rezos.
2024-03-01Second Convertible Promissory Note Agreement with Angelos Rezos.
2024-03-13Launch of operations in the Czech Republic.
2024-03-21Second Convertible Promissory Note Agreement with Angelos Rezos.
2024-03-27Launch of operations in Sub-Saharan Africa with a base in Zambia.
2024-03-31Third Convertible Promissory Note Agreement with Angelos Rezos.
2024-04-09Conversion of Angelos Rezos' notes and issuance of shares to Ms. Kamara.
2024-09-30End of the reporting period for the quarterly report.
2024-11-20Agreement to issue 150,000 shares for cash proceeds of $30,000.
2024-11-29Date of the quarterly report filing.

Keywords

Social Networking Platform, Financial Results, Going Concern, Capital Raise, Convertible Notes, Operating Expenses, Net Loss, Working Capital, Intangible Assets, Stock Issuance

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