10-Q: Byrn Inc. Reports Continued Losses and Focus on Identifying Business Opportunities in Quarterly Filing
Quarterly Report
Byrn Inc.'s latest quarterly report reveals ongoing operating losses and a continued search for potential business combinations to revitalize the company.
Summary
- Byrn Inc. reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, showing continued operating losses.
- The company's total assets remain at $0, with a working capital deficit of $37,504 and negative shareholders' equity of $117,503,029.
- For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Byrn Inc. reported a net loss of $21,796, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the net loss was $25,905.
- The company has no revenue from continuing operations and is currently funded by interest-free demand loans from David Lazar, the Court-appointed custodian.
- Management is focused on identifying business opportunities, including potential acquisitions through reverse mergers or asset purchases.
- Byrn Inc. acknowledges its limited capital resources and the need for additional funding to support its operations and potential business combinations.
- The company's management also recognizes material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting.
Sentiment
Score: 3
Explanation: The sentiment is low due to continued losses, lack of revenue, and material weaknesses in internal controls. While management is actively seeking business opportunities, the company's financial position is precarious.
Positives
- David Lazar is providing interest-free demand loans to fund the company's operations.
- Management is actively seeking business opportunities to improve the company's financial position.
- The company is aiming to rectify weaknesses in internal controls by implementing an independent board of directors and establishing written policies and procedures.
Negatives
- Byrn Inc. continues to experience operating losses.
- The company has a significant working capital deficit and negative shareholders' equity.
- There are material weaknesses in the company's internal controls over financial reporting.
- The company has no revenue from continuing operations.
- The company's ability to execute its business plan is subject to risks and uncertainties, including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Risks
- The company's limited capital resources may hinder its ability to identify and implement a viable business strategy.
- The selection of a business combination is a complex and risk-prone process.
- The company may face competition from other firms seeking business opportunities.
- Additional financing may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all.
- The company's lack of diversification poses a substantial risk.
- The company's management has limited experience in some industries.
- The company's internal controls over financial reporting are not effective.
Future Outlook
Management intends to explore and identify business opportunities within the U.S., including a potential acquisition of an operating entity through a reverse merger, asset purchase or similar transaction. The company anticipates incurring operating losses in the next 12 months, principally costs related to filing reports with the SEC.
Management Comments
- Management intends to explore and identify business opportunities within the U.S., including a potential acquisition of an operating entity through a reverse merger, asset purchase or similar transaction.
- Our Chief Executive Officer has experience in business consulting, although no assurances can be given that he can identify and implement a viable business strategy or that any such strategy will result in profits.
Industry Context
Given the company's focus on identifying business opportunities and potential acquisitions, it is operating in a competitive environment where many firms are seeking similar opportunities, especially those at discounted rates due to general economic conditions and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The company's strategy aligns with a trend of smaller companies seeking growth through mergers and acquisitions, but it faces the challenge of limited capital and the need to compete with larger, more established players.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- It is difficult to compare Byrn Inc.'s performance to industry standards due to its lack of current operations and revenue.
- Many shell companies or companies in custodianship are in a similar position, focusing on identifying a viable business to acquire or merge with.
- The company's negative equity and reliance on related-party loans are not uncommon for companies in this situation, but they highlight the need for significant improvement in financial performance.
- Companies like VStock Transfer, which specialize in custodianships and reverse mergers, often work with companies in similar situations to Byrn Inc.
Legal Proceedings
- The Company may be involved in certain legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business.
- The Companys officers and directors are not aware of any threatened or pending litigation to which the Company is a party or which any of its property is the subject and which would have any material, adverse effect on the Company.
Related Party Transactions
- Mr. Lazar, the Companys Court-appointed custodian is considered a related party.
- During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, he extended $30,475 in interest free demand loans to the Company of which $18,518 was forgiven.
- As of September 30, 2024 the amount due to Mr. Lazar was $27,634.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders face significant risk due to the company's financial instability and lack of diversification.
- Employees (if any) may be impacted by the company's limited resources and uncertain future.
- Creditors face the risk of non-payment due to the company's financial difficulties.
Next Steps
- Management intends to explore and identify business opportunities within the U.S.
- The company will continue to file reports with the SEC.
- The company plans to rectify weaknesses in internal controls by implementing an independent board of directors, establishing written policies and procedures for our internal control of financial reporting, and hiring additional accounting personnel at such time as we complete a reverse merger or similar business acquisition.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 2011 | Byrn Inc. was formed as a Nevada corporation. |
| August 10, 2011 | Shareholders voted to amend the Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized shares. |
| March 22, 2013 | The Company was dormant. |
| December 26, 2019 | The Company was dormant. |
| December 27, 2019 | Custodian Ventures, LLC was appointed as custodian of Quture. |
| December 31, 2019 | David Lazar became the only Director and Officer of the Company. |
| April 5, 2020 | The Company granted Mr. Lazar 10,000,000 preferred shares with super-voting rights. |
| September 10, 2020 | The Company filed a Certificate of Designation changing the conversion and voting rights of the Series A preferred stock. |
| September 23, 2020 | FiveT Capital Holding AG became the controlling shareholder. |
| November 24, 2020 | Quture International, Inc. amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Born, Inc. |
| November 24, 2020 | The Company amended its articles of incorporation to reverse split its common stock at a rate of 1 for 1,000. |
| December 1, 2020 | FINRA declared the Name Change and the Reverse effective. |
| February 2, 2021 | The Company changed its fiscal year end to December 31. |
| February 16, 2021 | The Company entered into a share exchange agreement with Alkeon Creators, Inc. |
| January 14, 2024 | The Eight Judicial District Court issued an Order Barring Unasserted Claims against Born, Inc. |
| July 16, 2024 | The Company changed its name to Byrn Inc. |
| September 30, 2024 | End of the quarterly period for this report. |
| January 13, 2025 | Date of the report. |
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