10-Q: Greenlit Ventures Inc. Reports Increased Net Loss in Q3 2024 Amidst Business Model Transition

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Quarterly Report


Greenlit Ventures Inc. reported a net loss of $218,892 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to increased professional fees and interest expenses.

Capital raiseThe company's continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet its obligations and/or obtaining additional financing from its members or other sources, as may be required.There are no assurances that additional funds will be available when needed from any source or, if available, will be available on terms that are acceptable to the company.
Worse than expectedThe company's net loss increased significantly compared to the same period last year.The company has a working capital deficiency and no cash or assets.The company has not generated positive cash flow from operating activities.

Summary

  • Greenlit Ventures Inc. reported a net loss of $7,128 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $11,649 for the same period in 2023.
  • The company's net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $218,892, a significant increase from the $49,406 loss in the same period of 2023.
  • The increased loss is primarily attributed to a rise in professional fees, including $175,000 in stock-based compensation, and higher interest expenses.
  • The company's current liabilities increased to $22,704 as of September 30, 2024, from $13,631 at the end of 2023, mainly due to accrued interest.
  • Greenlit Ventures has a working capital deficiency of $22,704 as of September 30, 2024.
  • The company has not generated positive cash flow from operating activities and has no cash or assets.
  • The company's operations are dependent on its ability to generate cash flow or obtain additional financing.
  • The company has changed its business model from marketing and management consulting to the encryption industry with the launch of ForceShield Mail and ForceShield VPN.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The document highlights significant financial losses, a lack of cash, and a dependence on future funding, indicating a negative outlook despite the company's transition to a new business model.

Positives

  • The company has successfully transitioned to a new business model focused on encryption services.
  • The company has launched two new products, ForceShield Mail and ForceShield VPN.
  • The company has reduced its net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Negatives

  • The company has incurred a significant net loss of $218,892 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
  • The company has a working capital deficiency of $22,704.
  • The company has no cash or assets.
  • The company's current liabilities have increased to $22,704.
  • The company has not generated positive cash flow from operating activities.
  • The company's operations are dependent on its ability to generate cash flow or obtain additional financing.

Risks

  • The company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to generate sufficient cash flows or obtain additional financing.
  • The company has a history of losses and has not generated positive cash flow from operations.
  • The company's new business model in the encryption industry is unproven and may not be successful.
  • The company's financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
  • There are no assurances that additional funds will be available when needed from any source or, if available, will be available on terms that are acceptable to the company.

Future Outlook

The company's future is dependent on its ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations or obtain additional financing. Management believes that current actions to obtain additional funding and implement its strategic plans provide the opportunity for the company to continue as a going concern.

Management Comments

  • Management believes that the current actions to obtain additional funding and implement its strategic plans provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern.
  • The company hopes to fill the growing demand for services that address the increasing need for Digital Privacy by developing and providing a suite of robust, easy-to-use solutions that will safeguard consumers private information.

Industry Context

The company is transitioning from marketing and management consulting to the encryption industry, which is experiencing growing demand due to increasing concerns about digital privacy and cybersecurity. The company's new products, ForceShield Mail and ForceShield VPN, are aimed at addressing this demand.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • It is difficult to compare Greenlit Ventures directly to established cybersecurity companies due to its early stage and lack of revenue.
  • Companies like Cloudflare, Okta, and CrowdStrike are established players in the cybersecurity space with significant revenue and market capitalization.
  • Greenlit's focus on end-to-end encryption for email and VPN services is a niche area within the broader cybersecurity market.
  • The company's financial performance is significantly below industry standards for established cybersecurity firms, which typically have substantial revenue and positive cash flow.

Related Party Transactions

  • The company recorded $175,000 in stock-based compensation for common stock awarded to the Director of the Company for services.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders are impacted by the significant net loss and the company's dependence on future funding.
  • Employees are impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
  • Customers are impacted by the company's transition to a new business model and the launch of new products.
  • Creditors are impacted by the company's increasing liabilities and working capital deficiency.

Next Steps

  • The company needs to generate sufficient cash flows from operations or obtain additional financing to continue as a going concern.
  • The company needs to successfully implement its new business model in the encryption industry.
  • The company needs to attract clients for its new products, ForceShield Mail and ForceShield VPN.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2016-12-07Greenlit Ventures Inc. was incorporated in Delaware.
2017-11-13The company changed its name to AllyMe Holding Inc.
2019-08-06The company changed its name to Ms Young Adventure Enterprise, Inc.
2021-03-10New management acquired control of the company.
2021-11-02The company announced its entry into the encryption industry with the beta launch of ForceShield Mail.
2021-11-22The company announced the beta launch of ForceShield VPN.
2023-07-09Promissory notes were replaced by convertible promissory notes.
2024-02-01The company changed its name to Greenlit Ventures Inc. and the trading symbol changed to GLVT.
2024-03-103,500,000 shares of common stock were issued to the Director for services.
2024-09-30End of the reporting period for the quarterly report.
2024-10-144,082,479 common shares issued and outstanding.
2024-10-28Date of the report.

Keywords

encryption, cybersecurity, financials, net loss, convertible notes, stock compensation, working capital, consulting services, ForceShield Mail, ForceShield VPN

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