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 Filed pursuant to Rule 253(g)(2)

File No. 024-11474

 

OFFERING CIRCULAR DATED AUGUST 9, 2021

 

CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

 

30012 Aventura, Suite A

Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688

Phone: 310-427-9779

 

UP TO 1,500,000 CLASS B NON-VOTING COMMON STOCK PLUS UP TO 150,000 BONUS SHARES

 

MINIMUM INVESTMENT AMOUNT OF $480.00

 

 

 

 

California Tequila, Inc., a California corporation (the “Company”) is offering a maximum of $12,000,000 (the “Offering”) in the form of 1,500,000 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock (the “Shares”) pursuant to this offering circular (the “Offering Circular”). The purchase price per Share is $8.00, with a minimum investment of $480.00 (the “Minimum Investment”) for 60 Shares. In addition, the Company is also offering up to 150,000 additional shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock eligible to be issued as bonus shares (“Bonus Shares”) to investors based upon an investor’s investment level. No additional consideration will be received by the Company for the issuance of Bonus Shares and the Company will absorb the cost of the issuance of the Bonus Shares. If eligible for Bonus Shares, investors will receive the greater amount of Bonus Shares for which they are eligible and are not cumulative even if investors would qualify for multiple eligibility categories for receipt of Bonus Shares. See “Plan of Distribution” for further details. In addition, the Company will accept write-offs of loans at their principal amount/principal plus accrued interest as a form of consideration (“Cancellation of Debt”). The maximum amount of Cancellation of Debt that the Company will accept is $45,839.45. This maximum amount of Cancellation of Debt would result in the issuance of 5,730 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock being issued.  No additional consideration will be received by the Company for the Cancellation of Debt and the Company will absorb the cost of the issuance of the shares related to the Cancellation of Debt.

 

The Shares will be offered to prospective investors on a best efforts basis by the Company’s managing broker-dealer, StartEngine Primary, LLC, (“StartEngine”) a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) registered broker-dealer. “Best efforts” means the managing broker-dealer is not obligated to purchase any specific number or dollar amount of Shares, but it will use its best efforts to sell the Shares.

 

The Company has engaged Prime Trust, LLC (“Prime Trust” or “Escrow Agent”) to serve as a third-party escrow agent for the Company. At each closing date, the proceeds for such closing will be disbursed to the Company, less a 3.5% commission to which the managing broker-dealer is entitled to pursuant to the Posting Agreement agreed to by the Company and StartEngine. The purchaser of the Shares will be responsible for payment of a processing fee to StartEngine equal to 3.5% of the purchase price. Such fee will be paid directly by the purchaser to StartEngine.

 

The Company expects to commence the sale of the Shares on August 9, 2021. The Company expects to terminate the Offering at the earlier of the date at which the Maximum Offering Amount has been sold or the date at which the offering is earlier terminated by the Company at its sole discretion. At least every 12 months after this Offering has been qualified by the SEC, the Company will file a post-qualification amendment to include the Company’s recent financial statements.

 

   Price to Public   Managing Broker-
Dealer Fee,
Commissions and
Expense
Reimbursements (1)
   Proceeds to the
Company Before Expenses (2)
 
Price per Share  $8.00(3)  $0.28   $7.72 
StartEngine Processing Fee per Share (4)  $0.28   $--   $-- 
Price per Share plus StartEngine Processing Fee  $8.28   $--   $-- 
Maximum Offering Amount with StartEngine Processing Fee (5)  $13,620,000   $420,000   $12,780,000 

 

(1)The Company has engaged StartEngine to act as an underwriter of this offering as set forth in “Plan of Distribution” and its affiliate StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. to perform administrative and technology-related functions in connection with this offering. The Company will pay a cash commission of 3.5% to StartEngine on sales of the Shares (excluding Bonus Shares).

 

The calculations that appear in this column titled “Managing Broker-dealer fee, Commissions and Expense Reimbursement”  do not include the following fees: (i) processing fees of 3.5% paid directly to StartEngine by each investor, (ii) dollar value of the shares issued to StartEngine equal to 2% of the gross proceeds sold through StartEngine in this offering (excluding Bonus Shares), rounded to the nearest whole share, (iii) $15,000 advance fee for reasonable accountable out of pocket expenses actually anticipated to be incurred by StartEngine and paid by the Company and (iv) FINRA fees which will be paid by the Company. See “Plan of Distribution” for details of compensation payable to third parties in connection with the offering.

 

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(2)This table does not include fees levied by the Transfer Agent or Escrow Agent upon the sale of the Shares (see Plan of Distribution” below). The Company has also incurred approximately $90,000 in accounting, legal, and other costs in preparation of this Offering.

 

(3)Does not include effective discount that would result from the issuance of Bonus Shares. For details of the effective discount, see “Plan of Distribution.”

 

(4)Investors will be required to pay directly to StartEngine Primary a processing fee equal to 3.5% of the investment amount at the time of the investors’ subscription (excluding Bonus Shares). See “Plan of Distribution” for additional discussion of this processing fee. Assuming the offering is fully subscribed (excluding Bonus Shares), investors would pay StartEngine Primary total processing fees of $420,000. This amount is included in the Total Maximum offering amount since it counts towards the rolling 12-month maximum offering amount that the Company is permitted to Raise under Regulation A. However, it is not included in the gross proceeds received by the Company.

 

(5)The columns “Maximum Offering Amount with Processing Fee Price to Public” and “Maximum Offering Amount with Processing Fee Proceeds to the Company Before Expenses” include $1,200,000, the value of the Bonus Shares (assuming the maximum number of Bonus Shares are issued in this Offering); however, the Company will not receive such amounts because investors are not paying the purchase price for those Bonus Shares.

 

Generally, no sale may be made to you in the offering if the aggregate purchase price you pay is more than 10% of the greater of your annual income or net worth. Different rules apply to accredited investors and non-natural persons. Before making any representation that your investment does not exceed applicable thresholds, you are encouraged to review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(C) of Regulation A. For general information on investing, you are encouraged you to refer to www.investor.gov.

 

An investment in the Shares is subject to certain risks and should be made only by persons or entities able to bear the risk of and to withstand the total loss of their investment. Currently, there is a limited secondary trading market on the Platform, and no other market for the Shares is being offered, nor does the Company anticipate one developing. Prospective investors should carefully consider and review that risk as well as the RISK FACTORS beginning on page 7 of the Offering Circular. The Company is not an investment company and is not required to register under the Investment Company Act of 1940; therefore, investors will not receive the protections of such act.

 

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION (“SEC) DOES NOT PASS UPON THE MERITS OR GIVE ITS APPROVAL TO ANY SECURITIES OFFERED OR THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, NOR DOES IT PASS UPON THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OFFERING CIRCULAR OR OTHER SELLING LITERATURE. THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION WITH THE SEC; HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION HAS NOT MADE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION THAT THE SECURITIES OFFERED ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION.

 

FORM 1-A DISCLOSURE FORMAT IS BEING FOLLOWED FOR THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR.

 

THE COMPANY IS FOLLOWING THE “OFFERING CIRCULAR” FORMAT OF DISCLOSURE UNDER REGULATION A.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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SUMMARY OF THE OFFERING 4
RISK FACTORS 7
DILUTION 15
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS 17
USE OF PROCEEDS 23
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS 26
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 36
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 37
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES 43
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES 44
INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER TRANSACTIONS 45
SECURITIES BEING OFFERED 47
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019 51

 

In this Offering Circular, the term “You” shall refer to Investors or potential investors who purchase Shares through this Offering. “Our”, “We”, “Us”, or any other possessive pronouns, California Tequila, Inc. or California Tequila shall refer to the Company.

 

THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR MAY CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE COMPANY, ITS BUSINESS PLAN AND STRATEGY, AND ITS INDUSTRY. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON THE BELIEFS OF, ASSUMPTIONS MADE BY, AND INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT. WHEN USED IN THE OFFERING MATERIALS, THE WORDS “ESTIMATE,” “PROJECT,” “BELIEVE,” “ANTICIPATE,” “INTEND,” “EXPECT” AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH CONSTITUTE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE STATEMENTS REFLECT MANAGEMENT’S CURRENT VIEWS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE EVENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE THE COMPANY’S ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE ON WHICH THEY ARE MADE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT UNDERTAKE ANY OBLIGATION TO REVISE OR UPDATE THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER SUCH DATE OR TO REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE OF UNANTICIPATED EVENTS.

 

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SUMMARY OF THE OFFERING

 

 

The following information is only a brief summary of, and is qualified in its entirety by, the detailed information appearing elsewhere in this Offering Circular. This Offering Circular, together with the exhibits attached should be carefully read in its entirety before any investment decision is made.

 

California Tequila, Inc., is a California corporation engaged in importing, marketing and selling, through a network of domestic and international distributors its’ 10 AsomBroso tequila products and its new whiskey brand, Knucklenoggin.

 

The Company’s products are manufactured through the Tequila Selecto De Amatitan S.A DE C.V distillery (“Tequila Selecto Distillery”) situated in the legendary Jalisco province of Mexico, renowned for producing agave tequila. As of the date of this Offering Circular, the Company’s AsomBroso Tequila is distributed in 25 states, with intentions to expand distribution into the rest of the United States and Canada over the next 12 months. In California, the Company’s flagship brand “AsomBroso tequila” is distributed exclusively by its sister-company West Coast Craft Spirits, Inc., a California corporation (“WCCS”). Founder, CEO, and Director of the Company, Mr. Richard Gamarra (“Richard/Ricardo” or “Mr. Gamarra”), is the sole shareholder of all outstanding Class A Voting Common Stock of the Company and is a minority shareholder of WCCS, Mr. Gamarra and Mr. Andy Ulmer serve as CEO and President, respectively, of WCCS. In addition to AsomBroso tequilas, WCCS distributes over 450 unaffiliated brands.

 

The Company holds a variety of federal, state, and local licenses, approvals, and qualifications required to conduct business in the highly-regulated domestic spirits industry. Likewise, it holds all certifications and registrations required under Mexican law to commercially use the “Tequila” geographic designation. In addition to the AsomBroso tequila brand, the Company has recently launched its new whiskey brand, Knucklenoggin, which has been initially received with considerable enthusiasm, already receiving reorders from the formidable box store, Costco.

 

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COMPANY INFORMATION, BUSINESS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

California Tequila, Inc. is a California corporation with its principal place of business located at: 30012 Aventura, Suite A, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688, Phone (949) 709-2585. Through this Offering, the Company is offering shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock (the “Shares”) on an ongoing basis through its broker-dealer StartEngine, including through StartEngine’s web-based platform to qualified investors who meet the investor Suitability Standards as set forth herein.

 

The Company intends to use the offering proceeds to engage in the following activities: (i) to fund its continually increasing marketing efforts for the products; (ii) to fund its operating capital during its expansion; (iii) to expand its operations domestically to move into a larger facility to accommodate the Company’s growth; and (iv) to expand its operations into Mexico by building a tasting barrel room to function as an additional site for business operations.

MANAGEMENT The Company is organized as a California corporation, with all authority to direct the operations of the Company vested in a Board of Directors (the “Board”). The day-to-day management and investment decisions of the Company are vested in the Board and the Officers. As of the date for this Offering Circular, there are two Directors who also serve as Officers of the Company. Mr. Richard Gamarra is the Chairman of the Board of Directors, as well as the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary. Mr. Andrew Ulmer is a Director and also holds the Officer positions of President and Chief Financial Officer.
THE OFFERING

The current Offering of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock is the Company’s second capital raise offered to the public. Last year the Company was successful in raising the maximum offering amount of $1,069,999.70 for its shares through its Regulation Crowdfunding (“Regulation CF”) offering via StartEngine’s web portal.

 

Now the Company is selling a Maximum Offering Amount of $12,000,000 for the Shares pursuant to a Regulation A offering available to the public. The Company will use the Proceeds of this Offering to continue funding it operations and planned expansions in order to meet consumer demand for the Company’s AsomBroso tequila products and other products (see “Use of Proceeds” below).

SECURITIES BEING OFFERED 1,500,000 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock (the “Shares” and individually a “Share”) plus up to 150,000 additional Bonus Shares are being offered at a purchase price of $8.00 per Share. The Minimum Offering Amount for any investor is $480.00; therefore, an investor must purchase at least 60 Shares. Upon purchase of Shares, a Shareholder is granted (1) no voting rights; (2) a right to receive dividends or disbursements, if and when the Board declares such dividends or disbursements. For a complete summary of the rights granted to Class B Non-Voting Common Stock Shareholders, See “Description of the Securities” below.

 

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COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS The Board or Officers of the Company will not be compensated through commissions for the sale of the Shares through this Offering. The Directors may be reimbursed for expenses related to the execution of their duties.  See “Compensation of Directors and Officers” below.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE OF COMPANY MANAGEMENT The Company has two Directors: Mr. Richard Gamarra is the founder and the Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Andrew Ulmer is a Director. Mr. Richard Gamarra is acting as an Officer in the capacities of Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Andrew Ulmer is also acting as an Officer in the capacities of President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
INVESTOR SUITABILITY STANDARDS

The Shares will not be sold to any person unless they are a “Qualified Purchaser”. A Qualified Purchaser includes: (1) an “Accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”); or (2) all other Investors who meet the investment limitations set forth in Rule 251(d)(2) (C) of Regulation A. Such persons as stated in (2) above must conform with the “Limitations on Investment Amount” as described in the section below.

 

Each person acquiring Shares may be required to represent that he, she, or it is purchasing the for his, her, or its own account for investment purposes and not with a view to resell or distribute the securities.

 

Each prospective purchaser of Shares may be required to furnish such information or certification as the Company may require to determine whether any person or entity purchasing Shares is an Accredited investor if such is claimed by the investor. 

LIMITATIONS ON INVESTMENT AMOUNT

For Qualified Purchasers who are Accredited Investors, there is no limitation as to the amount invested through the purchase of Shares. For non-Accredited Investors, the aggregate purchase price paid to the Company for the purchase of the Shares cannot be more than 10% of the greater of the purchaser’s: (1) annual income or net worth (excluding the value of the primary residence), if purchaser is a natural person; or (2) revenue or net assets for the purchaser’s most recently completed fiscal year, if purchaser is a non-natural person.

 

Different rules apply to Accredited Investors and non-natural persons. Each investor should review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(C) of Regulation A before purchasing the Shares. 

COMMISSIONS AND PROCESSING FEES

The Shares will be offered and sold by the managing broker-dealer StartEngine, including through its web platform for a 3.5% commission of gross proceeds from each sale paid by the Company. This amount DOES NOT include a 3.5% processing fee assessed against the purchaser by StartEngine. No commissions for selling the Shares will be paid to the Company, Officers, or employees.

 

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NO LIQUIDITY There is no current public market for the Shares, and none is expected to develop. See “Risk Factors” and “Description of the Securities” below for a further discussion. The Company may facilitate or otherwise participate in the secondary transfer of any Shares on a limited basis at its discretion. Prospective Investors are urged to consult their own legal advisors with respect to secondary trading of the Shares.   Further, we plan to apply for quotation on StartEngine’s secondary market and/or the OTC; however, there can be no assurance that we will obtain such quotation, or as to the level of trading that might occur if we do.
COMPANY EXPENSES Except as otherwise provided herein, the Company shall bear all costs and expenses associated with the Offering, and the operation of the Company, including, but not limited to, the annual tax preparation of the Company's tax returns, any state and federal income tax due, accounting fees, filing fees, independent audit reports, costs associated with insurance, real estate leasing, research and development, protection of Company intellectual property, legal fees, escrow agent fees, transfer agent fees, and any other costs incurred by the Company with respect to operations.

 

RISK FACTORS

 

The SEC requires the Company to identify risks that are specific to its business and its financial condition. The Company is still subject to all the same risks that all companies in its business, and all companies in the economy, are exposed to. These include risks relating to economic downturns, political and economic events and technological developments (such as hacking and the ability to prevent hacking). Additionally, early-stage companies are inherently more risky than more developed companies. You should consider general risks as well as specific risks when deciding whether to invest.

 

Investing in the shares is risky

 

An investment in the Company involves a high degree of risk and should only be considered by those who can afford the loss of their entire investment. Furthermore, the purchase of any of the should only be undertaken by persons whose financial resources are sufficient to enable them to indefinitely retain an illiquid investment. Each investor in the Company should consider all of the information provided to such potential investor regarding the Company as well as the following risk factors, in addition to the other information listed in the Company’s Offering Circular. The following risk factors are not intended, and shall not be deemed to be, a complete description of the risks inherent in the investment in the Company.

 

Your investment could be illiquid indefinitely

 

This investment in Shares is meant to be held as a long-term investment, and you may not be able to sell the Shares. There is no established market for these securities and there may never be one. As a result, if you decide to sell these securities in the future, you may not be able to find a buyer. The Company may be acquired by an existing company in the industry. However, that may never happen, or it may happen at a price that results in you losing money on this investment.

 

There is no current market for our Class B Non-Voting Common Stock

 

There is no formal marketplace for the resale of our Class B Non-Voting Common Stock. The Company may apply for quotation on StartEngine’s secondary market and/or the OTCQB to the extent any demand exists. These Class B Non-Voting Common Stock are illiquid and there will not be an official current price for them, as there would be if we were a publicly-traded company with a listing on a stock exchange. Investors should assume that they may not be able to liquidate their investment for some time, or be able to pledge their shares as collateral. Since we have not yet established a trading forum for the Class B Non-Voting Common Stock, there will be no easy way to know what these securities are “worth” at any time. Even if we seek a listing on StartEngine’s secondary market or the OTCQB market or another alternative trading system there may not be frequent trading and therefore no market price for the Common Stock and/or Preferred Stock.

 

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The Company may not have enough capital as needed and may be required to raise more capital.

 

The Company anticipates needing access to credit in order to support our working capital requirements as it grows. Although interest rates are low, it is still a difficult environment for obtaining credit on favorable terms. If Company cannot obtain credit when needed, it could be forced to raise additional equity capital, modify our growth plans, or take some other action. Issuing more equity may require bringing on additional investors. Securing these additional investors could require pricing our equity below its current price. If so, your investment could lose value as a result of this additional dilution. In addition, even if the equity is not priced lower, your ownership percentage would be decreased with the addition of more investors. If Company is unable to find additional investors willing to provide capital, then it is possible it may cease sales activity. In that case, the only asset remaining to generate a return on your investment could be our intellectual property. Even if the Company is not forced to cease its sales activity, the unavailability of credit could result in the Company performing below expectations, which could adversely impact the value of your investment.

 

Management discretion as to use of proceeds

 

Company’s success will be substantially dependent upon the discretion and judgment of its management team with respect to the application and allocation of the proceeds of this Offering. The Use of Proceeds described below is an estimate based on Company’s current business plan. However, it may become necessary or advisable to re-allocate portions of the net proceeds reserved for one category to another, and Company will have broad discretion in doing so.

 

Minority holder; securities with no voting rights

 

The Class B Non-Voting Common Stock offered to Investors do not have voting rights attached. This means as a Class B Non-Voting Common Stock minority shareholder, investor will have no right to dictate how the Company is managed. Each investor is trusting in the Company’s management to make good business decisions that are in the best interest of the Company. Furthermore, in the event of the Company’s liquidation, Investors will only be paid out if there is any cash remaining after all of the creditors of the Company have been paid out. However, as to the remaining funds Investors shall be entitled to a priority regarding said funds in an amount equal to the original investment, after which the remaining funds will then be distributed pro rata to all common shareholders.

 

The Company relies on third parties to provide services essential to the success of our business

 

The Company relies on third parties to provide a variety of essential business functions for it, including manufacturing, shipping, accounting, legal work, public relations, advertising, retailing, and distribution. It is possible that some of these third parties will fail to perform their services or will perform them in an unacceptable manner. It is possible that Company will experience delays, defects, errors, or other problems with the third party’s work that will materially impact Company’s operations and may have little or no recourse to recover damages for these losses. A disruption in these key or other suppliers’ operations could materially and adversely affect Company’s business. As a result, your investment could be adversely impacted by Company’s reliance on third parties and their performance.

 

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The Company has been substantially affected by the coronavirus pandemic

 

In late 2019, a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) surfaced, reportedly, in Wuhan, China. The World Health Organization declared a global emergency on January 30, 2020, with respect to the outbreak and many states and countries, including the United States, have initiated significant restrictions on business operations. We face uncertainty as the ongoing pandemic causes significant disruption to U.S and global markets and business. The overall and long term impacts of the outbreak are unknown and evolving.

 

This pandemic has already adversely affected our business and this or another pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of an infectious disease in the United States or in another country may adversely affect our business. The spread of a disease could lead to unfavorable economic conditions, which would adversely impact our operations. The extent to which the coronavirus impacts our business will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the coronavirus and the actions to contain the coronavirus or treat its impact, among others.

 

The effects of such a widespread infectious disease and epidemic has already caused, and may continue to cause or may cause in the future an overall decline in the U.S. and world economy as a whole. The actual effects of the spread of coronavirus or of another pandemic are difficult to assess as the actual effects will depend on many factors beyond the control and knowledge of the Company. However, the spread of the coronavirus, if it continues, and any future similar occurrence may cause an overall decline in the economy as a whole and therefore may materially harm our Company long term.

 

As of the date of this Offering Circular, many restaurants, bars and hotels in the United States and in many countries are operating, but in a restricted capacity. These restrictions have significantly affected our business in numerous ways. As of the date of this Offering Circular, there is uncertainty as to if, or when, our restaurants, bars and hotels and those of others will reopen with 100% capacity and the same uncertainty applies to the Company. There is also uncertainty as to what long-term restrictions or other effects will occur in the restaurant, bar and hotel business, as well as to distilling and distribution operations in general. There is also uncertainty as to what will happen to in this regard should another health-related outbreak occur in the future.

 

All of these risks, and many others known or unknown, related to this outbreak, and future outbreaks, pandemics or epidemics, could materially affect the long-term business of the Company and your investment.

 

The Company is dependent upon its management, founders, key personnel and consultants to execute the business plan, and many of them will have concurrent responsibilities at other businesses such as WCCS

 

The Company's success is heavily dependent upon the continued active participation of the Company's current executive officers as well as other key personnel and consultants. Many of them will have concurrent responsibilities at other entities such as WCCS. Loss of the services of one or more of these individuals could have a material adverse effect upon the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations. Further, the Company's success and achievement of the Company's growth plans depend on the Company's ability to recruit, hire, train and retain other highly qualified technical and managerial personnel. Competition for qualified employees among companies in the industries in which the Company participates is intense, and the loss of any of such persons, or an inability to attract, retain and motivate any additional highly skilled employees required for the expansion of the Company's activities, could have a materially adverse effect on it. The inability to attract and retain the necessary personnel, consultants and advisors could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

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Changes in employment laws or regulation could harm the Company’s performance

 

Various federal and state labor laws govern the Company’s relationship with our employees and affect operating costs. These laws may include minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, healthcare reform and the implementation of various federal and state healthcare laws, unemployment tax rates, workers' compensation rates, citizenship requirements, union membership and sales taxes. A number of factors could adversely affect our operating results, including additional government-imposed increases in minimum wages, overtime pay, paid leaves of absence and mandated health benefits, mandated training for employees, changing regulations from the National Labor Relations Board and increased employee litigation including claims relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act. This risk of changes in labor laws or regulation also applies to the producers and partner distillery of AsomBroso tequilas in Mexico.

 

The Company’s bank accounts will not be fully insured

 

The Company’s regular bank accounts and the escrow account for this Offering each have federal insurance that is limited to a certain amount of coverage. It is anticipated that the account balances in each account may exceed those limits at times. In the event that any of Company’s banks should fail, the Company may not be able to recover all amounts deposited in these bank accounts.

 

The Company faces significant competition in the United States

 

The Company faces significant competition in the United States tequila marketplace. According to the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (The Tequila Regulatory Council) located in Mexico, there are 1,462 tequilas certified to use the geographic indication “Tequila” see “Intellectual Property” below. Though some of these may not be imported to domestic markets, the number of tequilas imported and sold in the United States surely is close to such number. The result of this is a highly-saturated and competitive market. The Company may have difficulty increasing market share for AsomBroso tequilas, which may adversely affect revenues.

 

A disruption in distillation or importation activities could have a material adverse effect

 

A prolonged disruption to distillation or importation activities (e.g., due to fire, industrial action, adverse importation issues, or any other cause) at its distillation site(s) could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to produce its products. This could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial results and on your investment.

 

The Company and its distributors could have licensing, legal or regulatory problems

 

The Company or its distributors could lose their licenses to import or sell alcoholic beverages or have their hours of operation curtailed as a result of hearings of the licensing boards in jurisdictions where they are located or as a result of any changes in legislation governing licensing in the various jurisdictions with a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial results and on your investment.

 

The Company’s expenses could increase without a corresponding increase in revenues

 

The Company’s operating and other expenses could increase without a corresponding increase in revenues, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial results and on your investment. Factors which could increase operating and other expenses include, but are not limited to (1) increases in the rate of inflation, (2) increases in taxes and other statutory charges, (3) changes in laws, regulations or government policies which increase the costs of compliance with such laws, regulations or policies, (4) significant increases in insurance premiums, (5) increases in borrowing costs, and (5) unexpected increases in costs of supplies, goods, materials, construction, equipment or distribution.

 

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The Company is reliant on its third-party distillery to maintain an amicable relationship, craft products pursuant to exact specifications and protect trade secrets

 

The Company has executed an agreement with its third-party distillery in Mexico and will be reliant on a positive and continuing relationship with this distillery. Termination of this agreement, variations in its terms or the failure of this distillery to comply with its obligations under this agreement (including if the distillery were to become insolvent) could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial results and on your investment.

 

In addition, the Company, at the direction and under the supervision of Richard Gamarra, relies on its third-party distillery, Tequila Selecto Distillery, to craft it’s Asombroso tequilas pursuant to blending techniques provided by the Company. The Company trusts that the Tequila Selecto Distillery will (i) craft it’s Asombroso tequilas exactly as directed so that the integrity and taste of the products are maintained and (ii) use reasonable efforts to protect these trade secrets. On balance, the Company cannot assure you that Tequila Selecto Distillery will (i) produce products that are uniform in taste and (ii) not unintentionally or willfully, disclose the Company's trade secrets to competitors or other third parties. Variations in the blending techniques or failure of the distillery to maintain trade secrets could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial results and on your investment.

 

Finally, until June 23, 2021 the Entailment and Joint Responsibility Agreement (“EJR Agreement”) did not accurately describe the business relationship between the Company and Tequila Selecto Distillery. On July 1, 2021 the Company and Tequila Selecto Distillery entered into a Retroactive Addendum dated April 27, 2020 (the “Addendum”) to accurately reflect the business relationship between the parties. Further, as of June 24, 2021 the Company received a certificate of good standing from Tequila Selecto Distillery stating that the Company is in good standing with Tequila Selecto Distillery pursuant to their agreed upon terms.  

 

Increased costs could affect the Company

 

An increase in the cost of raw materials, including agave, or energy could affect the Company’s profitability. Commodity and other price changes may result in unexpected increases in the cost of raw materials, glass bottles and other packaging materials used by the Company. This includes the proprietary decanters in which AsomBroso tequilas are housed. The Company may also be adversely affected by shortages of raw materials or packaging materials. In addition, energy cost increases could result in higher transportation, freight and other operating costs.  The Company may not be able to increase its prices to offset these increased costs without suffering reduced volume, sales and operating profit, and this could have an adverse effect on your investment.

 

Inability to maintain and enhance product image

 

It is important that the Company maintains and enhances the image of its existing and new products. The image and reputation of the Company’s products may be impacted for various reasons including litigation, complaints from regulatory bodies resulting from quality failure, illness or other health concerns. Such concerns, even when unsubstantiated, could be harmful to the Company’s image and the reputation of its products. From time to time, the Company may receive complaints from customers regarding products purchased from the Company. The Company may in the future receive correspondence from customers requesting reimbursement. Certain dissatisfied customers may threaten legal action against the Company if no reimbursement is made. The Company may become subject to product liability lawsuits from customers alleging injury because of a purported defect in products or sold by the Company, claiming substantial damages and demanding payments from the Company. The Company is in the chain of title when it distributes products, and therefore is subject to the risk of being held legally responsible for them. These claims may not be covered by the Company’s insurance policies. Any resulting litigation could be costly for the Company, divert management attention, and could result in increased costs of doing business, or otherwise have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial condition. Any negative publicity generated as a result of customer complaints about the Company’s products could damage the Company’s reputation and diminish the value of the Company’s brand, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as your investment. Deterioration in the Company’s brand equity (brand image, reputation and product quality) may have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial results as well as your investment.

 

The tequila segment of the spirits industry is subject to both state and federal regulatory authorities

 

The tequila segment of the spirits industry is subject to both state and federal regulatory authorities. Since the Company’s products are imported from Mexico, there is risk of vulnerability if stringent trade or tariffs materially interrupt the Company’s business model. The probability of such occurring is low due to the recently enacted United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, set to expire in 2036. Trade tensions between the United States and China have affected the Cost of Goods Sold for some AsomBroso Tequila products due to an increased cost for decanter importation – however, even if trade from China to the United States is fully prohibited, the Company could still produce decanters domestically.

 

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Regulatory and legal hurdles

 

The operation of a distillery and spirits importer, wholesale and retail distribution of spirits will be subject to obtaining a liquor license or other licensure in the countries and states in which such operations take place. An unanticipated delay or unexpected costs in obtaining or renewing such licenses, or unanticipated hurdles which have to be overcome or expenses which have to be paid, could result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s business plan and consolidated financial results and on your investment.

 

Government and other campaigns and laws could reduce demand

 

Government-sponsored campaigns and campaigns by other third parties against excessive drinking, licensing reforms relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages and changes in drunk driving laws and other laws may reduce demand for the Company’s products and any change in the brewing legislation and other legislation could have an impact upon present and future products which the Company may produce, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results and on your investment.

 

The Company may be unable to manage their growth or implement their expansion strategy

 

The Company may not be able to expand the Company's products offerings, the Company's markets, or implement the other features of the Company's business strategy at the rate or to the extent presently planned. The Company's projected growth will place a significant strain on the Company's administrative, operational and financial resources. If the Company is unable to successfully manage the Company's future growth, establish and continue to upgrade the Company's operating and financial control systems, recruit and hire necessary personnel or effectively manage unexpected expansion difficulties, the Company's consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

 

The Company relies upon trade secret protection to protect its intellectual property; it may be difficult and costly to protect the Company's proprietary rights and the Company may not be able to ensure their protection

 

The Company currently relies on trade secrets for its product recipes. While the Company uses reasonable efforts to protect these trade secrets, the Company cannot assure that its employees, consultants, contractors or advisors will not, unintentionally or willfully, disclose the Company's trade secrets to competitors or other third parties. In addition, courts outside the United States are sometimes less willing to protect trade secrets. Moreover, the Company's competitors may independently develop equivalent knowledge, methods and know-how. If the Company is unable to defend the Company's trade secrets from others use, or if the Company's competitors develop equivalent knowledge, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business. Any infringement of the Company's proprietary rights could result in significant litigation costs, and any failure to adequately protect the Company's proprietary rights could result in the Company's competitors offering similar products, potentially resulting in loss of a competitive advantage and decreased revenue. Existing patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws afford only limited protection. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect the Company's proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. Therefore, the Company may not be able to protect the Company's proprietary rights against unauthorized third-party use. Enforcing a claim that a third party illegally obtained and is using the Company's trade secrets could be expensive and time consuming, and the outcome of such a claim is unpredictable. Litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce the Company's intellectual property rights, to protect the Company's trade secrets or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. This litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and could materially adversely affect the Company's future operating results.

 

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The Company needs to increase brand awareness

 

Due to a variety of factors, the Company's opportunity to achieve and maintain a significant market share may be limited. Developing and maintaining awareness of the Company's brand name, among other factors, is critical. Further, the importance of brand recognition will increase as competition in the Company's market increases. Successfully promoting and positioning the Company's brand, products and services will depend largely on the effectiveness of the Company's marketing efforts. Therefore, the Company may need to increase the Company's financial commitment to creating and maintaining brand awareness. If the Company fails to successfully promote the Company's brand name or if the Company incurs significant expenses promoting and maintaining the Company's brand name, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations.

 

The Company faces competition in the Company's markets from a number of large and small companies, some of which have greater financial, research and development, production and other resources than does the Company

 

In many cases, the Company’s competitors have longer operating histories, established ties to the market and consumers, greater brand awareness, and greater financial, technical and marketing resources. The Company's ability to compete depends, in part, upon a number of factors outside the Company's control, including the ability of the Company's competitors to develop alternatives that are superior. If the Company fails to successfully compete in its markets, or if the Company incurs significant expenses in order to compete, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations.

 

A data security breach could expose the Company to liability and protracted and costly litigation, and could adversely affect the Company's reputation and operating revenues

 

To the extent that the Company's activities involve the storage and transmission of confidential information and/or personally identifiable information (“confidential information”), the Company and/or third-party processors will receive, transmit and store confidential customer and other information. Encryption software and the other technologies used to provide security for storage, processing and transmission of confidential customer and other information may not be effective to protect against data security breaches by third parties. The risk of unauthorized circumvention of such security measures has been heightened by advances in computer capabilities and the increasing sophistication of hackers. Improper access to the Company's or these third parties' systems or databases could result in the theft, publication, deletion or modification of confidential customer and other information. A data security breach of the systems on which sensitive account information is stored could lead to fraudulent activity involving the Company's products and services, reputational damage, and claims or regulatory actions against us. If the Company is sued, in connection with any data security breach, the Company could be involved in protracted and costly litigation. If unsuccessful in defending that litigation, the Company might be forced to pay damages and/or change the Company's business practices or pricing structure, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating revenues and profitability. The Company would also likely have to pay fines, penalties and/or other assessments imposed as a result of any data security breach.

 

The offering price of the Company’s Shares was not established on an independent basis; the actual value of your investment may be substantially less than what investor pays for the securities.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors established the Offering price of the Company’s Shares on an arbitrary basis. The selling price of the Shares bears no relationship to the book or asset values or to any other established criteria for valuing Shares. Because the Offering price is not based upon any independent valuation, the Offering price may not be indicative of the proceeds that you would receive upon liquidation. Further, the Offering price may be significantly more than the price at which the Shares would trade if they were to be listed on an exchange or actively traded by broker-dealers.

 

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The company may accept cancellation of debt as consideration for the issuance of its Class B Non-Voting Common Stock in this Offering

 

The Company is making available to one creditor the opportunity to cancel outstanding debt in exchange for the issuance of shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock in this Offering. As of the date of this Offering Circular, the maximum amount of Cancellation of Debt that the Company will accept is $45,839.45. This maximum amount of Cancellation of Debt would result in the issuance of 5,730 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock.  No additional consideration will be received by the Company for the Cancellation of Debt and the Company will absorb the cost of the issuance of the shares related to the Cancellation of Debt. As such, the company may not receive the full amount of new cash consideration to invest in its operations if it accepts this debt cancellation. 

 

Using a credit card to purchase Shares may impact the return on your investment as well as subject you to other risks inherent in this form of payment

 

Investors in this offering have the option of paying for their investment with a credit card, which is not usual in the traditional investment markets. Transaction fees charged by your credit card Company (which can reach 5% of transaction value if considered a cash advance) and interest charged on unpaid card balances (which can reach almost 25% in some states) add to the effective purchase price of the shares you buy. See “Plan of Distribution.” The cost of using a credit card may also increase if you do not make the minimum monthly card payments and incur late fees. Using a credit card is a relatively new form of payment for securities and will subject you to other risks inherent in this form of payment, including that, if you fail to make credit card payments (e.g. minimum monthly payments), you risk damaging your credit score and payment by credit card may be more susceptible to abuse than other forms of payment. Moreover, where a third-party payment processor is used, as in this offering, your recovery options in the case of disputes may be limited. The increased costs due to transaction fees and interest may reduce the return on your investment.

 

The SEC’s Office of investor Education and Advocacy issued an investor Alert dated February 14, 2018 entitled: Credit Cards and Investments – A Risky Combination, which explains these and other risks you may want to consider before using a credit card to pay for your investment.

 

Certain investors are entitled to pay a lower price for our Non-Voting Common Stock

 

The Company is offering Shares at a per Share price of $8.00. As described in, “Plan of Distribution,” certain individuals who  are members of the StartEngine OWNers bonus program (“StartEngine OWNers”) will be entitled to receive Bonus Shares, effectively reducing the per Share price they pay to $7.20 per share. The purchase of Non-Voting Common Stock by StartEngine OWNers will have the effect of immediately diluting the investment of other investors in this Offering. In addition, certain other investors are also eligible to receive Bonus Shares equal to 5% or 10% of the shares they purchase. Investors receiving the 5% bonus (for investments of $25,000 or more) will pay an effective price of approximately $7.60 per share, before the StartEngine processing fee, while investors receiving the 10% bonus (for investments of $50,000 or more) will pay an effective price of approximately $7.20 per share before the StartEngine processing fee. This will have the effect of immediately diluting the investment of other investors in this Offering.

 

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In some cases, if you fail to meet the fiduciary and other standards under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), the Code or common law as a result of an investment in the Company’s Shares, you could be subject to liability for losses as well as civil penalties.

 

There are special considerations that apply to investing in the Company’s Shares on behalf of pension, profit sharing or 401(k) plans, health or welfare plans, individual retirement accounts or Keogh plans. If you are investing the assets of any of the entities identified in the prior sentence in the Company’s Shares, you should satisfy yourself that:

 

1. Your investment is consistent with your fiduciary obligations under applicable law, including common law, ERISA and the Code;

 

2. Your investment is made in accordance with the documents and instruments governing the trust, plan or IRA, including a plan’s investment policy;

 

3. Your investment satisfies the prudence and diversification requirements of Sections 404(a)(1)(B); and 404(a)(1)(C) ;of ERISA, if applicable, and other applicable provisions of ERISA and the Code;

 

4. Your investment will not impair the liquidity of the trust, plan or IRA;

 

5. Your investment will not produce “unrelated business taxable income” for the plan or IRA;

 

6. You will be able to value the assets of the plan annually in accordance with ERISA requirements and applicable provisions of the applicable trust, plan or IRA document and

 

7. Your investment will not constitute a prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code.

 

Failure to satisfy the fiduciary standards of conduct and other applicable requirements of ERISA, the Code, or other applicable statutory or common law may result in the imposition of civil penalties and can subject the fiduciary to liability for any resulting losses as well as equitable remedies. In addition, if an investment in the Company’s Shares constitutes a prohibited transaction under the Code, the “disqualified person” that engaged in the transaction may be subject to the imposition of excise taxes with respect to the amount invested.

 

Investors in this offering may not be entitled to a jury trial with respect to claims arising under the Subscription Agreement which could result in less favorable outcomes to the plaintiff(s) in any action under this Agreement

 

Investors in this offering will be bound by the subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) which includes a provision under which investors waive the right to a jury trial of any claim they may have against the company arising out of or relating to this agreement. By signing this agreement, the investor warrants that the investor has reviewed this waiver with his or her legal counsel, and knowingly and voluntarily waives the investor’s jury trial rights following consultation with the investor’s legal counsel.

 

If the company opposed a jury trial demand based on the waiver, a court would determine whether the waiver was enforceable based on the facts and circumstances of that case in accordance with the applicable state and federal law. To the company’s knowledge, the enforceability of a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver in connection with claims arising under the federal securities laws has not been finally adjudicated by a federal court. However, the company believes that a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision is generally enforceable, including under the laws of the State of California, which governs the Subscription Agreement.  In determining whether to enforce a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision, courts will generally consider whether the visibility of the jury trial waiver provision within an agreement is sufficiently prominent such that a party knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived the right to a jury trial. The company believes that this is the case with respect to the Subscription Agreement. You should consult legal counsel regarding the jury waiver provision before entering into the Subscription Agreement.

 

If you bring a claim against the company in connection with matters arising under the Subscription Agreement, including claims under the federal securities laws, you may not be entitled to a jury trial with respect to those claims, which may have the effect of limiting and discouraging lawsuits against the company. If a lawsuit is brought against the company under the Subscription Agreement, it may be heard only by a judge or justice of the applicable trial court, which would be conducted according to different civil procedures and may result in different outcomes than a trial by jury would have had, including results that could be less favorable to the plaintiff(s) in such an action.

 

Nevertheless, if the jury trial waiver provision is not permitted by applicable law, an action could proceed under the terms of the Subscription Agreement with a jury trial. No condition, stipulation or provision of the Subscription Agreement serves as a waiver by any holder of the company’s securities or by the company of compliance with any substantive provision of the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated under those laws.

 

In addition, when the shares are transferred, the transferee is required to agree to all the same conditions, obligations, and restrictions applicable to the shares or to the transferor with regard to ownership of the shares, that were in effect immediately prior to the transfer of the shares, including the Subscription Agreement.

  

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Investors should not rely on forward-looking statements because they are inherently uncertain. Investors should not rely on forward-looking statements in this Offering Circular. This Offering Circular contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The use  of words such as “anticipated”, “projected”, “forecasted”, “estimated”, “prospective”, “believes”, “expects”, “plans”, “future”, “intends”, “should”, “can”, “could”, “might”, “potential”, “continue”, “may”, “will”, and similar expressions identifying these forward-looking statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which may apply only as of the date of this Offering Circular.

 

DILUTION

 

Dilution means a reduction in value, control, or earnings of the shares the investor owns.

 

Immediate dilution

 

An early-stage company typically sells its shares (or grants options over its shares) to its founders and early employees at a very low cash cost, because they are, in effect, putting their “sweat equity” into the company. When the company seeks cash investments from outside investors, like you, the new investors typically pay a much larger sum for their shares than the founders or earlier investors, which means that the cash value of your stake is diluted because all the shares are worth the same amount, and you paid more than earlier investors for your shares.

 

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The following table compares the price that new investors are paying for their shares with the effective cash price paid by existing shareholders assuming that the shares are sold at $8.00 per share. The schedule presents shares and pricing as issued and reflects all transactions since inception, which gives investors a better picture of what they will pay for their investment compared to the Company’s insiders than just including such transactions for the last 12 months, which is what the SEC requires.

 

The following table presents the approximate effective cash price paid for all shares and potential shares issuable by the Company as of December 31, 2020.

 

    Issued Shares     Potential Shares     Total Issued and
Potential Shares
    Effective Cash per
Share of Common
Stock at Issuance
 
Common Stock                        
Class A Voting Common Stock     9,701,221               9,701,221          
Class B Voting Common Stock     298,779       --       298,779     $ 3.95  
Total Common Share Equivalents     10,000,000       --       10,000,000          
Investors in this Offering, assuming $12,000,000 raised, excluding Bonus Shares     --       1,500,000       1,500,000       8.00  
Total After Inclusion of this Offering                     11,500,000          

 

(1) The Company may issue up to 150,000 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock as Bonus Shares in this offering. The Bonus Shares will be issued without any additional consideration received by the Company. If we issue all Bonus Shares in this offering, the effective cash price per share paid by investors in this offering would be $7.20.

 

Future dilution

 

Another important way of looking at dilution is the dilution that happens due to future actions by the Company. The investor’s stake in a company could be diluted due to the company issuing additional shares. In other words, when the Company issues more shares, the percentage of the Company that you own will go down, even though the value of the Company may go up. You will own a smaller piece of a larger company. This increase in number of shares outstanding could result from a stock offering (such as an initial public offering, another crowdfunding round, a venture capital round, or an angel investment), employees exercising stock options, or by conversion of certain instruments (e.g. convertible bonds, preferred shares or warrants) into stock.

 

If the Company decides to issue more shares, an investor could experience value dilution, with each share being worth less than before, and control dilution, with the total percentage an investor owns being less than before. There may also be earnings dilution, with a reduction in the amount earned per share (though this typically occurs only if the Company offers dividends, and most early-stage companies are unlikely to offer dividends, preferring to invest any earnings into the Company).

 

The type of dilution that hurts early-stage investors most occurs when the company sells more shares in a “down round,” meaning at a lower valuation than in earlier offerings. An example of how this might occur is as follows (numbers are for illustrative purposes only):

 

  In June 2019 Jane invests $20,000 for shares that represent 2% of a company valued at $1 million.

 

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  In December 2019 the company is doing very well and sells $5 million in shares to venture capitalists on a valuation (before the new investment) of $10 million. Jane now owns only 1.3% of the company but her stake is worth $200,000.

 

  In June 2020 the company has run into serious problems, and in order to stay afloat it raises $1 million at a valuation of only $2 million (the “down round”). Jane now owns only 0.89% of the company and her stake is worth only $26,660.

 

This type of dilution might also happen upon conversion of convertible notes into shares. Typically, the terms of convertible notes issued by early-stage companies provide that in the event of another round of financing, the holders of the convertible notes get to convert their notes into equity at a “discount” to the price paid by the new investors, i.e., they get more shares than the new investors would for the same price. Additionally, convertible notes may have a “price cap” on the conversion price, which effectively acts as a share price ceiling. Either way, the holders of the convertible notes get more shares for their money than new investors. In the event that the financing is a “down round” the holders of the convertible notes will dilute existing equity holders, and even more than the new investors do, because they get more shares for their money. Investors should pay careful attention to the amount of convertible notes that the company has issued (and may issue in the future), and the terms of those notes.

 

If you are making an investment expecting to own a certain percentage of the Company or expecting each share to hold a certain amount of value, it’s important to realize how the value of those shares can decrease by actions taken by the Company. Dilution can cause drastic changes to the value of each share, ownership percentage, voting control, and earnings per share.

 

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION AND SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS

 

The Company is offering up to 1,500,000 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock, plus up to 150,000 additional shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock eligible to be issued as Bonus Shares to investors based upon an investor’s investment level as described in this Offering Circular, or based on their eligibility to receive the StartEngine OWNers bonus program. No additional consideration will be received by the Company for the issuance of Bonus Shares and the Company will absorb the cost of the issuance of the Bonus Shares. In addition, the Company will accept Cancellation of Debt. The maximum amount of Cancellation of Debt that the Company will accept is $45,839.45. This maximum amount of Cancellation of Debt would result in the issuance of 5,730 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock.  No additional consideration will be received by the Company for the Cancellation of Debt and the Company will absorb the cost of the issuance of the shares related to the Cancellation of Debt.

 

The Minimum Investment Amount is $480.00, and the Maximum Offering Amount is $12,000,000 (excluding Bonus Shares), subject to an increase of the Maximum Offering Amount through a qualification by the SEC of a post-qualification amendment.

 

Public Offering Price  Per Share   Maximum Offering
Amount
 
Public Offering Price  $8.00   $12,000,000 
StartEngine Commission Paid by the Company in cash(1)  $0.28   $420,000 
StartEngine Processing Fee Paid by the Investor in cash(2)  $0.28   $420,000 
StartEngine Credit Card Processing Fee(3)  $0.32   $480,000 
Shares Issued to StartEngine ($value) (4)        240,000 
Proceeds Before Expenses  $7.12   $10,440,000 

 

See “Commission and Discounts below, relating to the footnotes in this table, for a further discussion regarding the payments to StartEngine.

 

Plan of Distribution

 

The Company is offering up to 1,500,000 Shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock, as described in this Offering Circular. The Company has engaged StartEngine Primary, LLC (“StartEngine”) as its placement agent to assist in the placement of its securities in those states it is registered to undertake such activities, including soliciting potential investors on a best efforts basis. StartEngine is under no obligation to purchase any securities or arrange for the sale of any specific number or dollar amount of securities. Persons who desire information about the Offering may find it at www.startengine.com. This Offering Circular will be furnished to prospective investors via download 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on the startengine.com website.

 

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Commissions and Discounts

 

The table above shows the total discounts and commissions payable to StartEngine in connection with this Offering by the Company. The footnotes below correspond to the footnotes in the table above.

 

(1)StartEngine charges the Company a 3.5% commission of the gross offering proceeds on the sale of the Shares. This commission is payable to StartEngine in cash.

(2)StartEngine will charge each investor a non-refundable processing fee equal to 3.5% of the amount you invest at the time you subscribe for our securities, equivalent to $0.28 per share, capped at $700 per investor. The table assumes that no investor in this offering reaches the capped amount of $700. This fee will be refunded in the event the Company does not raise any funds in this offering.

(3)StartEngine will charge each investor a non-refundable credit card processing fee equal to 4% of the amount invested at the time investor subscribes for the Shares, equivalent to $0.32 per share. This fee will be refunded in the event the Company does not raise any funds in this Offering.

(4)Additionally, the Company will issue StartEngine the number of Shares equal to 2% of the gross proceeds sold through StartEngine in this offering (excluding Bonus Shares), rounded to the nearest whole share. Assuming the Company raises the maximum amount in this offering, it would issue 30,000 Shares to StartEngine valued at $240,000. The number of Shares equal to 2% of the gross proceeds sold through StartEngine in this offering (excluding Bonus Shares) are subject to a 180 day lock-up period pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(e)(1).

 

In addition to the commissions described above, the Company will also pay $15,000 to StartEngine for out-of-pocket accountable expenses paid prior to commencing. This fee will be used for the purpose of coordinating filings with regulators and conducting a compliance review of the Company’s Offering. Any portion of this amount not expended and accounted for will be returned to the Company.

 

Assuming the Maximum Offering Amount is raised, the Company estimates that the total fees and expenses of the Offering payable by the Company to StartEngine will be approximately $840,000 in cash commissions and $240,000 (in value) of Shares commissions. No fees or commissions will be paid with respect to the issuance of Bonus Shares in this offering.

 

All commissions are payable upon the disbursement of funds from escrow after the release from escrow, or at each closing.

 

These commissions do not include the escrow fees, transaction fees, AML review and cash management fees.

 

Other Terms

 

StartEngine has also agreed to perform the following services in exchange for the compensation discussed above:

 

  · design, build, and create the Company’s campaign page,
     
  · provide the Company with a dedicated account manager and marketing consulting services,
     
  · provide a standard purchase agreement to execute between the Company and investors, which may be used at Company’s option and
     
  · coordinate money transfers to the Company.

 

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StartEngine intends to use an online platform provided by StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. (“StartEngine Crowdfunding”), an affiliate of StartEngine, at the domain name www.startengine.com (the “Online Platform”) to provide technology tools to allow for the sales of securities in this Offering. In addition, StartEngine Crowdfunding will assist with the facilitation of credit and debit card payments through the Online Platform. Fees for credit and debit card payments will be passed onto Investors at cost and the Company will reimburse StartEngine Crowdfunding for transaction fees and return fees that it incurs for returns and chargebacks, pursuant to a Credit Card Services Agreement.

 

StartEngine Primary, LLC will comply with Lock-Up Restriction required by FINRA Rule 5110(e)(1), not selling, transferring, assigning, pledging, or hypothecating or subjecting such to any hedging, short sale, derivative, put, or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of the securities commission for a period of 180 days beginning on the date of commencement of sales of the public equity offering with respect to the Securities Commission, unless FINRA Rule 5110(e)(2) applies. Pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(g), StartEngine Primary will not accept a securities commission in options, warrants or convertibles which violates 5110(g) including but not limited to (a) is exercisable or convertible more than five years from the commencement of sales of the public offering; (b) has more than one demand registration right at the issuer's expense; (c) has a demand registration right with a duration of more than five years from the commencement of sales of the public offering; (d) has a piggyback registration right with a duration of more than seven years from the commencement of sales of the public offering; (e) has anti-dilution terms that allow the participating members to receive more shares or to exercise at a lower price than originally agreed upon at the time of the public offering, when the public shareholders have not been proportionally affected by a stock split, stock dividend, or other similar event; or (f) has anti-dilution terms that allow the participating members to receive or accrue cash dividends prior to the exercise or conversion of the security.

 

Subscription Procedures

 

After the Offering Statement has been qualified by the SEC, the Company will accept tenders of funds to purchase the Shares. The Company may close on investments on a “rolling” basis (so not all investors will receive their shares on the same date). Investors may subscribe by tendering funds via wire, credit or debit card, or ACH only, checks will not be accepted, to the escrow account to be setup by the Escrow Agent. Tendered funds will remain in escrow until a closing has occurred. StartEngine Crowdfunding will assist with the facilitation of credit and debit card payments through the Online Platform. The Company estimates that processing fees for credit card subscriptions will be approximately 4% of total funds invested per transaction, although credit card processing fees may fluctuate. The Company intends to reimburse StartEngine Crowdfunding for the processing fees. The Company estimates that approximately 70% of the gross proceeds raised in this Offering will be paid via credit card. This assumption was used in estimating the payment processing fees included in the total Offering expenses set forth in “Use of Proceeds to Issuer.” Upon closing of each Shares purchase, funds tendered by Investors will be made available to the Company unless the funds are still held in escrow.

 

The Minimum Investment in this Offering for each investor is: 60 Shares, or $480.00, plus: 3.5% processing fee ($16.80) paid by the investor to StartEngine.

 

In order to invest you will be required to subscribe to the Offering via the Online Platform and agree to the terms of the Offering, Subscription Agreement, and any other relevant exhibit attached thereto.

 

Investors will be required to complete a Subscription Agreement in order to invest. The Subscription Agreement includes a representation by the investor to the effect that, if the investor is not an “accredited investor” as defined under securities law, the investor is investing an amount, including the StartEngine processing fee, that does not exceed the greater of 10% of his or her annual income or 10% of the investors net worth (excluding the investor’s principal residence).

 

The Company has entered into an Escrow Services Agreement with Prime Trust LLC (the “Escrow Agent”) and StartEngine. Investor funds will be held by the Escrow Agent pending closing, the meeting of the Minimum Investment Amount, or termination of the Offering.  All subscribers will be instructed by the Company or its agents to transfer funds by wire, credit or debit card, or ACH transfer directly to the escrow account established for this Offering. The Company may terminate the Offering at any time for any reason at its sole discretion. Investors should understand that acceptance of their funds into escrow does not necessarily result in their receiving shares; escrowed funds may be returned.

 

Once an investor submits a subscription agreement on the StartEngine portal and the Escrow Agent receives the investor's funds into the escrow account, the Escrow Agent will perform AML and KYC checks to verify the identity and status of the investor.  If there are errors or incomplete information that needs to be resolved to complete the subscription, the StartEngine portal will generate emails instructing the investor on what to do to complete the process.  Once the checks performed by the Escrow Agent are completed, the investor receives an email regarding the progress of the investment and the funds are available to be disbursed to the Company at a closing.  The Company has access to a dashboard on the StartEngine platform that will indicate the amount of funds received from investors that have completed the subscription process.  When the Company seeks to hold a closing and receive a distribution of funds, it will submit a request for a disbursement of funds through the StartEngine issuer dashboard. StartEngine will review the disbursement request to verify there are funds disbursable and that the banking information provided by the Company is accurate.  If approved, StartEngine will accept the disbursement request and will notify the Escrow Agent to disburse funds from the escrow account to the Company's provided bank account.  After notice has been provided to the Escrow Agent, funds will be processed and will be available in the Company's account within 24-48 business hours.  As soon as the funds move from the escrow account to the Company’s bank account, the investors who were a part of the closing will receive a final confirmation email from StartEngine regarding the status of their investment, together with a fully executed subscription agreement.

 

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Prime Trust is not participating as an underwriter or placement agent or sales agent of this Offering and will not solicit any investment in the Company, recommend the Company’s securities or provide investment advice to any prospective investor, and no communication through any medium, including any website, should be construed as such, or distribute this Offering Circular or other Offering materials to investors. The use of Prime Trust’s technology should not be interpreted and is not intended as an endorsement or recommendation by it of the Company or this Offering. All inquiries regarding this Offering or escrow should be made directly to the Company.

 

In the event that the Company terminates the Offering while investor funds are held in escrow, those funds will promptly be refunded to each investor without deduction or interest and in accordance with Rule 10b-9 under the Exchange Act.

 

Pursuant to our agreement with StartEngine, the Company agrees that 6% of the total funds received into escrow will be held back as a deposit hold in case of any ACH refunds or credit card chargebacks. The hold will remain in effect for 180 days following the close of the Offering. 60 days after the close of the Offering, 75% of the deposit hold will be released to the Company. The remaining 25% of the held amounts will be held for the final 120 days. Based on the assumed Maximum Offering Amount, the deposit hold could be for up to $720,000.

 

StartEngine Secure LLC, an affiliate of StartEngine, will serve as transfer agent to maintain stockholder information on a book-entry basis. The Company will not issue the Shares in physical or paper form. Instead, ownership of Shares will be recorded and maintained on our stockholder register.

 

In the event that it takes some time for the Company to raise funds in this Offering, the Company will rely on income from sales.

 

There is no arrangement or plan to limit or restrict the sale of other securities of the same class as those to be offered for the period of distribution. No market exists for the Shares and no market is anticipated or intended to exist, therefore there is no plan to stabilize the market for any of the securities to be offered. There is no intent to or plan to withhold s, or otherwise to hold each broker-dealer, if any, responsible for the distribution of its participation.

 

Bonus Shares for StartEngine OWNers

 

Certain investors in this offering are entitled to 10% Bonus Shares of the Company’s Common Stock (effectively a discount on the price paid per share). Anyone who is a member of the StartEngine OWNers bonus program will receive, for example, 110 shares for every 100 shares they purchase in the offering. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share. The general public can become members of the StartEngine OWNers bonus program on StartEngine's website for $275 per year.  Membership will auto renew every year. A member of the program can cancel their renewal at any time. Once the individual cancels, their membership will expire on the next anniversary of their membership. With the OWNer’s Bonus, the investor will earn 10% bonus shares on all investments they make in participating campaigns on StartEngine. StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. will determine whether an investor qualifies as a StartEngine OWNer.

 

Receipt of Bonus Shares pursuant to the OWNers bonus program are not cumulative with the Bonus Shares eligible to be received pursuant to the Perks described below.

 

Perks and Additional Bonus Shares

 

Certain other investors in this offering are also eligible to receive Bonus Shares, which effectively gives them a discount on their investment. Those investors will receive, as part of their investment, additional shares for their shares purchased (“Bonus Shares”) equal to 5% or 10% of the shares they purchase, depending upon perks described below. Investors receiving the 5% bonus (for investments of $25,000 or more) will pay an effective price of approximately $7.60 per share before the StartEngine processing fee, while investors receiving the 10% bonus (for investments of $50,000 or more) will pay an effective price of approximately $7.20 per share before the StartEngine processing fee. The StartEngine processing fee will be assessed on the full share price of $8.00 for the purchased shares, and not any Bonus Shares.

 

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The Company will provide Investors with the following perquisites (“Perks”) to investors in this Offering whose funds are received by the Transfer Agent, in addition to the Shares offered through this Offering. The perks for each level of investment is provided below. For a more in depth discussion of the various AsomBroso products delineated, see “Narrative of the Business” below.

 

Investments of $1,000 or More

 

Investors will receive the following:

 

·750ml of El Platino

 

Investments of $2,500 or More

 

Investors will receive the following:

 

·750ml of El Platino,

·750ml of La Rosa Reposado

·750ml bottle of Gran Reserve Extra 5 Year Aged Anejo tequila signed by Ricardo Gamarra

·a 50 ml bottle of Vintage 11-year rested Extra Anejo tequila.

 

Investments of $5,000 or More

 

Investors will receive the following:

 

·A hand-blown 750ml bottle of Vintage 11-year Extra Anejo, rested in a new French Oak barrel for 11 years and voted “Best of The Best” from the prestigious Robb Report Magazine and hand-signed by Ricardo Gamarra.

·50ml bottle of The Collaboration Extra Anejo tequila double barrel rested in Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon barrels.

 

Investments of $10,000 or More

 

Investors will receive the following:

 

·750ml bottle of Vintage 11-year Extra Anejo,

·750ml of Gran Reserve Extra 5 Year Aged Anejo signed by Ricardo Gamarra

·750ml bottle of La Rosa tequila signed by Ricardo Gamarra.

·Two 50ml bottles of The Collaboration Extra Anejo tequila double barrel rested in Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon barrels.

 

Investments of $25,000 or More

 

Investors will receive the following:

 

·An additional 5% Bonus Shares.

·

750ml bottle of The Collaboration Extra Anejo, double-barrel in new French oak then transferred to a Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 silver oak barrel provided in a beautiful humidor display. The bottle will be signed by Ricardo Gamarra.

·750ml bottle of Vintage 11-year Extra Anejo, 750ml of Gran Reserve Extra 5 Year Aged Anejo.

·750ml bottle of La Rosa tequila, all signed by Ricardo Gamarra.

 

Investments of $50,000 or More

 

Investors will receive the following:

 

·An additional 10% Bonus Shares.

·An invite to the distillery where they will sign one of the Collaboration barrels.

·Once the barrel, that the investor signed, is released and bottled investors will receive four bottles of the Collaboration Extra Anejo.

 

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·You and a guest will spend the day in the Town of Tequila, Mexico at our distillery with team AsomBroso Tequila. The celebrations will continue enjoying local cantaritos, Mariachi outdoor event bar and enjoy drinking and eating the local food and celebrating with Ricardo and his team. Flights and hotel are included and will be booked by AsomBroso Tequila team.

·750ml bottle of Vintage 11-year Extra Anejo,

·750ml of Gran Reserve Extra 5 Year Aged Anejo.

·750ml bottle of La Rosa tequila all signed by Ricardo Gamarra.

 

We are of the opinion that these Perks do not have any cash value and do not alter the sales price or cost basis of the securities in this offering. Instead, the Perks are a “thank you” to investors and a promotion that helps us achieve our mission. However, it is recommended that investors consult with a tax professional to fully understand any tax implications of receiving any perks before investing.

 

SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS

 

There are no selling security holders in this Offering.

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

 

The Company intends to raise offering proceeds to engage in the following activities: (i) to fund its continually increasing marketing efforts for the products; (ii) to fund its operating capital during its expansion; (iii) to expand its operations domestically into a larger facility to accommodate the Company’s growth; and (iv) to expand its operations internationally. The proceeds from this Offering will not be used to compensate or otherwise make payments to officers, management, or employees of the Company, unless and to the extent it is as otherwise stated below.

 

Please see the table below for a summary of the Company’s estimated intended use of proceeds from this Offering:

 

   $500,000 Raise  $6,000,000 Raise  $9,500,000 Raise  $12,000,000 Raise 
Offering Proceeds             
Gross Proceeds from this offering (1)  $500,000  $6,000,000  $9,500,000  $12,000,000 
Offering expenses (2)  $123,000  $343,000  $463,000  $583,000 
                  
Total Proceeds Available for Use  $359,500  $5,447,000  $8,704,500  $10,997,000 
Marketing the products  $150,000  $1,890,109  $3,020,461  $3,848,950 
Funding operating capital  $59,500  $1,378,091  $2,202,239  $2,749,250 
Expanding operations domestically  $150,000  $2,178,800  $3,481,800  $4,398,800 

 

(1)Excludes processing fee paid by investors directly to StartEngine, the maximum amount to be paid would be $17,500, $210,000, $332,500 and $420,000 for offerings of $500,000, $6,000,000, $9,500,000 and $12,000,000, respectively.

 

(2)Includes: (i) commission payable by the Company to StartEngine, (ii) $15,000 for out of pocket expenses payable by the Company to StartEngine, (iii) credit card fees (4%), (iv) legal, (v) accounting, and (vi) Edgarization fees.

 

The Company previously raised over a million dollars in its Regulation CF offering last year, and those funds have been deployed and are in use by the Company. Any remaining proceeds from the prior offering, along with the Company’s sales profits will be used in conjunction with the proceeds from this offering in all of the uses described below. The specific dollar amounts discussed in the discussion following assume the Company raises the Maximum Offering Amount.

 

In the event that the Company receives Cancellation of Debt as payment for shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock, the Company will not receive new cash consideration in respect to the shares issued in exchange for the Cancellation of Debt. Further, the Company has set a maximum amount of Cancellation of Debt, $45,839.45,  it would accept as payment for shares of the Class B Non-Voting Common Stock. This maximum amount of Cancellation of Debt would result in the issuance of 5,730 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock. As such, the company will not receive gross proceeds of $12,000,000 if the offering is fully subscribed. In that event, the Company will adjust its uses of proceeds accordingly, with the continued emphasis on the following (i) funding its continually increasing marketing efforts for the products; (ii) funding its operating capital during its expansion; (iii) expanding its operations domestically into a larger facility to accommodate the Company’s growth; and (iv) expanding its operations internationally.

 

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Marketing the Products

 

The Company’s AsomBroso Tequila brand is at an expansion stage. The Company operates in a limited geographical area which includes 25 states within in the United States. The Company’s domestic distributors include, WCCS, RNDC, Southern Wine & Spirits, Savannah Distribution, Eder Brother’s, Johnson Brother’s Martignetti, and Momentum Beverage. The Company has oral agreements with both RNDC and Johnson Brother’s Martignetti governing distribution. The oral agreement between the Company and RDNC is represented by a continuous course of dealing since 2017. The oral agreement between the Company and Johnson Brother’s Martignetti is represented by a continuous course of dealing since 2017.

 

This market is notoriously competitive and challenging to penetrate which serves as significant evidence of the Company’s brand appeal. The Company is currently positioned for expansion into 25 additional states and Canada within a year. To accomplish this, the Company will need significant resources to expand awareness and consumer interest through its marketing efforts.

 

AsomBroso Tequila is currently sold in national chain stores such as Kroger, Costco, Total Wine & More, and BevMo!, with an average 85% reorder rate. The Company has purchase orders and opportunities in many off-premises chains such as, Ralph’s, Safeway, Vons, Albertson’s and Pavilions. AsomBroso has the potential to compete on a national level and attract national distributors in future markets.

 

The Company anticipates launches in the following locations: (i) South Korea during Q2 20212 and (ii) Canada in Q1 2022. AsomBroso Tequila is imported into Japan by EZO Beer KK (Sapporo Beer Distributor) with a distribution agreement that expires on December 31, 2021. AsomBroso is also distributed in Germany by Casa Tequila and in the United Kingdom by Whiskey World. The Company is reviewing brand building and marketing consumer tasting program focused on its Anejo tequila product line to increase market share and sales.

 

The Company recently engaged Blue Light Media to assist and enhance its comprehensive marketing strategy focused on the Company’s targeted demographics. In addition, AsomBroso Tequila will be using its extensive in-house capabilities to brand and market the product. With a combination of various advertising media, guerilla marketing techniques, special events, telemarketing, on-site promotions, press and media coverage. AsomBroso Tequila has created and tested a comprehensive and targeted marketing and branding strategy that rivals or exceeds the big brands, at a much lower cost. AsomBroso Tequila has positioned itself to utilize non-traditional forms for exposure, including its in-house custom designed graphics allowing the Company to maximize exposure at a minimal cost.

 

The Company anticipates 75% of its marketing budget will be spent in-house, and 25% will be allocated to an outside marketing firm.

 

Funding Operating Capital

 

Employees

 

The Company anticipates using approximately $770,000 of the offering proceeds to continue paying salaries to the CEO, President, and Brand Manager/Marketing Director, as well as market managers, sales directors, accounting associates, and administrative assistants.

 

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Expanding Operations Domestically

 

California Tequila intends to purchase an approximately 20,000 SQ FT mixed use warehouse/office space building in Orange County, California. Based on current for sale buildings the Company believes the average purchase will cost approximately $6,000,000. California Tequila will sub-lease 50% of the space to WCCS for fair market value.

 

Expanding Operations Internationally

 

Inventory

 

In order to supply the expanding operations outside of the United States, the Company intends to use $200,000 of the Maximum Offering Proceeds. The Company intends to store this inventory in the 20,000 SQ FT mixed use warehouse/office space building in Orange County, California.

 

Employees

 

The Company anticipates using approximately $170,000 of the offering proceeds to compensate sales and other employees dedicated to the international expansion of the Company’s products.

 

The foregoing represents the Company’s best estimate of the allocation of the Proceeds of this Offering based on planned Use of Proceeds for the Company’s operations and current objectives.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

 

Corporate History

 

The issuer, California Tequila, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of California on April 27, 2020. Prior to incorporation of California Tequila, Inc. the Company had been conducting operations under California Tequila, LLC since its organization in California on May 2, 2002. All operations and assets of California Tequila, LLC were transferred to California Tequila, Inc. upon its incorporation. California Tequila, Inc. filed a Fictitious Business Name Statement with Orange County, CA permitting the Company to use the name “AsomBroso Tequila”.

 

The previous entity, California Tequila, LLC, was formed in 2002 by Richard Gamarra as its sole managing member. It was the vehicle through which the AsomBroso tequila brand was created, imported and marketed domestically. Until 2006 Mr. Gamarra was its sole employee. In January 2006 Andrew Ulmer was engaged by Mr. Gamarra to serve as the entity COO and Vice President. However, he was never a member of the limited liability company. Through the early years the limited liability company provide tax shelter to offset Mr. Gamarra's other earned income.

 

In anticipation of the Company's Regulation CF raise, it was deemed advisable that the limited liability Company merge into a C-Corporation providing optimum flexibility for the issuance of additional equity. Accordingly, in 2020 California Tequila, Inc. was formed by Mr. Gamarra to accomplish this reorganization. The Company has two authorized classes of stock one voting and one nonvoting. Thereafter, on or about June 9, 2020 pursuant to a Certificate of Merger, and Agreement and Plan of Merger between the parties, California Tequila LLC merged into California Tequila Inc. the surviving entity. By operation of law, California Tequila, LLC’s history, operation, assets and liabilities were subsumed into California Tequila, Inc. and its legal existence permanently extinguished. Pursuant to the terms of the merger Mr. Gamarra interest in the limited liability company was converted into 100% of the authorized and outstanding common voting stock of California Tequila Inc.

 

Introduction

 

The Company is principally engaged in the business of importing, marketing, and selling ultra-premium tequila products under its “AsomBroso” brand. AsomBroso is the cognate of the Spanish word for “amazing.” The Company offers AsomBroso Tequila products across the entire price point spectrum of the ultra-premium tequila category from its AsomBroso Silver (USA MSRP $40.00/bottle) to its state of the art 12-year-aged Collaboration Extra Anejo (USA MSRP $1,800.00/bottle). The Company has also begun to market other spirits, specifically flavored whiskeys under its “Knucklenoggin” brand.

 

The Company’s tequila products are manufactured at Tequila Selecto Distillery, situated within Jalisco, Mexico – a province renowned for the production of a Mexican national resource, agave tequila. AsomBroso has been certified by the province of Jalisco to use the geographic distinctions of “Tequila” and/or “Tequila 100% De Agave” and continues to maintain such standards. See “Intellectual Property” for further details. 

 

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The Company currently has distribution of AsomBroso tequilas in twenty-five states and three foreign countries, with the intention to use the Proceeds from this Offering to expand into new territories. See “Distribution” for further details.

 

Products

 

Since 2002, we believe that AsomBroso tequila has gained the reputation within the tequila industry (and amongst tequila aficionados) as one of the best, if not the best, tequila brand on the market. AsomBroso tequilas have products that span the price range of ultra-premium tequilas.

 

The Company currently distributes, markets, and sells ten ultra-premium tequilas marketed under the “AsomBroso” brand. Additionally, the Company has recently released a new salted caramel-flavored whiskey under the “Knucklenoggin” brand. The following product descriptions are the currently marketed spirits sold by the Company:

 

TEQUILA

PRICE

RESTING PERIOD 

% OF SALES

DESCRIPTION AND AWARDS

El Platino Silver

 

USA MSRP: $40.99

 

16% of Product Mix (Approx.)

Crafting El Platino with specially selected 100% blue agave in our proprietary multiple distillation and filtration process, we have found the perfect balance of preserving the taste while eliminating the harsh finish that may be present in many other tequilas.

 

El Platino is the sophisticated foundation for all of our unique tequilas and is perfect for sipping straight or mixing with your favorite drinks.

 

 

This tequila was voted the “Top Tequila” and awarded “Double Gold” at the San Francisco World Spirits competition in 2008.

La Rosa Reposado

 

USA MSRP: $47.99

 

30% of Product Mix (Approx.)

La Rosa begins with the El Platino Silver. Once the final filtration is completed, the tequila is then “rested” (reposado) for 3 months in French oak casks previously used for fine Bordeaux wine.

 

We created this resting process which imparts the natural pink color from the wine and gives our reposado a subtle sweet finish resulting in, what we believe to be, an unparalleled taste experience.

 

This tequila was awarded the “Gold Medal” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2008. 

 

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TEQUILA

PRICE

RESTING PERIOD 

% OF SALES

DESCRIPTION AND AWARDS

Cristalino Extra Anejo

 

USA MSRP: $99.99

 

Rested 3 years

 

1% of Product Mix (Approx.)

A triple barreled tequila. It is a unique, clear Extra Anejo.

 

Gran Reserva Extra Anejo

 

 

USA MSRP: $99.99

 

Rested 5 years

 

44% of Product Mix (Approx.) 

The Gran Reserva, is carefully aged five years in premium French oak barrels. By aging through this unique aging process, our Extra Anejo is given full-bodied taste that critics have compared to a sophisticated Cognac or Armagnac.

 

It was voted "Best of the Best" by the prestigious Robb Report magazine in June 2009 and adorned with the “Double Gold Medal” by the San Francisco World Spirits competition in 2008.

El Carbonzado Extra Anejo

 

USA MSRP: $169.99

 

Aged Over 6 years

 

1% of Product Mix (Approx.)

A double-barreled creation. We begin with the Gran Reserva Extra Anejo, and then barrel the tequila a second time in premium medium charred oak casks previously used to house Irish Whiskeys. The results from this over 6-year aging process is a smooth tequila, with just enough southern charm to please both tequila and whiskey drinkers alike.

 

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TEQUILA

PRICE

RESTING PERIOD 

% OF SALES

DESCRIPTION AND AWARDS

Especial de Rouge Extra Anejo

 

USA MSRP: $399.99

 

Aged 10 Years

 

1% of Product Mix (Approx.)

The Especial De Rouge tequila is rested in fine crafted French oak barrels previously used to host one of the world’s most famous French Cognacs, Grand Marnier®. The Especial De Rouge is aged to properly infuse itself.

 

We measure the content religiously to ensure the essence of both the mild oak and buttery orange blossom notes to take hold of this unique and marvelous tequila.

Vintage 11 Year Extra Anejo

 

5% of Product Mix (Approx.)

 

USA MSRP: $699.99

 

Aged 11 Years

A smooth Extra Anejo tequila.

 

The process begins with the El Platino, resting it for 11 years in new French Oak Barrels. This tequila has been described as the “Nectar of the Gods” It is bottled in a beautiful decanter designed after the Bellagio Hotel’s famous "Fiori de Como" Chihuly chandelier.

 

Sold in Costco locations, packaged in an elegant display, polished hardwood humidor with a custom laser engraved pedestal.

Diosa 12 Year Extra Anejo

 

USA MSRP $1,200.00

 

Aged 12 Years

 

1% of Product Mix (Approx.)

It is rested for 12 years in premium Napa Valley American Oak barrels.

 

The Diosa is housed in a beautiful stained-glass decanter, accented with three elegantly-tied rope rings. 

 

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TEQUILA

PRICE

RESTING PERIOD 

% OF SALES

DESCRIPTION AND AWARDS

Del Porto Extra Anejo

 

 

 

USA MSRP $1,200.00

 

Aged Over 12 Years

 

1% of Product Mix (Approx.) 

This complex tequila begins with the Vintage 11 year Extra Anejo, then the tequila is double barreled for an additional fourteen months in hand chosen port wine barrels imported from Portugal.

 

This beautiful tequila is then adorned in a meticulously crafted crystal decanter.

 

This work of art is then displayed in our custom engraved polished cedar humidor.

"The Collaboration" Extra Anejo

 

USA MSRP: $1,999.99

 

Aged Over 12 Years

 

1% of Product Mix (Approx.)

 

 

A double barrel rested tequila combining the Vintage 11-year Extra Anejo with the esteemed Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon American oak barrels and re-rested for a minimum of additional twelve months.

 

We believe that this process has produced one of the world's most luxurious and taste-provoking tequilas in the world.

 

Each decanter housing “The Collaboration” is handcrafted and displayed in a finely-polished, custom-engraved cedar humidor. The Collaboration makes an exquisite gift for the tequila aficionado.

 

This tequila has received a rating of “96” by The Tasting Panel Magazine in October 2015. As of the date of this Offering Circular it is the highest rated tequila in the world.

 

NON-TEQUILA PRODUCTS

PRICE

% OF SALES

DESCRIPTION AND AWARDS

Knucklenoggin Salted Caramel Whiskey

 

USA MSRP $25.99

 

New Product (Product mix % not available) 

Knucklenoggin Whiskey is a fun, easy to drink flavored whiskey designed to be enjoyed straight, on the rocks or in a mixed drink... We believe Knucklenoggin is simply delicious!

 

Made from a blend of aged American Whiskeys and infused with the sweet taste of rich creamy caramel - imparting creamy smooth notes that perfectly complement our stunningly bold whiskey.

 

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Tequila Market

 

The domestic and global tequila market has exploded within the past four years. In 2019, the global tequila market doubled, passing over $4.6 billion. This included a comparable growth in the high-end/ultra-premium segment of the tequila market. The Company predicts the growth trend of the high-end/ultra-premium tequila segment to continue for the foreseeable future, correlating with the greater tequila market trends. The Company believes that it is particularly well-positioned to capitalize on this segment’s growth due to the already high reputation of AsomBroso tequilas in the ultra-premium tequila category.

 

 

 

Customer Profiles

 

The Company’s internal research indicates the AsomBroso customer base has the following attributes:

 

·Gender: 55% Male and 45% Female
   

·Age: 35-55 years old
   

·Average Household Income: $150,000+
   

·Marital Status: Married with a Family
   

·Education: College Educated, bachelor’s degree (or higher)

 

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Manufacturing, Importing and Distribution

 

Background

 

On April 27, 2020 the Company and Tequila Selecto Distillery entered into the EJR Agreement. The EJR Agreement is valid for 10 years and is filed as an Exhibit to the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular forms a part. Pursuant to the EJR Agreement, the Company is an importer/ distributor of the finished products and the Tequila Selecto Distillery manufacturers the products.

 

Until June 23, 2021 the EJR Agreement did not accurately describe the business relationship between the Company and Tequila Selecto Distillery. On July 1, 2021 the Company and Tequila Selecto Distillery entered into the Addendum to accurately reflect the business relationship between the parties. Further, as of June 24, 2021 the Company received a certificate of good standing from Tequila Selecto Distillery stating that the Company is in good standing with Tequila Selecto Distillery pursuant to their agreed upon terms.

 

The Process

 

The Company imports 10 tequilas. Tequila Selecto Distillery distills each tequila. The process is outlined below:

 

·Tequila Selecto Distillery distills tequila.
·The tequila is rested (for a certain period of time) in one barrel.
oSome of the Company’s tequilas are further rested in a second barrel for an additional period of time (the “Double Barrel Process”).
·All tequila is paid for by the Company when it has finished resting in the first barrel.
·Once the tequila has finished the applicable resting period, at the direction and under the supervision of Richard Gamarra, Tequila Selecto Distillery blends the product.
·The product is then bottled by the Tequila Selecto Distillery.
·The product is imported by the Company.
·The Company distributes the product to applicable distributors across the United States and internationally so that the products are sold.

 

PRODUCT RESTING
BARREL
#1
RESTING
BARREL
#2
BOTTLING
LOCATION
IMPORTED
BY
DISTRIBUTOR
El Carbonzado Extra Anejo Yes Yes Tequila Selecto Distillery California Tequila Determined by region see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) – Plan of Operations – Distribution of Company Spirits” for additional details.
Del Porto Extra Anejo Yes Yes Tequila Selecto Distillery California Tequila Determined by region see “MD&A – Plan of Operations – Distribution of Company Spirits” for additional details.
Collaboration Extra Anejo Yes Yes Tequila Selecto Distillery California Tequila Determined by region see “MD&A – Plan of Operations – Distribution of Company Spirits” for additional details.
El Platino Silver   Yes No Tequila Selecto Distillery California Tequila Determined by region see “MD&A – Plan of Operations – Distribution of Company Spirits” for additional details.
La Rosa Reposado   Yes No Tequila Selecto Distillery California Tequila Determined by region see “MD&A – Plan of Operations – Distribution of Company Spirits” for additional details.
Cristalino Extra Anejo   Yes No Tequila Selecto Distillery California Tequila Determined by region see “MD&A – Plan of Operations – Distribution of Company Spirits” for additional details.
Gran Reserva Extra Anejo   Yes No Tequila Selecto Distillery California Tequila Determined by region see “MD&A – Plan of Operations – Distribution of Company Spirits” for additional details.
Especial de Rouge Extra Anejo   Yes No Tequila Selecto Distillery California Tequila Determined by region see “MD&A – Plan of Operations – Distribution of Company Spirits” for additional details.
Vintage 11 Year Extra Anejo   Yes No Tequila Selecto Distillery California Tequila Determined by region see “MD&A – Plan of Operations – Distribution of Company Spirits” for additional details.
Diosa 12 Year Extra Anejo Yes No Tequila Selecto Distillery California Tequila Determined by region see “MD&A – Plan of Operations – Distribution of Company Spirits” for additional details.

 

Manufacturing

 

California Tequila, Inc. imports and distributes AsomBroso products, while the Tequila Selecto De Amatitan S.A DE C.V distillery (“Tequila Selecto Distillery”) manufactures the AsomBroso products.  The process of manufacturing, includes but is not limited to the following, and is performed by the staff at Tequila Selecto Distillery:

 

·Manufacturing,
·Barrel resting
·Inventory management,
·Blending,
·Sourcing raw bottles,
·Labeling, and
·Packaging

 

The Entailment and Joint Responsibility Agreement between the Company and Tequila Selecto Distillery, dated April 27, 2020 is valid for 10 years and is filed as an Exhibit to the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular forms a part. Pursuant to that agreement, the Company is a distributor of the finished products.

 

Brand Image

 

The Company has crafted the AsomBroso brand, including its reputation and brand image, to target a tequila consumer who has the following customer profile: (1) indulges in luxury; (2) enjoys travel; (3) active in business community as a leader or an owner; (4) appreciates a lifestyle centered around relaxation and “taking it easy”.

 

Commercial Customer Profile

 

A significant portion of the Company’s sales are business-to-business sales (“B2B”). The Company currently sells to commercial clients including businesses in hospitality, hotels, restaurants, retail establishments, private clubs, and the like. The Company has adopted a philosophy of direct and indirect marketing to the beverage managers of these businesses.

 

The Company has and will continue to target the above establishments, but will focus most of its sales and marketing efforts to such places that are characterized as “modern”, “upscale”, in both suburban commercial and city locations, and in single and chain model establishments.

 

Marketing Programs

 

The Company will be using its extensive in-house capabilities to brand and market our product. With a combination of various advertising media, guerrilla marketing techniques, special events, telemarketing, on-site promotions, press and media coverage. The Company has created and tested a comprehensive and targeted marketing and branding strategy that rivals or exceeds the big brands, at a much lower cost per million dollars. AsomBroso has positioned itself to utilize non-traditional forms or exposure, such as in-house custom designed graphics allowing us to place maximum expose at a minimal cost. Our brands reputation for high quality and innovative products will become the de facto leader of the ultra-premium segment. The growth is expected to exceed the industry past and projected growth rate as nationwide marketing and distribution plans take effect.

 

Business-to-Consumer Marketing Strategy

 

The Company intends to spend a portion of the net proceeds in an expansion of marketing efforts directly to consumers. The marketing effort will utilize traditional and modern techniques including social media marketing and search engine optimization. The Company will conduct such marketing efforts both in house and through contracted third-party marketing/advertising firms. The overarching focus of the business-to-consumer (“B2C”) marketing campaign will be for the flagship products Gran Reserva 5-year Extra Anejo and La Rosa Reposado. The Company will also promote its luxury and innovative products when such become available for sale through limited releases.

 

The Company intends to engage in direct sales and marketing through its website Atequila.com (the “Website”). One major aspect of the Company’s direct sales marketing campaign over its website derives from the Company’s “Agave Club” mailing list. The mailing list sign-up portal is provided on the Company’s website. As of the date of this Offering Circular, the Company has approximately 28,000 AsomBroso Agave Club Members.

 

The Company currently conducts direct sales over its Website to 37 different states. The Company has engaged a third-party marketing company to execute a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy, including bi-weekly emails to Agave Club members. The direct sales social media strategy will direct dollars to the 37 states the Company may ship to directly form the Website.

 

Business-to-Business Marketing Strategy

 

The same marketing agency engaged for B2C marketing and advertising has also been engaged to execute a comprehensive B2B marketing strategy to help build AsomBroso product awareness amongst potential and current commercial clients such as hospitality, hotels, restaurants, liquor retailers, and private clubs. Initial B2B marketing campaigns will be focused in the top United States tequila markets.

 

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Sales Representatives

 

The Company also intends to use the net proceeds from this Offering to expand traditional sales activities by utilizing and expanding its salesforce throughout the US to spread marketing message and brand awareness, conduct brand tasting and product placement via distributor partners to restaurants and retailers.

 

Competition

 

The tequila market is one of the most robust alcohol markets both in gross sales size and number of brands. The categorization of the AsomBroso brand as an ultra-premium tequila brand does limit the scope of actual competing brands, since the AsomBroso customer is more likely to pick a high-end/ultra-premium tequila. The closest nationally distributed, or widely distributed competing brands are Don Julio, Patron, Casamigos, Clase Azul, and Adictivo Extra Aged Cristlino. The table below provides a comparative MSRP price point table for AsomBroso products as compared to the closest competing products from the above-named competitors.

 

Name of
Competitor
Tequila
(MSRP)
  AsomBroso
El Platino
($40.99)
   AsomBroso
La Rosa
($47.99)
   AsomBroso
Cristalino
($99.99)
  

AsomBroso

Gran
Reserva
Extra
Anejo
($119.99)

   AsomBroso
El
Carbonzado
($169.99)
   AsomBroso
Especial
De Rouge
($399.99)
   AsomBroso
Vintage
Extra
Anejo
($699.99)
   AsomBroso
Del Porto
Extra
Anejo
($1,899.99)
 
Don Julio  $39.99   $42.99    -   $126.99   $126.99   $126.99   $359.99    - 
Patron  $39.99   $42.99    -   $45.99    -    -    -    - 
Casamigos  $37.99   $42.99    -   $47.99    -    -    -    - 
Clase Azul  $59.99   $79.99    -   $449.99   $449.99   $449.99   $1,474.99   $1,474.99 
Don Julio Real   -    -    -    -    -    -   $359.99    - 

 

Employees

 

The Company currently has six employees, three part-time, including a controller, and three full-time including a Director of Marketing, bookkeeper and a sales representative. The part-time employees work between 1-20 hours per week, additionally an independent contractor provides about forty hours a week of services for the Company.

 

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Intellectual Property

 

The Company owns the following trademarks:

 

MARK  OFFICE  TRADEMARK TYPE
“Asombroso”  USPTO  Word Mark
“Asombroso Ultrafino”  USPTO  Word Mark
“Knucklenoggin”  USPTO  Word Mark
Knucklenoggin  USPTO  Design Mark
“Asombroso”    China  Word Mark
“Fine Tequilas” “100% Blue  Patent   
Agave”  Office   

 

The Company has permission to use the following geographical indication:

 

·The State of Jalisco has certified that AsomBroso is permitted to use the geographical indication “Tequila” and “Tequila 100% De Agave”

 

  · Tequila” and or “Tequila 100% De Agave” is a geographical indication for a distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila in the Jaliscan Highlands of the central western Mexican state of Jalisco. Tequila is the national spirit of Mexico along with one of Mexico’s largest exports. As such “Tequila” was recognized by the EU in 2019 and placed on the EU geographical indications register.

 

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Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of operations in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2020, there were no pending or threatened lawsuits that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the results of the Company’s operations.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

 

As of December 31, 2020 the Company’s inventory was $705,171.00 of bottled inventory, a/k/a bottled tequila. In addition, as of December 31, 2020 the Company had a total of $259,011.00 of tequila resting in barrels a/ka/ tequila barrel inventory, which the Company categorizes as a long-term asset on its balance sheet. This long-term asset is located in Mexico at our third-party distillery, Tequila Selecto Distillery, and is subject to our two-barrel resting procedure. The Company pays the Tequila Selecto Distillery for the barreled tequila when the tequila is moved from the first barrel to the second barrel to “rest.” However, the Company notes that title to the prepaid inventory remains with distillery, pursuant to the EJR Agreement, until delivered to the Company, in bottles, after completion of the resting period.

 

During 2020 and 2019, the Company paid month to month rent for an office space to Tangar 1, LLC located at_30012 Aventura Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688. Rent expense for the fiscal years 2020 and 2019 was $26,088 and $28,725, respectively.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020 Compared to December 31, 2019

 

Financial Condition

 

You should read the following discussion and analysis of the Company financial condition and results of our operations together with our financial statements and related notes appearing at the end of this Offering Circular. This discussion contains forward- looking statements reflecting our current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contained in these forward- looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Offering Circular.

 

Results of Operations

 

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020 were $1,379,225 compared to $901,570 for the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of $477,655 or 53%. The increase in revenues was primarily due to the increase in global tequila consumption, in-spite of the ongoing pandemic and less availability for on-premise events. See “Trends” for additional information.

 

Cost of goods sold are the cost of our Tequila and Whiskey goods, supplies and materials, shipping and materials related to our revenues. Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $825,366 compared to $338,405 for the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of $486,961, or 144%. The increase resulted from the increase in production to prepare for Q4 demand that are the highest of the year due to the holidays. The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions also affected manufacturing and transportation time related to cost of goods sold and causing it to increase. As a percentage of total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020 costs of goods sold was 60% compared to 37% for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

SG&A expenses consist primarily of wages and salaries, payroll expenses, insurance, legal and professional services, including consulting, legal, and accounting fees, rent, utilities, office supplies plus travel expense and other general corporate expenses. Advertising and Marketing for the year ended December 31, 2020, were $114,442 compared to $26,531 for the year ended December 31, 2019, a 331% increase of $87,911. The spike in advertising and marketing expenses was caused by the Company adapting to the new normal caused by the pandemic by spending to increase its online presence and sales.

 

General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020 were $658,930 compared to $369,829 for the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of $289,101 or 78%. The increase was due primarily to an increase in legal and professional fees due to the Company preparing to launch a Reg A campaign by spending in legal and accounting services.

 

Our net loss for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $(232,259) compared to $160,055 in net income for the year ended December 31, 2019, a decrease of $392,314, or 240%. The decrease was primarily due to loss in sales caused by the constraints from the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our total current assets at December 31, 2020 were $1,237,014, which included cash of $541,424, as compared with $524,211 in total current assets at December 31, 2019, which included cash of $39. The Company also receives loans from its founder from time to time to meet operational needs.

 

Operating Activities

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020, cash used in operating activities was in the amount of $(232,259) compared to cash provided by operating activities in the amount of $160,055 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The increase in cash used in operating activities was mainly due to an increase in inventory from $445,582 as of December 31, 2019 to $705,171 as of the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in inventory was in preparation for the Company’s Q4 sales that are the highest of the year and in anticipation of the Company launching its goods in additional states. The increase in cash used in operating activity was also caused by an increase in receivable from related party West Cost Craft Spirits, Inc from $68,878as of December 31, 2019 to $366,529 for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

Investing Activities

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020, cash used in investing activities, increased to $32,906 from $0 as of the year ended December 31, 2019. The majority of the increase in cash used in investing activities was due to the Company purchasing warehouse fixtures in the amount of $32, 204.

 

Financing Activities

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020, cash provided by financing activities increased to $1,167,258 from $(5,576) for the year ended December 31, 2019. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was a result of the sale of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock to investors during its Regulation CF campaign for an amount of $1,067,653 and receipt of an SBA loan in the amount of $416,500.

 

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Plan of Operations

 

The Company currently operates and sells its products in a limited fashion within prominent US states, specifically those containing the highest annual tequila consumption markets. Even with the limited distribution of AsomBroso products relative to the national domestic tequila market, the Company has had consistent year-over-year case sale growth and consistent corporate profits growth.

 

One of the most exciting developments has been the recent product placement of AsomBroso tequilas in national retail chains Kroger, Total Wine & More, BevMo, and Costco locations. Since Costco has started carrying AsomBroso tequilas, the sales numbers for the Costco-carried products has steadily increased.

 

In late 2018, the Company repositioned the price point of Gran Reserva Extra Anejo (lowering MSRP from $199.99 to $89.99) to compete head-to-head with Don Julio 1942. The modification of the price point caused Gran Reserva Extra Anejo to be one of the Company’s two flagship products along with La Rosa Reposado. Together, these two products account for approximately 74% of the Company’s product mix as of the date of this Offering Circular.

 

The Company plans on continuing marketing and sales efforts – focusing on the highly profitable Gran Reserva Extra Anejo product.

 

Upon a successful offering, the Company intends to expand its distribution network and salesforce, hoping to launch in 25 new states and Canada over next 12 months. The Company intends to expand to Europe, Asia and Australia by the third quarter of 2022. The Company also intends to expand awareness and consumer interest via social media marketing, consumer tasting, trade tasting, and in-person marketing events. Below is a comprehensive plan for employee expansion and increased distribution.

 

Employee Expansion Plan

 

Upon a successful Offering, the Company intends to expand its employee-base considerably. The goal of this expansion is to rapidly expand product distribution and awareness throughout the various domestic markets/states. The first round of employee expansion will focus on the hiring of regional sales teams within the top six U.S. tequila markets. The second round of hiring will bolster the existing salesforce in the penetrated top markets and expanded sales teams in unrepresented domestic markets. With each round of salesforce expansion and as demand for AsomBroso tequilas increases, the Company intends to hire persons necessary to support increased sales volumes.

 

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Projected Employee Hiring Schedule

 

Year 1

 

  California Sales Director
  Northern California Sales Representative
  Texas Sales Market Manager
  Arizona/Nevada Sales Director
  Arizona Sales Representative
  Pacific Northwest Regional Sales Director
  Company Brand Manager

 

Year 2

 

  Chief Financial Officer
  Texas Sales Director
  New York Sales Director
  Florida Sales Director
  North East Regional Sales Director
  South East Regional Sales Director
  Mid-West Regional Sales Director
  Southwest Regional Sales Director
  Rocky Mountain Regional Sales Director
  Canada Sales Director

 

Year 3

 

  National Account Sales Manger
  Florida Sales Rep

 

Distribution of Company Spirits

 

The Company imports AsomBroso tequilas from Jalisco, Mexico and sells to wholesalers who commercialize the Company’s products in the United States through retailers. The AsomBroso brand is at an expansion stage with proven market and account penetration. The Company currently has its products distributed in eleven states and three foreign countries. Distribution of alcohol is traditionally done through regional distributors who are licensed in their respective jurisdictions. These distributors in turn sell to the retail establishments including retail liquor stores and restaurants.

 

Domestic Distributors

 

AsomBroso is currently sold in national chain stores such as Kroger, Costco, Total Wine & More, and BevMo!, with an average 85% reorder rate. The Company has purchase orders and opportunities to sell its products in many off-premise chains such as Ralph’s, Safeway, Vons, Albertson’s and Pavilions. AsomBroso has the potential to compete on a national level and to attract national distributors in our future markets. The Company utilizes sister-company WCCS. for all California distribution of Company products. Richard Gamarra is a minority shareholder of WCCS Mr. Gamarra and Mr. Ulmer serve as CEO and President of WCCS, respectively. In addition to AsomBroso tequilas, WCCS distributes over 250 unaffiliated brands. It is the intention of WCCS to expand its operations outside of the state of California.

 

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As of the date of this Offering Circular, the Company utilizes the domestic distributors as stated in the table below.

 

Name of Distributor   State(s)
West Coast Craft Spirits, Inc.   CA
FullClip Distributors   TX
Johnson Brothers   NV, IN, MN
Momentum Beverage   IL, CO
RNDC   AZ, AL, MT, NE, NM, WY, NC
Savannah Distributing   GA
Southern/Gazers   WA, OR, PA, SC, ME
Empire Distributors   TN
Wisconsin Wine   WI
Speakeasy Distribution   KS
Eder Brothers/AS Goodman   CT, RI

 

International Distribution

 

The Company currently distributes its products in three international markets (not including the country from which it is imported, Mexico), Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Upon a successful Offering, the Company intends to expand distribution of its spirits into Canada and South Korea in 2021.

 

Name of Distributor   Country
Casa Tequila   Germany
Ezo Beer of Japan   Japan
The Whiskey World   United Kingdom

 

In addition to the above distributors, the Company affects direct sales through its own website. Upon purchase of a product on the AsomBroso Tequila website, the Company utilizes another company, Great American Craft Spirits, to facilitate the sale as and shipment of the product to the purchaser. The Company is able to sell AsomBroso Tequila products directly to consumers in 37 states through this process.

 

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Special Characteristics of the Company’s Operations

 

AsomBroso Tequila is the Company’s flagship brand and carries special weight within the domestic tequila market. Though the tequila market is highly-competitive, AsomBroso Tequila will continue to distinguish itself as an ultra-premium tequila. The Company will continue to drive the AsomBroso Tequila brand in such a manner to ensure retention of its top position in the ultra-premium tequila category. The Company will continue to maintain its intellectual property, minimizing the risk of expiration and loss of value. Furthermore, the design patents with the China Patent Office and the United States Patent and Trade Office (“USPTO”) mitigate the risk of infringing or substantially similar decanters (containing lower quality tequila) from degrading the brand quality and value.

 

Trend Information

 

In spite of the ongoing pandemic and less availability for on-premise events, Tequila consumption continues to surge to new heights. Specifically:

 

  For the year ended December 31, 2020, 20 million cases of tequila (excluding pre-mixed cocktails) were sold in the U.S. for the first time.
  Tequila’s largest-selling premium labels have seen an influx of 100% blue agave extensions, which have carved out a significant share in a space once reserved for mixtos, the less expensive (not 100% agave) tequilas.
  Tequila shipment volume from Mexico to the U.S. increased 24% in 2020, representing an 89% share of all exports worldwide, according to the Consejo Regulador del Tequila.
  The 100%-blue agave segment once again outperformed the Tequila market overall, with shipments to the U.S. rising 31% in 2020 and comprising over 60% of total volume.
  The retail value of Tequila in Nielsen channels for the 52 weeks ending December 26, 2020 soared 54% to over $2.2 billion, compared to a 25% gain for the entire spirits sector.
  As of January 2021 tequila was the fastest-growing spirits category.

 

Due to the aforementioned factors, the Company believes that increased consumption of tequila will continue to grow and shape the tequila market domestically and globally.

 

Recent Offerings of Securities and Outstanding Debt

 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through April 26, 2021, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.

 

  As of August 14, 2020, California Tequila, Inc. successfully completed its Regulation CF raise in the amount of $1,067,653 and sold 306,603 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock on StartEngine Capital, LLC. The proceeds from that offering were used to market products, fund operating capital, expand operations domestically and expand operations internationally. The Company relied on Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act.
     
 

On April 19, 2020, California Tequila, Inc., received an SBA Loan in the amount of $416,500 with an interest rate 3.75%. The monthly payment is $2,030, including principal and interest. The balance of principal and interest will be payable 30 years from the date of the promissory note.  As of December 31, 2020 the current amount outstanding is $416,600.  The Company notes that this loan is not eligible for fore-giveness.

 

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DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES

 

The following tables set out the Company’s officers, directors, and significant employees as of December 31, 2020.

 

Directors

 

Name  Position  Age  Term of Office  Approximate
Hours/Week
Richard Gamarra  Founder/ Chairman of the Board  62  *May 2002 - Present  Full Time
Andrew Ulmer  Director  53  *January 2006 - Present  Full Time

 

Officers

 

Name  Position  Age  Term of Office  Approximate
Hours/Week
Richard Gamarra  Founder/ Chief Executive Officer  62  *May 2002 - Present  Full Time
Andrew Ulmer  President  53  *January 2006 - Present  Full Time

 

Significant Employees

 

Name  Position  Age  Term of Office  Approximate
Hours/Week
Jarrett Gamarra  Marketing Director  30  January 2013- Present  Full Time

 

*Term of office began with the predecessor limited liability company, California Tequila, LLC

 

Richard Gamarra: Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

The founder of the Company Mr. Richard Gamarra is the sole Class A Voting Common Stock controlling shareholder, the Treasurer and the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Gamarra has held his current officer positions, CEO and Secretary since May 2002. Additionally, during the last three years, Mr. Richard Gamarra has experience as the CEO of WCCS

 

Andrew Ulmer: Director, President and CFO

 

Mr. Andrew Ulmer is a Director of the Company, the President and CFO. Mr. Ulmer has held these positions since May 2006. Additionally, during the last three years, Mr. Andrew Ulmer has experience as the President of WCCS

 

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Jarrett Gamarra: Marketing Director

 

Jarrett Gamarra is the Marketing Director. Mr. Gamarra has held this position since January 2013. Mr. Gamarra brings a purposeful strategic marketing and brand development expertise to the Company as its Marketing Director, while providing authentic, customized solutions grounded in commercial reality. He has over nine years of social media expertise, brand building, new product launches, and brand expansion in the luxury spirits market.

 

Family Relationship Disclosure

 

Founder/Chairman/CEO Richard Gamarra is the father of Jarrett Gamarra, the Marketing Director of the Company.

 

Provisions In Bylaws For Change In Management

 

The management of the Corporation is vested in its Board of Directors as elected by the Class A Voting Common Stock Shareholders in accordance with the Corporation’s Bylaws.  The Board may elect Officers as set forth in the Bylaws to manage the day-to-day operations of the Corporation.

 

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 the Company compensated its three highest paid directors and executive officers as follows:

 

Name  Position  Cash Compensation   Other Compensation
(Cash Value)*
   Total
Compensation
 
Richard Gamarra  Founder/ Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer/Secretary  $225,000   $9,300   $234,300 
Andrew Ulmer  Director/ President/  $150,000   $0   $150,000 
Jarrett Gamarra  Marketing Director  $104,000   $0   $104,000 

 

*Car and cell phone allowance

 

Aggregate (Total) Compensation for All Directors on an Annual Basis

 

The two Directors receive an aggregate of $384,300 in total compensation annually.

 

Richard Gamarra will receive $90,000 annually for Board services. Andrew Ulmer will receive warrants equaling nineteen thousand shares of Class A Common Stock annually provided he is still employed by the Company with an option price of $1.00 a share. When awarded, the warrant will be fully vested and exercisable anytime within five years.

 

Any Changes/Increases to Executive Compensation, Planned or Anticipated

 

The Company contemplates awarding an executive bonus in the amount of 1% in the near future, subject to Board approval. Additionally, the Company contemplates awarding employee stock options, subject to Board approval as well.

 

The Company does not anticipate any additional changes to executive compensation at this time.

 

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INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

 

From March 5, 2019, until the date of this Offering Circular, Richard Gamarra, who is a member of California Tequila LLC, owns 50% of WCCS, a California licensed Spirits distributor that not only distributes AsomBroso Tequila in the state of California but also distributes over 550 other brands. At WCCS AsomBroso Tequila has the same margin as all other brands. During fiscal year 2019, the sales amounted to $556,203 and the outstanding receivable was $217,931 and $33,127 as of September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 respectively.

 

In September 2016, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a certain lender for $100,000. The loan was guaranteed by Richard Gamarra, at that time, the sole member of the Company. The loan incurs interest at 10% per annum and was originally due on March 31, 2017, however, terms have been extended and the note is presently due on demand. In 2019, an aggregate of $30,000 in repayments were made by Richard Gamarra on behalf of the Company. The principal balance was reduced by product sales made to a customer owned by the noteholder. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded sales of $9,256 and $14,016, respectively, to this customer CRI, Inc. in note payments. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company had $37,727 and $46,984 in principal outstanding, and $29,000 and $21,500 in interest payable, respectively.

 

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN SECURITYHOLDERS

 

The following table displays, as of December 31, 2020, the voting securities beneficially owned by (1) any individual director or officer who beneficially owns more than 10% of any class of the Company’s capital stock, (2) all executive officers and directors as a group and (3) any other holder who beneficially owns more than 10% of any class of the Company’s capital stock:

 

Title of
Class
  Name of beneficial
owner
  Address  Amount and
nature of
beneficial
ownership
(Shares)
  Amount and nature of
beneficial ownership
acquirable
   Percent of
Class
   Percent
of All
Classes of
Shares
 
Class A Voting Common Stock   Richard D Gamarra Living Trust  30012 Aventura Rancho 
Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  2,000
Shares of Class A Voting Common Stock
   0    100%   96%

 

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SECURITIES BEING OFFERED

 

General Description

 

The following description summarizes important terms of the Company’s capital stock. This summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the provisions of the Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation and its Bylaws, copies of which will be filed as Exhibits to the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular is a part. For a complete description of the Company’s capital stock, you should refer to its Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and applicable provisions of the California General Corporation Law.

 

The Company’s authorized capital stock consists of two classes of common stock, 20,000,000 shares of Class A Voting Common Stock, at no par value per share, and $15,000,000 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock, at no par value per share.

 

As of December 31, 2020, the outstanding shares of the Company included:

 

· 8,201,221 shares of Class A Voting Common Stock.

 

·298,779 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock.

 

In this Offering, the Company is offering shares of its Class B Non-Voting Common Stock.

 

Class A Voting Common Stock

 

Dividend Rights: The Board does not anticipate distributions of any kind. If the Board does make a distribution, the Board shall specify the amount of the distribution to the Shareholders. The distribution to each Shareholder will be made to the Shareholder in proportion with the pro-rata percentage of ownership of the Company by the Shareholder. If there are additional details regarding the distribution, those details will be addressed by the Board before or at the time of distribution.

 

Voting Rights: Each share of Class A Voting Common Stock will be entitled to one vote per share.

 

Class B Non-Voting Common Stock

 

Dividend Rights: The Board does not anticipate distributions of any kind. If the Board does make a distribution, the Board shall specify the amount of the distribution to the Shareholders. The distribution to each Shareholder will be made to the Shareholder in proportion with the pro-rata percentage of ownership of the Company by the Shareholder. If there are additional details regarding the distribution, those details will be addressed by the Board before or at the time of distribution.

 

Voting Rights: No voting rights are attached to the Class B Non-Voting Common Stock of the Company offered through this Offering.

 

Liquidation Rights: Class B Non-Voting Common Stock do not have prioritized liquidation rights. Generally secured creditors have the highest liquidation rights, followed by general creditors, and finally common stockholders, like Class B Non-Voting Common Stock Shareholders.

 

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Preemptive Rights: Class B Non-Voting Common Stock have no preemptive rights to securities made through future offerings.

 

Conversion Rights: Class B Non-Voting Common Stock do not have conversion rights.

 

Redemption Provision: Class B Non-Voting Common Stock are not redeemable.

 

Sinking Fund Provisions: Sinking fund provisions do not apply to the Class B Non-Voting Common Stock.

 

Liability to Further Calls or Assessment by the Issuer: Class B Non-Voting Common Stock are not subject to additional capital calls or assessment by the Company.

 

Cumulative Voting: Class B Non-Voting Common Stock do not have cumulative voting rights.

 

Restrictions on Alienability: Shares of the Company’s stock will be uncertificated, as provided under California law, and shall be entered in the books of the Company and registered as they are issued.

 

Within a reasonable time after the issuance or transfer of uncertificated shares, the Company shall send to the registered owner thereof a written notice (which may be in electronic form) that shall set forth the name of the Company, that the Company is organized under the laws of the State of California, the name of the Shareholder, the number and class (and the designation of the series, if any) of the Shares represented, and any restrictions on the transfer or registration of such Shares imposed by the Company’s articles of incorporation, Bylaws, any agreement among shareholders or any agreement between Shareholders and the Company. Such notice shall further set forth the identity of the person responsible for recording the ownership of the uncertificated Shares and the contact details for such person. These disclosures shall be displayed conspicuously on the document. Pursuant to California Corporations Code Sec. 417 (c).

 

Provisions Discriminating Against Shareholder Owning a Substantial Amount of Securities: There are no provisions discriminating against a Class B Non-Voting Common Stock Shareholder owning a substantial amount of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock.

 

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Rights of Shareholders That May Be Modified Otherwise Than By A Vote of A Majority or More of the Shares of Outstanding, Voting as a Class. Class B Non-Voting Common Stock Shareholders have no voting rights. A majority of the Class A Voting Common Stock is entitled to vote, either in person or by proxy, at any meeting of the voting Shareholders constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business of the Company, except as otherwise provided by the statute.

 

Provisions Relating to Shareholder Liability - Dissolution of the Company

 

Cal. Corp. Code Sec. 2011(a)(1)(B) states that causes of action against a dissolved corporation, whether arising before or after the dissolution of the Company, may be enforced against Shareholders if any of the assets of the dissolved corporation have been distributed to Shareholders, to the extent of their pro rata share of the claim or to the extent of the Company’s assets distributed to them upon dissolution of the Company, whichever is less.

 

A Shareholder’s total liability under this section may not exceed the total amount of assets of the dissolved Company distributed to the Shareholder upon dissolution of the Company.

 

Cal. Corp. Code Sec. 2011(a)(2) states that except as set forth in subdivision (c) below, all causes of action against a Shareholder of a dissolved corporation arising under the California Corporations Code are extinguished unless the claimant commences a proceeding to enforce the cause of action against that Shareholder of a dissolved corporation prior to the earlier of the following:

 

(A) The expiration of the statute of limitations applicable to the cause of action.

 

(B) Four years after the effective date of the dissolution of the corporation.

 

Cal. Corp. Code Sec. 2011(a)(3) states that as a matter of procedure only, and not for purposes of determining liability, Shareholders of the dissolved corporation may be sued in the corporate name of the corporation upon any cause of action against the corporation. This section does not affect the rights of the corporation or its creditors under Section 2009, or the rights, if any, of creditors under the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act, which may arise against the shareholders of a corporation.

 

Annual Report to Shareholders. The Board of Directors will cause an annual report to be sent to the shareholders not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year adopted by the Company. This report will be sent at least 15 days (if third-class mail is used, 35 days) before the annual meeting of shareholders to be held during the next fiscal year and in the manner specified in the Bylaws. The annual report will contain a balance sheet as of the end of the fiscal year and an income statement.

 

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ONGOING REPORTING AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR

 

The Company will be required to make annual and semi-annual filings with the SEC. The Company will make annual filings on Form 1-K, which will be due by the end of April each year and will include audited financial statements for the previous fiscal year. The Company will make semi-annual filings on Form 1-SA, which will be due by September 28 each year, which will include unaudited financial statements for the six months to June 30. The Company will also file a Form 1-U to announce important events such as the loss of a senior officer, a change in auditors, or certain types of capital-raising. The Company will be required to keep making these reports unless it files a Form 1-Z to exit the reporting system, which it will only be able to do if it has less than 300 shareholders of record and have filed at least one Form 1-K.

 

At least every 12 months, the Company will file a post-qualification amendment to the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular forms a part, to include the Company’s recent financial statements.

 

The Company may supplement the information in this Offering Circular by filing a Supplement with the SEC.

 

All these filings will be available on the SEC’s EDGAR filing system. You should read all the available information before investing.

 

Relaxed Ongoing Reporting Requirements

 

If the Company becomes a public reporting Company in the future, it will be required to publicly report on an ongoing basis as an “emerging growth company” (as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, which the company refers to as the JOBS Act) under the reporting rules set forth under the Exchange Act. For so long as the Company remains an “emerging growth company,” the Company may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other Exchange Act reporting companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” including but not limited to:

 

  not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;

 

  taking advantage of extensions of time to comply with certain new or revised financial accounting standards;

 

  being permitted to comply with reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in the Company’s periodic reports and proxy statements; and

 

  being exempt from the requirement to hold a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

 

If the Company becomes a public reporting company in the future, the Company expects to take advantage of these reporting exemptions until it is no longer an emerging growth company. The Company would remain an “emerging growth company” for up to five years, although if the market value of its Common Stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, the Company would cease to be an “emerging growth company” as of the following December 31.

 

If the Company does not become a public reporting company under the Exchange Act for any reason, the Company will be required to publicly report on an ongoing basis under the reporting rules set forth in Regulation A for Tier 2 issuers. The ongoing reporting requirements under Regulation A are more relaxed than for “emerging growth companies” under the Exchange Act. The differences include, but are not limited to, being required to file only annual and semi-annual reports, rather than annual and quarterly reports. Annual reports are due within 120 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year, and semi-annual reports are due within 90 calendar days after the end of the first six months of the issuer’s fiscal year.

 

In either case, the Company will be subject to ongoing public reporting requirements that are less rigorous than Exchange Act rules for companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” and its shareholders could receive less information than they might expect to receive from more mature public companies.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

 

Financial Statements

Year Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

 

(Expressed in United States Dollars)

 

 

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Index to Financial Statements

 

 

  Page
   
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT F-1
   
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:  
   
Balance Sheets F-3
   
Statements of Operations F-4
   
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity F-5
   
Statements of Cash Flows F-6
   
Notes to Financial Statements F-7

 

 

 

 

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT

 

To the Board of Directors of
California Tequila, Inc.

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

 

Opinion

 

We have audited the financial statements of California Tequila, Inc., which comprise the balance sheets as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.

 

In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of California Tequila, Inc., as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of California Tequila, Inc. and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Emphasis of Matter Regarding Restatement

 

As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the 2020 and 2019 financial statements have been restated to correct a misstatement. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

 

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about California Tequila, Inc.’s ability to continue as a going concern for period of twelve months from the end of the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements

 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users made on the basis of these financial statements.

 

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

 

Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.

 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.

 

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Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of California Tequila, Inc.’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.

 

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.

 

Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about California Tequila, Inc.’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

 

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control–related matters that we identified during the audit.

 

 

 

July 1, 2021

 

Los Angeles, California

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Balance Sheets

 

 

As of December 31,  2020   2019 
(USD $ in Dollars)        
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash & cash equivalents  $26,419   $39 
Accounts receivable—net   541,424    78,590 
Inventories   705,171    186,571 
Total current assets   1,273,014    265,201 
           
Property and equipment, net   34,682    - 
Tequila barrel inventory   259,011    259,011 
Other assets   872    872 
Total assets  $1,567,579   $525,083 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $98,839   $- 
Line of credit   -    10,504 
Loan payable, current portion   255,218    46,984 
Interest payable   39,415    21,500 
Due to related party   30,000    30,000 
Total current liabilities   423,472    108,988 
           
Loan payable   199,009    - 
Total liabilities   622,481    108,988 
           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Common stock   8,457    - 
Additional paid-in capital   936,003    - 
Subscription receivable   (92,989)   - 
Members equity   -    (166,641)
Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit)   93,628    582,737 
           
Total stockholders' equity   945,098    416,095 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $1,567,579   $525,084 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Statements of Operations

 

 

For Fiscal Year Ended December 31,  2020   2019 
(USD $ in Dollars)        
Net revenue  $1,379,225   $901,570 
Cost of goods sold   825,366    338,405 
Gross profit   553,859    563,165 
           
Operating expenses          
General and administrative   658,930    369,829 
Sales and marketing   114,442    26,531 
Total operating expenses   773,371    396,360 
           
Operating income/(loss)   (219,512)   166,805 
           
Interest expense   16,747    7,500 
Other income   (4,000)   (750)
Income/(Loss) before provision for income taxes   (232,259)   160,055 
Provision/(Benefit) for income taxes   -    - 
           
Net income/(Net Loss)  $(232,259)  $160,055 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

For Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2020 and 20119 
                             
   Common Stock                   Total 
           Additional Paid-   Subscription   Members'   Accumulated   Stockholders' 
(in $US)  Shares   Amount   In Capital   Receivable   Equity   Deficit   Equity 
Balance—December 31, 2018   -   $-   $-   $-   $(164,589)  $422,682   $258,093 
Net income   -    -    -    -    -    160,055    160,055 
Distributions   -    -    -    -    (2,052)   -    (2,052)
Balance—December 31, 2019  $-   $-   $-   $-   $(166,641)  $582,737   $416,095 
Conversion to a C corporation   8,150,000    8,150    (7,150)   -    166,641    (167,641)   - 
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs           306,603               307               943,152               (92,989   )           -               -               850,470    
Dividends   -    -    -    -    -    (89,208)   (89,208)
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    (232,259)   (232,259)
Balance—December 31, 2020  $8,456,603   $8,457   $936,003   $(92,989)  $-   $93,628   $945,098 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

For Fiscal Year Ended December 31,  2020   2019 
(USD $ in Dollars)        
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net income/(loss)  $(232,259)  $160,055 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:          
Bad debt expense   38,048    13,925 
Depreciation   1,485    - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (510,138)   (59,978)
Inventory   (518,600)   (123,085)
Accounts payable   98,839    (7,825)
Interest payable   17,915    7,500 
Other current liabilities   -    (3,300)
Net cash used in operating activities   (1,104,711)   (12,710)
           
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchase of property and equipment   (36,167)   - 
Net cash used in investing activities   (36,167)   - 
           
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Proceeds from loan payable   416,500      
Line of credit repayment   (10,504)   (3,524)
Issuance of common stock   850,470      
Dividends / distributions   (89,208)   (2,052)
Net cash provided/(used) by financing activities   1,167,258    (5,576)
           
Change in cash   26,380    (18,286)
Cash—beginning of year   39    18,325 
Cash—end of year  $26,419   $39 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION          
Cash paid during the year for interest  $-   $- 
Cash paid during the year for income taxes  $-   $- 

 

For Fiscal Year Ended December 31,  2020   2019 
(USD $ in Dollars)        
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net income/(loss)  $(232,259)  $160,055 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:          
Bad debt expense   38,048    13,925 
Depreciation   30,264    - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (510,138)   (59,978)
Inventory   (547,379)   (123,085)
Accounts payable   98,839    (7,825)
Interest payable   17,915    7,500 
Other current liabilities   -    (3,300)
Net cash used in operating activities   (1,104,711)   (12,710)
           
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchase of property and equipment   (36,167)   - 
Net cash used in investing activities   (36,167)   - 
           
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Proceeds from loan payable   416,500      
Line of credit repayment   (10,504)   (3,524)
Issuance of common stock   850,470      
Dividends / distributions   (89,208)   (2,052)
Net cash provided/(used) by financing activities   1,167,258    (5,576)
           
Change in cash   26,380    (18,286)
Cash—beginning of year   39    18,325 
Cash—end of year  $26,419   $39 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION          
Cash paid during the year for interest  $-   $- 
Cash paid during the year for income taxes  $-   $- 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Notes to Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 AND December 31, 2019

 

1.NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

California Tequila, LLC was formed on May 20, 2002 in the state of California. The financial statements of California Tequila, LLC, (which may be referred to as the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company’s headquarters is located in the Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

 

California Tequila was created to import and distribute the AsomBroso brand tequila, a high-end ultra premium tequila made in the Jalisco region of Mexico. Products are distributed worldwide. We have been awarded multiple honors from the Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” and “Top Tequila” in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

 

On April 27, 2020, the Company converted from a LLC to a California C corporation.

 

2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The accompanying unaudited financial statements do not include all the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of the unaudited financial statements for the years presented have been included.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates will occur in the near term.

 

Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements include inventory and cost of goods sold, equity transactions and contingencies.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Company has a limited operating history. The Company's business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the United States. A host of factors beyond the Company's control could cause fluctuations in these conditions. Adverse conditions may include recession, downturn or otherwise, local competition or changes in consumer taste. These adverse conditions could affect the Company's financial condition and the results of its operations.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Notes to Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 AND December 31, 2019

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company maintains its cash with a major financial institution located in the United States of America, which it believes to be credit worthy. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures balances up to $250,000. At times, the Company may maintain balances in excess of the federally insured limits.

 

The Company had certain customers whose revenue individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total revenue. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, one customer account for 64% and 62% of revenue, respectively. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, one customer accounted for 68% and 88% of accounts receivable.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include all cash in banks. The Company’s cash are deposited in demand accounts at financial institutions that management believes are creditworthy.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment on receipt of invoice or within 15 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer. Payments of accounts receivable are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer's remittance advice or, if unspecified, are applied to the earliest unpaid invoices.

 

The Company estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon an evaluation of the current status of receivables, historical experience, and other factors as necessary. It is reasonably possible that the Company’s estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts will change. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded bad debt expense of $38,048 and $13,925, respectively, to write off receivables deemed uncollectible.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on an average cost basis. Inventory includes finished goods and work in progress.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Normal repairs and maintenance costs are charged to earnings as incurred and additions and major improvements are capitalized. The cost of assets retired or otherwise disposed of and the related depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in the period of disposal and the resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to earnings.

 

Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the related asset type using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes. The estimated service lives for property and equipment ranges from five to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the useful life of the asset or the lease term.

 

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

 

Long-lived assets such as property and equipment are periodically evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. We look for indicators of a trigger event for asset impairment and pay special attention to any adverse change in the extent or manner in which the asset is being used or in its physical condition. Assets are grouped and evaluated for impairment at the lowest level of which there are identifiable cash flows, which is generally at a location level. Assets are reviewed using factors including, but not limited to, our future operating plans and projected cash flows. The determination of whether impairment has occurred is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows directly related to the assets, compared to the carrying value of the assets. If the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows of the assets does not exceed the carrying value of the assets, full or partial impairment may exist. If the asset carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is determined using an income approach, which requires discounting the estimated future cash flows associated with the asset.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Notes to Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 AND December 31, 2019

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reporting in the financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes related primarily to differences between the basis of receivables, property and equipment, intangible assets, and accrued expenses for financial and income tax reporting. The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences, which will either be taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

There is a 100% valuation allowance against the net operating losses generated by the Company at December 31, 2020. The Company is taxed as a “C” Corporation as it converted from a LLC in April 2020.

 

The Company evaluates its tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken on income tax returns to determine if an accrual is necessary for uncertain tax positions. As of December 31, 2020, the unrecognized tax benefits accrual was zero. The Company will recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense if incurred.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity’s contracts to provide goods or services to customers.

 

Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to a customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The Company applies the following five steps in order to determine the appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized as it fulfills its obligations under each of its agreements: 1) identify the contract with a customer; 2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; 3) determine the transaction price; 4) allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract; and 5) recognize revenue as the performance obligation is satisfied.

 

The Company generates revenues by selling liquor products. The Company recognizes revenue from product sales when the goods have been delivered to the customer and the Company has satisfied its performance obligation.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Notes to Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 AND December 31, 2019

 

Advertising

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments included in current assets and current liabilities (such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of such instruments.

 

The inputs used to measure fair value are based on a hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used in valuation techniques. These levels, in order of highest to lowest priority, are described below:

 

Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2—Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.

 

Level 3—Unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment.

 

Subsequent Events

 

The Company considers events or transactions that occur after the balance sheets date, but prior to the issuance of the financial statements to provide additional evidence relative to certain estimates or to identify matters that require additional disclosure. Subsequent events have been evaluated through July 1, 2021, which is the date the financial statements were issued.

 

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

In February 2019, FASB issued ASU No. 2019-02, Leases, that requires organizations that lease assets, referred to as "lessees", to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. ASU 2019-02 will also require disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases and will include qualitative and quantitative requirements. The new standard for nonpublic entities will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on the financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In June 2019, FASB amended ASU No. 2019-07, Compensation – Stock Compensation, to expand the scope of Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. The new standard for nonpublic entities will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on the financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In August 2019, amendments to existing accounting guidance were issued through Accounting Standards Update 2019-15 to clarify the accounting for implementation costs for cloud computing arrangements. The amendments specify that existing guidance for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software also applies to implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on the financial statements and related disclosures.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Notes to Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 AND December 31, 2019

 

The FASB issues ASUs to amend the authoritative literature in ASC. There have been a number of ASUs to date, including those above, that amend the original text of ASC. Management believes that those issued to date either (i) provide supplemental guidance, (ii) are technical corrections, (iii) are not applicable to us or (iv) are not expected to have a significant impact our financial statements.

 

Restatement

 

The Company previously filed its financial statements for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 with an incorrect classification of tequila barrel inventory. The tequila barrel inventory of $259,011 was recorded in Property and equipment, net and Inventory as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The financial statements have been restated to properly reflect the tequila barrel inventory as a non-current asset in line item Tequila barrel inventory. The effect of the restatement was to decrease Property and equipment, net and increase Tequila barrel inventory in the amount of $259,011 at December 31, 2020, and decrease inventory and increase Tequila barrel Inventory in the amount of $259,011 at December 31, 2019. There was no impact on accumulated deficit, net loss, statement of changes in stockholders’ equity or operating cash loss for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

3.INVENTORY

 

Inventory was comprised of the following items:

 

As of December 31,  2020   2019 
Finished goods  $647,714   $48,684 
Work in progress   57,457    396,898 
Inventories, net  $705,171   $445,582 

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had $259,011 in tequila barrel inventory, which consists of tequila product held in barrels for several years before being sold. As such, the amounts are included in non-current assets on the balance sheets.

 

4.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, property and equipment, net consist of:

 

As of December 31,  2020   2019 
Office and warehouse equipment  $36,167    - 
Property and equipment, at cost   36,167    - 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (1,485)   - 
Property and Equipment, Net  $34,682   $- 

 

Depreciation expense for property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $1,485 and $0, respectively.

 

5.LOAN PAYABLE

 

Loan Payable

 

In September 2016, the Company entered into a loan agreement for $100,000. The loan was guaranteed by Richard Gamarra, the previous sole member of the Company. The loan incurs interest at 10% per annum and was originally due on March 31, 2017, however, terms have been extended and the note is presently due on demand.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Notes to Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 AND December 31, 2019

 

In 2019, an aggregate of $30,000 in repayments were made by Richard Gamarra on behalf of the Company. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, due to related party is $30,000.

 

The principal balance was reduced by product sales made to a customer owned by the noteholder. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded sales of $9,256 and $14,016, respectively, to this customer as note repayments.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had $37,727 and $46,984 in principal outstanding, and $29,000 and $21,500 in interest payable, respectively.

 

Line of Credit

 

During 2019, the Company had an outstanding credit line with American Express, which was repaid in 2020. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the outstanding balances were $0 and $10,504, respectively.

 

SBA Loan

 

On April 19, 2020, California Tequila, Inc., received an SBA Loan in the amount of $416,500 with an interest rate 3.75%. The monthly payment is $2,030, including principal and interest. The balance of principal and interest will be payable 30 years from the date of the promissory note.

 

6.CAPITALIZATION and equity transactions

 

On June 30, 2020, the articles of incorporation were amended and California Tequila, Inc. is authorized to issue a total of 20,000,000 Class A voting common stock shares and 1,500,000 Class B non-voting common shares, both at par value $0.01.

 

In 2020, the Company completed a Regulation CF offering and issued 306,603 shares of Class B non-voting common stock for gross proceeds of $1,067,653. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has a subscription receivable balance of $92,989 pertaining to this offering.

 

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had 8,150,000 shares and 306,603 shares of Class A and Class B common stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company issued dividend payments (distributions as a LLC) of $89,208 and $2,052, respectively.

 

7.Income Taxes

 

The Company intends to file its income tax return for the period ended December 31, 2020 by the due date set by the Internal Revenue Service. The tax return will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service under the statute of limitations for a period of three years from the date it is filed.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Notes to Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 AND December 31, 2019

 

Since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TJCA”), net operating losses can be carried forward indefinitely. The Federal net operating loss carryforward (since incorporation in April 2020) as of December 31, 2020 totaled 161,754. Net operating loss carryforwards for state income tax purposes approximate those available for Federal income tax purposes. The Company has a book to tax difference due to revenue recognition of contract revenue. It is likely that the net operating loss carryforwards will be exhausted in the tax return for the period ended December 31, 2020. Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. On the basis of this evaluation, the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will not recognize the benefits of the federal and state net deferred tax assets, and, as a result, full valuation allowance has been set against its net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020. The amount of the deferred tax asset to be realized could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced or increased.

 

The Company recognizes the impact of a tax position in the financial statements if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on a tax return upon examination by the relevant taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the position. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits.

 

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had no accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

 

The Company is subject to examination for its US federal and California jurisdictions for each year in which a tax return was filed.

 

8.Commitments and Contingencies

 

Operating Leases

 

During 2019 and 2018, the company paid month to month rent for an office space to Tangar 1, LLC.

 

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $26,088 and $28,725, respectively.

 

Contingencies

 

The Company’s operations are subject to a variety of local and state regulations. Failure to comply with one or more of those regulations could result in fines, restrictions on its operations, or losses of permits that could result in the Company ceasing operations.

 

Litigation and Claims

 

From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of operations in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2020, there were no pending or threatened lawsuits that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the results of the Company’s operations.

 

9.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through July 1, 2021, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.

 

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CALIFORNIA TEQUILA, INC.

Notes to Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 AND December 31, 2019

 

In March 2021, the Company filed an offering statement for a Regulation A+ offering of Class B non-voting shares.

 

There have been no other events or transactions during this time which would have a material effect on these financial statements.

 

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