Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Introduction
You should read the matters described and incorporated by reference in “Risk Factors” and the other cautionary statements made in this Report, and incorporated by reference herein, as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this Report. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this Report will prove to be accurate and therefore prospective investors are encouraged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Other than as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, even though our situation may change in the future.
This information should be read in conjunction with the interim unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the audited financial statements and notes thereto and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2021 (the “Annual Report”).
Certain capitalized terms used below and otherwise defined below, have the meanings given to such terms in the footnotes to our consolidated financial statements included above under “Part I - Financial Information” – “Item 1. Financial Statements”.
In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we may rely on and refer to information regarding the industries in which we operate in general from market research reports, analyst reports and other publicly available information. Although we believe that this information is reliable, we cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of this information, and we have not independently verified any of it.
Unless the context requires otherwise, references to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “Reliant”, “Reliant Holdings” and “Reliant Holdings, Inc.” refer specifically to Reliant Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
In addition, unless the context otherwise requires and for the purposes of this Report only:
| ● | “Exchange Act” refers to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; |
| ● | “SEC” or the “Commission” refers to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; and |
| ● | “Securities Act” refers to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. |
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Summary of The Information Contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is provided in addition to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes to assist readers in understanding our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. MD&A is organized as follows:
| ● | Overview. Summary of our operations. |
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| ● | Plan of Operations. A description of our plan of operations for the next 12 months including required funding. |
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| ● | Results of Operations. An analysis of our financial results comparing the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. |
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| ● | Liquidity and Capital Resources. An analysis of changes in our consolidated balance sheets and cash flows and discussion of our financial condition. |
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| ● | Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. Accounting estimates that we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated in our reported financial results and forecasts. |
Overview
Corporate Information
Our principal executive offices are located at 12343 Hymeadow Drive, Suite 3-A, Austin, Texas 78750, and our telephone number is (512) 407-2623.
Summary Description of Business Operations
Residential Pools
We, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Reliant Pools (which has been in operation since September 2013), are an award winning, custom, swimming pool construction company located in the greater Austin, Texas market. We assist customers with the design of, and then construct, recreational pools which blend in with the surroundings, geometric pools which complement the home’s architecture and water features (e.g., waterfalls and negative edge pools) which provide the relaxing sounds of moving water. Moving forward, we plan on expanding our operations through an accretive business model in which we plan to acquire competitors in both the custom pool construction and pool maintenance/service industries locally, regionally, and nationally, funding permitting.
To date, the majority of our growth has been through referral business. We offer a wide variety of pool projects based upon price and the desires of the client. When our sales personnel meet with a prospective customer, we provide them with an array of projects from the basic pool building to more high-end projects that may include waterfalls, mason work, backyard lighting and in-ground spas to highlight the outdoor living experience.
Custom Homes
On October 10, 2018, the Company incorporated a new wholly-owned subsidiary in Texas, Reliant Custom Homes, Inc. The Company is exploring opportunities to expand operations in the Austin, Texas area as a custom home builder. To date, the Company has engaged a consultant in connection with custom home builder services, and has purchased land located in Lago Vista, Texas, in the Texas Hill Country, outside of Austin, Texas, on which it intends to construct a custom home which it then plans to sell. Current plans are for the custom home to be approximately 2,300 square feet. In April 2020, the Company obtained a construction loan for $221,000 for the construction costs associated with the build, of which $53,415 was outstanding as of June 30, 2022, which funds were used for building materials. The loan has been renewed and has been extended through October 28, 2022. To date, the Company’s subcontractors have completed the framing and the Company plans to begin roofing the home in the next several weeks. The Company currently estimates completing construction on the home sometime in the third or fourth quarters of fiscal 2022.
The construction of our planned custom home is being conducted under the supervision of an on-site construction manager. Substantially all of our construction work has been, and is planned to continue to be performed by independent subcontractors under contracts that establish a specific scope of work at an agreed-upon price. In addition, we anticipate that our construction field manager will interact with homebuyers throughout the construction process and instruct homebuyers on post-closing home maintenance.
We plan to maintain efficient construction operations and use industry and company-specific construction practices.
Generally, we anticipate the construction materials to be used in our home builder operations will be readily available from numerous sources. However, the cost of certain building materials, especially lumber, steel, concrete, copper, and petroleum-based materials, is influenced by changes in global commodity prices, national tariffs, and other foreign trade factors. Additionally, the ability to consistently source qualified labor at reasonable prices may be challenging and we cannot determine the extent to which necessary building materials and labor will be available at reasonable prices in the future.
We currently anticipate building custom homes on a build-to-order basis where we do not begin construction of the home until we have a signed contract with a customer. However, we may in the future also build speculative (“spec”) homes, which would allow us to compete with existing homes available in the market, especially for homebuyers that require a home within a short time frame.
We plan to market our custom home services beginning in the next few weeks.
Plan of Operations
We had a working capital deficit of $176,275 as of June 30, 2022. With our current cash on hand, expected revenues, and based on our current average monthly expenses, we don’t currently anticipate the need for additional funding in order to continue our operations at their current levels and to pay the costs associated with being a public company for the next 12 months. We may however require additional funding in the future to expand or complete acquisitions. Our plan for the next twelve months is to continue using the same marketing and management strategies and continue providing a quality product with excellent customer service while also seeking to expand our operations organically or through acquisitions as funding and opportunities arise, and, as discussed above, we have also purchased a homesite which we intend to construct a custom home on which we then plan to sell. As our business continues to grow, customer feedback will be integral in making small adjustments to improve the product and overall customer experience. We plan to raise additional required funding when required through the sale of debt or equity, which may not be available on favorable terms, if at all, and may, if sold, cause significant dilution to existing stockholders. If we are unable to access additional capital moving forward, it may hurt our ability to grow and to generate future revenues.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have seen a sharp increase in demand for pools, which we attribute to more people working from home, and sheltering in place. We currently have a backlog which continues into August 2022. We are unclear whether the current demand for pools will continue, if and when, individuals begin working from their offices again. Notwithstanding that, things are currently getting back to close to normal (with a few exceptions) as to the availability of equipment, after experiencing delays in obtaining required equipment from the 2021 winter storms which affected the Austin area and supply chain constraints. Overall, demand for trade workers is extremely high, which has resulted in higher prices for pools, which we attempt to pass on to customers as much as possible.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
We had revenue of $1,046,820 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to revenue of $807,463 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $239,357 or 30% from the prior period. We recognize revenue based on the percentage that a job is complete rather than upon completion. As such, total revenue recognized for each period may be different than the product of total completed pools during each period multiplied by the average pool contract price of each pool during such period, as the construction of certain pools may have started in one period and ended in another. Revenue increased during the current period due to an increase in pool count during the comparable periods and general timing of contracts as well as the higher priced pools being completed in the current period. We have seen an increase in the demand for pools since March 2020, which we believe is due to more people working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We had cost of goods sold of $729,525 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to cost of goods sold of $498,860 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $230,665 or 46% from the prior period.
Cost of goods sold increased mainly due to an increase in masonry, stone and tile installed in and around our pools and coping expenses associated therewith and increased labor and other costs, mainly due to increased costs of materials and labor due to supply constraints and increases in pricing due to inflation. The timing of our cost of goods sold is materially impacted based on the overall scope and timing of the projects we are working on. In general, costs of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were higher than for the three months ended June 30, 2021, due to an increase in the number of pools we are building and an overall increase in material and labor costs due to inflation and in certain cases supply constraints. The expenses which attributed to the increase in cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021, included:
| | For the Three | | | For the Three | | | | | | | |
| | Months Ended | | | Months Ended | | | Increase / | | | Percentage | |
Cost of Goods Sold Expense | | June 30, 2022 | | | June 30, 2021 | | | (Decrease) | | | Change | |
Cost of decking | | $ | 71,506 | | | $ | 53,110 | | | $ | 18,396 | | | | 34.6 | % |
Plaster used in the construction of pools | | | 34,925 | | | | 17,899 | | | | 17,026 | | | | 95.1 | % |
Gunite used in the construction of pools | | | 65,870 | | | | 82,769 | | | | (16,899 | ) | | | -20.4 | % |
Pool equipment used to filter and circulate the water used in our pools | | | 95,810 | | | | 88,239 | | | | 7,571 | | | | 8.6 | % |
Masonry, stone and tile installed in and around our pools and coping expenses associated therewith | | | 79,950 | | | | 44,021 | | | | 35,929 | | | | 81.6 | % |
Excavation and steel expenses | | | 98,610 | | | | 81,829 | | | | 16,781 | | | | 20.5 | % |
Other, including labor | | | 282,854 | | | | 130,993 | | | | 151,861 | | | | 115.9 | % |
Total | | $ | 729,525 | | | $ | 498,860 | | | $ | 230,665 | | | | 46.2 | % |
Cost of goods sold represents our pool construction costs, including raw materials, outsourced labor, installed equipment, tile and coping expenses, excavation costs and permit expenses. We anticipate our cost of goods sold increasing in approximate proportion to increases in revenue and decreasing in approximate proportion to decreases in revenue, moving forward, as our cost of goods sold are factored into the price we charge for our pools and represent the cost of pool construction, the majority of which is not fixed and varies depending on the total number of pools and construction projects we complete during each period and the size and complexity of such projects.
We had a gross margin of $317,295 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a gross margin of $308,603 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $8,692 or 3% from the prior period due to the reasons described above. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue was 30.3% and 38.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue decreased due to higher construction costs resulting from increased demand for materials and labor and increased material and labor costs.
We had operating expenses consisting solely of general and administrative expenses of $199,786 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to operating expenses consisting solely of general and administrative expenses of $217,890 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 (including $12,333 of stock-based expenses described below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”). Operating expenses decreased by $18,104 or 8% from the prior period mainly due to the stock-based compensation expenses in the 2021 period, as discussed in greater detail below.
We had interest income of $117 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to interest income of $6 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Interest income was in connection with interest generated by funds the Company maintained in its savings account.
We had interest expense of $1,186 and $90, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, due to interest paid in connection with loans for Company vehicles, including a car used by our Chief Executive Officer and amounts outstanding on our construction loan, each as described in greater detail under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below.
We had no gain on forgiveness of debt for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a gain on forgiveness of debt of $51,577 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The gain on forgiveness of debt for the three months ended June 30, 2021, was in connection with the forgiveness of the PPP Note as discussed below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”.
We had net income of $116,440 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net loss of $142,206 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, a decrease in net loss of $25,766 or 18%, mainly due to the $230,665 or 46% increase in cost of goods sold, offset by the $239,357 increase in revenues and the $18,104 decrease in general and administrative expenses.
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
We had revenue of $2,078,104 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to revenue of $1,390,524 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $687,580 or 49% from the prior period. We recognize revenue based on the percentage that a job is complete rather than upon completion. As such, total revenue recognized for each period may be different than the product of total completed pools during each period multiplied by the average pool contract price of each pool during such period, as the construction of certain pools may have started in one period and ended in another. Revenue increased during the current period due to an increase in pool count during the comparable periods and general timing of contracts as well as the higher priced pools being completed in the current period. We have seen an increase in the demand for pools since March 2020, which we believe is due to more people working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We had cost of goods sold of $1,548,109 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to cost of goods sold of $971,365 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $576,744 or 59% from the prior period.
Cost of goods sold increased mainly due to an increase in masonry, stone and tile installed in and around our pools and coping expenses associated therewith and increased labor and other costs, mainly due to increased costs of materials and labor due to supply constraints and increases in pricing due to inflation. The timing of our cost of goods sold is materially impacted based on the overall scope and timing of the projects we are working on. In general, costs of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were higher than for the six months ended June 30, 2021, due to an increase in the number of pools we are building and an overall increase in material and labor costs due to inflation and in certain cases supply constraints. The expenses which attributed to the increase in cost of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, included:
| | For the Six | | | For the Six | | | | | | | |
| | Months Ended | | | Months Ended | | | Increase/ | | | Percentage | |
Cost of Goods Sold Expense | | June 30, 2022 | | | June 30, 2021 | | | (Decrease) | | | Change | |
Cost of decking | | $ | 175,514 | | | $ | 102,855 | | | $ | 72,659 | | | | 70.6 | % |
Plaster used in the construction of pools | | | 73,256 | | | | 50,758 | | | | 22,498 | | | | 44.3 | % |
Gunite used in the construction of pools | | | 155,039 | | | | 130,949 | | | | 24,090 | | | | 18.4 | % |
Pool equipment used to filter and circulate the water used in our pools | | | 232,608 | | | | 145,474 | | | | 87,134 | | | | 59.9 | % |
Masonry, stone and tile installed in and around our pools and coping expenses associated therewith | | | 259,682 | | | | 114,443 | | | | 145,239 | | | | 126.9 | % |
Excavation and steel expenses | | | 189,653 | | | | 164,597 | | | | 25,056 | | | | 15.2 | % |
Other, including labor | | | 462,357 | | | | 262,289 | | | | 200,068 | | | | 76.3 | % |
Total | | $ | 1,548,109 | | | $ | 971,365 | | | $ | 576,744 | | | | 59.4 | % |
Cost of goods sold represents our pool construction costs, including raw materials, outsourced labor, installed equipment, tile and coping expenses, excavation costs and permit expenses. We anticipate our cost of goods sold increasing in approximate proportion to increases in revenue and decreasing in approximate proportion to decreases in revenue, moving forward, as our cost of goods sold are factored into the price we charge for our pools and represent the cost of pool construction, the majority of which is not fixed and varies depending on the total number of pools and construction projects we complete during each period and the size and complexity of such projects.
We had a gross margin of $529,995 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a gross margin of $419,159 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $110,836 or 26% from the prior period due to the reasons described above. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue was 25.5% and 30.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue decreased due to higher construction costs resulting from increased demand for materials and labor and increased material and labor costs.
We had operating expenses consisting solely of general and administrative expenses of $414,931 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to operating expenses consisting solely of general and administrative expenses of $733,735 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (including $349,333 of stock-based expenses described below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”). Operating expenses decreased by $318,804 or 43% from the prior period mainly due to the stock-based compensation expenses in the 2021 period, as discussed in greater detail below.
We had interest income of $206 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to interest income of $6 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Interest income was in connection with interest generated by funds the Company maintained in its savings account.
We had interest expense of $1,659 and $493, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, due to interest paid in connection with loans for Company vehicles, including a car used by our Chief Executive Officer and amounts outstanding on our construction loan, each as described in greater detail under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below.
We had a gain on forgiveness of debt of $51,577 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to no gain or loss on the forgiveness of debt for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The gain on forgiveness of debt for the three months ended June 30, 2021, was in connection with the forgiveness of the PPP Note as discussed below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”.
We had net income of $113,611 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net loss of $263,486 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase in net income of $377,097 or 143%, mainly due to the $687,580 increase in revenues and $318,804 decrease in general and administrative expenses, offset by the $110,836 increase in cost of goods sold and $51,577 decrease in gain on forgiveness of debt, each as described above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We had total assets of $582,258 as of June 30, 2022, consisting of total current assets of $486,770, which included cash of $256,548, house and real estate inventory of $184,996, federal income tax receivable of $416, contract assets of $24,195, accounts receivable of $1,405, and prepaid expenses of $19,210, equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, of $50,668 and right-of-use asset of $44,820. Federal income tax receivable relates to a payment made by the Company to the United States Treasury in March 2016, in anticipation of the Federal income tax the Company estimated would be owed at the end of the 2016 calendar year. There was no tax due for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 or 2021, due to the Company’s net losses, the utilization of a net loss carryforward and application of prepaid taxes. Included in real estate inventory as of June 30, 2022 is the value of the land and construction costs incurred to date, which the Company acquired in the third quarter of 2019, and is currently building a custom home on, as discussed above. Contract assets include estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts. Equipment relates to the vehicle discussed below.
We had total liabilities of $700,517 as of June 30, 2022, which included current liabilities of $663,045, including accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $59,100, contract liabilities, relating to billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted jobs of $515,219, current portion of note payable of $10,451, construction loan of $53,415, and current portion of right-of-use liability of $24,860, and long-term liabilities consisting of a long-term note payable, net of current portion, of $17,445 relating to certain vehicles (discussed below) and $20,027 of right-to-use liability.
On February 11, 2020, we purchased a Hyundai Genesis G80. The Vehicle had a total purchase price of $50,616, including $11,000 which was paid as a down payment in cash. We entered into a term note, secured by the vehicle, for the remaining amount of the purchase price, which amount accrues interest at the rate of 3.99% per annum and is payable at the rate of $660 per month through maturity on February 27, 2025.
On April 28, 2020, the Company secured a construction loan from First United Bank and Trust Company to be used to develop the land purchased in the third quarter of 2019. The loan is in the amount of $221,000, bears interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum and is currently repayable on October 28, 2022. As of June 30, 2022 a total of $53,415 was outstanding on the loan.
On October 26, 2021, we purchased a Nissan Rogue for use by Mr. May. The vehicle had a total purchase price of $29,931, including $10,000 which was paid as a down payment in cash. We entered into a term note, secured by the vehicle, for the remaining amount of the purchase price, which amount accrues interest at the rate of 6.54% per annum and is payable at the rate of $336 per month through maturity on May 26, 2027.
On May 11, 2020, we (through Reliant Pools) received a loan (the “Loan”) from Wells Fargo Bank N.A. (the “Lender”) in the principal amount of $51,113, pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was enacted on March 27, 2020. The Loan was evidenced by a promissory note (the “Note”), dated effective May 4, 2020, issued by the Company to the Lender. The Note was unsecured, was to mature on May 4, 2022 and accrued interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum, payable monthly commencing on November 2, 2020, following an initial deferral period as specified under the PPP. Proceeds from the Loan were available to the Company to fund designated expenses, including certain payroll costs, rent, utilities and other permitted expenses, in accordance with the PPP. Under the terms of the PPP, up to the entire amount of principal and accrued interest could be forgiven to the extent Loan proceeds were used for qualifying expenses as described in the CARES Act and applicable implementing guidance issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the PPP (including that up to 60% of such Loan funds were used for payroll). The Company used the entire Loan amount for designated qualifying expenses and applied for forgiveness of the respective Loan in accordance with the terms of the PPP. On April 27, 2021, the Company was notified that the outstanding principal and accrued interest for the PPP Loan was forgiven in full by the SBA.
We had a working capital deficit of $176,275 as of June 30, 2022, compared to a working capital deficit of $262,518 as of December 31, 2021.
We had $120,798 of net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $129,408 of net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Net cash used in operating activities for the 2022 period was mainly due to $139,275 of house and real estate inventory, a reduction of $68,507 in contract liabilities and $21,495 of accounts payable and accrued liabilities offset by $113,611 of net income. For the 2021 period, net cash provided by operating activities was mainly due to $349,333 of stock-based compensation and $86,607 of increase in contract liabilities, offset by $263,486 of net loss. Stock based compensation includes the issuance, on January 27, 2021, of 700,000 shares of restricted common stock to Elijah May, our sole officer and director, 200,000 shares of restricted common stock to Joel Hefner, the Vice President of Reliant Pools, a non-executive officer position, and 700,000 shares of restricted common stock to Michael Chavez, a consultant to the Company, each in consideration for services rendered. The shares were valued at $0.20 per share, the closing price of the Company’s stock on January 27, 2021. Also, on December 4, 2020, the Company entered into an investor relations agreement and issued a total of 200,000 shares of restricted common stock in exchange for a six-month service period. The stock was valued at $34,000 at the date of grant and was recognized over the service period. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized $337,000 of stock-based expense related to these shares.
We had $37,350 of net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, which was mainly due to $53,415 of proceeds from our construction loan offset by $10,127 of payments on the notes payable related to our vehicle loans and $5,938 of payments on right-of-use liability, as compared to $4,636 of cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021, which were due to payments on our vehicle loans.
We do not currently have any additional commitments or identified sources of additional capital from third parties or from our officers, directors or majority stockholders. Additional financing may not be available on favorable terms, if at all.
In the future, we may be required to seek additional capital by selling additional debt or equity securities, or otherwise be required to bring cash flows in balance when we approach a condition of cash insufficiency. The sale of additional equity or debt securities, if accomplished, may result in dilution to our then stockholders. Financing may not be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, or at all. In the event we are unable to raise additional funding and/or obtain revenues sufficient to support our expenses, we may be forced to curtail or abandon our business operations, and any investment in the Company could become worthless.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and such differences may be material.
“Note 1. The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and “Note 1. The Company, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Going Concern” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8, of the 2021 Annual Report, describe the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.