We are not responsible for maintaining premiums or other expenses related to maintaining the underlying life insurance contracts. Ownership of the underlying life insurance policies, and the related obligation to maintain such policies, remains with the entity that holds such policies.
We use an estimation methodology to project cash flows and returns as presented. The estimation model requires many assumptions, including, but not limited to the following: (i) an assumption that the distinct number of lives in our portfolio would exhibit similar experience to a statistically diverse portfolio from which mortality tables have been created; (ii) an assumption that the life expectancies (the “LE” or “LEs”) provided by LE providers represent the actuarial mean of the life expectancies of the insureds in our portfolio, (iii) the weighted average of the LEs provided by the LE providers represents an appropriate method for adjusting for discrepancies in the LEs; (iv) life expectancy tables and projections are accurate; (v) the minimum premiums calculated based on the in-force illustrations provided by life insurance carriers are accurate and will not change over the course of the lifetime of our portfolio; and (vi) the Holders’ Lender fees, MRI fees, and insurance, servicing and custodial fees will not change materially over time. While this method of modeling cash flows is helpful in providing a theoretical expectation of potential returns that might be produced from our NIBs portfolio, actual cash flows and returns inevitably will be different (possibly materially) due to the fact that predicting the exact date of death of any individual is virtually impossible. The provision of a theoretical cash flow model is by no means any guarantee of any results. The actual performance of these NIB interests (as well as our future expectations as to what such performance might be) may differ substantially from our expectations, especially if any of the assumptions change or differ from our initial assumptions. These portfolios currently contain only 130 fractionalized policies on 71 individual insureds, though insurance rating agencies have stated that at least 1,000 lives are required to achieve actuarial stability. Many risk factors beyond these assumptions may result in our expectations being incorrect; therefore, no assurance can be given that these estimated results will occur.
During March 2015, we agreed to pay $150,000 in cash, issue 1,130,000 shares of common stock and forgive a note receivable with an outstanding amount of $150,000 in exchange for relief of a $1,493,254 note payable and the receipt of NIBs. The net consideration given for the relief of the note payable and receipt of NIBs totaled $1,493,254 and $7,846,746, respectively, for a total of $9,340,000. The holder of the shares issued pursuant to the transaction was given the right to require us to redeem 187,500 shares for $8.00 per share ($1,500,000 in total). On June 9, 2015, the holder exercised a portion of the redemption right relating to 93,750 shares and, as a result, the Company paid the holder $750,000 to redeem the shares. On March 25, 2016, the holder exercised the redemption right in relation to the remaining shares and on April 12, 2016, the Company paid the holder an additional $750,000 to redeem the remaining shares. At March 31, 2016, the $750,000 associated with the redemption had been classified on the balance sheet as Mandatorily Redeemable Common Stock.
Common Stock to be Issued for settlement of debt and receipt of Net Insurance Benefits
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, 2015-14 and 2016-8 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. The core principal of the ASUs is that an entity should recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASUs also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of this standard. As a result, the standard and related amendments will be effective for the Company for its fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018, including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early application is permitted, but not before the original effective date of April 1, 2017. Entities are allowed to transition to the new standard by either retrospective application or recognizing the cumulative effect. The Company is currently evaluating the guidance, including which transition approach will be applied and the estimated impact it will have on our consolidated financial statements. The Company does not believe adoption of the ASUs will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
On June 2, 2015, the Company entered into an 8% convertible debenture agreement with Satco International, Ltd., that allows for borrowings of up to $3,000,000. The holder originally had the option to convert the outstanding principal and accrued interest to unregistered, restricted common stock of the Company on June 2, 2016. Per the agreement, the number of shares issuable at conversion shall be determined by the quotient obtained by dividing the outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest by 90% of the 90 day average closing price of the Company’s common stock from the date the notice of conversion is received; and the price at which the Debenture may be converted will be no lower than $1.00 per share. The original maturity date was June 2, 2016, but was later extended to May 31, 2017. See footnote 17 “Subsequent Events” for discussion on an extension of the due date and the conversion rights to August 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2016, the Company owed $700,000 under the agreement.
months, or through June 15, 2017. While the Company believes it have sufficient liquidity and capital resources to fund its projected operating requirements through June 15, 2017, it does not anticipate having adequate cash flows from operations for three to four years, and until a revenue stream has been established, it will require debt or equity financing to fund its current and intended business and any future purchases of NIBs.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under which the Company is expected to be able to realize its assets and satisfy its liabilities in the normal course of business. To continue as a going concern beyond the year ended March 31, 2017, and in order to continue to purchase NIBs, the Company will need to raise additional capital to fund operations and purchase NIBs. Absent additional financing, the Company will not have the resources to execute its current business plan and continue operations.