UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021

☐     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________.

Commission file number: 000-53316

(844) 762-7723

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, $0.00001 par value

(Title of class)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Applicable only to issuers involved in bankruptcy proceedings during the preceding five years:

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Applicable only to corporate issuers:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of May 14, 2021, there were 25,981,203 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value, issued and outstanding.

SOBR SAFE, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer

This Quarterly Report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations set forth under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Forward-looking statements also include statements in which words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “consider,” or similar expressions are used.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Our future results and shareholder values may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

Reverse Stock Split

At the open of market on June 8, 2020, our 1-for-33.26 reverse split of our common stock went effective with OTC Markets. As a result, all common stock share amounts, as well as share amounts and exercise and conversion prices in derivative security instruments have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.

ITEM 1 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, follow. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature.

SOBR SAFE, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.  

SOBR SAFE, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

SOBR SAFE, Inc.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2021

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SOBR Safe, Inc. (“SOBR Safe”), formerly TransBiotec, Inc., was incorporated as Imagine Media LTD. in August 2007 in the State of Delaware. A corporation also named TransBiotec, Inc. (“TransBiotec – CA”) was formed in the state of California July 4, 2004. Effective September 19, 2011, TransBiotec was acquired by TransBiotec - CA in a transaction classified as a reverse acquisition as the shareholders of TransBiotec - CA retained the majority of the outstanding common stock of TransBiotec after the share exchange. The consolidated financial statements represent the activity of TransBiotec - CA from July 4, 2004 forward, and the consolidated activity of SOBR Safe and TransBiotec - CA from September 19, 2011 forward. SOBR Safe and TransBiotec - CA are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Company” or “We”. The Company has developed and plans to market and sell a non-invasive alcohol sensing system which includes an ignition interlock. The Company has not generated any revenues from its operations.

On March 23, 2020, the Company filed a Definitive 14C providing notice that the Board of Directors has recommended, and that holders of a majority of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding stock voted, to approve the following.

The above actions taken by the Company’s stockholders became effective on or about May 21, 2020. The effective dates of the above actions were June 5, 2020 and April 20, 2020, respectively, and the actual reverse stock split ratio was 1-for-33.26. All share and per share amounts have been adjusted in these consolidated financial statements to reflect the effect of the reverse stock split. 

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) as promulgated in the United States of America and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2020, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2021.

In management’s opinion, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (including reclassifications and normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, and results of operations and cash flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority owned subsidiary, TransBiotec-CA. We have eliminated all intercompany transactions and balances between entities consolidated in these unaudited condensed financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Specifically, such estimates were made by the Company for the recoverability and useful lives of long-lived assets, the intellectual technology, the valuation of the derivative liabilities, beneficial conversion feature expenses, stock-based compensation and the valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Financial Instruments 

Pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, and ASC 825, Financial Instruments, an entity is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 and 825 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 and 825 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1

Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2

Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets: quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

Level 3

Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued interest payable, related party payables, notes payable, convertible debentures, and other liabilities. Pursuant to ASC 820 and 825, the fair value of our derivative liabilities is determined based on “Level 3” inputs. We believe that the recorded values of all of our other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations.

Cash

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents. The Company does not have any cash equivalents as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

Prepaid Expenses

Amounts incurred in advance of contractual performance or coverage periods are recorded as prepaid assets and recognized as expense in the period service or coverage is provided.

Beneficial Conversion Features

From time to time, the Company may issue convertible notes that may contain a beneficial conversion feature. A beneficial conversion feature exists on the date a convertible note is issued when the fair value of the underlying common stock to which the note is convertible into is in excess of the remaining unallocated proceeds of the note after first considering the allocation of a portion of the note proceeds to the fair value of the warrants, if related warrants have been granted. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature is recorded as a debt discount with a corresponding amount to additional paid-in capital. The debt discount is amortized to interest expense over the life of the note using the effective interest method.

Preferred Stock

We apply the guidance enumerated in ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” when determining the classification and measurement of preferred stock. Preferred shares subject to mandatory redemption (if any) are classified as liability instruments and are measured at fair value. We classify conditionally redeemable preferred shares (if any), which includes preferred shares that feature redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within our control, as temporary equity. At all other times, we classified our preferred shares in stockholders’ equity.

Minority Interest (Noncontrolling Interest)

A subsidiary of the Company has minority members representing ownership interests of 1.38% at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The Company accounts for these minority, or noncontrolling interests, pursuant to ASC 810-10-65 whereby gains and losses in a subsidiary with a noncontrolling interest are allocated to the noncontrolling interest based on the ownership percentage of the noncontrolling interest, even if that allocation results in a deficit noncontrolling interest balance.

Stock-based Compensation

The Company follows the guidance of the accounting provisions of ASC 718 “Share-based Compensation”, which requires the use of the fair-value based method to determine compensation for all arrangements under which employees and others receive shares of stock or equity instruments (warrants and options). The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options pricing model that uses assumptions for expected volatility, expected dividends, expected term, and the risk-free interest rate. The Company has not paid common stock dividends historically and does not expect to pay them in the future. Expected volatilities are based on weighted averages of the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock estimated over the expected term of the options. The expected term of options granted is derived using the “simplified method” which computes expected term as the average of the sum of the vesting term plus the contract term as historically the Company had limited activity surrounding its options. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the period of the expected term.

Research and Development

The Company accounts for its research and development costs pursuant to ASC 730, whereby it requires the Company to disclose the amounts of costs for company and customer-sponsored research and development activities, if material. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. The Company incurred research and development costs as it acquired new knowledge to bring about significant improvements in the functionality and design of its SOBR product. Research and development costs were $171,463 and $67,710 during the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Advertising and Marketing Costs

Advertising and marketing costs are charged to operations as incurred. Advertising and marketing costs were $26,242 and $0 during the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and are included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Tax

The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to ASC 740. Under ASC 740 deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss carry forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. 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. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. The Company has not recorded any deferred tax assets or liabilities at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 as these have been offset by a 100% valuation allowance.

Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share gives the effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period, including stock options, warrants and convertible instruments. Diluted net loss per share excludes all potentially issuable shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. Because the effect of the Company’s dilutive securities is anti-dilutive, diluted net loss per share is the same as basic loss per share for the periods presented.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Certain financial instruments potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash deposits. Cash held in operating accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits. Accounts at each institution are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000. While the Company monitors cash balances in our operating accounts on a regular basis and adjust the balances as appropriate, these balances could be impacted if the underlying financial institutions fail. To date, the Company has experienced no loss or lack of access to our cash; however, the Company can provide no assurances that access to our cash will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had $481,374 and $0 in excess of the FDIC insured limit, respectively.

Related Parties

Related parties are any entities or individuals that, through employment, ownership, or other means, possess the ability to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the Company.

New Pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”), which simplifies the accounting for income taxes, eliminates certain exceptions within ASC 740, Income Taxes, and clarifies certain aspects of the current guidance to promote consistency among reporting entities. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. Most amendments within the standard are required to be applied on a prospective basis, while certain amendments must be applied on a retrospective or modified retrospective basis. The Company is evaluating the effects, if any, of the adoption of ASU 2019-12 guidance on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity, which address issues identified as a result of the complexity associated with applying generally accepted accounting principles for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. This amendment is effective for public business entities that meet the definition of a SEC filer, excluding entities eligible to be smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is evaluating the effects, if any, of the adoption of ASU 2020-06 guidance on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In October 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-08, Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs, amendments the guidance in ASU No. 2017-08, (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities, which addresses multiple call dates of a callable debt security. This amendment is effective for public business entities, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is not permitted. The Company evaluated the adoption of ASU 2020-08 guidance and determined no effects on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In May 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-04, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Debt-Modifications and Extinguishments (Subtopic 470-50), Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entitiy’s Own Equity (Subtpoic 815-40), which addresses issuer’s accounting for certain modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options. This amendment is effective for all entities, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effects, if any, of the adoption of ASU 2021-04 guidance on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

NOTE 2. GOING CONCERN

The Company has incurred recurring losses from operations and has limited cash liquidity and capital resources. Future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the Company’s ability to develop products, cash flow from operations, and competing market developments. The Company will need additional capital in the near future. Sources of debt financing may result in high interest expense. Any financing, if available, may be on unfavorable terms. If adequate funds are not obtained, we will be required to reduce or curtail operations.

As of March 31, 2021, the Company has an accumulated deficit of approximately $51,000,000. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company also experienced negative cash flows from operating activities of approximately $669,000. It appears these principal conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, indicate it is probable that the Company will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date the financial statements are issued. As such, there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

The Company has identified factors that mitigate the probable conditions that have raised substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. On January 15, 2021, the Company initiated a Private Offering (the “Offering”) of up to 40 Units ($2,000,000) with each Unit consisting of one $50,000 principal amount secured convertible debenture, convertible at $3.00 per share, and a Warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $3.00 per share. The Secured Debentures carry interest at 12% and mature 24 months after issuance. The Warrants are exercisable six months after issuance and expire 24 months after issuance . The Offering will be made on a continuous basis until March 31, 2021, which may be extended one-time by our Board of Directors. There will be no closing of the Offering until a minimum of $500,000 is raised. After an initial closing is held, offers to purchase Units will be aggregated for subsequent closings to be held on a monthly basis until the maximum of $2,000,000 has been raised or until the Termination Date, whichever is earlier. The Offering may be canceled by the Company at any time. As of March 31, 2021, the Company has received $1,100,000 of the Offering amount (see Note 7) and as of the date of this report the Company has subsequently received an additional $155,000 of the Offering amount.

We will need additional funds beyond the money raised in this Offering, even if the maximum Offering is met. As a result, we are planning on additional financings in the future.

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of a new strain of coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China (the “COVID-19 outbreak”) and the risks to the international community as the virus spreads globally beyond its point of origin. In March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, based on the rapid increase in exposure globally. The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve as of the date of this report. Management is actively monitoring the global situation on its financial condition, liquidity, operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. Given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 outbreak and the global responses to curb its spread, the Company is not able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity for fiscal year 2021. However, if the pandemic continues, it may have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of future operations, financial position, and liquidity in fiscal year 2021.

Management believes actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern; however, these plans are contingent upon actions to be performed by the Company and these conditions have not been met on or before March 31, 2021. Additionally, the COVID-19 outbreak could have a continued material adverse impact on economic and market conditions and trigger a period of global economic slowdown, which would impair the Company’s ability to raise needed funds to continue as a going concern. As such, substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern was not alleviated as of March 31, 2021.

NOTE 3. ASSET PURCHASE

On June 5, 2020, the Company completed a transaction (the “Transaction”) with IDTEC subject to the terms and conditions of the APA and that was accounted for as an asset purchase. Pursuant to the APA, IDTEC provided personnel, experience, and access to funding to assist with the development of the SOBR device, as well as sold to us certain robotics assets, which our management believes are synergistic with our current assets, in exchange for 12,000,000 shares of our common stock after giving effect to the reverse stock split effected in connection with closing the Transaction.

As a result of closing the Transaction, the Company issued a convertible promissory note for all the funds spent or advanced by IDTEC prior to closing. This note totaled $1,485,189 (the “APA Note”), with simple interest at 10% per annum, due upon demand, and may be convertible into shares of common stock at $0.50 per share (after giving effect to the reverse stock split and subject to anti-dilution protection against any future securities we may issue at an effective price of less than $0.50 per share) at the discretion of the holder. The repayment of APA Note is secured by a first priority security lien or security interest in the patents, trademarks, tradenames, and other intellectual property of the Company.

At closing, some of the closing conditions under the APA were either waived and/or modified by the parties. In order to document those modifications and waivers, we entered into a Waiver Under Asset Purchase Agreement and Post-Closing Covenant Agreement with IDTEC. One of the closing conditions that was the subject of the Waiver Under Asset Purchase Agreement and Post-Closing Covenant Agreement was the requirement that the Company have under $125,000 in permitted liabilities (not including aged liabilities) after closing of the Transaction. At closing we had approximately $158,000 in non-permitted liabilities under the APA. As a result, the Company issued a Warrant to Purchase Common Stock to IDTEC (the “Warrant”), under which IDTEC will purchase up to 320,000 shares of our common stock (post-split) at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, if either (i) we are forced to pay a non-permitted liability, then we may force IDTEC to exercise the Warrant and pay the exercise price to pay the non-permitted liability, but only in an amount sufficient to pay the non-permitted liability, or (ii) if IDTEC otherwise elects to exercise the Warrant and acquire some or all of the shares underlying the Warrant. The Warrant expires five years after the date of issuance.

The Transaction recorded as an asset purchase was valued at $29,222,955, which consists of the market price as of June 5, 2020 of the Company’s 12,000,000 shares of common stock issued totaling $27,120,000, the funds spent by IDTEC and affiliates prior to closing of $1,407,051 and the fair value of the Warrant issued of $695,454. In determining the fair value of the intangible assets, the Company considered, among other factors, the best use of acquired assets such as the analysis of historical financial performance of the products and estimates of future performance of the products and intellectual properties acquired. The allocation to identifiable intangible assets required extensive use of financial information and management’s best estimate of fair value.

The following summarizes the transaction closing with IDTEC on June 5, 2020:

Subsequent to the Transaction closing, the Company evaluated the fair value of the assets acquired based on market estimates for property and equipment and discounted net cash flow for the SOBR Safe intellectual technology. The present value of the discounted cash flow utilized a 75% discount, which included a 25% risk return premium, over an estimated five-year net revenue stream expected to be derived from the technology acquired. Based on the assessment of fair value, the Company recognized an asset impairment loss of $25,320,555 resulting from the APA during the year ended December 31, 2020. The impairment was due to the increase of the Company’s stock price value. The stock price of the Company at closing of the Transaction was significantly higher than expected from the stock price of the Company when the Company signed the APA. The number of shares to be given to IDTEC as consideration for the Transaction would not get updated for any stock price changes.

NOTE 4. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses consist of the following:

During 2020, the Company entered into two consulting agreements for marketing services. The Company has to issue a total of 87,500 of its common shares valued at $142,714 under the terms of the agreements. On February 26, 2021, the Company entered into a new lease agreement for its office facility for a 12 month term beginning March 1, 2021. In addition to monthly base rent of $6,000, the agreement requires the issuance on 16,000 shares of its common stock valued at $49,600. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the share value of $192,314 and $142,714, respectively, is included in common stock subscriptions payable as the shares had not been issued. Stock-based compensation expense for the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 includes approximately $19,000 and none, respectively, for these agreements.

NOTE 5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets consist of the following at March 31, 2021:

Amortization expense for the three month period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $96,366 and none, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

Estimated future amortization expense for device technology intangible assets is as follows:

NOTE 6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

On July 1, 2015, the Company amended a December 3, 2014 note payable agreement with Lanphere Law Group, a related party and shareholder, which forgave $108,000 of a note payable’s principal balance. This debt forgiveness decreased the original principal balance on the note of $214,334 to a new principal balance of $106,335, and a related party gain of $108,000 was recorded to additional paid-in capital. This amendment also extended the note payable’s due date to December 2, 2015. The note was converted to common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

On March 8, 2017, Lanphere Law Group irrevocably elected to exercise warrants in order to acquire 969,601 shares of the Company’s common stock in exchange for an aggregate exercise price of $112,871, which was used for the deduction of $74,672 of principal and $38,199 of accrued interest related to the December 3, 2014 note payable agreement with Lanphere Law Group. The forgiveness of the note payable principal of $74,672 was recorded to equity and the $38,199 of related accrued interest was also recorded to equity. The principal balance of the note after the debt deduction was $31,662. On January 3, 2020, the note payable principal balance of $31,662 was converted to 9,520 common shares at a per share price of $3.326.

On January 3, 2020, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion and Common Stock Purchase Plan with Michael Lanphere, a beneficial owner of the Company, under which he agreed to exercise warrants and the Company agreed to issue 454,097 shares of its common stock in exchange for a reduction in the amounts owed to Mr. Lanphere under two promissory notes. Mr. Lanphere’s option to acquire the shares was under the terms of certain Loan Agreement with Promissory Note and Stock Fees agreements entered into with the Company and Mr. Lanphere on April 17, 2019 and July 17, 2019. The amount of the debt reduction, and therefore the purchase price of the shares, was approximately $66,000 which was used for the deduction of related party notes payable principal of approximately $66,000. 180,397 common shares were issued on January 3, 2020 at an effective conversion price of $0.133 and 273,700 common shares were issued on January 3, 2020 at an effective conversion price of $0.153. After this exercise, Lanphere Law Group owns no warrants for shares of our common stock.

On January 3, 2020, the Company entered into another Debt Conversion and Common Stock Purchase Plan with Michael Lanphere, under which the Company agreed to issue 63,225 shares of its common stock in exchange for a reduction in the amounts owed to Mr. Lanphere under numerous other remaining promissory notes. The amount of the debt reduction, and therefore the purchase price of the shares, was $210,285 which was used for the deduction of related party notes payable principal of $169,606 and accrued interest of $40,679. Based on the fair value of the shares issued, the Company recognized a related party gain of approximately $52,000 and accounted for it as additional paid-in capital. The common shares were issued on January 3, 2020 at an effective conversion price of $3.326 per share.

On January 3, 2020, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion and Common Stock Purchase Plan with Vernon Justus, a shareholder, under which the Company agreed to issue 84,963 shares of its common stock in exchange for a reduction in the amounts owed to Mr. Justus under a promissory note. The amount of the debt reduction, and therefore the purchase price of the shares, was $282,588 which was used for the deduction of a related party note payable principal of $180,001 and accrued interest of $102,587. Based on the fair value of the shares issued, the Company recognized a related party gain of approximately $70,000 and accounted for it as additional paid-in capital. The common shares were issued on January 3, 2020 at an effective conversion price of $3.326 per share.

On January 16, 2020, the Company entered into a Accounts Payable Conversion and Common Stock Purchase Plan with Michael Lanphere, under which the Company agreed to issue 214,883 shares of its common stock in exchange for a reduction in the amounts owed to Mr. Lanphere for unpaid legal bills. The amount of the debt reduction, and therefore the purchase price of the shares, was $714,700 which was used for the deduction of related party payables of $714,700. Based on the fair value of the shares issued, the Company recognized a related party gain of approximately $222,000 and accounted for it as additional paid-in capital. The common shares were issued on January 16, 2020 at an effective conversion price of $3.326 per share.

On January 30, 2020, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion and Common Stock Purchase Plan with Devadatt Mishal, one of the Company’s former directors and current shareholder, under which the Company agreed to issue 499,965 shares of its common stock in exchange for a reduction in the amounts owed to Mr. Mishal under numerous promissory notes. The amount of the debt reduction, and therefore the purchase price of the shares, was $456,641 which was used for the deduction of related party notes payable principal of $270,300 and accrued interest of $186,341. The Company also recorded a loss on related party debt extinguishment of approximately $144,000. The common shares were issued on January 30, 2020 at an effective conversion price of $0.91465 per share.

On March 23, 2020, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion and Common Stock Purchase Plan with Prakash Gadgil, one of the Company’s former directors and current shareholder, under which the Company agreed to issue 586 shares of its common stock in exchange for a reduction in the amounts owed to Mr. Gadgil under a promissory note. The amount of the debt reduction, and therefore the purchase price of the shares, was $1,950 which was used for the deduction of a related party note payable principal of $1,950. Based on the fair value of the shares issued, the Company recognized a related party gain of approximately $1,000 and accounted for it as additional paid-in capital. The common shares were issued on March 23, 2020 at an effective conversion price of $3.326 per share.

On February 12, 2021, the Company entered into a note payable agreement with David Gandini, an officer and shareholder, under which Mr. Gandini advanced the Company $30,000 for working capital purposes. The unsecured note carried interest at 0% and was paid in April 2021.

On March 30, 2021, the Company received notification from IDTEC that it was exercising a portion of the 320,000 warrants issued resulting from the Waiver Under Asset Purchase Agreement and Post-Closing Covenant Agreement with IDTEC. The warrant exercise price is $0.50 per share. We paid $88,469 during the three month period ended March 31, 2021 to settle an outstanding judgement (see Note 13) against the Company which was considered as a non-permitted liability under the Post-Closing Covenant Agreement. We will issue 176,938 shares of our common stock for the $88,469 we received from IDTEC to pay the settlement. As the shares had not been issued by March 31, 2021, the amount received from IDTEC is included in the common stock subscriptions payable balance at March 31, 2021.

On March 3 and 31, 2021, the Company issued convertible notes payable (see Note 7) totaling $400,000 to existing shareholders holding a direct or indirect interest in the Company and $100,000 to a Company’s director and another director’s family member. The principal amount of the secured convertible debentures are convertible at $3 per share, and include warrants to purchase in total 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $3 per share.

NOTE 7. NOTES PAYABLE

RELATED PARTIES

Related party notes payable consist of the following:

Total interest expense for related party notes was $3,847 and $30,705 for the three month period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Related Party Convertible Notes Payable with Warrants

The Company has eight convertible notes payable to related parties, each with detached free-standing warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock at $3 per share, that have a total principal balance of $500,000 as of March 31, 2021. The notes, secured by the Company’s patents and patents applications, include interest at 12%, are convertible at $3 per share of the Company’s common stock and are due 24 months after issuance.  The note holders may elect to have the interest paid in cash monthly or have the interest accrue and be payable on the maturity date.  Interest elected to be accrued will be paid in cash or may be converted into shares of our common stock under the same terms as the principal amount on the maturity date.  The notes contain both voluntary and automatic conversion features. The notes will be convertible at any time, by the holders, beginning on the date of issuance.  However, the holders may not convert any outstanding amounts due under the note if at the time of such conversion the amount of common stock issued for the conversion, when added to other shares of Company common stock owned by the holders or which can be acquired by holders upon exercise or conversion of any other instrument, would cause the holder to own more than 4.9% of the Company’s outstanding common stock.  Beginning on the issuance date, the outstanding principal amount of the note, and any accrued interest, will automatically convert into shares of the Company’s common stock if the Company’s common stock closes at or above $6 per share for five (5) consecutive trading days while listed on NASDAQ.  The Company evaluated the convertible notes payable for derivative embedded and beneficial conversion features. The Company determined that there were beneficial conversion features to record. The total beneficial conversion feature debt discount of $212,219 is amortized over the life of the convertible notes payable.  The debt discount amortization expense recorded as amortization of interest – beneficial conversion feature in the consolidated statements of operations was $6,361 for the three month period ended March 31, 2021.   As of March 31, 2021 these notes carry outstanding warrants of 250,000.  The relative fair market value of the related stock warrants granted during the three month period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $287,781 and none, respectively.  The unamortized discount at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is $278,800 and none, respectively. Stock warrants amortization expense recorded as interest expense was $8,981 for the three month period ended March 31, 2021.

Related Party Non-convertible Notes Payable

The Company has two and one non-convertible notes payable to related parties that have a principal balance of $41,810 and $11,810 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. These notes carry interest rates at 0%. The outstanding note payable with a balance of $11,810 as of March 31, 2021 had a due date of December 31, 2012 and is currently in default.

NON-RELATED PARTIES

Non-related party notes payable consist of the following:

Total interest expense for non-related party notes was $5,141 and $6,123 for the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Convertible Notes Payable with Warrants

The Company has eight convertible notes payable to non-related parties, each with detached free-standing warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock at $3 per share, that have a total principal balance of $600,000 as of March 31, 2021. The notes, secured by the Company’s patents and patents applications, include interest at 12%, are convertible at $3 per share of the Company’s common stock and are due 24 months after issuance.  The note holders may elect to have the interest paid in cash monthly or have the interest accrue and be payable on the maturity date.  Interest elected to be accrued will be paid in cash or may be converted into shares of our common stock under the same terms as the principal amount on the maturity date.  The notes contain both voluntary and automatic conversion features. The notes will be convertible at any time, by the holders, beginning on the date of issuance.  However, the holders may not convert any outstanding amounts due under the note if at the time of such conversion the amount of common stock issued for the conversion, when added to other shares of Company common stock owned by the holders or which can be acquired by holders upon exercise or conversion of any other instrument, would cause the holder to own more than 4.9% of the Company’s outstanding common stock.  Beginning on the issuance date, the outstanding principal amount of the note, and any accrued interest, will automatically convert into shares of the Company’s common stock if the Company’s common stock closes at or above $6 per share for five (5) consecutive trading days while listed on NASDAQ.  The Company evaluated the convertible notes payable for derivative embedded and beneficial conversion features. The Company determined that there were beneficial conversion features to record. The total beneficial conversion feature debt discount of $268,400 is amortized over the life of the convertible notes payable.  The debt discount recorded as amortization of interest – beneficial conversion feature in the consolidated statements of operations was $3,181 for the three month period ended March 31, 2021.  As of March 31, 2021, these notes carry outstanding warrants of 300,000. The relative fair market value of the related stock warrants granted during the three month period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $331,600 and none, respectively.  The unamortized discount at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $327,109 and none, respectively. Stock warrants amortization expense recorded as interest expense was $4,491 for the three month period ended March 31, 2021.

Convertible Notes Payable

The Company has three convertible notes payable to non-related parties that have a principal balance of $56,683 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. These notes carry interest rates ranging from 5% - 12% and have due dates ranging from 2/19/2013 – 3/06/2022. Two of the three notes are currently in default. These notes carry conversion prices ranging from $1.99- $10.7619 per share. The Company evaluated these convertible notes payable for derivative embedded and beneficial conversion features. The Company determined that there were beneficial conversion features to record. The conversion features were either fully amortized upon grant or over the life of the convertible notes payable. The conversion features were fully amortized prior to 2020.

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company entered into Debt Conversion and Common Stock Purchase Plans with six non-related parties, under which the Company agreed to issue 50,135 shares of its common stock in exchange for a reduction of eleven convertible notes payable to non-related parties. The amount of the debt reduction, and therefore the purchase price of the shares, was $166,750 which was used for the deduction of non-related party convertible notes payable principal of $83,953 and accrued interest of $82,797. The Company recorded a non-related party gain on loan extinguishment of approximately $103,000.

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company entered into a non-related party convertible note payable agreement to convert a high interest rate convertible non-related party note payable with a principal balance of $25,000 and accrued interest due of $22,500 to a non-related party convertible note payable of $47,500 that accrues interest at 5%. The note conversion rate is $2 per common share. The Company recorded a loss on non-related party debt extinguishment of $11,697.

Non-convertible Notes Payable

The Company has three non-convertible notes payable to non-related parties that have a principal balance of $42,500 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. These notes carry interest rates ranging from 5% - 10% and have due dates ranging from 12/25/2013 - 6/06/2022. Two of the three notes are currently in default.

Notes Payable with Warrants

The Company has one note payable with detached free-standing warrants to a non-related party that has a principal balance of $5,000 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. This note carries an interest rate of 10% and had a due date of 9/11/2014. This note is currently in default. The detached free-standing warrants for this note payable were not exercised by the note holder and expired on May 16, 2019.

NOTE 8. DERIVATIVE LIABILITY

In 2019, the Company borrowed $70,000 under convertible promissory notes agreement from an unrelated party that are due upon demand. The notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum and are convertible into the Company’s common shares at a variable conversion price based on a 50% discount of the market price at an undetermined future date. The Company analyzed the conversion features of the note agreement for derivative accounting consideration under ASU 2017-11 (ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging), and determined the embedded conversion features should be classified as a derivative because the exercise price of the convertible note is subject to a variable conversion rate and should therefore be accounted for at fair value under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, and ASC 825, Financial Instruments. In accordance with ASC 815-15, the Company bifurcated the conversion feature of the note and recorded a derivative liability.

The embedded derivatives for the notes were carried on the Company’s balance sheet at fair value. The derivative liability was marked to market each measurement period and any unrealized change in fair value is recorded as a component of the consolidated statement of operations and the associated fair value carrying amount on the balance sheet was adjusted by the change. The Company fair valued the embedded derivatives using a Monte Carlo simulation model based on the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 180%, (2) risk-free interest rate of 0.13%, and (3) expected life from 1 month to 1 year. On March 1, 2019, the date of the first note, the fair value of the embedded derivative was $28,000. On May 3, 2019, the date of the second note, the fair value of the embedded derivative was $28,100. On October 26, 2019, the date of the third note, the fair value of the embedded derivative was $8,700. The notes carried an embedded conversion feature of $64,800 that was fully amortized to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2019. The notes were not converted and deemed paid in full at the closing of the Transaction on June 5, 2020. The principal amounts of these notes were settled and transferred to the APA Note and a loss on debt extinguishment of $273,462 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2020. The fair value of the embedded derivative recorded on the balance sheet as a liability was none at December 31, 2020. Utilizing level 3 inputs, the Company recorded a fair market value loss of none and $700 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

NOTE 9. STOCK SUBSCRIPTIONS PAYABLE

The Company has common stock subscriptions payable due to related parties of $91,613 payable with 193,856 of its common shares at March 31, 2021. The Company has common stock subscriptions payable due to related parties of $111,024 payable with 60,087 of its common shares at December 31, 2020.

The Company has common stock subscriptions payable due to non-related parties of $192,264 payable with 103,500 of its common shares at March 31, 2021. The Company has common stock subscriptions payable due to non-related parties of $142,664 payable with 87,500 of its common shares at December 31, 2020.

NOTE 10. COMMON STOCK

The Company’s common stock transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2020 consist of the following:

The Company issued 601 shares of its common stock for compensation for services rendered.

The Company issued 454,097 shares of its common stock for the conversion of $65,728 of related parties’ debt from $0.1530 to $0.13304 per share pursuant to terms of the convertible promissory notes. 454,097 stock warrants were settled along with the related party debt.

The Company issued 214,883 shares of its common stock for the settlement of related party payables of $714,700. A related party gain of approximately $222,000 was recorded as additional paid-in capital from the stock issuance.

The Company issued 38,323 shares of its common stock for the settlement of accounts payables and accrued expenses of approximately $127,000. The Company recorded a net gain of approximately $27,000 from the stock issuance.

The Company issued 648,739 shares of its common stock to related parties for the conversion of $622,004 of debt from $0.9146 to $3.326 per share. The Company recorded $143,660 of loss on debt extinguishment and a related party gain of $124,291 as additional paid in-capital as a result of the stock issuance.

The Company issued 70,448 shares of its common stock to non-related parties for the conversion of $65,391 of debt at $3.326 per share. The Company recorded $41,665 of loss resulting from the stock issuance. 

The Company’s common stock transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2021 consist of the following:

The Company issued 43,169 shares of its common stock to SOBR Safe, LLC, an entity controlled by a beneficial owner of the Company, in full satisfaction of $107,880 of accrued dividends resulting from the December 2020 conversion of the Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock into common shares, see Note 11.

NOTE 11. PREFERRED STOCK

On November 20, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a class of stock designated as preferred stock with a par value of $0.00001 per share comprising 25,000,000 shares, 3,000,000 shares of which were classified as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. In each calendar year, the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when, as and if, declared by the Board of Directors, out of any funds and assets of the Company legally available, non-cumulative dividends, in an amount equal to any dividends or other Distribution on the common stock in such calendar year (other than a Common Stock Dividend). No dividends (other than a Common Stock Dividend) shall be paid and no distribution shall be made with respect to the common stock unless dividends shall have been paid or declared and set apart for payment to the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock simultaneously. Dividends on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shall not be mandatory or cumulative, and no rights or interest shall accrue to the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock by reason of the fact that the Company shall fail to declare or pay dividends on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, except for such rights or interest that may arise as a result of the Company paying a dividend or making a distribution on the common stock in violation of the terms. The holders of each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid, out of the Available Funds and Assets, and prior and in preference to any payment or Distribution (or any setting part of any payment or Distribution) of any Available Funds and Assets on any shares of common stock, and equal in preference to any payment or Distribution (or any setting part of any payment or Distribution) of any Available Funds and Assets on any shares of any other series of preferred stock that have liquidation preference, an amount per share equal to the Original Issue Price of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock plus all declared but unpaid dividends on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. A reorganization, or any other consolidation or merger of the Company with or into any other corporation, or any other sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, shall not be deemed a liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company. Shares of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible at a 35% discount rate to the average closing price per share of the Company’s common stock (either as listed on a national exchange or as quoted over-the-market) for the last 15 trading days immediately prior to conversion. However, no conversions of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to shares of common stock can occur unless the average closing price per share of the Company’s common stock (either as listed on a national exchange or as quoted over-the-market) for the last 15 trading days immediately prior to conversion is at least $1.67. The shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock vote on a one for one basis. The right of conversion is limited by the fact the holder of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock may not convert if such conversion would cause the holder to beneficially own more than 4.9% of the Company’s common stock after giving effect to such conversion. 

On December 9, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors created a class of preferred stock designated as 8% Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock comprising of 2,000,000 shares. During 2020, the authorized shares were increased to 2,700,000 shares. The rights and preferences of the 8% Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock are as follows: (a) dividend rights of 8% per annum based on the original issuance price of $1 per share, (b) liquidation preference over the Company’s common stock, (c) conversion rights into shares of the Company’s common stock at $1 per share (not to be affected by any reverse stock split in connection with the Asset Purchase Agreement with IDTEC), (d) redemption rights such that we have the right, upon 30 days written notice, at any time after one year from the date of issuance, to redeem all or part of the Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock for 150% of the original issuance price, (e) no call rights by the Company, and (f) each share of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock will vote on an “as converted” basis.

On December 12, 2019, the Company entered into a Series A-1 Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with SOBR SAFE, LLC (“SOBR SAFE”), a Delaware limited liability company and an entity controlled by a beneficial owner of the Company, under which SOBR SAFE agreed to acquire 1,000,000 shares of our Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange for $1,000,000 (the “Purchase Price”). The Company received the Purchase Price on December 12, 2019.

On May 7, 2020, the Company amended a Convertible Preferred Stock Investment Agreement granting the exclusive right to SOBR SAFE to purchase up to 2,700,000 shares.

On July 2, 2020, the Company executed Amendment No. 2 to the Stock Investment Agreement which provides that the full amount of each dividend due on a dividend payment date, even if not declared, shall be paid to any holder regardless of the date on which the holder acquired the stock.

On December 7, 2020, we sent a Notice of Automatic Conversion and Calculation of Dividend Shares to SOBR SAFE notifying them that under the terms governing the shares of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock the 2,700,000 shares of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock owned by SOBR SAFE automatically converted into 2,700,000 shares of our common stock. In addition, as a result of the conversion of the Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock we owed SOBR SAFE accrued dividends totaling $107,880, which we could pay in cash or in shares of our common stock based on the price of common stock on the applicable dividend dates. Our management and Board of Directors elected to pay SOBR SAFE the accrued dividends in shares of our common stock, which were issued in January 2021.

NOTE 12. STOCK WARRANTS AND STOCK OPTIONS

Stock Warrants

The Company accounts for employee stock options and non-employee stock warrants under ASC 718 and ASC 505, whereby option costs are recorded based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable, utilizing the Black-Scholes pricing model. Unless otherwise provided for, the Company covers option exercises by issuing new shares.

On August 8, 2019, the Company entered into an 8% Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock Investment agreement with First Capital Ventures, LLC (“FCV”), an entity controlled by a beneficial owner of the Company. FCV set up a special purpose vehicle (“SPV”) or SOBR SAFE, LLC, an entity controlled by a beneficial owner of the Company, that purchased 1,000,000 of the 8% Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Shares at $1 per share on December 12, 2019. Upon purchase, the Company issued the SPV through FCV a three-year warrant to purchase 144,317 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.039375 per share. The number of warrants outstanding to the SPV through FCV at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are 144,317 and 144,317, respectively.

On March 3^rd and 31^st, 2021, the Company issued through the Offering convertible notes payable with warrants (see Note 7) to purchase up to 550,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The warrants expire two years after the date of issuance.

The total outstanding balance of all non-employee stock warrants in the Company is 957,379 and 584,317 at March 31, 2021 and December 31 2020, respectively. There were 550,000 non-employee detached free-standing stock warrants granted during the three month period ended March 31, 2021 and 0 non-employee detached free-standing stock warrants granted during the three month period ended March 31, 2020. The fair value of these non-employee stock warrants granted during the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 totaled $619,381 and $0, respectively, and were determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following assumptions:

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s outstanding warrants during the three month period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, and as of March 31, 2021 and 2020:

Stock Options

On October 24, 2019, the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan went effective. The plan was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and the holders of a majority of the Company’s voting stock on September 9, 2019. The plan’s number of authorized shares is 3,848,467. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company has granted stock options to acquire 2,521,921 shares of common stock under the plan. As of March 31, 2021, the plan has 1,376,118 vested shares and 1,145,803 non-vested shares. As of December 31, 2020, the plan had 1,202,724 vested shares and 1,319,197 non-vested shares. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 the plan has options available to be issued of 1,326,546. The stock options are held by our officers, directors, employees, and certain key consultants.

In total for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded $105,013 and $39,450 respectively, of share-based compensation expense related to the stock options. The unrecognized compensation expense as of March 31, 2021 was approximately $564,000 for non-vested share-based awards to be recognized over periods of approximately one to seven years.

In applying the Black-Scholes options pricing model, assumptions used to compute the fair value of the stock options granted during the three month period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s outstanding stock options during the three month period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, and as of March 31, 2021 and 2020:

Executive Stock Options

The Company has 1,146,325 and 981,771 outstanding executive stock options exercisable at $0.2634 to $2.97 per share as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating Leases

On October 15, 2019, the Company entered into a short-term lease agreement that is between $2,800 - $2,900 per month and ended on October 31, 2020. The lease has been renewed for another twelve months under the same general terms and conditions.  The lease was subsequently canceled to accommodate additional space, and a new lease was executed February 26, 2021, effective for a 12 month term beginning March 1, 2021.  The lease requires monthly base rent payments of $6,000 and the issuance of 16,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.  The value of the common stock of $49,600 is amortized to rent expense on a monthly basis over the lease term.  As of March 31, 2021, the stock has not yet been issued (see Notes 4 and 9).  The stock was subsequently issued after March 31, 2021.  The Company also leases an office space for approximately $1,800 per month on a short-term (month to month) basis through a related party that terminates at any time.  Rent expense under office leases, including CAM charges, was $25,396 and $14,147 for the three month period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Legal Proceedings

On December 6, 2006, Orange County Valet and Security Patrol, Inc. filed a lawsuit against us in Orange County California State Superior Court for Breach of Contract in the amount of $11,164. A default judgment was taken against us in this matter. In mid-2013 we learned the Plaintiff’s perfected the judgment against us, but we have not heard from the Plaintiffs as of the date of this report. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company has accrued $11,164 plus accrued interest of approximately $17,000. In the event we pay any money related to this lawsuit, IDTEC agreed, in connection with us closing the asset purchase transaction with IDTEC, to pay the amount for us in exchange for shares of our common stock.

We had one outstanding judgment against us involving a past employee of the Company. The matter was under the purview of the State of California, Franchise Tax Board, Industrial Health and Safety Collections. We owed $28,786 plus accrued interest of approximately $53,000, which had been accrued as of December 31, 2020, to our ex-employee for unpaid wages under these Orders. On March 8, 2021 we received an Acknowledgement of Satisfaction of Judgement-Full by the California Court that the judgement has been settled with a payment of approximately $85,000 including accrued interest through settlement date and legal fees of approximately $3,000. IDTEC agreed, in connection with us closing the asset purchase transaction with IDTEC, to pay the amounts for us in exchange for shares of our common stock.

NOTE 14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated subsequent events for recognition and disclosure through May 17, 2021, which is the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, and has determined that there are no other material subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Disclaimer Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations contains not only statements that are historical facts, but also statements that are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are, by their very nature, uncertain and risky. These risks and uncertainties include international, national and local general economic and market conditions; demographic changes; our ability to sustain, manage, or forecast growth; our ability to successfully make and integrate acquisitions; raw material costs and availability; new product development and introduction; existing government regulations and changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations; adverse publicity; competition; the loss of significant customers or suppliers; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results; changes in business strategy or development plans; business disruptions; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability to protect technology; and other risks that might be detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Although the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by them. Consequently, and because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, the actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports as we attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and prospects.

Reverse Stock Split

At the open of market on June 8, 2020, our 1-for-33.26 reverse split of our common stock went effective with OTC Markets. As a result, all common stock share amounts, as well as share amounts and exercise and conversion prices in derivative security instruments have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.

Overview

We intend to create substance-free environments by integrating and commercializing critical substance detection technologies. These technologies will be integrated within our robust and scalable data platform producing statistical analytics and predictive user data. Our mission is to save lives, accelerate intervention, increase productivity, create significant economic benefit and positively impact behavior. To that end, we developed the scalable, patented SOBRSafe™ software platform for non-invasive alcohol detection and identity verification, a solution that has anticipated applications in school buses, commercial vehicle fleets and facility access control, as well as addiction treatment and managed care.

Currently, our plan is to deploy our SOBRSafe™ technology in two initial devices: the SOBRtab™ wearable band and the SOBRCheck™ system. SOBRtab™ is a transdermal, alcohol-detecting wearable band containing our SOBRSafe™ technology for ongoing, real-time alcohol monitoring, with predictive heart rate monitoring. SOBRCheck™ is our centralized access control product. When installed in manufacturing facilities, warehouses and more, SOBRCheck™ enables a rapid, hygienic finger scan, with real-time results delivered securely to the employer for any necessary corrective action. The SOBRSafe™ technology can also be deployed across numerous additional devices for various uses. Currently, additional devices for our SOBRSafe™ alcohol detection technology we are exploring include possible integrations with existing law enforcement technologies to enhance public safety. In addition, we are proactively evaluating other emerging detection technologies for alcohol, cannabis, opioids, human health and more.

Statistical analytics and predictive user data is another potential valuable asset. We believe our device portfolio approach could yield this highly valuable information asset. The opportunity to collect millions of data points over time could enable the development of predictive analytics for perpetual safety improvement (and associated cost savings capture). And by demonstrating substance-free environments, employers could deliver a data-driven argument for lowering insurance premiums and we could potentially partner with insurance providers to mandate use of the SOBRSafe™ devices and/or technology.

In addition to focusing on the development, marketing and commercialization of the SOBRCheck™ and SOBRtab™ devices, we are also constantly reviewing synergistic technologies and businesses for potential partnerships, including licensing of the SOBRSafe™ technology.

On June 5, 2020, we closed the transaction (the “Transaction”) that was the subject of that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 6, 2019 (and Amendment No. 1 dated March 9, 2020, together the “APA”) with IDTEC, LLC (“IDTEC”), under which IDTEC agreed to provide personnel, experience, and access to funding to assist with the development of our SOBR device, as well as to sell to us certain robotics assets, which our management believes are synergistic with our current assets, in exchange for 12,000,000 shares of our common stock after giving effect to the reverse stock split effected in connection with closing the transaction. The closing of the Transaction was subject to several conditions precedent, primarily: (i) we had to be current in our reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (ii) we had to complete a reverse stock split of our common stock such that approximately 8,000,000 shares were outstanding immediately prior to closing the transaction, (iii) we could only have outstanding convertible instruments as set forth in the APA, (iv) our authorized common stock had to be reduced to 100,000,000 shares, and (v) we could not have more than approximately $125,000 in current liabilities. Effective with the closing of the transaction all of the closing conditions had been met, modified or waived by IDTEC, and we issued the 12,000,000 shares to IDTEC in exchange for IDTEC providing access to personnel, experience, funding to assist with the development of our SOBR device, as well as the robotics assets. The description of the APA set forth in this report is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of that document and the amendment, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.12, respectively.

In advance of closing the Transaction, IDTEC and a few other affiliated parties (i) loaned funds directly to us, (ii) spent funds for the general costs related to the transaction, and/or (iii) spent funds to further develop and enhance the current SOBR product. As a result of closing the transaction, all the funds spent by IDTEC for any reason related to the transaction were turned into a convertible promissory note. These note totaled approximately $1,500,000 at closing, carry a simple interest rate of 10% per annum, are due upon demand, and may be convertible into shares of our common stock at $0.50 per share (after giving effect to the reverse stock split and subject to anti-dilution protection against any future securities we may issue at an effective price of less than $0.50 per share) at the discretion of the holder. The promissory note is due on demand of the holder. The repayment of this promissory note is secured by a first priority security lien or security interest in our patents, trademarks, tradenames and other intellectual property described in Exhibit A of the promissory note. The convertible promissory notes we issued are in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 10.13.

As noted above, in connection with the closing of the Transaction, both companies had certain closing conditions under the APA that had to be met. At closing, some of the closing conditions under the APA were either waived and/or modified by the parties. In order to document those modifications and waivers, we entered into a Waiver Under Asset Purchase Agreement and Post-Closing Covenant Agreement with IDTEC. The description of the Waiver Under Asset Purchase Agreement and Post-Closing Covenant Agreement set forth in this report is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of that document, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.14.

One of the closing conditions that was the subject of the Waiver Under Asset Purchase Agreement and Post-Closing Covenant Agreement was the requirement that we have under $125,000 in permitted liabilities (not including aged liabilities) after closing of the Transaction. At closing we had approximately $158,000 in non-permitted liabilities under the APA. As a result, we issued a Warrant to Purchase Common Stock to IDTEC (the “Warrant”), under which IDTEC will purchase up to 320,000 shares of our common stock (post-split) at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, if either (i) we are forced to pay a non-permitted liability, then we may force IDTEC to exercise the Warrant and pay the exercise price to pay the non-permitted liability, but only in an amount sufficient to pay the non-permitted liability (which are listed on Exhibit A of the Warrant), or (ii) if IDTEC otherwise elects to exercise the Warrant and acquire some or all of the shares underlying the Warrant. The Warrant expires five years after the date of issuance. The description of the Warrant set forth in this report is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of that document, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.15.

Corporate Overview

We were incorporated under the name Imagine Media, Ltd. in August 2007 to publish and distribute Image Magazine, a monthly guide and entertainment source for the Denver, Colorado area. We generated only limited revenue and essentially abandoned the business plan in January 2009. On September 19, 2011, we, Imagine Media, Ltd., a Delaware corporation, acquired approximately 52% of the outstanding shares of TransBiotec, Inc. (the “Company” or “TBT”), a California corporation, from TBT’s directors in exchange for 373,315 shares of our common stock.

On January 17, 2012, our Board of Directors amended our Certificate of Incorporation changing our name from Imagine Media, Ltd. to TransBiotec, Inc.

On January 31, 2012, we acquired approximately 45% of the remaining outstanding shares of TBT in exchange for 329,936 shares of our common stock.

With the acquisitions in September 2011 and January 2012 of TBT common stock, we own approximately 99% of the outstanding shares of TBT.

As a result of the acquisitions, TBT’s business is our business, and, unless otherwise indicated, any references to “we” or “us” include the business and operations of TBT.

On March 9, 2020, in connection with our transaction with IDTEC, LLC (as detailed herein) our Board of Directors approved the amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation on March 9, 2020 and stockholders holding 52.24% of our then outstanding voting stock approved the amendment to our Articles of Incorporation. The Certificate of Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation was for the purpose of, among other things, (i) changing our name from “TransBiotec, Inc.” to “SOBR Safe, Inc.”, (ii) effecting a 1-for-33.26 reverse stock split of our common stock, and (iii) decreasing our authorized common stock from 800,000,000 shares to 100,000,000 shares, and became effective with the State of Delaware on April 24, 2020.

As a result of the reverse stock split effected by our Certificate of Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation, every 33.26 shares of our outstanding common stock prior to the effect of that amendment were combined and reclassified into one share of our common stock, and the number of outstanding shares of our common stock at the time was reduced from 266,097,657 (pre-split) to approximately 8,000,000 (post-split). No fractional shares were issued in connection with the reverse stock split, and any of our stockholders that would have been entitled to receive a fractional share as a result of the reverse stock split will instead receive one additional share of our common stock in lieu of the fractional share. The reverse stock split will not in itself affect any stockholder’s ownership percentage of our common stock, except to the extent that any fractional share is rounded up to the nearest whole share.

At the open of trading on June 8, 2020, our new name and reverse stock split went effective with OTC Markets, and we began trading on the “OTC Pink Current Information” tier of OTC Markets on a post reverse stock split basis. Our ticker symbol for the quotation of our common stock is now “SOBR”. On November 16, 2020, we began trading on the “OTCQB” tier of OTC Markets.

Our corporate offices are located at 885 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80302, telephone number (844) 762-7723.

The following discussion:

This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements included as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as our financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Results of Operations for Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

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