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5. Acquisition of GeoTraq, Inc.

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5. Acquisition of GeoTraq, Inc.
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisition of GeoTraq, Inc.

Note 5:       Acquisition of GeoTraq, Inc.

 

On August 18, 2017, the Company, entered into a series of transactions, acquiring all of the assets and capital stock of GeoTraq by way of merger. GeoTraq is engaged in the development, design, and, ultimately, we expect the sale of cellular transceiver modules, also known as Cell-ID modules. As of August 18, 2017, GeoTraq became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

The final fair value of the single identifiable intangible asset acquired in the GeoTraq acquisition is a U.S. patent application USPTO reference No. 14724039 titled “Locator Device with Low Power Consumption” together with the assignment of intellectual property that included historical know-how, designs and related manufacturing procedures is $26,097, which includes the deferred income tax liability associated with the intangible asset. Total consideration paid by the Company for GeoTraq included cash $200, unsecured promissory notes bearing interest at the annual rate of 1.29%; maturing on August 18, 2018 in the aggregate principal of $800, and 288,588 shares of convertible series A preferred stock with a final fair value of $14,963. See Note 19 – Series A Preferred Stock to these consolidated financial statements. In connection with the acquisition, an additional amount was recorded in the amount of $10,133 and an offsetting deferred tax liability recorded of the same amount, $10,133 to reflect the future tax liability attributable to the Geotraq asset acquired. There were no other assets acquired or liabilities assumed.

 

At the time of the acquisition of GeoTraq, GeoTraq was a shell company with no business operations, one intangible asset and historical know-how and designs. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2017-01 Business Combinations, which clarifies the definition of a business for purposes of applying ASC 805 Related Parties. The Company has determined that GeoTraq is a single or group of related assets and was not a business as clarified by ASU 2017-01 at the time of acquisition.