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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

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ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013

OR

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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from_____________ to _____________.

Commission file number 000-29981
 
TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
 
91-2027724
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
10 Saugatuck Ave.
Westport CT
  06880
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(Zip Code)

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TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I  
         
ITEM 1 –
BUSINESS
    3  
ITEM 1A –
RISK FACTORS
    17  
ITEM 1B –
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
    22  
ITEM 2 ‑
PROPERTIES
    22  
ITEM 3 ‑
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
    22  
ITEM 4 –
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
    22  
           
PART II  
           
ITEM 5 –
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
    23  
ITEM 6 –
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
    25  
ITEM 7 –
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
    26  
ITEM 7A –
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
    31  
ITEM 8 –
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
    31  
ITEM 9 –
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
    31  
ITEM 9A –
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
    32  
ITEM 9B –
OTHER INFORMATION
    33  
           
PART III  
           
ITEM 10 –
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNACE
    34  
ITEM 11 –
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
    39  
ITEM 12 –
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
    44  
ITEM 13 ‑
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
    45  
ITEM 14 –
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
    47  
           
PART IV  
   
ITEM 15 ‑ EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES     48  

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PART I

Explanatory Note

This Annual Report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (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 possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company set forth under the heading “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation.” 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. The Company's 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.

ITEM 1 – BUSINESS

Corporate History

We were incorporated on August 28, 2000 in the state of Nevada under the name “Quadric Acquisitions”. From the date of our incorporation through April 27, 2012, we had several name changes and different business plans all under prior management that is no longer with the company. On April 27, 2012, we underwent a change of control transaction and changed our business plan. On January 7, 2013, we changed our name from Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. to TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. with the State of Nevada, and such change was effected with FINRA on January 18, 2013. We conduct our current operations under the name TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.

We acquired our current operations through a series of transactions:

Acquisition of Beaute de Maman™ Product Line

On June 25, 2012, we entered into a License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement (the “NCP Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), under which we, acquired the exclusive license to develop, market and sell, NCP’s Beaute de Maman™ product line, which is a line of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant and nursing women. In addition, we acquired the exclusive license rights to develop, market and sell NCP’s formula being developed for itch suppression, which would be sold as an over-the-counter product, if successful. In exchange for these license rights we agreed to issue NCP 225,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. This transaction closed on June 26, 2012. Additionally, under the NCP Agreement, in connection with our license rights and to ensure we could fulfill any immediate orders timely, we purchased all existing finished product of the Beaute de Maman™ product line currently owned by NCP. In exchange for the inventory we agreed to issue NCP 25,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share is convertible into twenty five shares of common stock.

In February 2013, we, and our wholly-owned subsidiary, TriStar Consumer Products, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“TCP”), closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “NCP Asset Purchase Agreement”) with NCP, and John Linderman and James Barickman, individuals and two of our current officers and directors (the “Shareholders”), under which we exercised our option to purchase the Beaute de Maman™ product line, in addition to the over-the-counter itch suppression formula. As consideration for the purchase of the Business we agreed to issue NCP, or its assignees, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.
 
 
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Acquisition of the Soft and Smooth Assets

On July 11, 2012, we entered into a Marketing and Development Services Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with InterCore Energy, Inc. (“ICE”). Under the Marketing Agreement we were retained to market and develop certain assets referred to as the Soft & Smooth Assets held by ICE. The Soft & Smooth Assets include all rights, interests and legal claims to that certain invention entitled “Delivery Device with Invertible Diaphragm” which is a novel medical applicator that is capable of delivering medicants and internal devices within the body in an atraumatic fashion (without producing injury or damage). In addition, we were also granted the exclusive option, in our sole discretion, to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets from ICE for warrants to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of our common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period. On February 12, 2013, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “HLBCDC Asset Purchase Agreement”) with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc. (“HLBCDC”), under which we exercised our option to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets held by HLBCDC, which had acquired the Soft & Smooth Assets from ICE. In exchange for the Soft and Smooth Assets we agreed to issue to HLBCDC warrants enabling HLBCDC to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of our common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period.

Exclusive Licensing Rights to Silverlon Technology

On March 7, 2013, we entered into an Exclusive Manufacturing, Marketing and Distribution Definitive License Agreement (the “Argentum Agreement”) with Argentum Medical, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Argentum”), under which we acquired an exclusive license to develop, market and sell products based on a technology called “Silverlon”, a proprietary silver coating technology providing superior performance related to OTC wound treatment. The license is for 15 years, with a possible 5 year extension. Under the Argentum Agreement, we are obligated to order a certain amount of proprietary Silverlon film each contract year and if the minimums are not met Argentum could cancel the Argentum Agreement. In exchange for these license rights we agreed to pay Argentum royalty payments based on the adjusted gross revenues generated by product sales, as well as issue Argentum a warrant to purchase up to 750,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 per share, of which 375,000 vested immediately and the remaining 375,000 vest contingent upon the product being approved by the U.S.D.A.

Licensing Rights Option for Polytherapeutics PharmaDur Technology

On April 4, 2013, we entered into an Option to License Agreement (the “PharmaDur® Agreement”) with Polytherapeutics Inc. under which we acquired an exclusive three year license to develop products based on its PharmaDur® drug delivery technology for over-the-counter (“OTC”) products focused on the treatment of specific skin conditions and wound care applications. The PharmaDur® Agreement enables us to continue development of novel products using the PharmaDur® technology. Upon successful product development and regulatory approval the licensing option will convert into a full global license for this important technology. This technology enables a more effective and convenient delivery of therapeutic active ingredients that will support important and differentiated superiority claims relative to current market competitors.

Acquisition of HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc.

On May 6, 2013, we closed the acquisition of HemCon Medical Technologies Inc., an Oregon corporation (“HemCon”), pursuant to the terms of an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Stock entered into by and between us and HemCon (the “HemCon Agreement”). The HemCon Agreement was entered into as part of HemCon’s Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization in its bankruptcy proceeding (United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, Case No. 12-32652-elp11) and was approved by the Court as part of HemCon’s approved Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan of Reorganization”). Under the HemCon Agreement, we purchased 100 shares of HemCon’s common stock, representing 100% of HemCon’s then-outstanding voting securities, in exchange for $3,075,000 (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price was paid to the Court and the Trustee of the bankruptcy proceeding to be distributed to HemCon’s creditors in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization. HemCon develops, manufactures, and sells HemCon’s advanced wound care and infection control products.

 
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Company Overview

We are focused on providing a new gateway to personal health advocacy and improved medical outcomes for consumers and patients. This platform enables a strong professional medical focus on advanced hemostasis products to support improved medical outcomes. The platform extends to the consumer self-care market supporting trends for personal health advocacy. We believe we have entered the market uniquely aligned to important underlying factors that are redefining how consumers and patients engage in managing their health, medical conditions and quality of life.

TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. (TWSI, us or TriStar) is focused on bringing new technologies to consumers and patients that address underserved therapeutic healthcare opportunities based on a combination of superior science, product development and market positioning worldwide. Each of our products is designed to improve health advocacy and medical outcomes through superior and proven technologies. Our innovative products and technologies focus in three categories:

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Wound care products focused on superior hemostasis technology targeting a wide range of professional medical (e.g., surgery, dialysis, post-procedure recovery), trauma, military and consumer OTC (over the counter) applications. The company has developed FDA approved products targeted to specific procedures within the broad professional care medical market as well as innovative products targeted to the global OTC (consumer self-care) wound care market.

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Women’s Health products initially focused on the unique needs during pregnancy and nursing. Longer-term the TWSI portfolio will expand to address broader women’s health under-met needs. We market to the maternity segment under the Beaute de Maman™ brand sold via traditional retailers and internet portals. Women’s Healthcare market is projected to achieve 5.9% compounded annual growth rate from 2010 to 2016.1 Our management believes the incremental pace of market expansion within this category, combined with the traditional role for women as the household-family health decision maker, supports the company’s commercial initiative. By introducing our brands to this critical wellness consumer we believe we are building a positive relationship for our future brands and product solutions.

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Therapeutic skin care products leveraging a proprietary delivery system enabling superior dosing and consumer therapeutic benefits related to several OTC skin care needs. These technology applications are being developed for potential third party licensing or internal brand expansion.
 
Woundcare Industry Overview

Woundcare is a large and growing market globally driven largely by professional market dynamics. Growth is driven by several important changes including: population aging; disease state changes, (i.e., chronic disease such as diabetes and obesity); and technology changes, such as medical devices and bioactive dressings. TWSI believes the key to sustainable growth in this market requires a sharp focus on needs in the market that are not being met. Success in identifying those niches and creatively attacking them will enable TWSI to win in the market.

Vital Statistics:
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Total global market: $16 billion growing to $23 billion in 2016
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1 Euromonitor Research & ACNielson Market Projects Expecting Mothers and Women’s Health-GAGR: Trade Sources & National Statistics: Copyright June 2012.
 
 
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Total global wounds: 161 million (not including superficial)
 
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Average cost of woundcare products/wound: $100
 
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CAGR of 9.5% from 2011-2016
 
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US market is #1 at $5.6B, growing to $7.6B by 2016.
 
The woundcare market in 2012 was a $17.2 billion market. With an average compound average growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% forecast for the next five years, the size of the market is estimated at $23 billion by 2016. Looking at the market geographically, the U.S. is the largest single player followed by the E.U., which is equal in size. U.S. issues and needs may take precedence in the near term due to ease of market access and lower cost to penetrate various segments. Japan is the third largest country, with the BIC countries coming in 4th (Brazil, India and China).
 
 
¹Source: Kalorama Information; Wound Care Markets 2012 Projection

The U.S. market is the TWSI/HemCon priority for the short term, defined as the next 1-2 years. However the priority list is not static. Longer-term priorities explore growth in the BIC countries with Japan closely following. The EU market is equal to the U.S. in size and growth potential at 7%, however regulatory restrictions suggest this will be a longer term development priority.
 
There are two core factors supporting the growth potential for TWSI/HemCon woundcare products:

 
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Increasing Ratio of Elderly
 
The growth in woundcare is expected to be favorably driven by the growth in the ratio of elderly to non-elderly consumer. This is due to not only falling birth rates but increased life expectancy. As seen below, the time it takes to double the percent of elderly from 7% to 14% varies significantly by country, from over a century in France to two decades in China, Brazil and India. China’s population of elderly will increase from 110M currently to 330M in 2050; India will go from 60M to 227M.
 

Source: Kinsella K, He W. An Aging World: 2008. Washington, DC: National Institute on Aging and U.S. Census Bureau, 2009.
 
The U.S. is equally impacted by this trend. Between 2010 and 2050, the United States is projected to experience rapid growth in its older population. In 2050, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to be 88.5 million, more than double its projected population of 40.2 million in 2010. The baby boomers are largely responsible for this increase in the older population, as they will begin crossing into this category in 2011.

The percent of elderly in U.S. is projected to rise from 13% to 25% in 2050.
 
 
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008
 
 
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Increasing Chronic Diseases
 
Chronic diseases are placing significant burden healthcare systems around the world. By 2030 more than half of the disease burden in low income countries will be non-communicable disease. These are not 100% attributable to the elderly but they are the largest part of it. Regardless of age, chronic disease states lead to increased woundcare. Demographers and epidemiologists describe this shift as part of an “epidemiologic transition” characterized by the waning of infectious and acute diseases and the emerging importance of chronic and degenerative diseases.


 
SOURCE: WHO, Global Health and Aging, NIH Publication no. 11-7737, October 2011, p. 4.
 
While chronic disease afflicts all ages (not just the elderly), the elderly are more at risk for related health complications and compromised healing due to age.

Impact on TWSI Business

As a direct result of the aging population and increasing incidence of chronic disease states, the types and prevalence of wounds are shifting. Wounds are categorized as acute or chronic: Acute wounds include trauma and surgical wounds. Chronic wounds include ulcers (venous, pressure, and diabetic) and burns. Surgical wounds are the highest number of events, totaling 112.4 M worldwide (WW) and 8M in the U.S. Ulcers of all types total 37M WW and 5M U.S. Burns are 10.4M worldwide and 1.7M U.S. The number of wounds is expected to increase with the number of disease events, driven by population demographics, primarily age. Woundcare product revenues WW are estimated at $16B in 2013, growing to $23B by 2016.1 In the U.S., 2013 woundcare costs are estimated at $20B per year, with over $4B spent on wound management products. The bottom line is that traditional products are not sufficient to solve the needs of woundcare as it moves into the increasingly frail, and co-morbid, population. This provides opportunity for TWSI/HemCon to introduce innovative technologies that can successfully erode the market share held by the traditional players.
 
SOURCE: S. Jackson and J. Stevens, The Future of Woundcare, MX, 1/2006, p.2
 
 

 
 
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HemCon Operations

HemCon, founded in 2001, is a diversified life sciences company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative wound care/infection control medical devices. These products target the emergency medical, surgical, dental, military and overthecounter (OTC) markets in the U.S. and globally. HemCon’s advanced wound care and infection control products are designed to quickly stop moderate to severe hemorrhaging in surgery, trauma, battlefield injuries, surgical and OTC wounds. The company’s wound care products are presently either chitosan or micro-oxidized cellulose base. Chitosan has long been recognized as a robust hemostat and provides natural antibacterial properties. Historically chitosan has been difficult to reliably incorporate into manufactured wound care products. HemCon has overcome these historical limitations and has been granted patents for its proprietary lyophilized and gauze-based manufacturing processes that allow for consistent and reliable commercial grade wound care and infection control products. HemCon’s original medical device product, the HemCon Bandage, was developed in partnership with the U.S. Army. Between 2003 and 2008, the bandage was the standard issue hemorrhage control bandage for all U.S. Army soldiers and is credited with saving many lives on the battlefield. Under the Plan of Reorganization, HemCon kept its wound care/infection control medical devices business and all assets related thereto. The other segment of its operations, called the “LyP Product" which related to HemCon’s proprietary lyophilized human plasma and universal lyophilized plasma technology was spun out into a newly formed corporation and are not part of our acquisition of HemCon.

HemCon Europe (“HemConEU”) developed infrastructure as a result of significant investment from its inception in 1997. HemCon Europe through its operations in the Czech Republic and Ireland, offers supplier, subcontracting and material sourcing options along with Sterilization, Logistics and Freight service solutions for numerous products. In 2008 HemCon Medical Technologies Inc. acquired Alltracel an Irish public company which had raised over $40 million on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The funds were invested in the medical device products, infra-structure and assets prior to being acquired by HemCon Medical Technologies Inc.

Consumer wound care in the U.S. is a mature market category that is projected to have flat sales within the overall sector. The inclusive worldwide market, with projected growth from $16B in 2013 to $23B in 2017, is driven by aging population disease states with concomitant chronic and acute woundcare needs. The greatest growth will be in China, India, Brazil, and Japan; the US remains the largest market however and will be the focus of TWSI & HemCon.

 
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Technology Platforms

Chitosan

Most HemCon products are fabricated from chitosan (pronounced “ky-toe-san”) derivatives, a naturally occurring, biocompatible polysaccharide. This chitosan platform, with its unique and natural characteristics, combined with HemCon’s proprietary manufacturing processes, allows us to bring products to the markets which are highly effective and reliable

Chitosan is a polysaccharide derived from the exoskeletons of shellfish and has long been recognized as a strong and safe coagulant that is used in products to control even severe bleeding. Its primary action works outside of the coagulation cascade thereby allowing for faster control of bleeding and use with most patients on coagulation therapies or with bleeding disorders.
 
Chitosan has a positive charge and it attracts red blood cells and platelets, which have a negative charge. As the red blood cells and platelets are drawn towards the bandage through this ionic interaction, a strong seal is formed at the dermal wound site. This supportive, primary seal allows the body to effectively activate its coagulation pathway, initially forming organized platelets. HemCon dressings are designed to maintain this seal and serve as a frontline support structure as the platelets and red blood cells continue to aggregate until hemostasis is achieved. HemCon dressings do not rely solely on the clotting cascade to stop bleeding. The strong sealing action described allows the body to naturally clot.
 
 

Chitosan is also naturally antibacterial, offering properties against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative organisms. The HemCon process adds to this antibacterial property allowing HemCon products to carry an FDA approved antibacterial claim. This additional benefit gives this technology a significant commercial advantage over similar competing technologies.
 
Infrastructure has being built and developed over the past 16 years by an experienced team of personnel with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to creating solutions for the most complex projects.

 
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Oxidized Cellulose

HemCon Europe’s oxidized cellulose (m•doc™) is derived from non-genetically modified cotton linters (botanically derived). m•doc™ has been used globally as a hemostat for over 50 years. Due to the fibrous nature of the material, however it is limited in its consistency, effectiveness, and suitability for processing and potential for other applications.
 
HemCon Europe scientists developed a proprietary formulation and process for further manipulating and refining oxidized cellulose into various salt states, creating a much purer micronized powder format, with a uniform particle size of the order of microns (0.001 to 0.050mm). This micronized version of oxidized cellulose is achieved through a proprietary process of further oxidation, hydrolysis and refinement. The final product is chemically known as PolyAnhydroGlucuronic Acid (PAGA) and is known in the marketplace as m•doc™ - micro-dispersed oxidized cellulose
 

 
The Czech Republic, a member of the EU, is an ideal European hub as it offers a great Strategic Location, an educated work force and a lower Labor burden in both the main factory located in Jicin and the research and development laboratory in Tisnov.
 
Principal Products
 
Wound Care OTC and Professional:
 
Our HemCon subsidiary is engaged in the wound care retail and professional market space. Consumer wound care in the US is a mature market category that is projected to have flat sales within the overall sector. The inclusive worldwide market, with projected growth from $16B in 2013 to $23B in 2017, is driven by aging population disease states with concomitant chronic and acute woundcare needs. The greatest growth will be in China, India, Brazil, and Japan; the U.S. remains the largest market however and will be the focus of TWSI & HemCon.
 
HemCon currently has nine product lines in its portfolio in both professional and direct-to-consumer (DTC) markets. These products generally fall under product category of Tissue Adhesives, Sealants and Glues area of wound closure. There is some overlap with Bandages product category under wound management, but moving firmly into wound management will require some near future product innovations. The prime distinguishing characteristic of the HemCon product lines is the use of chitosan to rapidly clot moderate to heavy wounds. The m*doc product line made in our Czech subsidiary uses micro-dispensed ORC (cellulose) to achieve the same end for light bleeding.
 
HemCon’s focus is on wound closure and moving towards wound management:
 
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Surgery, hospital or ambulatory/outpatient, that requires clear field control of bleeding with internal, non-absorbable gauze products that have X-ray detection to avoid leaving objects behind.
 
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Catheterization, including interventional radiology and microsurgery, where patch-type products provide rapid hemostasis and effective anti-microbial barrier for small wounds, either under high pressure or oozing.
 
3.  
Trauma, be it battlefield, EMS, ER or post-hospital, where a variety of hemostatic bandages are necessary for moderate to severe bleeding
 
 
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Dental surgery and ENTs, where small configurable hemostatic patches are able to be left in place to control bleeding and infection.
 
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Opportunistic segments including vets, skilled nursing, chronic care, and burns who need a variety of dressings for wound management including moist dressings.
 
DTC innovation from small players has accounted for the 3% DTC growth rate demonstrating the clear need for new and better consumer products. TWSI has targeted the 50m Americans currently prescribed anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as Coumadin and Plavix. The special health concerns of this substantial and rapidly expanding group is not being served by today’s highly commoditized DTC product selection. Our future acquisition criterion is well focused on specific targets that have the value added technology to clearly differentiate our products from the mature offerings today found on the stores shelves and in the professional setting. This will allow us to differentiate from the established solutions and join in the accelerated growth sector of this mature category.
 
Patent Portfolio:
 
In addition to numerous trademarks for products in all three sectors, TWSI has a robust worldwide patent portfolio available for detailed examination. The company has licensed patents from Argentum for DTC worldwide rights allowing exclusive sales of their proprietary Silverlon wound healing technology. Under skin care an option to exclusively license an innovative IP asset from Polytheraputics underlies the strategic efforts in this sector. Owned patent applications are in the final stage of examination for the Soft and Smooth disposable tampon applicator by the U.S. and international authorities. The Chitosan wound closure technology has 46 patents issued or some stage of application while the m•doc™ European Union (EU) technology is covered by 37 patents and applications.
 
Sales and Marketing
 
Products are sold to numerous channels either directly or utilizing distributors. Our over-the-counter products are sold to retail outlets utilizing industry brokers. Our wound care solutions are sold to the professional market place via our own national sales force consisting of 5 regional sale executives and 5 sales support staff. Beginning in Q2 2014 an independent contracting sales organization will begin selling our products to hospitals and clinics.
 
Research and Development
 
We have a research and development pipeline focused on healthcare consumer products, women’s health, wound care and infection control. Intellectual property is managed towards commercial realization building on an established worldwide portfolio of issued patents within our markets.
 
We target the large health and wellness (H&W) markets for both consumers (OTC) and professional healthcare. This market represents a long-term, high growth and profitable opportunity. Conservatively estimated at $29 Billion in ex-factory sales in the U.S. in 2012 ($51 Billion in retail sales), the H&W market has consistently grown at +3-4% annually despite the recent economic downturn and is forecasted to maintain or exceed that level of growth in the future.2
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2 JD Ford & Company Investment Bankers: Global Health & Wellness: State of the Industry. Resilience and Continued Growth Expected in Global Health & Wellness Industry: Copyright 2009.
 
 
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Beauté de Maman™ Product Line

Our first acquisition, Beauté de Maman™ (BdM), represents our initial entry into the $500M category of products specifically targeted to Pregnancy & New Mothers (P&NM). We define the category as pregnancy support, nursing products, delivery products and other post-partum products. This category addresses unique needs of ~ 4 million pregnant women and over 20 million caregivers (sisters, mothers, other female relatives, friends, etc.) actively supporting each pregnant woman at any one time in the U.S.3 Beauté de Maman™ has been launched on a direct-to-consumer platform via the web, and tested at retail in 2013. Our plans are to launch the BdM brand into national drug and mass retail in 2014 to reach a wider consuming public.

The BdM product line is a line of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant and nursing women. Each product has been extensively researched and developed to ensure the highest quality of ingredients that are known to be safe for the mother and baby while also being effective to meet the unique symptoms experienced during pregnancy and nursing.

Beaute de Maman™ represents a broad range of premium products targeted to meet the routine hygiene and unique symptomatic needs of pregnant and nursing women (e.g. Acne, nausea, stretch marks, thinning hair, etc.). Each product in this line is developed to deliver superior product performance while also being formulated with natural ingredients to be safe for the mother and developing baby.

The products are created in partnership with a board certified obstetrician designed meet the wide range of needs for women during this life stage event. We conduct extensive research with leading medical databases to ensure each ingredient is proven to be safe. The composition of each product is formulated with over 95% natural, or naturally derived ingredients. The products do not contain Parabens, BPA or Phthalates and are never tested on animals.

Principal Products

The current BdM assortment begins with a natural supplement to address symptoms of morning sickness, typically associated with the first trimester of pregnancy. In addition, the product range addresses new natural formulas to address routine skin cleansing and hair care needs. Importantly the brand provides a proprietary formula to aid in prevention of stretch marks by maintaining skin elasticity and suppleness. Next, the brand offers a nursing balm to assist in nursing. All Beauté de Maman™ products use natural, and naturally derived and herbal ingredients, each carefully selected, tested for purity and manufactured by FDA audited US facilities to the highest quality standards.

The company is planning important new line extensions in 2014 to extend the portfolio into new segments. Each year we plan on introducing 2-3 new items to the brand line. Ultimately the BdM product range will represent the pinnacle for safety and efficacy to meet the broad range of products women require.
 
Sales and Marketing
 
In the year ended December 31, 2013, we focused the sales and marketing resources for the Beaute de Maman™ brand on efficient internet portals via the brand website and selected web-based retailers. Going forward we plan to expand distribution into the conventional retail channels. Concurrent with this sales channel expansion we plan to invest in more traditional marketing elements that can drive important awareness and trial incentives for target consumers.
 
We retained the services of a nationally recognized broker organization to represent the sales of the product line to conventional retailers. Additionally the company retained the services of a recognized advertising agency to lead in the development of effective digital and conventional advertising materials and media plans.
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3 CDC, National Vital Statistics Report, August 28, 2012, Volume 61, Number 1
 
 
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Research and Development
 
Research and development has been focused on fundamental product design and testing supporting the future portfolio plans of the business. Within the Beauté de Maman™ brand we successfully completed the development and launch in 2013 a new line of hair care products for pregnant and nursing women. We currently have several additional product development initiatives underway supporting retail launches in 2014 and beyond. We rely on our internal product development team and external technology providers working under confidentiality agreements to facilitate all development initiatives.
 
Consumer Industry Overview

We believe that personal health advocacy will represent a transforming dynamic within the industry. Important shifts in consumer, industry, and government dynamics are driving the need for healthcare innovation that proactively supports the “down-streaming” of care to the consumer – creating the health advocacy:

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Consumer access to extensive healthcare information delivered in understandable content via the internet and social networking combined with important advances in medical science have enabled a higher personal awareness of the healthcare conditions and implications.
 
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An increasing number of insured Americans resulting from the Affordable Care Act reforms, and an aging population. The aging population holds new expectations for a healthy, active long life. “Boomers” will redefine the senior market as we know it today;
 
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The exploding costs of institutional and provider-based healthcare (growing at 1.5 times the rate of the national GDP);
 
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The growing demand for care due to epidemic levels of obesity and related conditions (such as diabetes and heart disease);
 
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The industry faces a projected shortage in physicians and a healthcare service provider community that is permanently shifting the delivery and responsibility of care to the consumer.
 
 
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Consumer Healthcare Trends

 
These dynamics are resulting in the transformation of consumer healthcare: fueling long-term growth and transforming the consumer from passive patient to being their own personal health advocate. With this transformation is increased demand for:

1)
New outcome-based, self-care products and solutions;
 
2)
New health literacy tools to enable the consumer to be an effective and self-directed health advocate; and
 
3)
New and more convenient access and delivery of consumer health products, solutions, and services often avoiding the traditional “Gatekeepers” in the healthcare system.
 
Citizens of the post-industrial economies are aging at a rapid pace. In the United States alone seven million baby boomers became 65 in 2011. As a percentage of all Americans, baby boomers represent a full twenty six percent (26%). The profound effects this will have on our society and healthcare system cannot be understated. As members of the most affluent generation in history boomers have an increased interest in health matters and utilize multiple technology formats to both learn and obtain better health. Looking back at the aging process of their parents they want to avoid the costly and quality of life decreasing elder stage of their parental generation. Participation by consumers worldwide in health and wellness has resulted in a $600 billion marketplace.

Combining the desire to control their own personal wellness with the macro-economic drivers to reduce healthcare cost produces a perfect convergence supporting market demand for efficacious and affordability of direct to the consumer solutions. During the recent economic turbulence, health and wellness remains a top priority for the consumer. In relationship to demand for other consumer product segments the wellness sector has maintained a robust level of demand.

 
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Core needs of the new “Personal Health Advocate”

 
Meeting the core needs of the new personal health advocate is our management’s primary strategic focus for the OTC portfolio at TWSI. We are targeting high growth and margin opportunity categories that provide a fundamental linkage back to the new consumer needs for brands and products that encourage high personal involvement/engagement and are consistent with personal health advocacy trends. More specifically, we are focused on categories and market space opportunities that represent:

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Outcome-based cost effective solutions with demonstrable results both in therapeutic relief and quality of life (QOL) improvement;
 
•  
High personal involvement in care management (for self or caregiver);
 
•  
Chronic versus episodic conditions and therapies.
 
Our management is committed to the concept that companies will win with a consumer centric focus when they are able to efficiently convert consumer trends and defined gaps in product needs to actual innovation and product solutions strongly tied to a scientific foundation.
 
Other Operations
 
Revenue Mix

As a result of the above transactions, as of December 31, 2013, our primary operations are directed to HemCon. TWSI has also developed complete commercial capability related to developing, marketing and selling, Beaute de Maman™ product line and future OTC products into conventional Drug, Food and Mass retail channels. Further TWSI has successfully created and operates a complete fulfillment capability to efficiently process consumer orders via the internet channel.
 
 
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Employees
 
As of December 31, 2013, we had 53 direct employees of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Our core operating management team was working under individual consulting agreements. In early 2013 we executed employment contracts with our core management members. Our Chief Financial Officer is the only member of our management that continues to perform services on a consulting basis. Currently, HemCon employs 43 people, including 12 in managerial positions and 31 people in non-managerial positions Additionally HemCon employs 6 “temporary” non-managerial employees via employment agencies on a full time basis.
 
Available Information
 
We are a fully reporting issuer, subject to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our Quarterly Reports, Annual Reports, and other filings can be obtained from the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may also obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Commission maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Commission at http://www.sec.gov.
 
ITEM 1A. – RISK FACTORS.

As a smaller reporting company we are not required to provide a statement of risk factors. However, we believe this information may be valuable to our shareholders for this filing. We reserve the right to not provide risk factors in our future filings. Our primary risk factors and other considerations include:

 
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We have a limited operating history and limited historical financial information upon which you may evaluate our performance.

You should consider, among other factors, our prospects for success in light of the risks and uncertainties encountered by companies that, like us, have a limited operating history. We may not successfully address these risks and uncertainties or successfully market our existing and new products. If we fail to do so, it could materially harm our business and impair the value of our common stock. Even if we accomplish these objectives, we may not generate the positive cash flows or profits we anticipate. In 2013 we had over $3.7 million in revenues from our wholly-owned subsidiary, HemCon, and from sales of our Beaute de Maman™ product line, but we had a net loss of net loss of $12.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2013, we had net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of $2.6 million and had $0.2 million in cash on hand on December 31, 2013, while our monthly cash flow burn rate was approximately $0.2 million, excluding professional fees and consultants on an as needed basis. As a result, we have short term cash needs. These needs are currently being satisfied through proceeds from the sales of our securities and the issuance of debt instruments. We currently do not believe we will be able to satisfy our cash needs from our revenues until 2015. As a result, if we are not successful in continuing to raise money from the sale of our securities, we likely would not be able to continue as a going concern. Unanticipated problems, expenses, and delays are frequently encountered in establishing unique products in a mature marketplace, like wound care management. These include, but are not limited to, inadequate funding, lack of consumer acceptance, competition, delays in product development, and inadequate sales and marketing. The failure by us to address satisfactorily any of these conditions would have a materially adverse effect upon us and may force us to reduce or curtail operations. No assurance can be given that we can or will ever operate profitably.

We may not be able to meet our future capital needs.

While we had over $3.7 million in revenues from our wholly-owned subsidiary, HemCon, and from sales of our Beaute de Maman™ product line we had a net loss of net loss of $12.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. As a result we have significant capital needs. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our ability to grow HemCon’s and Beaute de Maman™’s operations, develop the Soft and Smooth Assets, identify and acquire solid companies, our ability to generate positive cash flow from operations, and the effect of competing market developments. We will need additional capital in the near future. Any equity financings will result in dilution to our then-existing stockholders. Sources of debt financing may result in high interest expense. Any financing, if available, may be on terms deemed unfavorable.

If we are unable to meet our future capital needs, we may be required to reduce or curtail operations.

Since our change of control transaction closed on April 27, 2012, we have relied on financing from investors and our officers and directors to fund operations. We have limited cash liquidity and capital resources. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our ability to market our products successfully, our ability to generate positive cash flow from operations, and our ability to obtain financing in the capital markets. Our business plan requires additional financing beyond our anticipated cash flow from current operations. Consequently, although we currently have no specific plans or arrangements for financing, we intend to raise funds through private placements, public offerings, or other such means. Any equity financings would result in dilution to our then-existing stockholders. Sources of debt financing may result in higher interest expense and may expose us to liquidity problems. Any financing, if available, may be on terms deemed unfavorable. If adequate funds are not obtained, we may be required to reduce or curtail operations.

 
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If we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, we may not be able to compete effectively in our market.

Our success will depend, in part, on our ability to attract and retain key management, both including and beyond what we have today. We will attempt to enhance our management and technical expertise by recruiting qualified individuals who possess desired skills and experience in certain targeted areas. If we are unable to retain staff and to attract and retain sufficient additional employees, and the requisite information technology, engineering, and technical support resources, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. The loss of key personnel could limit our ability to develop and market our products.

Competition could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Our current investments are in the medical device and products field. The medical device and products industry is a highly competitive industry and the products that we currently have an interest in may not compete well in the marketplace, which could cause our revenues to be less than expected, and/or may cause us to increase the number of our personnel or our advertising or promotional expenditures to maintain our competitive position or for other reasons.

An increase in government regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.

The U.S. and certain other countries in which we operate impose certain federal and state or provincial regulations, and also require warning labels and signage on medical products. New or revised regulations or increased licensing fees, requirements, or taxes could also have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

If we fail to obtain or maintain applicable regulatory clearances or approvals for our products, or if such clearances or approvals are delayed, we will be unable to distribute our products in a timely manner, or at all, which could significantly disrupt our business and materially and adversely affect our sales and profitability.

The sale and marketing of our products are subject to regulation in the countries where we intend to conduct business. For a significant portion of our products, we need to obtain and renew licenses and registrations with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and its equivalent in other markets. The processes for obtaining regulatory clearances or approvals can be lengthy and expensive, and the results are unpredictable. If we are unable to obtain clearances or approvals needed to market existing or new products, or obtain such clearances or approvals in a timely fashion, our business would be significantly disrupted, and our sales and profitability could be materially and adversely affected.

In particular, as we enter foreign markets, we lack the experience and familiarity with both the regulators and the regulatory systems, which could make the process more difficult, more costly, more time consuming and less likely to succeed.

 
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If we fail to comply with regulatory requirements, regulatory agencies may take action against us, which could significantly harm our business.

Marketed products, along with the manufacturing processes, post-approval clinical data, labeling, advertising and promotional activities for these products, are subject to continual requirements and review by the FDA and other regulatory bodies. In addition, regulatory authorities subject a marketed product, its manufacturer and the manufacturing facilities to ongoing review and periodic inspections. We will be subject to ongoing FDA requirements, including required submissions of safety and other post-market information and reports, registration requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices (“cGMP”) regulations, requirements regarding the distribution of samples to physicians and recordkeeping requirements.

The cGMP regulations also include requirements relating to quality control and quality assurance, as well as the corresponding maintenance of records and documentation. Regulatory agencies may change existing requirements or adopt new requirements or policies. We may be slow to adapt or may not be able to adapt to these changes or new requirements.
 
We may be unable to adequately protect our proprietary rights.

Our ability to compete partly depends on the superiority, uniqueness, and value of our intellectual property and technology. To protect our proprietary rights, we will rely on a combination of patent, copyright, and trade secret laws, confidentiality agreements with our employees and third parties, and protective contractual provisions. Despite these efforts, any of the following occurrences may reduce the value of our intellectual property:

·  
Our applications for patents relating to our business may not be granted or, if granted, may be challenged or invalidated;
·  
Issued patents may not provide us with any competitive advantages;
·  
Our efforts to protect our intellectual property rights may not be effective in preventing misappropriation of our technology;
·  
Our efforts may not prevent the development and design by others of products or technologies similar to, competitive with, or superior to, those we develop; or
·  
Another party may obtain a blocking patent and we would need to either obtain a license or design around the patent in order to continue to offer the contested feature or service in our products.

We may be forced to litigate to defend our intellectual property rights, or to defend against claims by third parties against us relating to intellectual property rights.

We may be forced to litigate to enforce or defend our intellectual property rights, to protect our trade secrets, or to determine the validity and scope of other parties’ proprietary rights. Any such litigation could be expensive and could distract our management from focusing on operating our business. The existence and/or outcome of any such litigation could harm our business.

We may not be able to effectively manage our growth and operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We may experience rapid growth and development in a relatively short period of time. Should this happen, the management of this growth could require, among other things, continued development of our financial and management controls and management information systems, stringent control of costs, increased marketing activities, the ability to attract and retain qualified management personnel, and the training of new personnel. We intend to retain additional personnel as appropriate to manage our expected growth and expansion. Failure to successfully manage our possible growth and development could have a material adverse effect on our business and the value of our common stock.

Our future research and development projects may not be successful.

The successful development of products can be affected by many factors. Products that appear to be promising at their early phases of research and development may fail to be commercialized for various reasons, including the failure to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals. In addition, the research and development cycle for new products for which we may obtain such approvals certificate typically is long.

 
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There is no assurance that any of our future research and development projects will be successful or completed within the anticipated time frame or budget or that we will receive the necessary approvals from relevant authorities for the production of these newly developed products, or that these newly developed products will achieve commercial success. Even if such products can be successfully commercialized, they may not achieve the level of market acceptance that we expect.

Any products we develop, acquire, or invest in may not achieve or maintain widespread market acceptance.

The success of any products we develop, acquire, or invest in will be highly dependent on market acceptance. We believe that market acceptance of any products will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to:

·  
the perceived advantages of our products over competing products and the availability and success of competing products;
·  
the effectiveness of our sales and marketing efforts;
·  
our product pricing and cost effectiveness;
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the safety and efficacy of our products and the prevalence and severity of adverse side effects, if any; and
·  
publicity concerning our products, product candidates, or competing products.

If our products fail to achieve or maintain market acceptance, or if new products are introduced by others that are more favorably received than our products, are more cost effective, or otherwise render our products obsolete, we may experience a decline in demand for our products. If we are unable to market and sell any products we develop successfully, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and future growth would be adversely affected.

Developments by competitors may render our products or technologies obsolete or non-competitive.

The medical device and products industry is intensely competitive and subject to rapid and significant technological changes. A large number of companies are pursuing the development of medical devices and products for markets that we are targeting. We face competition from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the United States and other countries. In addition, companies pursuing different but related fields represent substantial competition. Many of the organizations competing with us have substantially greater capital resources, larger research and development staffs and facilities, longer medical device development history in obtaining regulatory approvals, and greater manufacturing and marketing capabilities than do we. These organizations also compete with us to attract qualified personnel and parties for acquisitions, joint ventures, or other collaborations.

If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls or discover material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting, we may not be able to report our financial results accurately or timely or to detect fraud, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

An effective internal control environment is necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and is an important part of our effort to prevent financial fraud. We are required to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of our internal controls over financial reporting. Based on these evaluations, we may conclude that enhancements, modifications, or changes to internal controls are necessary or desirable. While management evaluates the effectiveness of our internal controls on a regular basis, these controls may not always be effective. There are inherent limitations on the effectiveness of internal controls, including collusion, management override, and failure of human judgment. In addition, control procedures are designed to reduce rather than eliminate business risks. If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, or if management or our independent registered public accounting firm discovers material weaknesses in our internal controls, we may be unable to produce reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, including subjecting us to sanctions or investigation by regulatory authorities, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any such actions could result in an adverse reaction in the financial markets due to a loss of confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which could cause the market price of our common stock to decline or limit our access to capital.

 
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Our common stock may be affected by limited trading volume and may fluctuate significantly.

There has been a limited public market for our common stock and there can be no assurance that an active trading market for our common stock will develop. This could adversely affect our shareholders’ ability to sell our common stock in short time periods or possibly at all. Our common stock has experienced and is likely to continue to experience significant price and volume fluctuations that could adversely affect the market price of our common stock without regard to our operating performance. Our stock price could fluctuate significantly in the future based upon any number of factors such as: general stock market trends; announcements of developments related to our business; fluctuations in our operating results; announcements of technological innovations, new products, or enhancements by us or our competitors; general conditions in the U.S. and/or global economies; developments in patents or other intellectual property rights; and developments in our relationships with our customers and suppliers. Substantial fluctuations in our stock price could significantly reduce the price of our stock.

Our common stock is traded on the OTC Markets which may make it more difficult for investors to resell their shares due to suitability requirements.

Our common stock is currently traded on the OTC Markets (Pink Sheets) where we expect it to remain for the foreseeable future. Broker-dealers often decline to trade in OTC Markets stocks given that the market for such securities is often limited, the stocks are often more volatile, and the risk to investors is often greater. In addition, OTC Markets’ stocks are often not eligible to be purchased by mutual funds and other institutional investors. These factors may reduce the potential market for our common stock by reducing the number of potential investors. This may make it more difficult for investors in our common stock to sell shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of their shares. This could cause our stock price to decline.

ITEM 1B – UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

This Item is not applicable to us as we are not an accelerated filer, a large accelerated filer, or a well-seasoned issuer; however, we have not received written comments from the Commission staff regarding our periodic or current reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within the last 180 days before the end of our last fiscal year.

ITEM 2 – PROPERTIES

Our office space is approximately 2,500 square feet and we lease the space rent-free from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, an entity controlled by John Linderman and James Barickman, two of our executive officers. Beginning in 2013 we began paying a pro rata portion of the rent for our office space, of $2,900 per month.
 
ITEM 3 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are not a party to any litigation. In the ordinary course of business, we may from time to time be involved in various pending or threatened legal actions. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and it is possible that the resolution of such matters might have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition and/or results of operations. However, in the opinion of our management, other than as set forth herein, matters currently pending or threatened against us are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

ITEM 4 – MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

There is no information required to be disclosed under this Item.
 
 
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PART II

ITEM 5 – MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

Our common stock is currently quoted for trading on OTC Markets, OTCQB tier of OTC Link ATS, under the trading symbol “TWSI”. Our common stock was originally listed on the OTC Bulletin Board on May 28, 2002, but was delisted on September 19, 2011, due to our failure to file our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for June 30, 2011. We are now current in our ’34 Act reporting obligations. If management elects to attempt to re-list on the OTC Bulletin Board we must have a market maker file a 15c2-11 application on our behalf and be approved by FINRA.

The following table sets forth the high and low bid information for each quarter within the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, as best we could estimate from publicly-available information. The information reflects prices between dealers, and does not include retail markup, markdown, or commission, and may not represent actual transactions. On January 18, 2013, we effected a 1-for-1,000 reverse stock split. The numbers below reflect the reverse stock split.

        Bid Prices  
Fiscal Year Ended December 31,   Period  
High
   
Low
 
                 
2012
 
First Quarter
  $ 5.00     $ 0.90  
   
Second Quarter
  $ 28.50     $ 1.00  
   
Third Quarter
  $ 22.00     $ 4.00  
   
Fourth Quarter
  $ 13.00     $ 6.00  
                     
2013
 
First Quarter
  $ 9.40     $ 1.00  
   
Second Quarter
  $ 2.75     $ 2.21  
   
Third Quarter
  $ 2.75     $ 1.70  
   
Fourth Quarter
  $ 2.00     $ 1.44  


The Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection with trades in any stock defined as a penny stock. The Commission has adopted regulations that generally define a penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to a few exceptions which we do not meet. Unless an exception is available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith.

Holders

As of December 31, 2013, there were approximately 21,847,268 shares of our common stock outstanding held by 1,515 holders of record and numerous shares held in brokerage accounts. As of April 15, 2014, there were 23,041,715 shares of our common stock outstanding. As of June 30, 2013, there were 45,537,268 shares of our common stock outstanding. Of these shares, 12,662,268 were held by non-affiliates. On the cover page of this filing we value the 12,662,268 shares held by non-affiliates at $34,821,237. These shares were valued at $2.75 per share, based on our share price on June 30, 2013.

 
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Warrants

On February 12, 2013, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc. (“HLBCDC”), under which we exercised our option to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets held by HLBCDC. In exchange for the Soft and Smooth Assets we agreed to issue to HLBCDC warrants enabling HLBCDC to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of our common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period.

During the first quarter of 2013, we issued 375,000 fully vested warrants to consultants with exercise prices of $0.45 and with a five year terms. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock.

During the first quarter of 2013, we issued 25,000 warrants to Chord Advisors, LLC, a company affiliated with David Horin, our Chief Financial Officer, with an exercise price of $0.45 and a five year term. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock.

In March 2013, In connection with the Argentum Agreement, we issued Argentum a warrant to purchase up to 750,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The warrant vests in two equal installments of 375,000 shares each, with the vesting based on product’s success in obtaining certain approvals from the Food and Drug Administration.

In connection with our acquisition of HemCon in May 2013 we borrowed money from several different parties and in connection with those promissory notes we issued warrants to the holders, as follows:

 
1)
We issued DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.
 
2)
We issued the Lawrence K. Ingber Trust warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.
 
3)
We issued Mr. James Linderman, the father of one of our officers and directors, warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.
 
4)
We issued Mr. James Barickman, one of our officers and directors, warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.
 
5)
We issued Mr. John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.
 
6)
We issued Mr. Harry Pond warrants to purchase 21,600 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

In the third quarter of 2013, in connection with the issuance of a promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 282,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.69 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

In the fourth quarter of 2014, in connection with the issuance of a promissory note, we issued warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $1.80 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 
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During the fourth quarter of 2013, we converted approximately $1.1 million in compensation owed to our executive officers into an aggregate of 2,200,000 warrants with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share.

Dividends

There have been no cash dividends declared on our common stock, and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Dividends are declared at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
 
There are no outstanding options or warrants to purchase shares of our common stock under any equity compensation plans.

Currently, we do not have any equity compensation plans.

Recent Issuance of Unregistered Securities

During the three months ended December 31, 2013, we issued the following unregistered securities:

On November 18, 2013, we issued 100,000 shares of our common stock, restricted in accordance with Rule 144, to a non-affiliated investor in exchange for $100,000 pursuant to a stock purchase agreement dated August 28, 2013. This issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, based on representations by the investor in the stock purchase agreement, due to the fact the investors were either accredited or sophisticated investors, and the investor is familiar with our operations.

In December 2013, we received a notice of conversion from New Horizon, Inc., notifying us that it wished to convert $4,000 of principal and interest due under that certain Tristar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated February 21, 2013 into 500,000 shares of our common stock. The shares were issued on December 17, 2013, without a restrictive legend since New Horizon’s note is derived from and purchased from Ms. Alter’s promissory note dated in April 2012, and it is a non-affiliate. The issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, due to the fact New Horizon, Inc. has held the promissory note since February 2013, is either an accredited or sophisticated investor and is familiar with our operations.

In the fourth quarter of 2013, in connection with the issuance of a promissory note, we issued warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $1.80 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, based on representations by the investor, due to the fact the investors were either accredited or sophisticated investors, and the investor is familiar with our operations.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we converted approximately $1.1 million in compensation owed to our executive officers into an aggregate of 2,200,000 warrants with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share. Of these warrants 550,000 were issued to Mr. John Linderman in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed, 550,000 were issued to James Barickman in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed, 550,000 were issued to Frederick A. Voight in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed, and 550,000 were issued to Michael Wax in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed. These issuances were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, based on the fact the recipients are our offices and directors and are familiar with our operations.

If our stock is listed on an exchange we will be subject to the Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection with trades in any stock defined as a penny stock. The Commission has adopted regulations that generally define a penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to a few exceptions which we do not meet. Unless an exception is available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith.

ITEM 6 – SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

As a smaller reporting company we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 
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ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. for the period ended December 31, 2013 contains forward-looking statements, principally in this Section and “Business.” Generally, you can identify these statements because they use words like “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” and similar terms. These statements reflect only our current expectations. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy and actual results may differ materially from those we anticipated due to a number of uncertainties, many of which are unforeseen, including, among others, the risks we face as described in this filing. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which apply only as of the date of this annual report. To the extent that such statements are not recitations of historical fact, such statements constitute forward-looking statements that, by definition, involve risks and uncertainties. In any forward-looking statement where we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the statement of expectation of belief will be accomplished.

We believe it is important to communicate our expectations to our investors. There may be events in the future; however, that we are unable to predict accurately or over which we have no control. The risk factors listed in this filing, as well as any cautionary language in this annual report, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated, include, but are not limited to: our ability to successfully obtain financing for product acquisition; changes in product strategies; general economic, financial and business conditions; changes in and compliance with governmental regulations; changes in various tax laws; and the availability of key management and other personnel.

Overview

We were incorporated on August 28, 2000 in the state of Nevada under the name “Quadric Acquisitions”. From the date of our incorporation through April 27, 2012, we had several name changes and different business plans all under prior management that is no longer with the company. On April 27, 2012, we underwent a change of control transaction and changed our business plan. On January 7, 2013, we changed our name from Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. to TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. with the State of Nevada, and such change was effected with FINRA on January 18, 2013. We conduct our current operations under the name TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.
 
 
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We are a company focused on bringing new technologies to consumers and patients that address underserved therapeutic healthcare opportunities based on a combination of superior science, product development and market positioning worldwide. Each of our products is designed to improve health advocacy and medical outcomes through superior and proven technologies. Our innovative products and technologies focus in three categories:

·  
Wound Care products focused on superior hemostasis and infection control through the exploitation of proprietary and in licensed technologies targeting a wide range of professional medical (e.g., surgery, dialysis, post-procedure recovery), trauma, military and consumer OTC (over the counter) applications reducing the total cost of care. The company has developed FDA approved products targeted to specific procedures within the broad professional care medical market as well as innovative products targeted to the global OTC (consumer self-care) wound care market which have received FDA clearance, CE approval and other international approvals. The superiority of the hemostasis properties of the product is demonstrated through its inclusion in the U.S. Department of Defense’s Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care guidelines.

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Women’s Health products initially focused on the unique needs during pregnancy and nursing. Longer-term we plan to expand the TWSI portfolio to address broader, under-met needs in women’s health. We market to the maternity segment under the Beaute de Maman™ brand sold via traditional retailers and internet portals. The women’s healthcare market is projected to achieve 5.9% compounded annual growth rate from 2010 to 2016.1 Our management believes the incremental pace of market expansion within this category, combined with the traditional role for women as the household-family health decision maker, supports the company’s commercial initiative. By introducing our brands to this critical wellness consumer we believe we are building a positive relationship for our future brands and product solutions.

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Therapeutic Skin Care products leveraging a proprietary delivery system enabling superior dosing and consumer therapeutic benefits related to several OTC skin care needs. These technology applications are being developed for potential third party licensing or internal brand expansion.

Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
 
Summary of Results of Operations (in thousands)

   
Year Ended
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Revenue
  $ 3,776     $ -  
Cost of goods sold
    3,074       -  
Gross Profit
    702       -  
                 
Operating expenses:
               
General and administrative
    7,331       999  
Research and development
    2,462       700  
Amortization of intangible assets
    59       84  
Impairment of intangible assets
    15       -  
Total operating expenses
    9,867       1,783  
                 
Operating loss
    (9,165 )     (1,783 )
                 
Net loss
    (12,628 )     (2,248 )
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4 Euromonitor Research & ACNielson Market Projects Expecting Mothers and Women’s Health-GAGR: Trade Sources & National Statistics: Copyright June 2012.
 
 
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Operating Loss

We had an operating loss of approximately $9,165 for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared to an operating loss of approximately $1,783 for the year ended December 31, 2012. This difference was largely attributable to the fact that during the year ended December 31, 2012 we had minimal operations, with no revenue and incurred approximately $1,783 in operating expenses. In contrast, during the year ended December 31, 2013, we acquired HemCon and had its operations and the Beaute de Maman™ product line, which resulted in us having significantly more revenues but also significantly more costs of goods sold and operating expenses, leaving us with a significant net loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 (approximately $12,628) compared to December 31, 2012 (approximately $2,248).
 
This net operating loss for 2013 is a common occurrence when a company grows by acquisition, especially when that is accomplished by purchasing a company out of bankruptcy that is in a turn-around situation, even when that company is purchased at a very attractive price. It often takes time to integrate systems, products, marketing, production, and personnel. It also can take some time to reestablish relationships with former customers. However, when that is accomplished successfully, a dramatic increase in revenues and profitability is often the expected result. As value and equity rises the Return on Investment (ROI) is often results at a higher multiple than an asset purchased at a steep price. At an acquisition price of approximately $3.1 robust returns are expected in the future.

Revenue

Our Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 was approximately $3,776 compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2012. Revenue is primarily attributed to the operations of HemCon Medical Technologies, lnc. amounting to $3,658. Revenue is attributed to sales of hemostatic, infection control and wound management products for surgical, health care, consumer and military markets. The cost of the acquisition was approximately $3,139. Cash outflows from operations were $2,573 or approximately $214 per month.

Cost of Goods Sold

Our cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2013 were approximately $3,074, compared to $0 for the same period in 2012. The cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2013 primarily related to the revenues generated from HemCon. HemCon’s cost of goods sold amounted to approximately $2,814 or approximately 77% of HemCon’s revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 operating at 8% of current manufacturing capacity.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses were approximately $7,331 for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared to approximately $999 for the year ended December 31, 2012, of which $1,485 are due to the inclusion of expenses related to our HemCon and $4,414 being primarily associated with non-cash equity-based charges. Our primary general and administrative expenses were $1,239 from compensation to related parties, $1,576 from professional fees related to TriStar such as audit, marketing and legal fees, and $1,486 related to salaries, occupancy cost, utilities etc. related to HemCon.

Sales, Marketing and Development

Our expenses related to sales, marketing and development are $2,462 for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared to $700 for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in the expense is the investment in key strategic revenue and business drivers setting the platform for the longer term success of the company.
 
 
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Amortization of Intangible Assets

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we had $59 in amortization of intangible assets related to trade name, patents, non-compete agreements and customer lists acquired in the HemCon acquisition.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $2,609 for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared to $35 for the year ended December 31, 2012. During the year ended December 31, 2013 interest expense primarily related to the amortization of debt discount on promissory notes and warrants issued during 2013.

Inducement Expense

Inducement expense $802 for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2012. During the year ended December 31, 2013 inducement expense primarily related to the conversion of approximately $1.1 million in executive officers compensation into 2,200,000 warrants with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share.

Liquidity and Capital Resources for Year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012

Introduction

During the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, because of our operating losses, we did not generate positive operating cash flows. Our cash on hand as of December 31, 2013 was $193. With a monthly cash burn rate of approximately $225 per month we have significant short term cash needs. These needs are being satisfied through proceeds from the sales of our securities and the issuance of convertible notes. We currently do not believe we will be able to satisfy our cash needs from our revenues for some time.

Our cash, current assets, total assets, current liabilities, and total liabilities as of December 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012, respectively, are as follows (in thousands):

   
December 31,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
   
Change
 
                   
Cash and Cash Equivalents
  $ 193     $ 11     $ 182  
Total Current Assets
    3,653       23       3,630  
Total Assets
    5,558       24       5,534  
Total Current Liabilities
    9,140       893       8,247  
Total Liabilities
  $ 9,188     $ 893     $ 8,295  

Our total assets increased by $5,534 as of December 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012. The increase in total assets was primarily attributed to the increases in our property and equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable primarily related to HemCon.
 
 
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Our current liabilities increased by $8,247, as of December 31, 2013 as compared to December 31, 2012. A large portion of this increase was due to significant increases in our short terms notes, our accounts payable and accrued expenses, and our accounts payable and accrued expenses due to related parties related to the acquisition of HemCon and funding of operating losses.
 
In order to repay obligations as they fall due, we will be required to raise significant capital. We may elect to raise additional funds at any time through equity, equity-linked or debt financing arrangements. There is no assurance, however, that we will be successful in these efforts.

Cash Requirements

We had cash available as of December 31, 2013 of $193 and $11 as of December 31, 2012. We have significant short term cash needs. These needs are being satisfied through proceeds from the sales of our securities and the issuance of convertible notes. The Company borrowed $5,806 from mostly related parties. Currently we do not believe we will be able to satisfy our cash needs from operating cash generated and are reliant on the continued ability to raise capital.

Sources and Uses of Cash

Operations

Net cash used in operating activities was $2,573 for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared to $342, for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2013, net cash used in operating activities consisted primarily of our net loss of $12,628, adjusted for non-cash changes including the issuance of warrants for research and development of $3,726, issuance of warrants for services of $688, amortization of debt discount of $2,002, inducement expense of $802, offset by changes in working capital related to accounts payable and accrued expenses – related party of $1,866 inventory of $278, and accounts payable and accruals of $489 accounts receivable $15 and deferred revenue of ($72), and other non-current assets of ($18).

Investments

Net cash used in investing activities of $3,139 for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to $1 for the year ended December 31, 2012. In the year ended December 31, 2013 the net cash used by investing activities relate to the acquisition of HemCon.

Financing

Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $5,913, compared to $384 for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the period in 2013, our financing activities consisted of $4,110 from proceeds from issuance of short terms notes – related party, $50 from proceeds from issuance of convertible notes – related party, $250 from issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, $1,646 from proceeds from issuances of short term notes, and $502 from proceeds from the issuance of common stock, offset by repayment of notes of $645.
 
 
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Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2013:
 
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2018
   
Total
 
Debt obligations
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -    
$ ­-
    $ -  
Service contracts
  $ -     $ -     $ -    
$ ­-
    $ -     $ -  
Operating leases
  $ 524     $ 141     $ 25     $ -     $ -     $ 690  
    $ 524     $ 141     $ 25     $ -     $ -     $ 690  
 
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off balance sheet arrangements.

ITEM 7A – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As a smaller reporting company we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

ITEM 8 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

For a list of financial statements and supplementary data filed as part of this Annual Report, see the Index to Financial Statements beginning at page F-1 of this Annual Report.

ITEM 9 – CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

There are no items required to be reported under this Item.
 
 
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ITEM 9A – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting Officer), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined) in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(c) and 15d – 15(e)). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting Officer), who are our principal executive officer and principal financial officers, respectively, concluded that, as of the end of the period ended December 31, 2013, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective (1) to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (2) to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to us, including our chief executive and chief financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting Officer) do not expect that our disclosure controls or internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. No matter how well conceived and operated, our disclosure controls and procedures can provide only a reasonable level of assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented if there exists in an individual a desire to do so. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Furthermore, smaller reporting companies face additional limitations. Smaller reporting companies employ fewer individuals and find it difficult to properly segregate duties. Often, one or two individuals control every aspect of the company's operation and are in a position to override any system of internal control. Additionally, smaller reporting companies tend to utilize general accounting software packages that lack a rigorous set of software controls.
 
(b) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act, as amended, as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and includes those policies and procedures that:
 
Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect our transactions and any disposition of our assets;
 
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 
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A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment, Management has identified the following three material weaknesses that have caused management to conclude that, as of December 31, 2013, our disclosure controls and procedures, and our internal control over financial reporting, were not effective at the reasonable assurance level:

1. We do not have sufficient segregation of duties within accounting functions, which is a basic internal control. Due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However, to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions should be performed by separate individuals. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.

2. We have not documented our internal controls. We have limited policies and procedures that cover the recording and reporting of financial transactions and accounting provisions. As a result we may be delayed in our ability to calculate certain accounting provisions. While we believe these provisions are accounted for correctly in the attached audited financial statements our lack of internal controls could lead to a delay in our reporting obligations. We were required to provide written documentation of key internal controls over financial reporting beginning with our fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have written documentation of our internal controls and procedures on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.
 
3. Effective controls over the control environment were not maintained. Specifically, a formally adopted written code of business conduct and ethics that governs our employees, officers, and directors was not in place. Additionally, management has not developed and effectively communicated to our employees its accounting policies and procedures. This has resulted in inconsistent practices. Further, our Board of Directors does not currently have any independent members and no director qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. Since these entity level programs have a pervasive effect across the organization, management has determined that these circumstances constitute a material weakness.
 
To address these material weaknesses, management performed additional analyses and other procedures to ensure that the financial statements included herein fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Accordingly, we believe that the consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
 
(c) Remediation of Material Weaknesses
 
In order to remediate the material weakness in our documentation, evaluation and testing of internal controls, we hope to hire additional qualified and experienced personnel to assist us in remedying this material weakness.
 
(d) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There are no changes to report during our fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2013.

ITEM 9B – OTHER INFORMATION

There are no events required to be disclosed by the Item.

 
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PART III

ITEM 10 – DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
 
Directors and Executive Officers
 
The following table sets forth the names and ages of our directors, director nominees, and executive officers as of December 31, 2013, the principal offices and positions with the Company held by each person and the date such person became a director or executive officer of the Company. The executive officers of the Company are elected annually by the Board of Directors. The directors serve one-year terms until their successors are elected. The executive officers serve terms of one year or until their death, resignation, or removal by the Board of Directors. Unless described below, there are no family relationships among any of the directors and officers.

Name
 
Age
 
Position(s)
         
John Linderman
 
57
 
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
         
David Horin
  45  
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary
         
James Barickman
 
57
 
Chief Marketing Officer and Director
         
Michael Wax
  62  
Chief Development Officer and Director
         
Frederick A. Voight
  57  
Chief Investment Officer and Director
 
Business Experience
 
The following is a brief account of the education and business experience of each director and executive officer during at least the past five years, indicating each person’s principal occupation during the period, and the name and principal business of the organization by which he was employed.
 
 
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John Linderman is our Chief Executive Officer, President and a member of our Board of Directors. From 2002 until 2013, Mr. Linderman was the Managing Director of NorthStar Partners a strategic consulting company where he led the company’s core strategic and business development practice areas with a wide range of consumer packaged goods and B2B clients such as International Paper, ServiceMaster, and Sealy. Prior to NorthStar, Mr. Linderman was a partner of a leading strategic consulting practice specializing in path-to-market solutions for consumer products industry clients. Earlier, Mr. Linderman held marketing positions at several leading consumer packaged goods companies, including an eight-year tenure (from 1984 until 1992) at Nabisco where he held the following positions: Marketing Director, Refrigerated Products. At Nabisco he was exposed to traditional brand building in refrigerated foods and dry grocery segments. Additionally, Mr. Linderman was instrumental in successfully establishing the first Trade Marketing function at Nabisco and managed the functional area for many years. Prior to Nabisco, Mr. Linderman was in marketing and sales at Vlasic Foods (division of Campbell Soup Company), Quaker Oats Company and Scott Paper Company. Mr. Linderman has degrees from the University of Delaware and Cornell University.
 
David Horin was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer on October 25, 2012. Mr. Horin is currently the President of Chord Advisors, LLC, an advisory firm that provides targeted financial solutions to public (small-cap and mid-cap) and private small and mid-sized companies. From March 2008 to June 2012, Mr. Horin was the Chief Financial Officer of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc., a full-service investment bank dedicated to providing corporate finance, strategic advisory, sales and trading and related services to public and private companies across multiple sectors and regions. From March 2003 through March 2008, Mr. Horin was the Managing Director of Accounting Policy and Financial Reporting at Jefferies Group, Inc., a full-service global investment bank and institutional securities firm focused on growth and middle-market companies and their investors. Prior to his employment at Jefferies Group, Inc., from 2000 to 2003, Mr. Horin was a Senior Manager in KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice in New York, where he advised firm members and clients on technical accounting and risk management matters for a variety of public, international and early growth stage entities. Mr. Horin has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Baruch College, City University of New York. Mr. Horin is also a Certified Public Accountant.
 
James (Jamie) Barickman is our Chief Marketing Officer and a member of our Board of Directors. Prior to joining us, Mr. Barickman was the Managing Director of NorthStar Partners from 2002 to 2013, where he led the company’s core strategic and innovation practice areas with particular focus on the consumer healthcare products industry and clients such as Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Roche Diagnostics. In addition, Jamie led NorthStar’s global markets and new business model practice areas. Prior to NorthStar, Mr. Barickman was a senior member of a leading strategic consulting practice specializing in path-to-market solutions for consumer products industry clients. Earlier, Mr. Barickman held marketing and new product development positions at several leading consumer package goods companies, including American Home Products, as well as spent 10 years in the marketing communications industry with DDB providing marketing services to a broad range of clients and industries. Mr. Barickman is a graduate with honors of Williams College and has been active in public education for over 10 years; he is currently a vice-chairman of the Redding, CT Board of Education.
 
Michael Wax is our Chief Development Officer and a member of our Board of Directors. He began his professional career in New York City at CBS Inc. as a key member of a small team of international strategic planning executives responsible for acquiring, divesting and operating international divisions, a position he held from 1978 to 1981. While there he helped to complete numerous multinational transactions across a wide array of businesses in the communications industry. In 1981, he joined American Express and continued his trans-Atlantic business development career with specific responsibilities for coordinating administration and operational tasks with acquisitions and divestments. Mr. Wax began his career in the greater Boston area by founding Wax & Company and Avatar Securities Corporation, a boutique investment banking concern focused on mid-cap transactions primarily with medical technology innovations. Mr. Wax was the firm’s listed principal with the SEC for this registered broker/dealer. Mr. Wax personally held FINRA security licenses Series 27, Financial & Operations Principal, Series 24, General Security Principal, and Series 7 & 63, General Security Representative. Avatar provided equity and debt capital formation, strategic consulting and mergers and acquisition transaction services as well as valuations and fairness opinions. In 1996 Mr. Wax moved to Bend, Oregon and co-founded DesChutes Medical Products, Inc., where as President and CEO he guided the company from the patent formation stage, through commercial product launch and to complete divestment. During his tenure at DesChutes he successfully initiated an international distribution strategy as well introducing OTC products to the domestic retail markets. Numerous products were developed and harvested to larger medical companies. In early 2009 DesChutes was sold to Jarden Corporation (JAH:NYSE). Several months later he co-founded All Green Capital, LLC, a structured finance consulting concern with specific focus on structured finance of renewable energy projects and companies. Mr. Wax holds a graduate degree from the University of Chicago. He has been a founding board member and Chairman of Oregon State University, Cascades Campus and presently sits on the strategic planning board of St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon.
 
 
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Frederick A. Voight is our Chief Investments Officer and a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Voight has served as the Managing Director of F.A. Voight & Associates LP, since its inception in 1994. Mr. Voight has more than twenty-five years of experience in managing both public and private company investments. He has previous experience as the Chairman and CEO of a public company and has served as a director of several public and numerous private companies. From June 1983 until August 1994, Mr. Voight owned and operated a chain of retail lumber and home centers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. From May 1992 until October 1994, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Skylands Park Management, Inc., a publically traded NASDAQ company and led the company through two public offerings. From December 2004 until March 2006, he served as a director for Cell Robotics International, Inc., a publicly traded company that was a developer and manufacturer of bio-photonic technologies for clinical and medical research. He also served as a director for the DesChutes Medical Products Co., an Oregon company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of innovative products for the medical self-help market, from September 2006 until January 2009 when the company was sold to Jarden Corporation (JAH:NYSE). Mr. Voight served as a director of EPV Solar, Inc., a Robbinsville, NJ PV manufacturing company, from June 1999 through 2010 and as Chairman of the Board from October 2006 until July 2009. Mr. Voight also served from November 2010 until January 2013 as the Managing Director, Investments for InterCore Energy Inc. (ICOR:OTCBB), a publicly-traded clean energy technology company. Mr. Voight has a degree in business administration and majored in finance.
 
Term of Office
 
Our directors hold office until the next annual meeting or until their successors have been elected and qualified, or until they resign or are removed. Our board of directors appoints our officers, and our officers hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify, or until their resignation or their removal.
 
Family Relationships
 
There are no family relationships among our directors or officers.
 
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
 
Our directors and executive officers have not been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:
 
 
1.
any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;
     
 
2.
any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);
     
 
3.
being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities;
     
 
4.
being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated;
     
 
5.
being the subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of: (i) any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation; or (ii) any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or (iii) any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or

 
6.
being the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.
 
 
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Committees
 
All proceedings of the board of directors for the year ended December 31, 2013 were conducted by resolutions consented to in writing by the board of directors and filed with the minutes of the proceedings of our board of directors. Our company currently does not have nominating, compensation or audit committees or committees performing similar functions nor does our company have a written nominating, compensation or audit committee charter. Our board of directors does not believe that it is necessary to have such committees because it believes that the functions of such committees can be adequately performed by the board of directors.
 
We do not have any defined policy or procedural requirements for shareholders to submit recommendations or nominations for directors. The board of directors believes that, given the stage of our development, a specific nominating policy would be premature and of little assistance until our business operations develop to a more advanced level. Our company does not currently have any specific or minimum criteria for the election of nominees to the board of directors and we do not have any specific process or procedure for evaluating such nominees. The board of directors will assess all candidates, whether submitted by management or shareholders, and make recommendations for election or appointment.
 
A shareholder who wishes to communicate with our board of directors may do so by directing a written request addressed to our president at the address appearing on the first page of this annual report.
 
Audit Committee Financial Expert
 
Our board of directors has determined that it does not have an audit committee member that qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. We believe that the audit committee members are collectively capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. In addition, we believe that retaining an independent director who would qualify as an “audit committee financial expert” would be overly costly and burdensome and is not warranted in our circumstances given the early stages of our development and the fact that we have not generated revenues to date.
 
Nomination Procedures For Appointment of Directors
 
As of December 31, 2013, we did not effect any material changes to the procedures by which our stockholders may recommend nominees to our board of directors.
 
 
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Code of Ethics
 
Effective March 26, 2003, our company’s board of directors adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to, among other persons, members of our board of directors, our company’s officers, contractors, consultants and advisors. As adopted, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets forth written standards that are designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
 
 
 
(1)
honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
     
 
(2)
full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that we file with, or submit to, the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other public communications made by us;

 
(3)
compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;
     
 
(4)
the prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to an appropriate person or persons identified in the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; and
     
 
(5)
accountability for adherence to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
 
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics requires, among other things, that all of our company's senior officers commit to timely, accurate and consistent disclosure of information; that they maintain confidential information; and that they act with honesty and integrity.
 
In addition, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics emphasizes that all employees, and particularly senior officers, have a responsibility for maintaining financial integrity within our company, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, and federal and state securities laws. Any senior officer who becomes aware of any incidents involving financial or accounting manipulation or other irregularities, whether by witnessing the incident or being told of it, must report it to our company. Any failure to report such inappropriate or irregular conduct of others is to be treated as a severe disciplinary matter. It is against our company policy to retaliate against any individual who reports in good faith the violation or potential violation of our company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics by another.
 
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2003 as Exhibit 20.1 to our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. We will provide a copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to any person without charge, upon request.
 
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Compliance
 
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company’s directors and executive officers and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the Company’s equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of common stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
 
 
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During the most recent fiscal year, to the Company’s knowledge, the following delinquencies occurred:

 
 
Name
 
No. of Late Reports
   
No. of Transactions Reported Late
   
No. of
Failures to File
 
John Linderman
    0       0       1  
David Horin
    0       0       1  
James Barickman
    0       0       3  
Michael Wax
    0       0       3  
Frederick A. Voight
    0       0       3  
 
ITEM 11 – EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
The particulars of compensation paid to the following persons:
 
 
(a)
all individuals serving as our principal executive officer during the year ended December 31, 2013;
     
 
(b)
each of our two most highly compensated executive officers other than our principal executive officer who were serving as executive officers at December 31, 2013 who had total compensation exceeding $100,000; and
     
 
(c)
up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided under (b) but for the fact that the individual was not serving as our executive officer at December 31, 2013,
 
who we will collectively refer to as the named executive officers, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, are set out in the following summary compensation table:
 
 
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Summary Compensation
 
The following table provides a summary of the compensation received by the persons set out therein for each of our last two fiscal years:
 
   SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE   
Name
and Principal
Position
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salary
($)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonus
($)
 
 
Stock
Awards
($)
 
Option
Awards
($) (4)
Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensa-
tion
($)
Change in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
All
Other
Compensa
-tion
($)
Total
($)
John Linderman(1)
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
2013
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
275,000(10)
 
275,000(10)
 
David Horin(2)
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
2013
2012
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
James Barickman(3)
Chief Marketing Officer and Director
2013
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
275,000(10)
 
275,000(10)
 
Michael Wax(4)
Chief Development Officer and Director
2013
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
275,000(10)
 
275,000(10)
 
Frederick A. Voight(5)
Chief Investment Officer and Director
2013
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
275,000(10)
 
275,000(10)
 
Harry Pond(6)
Former Chief Executive Officer and Former Director
2013
2012
2011
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
Gerald Lau(7)
Former President, Chief Executive Officer
2012
2011
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
Sean Webster(8)
Former Secretary, 
Treasurer, Chief 
Financial Officer
2012
2011
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
-0-
-0-
 
James Yiu Yeung 
Loong (9)
 Former Director
2011
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
-0-
 
 
 
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(1) John Linderman was appointed our Chief Executive Officer and President on February 1, 2013.
 
(2) David Horin was appointed our Chief Financial Officer on October 25, 2012, and appointed as our Secretary on February 1, 2013.
 
(3) James Barickman was appointed our Chief Marketing Officer on February 1, 2013.
 
(4) Michael Wax was appointed our Chief Development Officer on February 1, 2013.
 
(5) Frederick A. Voight was appointed our Chief Investment Officer on February 1, 2013.
 
(6) Harry Pond was appointed as our President and Secretary on April 27, 2012, and resigned from both positions, effective February 1, 2013.
 
(7) Gerald Lau was appointed our President and Chief Executive Officer on March 27, 2007. Mr. Lau resigned from these positions effective April 27, 2012. Mr. Lau resigned as one of our directors effective November 19, 2012.
 
(8) Sean Webster was appointed as a director of our company on August 6, 2008 and as our Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer on October 6, 2008. Mr. Webster resigned from these positions effective April 27, 2012.
 
(9) James Yiu Yeung Loong was appointed as a director of our company on April 1, 2008 and resigned on April 6, 2011.
 
(10) The listed executive officer exchanged $275,000 due in accrued compensation for warrants to purchase 550,000 shares of our common at $1.00 per share. The warrants vested immediately.
 
Employment Contracts

We currently have written employment agreements with the following executive officers:

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Linderman, he will serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Linderman’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Executive Officer. His compensation will be $300,000 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Barickman, he will serve as our Chief Marketing Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Barickman’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Marketing Officer. His compensation will be $300,000 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.
 
 
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Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Voight, he will serve as our Chief Investment Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Voight’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Investment Officer. His compensation will be $300,000 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Wax, he will serve as our Chief Development Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Wax’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Development Officer. His compensation will be $300,000 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

Director Compensation

The following table sets forth director compensation for 2013:

 
 
 
 
Name
 
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash
($)
   
 
 
Stock Awards
($)
   
 
 
Option Awards
($)
   
 
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
($)
   
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings
($)
   
 
 
All Other Compensation
($)
   
 
 
 
Total
($)
 
                                           
John Linderman
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
                                                         
James Barickman
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
                                                         
Michael Wax
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
                                                         
Frederick A. Voight
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
                                                         
Harry Pond(1)
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  

(1)  
Mr. Pond resigned from our Board of Directors effective February 1, 2013.

No director received compensation for the fiscal years December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. We have no formal plan for compensating our directors for their service in their capacity as directors, although such directors are expected in the future to receive stock options to purchase common shares as awarded by our board of directors or (as to future stock options) a compensation committee which may be established. Directors are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of our board of directors. Our board of directors may award special remuneration to any director undertaking any special services on our behalf other than services ordinarily required of a director.
 
 
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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The following table sets forth certain information concerning outstanding stock awards held by the Named Executive Officers on December 31, 2013:

   
Option Awards
 
Stock Awards
 
 
Name
 
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options
(#)
Exercisable
   
 
 
 
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options
(#)
Unexercisable
   
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options
(#)
   
 
 
 
Option Exercise Price
($)
 
 
 
 
 
Option Expiration Date
 
Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested
(#)
   
 
Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested
($)
   
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested
(#)
   
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested
($)
 
                                                   
John Linderman
    550,000       -0-       -0-       1.00  
4 years
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
                                                                   
David Horin
    25,000       -0-       -0-       0.45  
4 years
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
                                                                   
James Barickman
    550,000       -0-       -0-       1.00  
4 years
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
                                                                   
Michael Wax
    550,000       -0-       -0-       1.00  
4 years
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
                                                                   
Frederick A. Voight
    550,000       -0-       -0-       1.00  
4 years
    -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-  
 
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
 
During the fourth quarter of 2013, we converted approximately $1.1 million in compensation owed to our executive officers into an aggregate of 2,200,000 warrants with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share. These were the only equity awards issued for compensation during the year ended December 31, 2013. Aggregated Option Exercises
 
There were no options exercised by any officer or director of our company during our twelve month period ended December 31, 2013.
 
Long-Term Incentive Plan
 
Currently, our company does not have a long-term incentive plan in favor of any director, officer, consultant or employee of our company.
 
 
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ITEM 12 – SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The following table sets forth, as of March 31, 2013, certain information with respect to our equity securities owned of record or beneficially by (i) each Officer and Director of the Company; (ii) each person who owns beneficially more than 5% of each class of the Company’s outstanding equity securities; and (iii) all Directors and Executive Officers as a group.

Title of Class
 
Name and Address
of Beneficial Owner(2)
 
Nature of
Beneficial Ownership
 
Amount
   
Percent
of Class
(1)
                   
Common Stock
 
John R. Linderman (3)
 
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
13,419,445
(4)
 
39%(4)
                   
Common Stock
 
David Horin (3)
 
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
 
25,000
(5)
 
<1%(5)
                   
Common Stock
 
James H. Barickman (3)
 
Chief Marketing Officer and Director
 
13,225,000
(6)
 
38%(6)
                   
Common Stock
 
Frederick A. Voight (3)
 
Chief Investment Officer and Director
 
27,602,000
(7)
 
59%(7)
                   
Common Stock
 
Michael Wax (3)
 
Chief Development Officer and Director
 
550,000
(8)  
2%(8)
                   
Common Stock
 
Rockland Group, LLC
 
5% Shareholder
 
49,551,177
(9)
 
72%(9)
                   
Common Stock
 
M&K Family Limited Partnership
 
5% Shareholder
 
25,000,000
(10)
 
36%(10)
                   
   
All Officers and Directors as a Group (5 persons)
     
54,821,445
(4) – (8)
 
78%(4) – (8)
 
(1)
Based on 23,041,713shares of common stock outstanding as of April 15, 2014. Shares of common stock subject to options or warrants currently exercisable, or exercisable within 60 days, are deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage of the person holding such options or warrants, but are not deemed outstanding for the purposes of computing the percentage of any other person.

(2)
Unless indicated otherwise, the address of the shareholder is 10 Saugatuck Ave., Westport CT 06880.

(3)
Indicates an officer and/or director of the Company.

(4)
Includes 2,069,445 shares of common stock (of which 1,875,000 shares are in the name of Northstar Consumer Products, and 194,445 in the name of Pensco), warrants to purchase 550,000 shares of our common stock at $1.00 per share, warrants to purchase 87,500 shares of our common stock at $2.19, warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at $2.74, and 427,500 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (convertible into 10,687,500 shares of our common stock). For the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and the 1,875,000 shares of common stock held in the name of Northstar Consumer Products, LLC, it is an entity managed by Mr. Linderman and Mr. Barickman (the other half of Northstar’s ownership has been attributed to Mr. Barickman for the purposes of this table), so Mr. Linderman’s ownership is one-half of the 3,750,000 shares of our common stock and one-half of the 855,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock held by Northstar Consumer Products, LLC. Northstar has agreed not to convert the Series D Preferred Shares until we have sufficient authorized common stock to permit the conversion.

(5)
Includes warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at $0.45 per share. The warrants vested immediately upon granting.

(6)
Includes 1,875,000 shares of common stock in the name of Northstar Consumer Products, warrants to purchase 550,000 shares of our common stock at $1.00 per share, warrants to purchase 87,500 shares of our common stock at $2.19, warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at $2.74, and 427,500 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (convertible into 10,687,500 shares of our common stock). For the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and the 1,875,000 shares of common stock held in the name of Northstar Consumer Products, LLC, it is an entity managed by Mr. Linderman and Mr. Barickman (the other half of Northstar’s ownership has been attributed to Mr. Linderman for the purposes of this table), so Mr. Barickman’s ownership is one-half of the 3,750,000 shares of our common stock and 855,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock held by Northstar Consumer Products, LLC. Northstar has agreed not to convert the Series D Preferred Shares until we have sufficient authorized common stock to permit the conversion.

 
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(7)
Includes 3,750,000 shares of our common stock and 850,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock held by Rivercoach Partners, LP, an entity managed by Mr. Voight, as well as warrants to purchase 550,000 shares of our common stock held in Mr. Voight’s name, and warrants to purchase 2,052,000 shares of common stock at $2.74 per share held in the name of Daystar Funding, LP. The Series D Preferred Shares are convertible into 21,250,000 shares of our common stock. Rivercoach has agreed not to convert the Series D Preferred Shares until we have sufficient authorized common stock to permit the conversion.

(8)
Includes warrants to purchase 550,000 shares of our common stock at $1.00 per share.

(9)
Includes 4,026,177 shares of our common stock, 405,000 shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, 1,000,000 shares of our Series B Preferred Stock, and 1,540,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.  Rockland Group, LLC is an entity controlled by Mr. Harry Pond, one of our former officers and directors.  The Series A Preferred Shares are convertible into 2,025,000 shares of our common stock.  The Series B Preferred Shares are convertible into 5,000,000 shares of our common stock.  The Series D Preferred Shares are convertible into 38,500,000 shares of our common stock.  Rockland Group has agreed not to convert the Series D Preferred Shares until we have sufficient authorized common stock to permit the conversion.

(10)
Includes 3,750,000 shares of our common stock and 850,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The M&K Family Partnership has agreed not to convert the Series D Preferred Shares until we have sufficient authorized common stock to permit the conversion.
 
    Change of Control Transaction

On April 27, 2012, the holders of our preferred stock, which account for the voting control of the company, entered into an Agreement for the Purchase of Preferred Stock (the “Agreement”) with Rockland Group, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Rockland”), under which Rockland purchased Six Hundred Twenty Thousand (620,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, One Million Shares (1,000,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, and Seven Hundred Ten Thousand (710,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. At the closing, these shares represented approximately 63% of our outstanding votes on all matters brought before the holders of our common stock for approval. The transaction closed on April 27, 2012. This transaction resulted in a change of control as Rockland owned a majority of our outstanding voting securities at the close of the transaction.

ITEM 13 – CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
 
Other than as set out below, as of December 31, 2013, we had not been a party to any transaction, proposed transaction, or series of transactions during the last two years in which the amount involved exceeded the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at year end for the last two completed fiscal years, and in which, to our knowledge, any of the following persons had, or is to have, a direct or indirect material interest: a director or executive officer of our company; a nominee for election as a director of our company; a beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding shares of our common stock; or any member of the immediate family of any such person.
 
During the fourth quarter of 2013, we converted approximately $1.1 million in compensation owed to our executive officers into an aggregate of 2,200,000 warrants with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share. Of these warrants 550,000 were issued to Mr. John Linderman in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed, 550,000 were issued to James Barickman in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed, 550,000 were issued to Frederick A. Voight in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed, and 550,000 were issued to Michael Wax in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed.

 
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On August 15, 2013, we entered into a stock purchase agreement with John Linderman, our President and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to which Mr. Linderman purchased 194,445 shares of our common stock for $175,000, or $0.90 per share.

Prior to closing the acquisition of HemCon we borrowed money from, and issued warrants to, several related parties:

1) A Promissory Note with DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $2,500,000. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. Additionally, a loan fee of 2% of the principal amount is due and payable by us to lender on or before the maturity date. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.
 
2) A Promissory Note with James Linderman, the father of one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $100,000. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Linderman warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.
 
3) A Promissory Note with James Barickman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50,000. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Barickman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.
 
4) A Promissory Note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50,000. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. John Linderman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

During the first quarter of 2013, we issued 25,000 warrants to Chord Advisors, LLC, a company affiliated with David Horin, our Chief Financial Officer, with an exercise price of $0.45 and a five year term. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock.
 
As of December 31, 2012, $325,970 was due to Sean Webster, our former Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, and a former director, and $564,320 was due to Gerald Lau, our former Chief Executive Officer, a former director of our company. This amount represents money advanced to us which had not been repaid back to them as of December 31, 2012. The amount was unsecured and bears no interest. On September 14, 2012, Rockland Group, LLC, an entity controlled by Harry Pond, one of our former officers and directors and one of our current shareholders, entered into an Assistance and Settlement Agreement with Mr. Webster and Mr. Lau under which they agreed to settle the amounts we owed to the for $32,000, which amount was due to Mr. Webster and Mr. Lau when the company got current in its periodic reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The $32,000 was paid to Mr. Webster and Mr. Lau on or about January 25, 2013, and, as a result, no further amounts are owed to Mr. Lau or Mr. Webster and they agreed to release the company from any additional amounts owed.
 
On April 27, 2012, the holders of our preferred stock, which accounted for the voting control of the company at the time, entered into an Agreement for the Purchase of Preferred Stock (the “Agreement”) with Rockland Group, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Rockland”), under which Rockland purchased Six Hundred Twenty Thousand (620,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, One Million Shares (1,000,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, and Seven Hundred Ten Thousand (710,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. At the closing of the transaction, these shares represented approximately 63% of our outstanding votes on all matters brought before the holders of our common stock for approval. The transaction closed on April 27, 2012.
 
 
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Corporate Governance
 
As of December 31, 2013, our Board of Directors consisted of Mr. John Linderman, Mr. James Barickman, Mr. Michael Wax and Mr. Frederick A. Voight. We did not have a board member that qualifies as “independent” as the term is used in NASDAQ rule 5605(a)(2).
 
ITEM 14 – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
 
Audit fees
 
The aggregate fees billed for the two most recently completed fiscal periods ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 for professional services rendered by M&K CPAS, PLLC for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements, quarterly reviews of our interim consolidated financial statements and services normally provided by the independent accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for these fiscal periods were as follows:
 
   
Year Ended
December 31,
2013
   
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
 
Audit Fees and Audit Related Fees
  $ 85,000     $ 37,100  
Tax Fees
  $ 0    
Nil
 
All Other Fees
  $ 0    
Nil
 
Total
  $ 85,000     $ 37,100  
 
In the above table, “audit fees” are fees billed by our company’s external auditor for services provided in auditing our company’s annual financial statements for the subject year. “Audit-related fees” are fees not included in audit fees that are billed by the auditor for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit review of our company’s financial statements. “Tax fees” are fees billed by the auditor for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. “All other fees” are fees billed by the auditor for products and services not included in the foregoing categories.
 
Policy on Pre-Approval by Audit Committee of Services Performed by Independent Auditors
 
The board of directors pre-approves all services provided by our independent auditors. All of the above services and fees were reviewed and approved by the board of directors before the respective services were rendered.
 
The board of directors has considered the nature and amount of fees billed by M&K CPAS, PLLC and believes that the provision of services for activities unrelated to the audit is compatible with maintaining M&K CPAS PLLC’s independence.
 
 
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PART IV
 
ITEM 15 – EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)(1) Financial Statements
 
For a list of financial statements and supplementary data filed as part of this Annual Report, see the Index to Financial Statements beginning at page F-1 of this Annual Report.
 
(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules
 
We do not have any financial statement schedules required to be supplied under this Item.
 
(a)(3) Exhibits
 
Refer to (b) below.
 
(b) Exhibits
 
Item No.
 
Description
     
(3)
 
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2001)
3.2
 
Bylaws (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2001)
3.3
 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2001)
3.4
 
Articles of Merger (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2001)
3.5
 
Certificate of Designation (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2001)
3.6
 
Articles of Merger filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on November 21, 2006 effective on November 26, 2006 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 28, 2006)
3.7
 
Articles of Merger filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on February 21, 2007 effective on February 26, 2007 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 27, 2007)
3.8
 
Certificate of Correction filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on June 27, 2007 (incorporated by reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on April 15, 2009)
3.9
 
Certificate of Designation filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on July 27, 2007 (incorporated by reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on April 15, 2009)
3.10
 
Certificate of Change filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on June 6, 2009 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 11, 2009)
3.11*
 
Certificate of Designation for Series D Convertible Preferred Stock filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on June 19, 2012
3.12*
 
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on August 29, 2012
3.13*
 
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on January 7, 2013
(10)
 
Material Contracts
10.1
 
Agreement for the Purchase of Preferred Stock (the “Agreement”) with Rockland Group, LLC dated April 27, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 11, 2012)
10.2
 
License and Asset Option Purchase Agreement with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC dated June 25, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2012)
10.3
 
Agreement for the Purchase of Preferred Stock with Rockland Group, LLC dated June 29, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2012)
10.4
 
Subsidiary Acquisition Option Agreement with Xinghui Ltd. dated April 25, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2012)
10.5
 
Marketing and Development Services Agreement with InterCore Energy, Inc. dated July 11, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2012)
10.6
 
Purchase and Assignment of Rights Agreement with RWIP, LLC dated July 11, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2012)
10.8
 
Asset Purchase Agreement with Northstar Consumer Products, LLC, dated February 4, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)
10.9
 
Asset Purchase Agreement with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc., dated February 12, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)
10.10
 
Employment Agreement with John R. Linderman dated February 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)
10.11
 
Employment Agreement with James Barickman dated February 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)
10.12
 
Employment Agreement with Fredrick A. Voight dated February 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)
10.13
 
Employment Agreement with Michael S. Wax dated February 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)
10.14
 
Exclusive Manufacturing, Marketing and Distribution Definitive License Agreement with Argentum Medical, LLC dated March 7, 2013
10.15*
 
Stock Purchase Agreement with John Linderman dated August 15, 2013
(31)   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications
31.1   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).
31.2   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Accounting Officer (filed herewith).
(32)   Section 1350 Certifications
32.1   Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).
32.2   Section 1350 Certification of Chief Accounting Officer (filed herewith).
 
 
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101.DEF **
 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.
 
       
Dated: April 16, 2014
By:
/s/ John R. Linderman
 
   
John R. Linderman
 
   
Chief Executive Officer, President, and a Director
 
       
       
Dated: April 16, 2014
By:
/s/ David Horin
 
   
David Horin
 
   
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
 
 
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Dated: April 16, 2014
By:
/s/ John R. Linderman
 
   
John R. Linderman
 
   
Chief Executive Officer, President, and a Director
 
       
Dated: April 16, 2014
By:
/s/ David Horin
 
   
David Horin
 
   
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
 
       
Dated: April 16, 2014
By:
/s/ James H. Barickman
 
   
James H. Barickman
 
   
Chief Marketing Officer and a Director
 
       
Dated: April 16, 2014
By:
/s/ Frederick A.Voight
 
   
Frederick A.Voight
 
   
Chief Investment Officer and a Director
 
       
Dated: April 16, 2014
By:
/s/ Michael Wax
 
   
Michael Wax
 
   
Chief Development Officer and a Director
 
 
 
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INDEX
 
   
Page
 
Financial Statements:
     
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
    F-2  
Consolidated Balance Sheets
    F-3  
Consolidated Statements of Operations
    F-4  
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit
    F-5  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    F-6  
Consolidated Notes to the Financial Statements
    F-7  
         
Supplementary Data
       
Not applicable
       
 
 
F-1

 
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors
TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders' deficit and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Unites States of America.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered reoccurring losses from operations, and has an accumulated deficit and working capital deficit as of December 31, 2013. These conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans regarding those matters also are described in Note 3. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 
/s/ M&K CPAS, PLLC
April 15, 2014
Houston, TX
www.mkacpas.com
 
 
F-2

 
 
TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATAED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

   
As of December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 193     $ 11  
Accounts receivables, net
    638       -  
Prepaid expenses and other
    178       -  
Other receivables
    1,500       -  
Inventories, net
    1,144       12  
Total current assets
    3,653       23  
Non-current assets
               
Property and equipment, net
    997       1  
Intangible assets, net
    867       -  
Other non-current assets
    41       -  
Total non-current assets
    1,905       1  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 5,558     $ 24  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 1,321     $ 33  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses due to related parties
    973       285  
Current liabilities related to assets sold
    1,500       -  
Short-term notes (net of debt discount $497 and $0 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
    714       50  
Short-term notes - related party
    3,970       525  
Convertible notes
    356       -  
Deferred revenue
    306       -  
Total current liabilities
    9,140       893  
Non-current Liabilities
               
Deferred revenue, net of current portion
    48       -  
Total non-current liabilities
    48       -  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    9,188       893  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
               
Convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 5,621,667 and 6,120,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively
    6       6  
Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 22,041,713 and 41,032 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively
    2       -  
Additional paid-in capital
    18,823       8,939  
Other comprehensive loss
    (19 )     -  
Accumulated deficit
    (22,442 )     (9,814 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
    (3,630 )     (869 )
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
  $ 5,558     $ 24  
  
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
 
 
F-3

 
 
TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars in thousands)

   
For the Years Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Sales revenue
  $ 3,776     $ -  
Cost of Goods Sold
    3,074       -  
Gross profit
    702       -  
                 
Continuing operations
               
Operating expenses:
               
General and administrative
    7,331       999  
Sales, marketing and development expenses
    2,462       700  
Amortization on intangible assets
    59       84  
Impairment of intangible assets
    15          
Total operating expenses
    9,867       1,783  
                 
Loss from operations
    (9,165 )     (1,783 )
                 
Other income and (expenses)
               
Interest expense
    (2,609 )     (35 )
Gain on sale of assets and liabilities
    2       -  
Inducement expense
    (802 )     -  
Other
    (54 )     -  
Total other income and (expenses)
    (3,463 )     (35 )
                 
Loss for the period from continuing operations
    (12,628 )     (1,818 )
Loss for the period from discontinued operations
    -       (430 )
                 
Net loss
    (12,628 )     (2,248 )
                 
Other comprehensive loss
               
Foreign currency translation loss
    (19 )     -  
                 
Total comprehensive loss
  $ (12,647 )   $ (2,248 )
                 
Continuing operations
               
Loss per share
  $ (0.43 )   $ (44.32 )
Diluted loss per share
  $ (0.43 )   $ (44.32 )
                 
Discontinued operations
               
Loss per share
  $ 0.00     $ (10.48 )
Diluted loss per share
  $ 0.00     $ (10.48 )
                 
Total
               
Loss per share
  $ (0.43 )   $ (54.79 )
Diluted loss per share
  $ (0.43 )   $ (54.79 )
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    29,576,522       41,032  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    29,576,522       41,032  
 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
 
 
F-4

 
 
TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(dollars and shares in thousands)
 
   
Preferred Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Accumulated
   
Additional
Paid-in-
   
Other Comprehensive
Income/
   
Total Stockholders’
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Deficit
   
capital
   
Loss
   
Deficit
 
Balance at January 1, 2012
    1,620     $ 2       41     $ -     $ (7,565 )   $ 5,034     $ 228       (2,301 )
                                                                 
2nd Quarter - Series C Preferred issued to founders in connection with the change of control transaction
    710       1       -       -       -       (1 )     -       -  
2nd Quarter - Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred for the acquisition of an intangible asset
    225       -       -       -       -       84       -       84  
2nd Quarter - Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred for the acquisition of inventory
    25       -       -       -       -       5       -       5  
                                                                 
3rd Quarter - Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred for research and development
    2,000       2       -       -       -       698       -       700  
3rd Quarter - Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred for cash
    1,047       1       -       -       -       208       -       209  
3rd Quarter - Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred for services
    493       -       -       -       -       354       -       354  
Beneficial conversion charge on short term convertible debt
    -       -       -       -       -       400       -       400  
Imputed interest on note payable
    -       -       -       -       -       34       -       34  
Spin-off of Subsidiaries
    -       -       -       -       -       2,123       (228 )     1,895  
Net Loss
            -       -       -       (2,249 )     -       -       (2,249 )
Balance at December 31, 2012
    6,120     $ 6       41     $ -     $ (9,814 )   $ 8,939     $ -     $ (869 )
                                                                 
1st Quarter - Issuance of warrants for services
    -       -       -       -       -       688       -       688  
1st Quarter - Issuance of warrants for research development
    -       -       -       -       -       921       -       921  
1st Quarter - Issuance of common stock in exchange for convertible notes and accrued interest
    -       -       4,035       -       -       32       -       32  
1st Quarter - Conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred into common stock
    (215 )     -       1,075       -       -       -       -       -  
1st Quarter - Conversion of Series C Convertible Preferred into common stock
    (710 )     (1 )     3,550       1       -       -       -       -  
1st Quarter - Conversion of Series D Convertible Preferred into common stock
    (1,430 )     (1 )     35,750       3       -       (2 )     -       -  
1st Quarter - Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred for research and development and acqusition of Beute de Maman
    750       1       -       -       -       2,812       -       2,813  
1st Quarter - Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred for cash
    67       -       -       -       -       250       -       250  
1st Quarter - Conversion of notes payable to Series D Convertible Preferred
    60       -       -       -       -       225       -       225  
                                                                 
2nd Quarter - Issuance of common stock for cash
    -       -       295       -       -       227       -       227  
2nd Quarter - Issuance of warrants in conjunction with promissory notes
    -       -       -       -       -       1,651       -       1,651  
                                                                 
3rd Quarter - Cancellation of  common stock in exchange for Series D convertible Preferred Stock
    980       1       (24,500 )     (2 )     -       1       -       -  
3rd Quarter - Issuance common stock for cash
    -       -       100       -       -       100       -       100  
3rd Quarter - Issuance of warrants in conjunction with promissory notes
    -       -       -       -       -       225       -       225  
                                                                 
4th Quarter - Issuance common stock for debt conversion
    -       -       1,500       -       -       12       -       12  
4th Quarter - Issuance common stock for cash
    -       -       195       -       -       175       -       175  
4th Quarter - Issuance warrants for accrued salaries conversion
    -       -       -       -       -       1,902               1,902  
4th Quarter - Issuance of warrants in conjunction with promissory notes
    -       -       -       -       -       556       -       556  
Imputed interest on notes payable
    -       -       -       -       -       31       -       31  
Cumulative translation adjustment
                                                    (19 )     (19 )
Adjustment for the forgiveness of accounts payable to NCP
                                            78               78  
Net loss
                                    (12,628 )                     (12,628 )
Balance at December 31, 2013
    5,622     $ 6       22,041     $ 2     $ (22,442 )   $ 18,823     $ (19 )   $ (3,630 )
 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements 
 
 
F-5

 
 
TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Loss for the period from continuing operations
  $ (12,628 )   $ (1,818 )
Loss for the period from discontinued operations
    -       (430 )
Adjustments to reconcile net profit/loss from continuing operations  to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Non-cash research and development expenses
    3,726       700  
Depreciation expenses
    196       -  
Inducement expenses
    802       -  
Amortization of debt discount
    2,002       -  
Issuance of series D convertible preferred stock for services
    -       355  
Issuance of warrants for services
    688       -  
Intangible asset amortization
    59       84  
Intangible asset impairment
    15       -  
Imputed interest on note payable
    31       34  
Accounts receivables
    15       -  
 Inventory
    278       (7 )
Prepaid expenses
    (22 )     -  
Accounts payable and accruals
    489       25  
Other non-current assets
    (18 )     -  
Deferred revenue
    (72 )     -  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related party
    1,866       285  
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations
    (2,573 )     (342 )
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations
    -       (30 )
                 
Cash flow from investing activities:
               
Purchase of computer equipment
    -       (1 )
Acquisition of HemCon
    (3,139 )     -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (3,139 )     (1 )
                 
Cash flow from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of short-term notes
    1,646       175  
Proceeds from issuance of short-term notes - related party
    4,110       -  
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - related party
    50       -  
Repayment of notes
    (400 )     -  
Repayment of notes - related party
    (245 )     -  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    502       -  
Proceeds from issuance of Series D convertible preferred stock
    250       209  
Net cash generated from financing activities from continuing operations
    5,913       384  
                 
Cumulative translation adjustment
    (19 )     -  
Net change in cash
    182       11  
                 
Cash and cash equivalent, beginning
    11       -  
Cash and cash equivalent, ending
  $ 193     $ 11  
                 
Supplemental disclosure
               
Interest Paid
  $ 31     $ -  
                 
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities
               
Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debentures
  $ -     $ 400  
Spinoff of assets and liabilities
    -       2,123  
Issuance of preferred shares for asset purchase option
    -       784  
Issuance of preferred shares for inventory
            5  
Conversion of notes payable to preferred stock
    225       -  
Debt discount on promissory note
    2,432       -  
Conversion of  preferred stock to common stock
    2       -  
Conversion of common stock to preferred stock
    2       -  
Conversion of accrued salaries to warrants
    1,100       -  
Issuance of common stock in exchange for convertible notes and accrued interest
    44       -  
Adjustment for the forgiveness of accounts payable to NCP - Related Party
    78       -  
Acquisition of Beaute de Maman for Series D Convertible Preferred Stock
    8       -  
 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
 
 
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TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.
 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands except per share)
 
1. The Company
 
Corporate History

Tristar Wellness Solutions, Inc. (“the Company”) was incorporated on August 28, 2000 in the state of Nevada under the name “Quadric Acquisitions”. Following its incorporation, the Company was not actively engaged in any business activities. On April 25, 2001, the Company was acquired by ZKid Network Company and changed its name to ZKid Network Co. As a result, the Company became engaged in the business of providing media content for children through the use of its proprietary software.

On April 12, 2006, the Company changed its name from " ZKid Network Co." to "EATware Corporation"; and effected a four thousand (4000) for one (1) reverse stock split.

On May 8, 2006, the Company closed a share exchange agreement with Star Metro Group Limited, which became a wholly-owned subsidiary. As a result of the share exchange agreement, the Company became engaged in the development, production and sale of a line of biodegradable, single use, food and beverage containers.

On November 27, 2006, the Company changed its name from “EATware Corporation” to “Star Metro Corp.” On February 26, 2007, the Company changed the name from “Star Metro Corp.” to “Biopack Environmental Solutions Inc.” This name change was effected by merging Biopack Environmental Solutions Inc., a newly incorporated and wholly-owned subsidiary that was created for this purpose, into the Company, with the Company carrying on as the surviving corporation under the name “Biopack Environmental Solutions Inc.”

On March 27, 2007, the Company completed a share exchange with the shareholders of Roots Biopack Group Limited, a company formed under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. Under the terms of the share exchange agreement the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Roots Biopack Group and the Company was engaged in the development, manufacture, distribution and marketing of bio-degradable food containers and disposable industrial packaging for consumer products. 

On November 3, 2011, the People’s Court of Guandong Jiangmen Pengjiang District held a hearing relating to the Company’s landlord’s claim for unpaid rent for factory plus penalty interest and other claims. The landlord had made a claim for payment of overdue rent in the amount of RMB 1,236, penalty interest in the amount of RMB 1,068 and a claim for potential loss of income in the amount of RMB 618, for a total amount claimed of RMB 2,922 (approximately $451). At the hearing, the Court ruled that after two unsuccessful attempts to auction the factory’s assets at the minimum level set by the Court-appointed independent valuation company’s fair market assessment price, the Court set the reference value at RMB 3,613 (approximately $569) and transferred all the assets to the landlord. The landlord became legally responsible for settling all claims made by creditors, and the case was closed.

On April 27, 2012, the holders of our preferred stock, which account for the voting control of the company, entered into an Agreement for the Purchase of Preferred Stock (the “Agreement”) by Rockland Group, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Rockland”), under which Rockland purchased Six Hundred Twenty Thousand (620,000) shares of the Company, Inc. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Shares”), One Million Shares (1,000,000) shares of the Company Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Shares”) and Seven Hundred Ten Thousand (710,000) shares of the Company Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Shares”, and together with the Series A Preferred Shares and the Series B Preferred Shares, the “Shares”). These shares represent approximately 63% of our outstanding votes on all matters brought before the holders of our common stock for approval and, therefore, represented a change of control. The transaction closed on April 27, 2012.

On April 27, 2012, we entered into a Subsidiary Acquisition Option Agreement (“Subsidiary Option Agreement”) with Xinghui Ltd., a Chinese entity (“Purchaser“), under which sold all the shares in the BPAC Subsidiaries to the Purchaser, effective July 11, 2012, in exchange for the Purchaser assuming all our liabilities as of April 25, 2012, which included all of the liabilities and obligations of ours except for a $400 principal amount convertible note that was owed to Trilane Limited as of April 27, 2012. As a result of us exercising our rights under the Subsidiary Option Agreement, we no longer own the BPAC Subsidiaries, including any of their assets or liabilities.
 
 
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On June 25, 2012, the Company entered into a License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement (the “Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), under which the Company, acquired the exclusive license to develop, market and sell, NCP’s Beaute de Maman™ product line, which is a line of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women. In addition, the Company acquired the exclusive license rights to develop, market and sell NCP’s formula being developed for itch suppression, which would be sold as an over-the-counter product, if successful. In exchange for these license rights the Company agreed to issue NCP 225,000 shares of the Company’s Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. This transaction closed on June 26, 2012. Additionally, under the Agreement, in connection with its license rights and to ensure the Company could fulfill any immediate orders timely, the Company purchased all existing finished product of the Beaute de Maman™ product line currently owned by NCP. In exchange for the inventory the Company agreed to issue NCP 25,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share is convertible into twenty five shares of the Company’s common stock.

On July 11, 2012, the Company entered into a Marketing and Development Services Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with InterCore Energy, Inc. (“ICE”). Under the Marketing Agreement the Company was retained to market and develop certain assets referred to as the Soft & Smooth Assets held by ICE. The Soft & Smooth Assets include all rights, interests and legal claims to that certain invention entitled “Delivery Device with Invertible Diaphragm” which is a novel medical applicator that is capable of delivering medicants and internal devices within the body in an atraumatic fashion (without producing injury or damage). In addition, the Company was also granted the exclusive option, in its sole discretion, to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets from ICE for warrants to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of its common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period. On February 12, 2013, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “HLBCDC Asset Purchase Agreement”) with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc. (“HLBCDC”), under which we exercised our option to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets held by HLBCDC, which had acquired the Soft & Smooth Assets from ICE. In exchange for the Soft and Smooth Assets we agreed to issue to HLBCDC warrants enabling HLBCDC to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of its common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period. In April 2012, the Company changed its name from “Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc.” to “Tristar Wellness Solutions, Inc.” This name changes was effected by the agreement between the holders of its preferred stock, which account for the voting control of the Company with Rockland Group, LLC (“Rockland”), under which Rockland purchased shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. These shares represent approximately 63% of its outstanding votes on all matters brought before the holders of our common stock for approval and, therefore, represented a change of control.

Effective January 2013 all common shares of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding were combined and reclassified on a one-for-one thousand basis. The effect of this reverse stock split has been retroactively applied to all periods presented.

On February 2013, the Company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, TriStar Consumer Products, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“TCP”), closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), and John Linderman and James Barickman, individuals (the “Shareholders”), under which the Company exercised its option to purchase the Beaute de Maman™ product line, in addition to the over-the-counter itch suppression formula (together, the “Business”). As consideration for the purchase of the Business the Company agreed to issue NCP, or its assignees, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of its Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

On March 7, 2013, the Company entered into an Exclusive Manufacturing, Marketing and Distribution Definitive License Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Argentum Medical, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Argentum”), under which the Company acquired an exclusive license to develop, market and sell products based on a technology called “Silverlon”, a proprietary silver coating technology providing superior performance related to OTC wound treatment. The license is for 15 years, with a possible 5 year extension. Under the Agreement, the Company is obligated to order a certain amount of proprietary Silverlon film each contract year and if the minimums are not met Argentum could cancel the Agreement. In exchange for these license rights the Company agreed to pay Argentum royalty payments based on the adjusted gross revenues generated by product sales, as well as issue Argentum a warrant to purchase up to 750,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 per share.

On May 6, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of HemCon Medical Technologies Inc., an Oregon corporation (“HemCon”), pursuant to the terms of an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Stock entered into by and between us and HemCon (the “Agreement”). The Agreement was entered into as part of HemCon’s Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization in its bankruptcy proceeding (United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, Case No. 12-32652-elp11) and was approved by the Court as part of HemCon’s approved Plan of Reorganization. Under the Agreement, the Company purchased 100 shares of HemCon’s common stock, representing 100% of HemCon’s then-outstanding voting securities, in exchange for $3,139 in cash (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price was paid to the Court and the Trustee of the bankruptcy proceeding to be distributed to HemCon’s creditors in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization.
 
 
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Prior to closing the acquisition of HemCon the Company borrowed money from several different parties, primarily the following:

1)
A Promissory Note with DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $2,950. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. Additionally, a loan fee of 2% of the principal amount is due and payable by us to lender on or before the maturity date. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 1,770,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

2)
A Promissory Note with the Lawrence K. Ingber Trust, dated June 14, 1980, as amended and restated March 6, 2006, in the principal amount of $100. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued the Lawrence K. Ingber Trust warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

3)
A Promissory Note with James Linderman, the father of one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $100. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Linderman warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

4)
A Promissory Note with James Barickman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Barickman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

5)
A Promissory Note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. John Linderman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

6)
A Loan Agreement with an unaffiliated third party for $400 was paid in connection with the closing of the acquisition of HemCon. The loan has an interest rate of 10% per annum and is due on or before November 6, 2013 and was repaid in 2013.

HemCon, founded in 2001, is a diversified life sciences company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative wound care/infection control medical devices. These products target the emergency medical, surgical, dental, military and overthecounter (OTC), markets in the US and globally. HemCon’s advanced wound care and infection control products are designed to quickly stop moderate to severe hemorrhaging in OTC, surgery, trauma, battlefield injuries, and surgical wounds. The company’s wound care products are presently either chitosan-based or oxidized cellulose. Chitosan has long been recognized as a robust hemostat and provides natural antibacterial properties. Historically chitosan has been difficult to reliably incorporate into manufactured wound care products. HemCon has overcome these historical limitations and has been granted patents for its proprietary lyophilized and gauze-based manufacturing processes that allow for consistent and reliable commercial grade wound care and infection control products. HemCon’s original medical device product, the HemCon Bandage, was developed in partnership with the U.S. Army. Between 2003 and 2008, the bandage was the standard issue hemorrhage control bandage for all U.S. Army soldiers and is credited with saving hundreds of lives on the battlefield. Under the Reorganization Plan, HemCon kept its wound care/infection control medical devices business and all assets related thereto. The other segment of its operations, called the “LyP Product" which related to HemCon’s proprietary lyophilized human plasma and universal lyophilized plasma technology were spun out into a newly formed corporation and are not part of our acquisition of HemCon.

As a result of the above transactions, the Company was involved in developing, manufacturing and marketing HemCon’s innovative wound care/infection control medical devices, as well as, developing, marketing and selling, NCP’s Beaute de Maman™ product line, which is a line of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women.
 
 
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
 
The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its 100% owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash consists of funds deposited in checking accounts. While cash held by financial institutions may at times exceed federally insured limits, management believes that no material credit or market risk exposure exists due to the high quality of the institutions that have custody of the Company’s funds. The Company has not incurred any losses on such accounts.

Accounts Receivable

The Company extends credit to its customers in the normal course of business and performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers. Accounts receivable are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts that are outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Company determines its allowance for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due and the customer's current ability to pay its obligation to the Company. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $8 and $0, at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Use of Estimates
 
In preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Due to inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be affected by changes in these estimates. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include valuing equity securities in share-based payment arrangements, estimating the fair value of equity instruments upon issuance, and estimating the useful lives of depreciable assets and whether impairment charges may apply.

Revenue Recognition

Product Sales Revenue
 
The Company recognizes product sales revenue when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, prices are fixed and determinable, the product is shipped or delivered, title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, and collection is reasonably assured. Certain of its product sales are made to distributors. The Company's distributor arrangements do not provide distributors with product return rights or pricing adjustments. The Company recognizes product sales to distributors on a sell-in basis, when the product is delivered 

Deferred Revenue
 
The Company defers nonrefundable up-front payments received from distributors. These fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the contractual term of the related contract. 
 
 
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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost (which approximates average cost) or market.
 
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes based on the estimated useful lives of the various assets ranging from three to ten years. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to current earnings. Upon disposal of assets, the costs of assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Gains or losses are reflected in current earnings.

Intangible assets
 
Intangible assets consist of patents, customer lists, non-compete arrangements and a trade name. Patents, customer lists, non-compete arrangements and a trade name acquired in business combinations under the purchase method of accounting are recorded at fair value net of accumulated amortization since the acquisition date. Amortization is calculated using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives at the following annual rates:
 
   
Useful Lives
 
Patents
    12  
Customer lists
    14  
Non-compete arrangements
    4  
Trade name
    16  

The Company reviews its finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of finite-lived intangible asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of a finite-lived intangible asset is measured by a comparison of its carrying amount to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the asset is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, which is determined based on discounted cash flows. 

Other Receivables and Current Liabilities Related to Assets Sold

Prior to the Company acquisition of HemCon, on February 6, 2013, HemCon concluded an asset sale with Bard Access Systems for its GuardIVa™ product plus associated intellectual property and trademark for $4,500 following on from a license and supply agreement in October 2012 for $500. GuardIVa™ has been classified as a discontinued operation in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. This sale and the proceeds which were realized facilitated the Company in emerging from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. An amount of $1.5 million remains outstanding as deferred consideration which is payable on achieving certain regulatory requirements. This deferred consideration will be paid to the Secured Creditors under the bankruptcy case 12-32652-ELP11 pursuant to the HemCon Sale and purchase agreement on receipt of same. GuardIVa™ is a hydrophilic foam based IV site dressing for use at Catheter insertion sites. The dressing incorporates HemCon micro dispersed oxidized cellulose technology an active hemostatic ingredient along with CHG a generic antibacterial agent.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a company during the period resulting from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The primary difference between net income and comprehensive income for the Company results from foreign currency translation adjustments. Accumulated other comprehensive loss was $19 for the period ended December 31, 2013 and $0 at December 31, 2012. The financial position of foreign subsidiaries is translated using the exchange rates in effect at the end of the period, while income and expense items are translated at average rates of exchange during the period. The net losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in the period incurred were $19 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and $0 for the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
 
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Concentration of Source of Materials

The Company uses a raw material that must meet specific quality standards in its production process, which is currently purchased from one vendor. The Company mitigates the risk to its production process through purchasing quantities sufficient to meet its production needs in the near term and by having identified alternative sources of supply of an equivalent standard should they become necessary.

Stock-Based Compensation
 
Compensation expense for all stock-based awards is measured on the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as an expense, on a straight-line basis, over the employee's requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity award). The fair value of each option award is estimated on the grant date using a Black-Scholes option valuation model. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized only for those awards that are expected to vest using an estimated forfeiture rate. We estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures at the time of grant and reflect the impact of estimated pre-vesting option forfeitures in compensation expense recognized. For options and warrants issued to non-employees, the Company recognizes stock compensation costs utilizing the fair value methodology over the related period of benefit.

Segment Reporting
 
The Company operates as one segment, in which management uses one measure of profitability. The Company is managed and operated as one business. The Company does not operate separate lines of business or separate business entities with respect to any of its product candidates. Accordingly, the Company does not have separately reportable segments. The Company generated $790 revenue from Europe and Asia and $2,986 from North America during 2013.

Accounting for Warrants
 
The Company accounts for the issuance of common stock purchase warrants issued in connection with equity offerings in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The Company classifies as equity any contracts that (i) require physical settlement or net-share settlement or (ii) gives the Company a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in its own shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement). The Company classifies as assets or liabilities any contracts that (i) require net-cash settlement (including a requirement to net-cash settle the contract if an event occurs and if that event is outside the control of the Company) or (ii) gives the counterparty a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement).

The Company assessed the classification of its common stock purchase warrants as of the date of each transaction and determined that such instruments met the criteria for equity classification. The warrants are reported on the consolidated balance sheet as a component of stockholders’ equity at fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation method.

Income Taxes

The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 740-10, which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statements recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.

Management has evaluated and concluded that there were no material uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2013. The Company does not expect any significant changes in its unrecognized tax benefits within twelve months of the reporting date.

The Company’s policy is to classify assessments, if any, for tax related interest as interest expense and penalties as general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations.
 
 
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Loss per Share

Basic loss per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted loss per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares (including redeemable shares) plus dilutive potential common shares outstanding using the treasury stock method. Any potentially dilutive securities are anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net losses. For the years presented, there is no difference between the basic and diluted net loss per share.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a significant effect to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Concentrations
 
The Company considers significant revenue concentrations to be counterparties who account for 10% or more of the total revenues generated by the Company during the period. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the amount of revenue derived from counterparties representing more than 10% of our total revenues was 13%. As of December 31, 2013 two customers owed a total of 33% of accounts receivable.
 
3. Going Concern and Management's Plans
 
The Company's financial statements are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) applicable to a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not yet established an ongoing source of revenue sufficient to cover its operating costs and allow it to continue as a going concern. In addition, as of December 31, 2013, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $22,4442, had incurred a net loss for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $12,647 and had negative working capital of $5,487. Funding has been provided by related parties as well as new investors committed to make it possible to maintain, expand, and ensure the advancement of the TriStar Wellness products. The Company anticipates that the same related parties may fund the Company on an as needed basis or will seek to obtain financing from other outside parties.

The independent registered public accounting firm’s report on the financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 states that because the Company has suffered recurring operating losses from operations, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. A “going concern” opinion indicates that the financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 
Strategy
 
The Company intends to focus on purchasing or licensing rights to various health and wellness products using in-house expertise to develop, test, bring to market, and market a variety of health and wellness products. The Company is currently aggressively completing development of product lines that the Company believes address important market needs in target categories. The Company plans to primarily rely on internal R&D expertise complimented by an extensive network of product development specialists to optimize the product development and testing in advance of market launch. In all cases the Company’s plan is to own the unique formulas or processes via direct acquisition or license. As appropriate the Company will pursue and defend patents on each product offering to help protect from competitive incursion.
 
 
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4. Business Combinations

NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC

In February, 2013, the Company closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), and John Linderman and James Barickman, individuals (the “Shareholders”), under which the Company exercised an option to purchase a brand of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women (the Beaute de Maman product line), in addition to an over-the-counter itch suppression formula (together, the “Business”). Previously, the Company entered into to that certain License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement dated June 25, 2012 with NCP (the “License Agreement”), under with the Company licensed the Business from NCP and had the option to purchase the Business from NCP upon certain conditions being satisfied. As set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement those conditions were either satisfied or renegotiated to the satisfaction of the parties and the Company exercised an option, and purchased, the Business from NCP. As consideration for the purchase of the Business the Company agreed to issue NCP, or its assignees, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The fair value of the consideration given was $2,813 and the value of the assets received was $15, liability was $7 and such fair value of assets was impaired during 2013. There was no acquired assets other than intangible assets and therefore no purchase price is being presented. The fair values for acquired intangible assets of NCP were determined by the Company using a valuation performed by an independent valuation specialist. In addition, the Company also recorded an additional $2,805 expense based on the valuation of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock determined by a valuation specialist. This transaction was recorded as a component of research and development expenses during 2013 because the viability of an alternative future use was uncertain.

HemCon

On May 6, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of HemCon, an Oregon corporation (“HemCon”), pursuant to the terms of an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Stock entered into by and between us and HemCon (the “Agreement”). The Agreement was entered into as part of HemCon’s Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization in its bankruptcy proceeding (United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, Case No. 12-32652-elp11) and was approved by the Court as part of HemCon’s approved Plan of Reorganization. Under the Agreement, the Company purchased 100 shares of HemCon’s common stock, representing 100% of HemCon’s then-outstanding voting securities, in exchange for approximately $3.1 million (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price was paid to the Court and the Trustee of the bankruptcy proceeding to be distributed to HemCon’s creditors in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization.
 
The acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the acquired entity were recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of the acquisition. The operating results for HemCon have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.
 
The purchase price allocation is based on estimates of fair value as follows (in thousands):
 
Accounts receivables
  $ 653  
Other receivables
    1,500  
Inventory
    1,410  
Other current assets
    23  
Prepaid expenses
    156  
Fixed assets
    1,193  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (341 )
Current liabilities related to assets held for sale
    (1,500 )
Deferred revenue
    (882 )
Patents
    336  
Customer list
    198  
Trade name
    266  
Non-compete agreement
    127  
Total acquisition cost allocated
  $ 3,139  
 
Management assigned fair values to the identifiable intangible assets through a combination of the relief from royalty method and the multi-period excess earnings method.
 
 
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The useful lives of the acquired intangibles are as follows:
 
   
Useful Lives
 
Patents
    12  
Customer lists
    14  
Non-compete arrangements
    4  
Trade name
    16  
 
During year ended December 31, 2013, the Company incurred $100 of acquisition costs, all of which were expensed in operations during the second quarter of 2013.
 
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents results as if the acquisition of HemCon had occurred on January 1, 2013 and January 1, 2012 (in thousands): 
 
Year Ended December 31 ,
 
(Unaudited)
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
         
Total revenue
  $ 5,469     $ 4,943  
Net loss
  $ (13,336 )   $ (9,751 )
 
For purposes of the pro forma disclosures above, the primary adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 include the elimination of acquisition-related charges of $100 and additional interest expense.

5. Inventories
 
Inventories, net consist of the following at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Raw materials
  $ 318     $ -  
Work in Progress
    251       -  
Finished Goods
    575       12  
    $ 1,144     $ 12  
 
Reserve for obsolescence was approximately $251 for year ended December 31, 2013 and $0 for December 31, 2012.
 
 
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6. Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment consist of the following at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

   
Estimates Useful Life
   
December 31,
 
   
(Years)
   
2013
   
2012
 
Manufacturing Equipment
  7-10     $ 623     $ -  
Leasehold Improvements
  7     $ 520       -  
Office Furniture and Equipment
  3-7     $ 32       -  
Computer Equipment and Software
  1-5     $ 12       1  
Construction in Progress
          6       -  
            1,193       1  
Less: Accumulated Depreciation, amortization and impairments
      (196 )     -  
          $ 997     $ 1  
 
Depreciation expense was approximately $196 for the year ended December 31, 2013, respectively and $0 for the year ended December 31, 2012, respectively.

7. Loans Payable
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Short-term notes (net of debt discount $497 and $0 as December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
  $ 714     $ 50  
Short-term notes - related party
    3,970       525  
    $ 4,684     $ 575  
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Convertible notes
  $ 356       -  
      356     $ -  
 
Promissory Notes

2012 Activity

During July 2012, The Company retained short term loans on demand of $400 to a related party (Sue Alter) as a result of the sale of the Company’s BPAC Subsidiaries. The note was modified in July 2012 to include a beneficial conversion feature. The conversion price of the modified note is $0.008 per share.

During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a related party for $125 which is convertible into 33,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 33,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.
 
 
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During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a third party for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

2013 Activity

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a related party for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

During the first quarter of 2013, Sue Alter, a related party, sold her convertible notes with accrued interest with a principal balance of $400 to three separate non-related parties. Subsequent to this sale, the new holders partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with a principal amount of $32 into 4,029,200 common shares.

During the second quarter of 2013, a third party partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with a principal amount of $8 into 1,000,000 common shares.
 
During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $2,950. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 1,770,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with Mr. Frederick A. Voight, the chief investment officer and director, in the principal amount of $15. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. Frederick A. Voight warrants to purchase 9,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with James Linderman, the father of one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $100. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Linderman warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with James Barickman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Barickman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.
 
 
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During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. John Linderman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.
 
During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with Lawrence Ingber, an unaffiliated third party, in the principal amount of $100. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued to the holder warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with Harry Pond in the principal amount of $36. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued to the holder warrants to purchase 21,600 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement with Combat Medical Systems, an unaffiliated third party for a loan of up to $400, payable in two tranches, $400 was paid in connection with the closing of the acquisition of HemCon, and $350 payable in the future subject to contingencies. The loan has an interest rate of 10% per annum and is due on or before November 6, 2013. The note was repaid in full on November 26, 2013.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded 2% loan fees in aggregate for approximately $60 in connection with the promissory notes issued in May 2013. In connection with note issuances during the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a $1,726 discount at issuance and recorded debt discount amortization of $1,726 during the year ended December 31, 2013. Of the $1,726 discount recorded at issuance the portion relating to the detachable warrants of $1,666 was credited to additional paid in capital and the $60 loan fee described above was credited to the loan principal.

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $175. The note has an interest rate of 22% per annum, simple interest, and is due on or before October 18, 2013. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. This note was repaid in full during the fourth quarter of 2013.

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $470. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 282,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.69 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.96% to 1.35%, volatility – 78.06% to 80.75%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A.
 
 
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During the third quarter of 2013, the Company recorded 2% loan fees in aggregate for approximately of $10 in connection with the promissory notes issued in August 2013. In connection with note issuances during the third quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a $220 discount at issuance and recorded debt discount amortization of $220 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Of the $220 discount recorded at the issuance the portion relating to the detachable warrants of $210 was credited to additional paid in capital and the $10 loan fee described above was credited to the loan principal.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, a third party partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with a principal amount of $4 into 500,000 common shares.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company paid the second payment against the Loan Agreement with Combat Medical System in the amount of $400, in connection with the closing of the acquisition of HemCon.

During the fourth quarter of 2013 the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $300. The note has an interest rate of 18% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before May 1, 2014. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. The Company repaid $70 of this promissory note during 2013.
 
During the fourth quarter of 2013 the Company issued a promissory note to a third party, in the principal amount of $1,100. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before November 30, 2014. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $1.80 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.39%, volatility – 85.8%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants are being amortized over a one year period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis. The Company recorded a debt discount related to the warrants of $556 by crediting additional paid in capital. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $56 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The Company recorded imputed interest on convertible debentures and interest expense of $31 and $34 for year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively, based upon a market interest rate of 8% and accrued interest based on the stated rate of 0.5%.
 
8. Stockholders’ Equity
 
Series A, B and C Convertible Preferred Stock – Change of Control Transaction

On April 27, 2012, the Company was party to an agreement whereby Rockland Group, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Rockland”), purchased six hundred and twenty thousand (620,000) shares of Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Shares”), one million (1,000,000) shares of Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Shares”) and seven hundred ten thousand (710,000) shares of Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Shares”) from the holders of those shares. The Series A Preferred Shares and Series B Preferred Shares were issued prior to December 31, 2011. The Series C Preferred Shares were issued in April 2012. Together the Shares represented approximately 63% of our outstanding votes on all matters brought before the holders of our common stock for approval and, therefore, represented a change of control. Each share of Series A, B and C Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 5 shares of common stock on the date of this transaction.
 
 
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Intangible Asset and Inventory Acquisition in Exchange for Series D Convertible Preferred Stock
 
On June 25, 2012, the Company entered into a License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement (the “Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), under which TriStar Consumer Products, Inc., acquired the exclusive license to develop, market and sell, NCP’s Beaute de Maman product line, which is a line of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women. In addition, the Company acquired the exclusive license rights to develop, market and sell NCP’s formula being developed for itch suppression, which would be sold as an over-the-counter product, if successful. These licenses are for a period of up to one year, subject to earlier termination upon specified events. During the term of the license, the assets and being licensed will be run by management of NCP pursuant to a consulting agreement. As a result of these license rights the Company are now responsible for developing, marketing and selling the “Beaute de Maman” products, as well as NCP’s anti-itch formula, including all expenses, contractual arrangements, etc., related to product development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, bottling and packaging, and shipping. The Company will also receive all proceeds derived from sales of the products, other than the amounts owed to Dr. Michelle Brown, from whom NCP purchased the “Beaute de Maman” assets. Such proceeds were recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses. Under the arrangement with Dr. Brown she is entitled to approximately seven percent (7%) of net revenue for all products sold under the Beaute de Maman brand name and derived from formulas transferred under the agreement with NCP for a 20 year period ending December 31, 2031. In exchange for these license rights the Company agreed to issue NCP 225,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. This transaction closed on June 26, 2012. Additionally, under the Agreement, in connection with the Company’s license rights and to ensure it can fulfill any immediate orders timely, the Company purchased all existing finished product of the Beaute de Maman product line currently owned by NCP. In exchange for the inventory the Company agreed to issue NCP 25,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share is convertible into twenty five shares of common stock. The fair value of the shares amounted to $89 and was based on the closing common stock price of common stock and the conversion ratio (each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 25 shares of common stock) on the date of this transaction. The Company recorded $84 as an intangible asset and $5 as inventory on the date of the transaction.
 
Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock for Cash and Services

On June 29, 2012, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Rockland Group, LLC, an entity owned and controlled by Harry Pond, one the Company’s officers and directors (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”). Under the Stock Purchase Agreement, Rockland Group agreed to purchase 1,540,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the shares was based upon the cash received and expenses contributed.
 
The Company issued 1,046,760 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange for $209,352 in cash. In addition, the Company issued 493,240 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange for $354,983 of expenses contributed by Rockland on behalf of the Company (total Series D Preferred shares issued is 1,540,000). The value of the expenses contributed was based on the closing common stock price of common stock and the conversion ratio (each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 25 shares of common stock) the date of this transaction.

Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock for Research and Development

On July 11, 2012, the Company, entered into a Purchase and Assignment of Rights Agreement (the “Agreement”) with RWIP, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company (“RWIP”), under which the Company was assigned rights to receive certain royalty payments under previously executed agreements between RWIP and a third party. The royalty payments are equal to Twenty Percent (20%) of all net income (revenue minus expenses) received by the third party InterCore Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (fka. I-Web Media, Inc.) (“ICE”) from certain assets owned by ICE, as set forth in that certain asset purchase agreement between RWIP and ICE dated December 10, 2010. In exchange for these rights we agreed to issue RWIP Two Million (2,000,000) shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The transaction closed on July 11, 2012. The fair value of the shares amounted to $700,001 and was based on the closing common stock price of common stock and the conversion ratio (each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 25 shares of common stock) on the date of this transaction. This transaction was recorded as a component of research and development expenses during 2012 because the viability of an alternative future use was uncertain.

Recapitalization of Assets and Liabilities

On July 11, 2012, the Company exercised its rights under the Subsidiary Option Agreement by sending a signed Notice of Exercise to the Escrow Agent, pursuant to the terms of the Subsidiary Acquisition Agreement. The Company also sent a copy of the Notice of Exercise directly to the Purchaser as well. As a result of the Company exercising its rights under the Subsidiary Option Agreement, the Company no longer owned the Subsidiary Shares or the Subsidiaries, including any of their assets or liabilities. The Company recorded this transaction as a recapitalization and according recorded such assets and liabilities as well accumulated other comprehensive income as a $1,894,877 adjustment to additional paid in capital due to the related party nature of the spin off.
 
 
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Acquisition of Beute de Maman product Line from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC

In February, 2013, the Company closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), and John Linderman and James Barickman, individuals (the “Shareholders”), under which the Company exercised an option to purchase a brand of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women (the Beaute de Maman product line), in addition to an over-the-counter itch suppression formula (together, the “Business”). Previously, the Company entered into to that certain License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement dated June 25, 2012 with NCP (the “License Agreement”), under with the Company licensed the Business from NCP and had the option to purchase the Business from NCP upon certain conditions being satisfied. As set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement those conditions were either satisfied or renegotiated to the satisfaction of the parties and the Company exercised an option, and purchased, the Business from NCP. As consideration for the purchase of the Business the Company agreed to issue NCP, or its assignees, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The fair value of the consideration given was $2,813 and assets received was $15 liabilities assumed $7 and such fair value was immediately impaired, due to the uncertainty of future cash flows during 2013. There was no acquired assets other than intangible assets and therefore no purchase price is being presented. The fair values for acquired intangible assets of NCP were determined by the Company using a valuation performed by an independent valuation specialist. In addition, the Company also recorded an additional $2,805 expense based on the stock valuation on the date of this transaction. This transaction was recorded as a component of research and development expenses during 2013 because the viability of an alternative future use was uncertain.

Forgiveness of Accounts Payable

During the 4th quarter of 2013, NCP forgave certain accrued expenses incurred by the Company and due to NCP. Due to the related party nature of this transaction, The Company recorded a $78 charge to additional paid in capital.
 
Diluted Shares

Each share of Preferred A, B and C is convertible into five shares of common stock (pre-split and post-split basis). Each share of Preferred D is convertible into twenty five shares of common stock (pre-split and post-split basis). Convertible preferred stock was considered anti-dilutive for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, due to net losses. As of December 31, 2012, there are 3,790,000 Series D Convertible Preferred Shares which are convertible into 94,750,000 of common shares. All Series D Convertible Preferred Stock voting rights are on an “as converted to common stock” basis. Dividend are not mandatory. If declared by the Board Series D Preferred Stock shall have preference over common stock and equal to other series of preferred stock. As of December 31, 2012, there are 2,330,000 Series A, B and C Convertible Preferred Shares which are convertible into 11,650,000 of common shares.

There were 405,000 shares of Series A, 1,000,000 shares of Series B and no shares of Series C outstanding as of December 31, 2013. Each share of Preferred D is convertible into twenty five shares of common stock. Convertible preferred stock was considered anti-dilutive for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, due to net losses. As of December 31, 2013, there are 4,216,667 Series D Convertible Preferred Shares which are convertible into 105,416,675 of common shares. All Series D Convertible Preferred Stock voting rights are on an “as converted to common stock” basis. Dividends are not mandatory. If declared by the Board Series D Preferred Stock shall have preference over common stock and equal to other series of preferred stock. As of December 31, 2013, there are 5,782,600 warrants which are convertible into one share of common stock. There were no warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2012.

The Company has determined that common stock equivalents in excess of available authorized common shares are not derivative instruments due to the fact that an increase in authorized shares is within the Company’s control. 
 
 
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Note Conversions

All note conversions were within the original conversion terms and therefore no gain or loss was recorded on these conversions.

During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a related party for $125 which is convertible into 33,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 33,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.
 
During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a third party for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a related party for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

In January 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Sue E. Alter, notifying the Company that she wished to convert $0.0336 of principal and interest due under that certain TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated April 27, 2012 into 4,200 shares of our common stock. The shares were issued to Ms. Alter, without a restrictive legend.
 
In January 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from a noteholder, notifying the Company that he wished to convert $0.0336 of principal and interest due under that certain TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated January 28, 2013 into 4,200 shares of common stock. The shares were issued to Mr. Kent C Chisman on or about January 31, 2013, without a restrictive legend.

In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from a noteholder, notifying the Company that he wished to convert $0.1664 of principal and interest due under that certain TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated January 28, 2013 into 20,800 shares of common stock. The shares were issued to Mr. Kent C Chisman on or about February 14, 2013, without a restrictive legend.

In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from a noteholder, notifying the Company that they wished to convert $32 of principal and interest due under that certain TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated February 21, 2013 into 4,000,000 shares of common stock. The shares were issued to a third party on or about March 4, 2013, without a restrictive legend.

During the second quarter of 2013, a third party partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with a principal amount of $8 into 1,000,000 common shares.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, a third party partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with a principal amount of $4 into 500,000 common shares.

Share Conversions

On February 5, 2013, the Company received notices of conversion from several of its largest shareholders and related-parties:

·  
Rockland Group, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Harry Pond, one of the Company's former officers and former sole director, converted both 215,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 1,075,000 shares of common stock and 710,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock into 3,550,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to Rockland Group, LLC, with a restrictive legend.
 
 
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Rivercoach Partners, LP, an entity controlled by Mr. Frederick A. Voight, converted 400,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 10,000,000 shares of common stock. These shares were issued to Rivercoach Partner, LP, with a restrictive legend.

·  
Highpeak, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Michael S. Wax, converted 780,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 19,500,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to Highpeak, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

·  
NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. John Linderman and Mr. Jamie Barickman converted 250,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 6,250,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock Power from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. John Linderman and Mr. Jamie Barickman, notifying the Company that NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC wished to cancel 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 100,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock from M&K Family Limited Partnership, one of the largest shareholders, notifying the Company that M&K Family Limited Partnership wished to cancel 15,750,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 630,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock Power from Rivercoach Partners, LP, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Frederick A. Voight, notifying the Company that Rivercoach Partners, LP wished to cancel 6,250,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 250,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

Share Issuances for Cash

In February 2013 the Company issued 26,667 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock to Rockland Group, LLC in exchange for $100 in cash.

In March 2013 the Company issued 40,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock to two third parties in exchange for $150 in cash.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued for cash, 295,000 shares of common stock for approximately $227 in cash.

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued for cash, 100,000 shares of common stock for $100 in cash.
 
During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company issued for cash, 194,445 shares of common stock for approximately $175 in cash. The shares were issued to John Linderman.

Detachable Warrants

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued Promissory Notes containing 1,950,600 detachable Warrants. The detachable Warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model at June 30, 2013. The relative fair value of the detachable Warrants compared to the debt of approximately $1,651 was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.48% - 0.77%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants are being amortized over a nine month period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis.
 
 
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During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued Promissory Notes containing 282,000 detachable Warrants. The detachable Warrants were valued at approximately $1.19 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model at September 30, 2013. The relative fair value of the detachable Warrants compared to the debt of approximately $183 was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.96% to 1.35%, volatility – 78.06% to 80.75%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants are being amortized over a nine month period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company issued Promissory Notes containing 1,000,000 detachable Warrants. The detachable Warrants were valued at approximately $1.19 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model at December 31, 2013. The relative fair value of the detachable Warrants compared to the debt of approximately $556 was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.39%, volatility – 85.8%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants are being amortized over a one year period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis.
 
Warrants for Services

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued 350,000 fully vested warrants to consultants with exercise prices of $0.45 and with a five year terms. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock. The fully vested warrants were valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date issued and amounted to approximately $688. The fair value of the 375,000 warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: approximate risk free interest rate - 0.86%, volatility - 85%, expected term - 4 years, expected dividend - N/A.

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued 25,000 warrants to Chord Advisors, LLC with an exercise price of $0.45 and a five year term. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock. The warrants were valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date granted and amounted to $19,648. The fair value of the 25,000 warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 0.85%, volatility - 85%, expected term - 4 years, expected dividend n/a.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company converted approximately $1.1 million in Executive Officers compensation into 2,200,000 options with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share. The Company recorded a loss on inducement expense of $0.8 million relating to the salary conversion. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.75%, volatility – 85.5%, expected term – 2.5 years, expected dividends– N/A.

Warrants for Research and Development

In February 2013, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “HLBCDC Asset Purchase Agreement”) with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc. (“HLBCDC”), under which the Company exercised an option to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets held by HLBCDC. The Soft & Smooth Assets include all rights, interests and legal claims to that certain inventions entitled “Delivery Devise with Invertible Diaphragm” as further defined in the Marketing Agreement (the “Soft and Smooth Assets”). Previously, we entered into a Marketing and Development Services Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with InterCore Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ICOR”), under which the Company was retained to market and develop the Soft and Smooth Assets and were granted the exclusive option, in the Company’s sole discretion, to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets from ICOR. Subsequently, ICOR sold the Soft and Smooth Assets to HLBCDC, transferring the rights to purchase the Soft and Smooth Assets from ICOR to HLBCDC. In exchange for the Soft and Smooth Assets the Company agreed to issue to HLBCDC warrants enabling HLBCDC to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period. The warrants were valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date granted and amounted to approximately $100. The fair value of the 150,000 warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 0.88%, volatility - 85%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividend – N/A. The warrants were expensed due to the uncertainty of the level of future cash flows. 
 
 
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On March 7, 2013, the Company entered into an Exclusive Manufacturing, Marketing and Distribution Definitive License Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Argentum Medical, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Argentum”), under which the Company acquired an exclusive license to develop, market and sell products based on a technology called “Silverlon”, a proprietary silver coating technology providing superior performance related to OTC wound treatment. The license is for 15 years, with a possible 5 year extension. Under the Agreement, the Company is obligated to order a certain amount of proprietary Silverlon film each contract year and if the minimums are not met Argentum could cancel the Agreement. In exchange for these license rights the Company agreed to pay Argentum royalty payments based on the adjusted gross revenues generated by product sales, as well as issue Argentum a warrant to purchase up to 750,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The warrant vests in two equal installments of 375,000 shares each, with the vesting based on product’s success in obtaining certain approvals from the Food and Drug Administration. The Company recorded 375,000 non-contingent warrants during the first quarter of 2013 with a fair value of approximately $821. The fair value was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 0.85%, volatility - 85%, expected term - 4 years, expected dividend n/a. The warrants were expensed due to the uncertainty of the level of future cash flows. The remaining 375,000 warrants are unvested due to the underlying contingency being unresolved.
 
9. Deferred Income Taxes
 
The Company uses the asset and liability approach to account for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases using tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period when the change is enacted.

On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted an accounting standard which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in financial statements. This standard provides guidance on recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements uncertain tax positions that a company has taken or expects to take on a tax return.

During both 2013 and 2012, the Company incurred a net loss and therefore had no tax liability. The Company does not have any material uncertain income tax positions. As a result of significant losses and uncertainty of future profit, the net deferred tax asset generated by the loss carry forward has been fully reserved. The cumulative net operating loss carry forward is approximately $5,601 and $730 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and will expire in the year ended 2033. All tax losses prior to the year ended December 31, 2012 have been eliminated due to the change in control during the year ended December 31, 2012.

The tax effects of temporary differences and tax loss and credit carry forwards that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are comprised of the following:

   
As of
December 31,
2013
   
As of
December 31,
2012
 
Deferred tax asset
           
Net operating loss carryovers
  $ 2,184     $ 255  
Intangible asset amortization
    29       -  
Stock-based compensation
    1,721       -  
Amortization of debt discount     949       -  
Inducement expenses
    313       -  
Total deferred tax assets
    5,196       255  
Valuation Allowance
    (5,196 )     (255 )
Deferred tax asset, net of allowance
  $ -     $ -  

 
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The expected tax expense (benefit) based on the U.S. federal statutory rate is reconciled with actual tax expense (benefit) as follows:

   
For year ended
December 31,
2013
   
For year ended
December 31,
2012
 
Statutory federal income tax rate
    -34.0 %     -34.0 %
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit
    -5.0 %     0.0 %
Meals & entertainment
    0.0 %     0.0 %
Imputed interest
    0.1 %     0.0 %
Valuation Allowance
    38.9 %     34.0 %
Income tax provision (benefit)
    0.0 %     0.0 %
 
   
For year ended
December 31,
2013
   
For year ended
December 31,
2012
 
Federal
           
Current
  $ -     $ -  
Deferred
    (4,530 )     255  
State
               
Current
    -       -  
Deferred
    (666 )     -  
Change in valuation allowance
    5,143       (255 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
  $ -     $ -  
 
10. Discontinued Operations
 
On November 3, 2011, the People’s Court of Guandong Jiangmen Pengjiang District held a hearing relating to the Company’s landlord’s claim for unpaid rent for its factory plus penalty interest and other claims. The landlord had made a claim for payment of overdue rent in the amount of RMB 1,236, penalty interest in the amount of RMB 1,068 and a claim for potential loss of income in the amount of RMB 618, for a total amount claimed of RMB 2,922 (approximately $451). At the hearing, the Court ruled that after two unsuccessful attempts to auction the factory’s assets at the minimum level set by the Court appointed independent valuation company’s fair market assessment price, the Court set the reference value at RMB 3,613 (approximately $569) and transferred all the assets to the landlord. The landlord is legally responsible for settling any claims made by creditors, and the case has been closed.

On April 27, 2012, the Company entered into a Subsidiary Acquisition Option Agreement (“Subsidiary Option Agreement”) with Xinghui Ltd., a Chinese entity (“Purchaser“), under which the Company may, in our sole discretion, sell the Subsidiary Shares to Purchaser. The “Subsidiary Shares” consists of 100% ownership of the following wholly-owned subsidiaries: Roots Biopack (Intellectual Property) Limited, incorporated in Hong Kong, Roots Biopark Limited, incorporated in Hong Kong, Jiangmen Roots Biopack Ltd., incorporated in the People’s Republic of China, Starmetro Group Limited, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and Biopack Environmental Limited (fka E-ware Corporation Limited), incorporated in Hong Kong (together the “BPAC Subsidiaries”).
 
 
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On July 11, 2012, the Company exercised its rights under the Subsidiary Option Agreement by sending a signed Notice of Exercise to the Escrow Agent, pursuant to the terms of the Subsidiary Acquisition Agreement. The Company also sent a copy of the Notice of Exercise directly to the Purchaser as well. As a result of the Company exercising its rights under the Subsidiary Option Agreement, the Company no longer owned the Subsidiary Shares or the BPAC Subsidiaries, including any of their assets or liabilities. The Company recorded this transaction as a recapitalization and according recorded such assets and liabilities as well accumulated other comprehensive income as a $1,899 adjustment to additional paid in capital.
 
The liabilities assumed by the Purchaser included, but were not be limited to, Purchaser assuming and agreeing to fully perform and satisfy and be liable for all of the liabilities and obligations of the Company’s except for a $400 principal amount convertible note that was owed to Trilane Limited as of April 27, 2012. The note was modified in July 2012 to include a beneficial conversion feature. The conversion price of the modified note is $0.008 per share. The Company recorded a $400 beneficial conversion feature as a component of discontinued operations related to this modification. The note holder confirmed to the Company that she does not intend convert such shares as of December 31, 2012.

A summarized statement of operations for the discontinued operations for the comparable year ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows:
 
   
December 31,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
 
           
General and administrative
    -       8  
 Total operating expenses
    -       8  
 
               
Interest expense
    -       22  
Beneficial conversion/finance cost
    -       400  
Loss from discontinued operations
  $ -     $ 430  

11. Related Party Transactions
 
Series A, B and C Convertible Preferred Stock – Change of Control Transaction

On April 27, 2012, the Company was party to an agreement whereby Rockland Group, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Rockland”), purchased six hundred and twenty thousand (620,000) shares of Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Shares”), one million (1,000,000) shares of Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Shares”) and seven hundred ten thousand (710,000) shares of Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Shares”) from the holders of those shares. The Series A Preferred Shares and Series B Preferred Shares were issued prior to December 31, 2011. The Series C Preferred Shares were issued in April 2012. Together the Shares represented approximately 63% of our outstanding votes on all matters brought before the holders of our common stock for approval and, therefore, represented a change of control. Each share of Series A, B and C Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 5 shares of common stock on the date of this transaction.
 
 
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Intangible Asset Acquisition in Exchange for Series D Convertible Preferred Stock

On June 25, 2012, the Company entered into a License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement (the “Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), under which TriStar Consumer Products, Inc., acquired the exclusive license to develop, market and sell, NCP’s Beaute de Maman product line, which is a line of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women. In addition, the Company acquired the exclusive license rights to develop, market and sell NCP’s formula being developed for itch suppression, which would be sold as an over-the-counter product, if successful. These licenses are for a period of up to one year, subject to earlier termination upon specified events. During the term of the license, the assets and being licensed will be run by management of NCP pursuant to a consulting agreement. As a result of these license rights the Company are now responsible for developing, marketing and selling the “Beaute de Maman” products, as well as NCP’s anti-itch formula, including all expenses, contractual arrangements, etc., related to product development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, bottling and packaging, and shipping. The Company will also receive all proceeds derived from sales of the products, other than the amounts owed to Dr. Michelle Brown, from whom NCP purchased the “Beaute de Maman” assets. Such proceeds were recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses. Under the arrangement with Dr. Brown she is entitled to approximately seven percent (7%) of net revenue for all products sold under the Beaute de Maman brand name and derived from formulas transferred under the agreement with NCP for a 20 year period ending December 31, 2031. In exchange for these license rights the Company agreed to issue NCP 225,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. This transaction closed on June 26, 2012. Additionally, under the Agreement, in connection with the Company’s license rights and to ensure it can fulfill any immediate orders timely, the Company purchased all existing finished product of the Beaute de Maman product line currently owned by NCP. In exchange for the inventory the Company agreed to issue NCP 25,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share is convertible into twenty five shares of common stock. The fair value of the shares amounted to $89 and was based on the closing common stock price of common stock and the conversion ratio (each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 25 shares of common stock) on the date of this transaction. The Company recorded $84 as an intangible asset and $5 as inventory on the date of the transaction.

Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock for Cash and Services

On June 29, 2012, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Rockland Group, LLC, an entity owned and controlled by Harry Pond, one the Company’s officers and directors (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”). Under the Stock Purchase Agreement, Rockland Group agreed to purchase 1,540,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the shares was based upon the cash received and expenses contributed.
 
The Company issued 1,046,760 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange for $209 in cash. In addition, the Company issued 493,240 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange for $355 of expenses contributed by Rockland on behalf of the Company (total Series D Preferred shares issued is 1,540,000). The value of the expenses contributed was based on the closing common stock price of common stock and the conversion ratio (each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 25 shares of common stock) the date of this transaction.

Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock for Research and Development

On July 11, 2012, the Company, entered into a Purchase and Assignment of Rights Agreement (the “Agreement”) with RWIP, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company (“RWIP”), under which the Company was assigned rights to receive certain royalty payments under previously executed agreements between RWIP and a third party. The royalty payments are equal to Twenty Percent (20%) of all net income (revenue minus expenses) received by the third party InterCore Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (fka. I-Web Media, Inc.) (“ICE”) from certain assets owned by ICE, as set forth in that certain asset purchase agreement between RWIP and ICE dated December 10, 2010. In exchange for these rights we agreed to issue RWIP Two Million (2,000,000) shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The transaction closed on July 11, 2012. The fair value of the shares amounted to $700 and was based on the common stock price of common stock and the conversion ratio (each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 25 shares of common stock) on the date of this transaction. This transaction was recorded as a component of research and development expenses during 2012 because the viability of an alternative future use was uncertain.
 
Consulting Agreements

On May 15, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Highpeak, LLC (“Highpeak”). The agreement is effective from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. The Company terminated this agreement effective February 2013 and entered into an employment agreement as specified below. The Company agreed to pay Highpeak a monthly consulting fee of $10. The Company incurred $20 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and has an accounts payable balance related to this agreement of $10 as of December 31, 2013.
 
 
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On May 15, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Rivercoach Partners LP (“Rivercoach”). The agreement is effective from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. The Company terminated this agreement effective February 2013 and entered into an employment agreement as specified below. The Company agreed to pay Rivercoach a monthly consulting fee of $10. The Company incurred $20 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and has an accounts payable balance related to this agreement of $72 as of December 31, 2013.
 
On June 1, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC (“NCP”). The two year agreement is effective from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. The Company terminated this agreement effective February 2013 and entered into an employment agreement as specified below. The Company agreed to pay NCP a monthly consulting fee of $15. The Company incurred $30 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and has an accounts payable balance related to this agreement of $262 as of December 31, 2013.

On July 17, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Chord Advisors, LLC (“Chord”). David Horin, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer has a significant equity partnership stake in Chord. The one year agreement was effective from July 15, 2012 through July 15, 2013. Currently the agreement is on a month to month basis. The Company has agreed to pay Chord a monthly consulting fee of approximately $13 for Mr. Horin’s services and services of his firm. The Company incurred $150 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and has an accounts payable balance related to this agreement of $113 as of December 31, 2013.

The Company will recognize cash consulting expenses over the requisite service period pursuant to the provisions of each specific agreement.
 
The Company owed reimbursable expenses, such as travel, office supplies, occupancy, etc., and accrued interest of $262 and as of December 31, 2013.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expensses

During the 4th quarter of 2013, NCP forgave certain accrued expenses incurred by the Company and due to NCP. Due to the related party nature of this transaction, The Company recorded a $78 charge to additional paid in capital. As of December 31, 2013 the Company owed Daystar $50, James Barickman $3 and John Linderman 16.
 
Employment Agreements
 
In May 2013, the Company entered into employment agreement with Mr. Barry Starkman to serve as our Senior Vice President of Operations and the President and Chief Executive Officer of HemCon, Under the Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Starkman his employment has an initial term from May 6, 2013 until April 30, 2015 and will automatically renew for two-year terms unless terminated by the parties in accordance with the agreement. Mr. Starkman’s base salary is $250 per year with the possibility of up to 15% to 30% in incentive compensation based on meeting performance criteria to be established by us and HemCon. This employment agreement was terminated during the 1st quarter of 2014.

In May 2013, the Company entered into employment agreement with Simon McCarthy to serve as Chief Scientist Officer of HemCon. Under the employment agreement with Mr. McCarthy his employment has an initial term from May 6, 2013 until April 30, 2015 and will automatically renew for two-year terms unless terminated by the parties in accordance with the agreement. Mr. McCarthy’s base salary is $150 per year with the possibility of up to 15% in incentive compensation based on meeting performance criteria to be established by the Company and HemCon.
 
In February 2013, The Company entered into employment agreements with Mr. John Linderman to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Barickman to serve as Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Frederick A. Voight to serve as Chief Investment Officer, and Mr. Michael S. Wax to serve as Chief Development Officer.
 
Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Linderman, he will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Linderman’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Executive Officer. His compensation will be $300 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by the Board of Directors.
 
 
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Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Barickman, he will serve as our Chief Marketing Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Barickman’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Marketing Officer. His compensation will be $300 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Voight, he will serve as our Chief Investment Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Voight’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Investment Officer. His compensation will be $300 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.
 
Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Wax, he will serve as our Chief Development Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Wax’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Development Officer. His compensation will be $300 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company converted approximately $1.1 million in Executive Officers compensation into 2,200,000 options with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share. The Company recorded a gain on inducement expense of $0.8 million relating to the salary conversion. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.75%, volatility – 85.5%, expected term – 2.5 years, expected dividends– N/A.
 
Related Party Notes

During July 2012, The Company issued short term demand notes of $400 to a related party as a result of the sale of the Company’s BPAC Subsidiaries. The stated interest rate is 0.5%. The notes were modified in July 2012 to include a beneficial conversion feature. The conversion price of the modified note is $0.008 per share. The Company recorded a $400 beneficial conversion feature as a component of discontinued operations related to this modification. During the first quarter of 2013, the Company converted notes payable of approximately $32 into 4,029,200 common shares.

During the 4th quarter of 2012, the Company issued non-convertible demand notes (formal agreements were not executed) to a related party for $125. The notes do not bear interest and were subsequently amended and converted into 33,334 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock in February 2013. The Company recorded accrued interest and interest expense of $2 related to this note based upon a market interest rate of 8%.

During the 1st quarter of 2013, the Company issued convertible demand notes to Frederick A. Voight for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

During the 1st quarter of 2013, the Company issued convertible demand notes to Harry Pond for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $2,950. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 1,770,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.
 
 
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During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with Harry Pond in the principal amount of $36. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued to the holder warrants to purchase 21,600 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with James Linderman, the father of one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $100. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Linderman warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with James Barickman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Barickman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. John Linderman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with Frederick A. Voight, in the principal amount of $15. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Frederick A. Voight warrants to purchase 7,500 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $175. The note has an interest rate of 22% per annum, simple interest, and is due on or before October 18, 2013. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. The note was repaid on October 17, 2013.

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $470. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 282,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

During the fourth quarter of 2013 the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of 300. The note has an interest rate of 18% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before May 1, 2014. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. The Company repaid $70 of this promissory note during 2013.

Preferred Stock and Note Conversions

In January 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Sue E. Alter, notifying the Company that she wished to convert $0.0336 of principal and interest due under that certain Tristar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated April 27, 2012 into 4,200 shares of our common stock. The shares were issued to Ms. Alter, without a restrictive legend.
 
 
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In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Rockland Group, LLC, one of our largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Harry Pond, one of our former officers and sole former director, notifying the Company that Rockland Group, LLC wished to convert 215,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 1,075,000 shares of common stock. These shares were issued to Rockland Group, LLC, with a restrictive legend.
 
In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Rockland Group, LLC, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Harry Pond, one of the Company’s former officers and sole former director, notifying us that Rockland Group, LLC wished to convert 710,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock into 3,550,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to Rockland Group, LLC, with a restrictive legend.
 
In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Rivercoach Partners, LP, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Frederick A. Voight, notifying the Company that Rivercoach Partners, LP wished to convert 400,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 10,000,000 shares of common stock. These shares were issued to Rivercoach Partner, LP, with a restrictive legend.

In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Highpeak, LLC, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Michael S. Wax, notifying the Company that Highpeak, LLC wished to convert 780,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 19,500,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to Highpeak, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. John Linderman and Mr. Jamie Barickman, notifying us that NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC wished to convert 250,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 6,250,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a related party for $125 which is convertible into 33,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 33,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a related party for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

In February 2013, the Company issued 26,667 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock to Rockland Group, LLC in exchange for $100 in cash.

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock Power from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. John Linderman and Mr. Jamie Barickman, notifying the Company that NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC wished to cancel 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 100,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock from M&K Family Limited Partnership, one of the largest shareholders, notifying the Company that M&K Family Limited Partnership wished to cancel 15,750,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 630,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock Power from Rivercoach Partners, LP, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Frederick A. Voight, notifying the Company that Rivercoach Partners, LP wished to cancel 6,250,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 250,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.
 
 
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Warrants for Research and Development

In February 2013, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “HLBCDC Asset Purchase Agreement”) with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc. (“HLBCDC”) a Company controlled by Michael Wax, under which the Company exercised an option to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets held by HLBCDC. The Soft & Smooth Assets include all rights, interests and legal claims to that certain inventions entitled “Delivery Devise with Invertible Diaphragm” as further defined in the Marketing Agreement (the “Soft and Smooth Assets”). Previously, we entered into a Marketing and Development Services Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with InterCore Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ICOR”), under which the Company was retained to market and develop the Soft and Smooth Assets and were granted the exclusive option, in the Company’s sole discretion, to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets from ICOR. Subsequently, ICOR sold the Soft and Smooth Assets to HLBCDC, transferring the rights to purchase the Soft and Smooth Assets from ICOR to HLBCDC. In exchange for the Soft and Smooth Assets the Company agreed to issue to HLBCDC warrants enabling HLBCDC to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period. The warrants were valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date granted and amounted to approximately $100. The fair value of the 150,000 warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 0.88%, volatility - 85%, expected term - 4 years, expected dividend n/a.
 
Acquisition of Beute de Maman product Line from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC

In February, 2013, the Company closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), and John Linderman and James Barickman, individuals (the “Shareholders”), under which the Company exercised an option to purchase a brand of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women (the Beaute de Maman product line), in addition to an over-the-counter itch suppression formula (together, the “Business”). Previously, the Company entered into to that certain License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement dated June 25, 2012 with NCP (the “License Agreement”), under with the Company licensed the Business from NCP and had the option to purchase the Business from NCP upon certain conditions being satisfied. As set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement those conditions were either satisfied or renegotiated to the satisfaction of the parties and the Company exercised an option, and purchased, the Business from NCP. As consideration for the purchase of the Business the Company agreed to issue NCP, or its assignees, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The fair value of the consideration given was $2,813 and assets received was $15 liabilities assumed $7 and such fair value was immediately impaired, due to the uncertainty of future cash flows during 2013. There was no acquired assets other than intangible assets and therefore no purchase price is being presented. The fair values for acquired intangible assets of NCP were determined by the Company using a valuation performed by an independent valuation specialist. In addition, the Company also recorded an additional $2,805 expense based on the stock valuation on the date of this transaction. This transaction was recorded as a component of research and development expenses during 2013 because the viability of an alternative future use was uncertain.

Common Stock Issued for Cash

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company issued for cash, 194,445 shares of common stock for approximately $175 in cash. The shares were issued to John Linderman.

Warrants for Services

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued 25,000 warrants to Chord Advisors, LLC with an exercise price of $0.45 and a five year term. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock. The warrants were valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date granted and amounted to $20. The fair value of the 25,000 warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 0.85%, volatility - 85%, expected term - 4 years, expected dividend n/a.

Forgiveness of Accounts Payable

During the 4th quarter of 2013, NCP forgave certain accrued expenses incurred by the Company and due to NCP. Due to the related party nature of this transaction, The Company recorded a $78 charge to additional paid in capital.
 
Payments to Prior Management
 
As of December 31, 2012, $325,970 was due to Sean Webster, our former Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, and a former director, and $564,320 was due to Gerald Lau, our former Chief Executive Officer, a former director of our company. This amount represents money advanced to us which had not been repaid back to them as of December 31, 2012. The amount was unsecured and bears no interest. On September 14, 2012, Rockland Group, LLC, an entity controlled by Harry Pond, one of our former officers and directors and one of our current shareholders, entered into an Assistance and Settlement Agreement with Mr. Webster and Mr. Lau under which they agreed to settle the amounts we owed to the for $32,000, which amount was due to Mr. Webster and Mr. Lau when the company got current in its periodic reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The $32,000 was paid to Mr. Webster and Mr. Lau on or about January 25, 2013, and, as a result, no further amounts are owed to Mr. Lau or Mr. Webster and they agreed to release the company from any additional amounts owed.
 
 
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12. Intangible Assets, Net
 
On June 25, 2012, the Company entered into a License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement with NCP, under which TriStar Consumer Products, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired the exclusive license to develop, market and sell NCP’s Beaute de Maman product line of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women. In addition, the Company acquired the exclusive license rights to develop, market and sell NCP’s formula for an over-the-counter itch suppression product. Pursuant to its June 25, 2012 agreement with NCP, the Company received an exclusive licensing rights in exchange for an aggregate of 225,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company valued the exclusive license rights as an intangible asset for $84 as of June 25, 2012. Each share of Preferred D is convertible into twenty five shares of common stock. The fair value of the shares amounted to $84 and was based on the closing common stock price on the date of this transaction. The license rights intangible assets were fully amortized as of December 31, 2012.

On May 6, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of HemCon Medical Technologies Inc., an Oregon corporation (“HemCon”), pursuant to the terms of an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Stock entered into by and between us and HemCon (the “Agreement”). The Agreement was entered into as part of HemCon’s Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization in its bankruptcy proceeding (United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, Case No. 12-32652-elp11) and was approved by the Court as part of HemCon’s approved Plan of Reorganization. Under the Agreement, the Company purchased 100 shares of HemCon’s common stock, representing 100% of HemCon’s then-outstanding voting securities, in exchange for $3,139 in cash (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price was paid to the Court and the Trustee of the bankruptcy proceeding to be distributed to HemCon’s creditors in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, intangible assets consisted primarily of patents, customer lists, non-compete arrangements and a trade name. Patents, customer lists, non-compete arrangements and a trade name acquired in business combinations under the purchase method of accounting are recorded at fair value net of accumulated amortization since the acquisition date. The intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful life which is 4 to 16 years.
 
               
Amortized as of
   
Balance as of
 
Description
 
Life in
Years
   
Price
   
December 31,
2013
   
December 31,
2013
 
Patents
    12     $ 336       18     $ 318  
Customer list
    14       198       9       189  
Trade name
    16       266       11       255  
Non-compete agreement
    4       127       21       106  
            $ 927       59     $ 867  
 
13. Litigation
 
The Company recognizes a liability for a contingency when it is probable that liability has been incurred and when the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. When a range of probable loss can be estimated, the Company accrues the most likely amount of such loss, and if such amount is not determinable, then the Company accrues the minimum of the range of probable loss. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, there was no litigation against the Company and therefore the litigation accrual was zero.
 
 
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14. Fair Value Measurements

The Company has adopted the provisions of ASC 820 which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. ASC 820 provides guidance on how to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. The requirement to measure an asset as liability at fair value is determined under the U.S. GAAP.
 
Certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities are considered to be financial instruments and are required to be measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. Certain of these financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, short-term debt and deferred revenue are measured at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. Derivative liabilities are measured at fair value.

The Company measures fair value basis based on the following key objectives:
 
 
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date;
 
 
A three-level hierarchy (“Valuation Hierarchy”) which prioritizes the use of observable pricing data (Level 1 and Level 2 inputs as defined below) over unobservable pricing data (Level 3 inputs as defined below) is used in measuring value; and
 
 
The Company’s creditworthiness is considered when measuring the fair value of liabilities.

The valuation hierarchy used in measuring fair value is defined as follows:
 
 
Level 1 inputs are observed inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments inactive markets;
 
 
Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments inactive markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and
 
 
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable. Level 3 requires significant management judgment or estimation.
 
All items measures at fair value are required to be classified and disclosed as a Level 1, 2 or 3 asset or liability based on the inputs used to measure for value of an asset or liability in its entirety. An asset or liability classified as Level 1 is measured by quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments. An asset or liability classified as Level 2 is measured using significant observable inputs and an asset or liability classified as Level 3 is measured using significant unobservable inputs.
 
 
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The following table represents our assets and liabilities by level measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013:
 
Description
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
   
None
 
None
 
None
 
The following table represents our assets and liabilities by level measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012:
 
Description
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
   
None
 
None
 
None
 
The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

15. Employee Benefit Plans
 
In 2013 the Company adopted a qualified 401(k) profit sharing plan for eligible employees who have met certain requirements. Contributions consist of employee elective salary deferrals and employer matching deferrals. Employer matching contributions are made at the discretion of management and no such contributions were made for the year ended December 31, 2013.
 
16. Commitments
 
The Company leases manufacturing and office space and equipment under operating leases. The manufacturing and office space leases expire through 2014 and include escalation adjustments at various dates throughout the lease terms. The equipment operating leases expire through 2016. Future minimum lease payments under these leases for the years ending December 31 are as follows:
 
Years ending December 31:
     
       
2014
  $ 524  
2015
    141  
2016
    25  
         
    $ 690  

The Company re negotiated its lease agreement on its manufacturing facility premises in February of 2013 following a request by the landlord to lift the stay afforded by Bankruptcy Protection. This modification to the lease term which inserts six month break clauses and reduces the term of the lease by 6 months has been included in the above.

Total rent expense amounted to $524 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
 
17. Subsequent Events
 
During the first quarter of 2014 the Company issued a promissory note to a third party, in the principal amount of $780. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before November 30, 2014. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued warrants to purchase 780,000 shares of our common stock.
 
 
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