UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2019

For the transition period from _____________________to _________________________

Commission file number: 000-31671

INTELLINETICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(614) 921-8170

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [X] No [  ]

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes [  ] No [X]

As of November 12, 2019 there were 18,524,878 shares of the issuer’s common stock outstanding.

INTELLINETICS, INC.

Form 10-Q

September 30, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated into this report by reference contain, and we may from time to time make, forward-looking statements. From time to time in the future, we may make additional forward-looking statements in presentations, at conferences, in press releases, in other reports and filings and otherwise. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements that refer to plans, intentions, objectives, goals, targets, strategies, hopes, beliefs, projections, prospects, expectations or other characterizations of future events or performance, and assumptions underlying the foregoing. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “project,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “expect,” “plan,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “scheduled,” “goal,” “target,” and “future,” variations of such words, and other comparable terminology and similar expressions and references to future periods are often, but not always, used to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the following:

Any forward-looking statements we make are based on our current plans, intentions, objectives, goals, targets, strategies, hopes, beliefs, projections and expectations, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, but are subject to and qualified by substantial risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are difficult to predict and are often beyond our control. Forward-looking statements will be affected by assumptions and expectations we might make that do not materialize or that prove to be incorrect and by known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, those described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed on April 1, 2019, as well as other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed elsewhere in this report, in documents that we include as exhibits to or incorporate by reference in this report, and in other reports and documents we from time to time file with or furnish to the SEC. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements that we make.

Any forward-looking statements contained in this report speak only as of the date of this report, and any other forward-looking statements we make from time to time in the future speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement or to publicly disclose any update or revision for any reason, whether as a result of changes in our expectations or the underlying assumptions, the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future or unanticipated events, circumstances or conditions or otherwise.

Part I Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

INTELLINETICS, INC. and SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

See Notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements

INTELLINETICS, INC. and SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

See Notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements

INTELLINETICS, INC. and SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

(Unaudited)

See Notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements

INTELLINETICS, INC. and SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

See Notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements

INTELLINETICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Intellinetics, Inc., formerly known as GlobalWise Investments, Inc., (“Intellinetics”), is a Nevada corporation incorporated in 1997, with a single operating subsidiary, Intellinetics, Inc., an Ohio corporation (“Intellinetics Ohio,” together with Intellinetics, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”). Intellinetics Ohio was incorporated in 1996, and on February 10, 2012, Intellinetics Ohio became the sole operating subsidiary of Intellinetics as a result of a reverse merger and recapitalization.

The Company is a document solutions software development, sales and marketing company serving both the public and private sectors. The Company’s software platform allows customers to capture and manage all documents across operations such as scanned hard-copy documents and all digital documents including those from Microsoft Office 365, digital images, audio, video and emails. The Company’s solutions create value for customers by making their business-critical documents easy to find, secure and compliant with their audit requirements.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8.03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal accruals) considered for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2019 and the consolidated results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, have been included. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of this Form 10-Q. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019 or any other interim or future period. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018 included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2019.

Through September 30, 2019, the Company had incurred an accumulated deficit since its inception of $20,205,053. At September 30, 2019, the Company had a cash balance of $303,080.

From the Company’s inception, it has generated revenues from the sales and implementation of its internally generated software applications.

The Company’s business plan is to increase our sales and market share by developing a targeted marketing approach to select vertical markets and an expanded network of resellers through which we expect to sell our expanded software product portfolio, as well as continue to enhance our direct selling results. We expect that this marketing initiative will require us to continue our efforts towards direct marketing campaigns and leads management, reseller training and on-boarding, and to develop additional software integration and customization capabilities, all of which will require additional capital.

The Company expects that through the next 12 months, the capital requirements to fund the Company’s growth, service existing debt obligations, and to cover the operating costs as a public company will exceed the cash flows that it intends to generate from its operations. During 2018 and 2019, the Company has used, and been dependent upon, the proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes to sustain operations and execute its business plan. There is no assurance that the Company has, or in the future will be able to obtain, sufficient funds to continue to fund the Company’s operations. Given these conditions, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon either sufficiently enhancing its operating cash flow, through increasing its revenues and successfully managing its cash requirements, or raising financing through the issuance of additional debt or equity, or some combination of both. In addition, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern must be considered in light of the problems, expenses and complications frequently encountered by entrants into established markets, the competitive environment in which the Company operates and its cash requirements. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Since inception, the Company’s operations have primarily been funded through a combination of gross profits, state business development loans, bank loans, convertible loans, and the sale of securities. Although management believes that the Company may have access to additional capital resources, there are currently no commitments or arrangements in effect that would provide for new financing and there is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain sufficient additional funds on commercially acceptable terms, if at all.

The current level of cash and operating margins may not be enough to cover the existing fixed and variable obligations of the Company, so increased revenue performance and the addition of capital are critical to the Company’s success.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should it be unable to continue as a going concern.

On February 10, 2012, Intellinetics Ohio was acquired by Intellinetics, when it was known as GlobalWise Investments, Inc., pursuant to a reverse merger, with Intellinetics Ohio surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Intellinetics.

On September 1, 2014, the Company changed its name from GlobalWise Investments, Inc., to Intellinetics, Inc. and effected a one-for-seven (1-for-7) reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. All share and per share amounts herein have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. Such estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from estimated amounts.

Significant estimates and assumptions include valuation allowances related to receivables, the recoverability of long-term assets, depreciable lives of property and equipment, the lease liability, estimates of fair value deferred taxes and related valuation allowances. The Company’s management monitors these risks and assesses its business and financial risks on a quarterly basis.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

The Company maintains its cash with high credit quality financial institutions. At times, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents may be uninsured or in deposit accounts that exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit.

The number of customers that comprise the Company’s customer base, along with the different industries, governmental entities and geographic regions, in which the Company’s customers operate, limits concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable. The Company does not generally require collateral or other security to support customer receivables; however, the Company may require its customers to provide retainers, up-front deposits or irrevocable letters-of-credit when considered necessary to mitigate credit risks. The Company has established an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon facts surrounding the credit risk of specific customers and past collections history. Credit losses have been within management’s expectations. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts was $21,767 and $7,427, respectively.

Property and Equipment

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is computed over the estimated useful lives of the related assets on a straight-line basis. Furniture and fixtures, computer hardware and purchased software are depreciated over three to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter, generally seven to ten years. Upon retirement or other disposition of these assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization of these assets are removed from the accounts and the resulting gains and losses are reflected in the results of operations.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company accounts for the impairment and disposition of long-lived assets in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” The Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups, such as property and equipment, for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable.

Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and a current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed of before the end of its estimated useful life.

Recoverability is assessed based on comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the aggregate pre-tax undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposal of the asset or asset group. Impairment is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds the fair value of the asset or asset group. The impairment loss, if any, is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds fair value, which for this purpose is based upon the discounted projected future cash flows of the asset or asset group.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based payments to employees in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation.” Stock-based payments to employees include grants of stock that are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations based on their fair values at the date of grant.

The Company accounts for stock-based payments to non-employees in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” which requires that such equity instruments are recorded at their fair value on the grant date.

The grant date fair value of stock option awards is recognized in earnings as share-based compensation cost over the requisite service period of the award using the straight-line attribution method. The Company estimates the fair value of the stock option awards using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The exercise price of options is specified in the stock option agreements. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock for the previous period equal to the expected term of the options. The expected term of options granted is based on the midpoint between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term. The risk-free interest rate is based upon a U.S. Treasury instrument with a life that is similar to the expected term of the options. The expected dividend yield is based upon the yield expected on date of grant to occur over the term of the option.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded share-based compensation to employees of $58,863 and $213,484, respectively, and to non-employees of $0 and $57,500. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recorded share-based compensation to employees of $62,357 and $186,668, respectively, and to non-employees of $0 and $57,500, respectively.

Software Development Costs

Software development costs for software to be sold or otherwise marketed incurred prior to the establishment of technological feasibility are expensed as incurred. The Company defines establishment of technological feasibility as the completion of a working model. Software development costs incurred subsequent to the establishment of technological feasibility through the period of general market availability of the product are capitalized, if material. To date, all software development costs for software to be sold or otherwise marketed have been expensed as incurred. In accordance with ASC 350-40, “Internal-Use Software,” the Company capitalizes purchase and implementation costs of internal use software. No such costs were capitalized during the periods presented in this report.

Research and Development

We design, develop, test, market, license, and support new software products and enhancements of current products. We continuously monitor our software products and enhancements to remain compatible with standard platforms and file formats. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, our research and development costs were $101,885 and $349,111, respectively, and $84,783 and $291,869, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASC 842”) (“ASU 2016-02”), which modified lease accounting for both lessees and lessors to increase transparency and comparability by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous accounting standards and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 was effective for the Company beginning in its first quarter of 2019. On January 1, 2019, the Company recorded a lease liability of $143,761 and a net right-of-use asset of $138,549 using the required modified retroactive approach. In adopting ASC 842, the Company elected to utilize the available package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which does not require the reassessment of the following: i) whether existing or expired arrangements are or contain a lease, ii) the lease classification of existing or expired leases, and iii) whether previous initial costs would qualify as capitalization under the new lease standard.

Revenue Recognition

Effective January 1, 2018, we adopted ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”), using the full retrospective transition method. Adoption of the standard using the full retrospective method required us to restate certain previously reported results.

In accordance with ASC 606, the Company follows a five-step model to assess each contract of a sale or service to a customer: identify the legally binding contract, identify the performance obligations, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price, and determine whether revenue will be recognized at a point in time or over time. Revenue is recognized when a performance obligation is satisfied and the customer obtains control of promised goods and services. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled to receive in exchange for these goods and services. In addition, ASC 606 requires disclosures of the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.

We categorize revenue as software, software as a service, software maintenance services, professional services, and third party services. We earn the majority of our revenue from the sale of software as a service and the sale of software maintenance services. Specific revenue recognition policies apply to each category of revenue.

a) Sale of software

Revenues included in this classification typically include sales of licenses with professional services to new customers, additional software licenses to existing customers, and sales of software with or without services to the Company’s resellers (See section j) - Reseller Agreements, below. Our software licenses are functional intellectual property and typically provide customers with the right to use our software in perpetuity as it exists when made available to the customer. We recognize revenue from software licenses at a point in time upon delivery, provided all other revenue recognition criteria are met.

b) Sale of software as a service

Sale of software as a service (“SaaS”) consists of revenues from arrangements that provide customers the use of the Company’s software applications, as a service, typically billed on a monthly or annual basis. Advance billings of these services are not recorded to the extent that the term of the arrangement has not commenced and payment has not been received. Revenue on these services is recognized over the contract period.

c) Sale of software maintenance services

Software maintenance services revenues consist of revenues derived from arrangements that provide post-contract support (“PCS”), including software support and bug fixes, to the Company’s software license holders. Advance billings of PCS are not recorded to the extent that the term of the PCS has not commenced and payment has not been received. PCS is considered distinct services. However, these distinct services are considered a single performance obligation consisting of a series of services that are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer to the customer. These revenues are recognized over the term of the maintenance contract.

d) Sale of professional services

Professional services consist principally of revenues from consulting, advisory services, training and customer assistance with management and uploading of data into the Company’s applications. We recognize professional services revenue over time as the services are delivered using an input method (i.e., labor hours incurred as a percentage of total labor hours budgeted), provided all other revenue recognition criteria are met.

e) Sale of third party services

Sale of third party services consist principally of third party software and/or equipment as a pass through of software and equipment purchased from third parties at the request of customers. We recognize revenue from third party services at a point in time upon delivery, provided all other revenue recognition criteria are met. In addition, we have considered our relationship with third party vendors as it relates to principal vs. agent considerations and have determined that we are in control of establishing the transaction price for the customer, managing all aspects of the shipments process and taking the risk of loss for delivery, collection, and returns. Based on our evaluation of the control model, we determined that we act as the principal rather than the agent within our revenue arrangements and as such, revenues are reported on a gross basis.

f) Arrangements with multiple performance obligations

In addition to selling software licenses, software as a service, software maintenance services, professional services, and third party services on a stand-alone basis, a portion of our contracts include multiple performance obligations. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the transaction price of the contract to each distinct performance obligation, on a relative basis using its standalone selling price. The Company determines the standalone selling price based on the price charged for the deliverable when sold separately.

g) Contract balances

When the timing of our delivery of goods or services is different from the timing of payments made by customers, we recognize either a contract asset (performance precedes contractual due date) or a contract liability (customer payment precedes performance). Customers that prepay are represented by deferred revenue until the performance obligation is satisfied. Contract assets represent arrangements in which the good or service has been delivered but payment is not yet due. Our contract assets consisted of unbilled receivables, which are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets. Our contract liabilities consisted of deferred (unearned) revenue, which is generally related to software as a service or software maintenance contracts. We classify deferred revenue as current or noncurrent based on the timing of when we expect to recognize revenue.

The following table present changes in our contract assets and liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

h) Remaining performance obligations

Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price from contracts for which work has not been performed or goods and services have not been delivered. We expect to recognize revenue on approximately 88% of the remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter. As of September 30, 2019, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations for software as a service and software maintenance contracts with a duration greater than one year was $89,078. This does not include revenue related to performance obligations that are part of a contract whose original expected duration is one year or less.

i) Rights of return and customer acceptance

The Company does not generally offer variable consideration, financing components, rights of return or any other incentives such as concessions, product rotation, or price protection and, therefore, does not provide for or make estimates of rights of return and similar incentives. Our contracts with customers generally do not include customer acceptance clauses.

j) Reseller agreements

The Company executes certain sales contracts through resellers. The Company recognizes revenues relating to sales through resellers on the sell-in method when all the recognition criteria have been met including passing of control. In addition, the Company assesses the credit-worthiness of each reseller, and if the reseller is undercapitalized or in financial difficulty, any revenues expected to emanate from such resellers are deferred and recognized only when cash is received and all other revenue recognition criteria are met.

k) Contract costs

The Company capitalizes the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. We have determined that certain sales commissions meet the requirement to be capitalized, and we amortize these costs on a consistent basis with the pattern of transfer of the goods and services in the contract. Total capitalized costs to obtain contracts were immaterial during the periods presented and are included in other current and long-term assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

l) Sales taxes

Sales taxes charged to and collected from customers as part of the Company’s sales transactions are excluded from revenues, as well as the determination of transaction price for contracts with multiple performance obligations, and recorded as a liability to the applicable governmental taxing authority.

Advertising

The Company expenses the cost of advertising as incurred. Advertising expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 amounted to $1,028 and $3,084, respectively, and $3,707 and $17,633, respectively.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The Company has outstanding stock options which have not been included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive. As such, the numerator and the denominator used in computing both basic and diluted net loss per share for each period are the same.

Income Taxes

The Company and its subsidiary file a consolidated federal income tax return. The provision for income taxes is computed by applying statutory rates to income before taxes.

Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities as of each period-end based on enacted tax laws and statutory rates. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. A 100% valuation allowance has been established on deferred tax assets at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, due to the uncertainty of our ability to realize future taxable income.

The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes in its financial statements as required under ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” The standard prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The standard also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition accounting. Management determined there were no material uncertain positions taken by the Company in its tax returns.

Statement of Cash Flows

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits held by banks.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the 2018 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Under U.S. GAAP, 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. The fair value hierarchy included in U.S. GAAP gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs, which consist of unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2 inputs consist of quoted prices for similar instruments. Level 3 valuations are derived from inputs that are significant and unobservable, and these valuations have the lowest priority.

Management believes that the carrying values of cash and equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of their short maturity.

The table below reflects all notes payable at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Property and equipment are comprised of the following:

Total depreciation and amortization expense on the Company’s property and equipment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 amounted to $1,901 and $5,908, respectively, and $2,429 and $7,007, respectively.

The Company has evaluated the terms of its convertible notes payable in accordance with ASC 815 – 40, “Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Stock” and determined that the underlying common stock is indexed to the Company’s common stock. The Company determined that the conversion feature did not meet the definition of a derivative and therefore did not bifurcate the conversion feature and account for it as a separate derivative liability. The Company evaluated the conversion feature for a beneficial conversion feature. The effective conversion price was compared with the market price on the date of each note. If the conversion price was deemed to be less than the market value of the underlying common stock at the inception of the note, then the Company recognized a beneficial conversion feature resulting in a discount on the note payable, upon satisfaction of the contingency. The beneficial conversion features are amortized to interest expense over the life of the respective notes, starting from the date of recognition.

The Company issued convertible promissory notes on December 30, 2016 in an aggregate amount of $315,000, and on January 6, 2017 and January 31, 2017 in an aggregate amount of $560,000 (collectively, the “2016 Unrelated Notes”), to unrelated accredited investors (the “2016 Note Investors”). Placement agent and escrow agent fees of $100,255 in the aggregate for those issuances, were paid out of the cash proceeds of those issuances. The 2016 Unrelated Notes bore interest at an annual rate of interest of 12% until maturity, with partial interest of 6% payable quarterly, and an original maturity date of December 31, 2018. The 2016 Note Investors had the right, in their sole discretion, to convert the 2016 Unrelated Notes into shares of Company common stock at a conversion rate of $0.65 per share. On September 17, 2018, the 2016 Unrelated Notes were amended to mature on December 31, 2020, and bear interest at an annual rate of interest of 10% until maturity, with partial interest of 5% payable quarterly. With the amendment, the 2016 Note Investors have the right, in their sole discretion, to convert the 2016 Unrelated Notes into shares of Company common stock at a conversion rate of $0.40 per share. The amendment was accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring with the future undiscounted cash flows being greater than the carrying value of the debt prior to extension. No gain was recorded on the amendment, and a new effective interest rate on the 2016 Unrelated Notes was established based on the carrying value of the debt and the revised future cash flows. If the 2016 Unrelated Notes have not been fully repaid by the Company by the maturity date or converted into shares at the election of the 2016 Note Investors prior to maturity, then they will accrue interest at the annual rate of 12% from the maturity date until the date the 2016 Unrelated Notes are repaid in full. Any interest not paid quarterly will also accrue interest at the annual rate of 7% instead of 5%. The Company used the proceeds of the 2016 Unrelated Notes for working capital, general corporate purposes, and debt repayment. The Company recognized an initial beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $369,677, plus a fair value adjustment of $56,661 under the troubled debt restructuring accounting. Interest expense recognized on the amortization of the beneficial conversion feature of the 2016 Unrelated Notes was $12,675 and $38,027, and $40,329 and $132,748 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

On November 17 and November 30, 2017, the Company issued convertible promissory notes in an aggregate amount of $1,760,000 (“2017 Unrelated Notes”) to unrelated accredited investors (the “2017 Note Investors”). Placement agent and escrow agent fees of $174,810 were paid out of the cash proceeds. The 2017 Unrelated Notes had an original maturity date of November 30, 2019. On September 14, 2018, the 2017 Unrelated Notes were amended to mature on December 31, 2020. The amendment was accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring with the future undiscounted cash flows being greater than the carrying value of the debt prior to extension. No gain was recorded on the amendment, and a new effective interest rate on the 2017 Unrelated Notes was established based on the carrying value of the debt and the revised future cash flows. The 2017 Unrelated Notes bear interest at an annual rate of interest of 8% until maturity, with interest of 8% payable quarterly beginning July 1, 2018. The 2017 Note Investors have the right, in their sole discretion, to convert the 2017 Unrelated Notes into shares of Company common stock under certain circumstances at a conversion rate of $0.20 per share. If the 2017 Unrelated Notes have not been fully repaid by the Company by the maturity date or converted into shares of Company common stock at the election of the 2017 Note Investors prior to maturity, then they will accrue interest at the annual rate of 12% from the maturity date until the date the 2017 Unrelated notes are repaid in full. The Company used the proceeds of the 2017 Unrelated Notes for working capital, general corporate purposes, and debt repayment.

On September 20 and September 26, 2018, the Company issued convertible promissory notes in an aggregate amount of $900,000 (“2018 Unrelated Notes”) to unrelated accredited investors (the “2018 Note Investors”). Placement agent and escrow agent fees of $106,740 were paid out of the cash proceeds. The 2018 Unrelated Notes mature on December 31, 2020, and bear interest at an annual rate of interest of 8% until maturity, with interest of 8% payable quarterly beginning January 2, 2019. The 2018 Note Investors have the right, in their sole discretion, to convert the 2018 Unrelated Notes into shares of Company common stock under certain circumstances at a conversion rate of $0.13 per share. If the 2018 Unrelated notes have not been fully repaid by the Company by the maturity date or converted into shares at the election of the 2018 Note Investors prior to maturity, then they will accrue interest at the annual rate of 12% from the maturity date until the date the 2018 Unrelated Notes are repaid in full. The Company is using the proceeds of the 2018 Unrelated Notes for working capital, general corporate purposes, and debt repayment.

The table below reflects all notes payable at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, with the exception of related party notes disclosed in Note 9 - Notes Payable - Related Parties.

Future minimum principal payments of these notes payable as described in this Note 8, with the exception of the related party notes in Note 9 - Notes Payable - Related Parties, are as follows:

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, accrued interest for these notes payable, with the exception of the related party notes in Note 9 - Notes Payable - Related Parties, was $776,432 and $379,339, respectively, and is reflected within other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, deferred financing costs were $180,418 and $288,669, respectively, and are reflected within long term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

With respect to all notes outstanding (other than the notes to related parties), for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, and 2018, interest expense, including the amortization of deferred financing costs, original issue discounts, deferred interest and related fees, interest expense related to warrants issued for the conversion of convertible notes, and the embedded conversion feature was $186,198 and $544,639, respectively, and $161,892 and $492,691, respectively.

On March 29, 2012, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note in the amount of $238,000, bearing interest at an annual rate of 10%, payable to Ramon Shealy, a then-director of the Company, who subsequently resigned from the Company’s board of directors (“Board of Directors”) on December 17, 2012, for personal reasons. All principal and interest was initially due and payable on September 27, 2012, but was later extended to November 24, 2012. On April 16, 2012, the Company issued another promissory note payable to Mr. Shealy in the amount of $12,000, bearing interest at a rate of 10%. All principal and interest was initially due on July 15, 2012, but was later extended to November 24, 2012. On November 24, 2012, the two notes were cancelled and replaced with a $250,000 promissory note, under the same terms, with an initial maturity date of January 1, 2014 (the “Shealy Note”). On December 24, 2013, the maturity date of the $250,000 Shealy Note was extended to January 1, 2015. On March 13, 2013, the Company paid $100,000 of the principal amount of the $250,000 Shealy Note. On December 31, 2014, the Company and Mr. Shealy agreed to extend the repayment terms of the Shealy Note for the remaining total principal and interest in the amount of $193,453 so that the outstanding balance of the Shealy Note became payable in 60 monthly installments beginning January 31, 2015, with a maturity date of January 1, 2020. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Shealy Note had a principal balance of $12,185 and $46,807, respectively.

On December 30, 2016, the Company issued convertible promissory notes in an aggregate amount of $375,000 (the “2016 Related Notes”) to accredited investors (the “2016 Related Note Investors”), including Robert Taglich and Michael Taglich (each holding more than 5% beneficial interest in the Company’s shares) and Robert Schroeder (a director of the Company). The 2016 Related Notes bore interest at an annual rate of interest of 12% until maturity, with partial interest of 6% payable quarterly, and an initial maturity date of December 31, 2018. The 2016 Related Note Investors had a right, in their sole discretion, to convert the 2016 Related Notes into shares of Company common stock at a conversion rate of $0.65 per share. On September 17, 2018, the 2016 Related Notes were amended to mature on December 31, 2020, and to bear interest at an annual rate of interest of 10% until maturity, with partial interest of 5% payable quarterly. With the amendment, the 2016 Related Note Investors have the right, in their sole discretion, to convert the 2016 Related Notes into shares at a conversion rate of $0.40 per share. The amendment was accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring with the future undiscounted cash flows being greater than the carrying value of the debt prior to extension. No gain was recorded on the amendment, and a new effective interest rate on the 2016 Related Notes was established based on the carrying value of the debt and the revised future cash flows. If the 2016 Related Notes have not been fully repaid by the Company by the maturity date or converted into shares at the election of the 2016 Related Note Investors prior to the maturity date, then they will accrue interest at the annual rate of 12% from the maturity date until the date the 2016 Related Notes are repaid in full. Any interest not paid quarterly will also accrue interest at the annual rate of 7% instead of 5%. The Company used the proceeds of the 2016 Related Notes for working capital, general corporate purposes, and debt repayment. The Company recognized an initial beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $144,231, plus a fair value adjustment of $24,710 under the troubled debt restructuring accounting. Interest expense recognized on the amortization of the beneficial conversion feature of the 2016 Related Notes was $5,004 and $15,011, and $15,735 and $51,793, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

On September 21, 2017, the Company issued convertible promissory notes in an aggregate principal amount of $154,640 (the “2017 Bridge Notes”) to Robert Taglich and Michael Taglich (each holding more than a 5% beneficial interest in the Company’s shares). The 2017 Bridge Notes included an original issue discount of $4,640. Interest expense recognized on the amortization of the original discount was $889 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. The 2017 Bridge Notes bore interest at an annual rate of 8% beginning March 21, 2018 until maturity on September 21, 2018. The effective interest rate was 7% for the term of the 2017 Bridge Notes. Any interest not paid at maturity would accrue interest at the annual rate of 12% instead of 8%. The 2017 Bridge Note investors had the right, in their sole discretion, to convert the 2017 Bridge Notes into securities to be issued by the Company in a private placement of equity, equity equivalents, convertible debt or debt financing. In conjunction with the issue of the 2016 Bridge Notes, 150,000 warrants were issued to the 2017 Bridge Note investors. The warrants have an exercise price equal to $0.30 per share and contain a cashless exercise provision. All warrants are immediately exercisable and are exercisable for five years from issuance. The Company recognized debt issuance costs, recorded as a debt discount, on the issue of the warrants in the amount of $38,836. Interest expense recognized on the amortization of the debt discount was $38,836 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. On November 30, 2017, principal in the amount of $150,000 of the 2017 Bridge Notes was converted by the 2017 Bridge Note investors into the 2017 Related Notes, described below.

On November 17, 2017, the Company issued convertible promissory notes in an aggregate amount of $390,000 (the “2017 Related Notes”) to accredited investors, including Robert Taglich and Michael Taglich (each holding more than a 5% beneficial interest in the Company’s shares) and James DeSocio (President, Chief Executive Officer and Director), in exchange for the conversion of $150,000 principal amount under the 2017 Bridge Notes and the receipt of $240,000 cash. The 2017 Related Notes were initially scheduled to mature on November 30, 2019. On September 14, 2018, the 2017 Related Notes were amended to mature on December 31, 2020. The amendment was accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring with the future undiscounted cash flows being greater than the carrying value of the debt prior to extension. No gain was recorded, and a new effective interest rate was established based on the carrying value of the debt and the revised future cash flows. The 2017 Related Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 8% until maturity, with interest payable quarterly beginning July 1, 2018. The 2017 Related Note investors have the right, in their sole discretion, to convert the 2017 Related Notes into shares of Company common stock under certain circumstances at a conversion rate of $0.20 per share. If the 2017 Related Notes have not been either fully repaid by the Company or converted into shares by the maturity date, then the 2017 Related Notes will accrue interest at the annual rate of 12% from the maturity date until the date they are repaid in full. The Company used the proceeds of the 2017 Related Notes for working capital, general corporate purposes, and debt repayment.

On September 26, 2018, the Company issued convertible promissory notes in an aggregate amount of $400,000 (the “2018 Related Notes”) to accredited investors, including Robert Taglich and Michael Taglich (each holding more than a 5% beneficial interest in the Company’s shares). The 2018 Related Notes mature on December 31, 2020, and bear interest at an annual rate of 8% until maturity, with interest payable quarterly beginning January 2, 2019. The 2018 Related Note investors have the right, in their sole discretion, to convert the 2018 Related Notes into shares of Company common stock under certain circumstances at a conversion rate of $0.13 per share. If the 2018 Related Notes have not been either fully repaid by the Company or converted into shares by the maturity date, then the 2018 Related Notes will accrue interest at the annual rate of 12% from the maturity date until the date they are repaid in full. The Company is using the proceeds of the 2018 Related Notes for working capital, general corporate purposes, and debt repayment.

The table below reflects the notes payable to related parties at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively:

Future minimum principal payments of these notes payable as described in this Note 9 are as follows:

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, accrued interest for these notes payable – related parties amounted to $248,948 and $122,956, respectively, and is reflected within other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in connection with notes payable – related parties was $58,958 and $173,011, respectively, and $44,750 and $142,287, respectively.

Pursuant to the Company’s employment agreements with the founders, the founders have earned incentive compensation totaling $130,089 and $165,166 payable in cash, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, which payment obligation has been deferred by the Company until it reasonably believes it has sufficient cash to make the payment. Following the retirement of founder A. Michael Chretien on December 8, 2017, the Company commenced making bi-weekly payments to A. Michael Chretien of $1,846 which will continue until the deferred compensation has been paid in full, which will comprise 61 full payments and one partial payment of $1,569. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company paid $11,077 and $35,077, respectively, which is reflected as a reduction in the deferred compensation liability.

Employment Agreements

The Company has entered into employment agreements with three of its key executives. Under their respective agreements, the executives serve at will and are bound by typical confidentiality, non-solicitation and non-competition provisions. Deferred compensation for the founders of the Company, as disclosed in Note 10 above, is still outstanding as of September 30, 2019.

Operating Leases

On January 1, 2010, the Company entered into an operating lease with a third party for 6,000 rentable square feet of office space in Columbus, Ohio. The lease commenced on January 1, 2010 and, pursuant to a lease extension dated August 9, 2016, the lease expires on December 31, 2021.

Future minimum lease payments under this operating lease are as follows:

Lease costs charged to operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 amounted to $12,814 and $38,441, respectively, and $13,252 and $39,755, respectively. Additional information pertaining to the Company’s lease are as follows:

Description of Authorized Capital

The Company is authorized to issue up to 75,000,000 shares of common stock with $0.001 par value. The holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to one vote per share. The holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of legally available funds. However, the current policy of the Board of Directors is to retain earnings, if any, for the operation and expansion of the business. Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, the holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets of the Company that are legally available for distribution.

Issuance of Restricted Common Stock to Directors

On January 7, 2019 and January 5, 2018, the Company issued 522,729 and 302,629 shares, respectively, of restricted common stock to directors of the Company as part of an annual compensation plan for directors. The grant of shares was fully vested upon issuance. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, stock compensation of $0 and $57,500 was recorded on the issuance of the common stock.

Issuance of Restricted Common Stock to Employee

On January 7, 2019, the Company issued 272,728 shares of restricted common stock to an employee of the Company. Stock compensation expense of $30,000 was recorded upon the issuance of the common stock.

Issuance of Warrants

Between December 30, 2016 and January 31, 2017, the Company issued convertible promissory notes, the 2016 Unrelated Notes and the 2016 Related Notes (collectively, the “2016 Notes”), in an aggregate amount of $1,250,000 to certain accredited investors, including related parties, in private placements. The Company retained Taglich Brothers, Inc. as the exclusive placement agent for the private placement offering of the 2016 Notes. In January 2017, in compensation for the placement agent’s services in the private placement offering of the 2016 Notes, the Company paid the placement agent a cash payment of $100,000, equal to 8% of the gross proceeds of the offering, along with warrants to purchase 153,846 shares of Company common stock, and the reimbursement for the placement agent’s reasonable out of pocket expenses, FINRA filing fees and related legal fees. The warrants issued to the placement agent contained an exercise price at $0.75 per share, are exercisable for a period of five years after issuance, contain customary cashless exercise provisions and anti-dilution protection and, pursuant to piggyback registration rights, the underlying shares were registered in the Company’s a Registration Statement on Form S-1 declared effective in February 2018. Of the warrants issued to the placement agent, 84,923 warrants were issued in conjunction with proceeds raised in December 2016, and underwriting expense of $65,243 was recorded for the issuance of these warrants, utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation model to value the warrants issued. The remaining 68,923 warrants were issued in conjunction with proceeds raised in January 2017, and underwriting expense of $52,951 was recorded for the issuance of these warrants, utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair value of warrants issued was determined to be $0.77.

On September 21, 2017, the Company issued warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of Company common stock to Robert Taglich and Michael Taglich (each holding more than a 5% beneficial interest in the Company’s shares) in connection with the 2017 Bridge Notes. The warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $0.30 per share, contain a cashless exercise provision, antidilution protection and are exercisable for five years after issuance. A debt discount of $38,837 was recorded for the issuance of these warrants, utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation model. The 2017 Bridge Notes were converted into the 2017 Related Notes in November 2017. The fair value of warrants issued was determined to be $0.26 utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation model.

Between November 17 and November 30, 2017, the Company issued convertible promissory notes, the 2017 Unrelated Notes and the 2017 Related Notes (collectively, the “2017 Notes”), in an aggregate amount of $2,150,000 to certain accredited investors, including related parties, in private placements. The Company retained Taglich Brothers, Inc. as the exclusive placement agent for the private placement offering of the 2017 Notes. In compensation for the placement agent’s services in the private placement offering of the 2017 Notes, the Company paid the placement agent a cash payment of 8% of the gross proceeds of the offering, along with warrants to purchase shares of Company common stock, and the reimbursement for the placement agent’s reasonable out of pocket expenses, FINRA filing fees and related legal fees. On November 17, 2017, the Company paid the placement agent cash in the amount of $172,000 and issued the placement agent warrants to purchase 354,000 shares at an exercise price at $0.25 per share, which are exercisable for a period of five years after issuance, contain customary cashless exercise provisions and anti-dilution protection and were entitled to piggyback registration rights that were exercised in connection with the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 declared effective in February 2018. On November 30, 2017, the Company issued the placement agent warrants to purchase 506,000 shares at an exercise price at $0.25 per share, which are exercisable for a period of five years after issuance, contain customary cashless exercise provisions and anti-dilution protection and are entitled to registration rights that were exercised in connection with the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 declared effective in February 2018. Debt issuance costs of $126,603 was recorded for the issuance of the November 17 and November 30, 2017 warrants, utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair value of warrants issued was determined to be $0.17 and $0.13 for the November 17 and November 30 warrants, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, interest expense of $22,089 and $66,267, and $42,600 and $127,801, respectively, was recorded as amortization of the debt issuance costs.

Between September 20 and September 26, 2018, the Company issued convertible promissory notes, the 2018 Unrelated Notes and the 2018 Related Notes (collectively, the “2018 Notes”), in an aggregate amount of $1,300,000 to certain accredited investors, including related parties, in private placements. The Company retained Taglich Brothers, Inc. as the exclusive placement agent for the private placement offering of the 2018 Notes. In compensation, the Company paid the placement agent a cash payment of 8% of the gross proceeds of the offering, along with warrants to purchase shares of Company common stock, and reimbursement for the placement agent’s reasonable out of pocket expenses, FINRA filing fees and related legal fees. On September 20, 2018, the Company paid the placement agent cash in the amount of $40,000 and issued the placement agent warrants to purchase 307,692 shares at an exercise price at $0.13 per share, which are exercisable for a period of five years after issuance, contain customary cashless exercise provisions and anti-dilution protection and are entitled to limited piggyback registration rights. On September 26, 2018, the Company paid the placement agent cash in the amount of $64,000 and issued the placement agent warrants to purchase 492,308 shares at an exercise price at $0.18 per share, which are exercisable for a period of five years after issuance, contain customary cashless exercise provisions and anti-dilution protection and are entitled to limited piggyback registration rights. Debt issuance costs of $64,348 was recorded for the issuance of the September 20 and September 26, 2018 warrants, utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair value of warrants issued was determined to be $0.10 and $0.07 for the September 20 and September 26 warrants, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, interest expense of $21,688 and $65,063, respectively, was recorded as amortization of the debt issuance costs.

The estimated values of warrants, as well as the assumptions that were used in calculating such values were based on estimates at the issuance date as follows:

Shares Issued and Outstanding and Shares Reserved for Exercise of Warrants, Convertible Notes, and the 2015 Plan

The Company has 18,524,878 shares issued and outstanding, 6,726,625 shares reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding warrants, 27,465,047 shares reserved for issuance upon the conversion of convertible debt, and 3,366,506 shares reserved for issuance under the Intellinetics Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”), as of September 30, 2019.

On April 30, 2015, the Company entered into a Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement with Sophie Pibouin, a director of the Company, in accordance with the 2015 Plan. The agreement granted options to purchase 128,000 shares prior to the expiration date of April 29, 2025 at an exercise price of $0.75. The options granted vested on a graded scale over a period of time through October 31, 2015.

On April 30, 2015, the Company entered into a Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement with Murray Gross, a director of the Company, in accordance with the 2015 Plan. The agreement granted options to purchase 640,000 shares prior to the expiration date of April 29, 2025 at an exercise price of $0.75. 400,000 of the options granted immediately vested on the date of grant, and the remaining 240,000 options granted would have vested upon the date at which the Company first reports two consecutive fiscal quarters with revenues of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each. The unvested options were not exercisable after the director’s termination of continuous service, which occurred on September 30, 2017.

On January 1, 2016, the Company granted employees stock options to purchase 250,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.90 per share in accordance with the 2015 Plan, with vesting continuing until 2019. The total fair value of $196,250 for these stock options was recognized by the Company over the applicable vesting period.

On February 10, 2016, the Company granted employees stock options to purchase 210,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.96 per share in accordance with the 2015 Plan, with vesting continuing until 2020. The total fair value of $174,748 for these stock options is being recognized by the Company over the applicable vesting period.

On December 6, 2016, the Company granted one employee stock options to purchase 100,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.76 per share in accordance with the 2015 Plan, with vesting continuing until 2020. The total fair value of $63,937 for these stock options is being recognized by the Company over the applicable vesting period.

On March 15, 2017, the Company granted one employee stock options to purchase 100,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.85 per share in accordance with the 2015 Plan, with vesting continuing until 2020. The total fair value of $70,872 for these stock options would have been recognized by the Company over the applicable vesting period. These options were forfeited during 2017 upon the termination of the employee.

On September 25, 2017, the Company granted an employee stock options to purchase 750,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.30 per share and 500,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.38 per share, in accordance with the 2015 Plan, with vesting continuing until September 2019. The total fair value of $321,011 for these stock options is being recognized by the Company over the applicable vesting period.

On January 30, 2019, the Company entered into a Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement with an individual consultant to the Company, in accordance with the 2015 Plan. The agreement granted options to purchase 12,500 shares prior to the expiration date of December 31, 2025 at an exercise price of $0.90. The options granted were 100% vested as of the grant date.

On March 11, 2019, the Company canceled previously granted stock options to employees in the following amounts: 150,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.90 per share; 160,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.96 per share; 100,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.76 per share; 750,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.30 per share; and 500,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.38 per share. On March 11, 2019, the Company replaced those canceled stock options exercisable for a total of 1,660,000 shares with virtually identical stock options at an exercise price of $0.13 per share in accordance with the 2015 Plan. The incremental fair value of $24,898 for these stock options is being recognized by the Company over the applicable vesting periods, from September 2019 through December 2020.

On March 11, 2019, the Company granted employees stock options to purchase 505,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.13 per share in accordance with the 2015 Plan, with vesting continuing until 2023. The total fair value of $44,591 for these stock options is being recognized by the Company over the applicable vesting period.

The weighted average estimated values of director and employee stock option grants, as well as the weighted average assumptions that were used in calculating such values during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, were based on estimates at the date of grant as follows: