# GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC. X-17A-5 (2022-03-09) — Broker-dealer annual report
- Company: GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Form: X-17A-5
- Filed: 2022-03-09
- Period: 2021-12-31
- Accession: 0000876453-22-000002
- CIK: 876453
- File #: 8-43882
- Type: Broker-dealer
- Material weakness: No
- Auditor: EEPB, P.C.
- Auditor location: Houston, TX
- Contact: Jose Macouzet
- Phone: 281-745-9100
- Email: macouzet@gbms.com
- Website: gbms.com
- Signed by: Jose Macouzet (President/General Principal)
Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/876453/000087645322000002/gbmaudit.pdf
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
# ANNUAL REPORTS FORM X-17A-5 PART III
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SEC FILE NUMBER
43882
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Information Required Pursuant to Rules 17a-5, 17a-12, and 18a-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | | | | |
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| FILING FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING 01/01/2021 | | | AND ENDING 12/31/2021 | | |
| MM/DD/YY | | | MM/DD/YY | | |
| | A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | |
| NAME OF FIRM: GBM International, Inc. | | | | | |
| TYPE OF REGISTRANT (check all applicable boxes):
1 Broker-dealer
Check here if respondent is also an OTC derivatives dealer | Security-based swap dealer | | Major security-based swap participant | | |
| | ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use a P.O. box no.) | | | | |
| 2700 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1110 | | | | | |
| | (No. and Street) | | | | |
| Houston | Texas | | | | |
| (City) | (State) | | | | |
| PERSON TO CONTACT WITH REGARD TO THIS FILING | | | | | |
| Jose Macouzet | 281-745-9100 | | macouzet@gbms.com | | |
| (Name) | (Area Code - Telephone Number) | (Email Address) | | | |
| | B. ACCOUNTANT IDENTIFICATION | | | | |
| EEPB. P.C. | INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose reports are contained in this filing * | | | | |
| | (Name - if individual, state last, first, and middle name) | | | | |
| 2950 North Loop West Freeway, Suite 1200 HOUSton | | | 77092
lexas | | |
| (Address) | (City) | (State) | (Zip Code) | | |
| 11/5/2003 | | 879 | | | |
| (Date of Registration with PCAOB)(if applicable) | FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | | (PCAOB Registration Number, if applicable) | | |
\* Claims for exemption from the requirement that the annual reports of an independent public accountant must be supported by a statement of facts and circumstances relied on as the basis of the exemption. See 17 CFR 240.17a-5(e)(1){ii), if applicable.
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#### OATH OR AFFIRMATION
Jose Macouzet swear (or affirm) that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the financial report pertaining to the firm of GBM International Inc. . as of December 31 2UZ I is true and correct. I further swear (or affirm) that neither the company nor any partner, officer, director, or equivalent person, as the case may be, has any proprietary interest in any in a solely as that of a customer.
GARDENIA ORQUIDEA SALAS Notary Public, State of Texas Comm. Expires 03-11-2022 Notary ID 129742787
Notary Public 3/01/2022
### This filing \*\* contains (check all applicable boxes):
- 2 (a) Statement of financial condition.
- [ (b) Notes to consolidated statement of financial condition.
- 2 (c) Statement of income (loss) or, if there is other comprehensive income in the perfod(s) presented, a statement of comprehensive income (as defined in § 210.1-02 of Regulation S-X).
- 2 (d) Statement of cash flows.
- 2 (e) Statement of changes in stockholders' or partners' or sole proprietor's equity.
- [f) Statement of changes in liabilities subordinated to claims of creditors.
- [g) Notes to consolidated financial statements.
- [ h) Computation of net capital under 17 CFR 240.15c3-1 or 17 CFR 240.18a-1, as applicable.
- [i) Computation of tangible net worth under 17 CFR 240.18a-2.
- [] Computation for determination of customer reserve requirements pursuant to Exhibit A to 17 CFR 240.15c3-3.
- [ (k) Computation for determination of security-based swap reserve requirements pursuant to Exhibit B to 17 CFR 240.15c3-3 or Exhibit A to 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable.
- (I) Computation for Determination of PAB Requirements under Exhibit A to § 240.15c3-3.
- [ (m) Information relating to possession or control requirements for customers under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3.
- [n] Information relating to possession or control requirements for security-based swap customers under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3(p)(2) or 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable.
- 7 (o) Reconciliations, including appropriate explanations, of the FOCUS Report with computation of net capible net worth under 17 CFR 240.15c3-1, 17 CFR 240.18a-2, as applicable, and the reserve requirements under 17 CFR 240.15c3-3 or 17 CFR 240.18a-4, as applicable, if material differences exist, or a statement that no material differences exist.
- [p) Summary of financial data for subsidiaries not consolidated in the statement of financial condition.
- 2 (q) Oath or affirmation in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5, 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable.
- [ [r) Compliance report in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable.
- 2 (s) Exemption report in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable.
- [t] Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of the statement of financial condition.
- (u) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of the financial statements under 17 CFR 240.17a-5, 17 CFR 240.18a-7, or 17 CFR 240.17a-12, as applicable.
- [] {y) Independent public accountant's report based on an examination of certain statements in the compliance report under 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable.
- 2 (w) Independent public accountant's report based on a review of the exemption report under 17 CFR 240.17a-5 or 17 CFR 240.18a-7, as applicable.
- [] {x} Supplemental reports on applying agreed-upon procedures, in accordance with 17 CFR 240.17-12, as applicable.
- [] {y) Report describing any material inadequacies found to existed since the date of the previous audit, or a statement that no material inadequacies exist, under 17 CFR 240.17a-12(k).
- (z) Other:
- \*\* To request confidential treatment of chis filing, see 17 CFR 240.17a-5(e)(3) or 17 CFR 240.180-7(d)(2), as applicable.
Signature:
Title: President/General Principal
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# GBM International, Inc. (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS, INC.)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
December 31, 2021
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# CONTENTS
| | PAGE
NUMBER |
|---------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT | |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION | |
| STATEMENT OF INCOME | |
| STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SUBORDINATED BORROWINGS | |
| STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY | |
| STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | |
| NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |
| SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | |
| COMPUTATION OF NET CAPITAL | |
| GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC EXEMPTION REPORT | |
| REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | |
| INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON APPI YING AGREFED-UPON | |
| PROCEDURES RFI ATED TO AN ENTITY'S SIPC ASSESSMENT | |
| RECONCILIATION | |
| GENERAL ASSESSMENT RECONCILIATION | |
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# REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of GBM International, Inc.
# Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of GBM International, Inc. as of December 31, 2021, the related statements of income, changes in stockholders equity, changes in subordinated borrowings, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes and supplementary information (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of GBM International, Inc. as of December 31, 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
## Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of GBM International, Inc.s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on GBM International, Inc.s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to GBM International, Inc. in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
# Auditors Report on Supplemental Information
The computation of net capital has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of GBM International, Inc.s financial statements. The supplemental information is the responsibility of GBM International, Inc.s management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental information reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the supplemental information. In forming our opinion on the supplemental information, we evaluated whether the supplemental information, including its form and content, is presented in
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conformity with 17 C.F.R. §240.17a-5. In our opinion, the computation of net capital is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.
We have served as GBM international, Inc.s auditor since 2007.
Houston, TX
March 7, 2022
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## GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
### STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
# DECEMBER 31, 2021
## ASSETS
### CURRENT ASSETS
| Cash and cash equivalents
Deposits held by clearing brokers, restricted
Receivable from employees
Receivable from affiliates
Commissions receivable
Other assets | ക | 9,104,081
169,424
34,600
483,356
41,692
78,647 |
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| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | | 9,911,800 |
| Deferred tax asset
Property and equipment, net
Operating lease, right-of-use-asset | | 57,889
4,569
218,828 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | ಲ್ಲಿ | 10,193,086 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY | | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
State tax payable | ક | 960,949
4,902 |
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | | 965,851 |
| Lease Liablility | | 197,040 |
| TOTAL LABILITIES | | 1,162,891 |
| STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY | | |
| Common stock, no par value; 1,000 shares authorized;
725 shares issued and outstanding
Additional paid in capital
Retained earnings | | 9,030,195 |
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY | | 9,030,195 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY | ക | 10,193,086 |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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### GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
### STATEMENT OF INCOME
### FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
### REVENUE
| Comission income | \$ 10,170,847 |
|-----------------------------------------|---------------|
| Interest and dividends | 129,514 |
| Other income, including trading losses | 181,685 |
| TOTAL REVENUE | 10,482,046 |
| EXPENSES | |
| Employee compensation and benefits | 2,031,389 |
| Clearing, execution and commission fees | 2,028,681 |
| Research and terminal usage fees | 179,401 |
| General and administrative | 1,428,724 |
| Professional fees | 467,230 |
| Interest expense | 9,558 |
| Depreciation expense | 5,470 |
| | |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 6,150,453 |
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 4,331,593 |
| PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | (966,605) |
| NET INCOME | 3,364,988 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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# GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SUBORDINATED BORROWINGS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
| BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2020 | ea | |
|----------------------------------|----|--|
| Proceeds from subordinated notes | | |
| Payment of subordinated notes | | |
| BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2021 | S | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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# GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC. STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
| | Shares | | Additional
Paid-In
Capital | Retained
Earnings | | Total | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----|----------------------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------------|-------|---------------------------------------|
| BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2020
Distributions
Net income | 725 \$ | | | ಕ | 9.995.207
(4,330,000)
3.364.988 | ಕ | 9.995.207
(4,330,000)
3,364,988 |
| BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2021 | 725 - | ಳಿ | I | | \$ 9,030,195 | ಳಿ | 9,030,195 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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### GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
### STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
## FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
| ક
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
Deferred income taxes
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Deposits held by clearing brokers, restricted | 3,364,988
5,470
(49,706)
237,861
11,700
(298,482) |
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| Receivable from employees | |
| Receivable from affiliates | |
| Commissions receivable | (19,548) |
| Other assets | 39,959 |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (135,510) |
| State tax liablity | ರಿಕ |
| Accrued income taxes payable to affiliate
NET CASH PROVIDED BY | (368,703) |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 2,788,127 |
| | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |
| Purchase of property and equipment | (6,663) |
| NET CASH USED IN | |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (6,663) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |
| Distribution | (4,330,000) |
| NET CASH USED IN | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | (4,330,000) |
| NET DECREASE IN CASH AND | |
| CASH EQUIVALENTS | (1,548,536) |
| | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year | 10,652,617 |
| સ્ત્ર
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year | 9,104,081 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION | |
| Interest Paid
ക | 9,558 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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# GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2021
# NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
# Organization
GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ("International" or the "Company") was incorporated for the purpose of serving as an introducing broker-dealer to its customers and conduct certain investment banking activities. International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Portfolio Investments, Inc. ("PI"), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corporativo GBM S.A.B. de C.V. ("GBM Mexico"). International is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"). International is also registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as an introducing broker and is a member of the National Futures Association. International executes securities trades for customers as a principal and agent, futures trades as agent, and trades securities for its own account. All customer securities and futures transactions are cleared on a fully disclosed basis through unaffiliated broker-dealers. Accordingly, International does not carry customer accounts and does not receive, deliver or hold cash or securities in connection with such transactions.
# Cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, International considers cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash and cash equivalents.
# Deposits held by clearing brokers
During the year ended December 31, 2021, International maintained Securities Clearing Agreements with Pershing LLC ("Pershing"). The agreement with Apex Clearing Corporation, Inc. ("APEX") was terminated and the clearing deposit returned during 2021. Pursuant to the terms of each Agreement, International is required to maintain a certain level of cash or eligible securities on deposit at each clearing firm. At December 31, 2021, International was required to have a cash deposit of \$150,000 at Pershing. Should Pershing suffer a loss due to a failure of a customer of International to complete a transaction, International is required to indemnify the applicable clearing firm to the extent of any such loss. At December 31, 2021 there were no such amounts owed to the clearing firm nor did International incur any such loss during the year ended December 31, 2021.
International maintained a similar Agreement with R.J. O'Brien ("RJO") to provide clearing services for International's futures trading activities. The amount of the cash deposit maintained by International at RJO at December 31, 2021 was \$10,000. International is required to indemnify RJO to the extent of any loss incurred by RJO due to a failure of a customer of International to complete a transaction.
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# NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
At December 31, 2021 there were no such amounts owed to RJO nor did International incur any such loss during the year ended December 31, 2021.
At December 31, 2021, International maintained cash of \$158,398 and \$10,000 in the clearing deposit account of Pershing and RJO respectively.
# Receivable from nonaffiliated brokers and dealers
Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations may include amounts receivable for securities failed to deliver, certain deposits for securities borrowed, amounts receivable from clearing organizations relating to open transactions, goodfaith and marqin deposits, and commissions receivable.
# Securities transactions
Securities owned and securities sold, not yet purchased are valued at market value. Unrealized gain or loss from marking securities owned and securities sold, not yet purchased to market value is included in income under other income.
Securities transactions and related income and expense are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses from sales of securities and derivatives are computed using the first-in, first-out method.
# Property and equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using accelerated methods over estimated useful lives of the related assets ranging from 5-7 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the remaining useful life of the lease. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.
## Income taxes
International's revenue and expenses are included in the consolidated Federal income tax return filed by Pl. International's tax calculations are made as if International prepared a separate income tax return. Additionally, International may record a tax benefit, if such benefit can be utilized by Pl in its consolidated return. International is also subject to certain state income taxes.
International uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in International's financial statements or would have been recognized in PI's consolidated tax return.
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# NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
In estimating future tax consequences, all expected future events are considered other than enactment of changes in the tax law or rates. International provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that are likely to be realized.
International's deferred tax asset represents the tax effects of taxable temporary differences in the book and tax reporting. The taxable temporary differences consist of unrealized gains (losses) on securities, depreciation methods and lives, and accounting treatment of leases.
International is subject to the Texas Gross Margin Tax. The Texas Gross Margin Tax generally is calculated as one percent of gross margin, as defined, and was \$2,544 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
# Foreign currency transactions
As an agent, in the normal course of business, International enters into securities transactions which are denominated in foreign currencies, primarily the Mexican peso. Realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses on such transactions are recorded in the period and are included in the caption other income. There was no net material realized and unrealized foreign currency losses recorded in 2021. For the purposes of reporting cash flows, International has determined that the effect of exchange rate changes on foreign currency transactions is immaterial.
# Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management 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 and the reported amounts of support and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
## Risks and uncertainties
Securities owned and securities sold, not yet purchased which are recorded at fair value have exposure to market risk, including the volatility of securities markets. Significant changes in the prices of securities owned could have a significant impact on International's results of operations for any particular year.
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#### NOTE 2: REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenues are recognized when control of the promised services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. Revenues are analyzed to determine whether the Company is the principal (i.e., reports revenues on a gross basis) or agent (i.e., reports revenues on a net basis) in the contract. Principal or agent designations depend primarily on the control an entity has over the product or service before control is transferred to a customer. The indicators of which party exercises control include primary responsibility over performance obligations, inventory risk before the good or service is transferred and discretion in establishing the price.
### Commission Revenue
Commission revenue - represents revenue sharing for their clients' purchases and sales of GBM Mexico funds, as well as purchases of other investment products. The Company views the selling, distribution and marketing, or any combination thereof, of investment products to such clients as a single performance obligation to the product sponsors.
The Company is the principal for commission revenue, as it is responsible for the execution of the clients' purchases and sales, and maintains relationships with the product sponsors. GBM Mexico assists the Company in performing its obligations. Accordingly, total commission revenues are reported on a gross basis.
The following table presents our total commission revenue disaggregated by investment product category:
| | Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2021 | |
|---------------------|------------------------------------------|--|
| Other commissions | S
891,028 | |
| Options | 3,366,808 | |
| Equities | 5,037,086 | |
| Fixed income | 617,869 | |
| Other income | 17,877 | |
| 12b-1 fees | 240,179 | |
| Commissions revenue | \$
10,170,847 | |
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# NOTE 2: REVENUE RECOGNITION (Continued)
The Company generates two types of commission revenue: sales-based commission revenue that is recognized at the point of sale on the trade date and trailing commission revenue that is recognized over time as earned. Sales-based commission revenue varies by investment product and is based on a percentage of an investment product's current market value at the time of purchase. Trailing commission revenue is generally based on a percentage of the current market value of clients' investment holdings in trail-eligible assets, and is recognized over the period during which services, such as on-going support, are performed. As trailing commission revenue is based on the market value of clients' investment holdings, this variable consideration is constrained until the market value is determinable.
The following table presents our sales-based and trailing commission revenues disaggregated by product category:
| | Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2021 | |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------|
| Sales based | | |
| Other commissions | \$ | 891,028 |
| Options | | 3,366,808 |
| Equities | | 5,037,086 |
| Fixed Income | | 617,869 |
| Other income | | 17,877 |
| Total sales-based revenue | \$ | 9,912,791 |
| Trailing | | |
| 12b-1 fees | | |
| Total trailing revenue | \$ | 240,179 |
| Total Commission revenue | | 240,179 |
| | \$ | 10,170,847 |
Other income is generated by interest income from margin accounts, non-purpose loan accounts, firm account revenue, annual fees charged to customers and gains and losses on firm investments
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# NOTE 3:
Occasionally, International enters into securities transactions in Mexico which are cleared by GBM Mexico, an affiliated securities dealer domiciled in and regulated by the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores ("CNBV"). However, there were no such transactions entered into during 2021. Additionally, International executes orders, either as principal or agent, on behalf of GBM Mexico and earns prime brokerage fees from GBM Mexico. Commission, dealer income, and prime brokerage fees earned from GBM Mexico during the year ended December 31, 2021 was \$2,555,036. Commissions and fees receivable from GBM Mexico at December 31, 2021 was \$201,768. GBM Mexico also charges International for overhead costs.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, International paid for accounting and administrative services to GBM Mexico of \$108,000, under the terms of the administrative services agreement.
Furthermore, International from time to time may enter into transactions with affiliates in the normal course of business which are recorded as receivable from or payable to affiliates. As of December 31, 2021, there was a \$277,269 receivable from Pl, the majority of which arose as result of tax consequences of being a subsidiary of a consolidated group that files a consolidated federal income tax return.
From time-to-time advances are made to employees by International. At December 31, 2021, a total of \$34,600 of employee receivables remained outstanding.
#### NOTE 4: NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
International is subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Uniform Net Capital Rule (SEC rule 15c3-1), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital of \$100,000 (including subordinated indebtedness) and requires that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, both as defined, shall not exceed 15 to 1.
International is also subject to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's minimum financial requirements (Regulation 1.17). At December 31, 2021, International had net capital, as defined, of \$8,316,968 which was \$8,216,968 in excess of the required minimum net capital of \$100,000. International's ratio of aggregate indebtedness was 0.14 to 1.0 at December 31, 2021. International is currently in compliance with these requirements.
Rule 15c3-1 also provides that equity capital may not be withdrawn or cash dividends paid if the resulting net capital ratio would exceed 10 to 1.
International is exempt from the provisions of SEC Rule 15c3-3 under paragraph (k)(2)(ii), as described in Supplemental Schedule I.
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# NOTE 5: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following at December 31, 2021:
| | Estimated
Useful Life | |
|--------------------------------|--------------------------|-----------|
| Office Equipment | 5 Years | \$ 99.295 |
| Vehicles | 5 Years | 20,441 |
| Leasehold Improvements | Lease term | 85,813 |
| Subtotal: | | 205,549 |
| Less: Accumulated Depreciation | | (200,980) |
| Property and Equipment, net | | \$ 4.569 |
#### INCOME TAXES NOTE 6:
As of December 31, 2021, the Company's provision for income taxes was as follows:
| Federal Provision (Benefit) | | |
|----------------------------------|---|-----------|
| Current | ക | 1,013,764 |
| Deferred | | (49,706) |
| | | 964.058 |
| State Provision | | |
| Current | | 2,547 |
| Total Provision for Income Taxes | ക | 966.605 |
Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for tax reporting purposes. The temporary differences consist of depreciation methods and lives, adjustment for audit fees, and unrealized gains on securities.
The Company did not have unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2021 and does not expect this to change significantly over the next twelve months. The Company will recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has not accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Company's U.S. federal and state income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the years ending December 31, 2018 and beyond.
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# NOTE 7:
## Operating Lease
The Company recognizes a ROU asset and a corresponding lease liability based on the present value of the future lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date.
ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. For determining the present value of lease payments, we use the discount rate implicit in the lease when readily determinable. As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use an incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments that approximates the rate of interest we would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term.
The ROU measurement was calculated using the fixed scheduled rent payments up to the maturity date of August 2026. The agreement does contain variable rent payments composed of common area maintenance ("CAM"), insurance and utilities. The Company did not elect the practical expedient in ASU 2018-16 and therefore, was able to separate CAM fees as non-lease component. CAM fees are adjusted annually based on the company's pro-rata share of the lessor's expenses to maintain the building. Because the adjustment is not based on an index or market rate, the Company did not include the CAM expenses in its ROU calculation.
The lease agreement does not contain any material residual value guarantees, renewal options or material restrictive covenants.
The Company determines if an agreement is a lease at inception. A lease is defined as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment (an identified asset) for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
The Company did not recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases and instead records them in a manner similar to operating leases under ASC 840, Leases, lease accounting guidelines. A short-term lease is one with a maximum lease term of 12 months or less and does not include a purchase option or renewal option the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise. The Company has a sixty-eight-month lease for office space located in Houston, TX.
The Company executed a lease renewal of its office space which it will recognize in the financial statements on the commencement date of the lease on January 1, 2021.
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# NOTE 7:
### Lease Expense
The following table presents the lease expenses as of December 31, 2021:
| Operating lease expense | ಕಾ | 58.995 |
|--------------------------|----|--------|
| Short-term lease expense | | |
| Total lease expense | S | 58,955 |
### Other Information
The following table presents supplemental cash flow information and the weighted average rate and term for the operating lease:
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of the lease liability:
| Operating cash flows from the operating lease | \$21,318 | | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|--|--|
| ROU asset obtained in exchange for the operating lease liability | \$265,720 | | |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) | 4 67 | | |
| Weighted-average discount rate | 7.25% | | |
## Maturities
The maturity of the lease liability on an undiscounted cash flow basis and a reconciliation to the operating lease liability recognized on the statement of financial condition as of December 31, 2021:
| 2022 | 64.439 |
|--------------------------------------|----------|
| 2023 | 65,892 |
| 2024 | 67,346 |
| 2025 | 68,799 |
| 2026 | 46,512 |
| Total lease payments | 312.988 |
| Less: interest | (63,613) |
| Present value of the lease liability | 249,375 |
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# NOTE 7: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
| Current portion of lease obligation | \$ 52,335 |
|-------------------------------------|-----------|
| Long-term lease obligation | 197.040 |
| Total operating lease liability | \$249.375 |
# Security Transactions
International executes securities and futures transactions on behalf of its customers. If either the customer or the counterparty fails to perform, International may be required to discharge the obligation of the nonperforming party. In such circumstances, International may sustain a loss if the market value of the security or futures contract is different from the contract value of the transaction. International does not expect nonperformance by customers or counterparties.
International clears all of its securities transactions through clearing brokers on a fully disclosed basis. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements between International and the clearing brokers, the clearing brokers have the right to charge International for losses that result from a counterparty's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations. As the right to charge International has no maximum amount and applies to all trades executed through the clearing broker. International believes there is no maximum amount assignable to this right. As of December 31, 2021, International has no recorded liabilities with regard to the right. During 2021, International did not pay the clearing brokers any amounts related to these guarantees. International's policy is to monitor its market exposure, customer risk, and counterparty risk through the use of a variety of credit exposure reporting and control procedures, including marking-tomarket securities and any related collateral as well as requiring adjustments of collateral levels as necessary. In addition, International has a policy of reviewing, as considered necessary, the credit standing of each counterparty and customer with which it conducts business.
# Other
During the normal course of business, International enters into contracts that contain a variety of representation and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. International's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against International that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, International expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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#### NOTE 8: CONCENTRATIONS
A portion of International's trading activities, as an agent; involve securities of companies domiciled in Mexico and South America. Consequently, the ability of International to maintain appropriate levels of trading activity in Mexican and South American securities and the value of such securities outstanding is impacted by economic and business conditions in Mexico and South America. For the year ended December 31, 2021, revenue from one customer represented more than 10% of International's commission. The concentration risk is mitigated through International's client's risk procedures.
#### NOTE 9: 401(K) PLAN
The Company maintains a 401(k) plan for employees. The 401(k) Plan does not require a mandatory employer contribution but does provide for a discretionary employer contribution. Employer contributions were \$26,165 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
#### NOTE 10: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events were evaluated through March 7, 2022 which is the date the financial statements were available to be issued, and noted no significant subsequent events.
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# SUPPLEMENTAL
# INFORMATION
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#### GBM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
#### SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE I
#### COMPUTATION OF NET CAPITAL UNDER RULE 15C3-1 OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
#### DECEMBER 31, 2021
| Net capital: | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------|
| Total stockholder's equity | ಕಾ | 9,030,195 |
| Reductions and charges: | | |
| Nonallowable assets: | | |
| Property and equipment, net | | 4,569 |
| Receivables from non-affiliates, affiliates and employees | | 628,617 |
| Other assets | | 78,647 |
| Total nonallowable assets and charges, net | | 711,833 |
| Net capital before haircuts on security positions | | 8,318,362 |
| Haircuts on security positions | | 1,394 |
| Net capital | | 8,316,968 |
| Aggregate indebtedness | | 1,162,891 |
| Percent of aggregate indebtedness to net capital | | 14% |
| Computation of basic net capital requirement | | |
| Minimum net capital requirement (greater of 6 2/3% of | | |
| aggregate indebtedness or \$100,000) | સ્ત્ર | 100,000 |
| Excess net capital | ಕಾ | 8,216,968 |
#### STATEMENT PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (d)(4) OF RULE 17a-5
Reconciliation of net capital to unaudited FOCUS
There is a difference of \$137,507 between the computation of net capital under net capital SEC Rule 15c3-1 and the corresponding unaudited FOCUS part IIA.
| Net capital per unaudited schedule | ಕ | 8,454,475 |
|-------------------------------------------|----|-----------|
| Adjustments: | | |
| Final tax and expense accrual adjustments | | 137.507 |
| | | |
| Net capital per audited schedule | રે | 8.316.968 |
#### STATEMENT OF OMITTED SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
The Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Pursuant to Rule 15c3-3 and the Information Relating to Possession or Control Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3 have been omitted because GBM International, Inc. is exempt from the requirements of Rule 15c3-3 under condition (k)(2)(ii). The conditions of the exemption were being complied with as of December 31, 2021 and no facts came to our attention to indicate that the exemption had not been complied with during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
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### REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors of GBM International, Inc.
We have reviewed management's statements, included in the accompanying Exemption Report, in which (1) GBM International, Inc identified the following provision(s) of 17 C.F.R. §15c3-3(k) under which GBM International, Inc claimed the following exemption(s) from 17 C.F.R. §240.15c3-3: (k)(2)(ii) (exemption provisions) and (2) GBM International, Inc. stated that GBM International, Inc. met the identified exemption provisions throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception. GBM International, Inc.s management is responsible for compliance with the exemption provisions and its statements.
Our review was conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and, accordingly, included inquiries and other required procedures to obtain evidence about GBM International, Inc.s compliance with the exemption provisions. A review is substantially less in scope than an examination, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion on management's statements. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to management's statements referred to above for them to be fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the provisions set forth in paragraph (k)(2)(ii) of Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Houston, TX March 7, 2022
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January 4, 2022
### Exemption Report
On behalf of GBM International, Inc., I attest that to the best of my knowledge:
- 1. GBM International, Inc. claimed an exemption from SEC Rule 15c3-3 under the provisions of section (k)(2)(ii) throughout the year ending December 31st, 2021;
- 2. GBM International, Inc. met the identified exemption provision in SEC Rule 15c3-3 (k)(2)(ii) throughout the year ending December 31st, 2020 without exception.
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Jose Macouzet President and CEO
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