UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2019

 

or

 

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

 

For the transition period from __________ to __________

 

Commission File Number : 333-147980

 

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   26-0287664
(State or other jurisdiction 
of incorporation)
  (IRS Employer 
Identification No.)

 

525 S. Hewitt Street,
Los Angeles, California 90013

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(323) 939-6645

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, 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 past 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes      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      No  

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
  Emerging growth company

 

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

 

As of August 15, 2019, there were 4,580,944,407, shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.0001.

 

 

   

 

 

   

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page No.
     
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Item 1. Financial Statements 1
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 21
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 30
Item 4 Controls and Procedures 30
     
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION  
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 31
Item 1A. Risk Factors 31
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 31
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 31
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 31
Item 5. Other Information 31
Item 6. Exhibits 31

  

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PART I

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.  

   

ORIGINCLEAR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

    June 30,
2019
    December 31,
2018
 
    (Unaudited)        
ASSETS            
             
CURRENT ASSETS            
Cash   $ 430,473     $ 609,144  
Contracts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,996 and $6,996 respectively     209,538       309,223  
Inventory     13,736       13,736  
Contract assets     264,470       111,001  
Convertible note receivable     109,879       84,900  
Other receivable     2,500       -  
Prepaid expenses     45,748       46,584  
                 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS     1,076,344       1,174,588  
                 
NET PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT     137,712       154,250  
                 
OTHER ASSETS                
Fair value investment-securities     18,400       22,800  
Trademark     4,467       4,467  
Security deposit     3,500       3,500  
                 
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS     26,367       30,767  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 1,240,423     $ 1,359,605  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT                
                 
Current Liabilities                
Accounts payable and other payable, including $9,688 and $1,199 to a related party as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively   $ 1,262,060     $ 987,524  
Accrued expenses     1,192,530       1,152,982  
Cumulative preferred stock dividends payable     54,935       25,085  
Contract liabilities     16,641       112,894  
Capital lease, current portion     9,088       9,088  
Deferred Income     140,217       -  
Customer deposit     113,950       120,688  
Warranty reserve     20,000       20,000  
Loan payable, merchant cash advance, net of finance fees of $12,566 and $123,458 respectively     499,899       473,507  
Loan payable, related party     188,208       219,841  
Promissory note, current portion     100       110  
Derivative liabilities     13,025,486       9,360,204  
Convertible promissory notes, net of discount of $0 and $146,005, respectively     3,308,582       1,580,955  
                 
Total Current Liabilities     19,831,696       14,062,878  
                 
Long Term Liabilities                
Capital lease, long term portion     22,374       26,918  
Promissory note, long term portion     74,831       74,867  
Convertible promissory notes, net of discount of $0 and $0, respectively     398,128       2,076,472  
                 
Total Long Term Liabilities     495,333       2,178,257  
                 
Total  Liabilities     20,327,029       16,241,135  
                 
Series F 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, 1,678 and 1,743 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, redeemable value of $1,678,000 and $1,743,000, respectively     1,678,000       1,743,000  
Series G 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, 530 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, redeemable value of $530,000 and $0, respectively     530,000       -  
Series I/J 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, 1,196 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, redeemable value of $797,400 and $0, respectively     797,400       -  
Series K/L 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, 131 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, redeemable value of $87,500 and $0, respectively     87,500       -  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (See Note 11)     -       -  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT                

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 550,000,000 shares authorized

Series C, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

    -       -  
Series D-1 38,500,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively     3,850       3,850  
Series E 2,139,649 shares issued and outstanding, respectively     214       214  
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 16,000,000,000 shares authorized 3,627,321,477 and 1,750,487,243 equity shares issued and outstanding, respectively     362,733       175,049  
Preferred treasury stock,1,000  and 1,000 shares outstanding, respectively     -       -  
Additional paid in capital     64,379,254       63,004,472  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (133 )     (134 )
Accumulated deficit     (86,925,424 )     (79,807,981 )
                 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT     (22,179,506 )     (16,624,530 )
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   $ 1,240,423     $ 1,359,605  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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ORIGINCLEAR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018

(Unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,
2019
    June 30,
2018
    June 30,
2019
    June 30,
2018
 
                         
Sales   $ 1,014,922     $ 1,250,604     $ 1,756,965     $ 2,584,143  
                                 
Cost of Goods Sold     824,049       1,056,906       1,547,311       2,016,572  
                                 
Gross Profit     190,873       193,698       209,654       567,571  
                                 
Operating Expenses                                
Selling and marketing expenses     354,849       541,761       837,507       865,583  
General and administrative expenses     584,241       666,964       1,171,314       1,371,693  
Research and development     26,810       74,524       50,760       118,063  
Depreciation and amortization expense     11,104       14,757       21,833       29,118  
                                 
Total Operating Expenses     977,004       1,298,006       2,081,414       2,384,457  
                                 
Loss from Operations     (786,131 )     (1,104,308 )     (1,871,760 )     (1,816,886 )
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)                                
Other income     5,944       30,867       24,980       30,867  
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities     2,800       (13,800 )     (4,400 )     (13,800 )
Loss on sale of asset     -         (406 )     -         (406 )
Loss on settlement of convertible notes     (27,590 )     -         (341,885 )     -    
Commitment fee     (23,065 )     (164,043 )     (57,442 )     (384,326 )
Loss on conversion of debt     (233,152 )     (137,460 )     (747,556 )     (263,790 )
Gain (Loss) on net change in derivative liability and conversion of debt     (5,609,871 )     3,930,428       (3,665,282 )     (7,741,115 )
Interest expense     (115,106 )     (298,892 )     (454,098 )     (456,474 )
                                 
TOTAL OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME     (6,000,040 )     3,346,694       (5,245,683 )     (8,829,044 )
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)     (6,786,171 )     2,242,386     (7,117,443 )   (10,645,930 )
                                 
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS     (54,713 )     -         (92,869 )     -    
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS   $ (6,840,884 )   $ 2,242,386     $ (7,210,312 )   $ (10,645,930 )
                                 
BASIC AND DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS’   $ (0.00 )   $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )   $ (0.08 )
                                 
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING, BASIC AND DILUTED     3,090,014,802       143,826,219       1,305,303,535       133,501,554  

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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ORIGINCLEAR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2109 AND 2018

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018  
                            Additional     Accumulated
Other
             
    Preferred stock     Common stock     Paid-in     Comprehensive     Accumulated        
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     loss     Deficit     Total  
Balance at December 31, 2017     4,333     $ 1       112,888,964     $ 11,289     $ 58,618,560     $ (134 )   $ (68,461,412 )   $ (9,831,696 )
                                                                 
Common stock issuance for conversion of debt  and accrued interest     -       -       7,442,162       744       192,565       -       -       193,309  
                                                                 
Common stock issued at fair value for services     -       -       15,256,054       1,526       400,986       -       -       402,512  
                                                                 
Stock compensation cost     -       -       -       -       13,032       -       -       13,032  
                                                                 
Net loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       (12,888,316 )     (12,888,316 )
Balance at March 31, 2018 (unaudited)     4,333       1       135,587,180       13,559       59,225,143       (134 )     (81,349,728 )     (22,111,159 )
                                                                 
Common stock issuance for conversion of debt  and accrued interest     -       -       5,751,476       576       188,648       -       -       189,224  
                                                                 
Common stock issued at fair value for services     -       -       11,196,567       1,119       349,283       -       -       350,402  
                                                                 
Series D Preferred stock issued through a private placement     15,805,554       1,581       -       -       278,419       -       -       280,000  
                                                                 
Net Income     -       -       -       -       -       -       2,242,386       2,242,386  
Balance at June 30, 2018 (unaudited)     15,809,887     $ 1,582       152,535,223     $ 15,254     $ 60,041,493     $ (134 )   $ (79,107,342 )   $ (19,049,147 )

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019  
                            Additional     Accumulated
Other
             
    Preferred stock     Common stock     Paid-in     Comprehensive     Accumulated        
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     loss     Deficit     Total  
Balance at December 31, 2018     40,640,649     $ 4,064       1,750,487,243     $ 175,049     $ 63,004,472     $ (134 )   $ (79,807,981 )   $ (16,624,530 )
                                                                 
Common stock issuance for conversion of debt and accrued interest     -       -       626,028,089       62,603       828,652       -       -       891,255  
                                                                 
Common stock issued at fair value for services     -       -       233,078,882       23,308       255,921       -       -       279,229  
                                                                 
Common stock issued through a private placement for purchase of Series G Preferred stock     -       -       165,598,887       16,560       (16,560 )     -       -       -  
                                                                 
Cumulative preferred stock dividend     -       -       -       -       (38,156 )     -       -       (38,156 )
                                                                 
Other comprehensive gain     -       -       -       -       -       1       -       1  
                                                                 
Net Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       (331,272 )     (331,272 )
Balance at March 31, 2019 (unaudited)     40,640,649       4,064       2,775,193,101       277,520       64,034,329       (133 )     (80,139,253 )     (15,823,473 )
                                                                 
Common stock issuance for conversion of debt and accrued interest     -       -       659,199,877       65,920       314,826       -       -       380,746  
                                                                 
Common stock issued at fair value for services     -       -       192,928,499       19,293       84,812       -       -       104,105  
                                                                 
Cumulative preferred stock dividend     -       -       -       -       (54,713 )     -       -       (54,713 )
                                                                 
Other comprehensive gain     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                                 
Net Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       (6,786,171 )     (6,786,171 )
Balance at June 30, 2019 (unaudited)     40,640,649     $ 4,064       3,627,321,477     $ 362,733     $ 64,379,254     $ (133 )   $ (86,925,424 )   $ (22,179,506 )

 

The accompany notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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ORIGINCLEAR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018

(Unaudited)

 

    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,
2019
    June 30,
2018
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
Net loss   $ (7,117,443 )   $ (10,645,930 )
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities                
Depreciation and amortization     21,833       29,118  
Common stock and warrants issued for services     383,334       752,914  
Stock option and warrant compensation expense     -       13,032  
Loss on net change in valuation of derivative liability     3,665,282       7,741,115  
Loss on conversion of debt     747,556       263,790  
Loss on settlement of debt     341,885       -  
Debt discount recognized as interest expense     146,005       218,529  
Loss on sale of asset     -       406  
Net unrealized loss on fair value of security     4,400       13,800  
Amortization of financing cost     110,891       -  
Change in Assets (Increase) Decrease in:                
Contracts receivable     99,685       (18,210 )
Contract asset     (153,469 )     (133,382 )
Convertible note receivable     (24,979 )     -  
Inventory asset     -       (123 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets     836       10,972  
Work in process     (2,500 )     -  
Change in Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in:                
Accounts payable     274,536       323,121  
Accrued expenses     125,389       255,605  
Contract liabilities     (96,253 )     174,889  
Customer deposit     (6,738 )     -  
Deferred income     140,217       47,379  
                 
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES     (1,339,533 )     (952,975 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Fair value investment - security     -       (100,000 )
Convertible note receivable     -       (80,000 )
Proceeds from sale of asset     -       2,000  
Purchase of fixed assets     (5,296 )     (15,000 )
                 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES     (5,296 )     (193,000 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Payments on capital lease     (4,544 )     (4,890 )
Payments on loan payable, truck     -       (13,044 )
Payments on loan payable, merchant cash advance     (84,500 )     -  
Payments on loan payable, related party     (31,633 )     -  
Proceeds from loan payable, related party     -      

248,870

 
Payments on promissory note payable, related party     (46 )     -  
Payment of cumulative preferred stock dividends     (63,019 )     -  
Proceeds from convertible promissory notes     -       633,750  
Payment on redemption of preferred stock     (65,000 )     -  
Proceeds from issuance of  preferred stock for cash     1,414,900       280,000  
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES    

1,166,158

      1,144,686  
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH     (178,671 )     (1,289 )
                 
CASH BEGINNING OF PERIOD     609,144       439,822  
                 
CASH END OF PERIOD   $ 430,473     $ 438,533  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION                
Interest paid   $ 16,926     $ 72,531  
Taxes paid   $ -     $ -  
Proceeds from loan payable, related party   $ -     $ 248,870  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON CASH TRANSACTIONS                
Common stock issued at fair value for conversion of debt and accrued interest   $ 1,272,001     $ 382,533  
Common stock issued at fair value for supplemental shares   $ -     $ 382,747  
Capitalized leased asset   $ -     $ 45,440  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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ORIGINCLEAR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED

JUNE 30, 2019

 

1. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of OriginClear, Inc. (the “Company”) (formerly OriginOil, Inc.) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019.  For further information refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

 

Going Concern

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.  The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. The Company’s revenue is not yet sufficient to cover its operating expenditures and has negative cash flows from operations, which raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern and appropriateness of using the going concern basis is dependent upon, among other things, raising additional capital and increasing sales. Management believes the existing shareholders, prospective new investors, current and future sales will provide the additional cash needed to meet the Company’s obligations as they become due, and will allow the development of its core business operations. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain undue restrictions on our operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders, in case of equity financing.

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES

 

This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of OriginClear, Inc. and its wholly owned operating subsidiaries, Progressive Water Treatment, Inc., and OriginClear Technology Limited. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation of these entities.

 

Loss per Share Calculations

Basic loss per share calculations are computed by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares available. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include securities or other contracts to issue common stock that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive.

 

Six months ended June 30, 2019

The Company has excluded 244,087,101 shares of common stock issuable pursuant to outstanding warrants, shares of common stock issuable pursuant to outstanding convertible debt of $3,706,710, and shares issuable from convertible preferred stock for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, because their impact on the loss per share is anti-dilutive.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

The Company has excluded 3,679,637 shares of common stock issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options, 17,985,380 shares of common stock issuable pursuant to outstanding warrants, shares of common stock issuable pursuant to outstanding convertible debt of $4,363,818 and shares of common stock issuable pursuant to outstanding convertible preferred stock for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, because their impact on the loss per share is anti-dilutive.

 

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, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include estimates used to review the Company’s impairments and estimations of long-lived assets, revenue recognition on percentage of completion type contracts, allowances for uncollectible accounts, warranty reserves, inventory valuation, debt beneficial conversion features, fair value investments, valuations of non-cash capital stock issuances and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions the Company believes to be reasonable in the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES (Continued)

 

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company periodically issues stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to employees based on the authoritative guidance provided by the Financial Accounting Standards Board whereas the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized over the vesting period. The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to non-employees in accordance with the authoritative guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board whereas the value of the stock compensation is based upon the measurement date as determined at either a) the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or b) at the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete. Non-employee stock-based compensation charges generally are amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. In certain circumstances where there are no future performance requirements by the non-employee, option grants are immediately vested and the total stock-based compensation charge is recorded in the period of the measurement date.

 

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when services are performed, and at the time of shipment of products, provided that evidence of an arrangement exists, title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, fees are fixed or determinable, and collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured.

 

Revenues and related costs on construction contracts are recognized as the performance obligations for work are satisfied over time in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Under ASC 606, revenue and associated profit, will be recognized as the customer obtains control of the goods and services promised in the contract (i.e., performance obligations). All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are charged to the periods as incurred. However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss as it is determined.

 

Revisions in cost and profit estimates during the course of the contract are reflected in the accounting period in which the facts for the revisions become known. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements, may result in revisions to costs and income, which are recognized in the period the revisions are determined.

 

Contract receivables are recorded on contracts for amounts currently due based upon progress billings, as well as retention, which are collectible upon completion of the contracts. Accounts payable to material suppliers and subcontractors are recorded for amounts currently due based upon work completed or materials received, as are retention due subcontractors, which are payable upon completion of the contract. General and administrative expenses are charged to operations as incurred and are not allocated to contract costs.

 

Contract Receivable

The Company bills its customers in accordance with contractual agreements. The agreements generally require billing to be on a progressive basis as work is completed. Credit is extended based on evaluation of clients financial condition and collateral is not required. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses that may arise if any customer is unable to make required payments. Management performs a quantitative and qualitative review of the receivables past due from customers on a monthly basis. The Company records an allowance against uncollectible items for each customer after all reasonable means of collection have been exhausted, and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The allowance for doubtful accounts were $6,996 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The net contract receivable balance was $209,538 and $309,223 at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of the fair value information, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, where it is practicable to estimate that value. As of June 30, 2019, the balances reported for cash, contract receivables, contract assets, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, contract liabilities, and accrued expenses, and derivative instruments approximate the fair value because of their short maturities.

 

We adopted ASC Topic 820 for financial instruments measured as fair value on a recurring basis. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, established a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

 

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. ASC Topic 820 established a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). These tiers include:

 

  Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;

 

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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES (Continued)

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Continued)

 

 

Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and

     
Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. 

 

The following table presents certain investments and liabilities of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on the Company’s balance sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2019.

 

    Total     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
                         
Investment at fair value-securities   $ 18,400     $ 18,400     $     -     $       -  
                                 
Total Assets measured at fair value   $ 18,400     $ 18,400     $ -     $ -  

 

    Total     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
                         
Derivative Liability   $ 13,025,486     $      -     $     -     $ 13,025,486  
                                 
Total liabilities measured at fair value   $ 13,025,486     $ -     $ -     $ 13,025,486  

 

The following is a reconciliation of the derivative liability for which level 3 inputs were used in determining the approximate fair value:

 

Balance as of January 1, 2019   $ 9,360,204  
Fair Value of derivative liabilities issued     -  
Loss on net change in derivative liability     3,665,282  
Balance as of June 30, 2019   $ 13,025,486  

 

Segment Reporting

The Company’s business currently operates in one segment based upon the Company’s organizational structure and the way in which the operations are managed and evaluated.

 

Marketable Securities

The Company adopted ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” ASU 2016-01 requires investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. It requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purpose, and separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset. It eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost. The Company has evaluated the potential impact this standard may have on the condensed consolidated financial statements and determined that it had a significant impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company accounts for its investment in Water Technologies International, Inc. as available-for-sale securities, and the unrealized gain on the available-for-sale securities is recognized in net income.

 

Licensing agreement

The Company analyzed the licensing agreement using ASU 606 to determine the timing of revenue recognition. The licensing of the intellectual property (IP) is distinct from the non-license goods or services and has significant standalone functionality that provides a benefit or value. The functionality will not change during the license period due to the licensor’s activities. Because the significant standalone functionality is delivered immediately, the revenue is generally recognized when the license is delivered.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB established ASC Topic 842, Leases (Topic 842), by issuing ASU No. 2016-02, which requires lessees to recognize leases on-balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. Topic 842 was subsequently amended by ASU No. 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842; ASU No. 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases; and ASU No. 2018-11, Targeted Improvements. The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the statement of operations. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2019.

 

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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES (Continued)

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

The new standard provides a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company has elected the ‘package of practical expedients’, which permit it not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight or the practical expedient pertaining to land easements; the latter is not applicable to the Company.

 

The new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2017, FASB issued accounting standards update ASU-2017-12, “D” (Topic 815) – “Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities”, to require an entity to present the earnings effect of the hedging instrument in the same statement line item in which the earnings effect of the hedged item is reported. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods with the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted in any interim period after issuance of the update. The Company has evaluated the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-12 on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which had no material impact.

 

In June 2018, FASB issued accounting standards update ASU 2018-07, (Topic 505) – “Shared-Based Payment Arrangements with Nonemployees”, which simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to nonemployees for goods and services. Under the ASU, most of the guidance on such payments to nonemployees will be aligned with the requirements for share-based payments granted to employees. Under the ASU 2018-07, the measurement of equity-classified nonemployee share-based payments will be fixed on the grant date, as defined in ASC 718, and will use the term nonemployee vesting period, rather than requisite service period. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted if financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company adopted ASU 2018-07 on the January 1, 2019. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 

Management reviewed currently issued pronouncements and does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Reclassification of Expenses

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, certain expenses were reclassified in the financial statements, which had no material effect.

 

3.

CAPITAL STOCK

 

Preferred Stock

As of April 11, 2018, the Board of Directors authorized an increase in shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share to 550,000,000 shares from 750,000 shares. The Board adopted a Certificate of Designation establishing the rights, preferences, privileges and other terms of Series D preferred stock and Series D-1 preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. The Board authorized and approved 400,000,000 shares of Series D and 50,000,000 shares of Series D-1 preferred stock.

 

Series C

On March 14, 2017, the Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 1,000 shares of Series C preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, to T. Riggs Eckelberry in exchange for his continued employment with the Company. The purchase price of the Series C preferred stock was $0.0001 per share representing a total purchase price of $0.10 for 1,000 shares.

 

Series D

On April 13, 2018, the Board adopted resolutions creating a series of shares of convertible preferred stock designated 400,000,000 shares as 0% Series D preferred stock (the “Series D preferred stock”) with a par value of $0.0001. The shares of Series D preferred stock did not have a dividend rate or liquidation preference and did not carry any voting rights. As of August 14, 2018, the Series D preferred stock were cancelled, and exchanged for Series E preferred shares.

 

Series D-1

On April 13, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation for its Series D-1 Convertible preferred stock (the “Series D-1 preferred stock”) with the Secretary of State of Nevada designating 50,000,000 shares of its authorized preferred stock as Series D-1 preferred stock. The shares of Series D-1 preferred stock have a par value of $0.0001 per share. The shares of Series D-1 preferred stock do not have a dividend rate or liquidation preference. Each share of Series D-1 preferred stock is convertible into one share of common stock. The shares of Series D-1 preferred stock do not carry any voting rights. At no time may all or a portion of the Series D-1 preferred stock be converted if the number of shares of common stock to be issued pursuant to such conversion would exceed, when aggregated with all other shares of common stock owned by the holder at such time, the number of shares of common stock that would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of all of the common stock outstanding at such time, which amount may be increased to 9.99% at the holders discretion upon 61 days written notice. The Company issued an aggregate of 38,500,000 Series D-1 preferred shares for services. As of June 30, 2019, there were 38,500,000 Series D-1 preferred shares issued and outstanding.

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3.

CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)

 

Preferred Stock (Continued)

 

Series E

On August 14, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation for its 0% Series E Convertible preferred stock (the “Series E preferred stock”) with the Secretary of State of Nevada designating 4,000,000 shares of its authorized preferred stock as Series E preferred stock. The shares of Series E preferred stock have a par value of $0.0001 per share. The shares of Series E preferred stock do not have a dividend rate or liquidation preference. Each share of Series E preferred stock is convertible into a number of shares of common stock equal to the greater of (A) 100 shares of common stock and (B) the number of shares of common stock the holder would have received pursuant to such holder’s respective subscription agreement if the preferred shares were priced based on the average closing sale price of the common stock during the three trading days prior to the date the holder requests a conversion, provided the lowest price for which an adjustment will be made is 50% of the purchase price paid by any purchase of the Series E preferred stock. The shares of Series E preferred stock do not carry any voting rights. At no time may all or a portion of the Series E preferred stock be converted if the number of shares of common stock to be issued pursuant to such conversion would exceed, when aggregated with all other shares of common stock owned by the holder at such time, the number of shares of common stock that would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of all of the common stock outstanding at such time, which amount may be increased to 9.99% at the holders discretion upon 61 days written notice. As of June 30, 2019, there were 2,139,649 shares of Series E preferred stock issued and outstanding. In connection with the issuance of the Series E preferred stock, the Company also issued one hundred warrants to purchase shares of common stock for each share of Series E preferred stock.

 

Series F

On August 14, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation for its Series F Convertible preferred stock (the “Series F preferred stock”) with the Secretary of State of Nevada designating 6,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock. The shares of Series F preferred stock have a par value of $0.0001 per share. The shares of Series F preferred stock have a liquidation preference of stated value per share of $1,000 per share plus any accrued but unpaid dividends thereon before any distribution or payment may be made to the holders of any common stock or any other series of capital stock (other than the Series B Preferred Stock) then-existing or thereinafter created. The stated value of Series F preferred stock is $1,000 per share and holders of Series F preferred stock are entitled to cumulative dividends at the annual rate of 8% of the stated value, payable quarterly. The shares of Series F preferred stock do not carry any voting rights. The Company may, in its sole discretion, at any time while the Series F preferred stock is outstanding, redeem all or any portion of the outstanding Series preferred stock at a price equal to the stated value, plus any accrued but unpaid dividends. The Company may exercise such redemption right by providing a minimum of 5 days written notice of such redemption to the Holders. In the event the Company exercises such redemption right for less than all of the then-outstanding shares of Series F preferred stock, the Company shall redeem the outstanding shares of the Holders of a pro-rata basis. The Series F is mandatorily redeemable on September 1, 2020. The Series F Preferred Stock is not convertible into common stock. As of June 30, 2019, the Company accrued dividends in the amount of $33,560. As of June 30, 2019, there were 1,678 shares of Series F preferred stock issued and outstanding.

 

Series G

On January 16, 2019, the Company filed a Series G Certificate of Designation with the Nevada Secretary of State (the “Series G Designation”). Pursuant to the Series G Designation, the Company may issue up to 6,000 shares of Series G preferred stock, each share having a stated value of $1,000 per share and holders of Series G preferred stock are entitled to cumulative dividends at the annual rate of 8% of the stated value, payable quarterly. Pursuant to certain subscription agreements entered into with purchasers of the Series G preferred stock, each purchaser shall receive shares of the Company’s common stock equal to an amount of, for each share of Series G preferred stock purchased, five hundred dollars ($500) divided by the closing price on the date the Company receives the executed subscription documents and purchase price from such investor. Between January 16, 2019 and March 20, 2019, the Company entered into subscription agreements with certain accredited investors pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate of 530 shares of the Company’s Series G preferred stock for an aggregate purchase price of $530,000. As of June 30, 2019, the Company issued an aggregate of 165,598,887 shares of its common stock to certain holders of its Series G preferred stock. As of June 30, 2019, the Company accrued dividends in the amount of $10,600.

 

Series I / J

On April 3, 2019, the Company filed a Series I Certificate of Designation (the “Series I COD”) for its Series I Preferred Stock (the “Series I”) and a Series J Certificate of designation (the “Series J COD”) for its Series J Preferred Stock (the “Series J”) with the Nevada Secretary of State. Pursuant to the Series I COD, the Company designated 4,000 shares of preferred stock as Series I. The Series I has a stated value of $1,000 per share. Series I holders are entitled to cumulative dividends at the annual rate of 8% of the stated value, payable quarterly within 60 days from the end of each fiscal quarter. The Series I will not be entitled to any voting rights except as may be required by applicable law, and will not be convertible into common stock. The Company will have the right to redeem the Series I at any time while the Series I are outstanding at a price equal to the stated value plus any accrued but unpaid dividends. The Company will be required to redeem the Series I two years following the date that is the later of the (i) final closing of the tranche (as designated in the applicable subscription agreement) or (ii) the expiration date of the tranche that such shares to be redeemed were a part of. Pursuant to the Series J COD, the Company designated 100,000 shares of preferred stock as Series J. The Series J has a stated value of $1,000 per share and holders will be entitled to receive dividends on an as-converted basis with the Company’s common stock. The Series J preferred stock is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Series J COD, which includes certain Make-Good Shares for certain holders of the Company’s previously disclosed Series F preferred stock and Series G preferred stock. As of June 30, 2019, the Company issued an aggregate of 797.4 shares of its Series I preferred stock and 398.7 shares of its Series J preferred stock. As of June 30, 2019, the Company accrued dividends in the amount of $10,432.

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3. CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)

 

Preferred Stock (Continued)

 

Series K / L

On June 3, 2019, the Company executed a Series K Certificate of Designation (the “Series K COD”) for its Series K Preferred Stock (the “Series K”) and a Series L Certificate of designation (the “Series L COD”) for its Series L Preferred Stock (the “Series L”). Pursuant to the Series K COD, the Company designated 4,000 shares of preferred stock as Series K. The Series K has a stated value of $1,000 per share. Series K holders are entitled to cumulative dividends at the annual rate of 8% of the stated value, payable quarterly within 60 days from the end of each fiscal quarter. The Series K will not be entitled to any voting rights except as may be required by applicable law, and will not be convertible into common stock. The Company will have the right to redeem the Series K at any time while the Series K are outstanding at a price equal to the stated value plus any accrued but unpaid dividends. The Company will be required to redeem the Series K two years following the date that is the later of the (i) final closing of the tranche (as designated in the applicable subscription agreement) or (ii) the expiration date of the tranche that such shares to be redeemed were a part of. Pursuant to the Series L COD, the Company designated 100,000 shares of preferred stock as Series L. The Series L has a stated value of $1,000 per share and holders will be entitled to receive dividends on an as-converted basis with the Company’s common stock. The Series L preferred stock is convertible into validly-issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of the Company’s common stock, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Series L COD, which includes certain Make-Good Shares for certain holders of the Company’s previously disclosed investment rounds. As of June 30, 2019, the Company issued an aggregate of 87.5 shares of its Series K preferred stock and 43.75 shares of its Series L preferred stock. As of June 30, 2019, the Company accrued dividends in the amount of $118.

 

Common Stock

On April 23, 2019, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to effectuate an increase to the number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company from 8,000,000,000 to 16,000,000,000. 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2019

The Company issued 1,285,227,966 shares of common stock upon conversion of convertible promissory notes in an aggregate principal amount of $384,588, and a default settlement of $60,775, plus interest in the amount of $79,082, with an aggregate fair value loss on conversion of debt in the amount of $747,556, based upon conversion prices of $0.0003 to $0.0018.

 

The Company issued 426,007,381 shares of common stock for services at fair value of $383,334.

 

The Company issued 165,598,887 shares of common stock through a private placement for purchase of Series G preferred stock.

 

Six months ended June 30, 2018

The Company issued 13,193,638 shares of common stock upon conversion of convertible promissory notes in an aggregate principal in the amount of $88,000, plus interest in the amount of $30,743, with an aggregate fair value loss on conversion of debt in the amount of $263,790, based upon conversion prices of $0.019 to $0.0329.

 

The Company issued 26,452,621 shares of common stock for services at fair value of $752,914.

 

4. CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES

 

As of June 30, 2019, the outstanding convertible promissory notes are summarized as follows:

 

Convertible Promissory Notes   $ 3,706,710  
Less current portion     3,308,582  
Total long-term liabilities   $ 398,128  

 

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4. CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES (Continued)

 

Maturities of long-term debt for the next four years are as follows:

 

Period Ending      
June 30, 2019   Amount  
2020     3,308,582  
2021     325,000  
2022     -  
2023     73,128  
    $ 3,706,710  

 

The remaining balance in convertible promissory notes as of June 30, 2019 was $3,706,710.

 

On various dates, the Company issued unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”), that matured during the period and were extended sixty (60) days from the effective date of each Note. The Notes bear interest at 10% per annum. The Notes may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at conversion prices ranging from the lesser of $2.10 to $4.90 (subject to adjustment for stock splits, dividends, combinations and other similar transactions) or 50% of the lowest trade price on any trade day following issuance of the Notes.  In addition, for as long as the Notes or other convertible notes in effect between the purchaser and the Company are outstanding, if the Company issues any security with terms more favorable than the terms of the Notes or such other convertible notes or a term was not similarly provided to the purchaser of the Notes or such other convertible notes, then such more favorable or additional term shall, at the purchaser’s option, become part of the Notes and such other convertible notes. The conversion feature of the Notes was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines because of the reset conversion features of the Notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company issued 515,481,277 shares of common stock, upon conversion of $142,300 in principal, plus accrued interest of $63,247, with a fair value loss on settlement of $299,284. As of June 30, 2019, the Notes had an aggregate remaining balance of $1,137,000.

 

As of December 31, 2018, the unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “OID Notes”) had an aggregate remaining principal balance of $143,228, The OID Notes included an original issue discount and one time interest, which has been fully amortized. The OID Notes matured on June 30, 2018, and were extended through June 30, 2023. The OID Notes were convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price initially of $15.31. After the amendment, the conversion price changed to the lesser of $2.80 per share, or b) fifty percent (50%) of the lowest trade price of common stock recorded since the original effective date of this note, or c) the lowest effective price per share granted to any person or entity after the effective date.  The conversion feature of the notes was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines, because of the reset conversion features of the notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company issued 140,222,222 shares of common stock upon conversion of $70,100 in principal, with a fair value loss on conversion of debt in the amount of $126,144. As of June 30, 2019, the remaining balance on the note was $73,128.

 

The Company issued various, unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “2015-2016 Notes”), on various dates ending on May 19, 2016. The 2015-2016 Notes matured and were extended from the date of each tranche through maturity dates ending on May 19, 2020. The 2015-2016 Notes bear interest at 10% per annum. The 2015-2016 Notes may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at conversion prices ranging from the lesser of $0.70 to $2.80 (subject to adjustment for stock splits, dividends, combinations and other similar transactions) or 50% of the lowest trade price on any trade day following issuance of the 2015-2016 Notes.  The conversion feature of the 2015-2016 Notes was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines because of the reset conversion features of the 2015-2016 Notes. The remaining balance of the 2015-2016 Notes as of June 30, 2019, was $1,325,000.

 

The Company issued a convertible note (the “Dec 2015 Note”) in exchange for an accounts payable in the amount of $432,048, which could be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock after December 31, 2015. The Dec 2015 Note was accounted for under ASC 470, whereby, a beneficial conversion feature was recorded at time of issuance. The Dec 2015 Note did not meet the criteria of a derivative, and was accounted for as a beneficial conversion feature, which was amortized over the life of the Dec 2015 Note and recognized as interest expense in the financial statements. On January 1, 2016, the Dec 2015 Note met the criteria of a derivative and was accounted for under ASC 815. The Dec 2015 Note has zero stated interest rate, and the conversion price shall be equal to 75% of the average three lowest last sale prices traded during the 25 trading days immediately prior to conversion. As of June 30, 2019, the remaining balance on the Dec 2015 Note was $167,048.

 

The Company issued a convertible note (the “Sep 2016 Note”) in exchange for an accounts payable in the amount of $430,896, which could be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock after September 15, 2016. The Sep 2016 Note was accounted for under ASC 470, whereby, a beneficial conversion feature was recorded at time of issuance. On September 15, 2016, the Sep 2016 Note met the criteria of a derivative and was accounted for under ASC 815. The Sep 2016 Note has zero stated interest rate, and the conversion price shall be equal to 75% of the average three lowest last sale prices traded during the 25 trading days immediately prior to conversion. The Sep 2016 Note did not meet the criteria of a derivative at the time it was entered into, and was accounted for as a beneficial conversion feature, which was amortized over the life of the Sep 2016 Note and recognized as interest expense in the financial statements. The conversion feature of the Sep 2016 Note was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines because of the reset conversion feature of the Sep 2016 Note. As of June 30, 2019, the remaining balance on the Sep 2016 Note was $430,896.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED

JUNE 30, 2019

 

4. CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES (Continued)

 

The Company issued various unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “Jan-Aug 2018 Notes”), in the aggregate amount of $293,000 on various dates from January 24, 2018 thru August 28, 2018. The Jan-Aug 2018 Notes matures on dates from January 24, 2018 thru August 28, 2019. The Jan-Aug 2018 Notes bear interest at 10% per annum. The Jan-Aug 2018 Notes may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a variable conversion price of 61% of the lowest one (1) trading day during the ten (10) trading days prior to conversion. The conversion feature of the Jan-Aug 2018 Notes was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines because of the reset conversion features of the Jan-Aug 2018 Notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company issued 148,027,924 shares of common stock, upon conversion of principal in the amount of $81,000, plus accrued interest of $5,903, and a loss on settlement of $40,500, with a fair value loss on conversion of debt in the amount of $99,667. The Company recorded amortization of debt discount, which was recognized as interest expense in the amount of $42,260 during the six months ended June 30, 2019. As of June 30, 2019, the Jan-Aug 2018 Notes were fully converted.

 

The Company issued two (2) unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “Feb 2018 Notes”), in the aggregate principal amount of $157,500 (each in the amount of $78,750) on February 23, 2018. The Feb 2018 Notes had a maturity date of February 23, 2019, and bear interest at 10% per annum. The first of the two Feb 2018 Notes shall be paid for by the Buyer. The second of the two Feb 2018 Notes shall initially be paid for by the issuance of an offsetting $78,750 secured note issued to the Company by the Buyer. The first of the two notes was funded with cash and the Company must agree to the funding of the second of the two Feb 2018 Notes, before it can be funded with cash. The second of the two Feb 2018 Notes is secured by assets of the Buyer having a fair market value of at least $78,750. The second of the Feb 2018 Notes was issued on August 23, 2018 in the amount of $78,750. The second of the Feb 2018 Notes may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.03 or 50% discount of the lowest trading price during the twenty (20) trading days prior to conversion. The conversion feature of the Feb 2018 Notes was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines because of the reset conversion features of the Feb 2018 Notes. During the period ended June 30, 2019, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the investor in the amount of $20,275 (50% of the outstanding balance of $40,550), based on the outstanding balance due and payable under the Notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company issued 153,329,894 shares of common stock, upon conversion of principal in the amount of $40,550, plus accrued interest of $5,206, and a loss on settlement of $20,275, with a fair value loss on conversion of debt of $131,781. The Company recorded amortization of debt discount, which was recognized as interest expense in the amount of $50,702 during the six months ended June 30, 2019. As of June 30, 2019, the Note was fully converted.

 

The Company issued two (2) unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “Apr & May 2018 Notes”), in the aggregate amount of $300,000 on April 2, 2018 and May 31, 2018. The Apr & May 2018 Notes mature on April 2, 2019 and May 31, 2019, respectively. The Apr & May 2018 Notes bear interest at 10% per annum. The Apr & May 2018 Notes may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a variable conversion price of 50% of the lesser of the lowest trading price twenty five (25) trading days prior to conversion. The conversion feature of the Apr & May 2018 Notes was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines because of the reset conversion features of the Notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company issued 25,000,000 shares of common stock upon conversion of principal in the amount of $6,523, plus accrued interest of $4,727, with a fair value loss on conversion of $16,250. On March 13, 2019, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the investor in the amount of $570,000, based on the outstanding balance due and payable under the Apr & May 2018 Notes. The Company set up a reserve of 5,261,538,462 shares of common stock of the Company for issuance upon conversion by the investor of the amounts owed under the Notes, in accordance with the terms of the Notes, including, but no limited to the beneficial ownership limitations contained in the Notes. In addition to the foregoing, upon the sale by the investor of the settlement shares as delivered to the investor by the Company, resulting in total net proceeds less than the settlement value, the investor is entitled to additional settlement shares of the Company’s common stock. If after the investor has sold all settlement shares, the investor delivers a written notice to the Company certifying that the investor is entitled to additional settlement shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Make-Whole Shares”). The number of make-whole shares being equal to the greater of ((i) zero and (ii) the quotient of (1) the difference of (x) the settlement value with respect to each sale of shares by the Investor after the delivery of the Settlement Shares, minus (y) the aggregate net consideration received by the Investor from the resale of all shares of common stock issued by the Company, divided by (2) the average trailing closing price for ten (10) trading days for the shares immediately preceding the date of delivery of the make-whole shares. The Company recorded amortization of debt discount, which was recognized as interest expense in the amount of $51,605 during the six months ended June 30, 2019. As of June 30, 2019, the remaining balance on the Apr & May 2018 Notes were $542,752, plus accrued interest of $27,248, which includes the settlement.

 

The Company issued an unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “Nov 2018 Note”), in the sum amount of $75,000 on November 30, 2018. The Nov 2018 Note matures on November 30, 2019. The Nov 2018 Note bears interest at 10% per annum. The Nov 2018 Note may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a fixed conversion price of $0.05 per share or 50% of the average three (3) lowest trading prices twenty (20) trading days prior to conversion. The conversion feature of the Nov 2018 Note was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines because of the reset conversion features of the Notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company issued 303,166,649 shares of common stock upon conversion of principal in the amount of $44,114, with a fair value loss on conversion of debt in the amount of $74,430. The Company recorded amortization of debt discount, which was recognized as interest expense in the amount of $1,438 during the six months ended June 30, 2019. As of June 30, 2019, the remaining balance on the Nov 2018 Note was $30,886.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED

JUNE 30, 2019

 

4. CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES (Continued)

 

We evaluated the financing transactions in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and determined that the conversion feature of the convertible promissory notes was not afforded the exemption for conventional convertible instruments due to its variable conversion rate. The note has no explicit limit on the number of shares issuable so they did not meet the conditions set forth in current accounting standards for equity classification. The Company elected to recognize the note under paragraph 815-15-25-4, whereby, there would be a separation into a host contract and derivative instrument. The Company elected to initially and subsequently measure the note in its entirety at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The Company recorded a derivative liability representing the imputed interest associated with the embedded derivative. The derivative liability is adjusted periodically according to the stock price fluctuations.

 

The derivative liability recognized in the financial statements as of June 30, 2019 was $13,025,486.

 

5. DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

 

We evaluated the financing transactions in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and determined that the conversion feature of the convertible promissory note was not afforded the exemption for conventional convertible instruments due to its variable conversion rate. The note has no explicit limit on the number of shares issuable so they did not meet the conditions set forth in current accounting standards for equity classification. The Company elected to recognize the note under paragraph 815-15-25-4, whereby, there would be a separation into a host contract and derivative instrument. The Company elected to initially and subsequently measure the note in its entirety at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The Company recorded a derivative liability representing the imputed interest associated with the embedded derivative. The derivative liability is adjusted periodically per the stock price fluctuations.

 

The convertible notes issued and described in Note 4 do not have fixed settlement provisions because their conversion prices are not fixed. The conversion feature has been characterized as derivative liabilities to be re-measured at the end of every reporting period with the change in value reported in the statement of operations.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company converted $384,588 in principal of convertible promissory notes, plus accrued interest of $79,082, and a loss on settlement of debt in the amount of $60,775. As a result of the conversion of these notes and the change in fair value of the remaining notes, the Company recorded a loss on conversion of debt in the amount of $767,831 in the statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2019. At June 30, 2019, the fair value of the derivative liability was $13,025,486.

 

For purpose of determining the fair market value of the derivative liability for the embedded conversion, the Company used the Binomial lattice valuation model. The significant assumptions used in the Binomial lattice valuation model for the derivative are as follows:

 

      6/30/19  
Risk free interest rate     1.75% - 2.27 %
Stock volatility factor     102.0% - 285.0 %
Weighted average expected option life     1 months - 5 years  
Expected dividend yield     None  

 

6. RESTRICTED STOCK AND WARRANTS

 

Restricted Stock to CEO

On May 12, 2016, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “RSGA”) with its Chief Executive Officer, Riggs Eckelberry, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The RSGA provides for the issuance of up to 1,714,286 shares of the Company’s common stock provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported in the Company’s quarterly or annual financial statements, the Company will issue up to 857,143 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue up to 857,143 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED

JUNE 30, 2019

 

6. RESTRICTED STOCK AND WARRANTS (Continued)

 

On August 10, 2016, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “August RSGA”) with its Chief Executive Officer, Riggs Eckelberry, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the August RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The August RSGA provides for the issuance of up to 1,714,286 shares of the Company’s common stock to the CEO provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue up to 857,143 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue up to 857,143 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

On May 16, 2018, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “May RSGA”) with its Chief Executive Officer, Riggs Eckelberry, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the May RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The May RSGA provides for the issuance of up to 30,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the CEO provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue up to 15,000,000 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue up to 15,000,000 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

On September 28, 2018, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “September RSGA”) with its Chief Executive Officer, Riggs Eckelberry, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the September RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The September RSGA provides for the issuance of up to 30,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the CEO provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue up to 15,000,000 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue up to 15,000,000 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

On April 19, 2019, the Company entered into Restricted Stock Grant Agreements (the “April RSGA”) with its Chief Executive Officer, Riggs Eckelberry to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the April RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The April RSGA provide for the issuance of up to an aggregate of 30,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the CEO provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue up to an aggregate of 15,000,000 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC reports, the Company will issue up to an aggregate of 15,000,000 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED

JUNE 30, 2019

 

6. RESTRICTED STOCK AND WARRANTS (Continued)

 

Restricted Stock to Employees and Consultants

On May 12, 2016, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “Employee RSGAs”) with two employees, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the Employee RSGAs are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The Employee RSGAs provide to each of the employees the issuance of up to 857,143 shares of the Company’s common stock to the employee provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported in the Company’s quarterly or annual financial statements, the Company will issue to each of the employees up to 428,571 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue to each of the employees up to 428,571 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

 

On August 10, 2016, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “Consultants RSGA”) with two consultants, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the Consultants RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The Consultants RSGA provides to each of the consultants the issuance of up to 285,714 shares of the Company’s common stock provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue to each of the consultants up to 142,857 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue to each of the consultants up to 142,857 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

On November 10, 2017, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “Nov Employee RSGA”) with an employee, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the Nov Employee RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The Nov Employee RSGA provides the issuance of up to 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue to the employee up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue to the employee up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED

JUNE 30, 2019

 

6. RESTRICTED STOCK AND WARRANTS (Continued)

 

On May 16, 2018, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “Employee and Consultant RSGA”) with one employee and one consultant, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the Employee and Consultant RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The Employee and Consultant RSGA provides to the employee and consultant the issuance of an aggregate of 4,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue to the employee and consultant an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares in common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue to the employee and consultant an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

On August 9, 2018, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “Employee and Consultants RSGA”) with three consultants and one employee, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the Employee and Consultants RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The Employee and Consultants RSGA provides to the employee and consultants the issuance of an aggregate of 8,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue to the employee and consultants in various amounts an aggregate of 4,250,000 shares in common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue to the employee and consultants in various amounts an aggregate of 4,250,000 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

On September 28, 2018, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “Sep 2018 Consultants RSGA”) with two consultants, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the Sep 2018 Consultants RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The Sep 2018 Consultants RSGA provides to the consultants the issuance of an aggregate of 27,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue to the consultants in various amounts an aggregate of 13,500,000 shares in common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue to the consultants in various amounts an aggregate of 13,500,000 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

On April 19, 2019, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “Apr 2019 RSGAs”) with three board members and five consultants, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the Apr 2019 RSGAs are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The Apr 2019 RSGAs provide to the consultants and board members the issuance of an aggregate of 60,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue to the board members and consultants in various amounts an aggregate of 30,000,000 shares in common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports, the Company will issue to the board members and consultants in various amounts an aggregate of 30,000,000 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED

JUNE 30, 2019

 

6. RESTRICTED STOCK AND WARRANTS (Continued)

 

Warrants

As of June 30, 2019, the Company issued no warrants during the period. A summary of the Company’s warrant activity and related information follows for the six months ended June 30, 2019:

 

    June 30, 2019  
          Weighted  
    Number     average  
    of     exercise  
    Warrants     price  
Outstanding -beginning of the period     250,912,025     $ 0.24  
Granted     -       -  
Exercised     -       -  
Forfeited/Expired     (6,824,924 )   $ 0.12  
Outstanding - end of the period     244,087,101     $ 0.25  

 

At June 30, 2019, the weighted average remaining contractual life of warrants outstanding:

 

                  Weighted  
                  Average  
                  Remaining  
Exercisable     Warrants     Warrants     Contractual  
Prices     Outstanding     Exercisable     Life (years)  
$ 0.250       244,087,101       244,087,101       2.37  
          244,087,101       244,087,101          

 

At June 30, 2019, the aggregate intrinsic value of the warrants outstanding was $0.

 

7. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

 

Equipment Contracts

Revenues and related costs on equipment contracts are recognized as the performance obligations for work are satisfied over time in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Under ASC 606, revenue and associated profit, will be recognized as the customer obtains control of the goods and services promised in the contract (i.e., performance obligations). All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are charged to the periods as incurred. However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss as it is determined.

 

The following table represents a disaggregation of revenue by type of good or service from contracts with customers for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:

 

    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2019     2018  
Equipment Contracts   $ 1,199,080     $ 1,864,686  
Component Sales     488,265       624,564  
Services Sales     59,620       49,286  
Licensing Fees     10,000       45,607  
    $ 1,756,965     $ 2,584,143  

 

Revenue recognition for other sales arrangements, such as sales for components, service and licensing fees will remain materially consistent.

 

Contract assets represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed on contracts in progress. Contract liabilities represents billings in excess of revenues recognized on contracts in progress. Assets and liabilities related to long-term contracts are included in current assets and current liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets, as they will be liquidated in the normal course of the contract completion. The contract asset for the six months ending June 30, 2019 was $264,470 and for the year ending December 31, 2018 was $111,001. The contract liability for the six months ending June 30, 2019 was $16,641 and for the year ending December 31, 2018 was $112,894.

 

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ORIGINCLEAR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED

JUNE 30, 2019

 

8.

FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

Convertible Note Receivable

The Company purchased a 10% convertible note in the amount of $80,000, through a private placement with Water Technologies International, Inc (“WTII”). The Note is convertible into common stock of WTII at a price of 65% of the lowest trading price for the ten (10) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date. The conversion price shall not be lower than a price of $0.0001 per share. The Note bears a default clause, which increases the rate of interest to 20% automatic late fee on the unpaid balance, plus the monthly interest increases to 20%, if the accrued interest is not paid per the agreement every six months. As of June 30, 2019, the issuer defaulted on the convertible note, and was charged $16,980 in interest for the period. As of June 30, 2019, the note included principal of $80,000 plus accrued interest of $29,879.

 

Fair value investment in Securities

  On May 15, 2018, the Company received 4,000 shares of WTII preferred stock for the use of OriginClear, Inc. technology associated with their proprietary electro water separation system. The stock was valued at fair market value of $0.0075 for a price of $30,000 on the date of issuance. The preferred shares are convertible into 4,000,000 shares of common stock. The Company analyzed the licensing agreement using ASU 606 to determine the timing of revenue recognition. The licensing of the intellectual property (IP) is distinct from the non-license goods or services and has significant standalone functionality that provides a benefit or value. The functionality will not change during the license period due to the licensor’s activities. Because the significant standalone functionality was delivered immediately, the revenue was recognized in the financial statements as of June 30, 2018. As of June 30, 2019, the fair value of the preferred shares was $18,400.

 

9. LOANS PAYABLE

 

Secured Loans Payable

The Company entered into short term loans with various lenders for capital expansion secured by the Company’s assets in the amount of $1,749,970, which included finance cost of $624,810. The finance cost was amortized over the terms of the loans, which have various maturity dates ranging from October 2018 through February 2019. The term of the loans ranged from two months to six months. The net balance as of June 30, 2019 was $512,465, less finance cost of $12,566 for a net balance of $499,899.

 

Promissory Note Payable

The Company entered into a promissory note payable on July 18, 2018 for the sum of $75,000. The principal consists of $67,500 plus a $7,500 origination fee. The interest is sixty-nine percent per annum. The monthly payments are $4,318, and the maturity date of the Note is August 1, 2028. The note is personally guaranteed by the Company’s CEO. 

 

As of June 30, 2019, the maturities are summarized as follows:

 

Promissory note payable   $ 74,931  
Less current portion     100  
Long term portion   $ 74,831  
         
Long term maturities for the next five years are as follows:        
2020   $ 297  
2021     419  
2022     693  
2023     820  
2024 thru 2028     72,702  
    $ 74,931  

 

LOAN PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY

 

The Company’s CEO loaned the Company $248,870 during the year ended December 31, 2018. The loans bear interest at various rates to be at various maturity dates. The funds were used for operating expenses. The principal balance as December 31, 2018 was $219,841. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company made principal payments in the amount of $31,633, leaving a balance of $188,208 as of June 30, 2019.

 

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ORIGINCLEAR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED

JUNE 30, 2019

 

10. CAPITAL LEASES

 

The Company entered into a capital lease for the purchase of equipment during the year ended December 31, 2018 with a purchase option at the end of the lease for $1.00.

 

Capital Lease – Equipment

The Company entered into a five (5) year equipment lease in the amount of $45,440, which was recorded as a capital lease. The lease is for a sixty (60) month term, and there are no escalation or renewal options associated with this lease. The lease has a purchase option to buy the equipment at the end of the lease for one dollar ($1). The monthly lease payments are $757 per month. The future minimum lease payments due as of June 30, 2019 total $31,462.

 

As of June 30, 2019, the maturities are summarized as follows:

 

Capital lease   $ 31,462  
Less current portion     9,088  
Total long-term liabilities   $ 22,374  

 

Long term maturities for the next four years are as follows:

 

Period Ending June 30,
2019   $ 9,088  
2020     9,088  
2021     9,088  
2022     4,198  
    $ 31,462  

 

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Operating Lease – Related Party

The Company entered into a month-to-month lease agreement with a shareholder of the Company for office space in McKinney, Texas at a base rent of $4,750 per month.

 

Warranty Reserve

Generally, a PWT project is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of completion, while certain areas of construction and materials may have guarantees extending beyond one year. The Company has various insurance policies relating to the guarantee of completed work, which in the opinion of management will adequately cover any potential claims. A warranty reserve has been provided under PWT based on the opinion of management and based on Company history in the amount of $20,000.

 

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12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Management has evaluated subsequent events according to the requirements of ASC TOPIC 855 and has determined that there are the following subsequent events:

 

Between July 5, 2019 and August 8, 2019, the Company entered into subscription agreements with certain accredited investors pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate of 625 shares of the Company’s Series K preferred stock for an aggregate purchase price of $625,000. The Company also issued an aggregate of 312.5 shares of its Series L preferred stock to the investors.

 

Between July 17, 2019 and August 8, 2019, holders of convertible notes, known in our filings as “Convertible Promissory Notes” converted an aggregate outstanding principal and interest amount of $68,087 into an aggregate of 680,866,641 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

In connection with certain one-time make good agreements, on July 31, 2019, the Company issued an aggregate of 27,672,956 shares of its common stock to certain holders of its common stock.

 

Between July 31, 2019 and August 2, 2019, the Company issued to consultants an aggregate of 38,333,333 shares of the Company’s common stock in lieu of cash considerations.

 

On August 14, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved amendments and new Restricted Stock Grant Agreements (the amended and new “Aug 2019 RSGAs”) for its Chief Executive Officer, Riggs Eckelberry, three members of the Board, five consultants and all full-time employees to create incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the Aug 2019 RSGAs are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The Aug 2019 RSGAs provide for the issuance of up to an aggregate of 779,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock as follows: 125,000,000 to the CEO, 20,000,000 to each of the other three members of the Board, an aggregate of 99,000,000 to five consultants, and an aggregate of 495,000,000 to all full-time employees provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve month period, the Company will issue in various amounts up to an aggregate of 389,500,000 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated operating profit ( Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization),  calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported as reported in the Company’s SEC reports, the Company will issue in various amounts up to an aggregate of 389,500,000 shares of its common stock. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance, including an alternate vesting election after two years.

 

On August 15, 2019 the Company issued to consultants an aggregate of 206,750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for services.

 

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

 

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which may include statements about our:

 

  business strategy;
     
  financial strategy;
     
  intellectual property;
     
  production;
     
  future operating results; and
     
  plans, objectives, expectations and intentions contained in this report that are not historical.

 

All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this report, regarding our strategy, intellectual property, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this report, the words “could,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements we make in this report are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved.  These statements may be found under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” as well as in this report generally.  Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this filing will in fact occur.

 

Organizational History

 

OriginClear, Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company” or “OriginClear”) was incorporated on June 1, 2007 under the laws of the State of Nevada. We have been engaged in business operations since June 2007. We recently moved into the commercialization phase of our business plan having previously been primarily involved in research, development and licensing activities. Our principal offices are located at 525 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, California 90013. Our main telephone number is (323) 939-6645. Our website address is www.OriginClear.com. In addition to announcing material financial information through our investor relations website, press releases, SEC filings and webcasts, we also intend to use the following social media channels as a means of disclosing information about our products, our planned financial and other announcements, our attendance at upcoming investor and industry conferences, and other matters and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD:

 

  OriginClear’s Twitter Account (https://twitter.com/OriginClear)
     
  OriginClear’s Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/OriginClear)
     
  OriginClear’s LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/2019598)

 

The information we post through these social media channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these accounts, in addition to following the company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls and webcasts. This list may be updated from time to time.

 

We have not incorporated by reference into this report the information in, or that can be accessed through, our website or social media channels, and you should not consider it to be a part of this report.

 

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Overview of Business

 

Our mission is to provide expertise, technology, and capital to help make clean water available for all. Specifically, we have the following initiatives:

 

1. We license our technology worldwide to treat heavily polluted waters and also to remove harmful micro-contaminants from drinking water, using minimal energy, chemicals, and materials.

 

2. We are building a network of customer-facing water brands to expand our global market presence and our technical expertise.

 

3. We develop new business models, such as our WaterChain™ concept to fund next-generation water recycling systems that can propel the world’s water supply forward into a cleaner future. This project is currently in a research and development phase.

 

Water is our most valuable resource, and the mission of OriginClear is to improve the quality of water and help return it to its original and clear condition.

 

OriginClear Group

 

Outsourcing is a fast-growing reality in water treatment. Tougher regulations, water scarcities and general outsourcing trends are driving industrial and agricultural water treatment users to delegate their water problem to service providers. As Global Water Intelligence pointed out in their report on October 30, 2015,  “Water is often perceived as a secondary importance, with end-users increasingly wanting to focus solely on their own core business. This is driving a move away from internal water personnel towards external service experts to take control of water aspects.”  External service experts are typically small–privately owned and locally operated. Consolidating these companies could lead to enormous economies of scale through sharing of best practices, technologies, and customers.

 

OriginClear is seeking to acquire companies to ​help industrial ​water users ​treat their ​water ​themselves, and often reuse ​it. ​We believe that assembling a group of water treatment companies is an opportunity for significant growth and increased Company value for the stockholders.

 

On November 6, 2018, the Company announced it retained TCA Capital International Group (“TCA”) for a range of services including identifying potential merger, acquisition, divestiture, consolidation or other combination opportunities and negotiating, structuring and advising in connection with potential M&A Transactions.

  

The Company cautions that suitable acquisition candidates may not be identified and even if identified a definitive agreement may not be reached.

 

Progressive Water Treatment Inc.

 

Since October 1, 2015, Dallas-based Progressive Water Treatment Inc. (“PWT”) has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. PWT is a versatile designer, builder and service provider for a wide range of industrial water treatment applications.

 

With the PWT and future potential acquisitions, the creation of the Modular Water Systems division which is housed in PWT, and integrating its proprietary technology, OriginClear aims to offer a complementary, end-to-end offering to serve growing corporate demand for outsourced water treatment.

   

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PWT’s Business

 

Since 1995, PWT has been designing and manufacturing a complete line of water treatment systems for municipal, industrial and pure water applications. PWT designs and manufactures a complete line of water treatment systems for municipal, industrial and pure water applications. Its uniqueness is its ability to gain an in-depth understanding of customer’s needs and then to design and build an integrated water treatment system using multiple technologies to provide a complete, not partial solution.

   

To solve customer needs, PWT utilizes a wide range of technologies, including chemical injection, media filters, membrane, ion exchange and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) technology in turnkey systems. The company also offers a broad range of services including maintenance contracts, retrofits and replacement assistance. In addition, PWT rents equipment in contracts of varying duration. Customers are primarily served in the United States and Canada, with the company’s reach extending worldwide from Siberia to Argentina to the Middle East.

 

PWT is also a certified manufacturer of products using OriginClear’s proprietary Electro Water Separation™ and Advanced Oxidation (AOx™) technologies, building these on behalf of OriginClear licensees.

 

In the first quarter of 2019, the Company grew the manufacturer’s representative network of its operating units, Progressive Water Treatment (“PWT”) (www.progressivewater.com) and Modular Water Systems (“MWS”) (www.modularwater.com).

 

Modular Water Systems

 

On July 19, 2018, the Company announced the launch of its Modular Water Treatment Division, offering a unique product line of prefabricated water transport and treatment systems. Daniel “Dan” Early P.E. (Professional Engineer) heads the new division and along with the intellectual property which the Company licensed exclusively worldwide for three years, brought a following of prospective customers. On July 25, 2018, MWS received its first order, for a brewery wastewater treatment plant.

 

With PWT and other companies as fabricators and assemblers, MWS designs, manufactures and delivers prefabricated water transport (pump stations) and wastewater treatment plant (“WWTP”) products to customers and end-users that have to clean their own wastewater. It uses Structurally Reinforced Thermoplastic (“SRTP”) materials to focus on patented developing water and wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems that have high performance and sustainability. Typical customers may include schools, small communities, institutional facilities, real estate developments, factories, and industrial parks. Dan Early has pioneered the use of heavy reinforced plastic materials to create modular “water-systems-in-a-box”. Not only is reinforced thermoplastic faster and cheaper to build, but it can have three times the lifespan, or more, compared with concrete-and-steel construction. His inventions have led to the patented Wastewater System & Method and four other patents, which OriginClear has licensed exclusively for the world.

 

Dan Early has been designing and building prepackaged pump stations and municipal wastewater treatment systems for over five years, with a career background of more than two decades of water engineering experience.

 

MWS designs, manufactures and implements advanced prepackaged wastewater treatment, pump stations and custom systems with primary focus on decentralized opportunities away from the very competitive large municipal wastewater treatment plants. These decentralized opportunities include: rural communities, housing developments, industrial sites, schools and many more. 

 

Expansion of the PWT and MWS Business-Lines

 

Beginning with its first installation, PWT built MWS components. We intend to expand this activity so that PWT can provide the production capability that MWS needs. This will include additional staffing particularly sales managers, engineers and project managers. In addition, we plan to expand the PWT facility with more engineering/project management space and another assembly building for MWS with fabrication tooling.

 

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As reported on February 5, 2019, and completed in April 2019, OriginClear has expanded its manufacturer’s representative network to serve both PWT and MWS for customer lead generation.

 

Technology Licensing Division

 

For its first eight years of operations, OriginClear focused on development and commercialization of its breakthrough Electro Water Separation™ technology. In 2015, the technology went into commercial phase, and the Company launched it as OriginClear Technologies, operating in parallel to the Group. The mission of OriginClear Technologies is to develop Electro Water Separation™ and achieve its full recognition as an international industry standard in treating our increasingly complex wastewater treatment challenges. For this purpose, OriginClear Technologies relies on an ongoing strong R&D and engineering activity for the development of its technology, while actively building its network of partners, licensees and joint venture partners for commercial development. A key element of this strategy is OriginClear (HK), OriginClear’s wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong that manages Asia-Pacific market development, with a special focus on China sales and manufacturing. While OriginClear Technologies focuses on developing and monetizing the Company’s internally-developed intellectual property, best practices and trade secrets, it is expected to do the same for technologies which may come in the future with the Group’s acquisition of profitable water treatment companies. 

 

The Technology

 

OriginClear is the proprietary developer of EWS, the high-speed, primarily chemical-free technology to clean up large quantities of water. It removes oils, suspended solids, certain dissolved solids, and pathogens, in a continuous and energy-efficient process. The Company originally developed this technology to solve the challenge of removing microalgae from a highly dilute state. The EWS technology remains the most efficient non-chemical, continuous mechanism for the concentration of live algae cells from water.

 

The electro-chemical process was then extended, first to cleaning up oil and gas waste water and most recently, to industrial, agricultural and urban effluents. These water treatment applications are entirely electrochemical in nature and do not rely on algae for its cleaning capabilities, which is a separate application of the technology. EWS is designed to be an early step in removal of oils, solids and pathogens; reducing the work that more expensive, downstream processes such as Ultra Filtration or Reverse Osmosis must do, therefore enabling more cost-efficient and high-volume water cleanup overall.

 

In March of 2016, OriginClear announced that it had successfully developed and proved Advanced Oxidation for its breakthrough water cleanup system, EWS. University laboratory tests have shown that EWS with Advanced Oxidation (EWS:AOx™) can now extract dissolved contaminants, which are otherwise difficult to remove without chemicals such as chlorine. Overall, the system has shown a dramatic reduction in Total Organic Compounds which includes all forms of organic contamination, solids, miscible or dissolved, to meet new stringent global discharge requirements.

 

Today, we are capable of pairing the two technologies as EWS:AOx™, or separately, as the application requires. OriginClear believes that its technology is valuable to the industry because it has the potential to greatly extend the life of membranes and filters by effectively treating very dirty, oily water, while reducing chemical use significantly.

 

OriginClear also believes that its Advanced Oxidation technology will help neutralize harmful micro-contaminants, such as industrial solvents, which is difficult or impossible to achieve with other technologies.

 

Overall, the system has shown a dramatic reduction in Total Organic Compounds which includes all forms of organic contamination, solids, miscible or dissolved, to meet new stringent global discharge requirements.

  

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Technology of the Operating Units

 

PWT Differentiation

 

PWT’s uniqueness lies in is its experience and expertise in building water treatment systems that are a complete solution for its customers using components and process technology from other equipment suppliers. This is a real benefit to its customers who too frequently are given partial solutions from other vendors who are trying to sell their own products. An example is a customer who only receives a pump and a filter cartridge, when they also need an ultrafiltration membrane system.

 

MWS Technology and Differentiation

 

As civil infrastructure ages and fails and as the costs for new and replacement infrastructure increase year over year, engineers and end-users are looking for new ways and methods of deploying water and wastewater systems that are less expensive (CAPEX) to deliver and much less expensive to own and operate (OPEX) with the mission intent of substantially increasing the replacement intervals (Life Cycle) currently experienced by conventional materials of construction and conventional product delivery models.

 

MWS leverages its total engineered solution capability with its emphasis on heavy plastic manufacturing to deliver product and infrastructure solutions that are radical departures from current steel and concrete systems. This represents a very attractive value proposition to consulting engineers and end-users where 98% of product and infrastructure solutions utilize concrete and steel materials for key system components. As such, MWS will focus on the rollout of its standardized heavy plastic pump station and smaller wastewater treatment systems product lines. The intent is to penetrate these two respective markets and capture a significant portion of the market opportunity over the next five years. Focus on these two product lines also represent the smallest investment in total in-house engineering resources which will substantially reduce expensive engineering labor costs. Both product lines utilize SRTP pipe to replace the custom designed and custom constructed concrete and steel systems used worldwide. The SRTP pipe is usually seen next to highways before it is buried for drainage.

 

SRTP includes both a profile wall design for self-standing (modulus) strength, and steel reinforced high-density polyethylene plastic. The use of SRTP allows: standardization of design, off-site manufacturing, up to a 100-year service life, faster on-site installation, corrosion resistance, reduced weight and lower costs. As a result, MWS’s pump stations and prepackaged waste water treatment processing (WWTP) systems cost less to manufacture and install, and have up to 3x or more the service life of conventional materials of construction.

 

MWS Intellectual Property

 

On June 25, 2018, Daniel Early granted the Company a worldwide, exclusive non-transferable license to intellectual property consisting of five issued US patents, and design software, CAD, marketing, design and specification documents (“Early IP”). We may contract with distribution channels (equipment distributors, oil service companies, water treatment companies, system integrators and engineering companies) of our choice to act on our behalf for the purpose of selling and integrating the Early IP.

  

The Early IP consists of combined protection on the materials and configurations of complete packaged water treatment systems, built into containers.

 

    Description   Patent Numbers   Date Patent Issued   Date Patent Expires
1   Wastewater System & Method   US 8,372,274 B2   Feb 12, 2013   Jul 16, 2031
        WO2011088197A2        
2   Steel Reinforced HDPE Rainwater Harvesting   US 8,561,633 B2   Oct 22, 2013   May 16, 2032
3   Wastewater Treatment System CIP   US 8,871,089 B2   Oct 28, 2014   May 7, 2032
4   Scum Removal System for Liquids   US 9,205,353 B2   Dec 8, 2015   Feb19, 2034
5   Portable, Steel Reinforced HDPE Pump Station CIP   US 9,217,244 B2   Dec 22, 2015   Oct 20, 2031

  

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With the rising need for local, point-of-use or point-of-discharge water treatment solutions, the Modular Water Systems licensed IP family is the core to a portable, integrated, transportable, plug-and-play system that, unlike other packaged solutions, can be manufactured in series, have a longer life and are more respectful of the environment.

 

WaterChain, Inc.

 

WaterChain, Inc. was incorporated in June, 2018. In December, 2018, the Board granted initial founder’s shares with the Company retaining 35 percent. On December 24, 2018, the Board agreed to issue Grants of Rights to Issue Future Tokens (GRAFTs), which have zero value, only on a complimentary basis to certain investors in OriginClear private placements, with only one such GRAFT being issued. WaterChain, Inc. is currently in research and development stage.

 

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) defines “critical accounting policies” as those that require application of management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. Not all of the accounting policies require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments or estimates. However, the following policies could be deemed to be critical within the SEC definition.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue when services are performed, and at the time of shipment of products, provided that evidence of an arrangement exists, title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, fees are fixed or determinable, and collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured.

 

Revenues and related costs on construction contracts are recognized as the performance obligations for work are satisfied over time in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Under ASC 606, revenue and associated profit, will be recognized as the customer obtains control of the goods and services promised in the contract (i.e., performance obligations). All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are charged to the periods as incurred. However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss, as it is determined. The Contract Asset represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed on contracts in progress. The Contract Liability represents billings in excess of revenues recognized on contracts in progress. 

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include estimates used to review the Company’s goodwill, impairments and estimations of long-lived assets, revenue recognition on percentage of completion type contracts, allowances for uncollectible accounts, inventory valuation, valuations of non-cash capital stock issuances and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable in the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Fair value of financial instruments requires disclosure of the fair value information, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, where it is practicable to estimate that value. As of June 30, 2019, the amounts reported for cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate the fair value because of their short maturities.

 

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

Management reviewed currently issued pronouncements during the three months ended June 30, 2019, and does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying condensed unaudited financial statements.

 

Results of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

Revenue and Cost of Sales

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2019, we had revenue of $1,014,922 compared to $1,250,604 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The cost of sales for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was $824,049 compared to $1,056,906 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. Revenue and cost of sales decreased primarily due to our subsidiary’s decrease in revenue, due to focusing on marketing of its products.

 

Our gross profit was $190,873 and $193,698 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 

 

Selling and Marketing Expenses

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2019, we had selling and marketing expenses of $354,849, compared to $541,761 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in investor relations and marketing expense.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses decreased by $82,723 to $584,241, for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $666,964 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in professional fees and dues and subscriptions.

 

Research and Development Cost

 

Research and development cost for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were $26,810 and $74,524, respectively. The decrease in research and development costs was primarily due to a decrease in salaries, durable items and other research and development costs.  

 

Other Income and (Expenses)

 

Other income and (expenses) for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were $(6,000,040) and $3,346,694, respectively. The increase in other income (expenses) of $9,346,734 was the result of an increase in non-cash accounts associated with the fair value of the derivatives in the amount of $9,540,299, an increase in loss on conversion of debt in the amount of $95,692, an increase in loss on settlement of convertible debt in the amount of $27,590, with a decrease in unrealized loss on investment securities in the amount of $16,600, with a decrease in other income in the amount of $24,923, a decrease in interest expense of $183,786, which includes non-cash amortization of debt discount of $13,528, a decrease in commitment fees in the amount of $140,978, and a decrease in loss on sale of asset of $406.

 

Net Income/(Loss)

 

Our net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was $6,786,171, compared to net income of $2,242,386 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The majority of the increase in net loss was due primarily to an increase in other expenses associated with the net change in derivative instruments estimated each period. These estimates are based on multiple inputs, including the market price of our stock, interest rates, our stock price, volatility, variable conversion prices based on market prices defined in the respective agreements and probabilities of certain outcomes based on managements’ estimates. These inputs are subject to significant changes from period to period, therefore, the estimated fair value of the derivative liabilities will fluctuate from period to period, and the fluctuation may be material. 

  

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Results of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

Revenue and Cost of Sales

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, we had revenue of $1,756,965 compared to $2,584,143 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $1,547,311 compared to $2,016,572 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Revenue and cost of sales decreased primarily due to our subsidiary’s decrease in revenue, due to focusing on marketing of its products.

 

Our gross profit was $209,654 and $567,571 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 

 

Selling and Marketing Expenses

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, we had selling and marketing expenses of $837,507, compared to $865,583 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was due to a decrease in investor relations and marketing expense.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses decreased by $200,379 to $1,171,314, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $1,371,693 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in professional fees, travel, payroll expense, and dues and subscriptions.

 

Research and Development Cost

 

Research and development cost for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were $50,760 and $118,063, respectively. The decrease in research and development costs was primarily due to a decrease in salaries, durable items and other research and development costs.    

 

Other Income and (Expenses)

 

Other income and (expenses) for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were $(5,245,683) and $(8,829,044), respectively. The decrease in other income (expenses) of $(3,583,361) was primarily the result of a decrease in non-cash accounts associated with the fair value of the derivatives in the amount of $4,075,833, a decrease in interest expense of $2,376, which includes non-cash amortization of debt discount of $146,005, and a decrease in other income of $5,887, a decrease in unrealized loss on investment securities of $9,400, and a decrease in loss on sale of asset in the amount of $406, a decrease in commitment fees of $326,884, with an increase in loss on settlement of convertible notes in the amount of $341,885, and an increase in loss on conversion of debt in the amount of $483,766.

 

Net Income/(Loss)

 

Our net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $7,117,443, compared to net loss of $10,645,930 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The majority of the decrease in net loss was due primarily to a decrease in other expenses associated with the net change in derivative instruments estimated each period. These estimates are based on multiple inputs, including the market price of our stock, interest rates, our stock price, volatility, variable conversion prices based on market prices defined in the respective agreements and probabilities of certain outcomes based on managements’ estimates. These inputs are subject to significant changes from period to period, therefore, the estimated fair value of the derivative liabilities will fluctuate from period to period, and the fluctuation may be material. 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. Significant factors in the management of liquidity are funds generated by operations, levels of accounts receivable and accounts payable and capital expenditures.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. The Company has not generated significant revenue, and has negative cash flows from operations, which raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern and appropriateness of using the going concern basis is dependent upon, among other things, raising additional capital and increasing sales. We obtained funds from our private placements during the six months ending June 30, 2019. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain restrictions on our operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders, in case of equity financing.

 

At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had cash of $430,473 and $609,144, respectively, and working capital deficit of $18,755,352 and $12,888,290, respectively.  The increase in working capital deficit was due primarily to an increase in non-cash derivative liabilities, convertible note receivable, deferred income, dividends payable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and loans payable, with a decrease in contracts receivable liabilities, cash and contract assets.

 

During the first six months of 2019, we raised $1,414,900 from the sale of preferred stock in private placements. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon raising capital from financing transactions and future revenue.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $1,339,533 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $952,975 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase in cash used in operating activities was primarily due to increase in deferred income.

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were $5,296 and $193,000, respectively. The decrease was due to limited investments in the current period.

 

Net cash flows provided by financing activities was $1,166,158 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to $1,144,686 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was due to an increase in proceeds from sales of preferred and common stock with a decrease in debt financing through convertible promissory notes. To date we have principally financed our operations through the sale of our common and preferred stock and the issuance of debt.

 

We do not have any material commitments for capital expenditures during the next twelve months. Although our proceeds from capital-raising transactions together with revenue from operations are currently sufficient to fund our operating expenses, we will need to raise additional funds in the future so that we can expand our operations. Therefore, our future operations are dependent on our ability to secure additional financing. Additional financing may not be available of acceptable terms or at all. Financing transactions may include the issuance of equity or debt securities, obtaining credit facilities, or other financing mechanisms. Furthermore, if we issue additional equity or debt securities, stockholders may experience additional dilution or the new equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of our common stock. The inability to obtain additional capital may restrict our ability to grow and may reduce our ability to continue to conduct business operations. If we are unable to obtain additional financing, we may have to curtail our marketing and development plans and possibly cease our operations.

 

We have estimated our current average burn, and believe that we have assets to ensure that we can function without liquidation over the next twelve months, due to our cash on hand, growing revenue, and our ability to raise money from our investor base. Based on the aforesaid, we believe we have the ability to continue our operations for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of operations.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, and results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.

    

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Pursuant to Rules 13a-15(b) and 15-d-15(b) under the Exchange Act, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. The term “disclosure controls and procedures”, as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Based on that evaluation and due to the lack of segregation of duties due to small Company staff size, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of the end of the period covered by this report. To address the deficiency, we performed additional analysis and other post-closing procedures in an effort to ensure our consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, management believes that the financial statements included in this report fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15f of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2019 that has materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting .

 

Limitations on Internal Controls

 

In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

We are not currently a party to, nor is any of our property currently the subject of, any material legal proceedings.  

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies. 

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company sold an aggregate of 87.5 shares of its Series K preferred stock and 43.75 shares of its Series L preferred stock to accredited investors for gross proceeds of $87,500.

 

In connection with the foregoing, the Company relied upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for transactions not involving a public offering.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

No disclosure required. 

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

  

Exhibit No.   Description
     
3.1   Certificate of Designation of Series K Preferred Stock filed with Secretary of State of Nevada August 14, 2019
3.2   Certificate of Designation of Series L Preferred Stock filed with Secretary of State of Nevada August 14, 2019
10.1   Form of Subscription Agreement for shares of Series K and L Preferred Stock
31.1   Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
32.1   Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
99.1   Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document*
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document*

 

* Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  ORIGINCLEAR, INC.
     
Dated: August 19, 2019 By: /s/ T. Riggs Eckelberry
   

T. Riggs Eckelberry

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Acting Chief Financial Officer

    (Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

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Exhibit 3.1

 

CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION

OF

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

ESTABLISHING THE DESIGNATIONS, PREFERENCES,

LIMITATIONS AND RELATIVE RIGHTS OF ITS

SERIES K PREFERRED STOCK

 

OriginClear, Inc. (the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Nevada, does hereby certify that, pursuant to authority conferred upon the Board of Directors of the Company by the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, it has adopted resolutions (a) authorizing the issuance of 4,000 shares of Series K Preferred Stock of the Company and (b) providing for the designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as follows:

 

SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF SERIES.  There shall hereby be created and established a series of “Series K Preferred Stock” and the number of shares initially constituting such series shall be up to four thousand (4,000) shares.

 

SECTION 2. STATED VALUE.  The Stated Value of the Series K Preferred Stock will be $1,000 per share.

 

SECTION 3. DIVIDENDS.  The holders of Series K Preferred Stock (the “Holders”) will be entitled to receive, on any outstanding shares of Series K Preferred Stock held by such Holders, out of any funds and assets of the Company legally available prior and in preference to any declaration or payment of any dividend on the common stock of the Company (the “Common Stock”), cumulative dividends, payable quarterly (at the end of each fiscal quarter, and due for such fiscal quarter within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter), at an annual rate of 8% of the Stated Value. Such dividends will accrue commencing on the date of issuance.

 

SECTION 4. LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE.  Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding- up of the Company, the Holders will be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company, whether such assets are capital or surplus, for each share of Series K Preferred Stock an amount equal to the Stated Value per share plus any accrued but unpaid dividends thereon before any distribution or payment may be made to the holders of any Common Stock.

 

SECTION 5. VOTING.  The Series K Preferred Stock will not entitle the Holders to any voting rights except as required under applicable law.

 

SECTION 6. NO CONVERSION RIGHTS.  The shares of the Series K Preferred Stock will have no conversion rights.

 

SECTION 7. REDEMPTION RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.  (a) Redemption at Option of Company.

 

The Company may, in its sole discretion, at any time while the Series K Preferred Stock is outstanding, redeem all or any portion of the outstanding Series K Preferred Stock at a price equal to the Stated Value plus any accrued but unpaid dividends. The Company may exercise such redemption right by providing a minimum of 5 days written notice of such redemption to the Holders. In the event the Company exercises such redemption right for less than all of the then-outstanding shares of Series K Preferred Stock, the Company shall redeem the outstanding shares of the Holders of a pro rata basis.

 

(b) Mandatory Redemption.

 

The Company shall redeem in full outstanding shares of Series K Preferred Stock two years following the date that is the later of the (i) final closing of the tranche (as designated in the subscription agreement under which such shares were sold) that such shares to be redeemed were part of (a “Tranche”), or (ii) the expiration date of the Tranche that such shares to be redeemed were part of, at a price equal to the Stated Value plus any accrued but unpaid dividends.

 

SECTION 8. NOTICES.  Any notice required hereby to be given to the Holders shall be deemed given if deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or provided by fax or e-mail, to each Holder of record at his, her or its address appearing on the books of the Corporation.

 

SECTION 9. MISCELLANEOUS .

 

(a) The headings of the various sections and subsections of this Certificate of Designation are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of any of the provisions of this Certificate of Designation.

 

(b) Whenever possible, each provision of this Certificate of Designation shall be interpreted in a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law and public policy. If any provision set forth herein is held to be invalid, unlawful or incapable of being enforced by reason of any rule of law or public policy, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating or otherwise adversely affecting the remaining provisions of this Certificate of Designation. No provision herein set forth shall be deemed dependent upon any other provision unless so expressed herein. If a court of competent jurisdiction should determine that a provision of this Certificate of Designation would be valid or enforceable if a period of time were extended or shortened, then such court may make such change as shall be necessary to render the provision in question effective and valid under applicable law.

 

(c) Except as may otherwise be required by law, the shares of the Series K Preferred Stock shall not have any powers, designations, preferences or other special rights, other than those specifically set forth in this Certificate of Designation.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Certificate of Designation has been executed by a duly authorized officer of the Company on this 03 day of June, 2019.

 

/s/ Riggs Eckelberry  
Name: Riggs Eckelberry  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

Exhibit 3.2

 

CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION

OF

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

ESTABLISHING THE DESIGNATIONS, PREFERENCES,

LIMITATIONS AND RELATIVE RIGHTS OF ITS

SERIES L PREFERRED STOCK

 

OriginClear, Inc. (the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Nevada, does hereby certify that, pursuant to authority conferred upon the Board of Directors of the Company by the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, it has adopted resolutions (a) authorizing the issuance of 100,000 shares of Series L Preferred Stock of the Company and (b) providing for the designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as follows:

 

SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF SERIES.  There shall hereby be created and established a series of “Series L Preferred Stock” and the number of shares initially constituting such series shall be up to one hundred thousand (100,000) shares.

 

SECTION 2. STATED VALUE.  The Stated Value of the Series L Preferred Stock will be $1,000 per share.

 

SECTION 3. DIVIDENDS.  The holders of Series L Preferred Stock (the “Holders”) will be entitled to receive, on any outstanding shares of Series L Preferred Stock held by such Holders, dividends on an as-converted basis with the common stock of the Company (the “Common Stock”).

 

SECTION 4. LIQUIDATION.  Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding- up of the Company, the Holders will be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company, whether such assets are capital or surplus, for each share of Series L Preferred Stock an amount equal to such amount as the Holder would have received had such share been converted to Common Stock, on a pari passu basis with the Common Stock..

 

SECTION 5. VOTING.  The Series L Preferred Stock will vote on an as-converted basis with the Common Stock, subject however, to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation.

 

SECTION 6. CONVERSION RIGHTS.  The shares of the Series L Preferred Stock shall be convertible into validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 6.

 

(a) Holder’s Conversion Right . Subject to the provisions of Section 6(d), at any time and from time to time, each Holder shall be entitled to convert any number (which may include fractional amounts) of shares of Series L Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Shares”) into validly issued, fully paid and non- assessable shares of Common Stock in accordance with Section 6(b).

 

(i)        Conversion Rate . The number of validly issued, fully paid and non- assessable shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares pursuant to Section 6(a) shall be equal to the amount of the Stated Value of the Preferred Shares being converted divided by the Conversion Price, provided that, Prior Eligible Holders (as defined below) will be entitled to additional shares of Common Stock in accordance with clause (ii) below. The Conversion Price will be equal to the lower of (a) closing price of the Common Stock on the date the Company has banked funds and received and accepted executed subscription documents and the purchase price under the subscription agreement under which such Preferred Shares being converted were purchased, or (b) the average closing sale price of the Common Stock for the five trading days prior to the Conversion Date (the “Variable Price”).

 

(ii) Make-Good Shares for Prior Eligible Holders . A Holder, who at the time such Holder was issued its shares of Series L Preferred Stock being converted, was a holder of the Company’s common stock, Series E Preferred Stock (such holder of Series E Preferred Stock is referred to herein as a “Prior E Series Holder”), Series F Preferred Stock, or Series G Preferred Stock (such holder of Series F Preferred Stock or Series G Preferred Stock is referred to herein as a “Prior Series F or G Holder”), which such Holder purchased from the Company in a financing transaction completed under Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended since June 1, 2014 (a “Prior Eligible Holder”), upon any conversion of shares of Series L Preferred Stock, will be entitled to additional shares (the “Make-Good Shares”) of Common Stock (in addition to such shares as the Holder would receive pursuant to clause (i) above) in accordance with this clause (ii).

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(a) Make-Good Shares for Prior Series F or G Holders . A Prior Series F or G Holder will be entitled to Make-Good Shares calculated as follows. The number of Make-Good Shares for any such conversion will be equal to the difference between (a) the aggregate number of shares of common stock (multiplied by the New Investment Ratio and the Conversion Proportion) such Holder received as part of the Units purchased by such Holder that also included shares of Series F Preferred Stock or Series G Preferred Stock (the “Prior Units”), and (b) the number of such shares of common stock that the Holder would have received (multiplied by the New Investment Ratio and the Conversion Ratio) had the aggregate purchase price paid by the Holder for such Prior Units been equal to the Original Investment Amount, and had the price used to calculate the number of such shares of common stock been the Variable Price. The “Original Investment Amount” means the aggregate purchase price paid by the Prior Eligible Holder in the applicable prior financing transaction. The “New Investment Ratio” means the aggregate dollar amount of the Units including Series K Preferred Stock and Series L Preferred Stock purchased by the Holder (the “New Investment Amount”), divided by the Original Investment Amount (provided that the New Investment Ratio will not be greater than 1.0). The Conversion Proportion is equal to the number of shares of Series L Preferred Stock being converted divided by the aggregate total number of shares of Series L Preferred Stock originally issued to the Holder.

 

Solely by way of illustration, in the event a Prior Series F or G Holder purchased an aggregate of $200,000 in Original Investment Amount of Prior Units, such Holder was issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock as part of such Prior Units, calculated based on a price per share of common stock of $0.01, and such Holder purchased $100,000 in New Investment Amount, the New Investment Ratio for such Holder would be 0.5. In the event such Holder was issued 50 shares of Series L Preferred Stock, and converted 25 of such shares of Series L Preferred Stock to Common Stock, the Conversion Proportion for such conversion would be equal to 0.5. In the event the Variable Price for such conversion would be equal to $0.001, the number of Make-Good Shares for such conversion would be equal to 47,500,000 (calculated as follows: [($200,000/$0.001)] * 0.5 *0.5] – [(0.5 * 10,000,000)* 0.5])

 

(b ) Make-Good Shares for Prior Series E Holders that are not Prior Series F or G Holders . A Prior Series E Holder that is not a Prior Series F or G Holder will be entitled to Make-Good Shares calculated as follows. The number of Make-Good Shares for any such conversion will be equal to the difference between (a) the aggregate number of shares of common stock (multiplied by the New Investment Ratio and the Conversion Proportion) such Holder received, on an as-converted basis based on the conversion rate set forth in the Certificate of Designation of Series E Preferred Stock (the “Prior Series E Securities”), and (b) the number of such shares of common stock that the Holder would have received (multiplied by the New Investment Ratio and the Conversion Ratio) had the aggregate purchase price paid by the Holder for such Prior Series E Securities been equal to the Original Investment Amount, and had the price used to calculate the number of such shares of common stock been the Variable Price.

 

(c) Make-Good Shares for Other Eligible Prior Holders . A Prior Eligible Holder that is not a Prior Series E Holder or a Prior Series F or G Holder will be entitled to Make-Good Shares calculated as follows. The number of Make-Good Shares for any such conversion will be equal to the difference between (a) the aggregate number of shares of common stock (multiplied by the New Investment Ratio and the Conversion Proportion) such Holder received upon such Holder’s most recent purchase of shares of common stock (any of which are still held by such Holder) of the Company in a financing transaction completed under Regulation D (the “Other Prior Eligible Securities”), and (b) the number of such shares of common stock that the Holder would have received (multiplied by the New Investment Ratio and the Conversion Ratio) had the aggregate purchase price paid by the Holder for such Other Prior Eligible Securities been equal to the Original Investment Amount, and had the price used to calculate the number of such shares of common stock been the Variable Price.

 

(iii)       Fractional Shares. No fractional shares of Common Stock are to be issued upon the conversion of any Preferred Shares. If the issuance would result in the issuance of a fraction of a share of Common Stock, the Company shall round such fraction of a share of Common Stock up to the nearest whole share.

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(b) Mechanics of Conversion. The conversion of each Preferred Share shall be conducted in the following manner:

 

(i)       Holder’s Conversion. To convert a Preferred Share into validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock on any date (a “ Conversion Date ”), a Holder shall deliver (whether via facsimile or otherwise), for receipt on or prior to 11:59 p.m., New York time, on such date, a copy of an executed notice of conversion of the share(s) of Preferred Shares subject to such conversion in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company. On or before the second (2nd) Trading Day following the date of receipt of a Conversion Notice, the Company shall instruct the Company’s Transfer Agent to process such Conversion Notice in accordance with the terms herein. On or before the second (2 nd ) Trading Day following the date of receipt by the Company of such Conversion Notice, the Company shall (1) provided that the Transfer Agent is participating in DTC Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program and provided that such shares may be sold under Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, without the need for current public information, credit such aggregate number of shares of Common Stock to which such Holder shall be entitled to such Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit and Withdrawal at Custodian system, or (2) if the Transfer Agent is not participating in the DTC Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program, or the shares are not eligible to be sold without the need for current public information under Rule 144, issue and to the address as specified in such Conversion Notice, a certificate, registered in the name of such Holder or its designee, for the number of shares of Common Stock to which such Holder shall be entitled.

(ii) Record Holder. The Person or Persons entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable upon a conversion of Preferred Shares shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder or holders of such shares of Common Stock on the Conversion Date

(iii)       Book-Entry. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section 6, upon conversion of any Preferred Shares in accordance with the terms hereof, no Holder thereof shall be required to physically surrender the certificate representing the Preferred Shares to the Company following conversion thereof unless (A) the full or remaining number of Preferred Shares represented by the certificate are being converted (in which event such certificate(s) shall be delivered to the Company as contemplated by this Section 6 (b) such Holder has provided the Company with prior written notice (which notice may be included in a Conversion Notice) requesting reissuance of Preferred Shares upon physical surrender of any Preferred Shares. Each Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the number of Preferred Shares so converted by such Holder and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to such Holder and the Company, so as not to require physical surrender of the certificate representing the Preferred Shares upon each such conversion. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy, such records of the Company establishing the number of Preferred Shares to which the record holder is entitled shall be controlling and determinative in the absence of manifest error. A Holder and any transferee or assignee, by acceptance of a certificate, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following conversion of any Preferred Shares, the number of Preferred Shares represented by such certificate may be less than the number of Preferred Shares stated on the face thereof. Each certificate for Preferred Shares shall bear the following legend:

 

ANY TRANSFEREE OR ASSIGNEE OF THIS CERTIFICATE SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW THE TERMS OF THE CORPORATION’S CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION RELATING TO THE SHARES OF SERIES J PREFERRED STOCK THAT MAY BE REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE, INCLUDING SECTION 6(b) THEREOF. THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF SERIES J PREFERRED STOCK REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE LESS THAN THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF SERIES H PREFERRED STOCK STATED ON THE FACE HEREOF PURSUANT TO SECTION 6(b) OF THE CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION RELATING TO THE SHARES OF SERIES J PREFERRED STOCK REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE.

 

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(c) Taxes. The Company shall pay any and all documentary, stamp, transfer (but only in respect of the registered holder thereof), issuance and other similar taxes that may be payable with respect to the issuance and delivery of shares of Common Stock upon the conversion of Preferred Shares.

(d) Limitation on Beneficial Ownership. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Certificate of Designation, at no time may all or a portion of the Series L Preferred Stock be converted if the number of shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to such conversion would exceed, when aggregated with all other shares of Common Stock owned by the Holder at such time, the number of shares of Common Stock that would result in the Holder beneficially owning (as determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), and the rules thereunder) more than 4.99% of all of the Common Stock outstanding at such time (the “ 4.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation ”); provided, however, that, upon the Holder providing the Corporation with sixty-one (61) days’ advance notice (the “ 4.99% Waiver Notice ”) that the Holder would like to waive this Section 6(d) with regard to any or all shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares, this Section 6(d) will be of no force or effect with regard to all or a portion of the Series L Preferred Stock referenced in the 4.99% Waiver Notice but shall in no event waive the 9.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation described below. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Certificate of Designation, at no time may all or a portion of the Preferred Shares be converted if the number of shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to such conversion, when aggregated with all other shares of Common Stock owned by the Holder at such time, would result in the Holder beneficially owning (as determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act and the rules thereunder) in excess of 9.99% of the then-issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock outstanding at such time (the “ 9.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation ” and the lower of the 9.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation and the 4.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation then in effect, the “ Maximum Percentage ”). By written notice to the Company, a holder of Preferred Shares may from time to time decrease the Maximum Percentage to any other percentage specified in such notice. For purposes hereof, in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock, the Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (1) the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Current Report on Form 8-K or other public filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as the case may be, (2) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (3) any other notice by the Company setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. For any reason at any time, upon the written or oral request of a holder of Preferred Shares, the Company shall within three (3) Business Days confirm orally and in writing to such holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including the Preferred Shares, by the Holder and its Affiliates since the date as of which such number of outstanding shares of Common Stock was reported, that in any event are convertible or exercisable, as the case may be, into shares of the Company’s Common Stock within 60 days’ of such calculation and that are not subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained herein. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 6(d) to correct this paragraph (or any portion hereof) that may be defective or inconsistent with the intended beneficial ownership limitation herein contained or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation.

SECTION 7. NO REDEMPTION RIGHTS OR OBLIGATIONS.  The Series L Preferred Stock will not be subject to any redemption rights or obligations.

 

SECTION 8. NOTICES.  Any notice required hereby to be given to the Holders shall be deemed given if deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or provided by fax or e-mail, to each Holder of record at his, her or its address appearing on the books of the Corporation.

 

SECTION 9. MISCELLANEOUS .

 

(a) The headings of the various sections and subsections of this Certificate of Designation are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of any of the provisions of this Certificate of Designation.

 

(b) Whenever possible, each provision of this Certificate of Designation shall be interpreted in a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law and public policy. If any provision set forth herein is held to be invalid, unlawful or incapable of being enforced by reason of any rule of law or public policy, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating or otherwise adversely affecting the remaining provisions of this Certificate of Designation. No provision herein set forth shall be deemed dependent upon any other provision unless so expressed herein. If a court of competent jurisdiction should determine that a provision of this Certificate of Designation would be valid or enforceable if a period of time were extended or shortened, then such court may make such change as shall be necessary to render the provision in question effective and valid under applicable law.

 

(c) Except as may otherwise be required by law, the shares of the Series L Preferred Stock shall not have any powers, designations, preferences or other special rights, other than those specifically set forth in this Certificate of Designation.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Certificate of Designation has been executed by a duly authorized officer of the Company on this 03 day of June, 2019.

 

/s/ Riggs Eckelberry  
Name: Riggs Eckelberry  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

 

Subscription Agreement between the Company, and purchaser identified on the signature page to this Agreement (the “Subscriber”), and is being delivered to the Subscriber in connection with its investment in OriginClear, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “ Company ”). The Company is conducting a private placement (the “ Offering ”) for an amount of up to $4,000,000 of Units, each Unit consisting of (i) 100 shares (the “Series K Preferred Shares”) of the Company’s newly created Series K Preferred Stock, having the rights set forth the Certificate of Designation of Series K Preferred Stock substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto (the “Series K Certificate of Designation”), and (ii) such number of shares of newly created Series L Preferred Stock, substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto (the “Series L Certificate of Designation”) equal to the number that, if such Series L Preferred Shares were converted to common stock, the number of shares of common stock issuable upon such conversion would be equal to the amount determined by dividing $50,000 by the conversion price of the Series L Preferred Stock based on Section 6(a)(i)(a) under the Series L Certificate of Designation (which is equal to the closing price of the common stock on the date the Company has banked funds and received and accepted executed subscription documents and the purchase price under the Subscription Agreement from the investor (the “Series L Preferred Shares”; the Units, the Series K Preferred Shares, the Series L Preferred Shares and the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series L Preferred Shares are referred to collectively herein as the “Securities”) at a purchase price of $100,000 per Unit. For the avoidance of doubt, the amount of Series K Preferred Shares and Series L Preferred Shares received by Subscriber will be determined on a pro rata basis with respect to any partial Units purchased.

 

Solely by way of illustration, in the event a Subscriber hereunder purchases $100,000 of Units, and the closing price of the common stock on the date the Company has banked funds and received and accepted executed subscription documents and the purchase price from such Subscriber is $0.001, such Subscriber would receive 100 shares of Series K Preferred Stock and 50 shares of Series L Preferred Stock.

 

Aggregate chronological sales of Series K Preferred Shares of $500,000 will each be deemed to be one “Tranche” for purposes of the Series K Certificate of Designation, provided that, in the event any Tranche is not fully sold within 3 months from the date of commencement of such Tranche, such Tranche will then be deemed to expire on such date. Shares of Series L Preferred Stock purchased hereunder may include fractional shares which will be rounded to the nearest one-hundredth of a share.

 

IMPORTANT INVESTOR NOTICES

 

NO OFFERING LITERATURE OR ADVERTISEMENT IN ANY FORM MAY BE RELIED UPON IN THE OFFERING OF THE UNITS EXCEPT FOR THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS HERETO (THE “ AGREEMENT ”), AND NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS EXCEPT THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN.

 

THIS AGREEMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND THE CONTENTS HEREOF MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED OR DIVULGED BY OR TO ANY PERSONS OTHER THAN THE RECIPIENT OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE, ACCOUNTANT OR LEGAL COUNSEL, WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE COMPANY. EACH PERSON WHO ACCEPTS DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES TO THE FOREGOING RESTRICTIONS.

 

THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE OR TO CONTAIN ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY DESIRE IN EVALUATING THE COMPANY, OR AN INVESTMENT IN THE OFFERING. THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT CONTAIN ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD NORMALLY APPEAR IN A PROSPECTUS FOR AN OFFERING REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT. YOU MUST CONDUCT AND RELY ON YOUR OWN EVALUATION OF THE COMPANY AND THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, INCLUDING THE MERITS AND RISKS INVOLVED, IN DECIDING WHETHER TO INVEST IN THE OFFERING.

 

THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO ANY PERSON OR IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION IS UNLAWFUL OR NOT AUTHORIZED. EACH PERSON WHO ACCEPTS DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT AGREES TO RETURN IT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS IF SUCH PERSON DOES NOT PURCHASE ANY OF THE UNITS DESCRIBED HEREIN.

 

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NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME NOR ANY SALE OF UNITS HEREUNDER SHALL IMPLY THAT INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO ITS DATE. THE COMPANY WILL EXTEND TO EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR (AND TO ITS REPRESENTATIVE, ACCOUNTANT OR LEGAL COUNSEL, IF ANY) THE OPPORTUNITY, PRIOR TO ITS PURCHASE OF UNITS, TO ASK QUESTIONS OF AND RECEIVE ANSWERS FROM THE COMPANY CONCERNING THE OFFERING AND TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, TO THE EXTENT THE COMPANY POSSESSES THE SAME OR CAN ACQUIRE IT WITHOUT UNREASONABLE EFFORT OR EXPENSE, IN ORDER TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN. ALL SUCH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHALL ONLY BE PROVIDED IN WRITING AND IDENTIFIED AS SUCH BY THE COMPANY THROUGH ITS DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS AND/OR DIRECTORS ALONE; NO ORAL INFORMATION OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ANY BROKER OR THIRD PARTY MAY BE RELIED UPON.

 

NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR ASSURANCES OF ANY KIND ARE MADE OR SHOULD BE INFERRED WITH RESPECT TO THE ECONOMIC RETURN, IF ANY, THAT MAY ACCRUE TO AN INVESTOR IN THE COMPANY.

 

THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS REGARDING THE COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY, PLANS, OBJECTIVES, EXPECTATIONS, BELIEFS AND INTENTIONS. THE OUTCOME OF THE EVENTS DESCRIBED IN THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS IS SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL RISKS, AND ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY.

 

THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE UNITS HAS BEEN DETERMINED ARBITRARILY. THE PRICE OF THE UNITS DOES NOT NECESSARILY BEAR ANY RELATIONSHIP TO THE ASSETS, EARNINGS OR BOOK VALUE OF THE COMPANY, OR TO POTENTIAL ASSETS, EARNINGS, OR BOOK VALUE OF THE COMPANY. THERE IS NO PUBLIC MARKET FOR THE COMPANY’S SERIES K PREFERRED STOCK OR SERIES L PREFERRED STOCK AND A LIMITED MARKET IN THE COMPANY’S COMMON STOCK AND THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT AN ACTIVE TRADING MARKET IN ANY OF THE COMPANY’S SECURITIES WILL DEVELOP OR BE MAINTAINED. THE PRICE OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK QUOTED ON THE OTC MARKETS OR TRADED ON ANY EXCHANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY A LACK OF LIQUIDITY OR AVAILABILITY OF SUCH SHARES FOR PUBLIC SALE AND ALSO WILL NOT NECESSARILY BEAR ANY RELATIONSHIP TO THE ASSETS, EARNINGS, BOOK VALUE OR POTENTIAL PROSPECTS OF THE COMPANY. SUCH PRICES SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED ACCURATE INDICATORS OF FUTURE QUOTED OR TRADING PRICES THAT MAY SUBSEQUENTLY EXIST FOLLOWING THIS OFFERING.

 

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO REJECT ANY SUBSCRIPTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON. THE COMPANY IS NOT OBLIGATED TO NOTIFY RECIPIENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT WHETHER ALL OF THE UNITS OFFERED HEREBY HAVE BEEN SOLD.

 

FOR RESIDENTS OF ALL STATES

 

THIS OFFERING IS BEING MADE SOLELY TO “ACCREDITED INVESTORS,” AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED IN RULE 501 OF REGULATION D UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ SECURITIES ACT ”). THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND WILL BE OFFERED AND SOLD IN RELIANCE UPON THE EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION AFFORDED BY SECTION 4(a)(2) THEREUNDER AND REGULATION D (RULE 506) OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

 

THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTION ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR RESOLD EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE LAWS, PURSUANT TO REGISTRATION OR EXEMPTION THEREFROM. INVESTORS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO BEAR THE FINANCIAL RISKS OF THIS INVESTMENT FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME.

 

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THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (“ SEC ”), ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY, NOR HAVE ANY OF THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES PASSED UPON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THIS OFFERING OR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS AGREEMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL.

 

PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD NOT CONSTRUE THE CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT AS INVESTMENT, LEGAL, BUSINESS, OR TAX ADVICE. EACH INVESTOR SHOULD CONTACT HIS, HER OR ITS OWN ADVISORS REGARDING THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THIS INVESTMENT AND THE TAX CONSEQUENCES THEREOF, WHICH MAY DIFFER DEPENDING ON AN INVESTOR’S PARTICULAR FINANCIAL SITUATION. IN NO EVENT SHOULD THIS AGREEMENT BE DEEMED OR CONSIDERED TO BE TAX ADVICE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY.

 

FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS ONLY

 

THE SECURITIES REFERRED TO HEREIN WILL BE SOLD TO, AND ACQUIRED BY, THE HOLDER IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT UNDER § 517.061 OF THE FLORIDA SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER SAID ACT IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. IN ADDITION, ALL FLORIDA RESIDENTS SHALL HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF VOIDING THE PURCHASE WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS AFTER THE FIRST TENDER OF CONSIDERATION IS MADE BY SUCH SUBSCRIBER TO THE COMPANY, AN AGENT OF THE COMPANY, OR WITHIN THREE DAYS AFTER THE AVAILABILITY OF THAT PRIVILEGE IS COMMUNICATED TO SUCH SUBSCRIBER, WHICHEVER OCCURS LATER.

 

1. SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE PRICE

 

(a)   Subscription . Subject to the conditions set forth in Section 2 hereof, the Subscriber hereby subscribes for and agrees to purchase the number of Units indicated on the Subscriber’s signature pages hereof on the terms and conditions described herein.

 

(b)   Purchase of Units . The Subscriber understands and acknowledges that the Purchase Price to be remitted to the Company in exchange for the Units shall be set at $100,000 per Unit, for an aggregate purchase price as set forth on page 11 hereof (the “ Aggregate Purchase Price ”). The Subscriber shall concurrently with delivery of this Agreement to the Company pay the Purchase Price for the Units subscribed for hereunder, payable in United States Dollars, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the Company in accordance with the wire instructions provided on Annex A, or by remitting a check using the Company’s Federal Express account and address which are also provided on Annex A . The Subscriber understands and agrees that, subject to Section 2 and applicable laws, by executing this Agreement, it is entering into a binding agreement.

 

2. ACCEPTANCE, OFFERING TERM AND CLOSING PROCEDURES

 

(a)   Acceptance or Rejection . Subject to full, faithful and punctual performance and discharge by the Company of all of its duties, obligations and responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement and any other agreement entered into between the Subscriber and the Company relating to this subscription (collectively, the “ Transaction Documents ”), the Subscriber shall be legally bound to purchase the Units pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, upon the occurrence of the failure by the Company to fully, faithfully and punctually perform and discharge any of its duties, obligations and responsibilities as set forth in any of the Transaction Documents, which shall have been performed or otherwise discharged prior to the Closing, the Subscriber may, on or prior to the Closing (as defined below), at its sole and absolute discretion, elect not to purchase the Units and provide instructions to the Company to receive the full and immediate refund of the Aggregate Purchase Price. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the Company reserves the right to reject this subscription for Units in whole or part in any order at any time prior to the Closing for any reason or for no reason, notwithstanding the Subscriber’s prior receipt of notice of acceptance of the Subscriber’s subscription. In the event the Closing does not take place because of (i) the rejection of subscription for Units by the Company; or (ii) the election not to purchase the Units by the Subscriber; or (iii) a Tranche expires prior to any closings taking place under such Tranche (provided, that, the Company may in its sole discretion continue the offering and include any subsequent Subscribers in a subsequent Tranche, subject to the maximum amount of $4,000,000 in Units offered) for any reason or no reason (including, without limitation, because the Company has terminated the Offering, which the Company may do at any time in its discretion), this Agreement and any other Transaction Documents shall thereafter be terminated and have no force or effect, and the parties shall take all steps, to ensure that the Aggregate Purchase Price shall promptly be returned or caused to be returned to the Subscriber without interest thereon or deduction therefrom.

 

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(b)   Closing . The closing of the purchase and sale of the Units hereunder (the “ Closing ”) shall take place at the offices of the Company or such other place as determined by the Company and may take place in one of more closings. Closings shall take place on a Business Day promptly following the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 7 below, as determined by the Company (the “ Closing Date ”). “ Business Day ” shall mean from the hours of 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) through 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) of a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York are authorized or required to be closed. The Series K Preferred Shares and Series L Preferred Shares comprising the Units purchased by the Subscriber will be delivered by the Company within 15 Business Days following the Closing Date.

 

(c)   Following Acceptance or Rejection . The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement and any other documents delivered in connection herewith will be held by the Company. In the event that this Agreement is not accepted by the Company for whatever reason, which the Company expressly reserves the right to do, this Agreement, the Aggregate Purchase Price received (without interest thereon) and any other documents delivered in connection herewith will be returned to the Subscriber at the address of the Subscriber as set forth in this Agreement. If this Agreement is accepted by the Company, the Company is entitled to treat the Aggregate Purchase Price received as an interest free loan to the Company until such time as the Subscription is accepted.

 

3. THE SUBSCRIBER’S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

 

The Subscriber hereby acknowledges, agrees with and represents, warrants and covenants to the Company, as follows:

 

(a)   The Subscriber has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, the execution and delivery of which has been duly authorized by all the necessary corporate actions, and no other acts or proceedings on the part of the Subscriber are necessary to authorize the execution, delivery or performance by the Subscriber of this Agreement, if applicable, and this Agreement constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of the Subscriber, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium and similar laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of rights of creditors, and except as enforceability of the obligations hereunder are subject to general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or law).

 

(b)   The Subscriber acknowledges its understanding that the Offering and sale of the Securities is intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), by virtue of Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and the provisions of Regulation D promulgated thereunder (“ Regulation D ”). In furtherance thereof, the Subscriber represents and warrants to the Company and its affiliates as follows:

 

(i)   The Subscriber realizes that the basis for the exemption from registration may not be available if, notwithstanding the Subscriber’s representations contained herein, the Subscriber is merely acquiring the Securities for a fixed or determinable period in the future, or for a market rise, or for sale if the market does not rise. The Subscriber does not have any such intention.

 

(ii)   The Subscriber realizes that the basis for exemption would not be available if the Offering is part of a plan or scheme to evade registration provisions of the Securities Act or any applicable state or federal securities laws.

 

(iii)   The Subscriber is acquiring the Securities solely for investment purposes, and not with a view towards, or resale in connection with, any distribution of the Securities

 

(iv)   The Subscriber has the financial ability to bear the economic risk of the Subscriber’s investment, has adequate means for providing for its current needs and contingencies, and has no need for liquidity with respect to an investment in the Company.

 

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(v)   The Subscriber and the Subscriber’s attorney, accountant, purchaser representative and/or tax advisor, if any (collectively, the “ Advisors ”) has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of a prospective investment in the Securities. If other than an individual, the Subscriber also represents it has not been organized solely for the purpose of acquiring the Securities.

 

(vi)   The Subscriber has carefully reviewed and understands this Agreement in its entirety, including without limitation all Exhibits hereto (including the Series K Certificate of Designation, the Series L Certificate of Designation, and the security agreement attached as Exhibit C (the “Security Agreement”)) and Composite Annex B including the Risk Factors included therein. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Subscriber is aware that, pursuant to the Series L Certificate of Designation, upon conversion of shares of Series L Preferred Stock, a Subscriber that holds securities of the Company that such Subscriber purchased in certain prior offerings of the Company will be entitled to Make-Good Shares (as defined therein), subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, that a Subscriber that does not hold such securities purchased in such prior offerings of the Company will not be entitled to.

 

(vii)   The Subscriber (together with its Advisors, if any) has received all documents requested by the Subscriber or its agents (including that which is attached hereto forming Composite Annex B , attached hereto), has carefully reviewed them and understands the information contained therein, prior to the execution of this Agreement.

 

(c)   The Subscriber is not relying on the Company or any of its employees, agents, sub-agents or advisors with respect to the legal, tax, economic and related considerations involved in this investment. The Subscriber has relied on the advice of, or has consulted with, only its Advisors.

 

(d) The Subscriber has carefully considered the potential risks relating to the Company and a purchase of the Securities, and fully understands that the Securities are a speculative investment that involves a high degree of risk of loss of the Subscriber’s entire investment. Among other things, the Subscriber has carefully considered each of the risks as described on Annex C , attached hereto.

 

(e)   The Subscriber will not sell or otherwise transfer any Securities without registration under the Securities Act or an exemption therefrom, and fully understands and agrees that the Subscriber must bear the economic risk of its purchase because, among other reasons, the Securities have not been registered under the Securities Act or under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold, pledged, assigned or otherwise disposed of unless they are subsequently registered under the Securities Act and under the applicable securities laws of such states, or an exemption from such registration is available. In particular, the Subscriber is aware that the Securities are “restricted securities,” as such term is defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act (“ Rule 144 ”), and they may not be sold pursuant to Rule 144 unless all of the conditions of Rule 144 are met. The Subscriber understands that any sales or transfers of the Securities are further restricted by state securities laws.

 

(f)   No oral or written representations or warranties have been made, or information furnished, to the Subscriber or its Advisors, if any, by the Company or any of its officers, employees, agents, sub-agents, affiliates, advisors or subsidiaries in connection with the Offering, other than any representations of the Company contained herein, and in subscribing for the Units, the Subscriber is not relying upon any representations other than those contained herein.

 

(g)   The Subscriber’s overall commitment to investments that are not readily marketable is not disproportionate to the Subscriber’s net worth, and an investment in the Securities will not cause such overall commitment to become excessive.

 

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(h)   The Subscriber understands and agrees that the certificates for the Securities shall bear substantially the following legend until (i) such Securities shall have been registered under the Securities Act and effectively disposed of in accordance with a registration statement that has been declared effective or (ii) in the opinion of counsel acceptable to the Company, such Securities may be sold without registration under the Securities Act, as well as any applicable “blue sky” or state securities laws:

 

“THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ SECURITIES ACT ”), OR ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. SUCH SHARES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, DELIVERED AFTER SALE, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILED BY THE ISSUER WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION COVERING SUCH SHARES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

 

(i)   Neither the SEC nor any state securities commission has approved the Securities or passed upon or endorsed the merits of the Offering. There is no government or other insurance covering any of the Securities.

 

(j)   The Subscriber and its Advisors, if any, have had a reasonable opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from a person or persons acting on behalf of the Company concerning the Offering, the Securities, and the business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of the Subscriber and its Advisors, if any.

 

(k)   In making the decision to invest in the Securities the Subscriber has relied solely upon the information provided by the Company in the Transaction Documents. To the extent necessary, the Subscriber has retained, at its own expense, and relied upon appropriate professional advice regarding the investment, tax and legal merits and consequences of this Agreement and the purchase of the Securities hereunder. The Subscriber disclaims reliance on any statements made or information provided by any person or entity in the course of Subscriber’s consideration of an investment in the Securities other than the Transaction Documents.

 

(l)   The Subscriber has taken no action that would give rise to any claim by any person for brokerage commissions, finders’ fees or the like relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

(m)   The Subscriber is not relying on the Company or any of its employees, agents, or advisors with respect to the legal, tax, economic and related considerations of an investment in the Securities, and the Subscriber has relied on the advice of, or has consulted with, only its own Advisors.

 

(n)   The Subscriber acknowledges that any estimates or forward-looking statements or projections furnished by the Company to the Subscriber were prepared by the management of the Company in good faith, but that the attainment of any such projections, estimates or forward-looking statements cannot be guaranteed by the Company or its management and should not be relied upon.

 

(o)   No oral or written representations have been made, or oral or written information furnished, to the Subscriber or its Advisors, if any, in connection with the Offering that are in any way inconsistent with the information contained herein.

 

(p)   (For ERISA plans only) The fiduciary of the ERISA plan (the “ Plan ”) represents that such fiduciary has been informed of and understands the Company’s investment objectives, policies and strategies, and that the decision to invest “plan assets” (as such term is defined in ERISA) in the Company is consistent with the provisions of ERISA that require diversification of plan assets and impose other fiduciary responsibilities. The Subscriber or Plan fiduciary (i) is responsible for the decision to invest in the Company; (ii) is independent of the Company and any of its affiliates; (iii) is qualified to make such investment decision; and (iv) in making such decision, the Subscriber or Plan fiduciary has not relied primarily on any advice or recommendation of the Company or any of its affiliates.

 

(q)   This Agreement is not enforceable by the Subscriber unless it has been accepted by the Company, and the Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Company reserves the right to reject any subscription for any reason or for no reason.

 

(r)   The Subscriber will indemnify and hold harmless the Company and, where applicable, its directors, officers, employees, agents, advisors, affiliates and shareholders, and each other person, if any, who controls any of the foregoing from and against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including, but not limited to, any and all fees, costs and expenses whatsoever reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any claim, lawsuit, administrative proceeding or investigation whether commenced or threatened) (a “ Loss ”) arising out of or based upon any representation or warranty of the Subscriber contained herein or in any document furnished by the Subscriber to the Company in connection herewith being untrue in any material respect or any breach or failure by the Subscriber to comply with any covenant or agreement made by the Subscriber herein or therein.

 

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(s)   The Subscriber is, and on each date on which the Subscriber acquires restricted Securities will be, an “Accredited Investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act. In general, an “Accredited Investor” is deemed to be an institution with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 (excluding such person’s principal residence) or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with his or her spouse.

 

(t)   The Subscriber, either alone or together with its representatives, has such knowledge, sophistication and experience in business and financial matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the Offering, and has so evaluated the merits and risks of such investment. The Subscriber has not authorized any person or entity to act as its Purchaser Representative (as that term is defined in Regulation D of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act) in connection with the Offering. The Subscriber is able to bear the economic risk of an investment in the Securities and, at the present time, is able to afford a complete loss of such investment.

 

(u)   The Subscriber has reviewed, or had an opportunity to review, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on April 25, 2019 as well as all of the Company’s filings with the SEC since January 1, 2018 (the “SEC Filings”), all of which are deemed incorporated herein by reference, including, without limitation, all “Risk Factors” and “Forward Looking Statements” disclaimers contained in the SECFilings.

 

4. THE COMPANY’S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

 

The Company hereby acknowledges, agrees with and represents, warrants and covenants to the Subscriber, as follows:

 

(a)   The Company is a corporation, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Nevada, with the requisite power and authority to own and use its properties and assets and to carry on its business as currently conducted.

 

(b)   The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Company.

 

(c)   The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement, the issuance and sale of the Securities and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby party do not and will not conflict with or violate any provision of the Company’s articles of incorporation or other organizational or charter documents.

 

(d) The Company’s capitalization as of May 24, 2019 is substantially as set forth in Annex D.

 

5. CONDITIONS TO ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSCRIPTION

 

The Company’s right to accept the subscription of the Subscriber is conditioned upon satisfaction of the following conditions precedent on or before the date the Company accepts such subscription:

 

(a)   As of the Closing, no legal action, suit or proceeding shall be pending that seeks to restrain or prohibit the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(b)   The representations and warranties of the Company contained in this Agreement shall have been true and correct in all material respects on the date of this Agreement and shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing as if made on the Closing Date (except for any such representations and warranties which are as of a different specific date).

 

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6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 

(a)   No inference shall be drawn in favor of or against any party by virtue of the fact that such party’s counsel was or was not the principal draftsman of this Agreement.

 

(b)   Each of the parties hereto shall be responsible to pay the costs and expenses of its own legal counsel in connection with the preparation and review of this Agreement and related documentation.

 

(c)   Neither this Agreement, nor any provisions hereof, shall be waived, modified, discharged or terminated except by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom any waiver, modification, discharge or termination is sought.

 

(d)   The representations, warranties and agreement of the Subscriber and the Company made in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the delivery of the Securities.

 

(e)   Any party may send any notice, request, demand, claim or other communication hereunder to the Subscriber at the address set forth on the signature page of this Agreement or to the Company at its primary office (including personal delivery, expedited courier, messenger service, fax, ordinary mail or electronic mail), but no such notice, request, demand, claim or other communication will be deemed to have been duly given unless and until it actually is received by the intended recipient. Any party may change the address to which notices, requests, demands, claims and other communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other parties written notice in the manner herein set forth.

 

(f)   Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties to this Agreement and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives and assigns. If the Subscriber is more than one person or entity, the obligation of the Subscriber shall be joint and several and the agreements, representations, warranties and acknowledgments contained herein shall be deemed to be made by, and be binding upon, each such person or entity and its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives and assigns. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between the parties as to the subject matter hereof and merges and supersedes all prior discussions, agreements and understandings of any and every nature among them.

 

(g) This Agreement is not transferable or assignable by the Subscriber.

 

(h)   Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall not be changed, modified or amended except by a writing signed by both (a) the Company and (b) the Subscribers.

 

(i)   This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to conflicts of law principles.

 

(j)   The Company and the Subscriber hereby agree that any dispute that may arise between them arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be adjudicated before a court located in New York County, New York, and they hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts of the State of New York located in New York County with respect to any action or legal proceeding commenced by any party, and irrevocably waive any objection they now or hereafter may have respecting the venue of any such action or proceeding brought in such a court or respecting the fact that such court is an inconvenient forum, relating to or arising out of this Agreement or any acts or omissions relating to the sale of the Securities hereunder, and consent to the service of process in any such action or legal proceeding by means of registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, in care of the address set forth herein or such other address as either party shall furnish in writing to the other.

 

(k)   WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING IN ANY JURISDICTION BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY, THE PARTIES EACH KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HEREBY ABSOLUTELY, UNCONDITIONALLY, IRREVOCABLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVES FOREVER TRIAL BY JURY.

 

(l)   This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

7. LEAK OUT .

 

The Subscriber hereby agrees that, for a period commencing on the date of this Agreement, and expiring on the date that the Subscriber does not beneficially own any Securities (the “Restricted Period”), Subscriber will not sell, dispose or otherwise transfer, directly or indirectly, (including, without limitation, any sales, short sales, swaps or any derivative transactions that would be equivalent to any sales or short positions) on any Trading Day during the Restricted Period (any such date, a “Date of Determination”), shares of common stock of the Company, in an amount more than 1% of the Monthly Trading Volume of the common stock as reported by Bloomberg, LP for the applicable Date of Determination. The “Monthly Trading Volume” means the total trading volume for the prior 30 calendar days of the common stock as of the Date of Determination. The Subscriber agrees that the Company may have stop transfer instructions placed with the Company’s transfer agent against transfer of shares held by Subscriber except in compliance with this Section 7. “Trading Day” means any day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for business.

 

[Signature Pages Follow]

 

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SUBSCRIBER MUST COMPLETE THIS PAGE

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Subscriber has executed this Agreement on the       day of                       , 2019.

 

       x  $100,000 for each Unit  =     
  Units subscribed for Aggregate Purchase Price

 

Manner in which Title is to be held (Please Check One ):

 

  1. ¤ Individual   7. ¡ Trust/Estate/Pension or Profit sharing Plan
  2. ¡ Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship   8. ¡ Date Opened:                                 
As a Custodian for
               
              Under the Uniform Gift to Minors Act of the State of
               
  3. ¡ Community Property   9. ¡ Married with Separate Property
  4. ¡ Tenants in Common   10. ¡ Keogh
  5. ¡ Corporation/Partnership/ Limited Liability Company   11. ¡ Tenants by the Entirety
  6. ¡ IRA        

 

ALTERNATIVE DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION

 

To direct distribution to a party other than the registered owner, complete the information below.

 

YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THIS IS AN IRA INVESTMENT.

 

  Name of Firm (Bank, Brokerage, Custodian):   

 

  Account Name:   

 

  Account Number:   

 

  Representative Name:   

 

  Representative Phone Number:   

 

  Address:   

 

  City, State, Zip:   

 

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IF MORE THAN ONE SUBSCRIBER, EACH SUBSCRIBER MUST SIGN.
INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIBERS MUST COMPLETE THIS PAGE.
SUBSCRIBERS WHICH ARE ENTITIES MUST COMPLETE FOLLOWING PAGE.

 

EXECUTION BY NATURAL PERSONS

 

Exact Name in Which Title is to be Held
   
   
  Name (Please Print)   Name of Additional Subscriber
       
       
  Residence: Number and Street   Address of Additional Subscriber
       
       
  City, State and Zip Code   City, State and Zip Code
       
       
  Social Security Number   Social Security Number
       
       
  Telephone Number   Telephone Number
       
       
  Fax Number (if available)   Fax Number (if available)
       
       
  E-Mail (if available)   E-Mail (if available)
       
       
  (Signature)   (Signature of Additional Subscriber)

 

ACCEPTED this         day of                , 2019, on behalf of the Company.

 

  ORIGINCLEAR, INC.  
     
  By:                
  Name: T. Riggs Eckelberry
  Title:  Chief Executive Officer

 

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOR SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT]

 

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Exhibit A

 

Certificate of Designation of Series K Preferred Stock

 

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Exhibit B

 

Certificate of Designation of Series L Preferred Stock

 

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Exhibit C

 

Security Agreement

 

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ANNEX A

 

SENDING OPTIONS

 

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COMPOSITE ANNEX B

 

DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED TO SUBSCRIBER

 

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ANNEX C

 

RISK FACTORS

 

An investment in the Securities of the Company involves a high degree of risk and should be considered only by persons who can afford to lose their entire investment and who have no need for liquidity in their investment. You should carefully consider the risk factors described below, and discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the risks, uncertainties and additional information set forth in our SEC Filings incorporated by reference herein. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks. The trading price of our common stock could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

 

Risks Related to the Securities and This Offering

 

There is no public market for the Series K Preferred Shares or Series L Preferred Shares and a limited public market for the common stock.

 

There is no public market for the Series K Preferred Shares or the Series L Preferred Shares, and we not intend to have such securities quoted or listed on any market. In addition, our common stock is quoted on the OTC Pink which is an unorganized, inter-dealer, over-the-counter market which provides significantly less liquidity than the NASDAQ Capital Market or other national securities exchange. These factors may have an adverse impact on the trading and price of our common stock.

 

The Securities will be subject to restrictions on resale.

 

We have not registered the sale of any of the Securities under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The securities offered hereby are highly illiquid, and are not transferable except in accordance with the Securities Act. Consequently, the Securities may not be resold or otherwise transferred unless they are subsequently registered under applicable securities laws or an exemption therefrom is available. In view of these and other limitations to the transfer of the Securities as described herein, the Securities should be considered an illiquid investment which may need to be held indefinitely. Limitations on the transfer of the Securities may also adversely affect the price that a Subscriber might be able to obtain for such securities in a private sale.

 

The price of the Units has been determined without a third party valuation or fairness opinion.

 

We have set the price of Units without the benefit of any third party valuation or fairness opinion or review. You must make your own determination as to the accuracy, fairness or reasonableness of the price of the Units and the other terms of the Offering.

 

We will have significant discretion over the use of the gross proceeds.

 

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this Offering for general corporate purposes and to meet working capital needs. Accordingly, Company management will have broad discretion as to the application of such proceeds. There can be no assurance that management’s use of proceeds generated through this Offering will prove optimal or translate into revenue or profitability for the Company.

 

There is no investor counsel.

 

The Company has not retained any independent professionals to review or comment on this Offering or otherwise protect the interests of Subscribers. Although the Company has retained its own counsel, neither such firm nor any other firm has made any independent examination of any factual matters represented by management herein, and purchasers of the Securities offered hereby should not rely on any such firms so retained with respect to any matters herein described.

 

No governmental entity has evaluated our securities.

 

No federal or state commission, department or agency has made any evaluation, finding, recommendation or endorsement with respect to the Securities.

 

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Additional stock offerings in the future may dilute then-existing shareholders’ percentage ownership of the Company.

 

Given our plans and expectations that we will need additional capital and personnel, we anticipate that we will need to issue additional shares of common stock or securities convertible or exercisable for shares of common stock, including convertible preferred stock, convertible notes, stock options or warrants. The issuance of additional securities in the future will dilute the percentage ownership of then current stockholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company may conduct other offerings concurrent with this offering.

 

Subscribers in this Offering who do not hold securities of the Company purchased in certain prior offerings of the Company will be subject to additional dilution.

 

Pursuant to the Series L Certificate of Designation, subscribers in this Offering who hold securities of the Company that such subscribers purchased in certain prior offerings of the Company, at such time as they convert Series L Preferred Stock to common stock, will be entitled to additional shares of common stock, pursuant to the formula and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, that holders of Series L Preferred Stock who convert shares to common stock will not otherwise be entitled to. This will result in additional dilution to subscribers in this Offering who do not hold such securities purchased in such prior offerings of the Company and will thus not be entitled to such additional shares.

 

We may be unable to redeem the Series K Preferred Shares when required.

 

Pursuant to the Series K Certificate of Designation, the Company will be required to redeem the Series K Preferred Shares offered in this offering on the date that is two years following the final closing or expiration date for the applicable Tranche, for the stated value plus any accrued but unpaid dividends. There is no assurance the Company will be able to make such payment. Further, although such redemption will be secured by a security interest (junior in priority to the security interest held by the Series I Preferred Stock) in the outstanding shares of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Progressive Water Treatment, Inc., pursuant to the Security Agreement, there is no assurance holders will be able to realize such amount pursuant to such security interest. In addition, we will be required to redeem any outstanding shares of our Series F Preferred Stock on September 1, 2020, which is prior to the date that we will be required to redeem our outstanding shares of Series K Preferred Stock, and may have an adverse effect on our available capital for such redemption. We also have outstanding shares of Series I Preferred Stock which we will be required to redeem prior to the date that we will be required to redeem any outstanding shares of our Series K Preferred Stock, which may have an adverse effect on our available capital for such redemption.

 

The Series K Preferred Shares will not have voting rights.

 

Holders of the Series K Preferred Shares, by virtue of holding such shares, will not have any voting rights, except as may be required under applicable law. Thus, the holders of the Series K Preferred Shares, by virtue of holding such shares, will have no right to participate in the election of directors of the Company or any other matter that may be brought to the vote of the shareholders of the Company.

 

The Series K Preferred Shares will be subject to the Company’s right of redemption.

 

Pursuant to the Series K Certificate of Designation, the Company will have the right to redeem outstanding shares of Series K Preferred Stock, in the Company’s discretion, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. Such redemption, if it occurs, may reduce the return on Series K Preferred Shares for Subscribers, as redeemed shares will no longer be entitled to further dividends.

 

The Series K Preferred Stock will not be convertible to common stock.

 

The Series K Preferred Stock will not be convertible to common stock. This may reduce the value of the Series K Preferred Stock as the holders, by virtue of being holders of the Series K Preferred Shares, will not have the opportunity to benefit from any increase in the market price of the common stock.

 

Investors should consult their own tax advisers regarding tax consequences of this Offering and the Series K and Series L Preferred Shares.

 

The Company makes no representations regarding the tax treatment that will apply to the Series K Preferred Shares, Series L Preferred Shares, or this Offering, including, without limitation, with respect to any dividend or redemption payments under the Series K Preferred Shares. Subscribers should consult their own tax advisers regarding such tax consequences.

 

 

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EXHIBIT 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, T. Riggs Eckelberry, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of OriginClear, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: August 19, 2019

 

/s/ T. Riggs Eckelberry

 
T. Riggs Eckelberry  
Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer (principal executive officer and principal financial officer)  

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of OriginClear, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, T. Riggs Eckelberry, Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Dated: August 19, 2019

 

/s/ T. Riggs Eckelberry  
T. Riggs Eckelberry  
Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer
(principal executive officer and principal financial officer)
 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

ORIGINCLEAR, INC .

RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT

 

This Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the “Agreement” ) is made and entered into as of                                      , (the “Effective Date” ) by and between OriginClear, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company” ), and the person named below (the “Grantee” ).

 

Grantee:  
Address:  
   
Total Number of Shares to Be Granted: 
Fair Market Value of Shares on Effective Date: 

 

1. Grant of Restricted Stock . The Board of Directors of the Company, hereby awards to the Grantee, effective as of the Effective Date, the number of shares (the “ Shares ”) of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, set forth above as restricted stock (the “ Restricted Stock ”) on the following terms and conditions. As used in this Agreement, the term “Shares” shall mean shares of Restricted Stock granted under this Agreement, and all securities received (i) in replacement of the Shares, (ii) as a result of stock dividends or stock splits with respect to the Shares, (iii) in replacement of the Shares in a merger, recapitalization, reorganization or similar corporate transaction; and (iv) pursuant to an adjustment to the number of Shares issuable on any vesting date by virtue of Section 2.6 of this Agreement.

 

2. Eligibility for Vesting and Issuance . The Shares of Restricted Stock shall become eligible for vesting, and shall vest and be issued to the Grantee, upon the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 2.1 and 2.2 of this Agreement. The Restricted Shares are forfeitable as set forth in Section 2.3 and Section 2.4 of this Agreement.

 

2.1 Schedule of Company Performance Goals .  (a) Subject to Section 2.1(b), shares of Restricted Stock shall become eligible for vesting (the “ Eligible Restricted Shares ”) for each Company Performance Goal attained as follows:

 

Restricted Shares   Company Performance Goals
50 % (of unvested Shares, if this is the first Company Performance Goal that is achieved, or all remaining unvested Shares, if this is the second Company Performance Goal that is achieved)   The Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $15,000,000 for the trailing twelve-month period as reported in the Company’s quarterly or annual financial statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“ SEC Reports ”)
     
50 % (of unvested Shares, if this is the first Company Performance Goal that is achieved, or all remaining unvested Shares, if this is the second Company Performance Goal that is achieved)   The Company’s consolidated operating profit (Operating Profit = Operating Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Depreciation & Amortization), calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $1,500,000 for the trailing twelve-month period as reported in the Company’s SEC Reports.

 

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(b) The Grantee may, by providing written notice to the Company at any time prior to the earlier to occur of (i) the occurrence of any of the Company Performance Goals set forth under Section 2.1 or (ii) the two year anniversary of the Effective Date, elect to participate in the alternate vesting schedule set forth in this subsection (b) (the “Alternate Vesting Schedule”). Under the Alternate Vesting Schedule, commencing two years following the Effective Date, on the first day of each calendar month, an aggregate dollar amount of Restricted Stock (under all Restricted Stock Award Agreements then in effect)  equal to an aggregate of 5% of the total dollar amount of the Company’s common stock that traded during the prior calendar month, will vest, divided equally among all Restricted Stock Award Agreements that have duly elected to participate in such Alternate Vesting Schedule, valued based on the Fair Market Value under the respective Restricted Stock Award Agreements. For the avoidance of doubt, upon the occurrence of a Company Performance Goal, the Grantee’s right to participate in the Alternate Vesting Schedule will terminate, and the vesting of Grantee’s remaining unvested Shares will be as set forth under Section 2.1(a).

 

2.2 Vesting and Issuance of Eligible Restricted Shares .  After a Company Performance Goal is achieved, as described in Section 2.1, Eligible Restricted Shares may become vested (“ Vested Shares ”) and issued as follows:

 

(a) Reserved.

 

(b) If the Company’s shares are uplisted to a national securities exchange (as defined below), then one year after the uplisting, the number of Eligible Restricted Shares that may be vested and issued shall equal, but not exceed the following amounts each three-month period:

 

(i) If the Company’s shares are subsequently delisted and quoted on the over-the-counter market, including the OTCQB, 1% of the shares of common stock outstanding as shown by the most recent SEC Report published by the Company, or

 

(ii) If the Company’s shares are traded on a national securities exchange, the greater of (b)(i) and the average weekly reported volume of trading in the common stock on a national securities exchange during the previous four calendar weeks,.

 

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For the purpose of this Agreement, a “national securities exchange” shall mean the NASDAQ Capital Market, the NASDAQ Global Market, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the NYSE MKT or the NYSE and any successor to the foregoing.

 

Upon written agreement between the Company and the Grantee, the terms and conditions of vesting and issuance in this Section 2.2 may be modified in whole or in part. The Company and Grantee acknowledge that modifying the terms and conditions of vesting may result in adverse tax consequences and agree to seek counsel from their respective tax advisors before agreeing to any modifications.

 

2.3 Forfeiture . The Grantee shall forfeit all vesting rights for any Eligible Restricted Shares that have not vested within ten (10) years of the Effective Date.

 

2.4 Termination . The Grant of Shares of Restricted Stock hereunder will not confer upon the Grantee any right to continue in service with the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. If the Grantee ceases to provide any services to the Company or its affiliates as officer, director, employee or consultant, for any reason before the date that all Shares of Restricted Stock have vested in accordance with this Agreement (the “Termination Date”), then any Shares of Restricted Stock  that are unvested as of such date shall immediately be forfeited as of the Termination Date.  For the avoidance of doubt, any Shares that have vested prior to the Termination Date shall continue to be deemed Eligible Restricted Shares, and if and to the extent such shares have not been issued as of such Termination Date, Grantee will have the right to have such Shares issued as duly issued, fully paid and nonassessable Shares..

 

2.5 Title to Shares . The exact spelling of the name(s) under which Grantee shall take title to the Shares is:

 

Grantee desires to take title to the Shares as follows:

 

[  ] Individual, as separate property

 

[  ] Husband and wife, as community property

 

[  ] Joint Tenants

 

2.6 Anti-Dilutive Adjustment to Number of Vested Shares .  The Company agrees that if the Fair Market Value of the Company’s common stock on the date the Shares are vested (the “Vesting Date”) is less than the Fair Market Value of the Company’s common stock on the Effective Date, then the number of Vested Shares issuable (assuming all conditions are satisfied) shall be increased so that the aggregate Fair Market Value of Vested Shares issuable on the Vesting Date equals the aggregate Fair Market Value that such number of Shares would have had on the Effective Date.  The “ Fair Market Value ” shall equal the average of the trailing ten (10) closing trade prices of the Company’s common stock on the last ten (10) trading days of the month immediately prior to the date of determination as quoted on the public securities trading market on which the Company’s common stock is then traded; provided, that if the Company’s common stock is not then publicly trading or quoted, Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in good faith.

 

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2.7 Restrictions on Resale of Shares .  For the purpose of any transfer or sale of any Shares issuable under this Agreement whether under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, a registration statement under Form S-8 or any other basis, notwithstanding anything contained herein, the number of Shares that may be transferred or sold shall not exceed the following amounts within any three month period: (i) if the Company’s shares are quoted on the over-the-counter market, including the OTCQB, 1% of the shares of common stock outstanding as shown by the most recent SEC Report published by the Company, , or (ii) if the Company’s shares are traded on a national securities exchange, the greater of clause (i) and the average weekly reported volume of trading in the common stock on a national securities exchange during the four calendar weeks immediately preceding the transfer or sale.

 

2.8 Vesting on a Change in Control . Upon a Change in Control, the Restricted Stock shall automatically become fully vested.

 

As used in this Section, “ Change in Control ” shall be deemed to have occurred if:

 

  (i) a tender offer (or series of related offers) shall be made and consummated for the ownership of 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the Company, unless as a result of such tender offer more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the surviving or resulting corporation shall be owned in the aggregate by the stockholders of the Company (as of the time immediately prior to the commencement of such offer), any employee benefit plan of the Company or its subsidiaries, and their affiliates;
     
  (ii) the Company shall be merged or consolidated with another entity, unless as a result of such merger or consolidation more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the surviving or resulting entity shall be owned in the aggregate by the stockholders of the Company (as of the time immediately prior to such transaction), any employee benefit plan of the Company or its subsidiaries, and their affiliates;
     
  (iii) the Company shall sell substantially all of its assets to another entity that is not wholly owned by the Company, unless as a result of such sale more than 50% of such assets shall be owned in the aggregate by the stockholders of the Company (as of the time immediately prior to such transaction), any employee benefit plan of the Company or its subsidiaries and their affiliates; or
     
  (iv) a Person (as defined below) shall acquire 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the Company (whether directly, indirectly, beneficially or of record), unless as a result of such acquisition more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the surviving or resulting corporation shall be owned in the aggregate by the stockholders of the Company (as of the time immediately prior to the first acquisition of such securities by such Person), any employee benefit plan of the Corporation or its Subsidiaries, and their affiliates.

  

For purposes of this Section, ownership of voting securities shall take into account and shall include ownership as determined by applying the provisions of Rule 13d-3(d)(I)(i) (as in effect on the date hereof) under the Exchange Act. In addition, for such purposes, “Person” shall have the meaning given in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, as modified and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) thereof;  provided, however , that a Person shall not include (A) the Company or any of its subsidiaries; (B) a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any of its subsidiaries; (C) an underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities; or (D) a corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportion as their ownership of stock of the Company.

 

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3. Representations and Warranties of Grantee . Grantee represents and warrants to the Company that:

 

3.1 Agrees to Terms of this Agreement .  Grantee has received a copy of this Agreement, has read and understands the terms of this Agreement, and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions.  

 

3.2 Access to Information .  Grantee has had access to all information regarding the Company and its present and prospective business, assets, liabilities and financial condition that Grantee reasonably considers important in making the decision to acquire the Shares, and Grantee has had ample opportunity to ask questions of the Company’s representatives concerning such matters and this investment.

 

3.3 Understanding of Risks .  Grantee is fully aware of:  (i) the highly speculative nature of the investment in the Shares; (ii) the financial hazards involved; (iii) the qualifications and backgrounds of the management of the Company; and (iv) the tax consequences of investment in the Shares.  Grantee is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of this investment, has the ability to protect Grantee’s own interests in this transaction and is financially capable of bearing a total loss of this investment.  Grantee acknowledges that Grantee will consult with a tax advisor regarding the income tax consequences of the grant of the Shares, the vesting of the Shares and any other matters related to this Agreement. In order to comply with all applicable federal, state or local income tax laws or regulations, the Company may take such action as it deems appropriate to ensure that all applicable federal, state or local payroll, withholding, income or other taxes, which are Grantee’s sole and absolute responsibility, are withheld or collected from Grantee.

 

4. Restrictions on Transfer . Until the Shares of Restricted Stock vest in accordance with the terms herein, the Grantee shall not transfer the Grantee’s rights to such Shares of Restricted Stock or any rights related thereto.  Any attempt to transfer unvested Shares of Restricted Stock or any rights related thereto, whether by transfer, pledge, hypothecation or otherwise and whether voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, shall not vest the transferee with any interest or right in or with respect to such Shares of Restricted Stock or such related rights.

 

5. Market Standoff Agreement . Grantee agrees in connection with any registration of the Company’s securities that, upon the request of the Company or the underwriters managing any public offering of the Company’s securities, Grantee shall not sell or otherwise dispose of any Eligible Restricted Shares without the prior written consent of the Company or such underwriters, as the case may be, for such period of time (not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days) after the effective date of such registration requested by such underwriters and subject to all restrictions as the Company or the underwriters may specify. Grantee further agrees to enter into any agreement reasonably required by the underwriters to implement the foregoing.

 

6. Rights as a Stockholder . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Grantee shall have all of the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to the Shares after the Shares of Restricted Stock vest and until such time as Grantee disposes of the Shares.  

 

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7. Tax Consequences . GRANTEE UNDERSTANDS THAT GRANTEE MAY SUFFER ADVERSE TAX CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF GRANTEE’S ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF THE SHARES.  GRANTEE REPRESENTS (i) THAT GRANTEE HAS CONSULTED WITH A TAX ADVISER THAT GRANTEE DEEMS ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF THE SHARES AND (ii) THAT GRANTEE IS NOT RELYING ON THE COMPANY FOR ANY TAX ADVICE.  

 

8. Compliance with Laws and Regulations . The issuance and transfer of the Shares of Restricted Stock shall be subject to and conditioned upon compliance by the Company and Grantee with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and with all applicable requirements of any stock exchange or automated quotation system on which the Company’s common stock may be listed or quoted at the time of such issuance or transfer.  Any certificate of Restricted Stock issued to the Grantee shall contain a legend stating that it is subject to transfer restrictions and other restrictions as the Company may deem reasonably advisable pursuant to the rules, regulations, and other requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange upon which such Restricted Stock is listed, or any applicable federal or state laws, and the Company may cause a legend or legends to be put on any such certificates to make appropriate reference to such restrictions.

 

9. Successors and Assigns . The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement.    This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company.  Subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth, this Agreement shall be binding upon Grantee and Grantee’s heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

10. Governing Law; Severability . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Nevada as such laws are applied to agreements between Nevada residents entered into and to be performed entirely within Nevada, excluding that body of laws pertaining to conflict of laws.  If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of law to be illegal or unenforceable, then such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible and the other provisions shall remain fully effective and enforceable.

 

11. Notices . Any notice required to be given or delivered to the Company shall be in writing and addressed to the Corporate Secretary of the Company at its principal corporate offices.  Any notice required to be given or delivered to Grantee shall be in writing and addressed to Grantee at the address indicated above or to such other address as Grantee may designate in writing from time to time to the Company.  All notices shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery, (i) three (3) days after deposit in the United States mail by certified or registered mail (return receipt requested), (ii) one (1) business day after its deposit with any return receipt express courier (prepaid), or (iii) one (1) business day after transmission by facsimile or email.

 

12. Further Instruments . The parties agree to execute such further instruments and to take such further action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement.

 

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13. Headings; Counterparts . The captions and headings of this Agreement are included for ease of reference only and shall be disregarded in interpreting or construing this Agreement.  All references herein to Sections shall refer to Sections of this Agreement.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

 

14. Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements, whether oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the specific subject matter of this Agreement.  The terms of this Award Agreement cannot be modified except in writing and signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

15. Equitable Adjustments . If any Shares vest subsequent to any change in the number or character of the Company’s Common Stock (through any stock dividend or other distribution, recapitalization, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase or exchange of shares or otherwise) occurring after the Effective Date, you shall then receive upon such vesting the number and type of securities or other consideration which you would have received if such Shares had vested prior to the event changing the number or character of the Company’s Common Stock..

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative and Grantee has executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

 

OriginClear, Inc.   Grantee
     
By:                      
    (Signature)
     
     
(Please print name)   (Please print name)
     
Chief Executive Officer    
(Please print title)    

 

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Spouse Consent

 

The undersigned spouse of _______________________ (the Grantee ) has read, understands, and hereby approves the Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between OriginClear, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the Company ) and Grantee (the Agreement ). In consideration of the Company’s granting my spouse the right to purchase the Shares as set forth in the Agreement, the undersigned hereby agrees to be irrevocably bound by the Agreement and further agrees that any community property interest shall similarly be bound by the Agreement. The undersigned hereby appoints Grantee as my attorney-in-fact with respect to any amendment or exercise of any rights under the Agreement.

 

Date:                
     
     
Print Name of Grantee’s Spouse   Signature of Grantee’s Spouse
     
    Address:  
(Please print title)    
     
     
         

 

Check this box if you do not have a spouse.

 

 

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