UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2019

 

 

BioLargo, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

 

000-19709

 

65-0159115

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

14921 Chestnut St., Westminster, California

 

92683

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 643-9540

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

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.                    ☐

 

 

 

 

1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

Vernal and Chappy Bean Investments (notes dated September 19, 2018)

 

On March 5, 2019, we (BioLargo, Inc., the “Company”) executed amendments to two promissory notes dated September 19, 2018, with (i) Vernal Bay Investments, LLC (“Vernal”) in the original principal amount of $280,000, and (ii) Chappy Bean, LLC (“Chappy Bean”) in the original principal amount of $120,000. The amendments extended the maturity date of the two notes to June 6, 2019, and provide that we may further extend the maturity date of the notes to September 6, 2019 by giving written notice of such extension and increasing the principal due on the notes by 10%. We had previously extended the maturity dates of these notes on January 3, 2019 pursuant to a similar election whereby the principal amounts of the notes each increased by 10%, to $308,000 and $132,000, respectively. As consideration of the extension of the maturity dates reflected in the March 5 th amendments, we (i) increased the annual percentage rate of interest from 12% to 18%, effective as of March 7, 2019, and (ii) lowered the exercise price, and increased the number of shares available, on the warrants issued to the two investors. With respect to the warrants, Vernal Bay had been issued a warrant to purchase 1,387,500 shares at $0.25 per share, expiring September 19, 2023. We agreed to lower the exercise price to $0.20 per share, and proportionately increase the number of shares in the warrant to 1,734,375. By doing so, the maximum investment amount under the warrant of $346,875 remained the same. Chappy Bean’s warrant to purchase 600,000 was similarly modified, such that it now allows for the purchase of 750,000 shares at $0.20 per share.

 

Tangiers Global (Note due November 5, 2019)

 

On March 7, 2019, we received $150,000 pursuant to an amendment to the $495,000 convertible promissory note issued to Tangiers Global, LLC (“Tangiers”) dated January 31, 2019 (the “Tangiers Note”). This was the second of two installments due under the note; the original investment of $300,000 was received February 5, 2019. The principal amount due under the Tangier’s Note as of today’s date is $495,000. The note matures November 5, 2019.

 

The Tangiers Note is convertible at the option of Tangiers at a conversion price equal to 75% of the lowest closing bid price of the Company’s common stock during the 25 consecutive trading days prior to the conversion date. We may prepay the Tangiers Note up to 180 days after the effective date. If a prepayment is made within 90 days, we must pay a prepayment penalty of 25%; from 91 to 180 days, we must pay a prepayment penalty of 30%. We may pay such prepayment penalties, if we so choose, by issuing common stock at the conversion price. If such shares are not eligible for removal of restrictions pursuant to a registration statement or Rule 144 within 10 trading days following the six-month anniversary of the effective date, Tangiers may rescind the stock issuance and force the Company to pay the prepayment penalty in cash. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, as such term is defined under the Tangiers Note, additional interest will accrue from the date of the event of default at a rate equal to the lower of 22% per annum or the highest rate permitted by law, and an additional 25% shall be added to the principal amount of the note.

 

This current report on Form 8-K shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of common stock, nor shall there be any sale of shares of common stock in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Vernal Bay and Chappy Bean notes, the amendments to those notes dated March 5, 2019, the Tangiers Note, and the amendment to that note, are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of such documents, copies of which are attached as Exhibits hereto. The representations, warranties and covenants contained in such agreements were made only for purposes of such agreements and as of specific dates, were solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreements, and may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties.

 

 

 

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

 

The discussion set forth in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)     Exhibits.

 

   

Incorporated by Reference Herein

Exhibit Number

Exhibit Description

Form

File Date

10.1

Promissory Note issued to Vernal Bay Investments, LLC on September 19, 2018

Form 8-K

9/24/2018

10.2

Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Vernal Bay Investments, LLC on September 19, 2018

Form 8-K

9/24/2018

10.3*

Amendment dated March 5, 2019 to Promissory Note issued to Vernal Bay Investments, LLC on September 19, 2018

 

 

10.4

Promissory Note issued to Chappy Bean, LLC on September 19, 2018

Form 8-K

9/24/2018

10.5

Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Chappy Bean, LLC on September 19, 2018

Form 8-K

9/24/2018

10.6*

Amendment dated March 5, 2019 to Promissory Note issued to Chappy Bean, LLC on September 19, 2018

 

 

10.7

Convertible Promissory Note issued to Tangiers Global, LLC dated January 31, 2019

Form 8-K

2/11/2019

10.8*

Amendment dated March 5, 2019 to Convertible Promissory Note issued to Tangiers Global, LLC dated January 31, 2019

 

 

 

* Filed hereto.

 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Date: March 8, 2019

BIOLARGO, INC.

     
 

By:

/s/ Dennis P. Calvert

   

Dennis P. Calvert

   

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Exhibit 10.3

 

AMENDMENT

TO THE PROMISSORY NOTE AND WARRANT DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

 

The parties entered into a 12% Promissory Note dated September 19, 2018 in the Original Principal Amount of $280,000, instrument number 33146, (the “Note”), by and between BioLargo, Inc. (the “Issuer”) and Vernal Bay Investments, LLC (the “Holder”) (together referred to as the “Parties”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the meaning set forth in the Note.

 

WHEREAS , the Note’s original Maturity Date was January 5, 2019, and pursuant to the terms thereof, on January 3, 2019, Issuer notified Holder of its election to extend the Maturity Date by 60 days to March 6, 2019, and in doing so the Principal Amount due under the Note increased as of January 3, 2019 to $308,000.

 

WHEREAS , the Parties have agreed to further extend the Maturity Date of the Note as set forth herein.

 

The Parties hereby agree to amend the Note as follows:

 

Maturity: The Maturity Date of the Note shall be extended to June 6, 2019.

 

Option al Extension of June 6, 2019 Maturity Date . So long as an Event of Default (as defined in Section 4 of the Note) has not occurred, Issuer may extend the Maturity Date of the Note to September 6, 2019 by giving written notice to Holder at any time prior to the Maturity Date, and in such event the then outstanding Principal Amount of the Note will increase by ten percent (10%), effective as of the date of the notice.

 

Interest Rate : Effective as of March 7, 2019, the Note shall earn interest at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum. For the purpose of clarity, all interest accrued prior to March 7, 2019 accrued at 12% per annum.

 

Amendment to Warrant: Issuer issued to Holder a warrant to purchase 1,387,500 shares of Issuer’s common stock, instrument number 33147, expiring September 19, 2023 (the “Warrant”). As additional consideration for the extension, the Exercise Price of the Warrant (as that term is defined in the Warrant) is hereby reduced from $0.25 to $0.20, and the number of share purchasable under the Warrant is hereby increased from 1,387,500 to 1,734,375 shares.

 

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE NOTE AND WARRANT REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

 

Please indicate acceptance and approval of this amendment dated March 5, 2019 by signing below:

 

/s/Dennis P. Calvert   /s/Robert E. Boyer  
Dennis P. Calvert    Robert E. Boyer  
BioLargo, Inc.   Vernal Bay Investments, LLC  
Chief Executive Officer    Member  
Date signed: March 5, 2019   Date signed: March 6, 2019  

 

Exhibit 10.6

 

AMENDMENT

TO THE PROMISSORY NOTE DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

 

The parties entered into a 12% Promissory Note dated September 19, 2018 in the Original Principal Amount of $120,000, instrument number 33149, (the “Note”), by and between BioLargo, Inc. (the “Issuer”) and Chappy Bean, LLC (the “Holder”) (together referred to as the “Parties”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the meaning set forth in the Note.

 

WHEREAS , the Note’s original Maturity Date was January 5, 2019, and pursuant to the terms thereof, on January 3, 2019, Issuer notified Holder of its election to extend the Maturity Date by 60 days to March 6, 2019, and in doing so the Principal Amount due under the Note increased as of January 3, 2019 to $132,000.

 

WHEREAS , the Parties have agreed to further extend the Maturity Date of the Note as set forth herein.

 

The Parties hereby agree to amend the Note as follows:

 

Maturity: The Maturity Date of the Note shall be extended to June 6, 2019.

 

Option al Extension of June 6, 2019 Maturity Date . So long as an Event of Default (as defined in Section 4 of the Note) has not occurred, Issuer may extend the Maturity Date of the Note to September 6, 2019 by giving written notice to Holder at any time prior to the Maturity Date, and in such event the then outstanding Principal Amount of the Note will increase by ten percent (10%), effective as of the date of the notice.

 

Interest Rate : Effective as of March 7, 2019, the Note shall earn interest at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum. For the purpose of clarity, all interest accrued prior to March 7, 2019 accrued at 12% per annum.

 

Amendment to Warrant: Issuer issued to Holder a warrant to purchase 600,000 shares of Issuer’s common stock, instrument number 33150, expiring September 19, 2023 (the “Warrant”). As additional consideration for the extension, the Exercise Price of the Warrant (as that term is defined in the Warrant) is hereby reduced from $0.25 to $0.20, and the number of share purchasable under the Warrant is hereby increased from 600,000 to 750,000 shares.

 

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE NOTE AND WARRANT REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

 

Please indicate acceptance and approval of this amendment dated March 5, 2019 by signing below:

 

/s/Dennis P. Calvert    /s/Jaren Johnson  
Dennis P. Calvert   Jaren Johnson  
BioLargo, Inc.   Chappy Bean, LLC  
Chief Executive Officer    VP and General Counsel  
Date signed: March 5, 2019   Date signed: March 5, 2019  

 

Exhibit 10.8

 

AMENDMENT #1

 

TO THE $495,000 PROMISSORY NOTE DATED JANUARY 31, 2018

 

 

The parties agree that the $495,000 Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) by and between BioLargo, Inc. (the “Borrower”) and Tangiers Global, LLC (the “Lender”) is hereby amended as follows:

 

1.

Payment . The Lender shall make a payment to the Borrower $150,000 of Consideration, plus $15,000 in an OID under the Note on or before March 4, 2019.

   

2.

Use of Proceeds. The Company covenants that it will within, three months of the Effective Date of this Consideration, it shall use approximately $ 150,000 of the proceeds in the manner set forth below (the “Use of Proceeds”): general working capital.

   

3.

Independent Transactions . The Borrower understands and agrees that the Note sets forth the terms for a series of independent transactions in which the Lender may elect to make a payment of Consideration to the Borrower with each payment of Consideration creating a separate obligation of the Borrower to the Lender with the terms set forth in the Note. Accordingly, the Maturity Date of each payment of Consideration, and the repayment terms for each payment of Consideration, are as set forth in the Note.

   

4.

The Borrower confirms that it has not undertaken any capital raise, whether through debt or equity, with any other party since the Effective Date of the Note.

 

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE NOTE REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

 

Please indicate acceptance and approval of this amendment dated March 5, 2019 by signing below:

 

/s/Dennis P. Calvert

 

/s/Justin Ederle

 
       

BioLargo, Inc.

 

Tangiers Global, LLC

 
       

By: Dennis P. Calvert

 

By: Justin Ederle

 
       

Its: President

 

Its: Managing Member

 
       

Date: March 5, 2019

 

Date: March 6, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

DISBURSEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

TO:

Tangiers Global, LLC

 

 

FROM:

BioLargo, Inc.

      

 

DATE:

March 4, 2019

 

Pursuant to that certain Convertible Promissory Note between the parties listed above and dated January 31, 2019, a disbursement of funds will take place in the amount and manner described below:

 

Please disburse to:

 

Amount to disburse:

$150,000

Form of distribution

Wire

Name

BioLargo, Inc.

Address

 

 

 

 

Wire Instructions:

 

FBO: BioLargo, Inc.

Account #: 001549768543

ABA Routing #:026-00-9593

Bank of America, attention: Branch Manager

Address: 24211 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Phone: 949-951-4076

 

 

TOTAL: $150,000

 

BioLargo, Inc.

 

 

By: _________________________________________     Dated: March 5, 2019

 

Name: Dennis P. Calvert

 

Its: President