UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
INCEPTION MINING INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 1381 | 35-2302128 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) |
(IRS
Employer
Identification Number) |
5330 South 900 East, Suite 280
Murray, UT 84117
(801) 312-8113
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Trent D’Ambrosio, CEO
5330 South 900 East, Suite 280
Murray, UT 84117
(801) 312-8113
(Name, address including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copy To:
BRUNSON CHANDLER & JONES PLLC
Walker Center
175 South Main Street
Suite 1410
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801) 303-5721
APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC : As soon as practicable after the effective date of the Registration Statement.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. [X]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
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Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] | Non-accelerated filer [ ] | Smaller reporting company [X] |
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of Each Class of Securities to be Registered |
Amount
to be
Registered (1)(2) |
Proposed
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (3) |
Proposed
Maximum Aggregate Offering Price |
Amount
of
Registration Fee |
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Shares of Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share (4) | 25,846,154 | 0.26 | 6,720,000.04 | 814.46 | ||||||||||||
Total | 25,846,154 | $ | 6,720,000.04 | $ | 814.46 |
(1) | The shares of common stock being registered hereunder are being registered for resale by the selling stockholder named in the accompanying prospectus. |
(2) | Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the shares being registered hereunder shall be deemed to cover additional securities to be offered to prevent dilution and thus includes such indeterminate number of shares of common stock as may be issuable with respect to the shares being registered hereunder as a result of stock splits, stock dividends or other similar transactions. |
(3) | Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), using the closing price as reported on the OTCQB marketplace on May 28, 2019. |
(4) | Represents shares of common stock issuable to the selling stockholder upon the conversion of the Senior Secured Redeemable Convertible Note and the exercise of the Warrant in connection with that certain Note Purchase Agreement dated May 20, 2019. |
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The selling stockholders may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state or other jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, Dated May __, 2019
PROSPECTUS
The information in this Prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This Prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
INCEPTION MINING INC.
25,846,154 SHARES
COMMON STOCK
This prospectus relates to the sale, from time to time, by the Selling Stockholder of up to 25,846,154 shares of our common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “ Resale Shares ”) issuable to the Selling Stockholder upon (i) conversion of an outstanding Senior Secured Redeemable Convertible Note (the “ Note ”) issued by the Company in favor of the Selling Stockholder and (ii) exercise of a common stock purchase warrant (the “ Warrant ”) to purchase 9,250,000 shares of common stock. Both the Note and the Warrant were purchased by the Selling Stockholder pursuant to that certain Note Purchase Agreement, dated May 20, 2019 (the “ Note Purchase Agreement ”).
The Selling Stockholder may sell some or all of the Resale Shares from time to time in the principal market on which the stock is traded at the prevailing market price or in negotiated transactions. The offering price bears no relationship to our assets, book value, earnings or any other customary investment criteria. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the Resale Shares by the Selling Stockholder. The Resale Shares may be sold by the Selling Stockholder to or through underwriters or dealers, directly to purchasers or through agents designated from time to time. For additional information regarding the methods of sale you should refer to the section entitled “ Plan of Distribution ” beginning on page 14 of this prospectus.
We will bear all costs relating to the registration of the Resale Shares. All selling and other expenses incurred by the Selling Stockholder will be borne by the Selling Stockholder.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Link, LLC alternative trading system operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. at the OTCQB level (the “OTCQB”) under the symbol “IMII”. The closing price of our common stock on the OTCQB on May 28, 2019, was $0.26 per share.
These securities involve a high degree of risk. See the caption “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4 of this Prospectus.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information from that contained in this prospectus. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale of our common stock. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any circumstances under which the offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor any distribution of securities in accordance with this prospectus shall, under any circumstances, imply that there has been no change in our affairs since the date of this prospectus.
The Date of This Prospectus Is: May __, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not, and the Selling Stockholder has not, authorized any person to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. This prospectus is not an offer to sell, nor is the Selling Stockholder seeking an offer to buy, securities in any state where the offer or solicitation is not permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale of the common stock. Our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects may have changed since such date.
The distribution of this prospectus and the issuance of the securities in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the issuance of the securities and the distribution of this prospectus outside the United States. This prospectus does not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, the securities offered by this prospectus by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person to make such an offer or solicitation.
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information and financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. All references in this Prospectus to Shares are as of May 28, 2019, unless otherwise specified. We have not authorized any person to give you any supplemental information or to make any representations for us. You should not rely upon any information about our company that is not contained in this prospectus. Information contained in this prospectus may become stale. You should not assume the information contained in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement is accurate as of any date other than their respective dates, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus, any prospectus supplement or of any sale of the shares. Our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects may have changed since those dates. The selling stockholders are offering to sell and seeking offers to buy shares of our common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted.
In this prospectus, the “Company,” “Inception,” “Inception Mining,” “we,” “us,” and “our,” refer to Inception Mining Inc., a Nevada corporation.
Company Overview
We are a mining company that was formed in Nevada on July 2, 2007. As a mining company, we are engaged in the production of precious metals. Our activities are not limited to production and they also include production, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties, primarily for gold, from owned mining properties. Inception Mining has acquired two projects, the UP and Burlington mine and the Clavo Rico mine, as further described below. Our target properties are those that have been the subject of historical exploration. We have generated revenue and are generating revenue from mining operations.
UP and Burlington Gold Mine
On February 25, 2013, the Company acquired certain real property and the associated exploration permits and mineral rights commonly known as the UP and Burlington Gold Mine (“UP and Burlington” or the “Mine”) pursuant to that certain asset purchase agreement entered between the Company, its majority shareholder (the “Majority Shareholder”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inception Development Inc. (the “Subsidiary”) on one hand, and Inception Resources on the other hand, dated February 25, 2013 (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”). Accordingly, the Company owns and controls this property exclusively; there are no third parties who impose conditions of any kind on operations at this location. We are presently in the exploration stage at UP and Burlington. UP and Burlington contain two federal patented mining claims which Inception Resources acquired for the purpose of the exploration and potential development of gold on the 40 acres which comprises UP and Burlington. Production at this mine is subject to a 3% net smelter royalty, which may increase or decrease depending on the amount of gold produced.
Discovered in 1892, UP and Burlington is a private gold property that has been held unused in a family trust for the past 75 years. UP and Burlington is located in Lemhi County, Northwest of Salmon, Idaho, at an elevation of 7,994 feet. The UP and Burlington site is located six miles from the city of Salmon; is 0.6 miles away from the closest major road (Ridge Rd.); and is 1.56 miles away from the closest major power line. We believe Salmon, along with the surrounding County of Lemhi, provides an excellent infrastructure for our mine. Salmon has a population of 3,122 and Lemhi County has a population of 7,806. In 2014-2015, heavy maintenance and right-of-way repair was completed and a new road to UP and Burlington mine site was constructed.
UP and Burlington’s two gold mining claims were brought to patent in 1900, which covers the Mine’s 40 acres. Subsequently, in 1989, a U.S. Forest Survey was performed on the UP and Burlington site confirming that the patented claims cover an area which is six hundred feet by three thousand feet (600‘x3000’). The Mine’s patented claims remove the challenges associated when working on U.S. Forest lands, Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”), state or other property types. With our purchase of UP and Burlington, we have the benefit of working on private land, which requires only a hauling / road permit to commence significant operations.
The Company has obtained the necessary permitting, cut additional access roads, made surface improvements, and initiated surface mining on a 2,500 foot per day lighted vein for bulk sampling, vein definition and ore valuation. In Phase II, we plan to contract an underground mining and operations plan, expand portal development leveraging existing underground access, and implement underground mining to a depth based on optimizing costs versus processed ore value. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in implementing any stage of our plans.
Our plan includes the continuation of obtaining a Lemhi County Conditional Use Permit and an Idaho Department of Lands Surface Reclamation Bond. Since receiving the permitting for the U.S. Forest Service Access Road, the access road is now complete. In addition, we have contracts such as geotechnical contracts, mining contracts, toll processing contracts, and underground mine plan contracts.
The Company and its independent consultants are in the process of developing a detailed exploration-drilling program to confirm and expand mineralized zones in the Mine and collect additional environmental and technical data. The first phase began in 2013. The Company intends to continue drilling, metallurgical testing, engineering and environmental programs and studies and has updated the historic feasibility study and environmental permit applications.
We also plan to review opportunities and acquire additional mineral properties with current or historic precious and base metal mineralization with meaningful exploration potential.
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Clavo Rico Mine
On October 2, 2015, the Company consummated a merger with Clavo Rico Ltd. (“Clavo Rico”). Clavo Rico is a privately held Turks and Caicos company with principal operations in Honduras, Central America. Clavo Rico operates the Clavo Rico mining concession through its subsidiaries Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A de C.V. and Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. and holds other mining concessions. Its workings include several historical underground mining operations dating back to the early Mayan and Spanish occupation.
The Company’s primary mine is located on the 200-hectare Clavo Rico Concession, located in southern Honduras. This mine was originally explored and exploited in the 16th century by the Spanish, and more recently has been operated by Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S. de R.L. as a small family business. In 2003, Clavo Rico’s predecessor purchased a 20% interest and later increased its ownership to 99.9%. This company has since invested over five million dollars in the expansion and development of the mine and surrounding properties. Today, the Company operates this mine through exploration of surface-level material.
Mining operations begin by crushing extracted material to approximately 3/8-inch size pebbles, which is then mixed with additional material and loaded on the recovery pad for processing. The pebble material is sprinkled with a solution that leaches the gold from the rock, and the solution is collected and processed on-site at Clavo Rico’s own ADR plant. The doré bars that result from this process are shipped to the USA for refining.
Prior to the expansion, the mine had only been processing approximately less than 500 tons of extracted material per day. The current recovery operational increase has been sized to handle from 500 to 750 tons of extracted material per day on a recovery bed that has the capacity to receive up to 750,000 tons of material. The Company commenced full operations on January 1, 2012 and believes that sufficiently high gold content ore bodies have been located and blocked out to load the leach pad to capacity by the end of June 30, 2023. The Company has engaged in preliminary drilling of this area.
The Business
Inception Mining, Inc. (formerly known as Gold American Mining Corp.) was incorporated under the name of Golf Alliance Corporation and under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 2, 2007. Inception Mining, Inc. is a precious metal mineral acquisition, exploration and development company. Inception Development, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho on January 28, 2013.
Golf Alliance Corporation pursued its original business plan to provide opportunities for golfers to play on private golf courses normally closed to them due to the membership requirements of the private clubs. During the year ended July 31, 2010, the Company decided to redirect its business focus toward precious metal mineral acquisition and exploration.
On March 5, 2010, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to (1) to change its name to Silver America, Inc. and (2) increased its authorized common stock from 100,000,000 to 500,000,000.
On June 23, 2010 the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Gold American Mining Corp.
On February 25, 2013, Gold American Mining Corp. and its majority shareholder (the “Majority Shareholder”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inception Development Inc. (the “Subsidiary”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Inception Resources, LLC, a Utah corporation (“Inception Resources”), pursuant to which the Company purchased the U.P. and Burlington Gold Mine in consideration of 16,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company, the assumption of promissory notes in the amount of $950,000 and the assignment of a 3% net royalty.. This transaction is deemed an asset purchase by entities under common control. The Asset Purchase Agreement closed on February 25, 2013 (the “Closing”). The Company was a “shell company” (as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) immediately prior to our acquisition of the gold mine pursuant to the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement. As a result of such acquisition, the Company’s operations shifted to focus on the ownership and operation of the mine acquired from Inception Resources.
On May 17, 2013, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Inception Mining, Inc. (“Inception,” “Inception Mining,” or the “Company”).
On October 2, 2015, the Company consummated an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Clavo Rico Ltd. (“Clavo Rico”). Clavo Rico is a privately held Turks and Caicos company with principal operations in Honduras, Central America. Clavo Rico operates the Clavo Rico mining concession through its subsidiaries Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A de C.V. and Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. and holds other mining concessions. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company issued of 240,225,901 shares of common stock of Inception and assumed promissory notes in the amount of $5,488,980 and accrued interest of $3,434,426. Under this merger agreement, there was a change in control and it has been treated for accounting purposes as a reverse recapitalization with Clavo Rico, Ltd. being the surviving entity. Clavo Rico’s workings include several historical underground operations dating back to the early Mayan and Spanish occupation.
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The Company’s primary mine is located on the 200 hectare Clavo Rico Concession, located in southern Honduras. This mine was originally explored and exploited in the 16th century by the Spanish, and more recently has been operated by Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A. de C.V. as a small family business. In 2003, Clavo Rico’s predecessor purchased a 20% interest and later increased its ownership to 99.9%.
Recent Developments
May 20, 2019 Financing
On May 20, 2019, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“NPA”) with the Selling Stockholder, pursuant to which we issued (i) a Senior Secured Redeemable Convertible Note (the “Note”) with an aggregate face value of $4,250,000 (of which $1,250,000 was retained by the Selling Stockholder as an original issue discount) and (ii) a common stock purchase warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase 9,250,000 shares of common stock in exchange for $3,000,000 cash consideration. As long as a Trigger Event (as defined in the Note) has not occurred, the Note is subject to interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum and may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to 100% of the average of the five lowest individual daily volume weighted average prices of the shares of common stock, less $0.01 per share (the “Conversion Price”), during the period beginning on the issuance date of the Note and ending on May 20, 2021, the Maturity Date of the Note. For each Trigger Event that occurs, the interest rate of the Note will increase by 10% and the discount to the market price will increase by 10%. The Conversion Price shall not be less than $0.01 per share of common stock (the “Floor Price”), unless an event of default has occurred, in which case the Floor Price is not applicable. In no event will the Conversion Price be less than the par value per share of the common stock of the Company. The Selling Stockholder transaction closed on May 20, 2019. “Trigger Events” that will result in less favorable financial terms for the Company include delays in receiving the conversion shares, the issuance of restricted shares if investor provides a legal opinion that shares may be issued without a restrictive legend, the issuance of a certificate if investor requests electronic delivery via DTC, the failure to timely perform obligations in the Transaction Documents, inaccurate representations in the NPA, events of default over $250,000, bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization, a lapse in the effectiveness of a registration statement, the suspension from trading on the trading market, the failure to meet the listing requirements of the trading market, notice that the Company intends not to comply with a conversion notice, the admission of the Company of its inability to pay its debts as they become due or appointment of a custodian or receiver, a judgment or judgments in excess of $250,000, delays in filing public reports, the initiation of an administrative or enforcement proceeding, and the Company’s common stock is under chill or freeze by DTC.
The following summary of the offering contains basic information about the offering and the common stock and is not intended to be complete. It does not contain all the information that is important to you. For a more complete understanding of the common stock, please refer to the section of this prospectus entitled “Description of Securities” on page 15 .
Common Stock offered by the Selling Stockholder | 25,846,154 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share. | |
Common Stock outstanding before this offering: | 57,848,505 | |
Common Stock to be outstanding immediately after this offering: | 83,694,659 (assuming the Note is fully converted and the Warrant is fully exercised). | |
Use of proceeds |
This prospectus relates to shares of our common stock that may be offered and sold from time to time by the Selling Stockholder. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock by the Selling Stockholder pursuant to this prospectus. However, we will receive proceeds for any exercise of warrants, but not for the subsequent sale of the shares underlying the warrants, which we are hereby registering. |
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Offering Price | Market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market prices. The Selling Stockholder will determine when and how they will sell the common stock offered in this prospectus. | |
Transfer Agent |
Colonial Stock Transfer Co., Inc., 66 Exchange Place, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
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OTCQB Ticker Symbol: | IMII |
We have agreed to pay all costs and expenses relating to the registration of our common stock. The selling stockholder will only be responsible for any commissions, taxes, attorney’s fees and other charges relating to the offer or sale of these securities. The selling stockholder may sell their common stock through one or more broker/dealers, and these broker/dealers may receive customary compensation in the form of underwriting discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling stockholder as they shall agree.
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An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully the following risks, along with all of the other information included in this report, before deciding to buy our common stock. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also impair our business operations. If we are unable to prevent events that have a negative effect from occurring, then our business may suffer.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMPANY
We have incurred losses since our inception in 2007 and may never be profitable, which raises doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Since our inception in 2007 and until the Merger in 2015, we had nominal operations and incurred operating losses. As of March 31, 2019, our accumulated deficit since inception was $25,795,942. We have substantial current obligations and at March 31, 2019, we had $22,150,053 of current liabilities compared to only $490,818 of current assets. Since inception, we have been able to raise only minimal additional capital, and we have minimal cash on hand. Accordingly, the Company does not have sufficient cash resources or current assets to pay its current obligations, and we have been meeting many of our obligations through the issuance of our common stock to our employees, consultants and advisors as payment for the goods and services.
Our management continues to search for additional financing; however, considering the difficult U.S. and global economic conditions along with the substantial turmoil in the capital and credit markets, there is a significant possibility that we will be unable to obtain financing to continue our operations.
As we are in the beginning stages of our exploration activities on UP and Burlington, and such property has not generated revenue in the recent past, we expect to incur additional losses in the foreseeable future, and such losses may continue to be significant. To become profitable, we must be successful in raising capital to continue with our mining efforts, exploration activities, meet the work commitment requirements on UP and Burlington and Clavo Rico, discover economically feasible mineralization deposits and establish reserves, successfully develop the properties and finally realize adequate prices on our minerals in the marketplace.
These circumstances raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as described in an explanatory paragraph to our independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018. If we are unable to continue as a going concern, investors will likely lose all of their investment in our company.
We have a limited operating history.
As an early stage company that has made acquisitions in only the past several years, we are subject to all the risks inherent in the initial organization, financing, expenditures, complications, and delays inherent in a new business. Investors should evaluate an investment in us in light of the uncertainties encountered by developing companies in a competitive environment. Our business is dependent upon the implementation of our business plan. There can be no assurance that our efforts will be successful or that we will ultimately be able to attain profitability. Additionally, the Company’s merger with the operating foreign entity was based on a review of all historical data and potential revenue streams and resources as could be ascertained from the submission of documents and a thorough review of all data made available. We believe the materials to be accurate and have attempted to discount the valuations due to perceived risks of foreign operations and the tasks of incorporating a non-public operating entity into Inception Mining Inc.
The feasibility of mineral extraction from UP and Burlington has not yet been established, as we have not completed exploration or other work necessary to determine if it is commercially feasible to develop the properties.
UP and Burlington does not have any proven or probable reserves. A “reserve,” as defined by the SEC, is that part of a mineral deposit which could be economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve determination. A reserve requires a feasibility study demonstrating with reasonable certainty that the deposit can be economically extracted and produced. We have not yet completed our feasibility study with regard to UP and Burlington. As a result, we currently have no reserves and there are no assurances that we will be able to prove that there are reserves on UP and Burlington.
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Exploring for gold is an inherently speculative business.
Natural resource exploration, and exploring for gold in particular, is a business that by its nature is very speculative. There is a strong possibility that we will not discover gold or any other resources that can be mined or extracted at a profit at our UP and Burlington project. Even if we do discover gold or other deposits at that project, the deposit may not be of the quality or size necessary for us to make a profit after extracting it. Few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines. Unusual or unexpected geological formations, geological formation pressures, fires, power outages, labor disruptions, flooding, explosions, cave-ins, landslides, and the inability to obtain suitable or adequate machinery, equipment or labor are just some of the many risks involved in mineral exploration programs and the subsequent development of gold deposits. At our Clavo Rico mine, the resources may become scarce or more difficult to obtain.
We will require significant additional capital to continue our exploration activities, and, if warranted, to develop mining operations.
We will be required to raise significantly more capital in order to develop UP and Burlington for mining production, assuming economically viable reserves exist. There is no assurance that our investments in UP and Burlington will be financially productive. We will also be required to raise significantly more capital in order to fund our Clavo Rico operations. Our ability to obtain necessary funding depends upon a number of factors, including the price of gold, base metals, and other minerals we are able to mine, the status of the national and worldwide economy, and the availability of funds in the capital markets. If we are unable to obtain the required financing in the near future for these or other purposes, our exploration activities would be delayed or indefinitely postponed, we would likely may lose our lease and options to acquire an ownership interest in UP and Burlington and be unable to fund our operations at the Clavo Rico mine in Honduras. This would likely lead to failure of our Company. Even if financing is available, it may be on terms that are not favorable to us, in which case, our ability to become profitable or to continue operating would be adversely affected. If we are unable to raise funds, the market value of our securities will likely decline, and our investors may lose some or all of their investment.
The global financial conditions may have an impact on our business and financial condition in ways that we currently cannot predict.
The continued pressure on commodities markets and related turmoil in the global financial system may have an impact on our business and financial position. The recent high costs of consumables may negatively impact costs of our operations. In addition, current financial market conditions may limit our ability to raise capital through credit and equity markets. As discussed further below, the prices of the metals that we may produce are affected by a number of factors, and it is unknown how these factors will be impacted by a continuation of the financial crisis.
Fluctuating gold and mineral prices could negatively impact our business plan.
The potential for profitability of our gold and mineral mining operations and the value of any mining properties we may acquire will be directly related to the market price of gold and minerals that we mine. Historically, gold and other mineral prices have widely fluctuated, and are influenced by a wide variety of factors, including inflation, currency fluctuations, regional and global demand, and political and economic conditions. Fluctuations in the price of gold and other minerals that we mine may have a significant influence on the market price of our common stock and a prolonged decline in these prices will have a negative effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Our business is subject to extensive environmental regulations which may make exploring for or mining prohibitively expensive, and which may change at any time.
All of our operations are subject to extensive environmental regulations, which could make exploration expensive or prohibit it altogether. We may be subject to potential liabilities associated with the pollution of the environment and the disposal of waste products that may occur as the result of exploring and other related activities on our properties. We may have to pay to remedy environmental pollution, which may reduce the amount of money that we have available to use for exploration. This may adversely affect our financial position, which may cause you to lose your investment. If we are unable to fully remedy an environmental problem, we might be required to suspend operations or to enter into interim compliance measures pending the completion of the required remedy. If a decision is made to mine our properties and we retain any operational responsibility for doing so, our potential exposure for remediation may be significant, and this may have a material adverse effect upon our business and financial position. We have not yet purchased insurance for potential environmental risks (including potential liability for pollution or other hazards associated with the disposal of waste products from our exploration activities). However, if we mine one or more of our properties and retain operational responsibility for mining, then such insurance may not be available to us on reasonable terms or at a reasonable price. All of our exploration and, if warranted, development activities may be subject to regulation under one or more local, state and federal environmental impact analyses and public review processes. It is possible that future changes in applicable laws, regulations and permits or changes in their enforcement or regulatory interpretation could have significant impact on some portion of our business, which may require our business to be economically re-evaluated from time to time. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk that regulatory authorities may increase bonding requirements beyond our financial capability. Inasmuch as posting of bonding in accordance with regulatory determinations is a condition to the right to operate under all material operating permits, increases in bonding requirements could prevent operations even if we are in full compliance with all substantive environmental laws.
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We may be denied the government licenses and permits which we need to explore on our properties. In the event that we discover commercially exploitable deposits, we may be denied the additional government licenses and permits which we will need to mine our properties.
Exploration activities usually require the granting of permits from various governmental agencies. For example, exploration drilling on unpatented mineral claims requires a permit to be obtained from the United States Bureau of Land Management, which may take several months or longer to grant the requested permit. Depending on the size, location and scope of the exploration program, additional permits may also be required before exploration activities can be undertaken. Prehistoric or Indian graveyards, threatened or endangered species, archeological sites or the possibility thereof, difficult access, excessive dust and important nearby water resources may all result in the need for additional permits before exploration activities can commence. As with all permitting processes, there is the risk that unexpected delays and excessive costs may be experienced in obtaining required permits. The needed permits may not be granted at all. Delays in or our inability to obtain necessary permits will result in unanticipated costs, which may result in serious adverse effects upon our business.
The values of our properties are subject to volatility in the price of gold and any other deposits we may seek or locate.
Our ability to obtain additional and continuing funding, and our profitability in the event we ever commence mining operations or sell our rights to mine, will be significantly affected by changes in the market price of gold. Further, the gold deposits that are recovered from our Clavo Rico mine with also be subject to the volatility in the price of gold. Gold prices fluctuate widely and are affected by numerous factors, all of which are beyond our control. Some of these factors include the sale or purchase of gold by central banks and financial institutions; interest rates; currency exchange rates; inflation or deflation; fluctuation in the value of the United States dollar and other currencies; speculation; global and regional supply and demand, including investment, industrial and jewelry demand; and the political and economic conditions of major gold or other mineral producing countries throughout the world, such as Russia and South Africa. The price of gold or other minerals have fluctuated widely in recent years, and a decline in the price of gold could cause a significant decrease in the value of our properties, limit our ability to raise money, and render continued exploration and development of our properties impracticable. If that happens, then we could lose our rights to our properties and be compelled to sell some or all of these rights. Additionally, the future development of our properties beyond the exploration stage is heavily dependent upon the level of gold prices remaining sufficiently high to make the development of our properties economically viable. You may lose your investment if the price of gold decreases. The greater the decrease in the price of gold, the more likely it is that you will lose money.
Our property titles may be challenged. We are not insured against any challenges, impairments or defects to our mineral claims or property titles. We have not fully verified title to our properties.
Our future unpatented claims will be created and maintained in accordance with the federal General Mining Law of 1872. Unpatented claims are unique U.S. property interests and are generally considered to be subject to greater title risk than other real property interests because the validity of unpatented claims is often uncertain. This uncertainty arises, in part, out of the complex federal and state laws and regulations under the General Mining Law. Defending any challenges to our future property titles may be costly and may divert funds that could otherwise be used for exploration activities and other purposes. In addition, unpatented claims are always subject to possible challenges by third parties or contests by the federal government, which, if successful, may prevent us from exploiting our discovery of commercially extractable gold. Challenges to our title may increase our costs of operation or limit our ability to explore on certain portions of our properties. We are not insured against challenges, impairments or defects to our property titles, nor do we intend to carry extensive title insurance in the future. Potential conflicts to our mineral claims are discussed in detail elsewhere herein.
Honduran mining operations have increased exposure.
Sustaining foreign mining operations, such as those in Honduras, comes with increased uncertainty, due to less stable governments, political interruptions, volatility in taxes and fees, implementation of new laws and regulations, and more. The effect of this exposure can lead to closure of operations, nationalization, and strikes, all of which are beyond the company’s control. Granting and maintaining concessions is highly subject to political whim and maintaining the concessions is subject to a number of factors and variables beyond the company’s control. We do not currently insure against these interruptions but have chosen to structure our operations to minimize exposure to capital assets by subcontracting major areas of work, and to otherwise keep our financial exposure limited even at the expense of operation costs and our bottom line.
Foreign operations involve numerous risks associated with fluctuating exchange rates and other financial risks.
Foreign operations involve numerous risks associated with fluctuating exchange rates and with increasing taxes and fees associated with importing of necessary goods, equipment and services not adequately found in country and with exporting of the finished gold doré. Recent enactment of the Honduran mining laws has helped stabilize the fees, but continual review by the various government operations, and central bank subject the historical operations to review and could impact our ability to export on a timely basis and/or face possible fines etc. associated with repatriation of past revenues, etc.
Possible amendments to the General Mining Law could make it more difficult or impossible for us to execute our business plan.
The U.S. Congress has considered proposals to amend the General Mining Law of 1872 that would have, among other things, permanently banned the sale of public land for mining. The proposed amendment would have expanded the environmental regulations to which we might be subject and would have given Indian tribes the ability to hinder or prohibit mining operations near tribal lands. The proposed amendment would also have imposed a royalty of 8% of gross revenue on new mining operations located on federal public land, which might have applied to our future properties. The proposed amendment would have made it more expensive or perhaps too expensive to recover any otherwise commercially exploitable gold deposits which we might find on our future properties. While at this time the proposed amendment is no longer pending, this or similar changes to the law in the future could have a significant impact on our business model.
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Market forces or unforeseen developments may prevent us from obtaining the supplies and equipment necessary to explore for gold and other resources.
Gold exploration, and resource exploration in general, demands contractors available for such work, and unforeseen shortages of supplies and/or equipment could result in the disruption of our planned exploration activities. Current demand for exploration drilling services, equipment and supplies is robust and could result in suitable equipment and skilled manpower being unavailable at scheduled times for our exploration program. Fuel prices are extremely volatile as well. We will attempt to locate suitable equipment, materials, manpower and fuel if sufficient funds are available. If we cannot find the equipment and supplies needed for our various exploration programs, we may have to suspend some or all of them until equipment, supplies, funds and/or skilled manpower become available. Any such disruption in our activities may adversely affect our exploration activities and financial condition.
We may not be able to maintain the infrastructure necessary to conduct exploration activities.
Our exploration activities depend upon adequate infrastructure. Reliable roads, bridges, power sources, and water supply are important factors that affect capital and operating costs. Unusual or infrequent weather phenomena, sabotage, government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of such infrastructure could adversely affect our exploration activities and financial condition.
Our exploration activities may be adversely affected by the local climates, which could prevent or impair us from exploring our properties year-round.
The local climate in our area of operations may impair or prevent us from conducting exploration activities on our properties year round. Because of its rural location and limited infrastructure in this area, our property is generally impassible for several weeks each year as a result of significant rain or snow events. Earthquakes, heavy rains, snowstorms, and floods could result in serious damage to or the destruction of facilities, equipment or means of access to our properties, or may otherwise prevent us from conducting exploration activities on our properties.
We do not currently carry any property or casualty insurance.
Our business is subject to a number of risks and hazards generally, including but not limited to, adverse environmental conditions, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected geological conditions, ground or slope failures, cave-ins, changes in the regulatory environment, and natural phenomena such as inclement weather conditions, floods and earthquakes. Such occurrences could result in damage to our properties, equipment, infrastructure, personal injury or death, environmental damage, delays, monetary losses and possible legal liability. You could lose all or part of your investment if any such catastrophic event occurs. We do not carry any property or casualty insurance at this time (but we will carry all insurances that we are required to by law, such as motor vehicle and workers’ compensation, plus other coverage that may be in the best interest of the Company). Even if we do obtain insurance, it may not cover all of the risks associated with our operations. Insurance against risks such as environmental pollution or other hazards as a result of exploration and operations are often not available to us or to other companies in our business on acceptable terms. Should any events against which we are not insured actually occur, we may become subject to substantial losses, costs and liabilities, which will adversely affect our financial condition.
Reclamation obligations could require significant additional expenditures.
We are responsible for the reclamation obligations related to any exploratory and mining activities. The satisfaction of current and future bonding requirements and reclamation obligations will require a significant amount of capital. There is a risk we will be unable to fund these additional bonding requirements, and further, increases to our bonding requirements or excessive actual reclamation costs will negatively affect our financial position and results of operation.
Title to mineral properties can be uncertain, and we are at risk of loss of ownership of our property.
Our ability to explore and mine future leased and optioned properties depends on the validity of title to that property. These uncertainties relate to such things as the sufficiency of mineral discovery, proper posting and marking of boundaries, failure to meet statutory guidelines, assessment work and possible conflicts with other claims not determinable from descriptions of record. Since a substantial portion of all mineral exploration, development and mining in the United States now occurs on unpatented mining claims, this uncertainty is inherent in the mining industry. Thus, there may be challenges to the title to future properties, which, if successful, could impair development and/or operations.
The probability of a mining claim having the necessary quantity and quality to result in a profitable mining operation is uncertain, and our claims, even with large investments by us, may never generate a profit.
We are dependent upon the successful exploration of our mining property and the discovery of valuable mineralization on the property. All anticipated future revenues would come directly or indirectly from the UP and Burlington and Clavo Rico projects. Should we fail to locate economically extractable mineralization on our property or enter into an agreement to option and sell our interests to some other mining operation, we will have no revenue and our business will fail.
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Our ongoing operations and past mining activities of others are subject to environmental risks, which could expose us to significant liability and delay, suspension or termination of our operations.
Mining exploration and exploitation activities are subject to federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies, including laws regulating the removal of natural resources from the ground and the discharge of materials into the environment. These regulations mandate, among other things, the maintenance of air and water quality standards and land reclamation. They also set forth limitations on the generation, transportation, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Exploration and exploitation activities are also subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations which seek to maintain health and safety standards by regulating the design and use of exploration methods and equipment.
Environmental and other legal standards imposed by federal, state or local authorities are constantly evolving, and typically in a manner which will require stricter standards and enforcement, and increased fines and penalties for non-compliance. Such changes may prevent us from conducting planned activities or increase our costs of doing so, which would have material adverse effects on our business. Moreover, compliance with such laws may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated, thus causing an adverse effect on us. Additionally, we may be subject to liability for pollution or other environmental damages that we may not be able to or elect not to insure against due to prohibitive premium costs and other reasons. Unknown environmental hazards may exist on UP and Burlington and/or on Clavo Rico, or we may acquire properties in the future that have unknown environmental issues caused by previous owners or operators, or that may have occurred naturally.
We could be exposed to significant liability for violations of hazardous substances laws because of the use or presence of such substances at our project.
Our mining operations are subject to numerous federal, state, and local statutory and regulatory standards relating to the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances. We use cyanide, propane and industrial lubricants and other substances at our mining locations, which are or could become classified as hazardous substances. If it is discovered that any hazardous substances have been released into the environment at or by the project in concentrations that exceed regulatory limits, we could become liable for the investigation and removal of those substances, regardless of their source and time of release. If we fail to comply with these laws, ordinances or regulations (or any change thereto), we could be subject to civil or criminal liability, the imposition of liens or fines, and large expenditures to bring the project into compliance. Furthermore, we may be held liable for the cleanup of releases of hazardous substances at other locations where we arranged for disposal of those substances, even if we did not cause the release at that location. The cost of any remediation activities in connection with a spill or other release of such substances could be significant.
Our industry is highly competitive, attractive mineral lands are scarce, and we may not be able to obtain quality properties.
We compete with many companies in the mining industry, including large, established mining companies with capabilities, personnel and financial resources that far exceed our limited resources. In addition, there is a limited supply of desirable mineral lands available for claim-staking, lease or acquisition in the United States, and other areas where we may conduct exploration activities. We are at a competitive disadvantage in acquiring mineral properties, since we compete with these larger individuals and companies, many of which have greater financial resources and larger technical staffs. Likewise, our competition extends to locating and employing competent personnel and contractors to prospect, develop and operate mining properties. Many of our competitors can offer attractive compensation packages that we may not be able to meet. Such competition may result in our company being unable not only to acquire desired properties, but to recruit or retain qualified employees or to acquire the capital necessary to fund our operation and advance our properties. Our inability to compete with other companies for these resources would have a material adverse effect on our results of operation and business.
We depend on our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and the loss of these individuals could adversely affect our business.
Our company is completely dependent on Trent D’Ambrosio, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. D’Ambrosio is also a member of our Board of Directors. The loss of Mr. D’Ambrosio could significantly and adversely affect our business and could even result in a complete failure of the Company. We do not carry any life insurance on the life of Mr. D’Ambrosio.
The nature of mineral exploration and production activities involves a high degree of risk and the possibility of uninsured losses that could materially and adversely affect our operations.
Exploration for minerals is highly speculative and involves greater risk than many other businesses. Many exploration programs do not result in the discovery of economically feasible mineralization. Few properties that are explored are ultimately advanced to the stage of producing mines. We are subject to all of the operating hazards and risks normally incident to exploring for and developing mineral properties such as, but not limited to:
● | economically insufficient mineralized material; | |
● | fluctuations in production costs that may make mining uneconomical; | |
● | labor disputes; | |
● | unanticipated variations in grade and other geologic problems; |
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● | environmental hazards; | |
● | water conditions; | |
● | difficult surface or underground conditions; | |
● | industrial accidents, such as personal injury, fire, flooding, cave-ins, and landslides; | |
● | metallurgical and other processing problems; | |
● | mechanical and equipment performance problems; and | |
● | decreases in revenues and reserves due to lower gold and mineral prices. |
Any of these risks can materially and adversely affect, among other things, the development of properties, production quantities and rates, costs and expenditures and production commencement dates. We currently have no insurance to guard against any of these risks. If we determine that capitalized costs associated with any of our mineral interests are not likely to be recovered, we would incur a write-down of our investment in these interests. All of these factors may result in losses in relation to amounts spent that are not recoverable.
Our operations are subject to permitting requirements that could require us to delay, suspend or terminate our operations on our mining property.
Our operations and exploration activities require permits from the local, state and federal governments. We may be unable to obtain these permits in a timely manner, on reasonable terms or at all. If we cannot obtain or maintain the necessary permits, or if there is a delay in receiving these permits, our timetable and business plan for Inception will be adversely affected.
We may never find commercially viable gold or other reserves on UP and Burlington.
Mineral exploration and development involve a high degree of risk and few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines. We cannot assure you that any future mineral exploration and development activities will result in any discoveries of proven or probable reserves as defined by the SEC since such discoveries are remote. Nor can we provide any assurance that, even if we discover commercial quantities of mineralization, a mineral property will be brought into commercial production. Development of our mineral properties will follow only upon obtaining sufficient funding and satisfactory exploration results.
Mineral deposit estimates are imprecise and subject to error.
Mineral deposit estimation calculations may prove unreliable. Assumptions made regarding the supporting data may prove inaccurate and unforeseen events may lead to further inaccuracies. Sample variability, mining and processing adjustments, environmental changes, metal price fluctuations, and law and regulation changes are all factors that could lead to deviances from any original estimations. Despite future investment in exploration activities, there is no guarantee we will locate additional commercially viable ore deposits or reserves. Most exploration projects do not result in discovery of commercially viable and mineable ore deposits. With little capital available, we will have to limit our exploration, which decreases the chances of finding a commercially viable ore body. Even if potentially promising mineralization is identified at UP and Burlington, we may choose to not begin production due to high extraction costs, low gold prices, or inadequate amount and reduced recovery rates. Further, we may cease our production operations at Clavo Rico due to high extraction costs, low gold prices, or inadequate amount and reduced recovery rates. If exploration activities do not suggest a commercially successful prospect, then we may altogether abandon plans to pursue efforts to further develop these properties.
Historical production of gold at UP and Burlington and Clavo Rico may not be indicative of the potential for future development or revenue.
Historical production of gold and minerals from UP and Burlington and Clavo Rico cannot be relied upon as an indication that these mines will have commercially feasible reserves. Investors in our securities should not rely on historical operations of UP and Burlington and Clavo Rico as an indication that we will be able to place them into commercial production again. We expect to incur losses unless and until such time as the properties enter into commercial production and generate sufficient revenue to fund our continuing operations.
Our independent auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
In their audit opinion issued in connection with our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and our related consolidated statements of operations, deficiency in stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2018, our auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern given our recurring net losses, negative cash flows from operations and the limited amount of funds on our balance sheet. We have prepared our financial statements on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should we be unable to continue in existence. This could make it more difficult to raise capital in the future.
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Risks Associated with Our Common Stock
Trading on the Over the Counter markets may be volatile and sporadic, which could depress the market price of our common stock and make it difficult for our stockholders to resell their shares.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB tier of the over-the-counter alternative trading system administered by OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol “IMII”. Trading in stock quoted on over the counter markets is often thin, volatile, and characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices due to many factors that may have little to do with our operations or business prospects. This volatility could depress the market price of our common stock for reasons unrelated to operating performance. Moreover, the over the counter markets are not a stock exchange, and trading of securities on the over the counter markets is often more sporadic than the trading of securities listed on other stock exchanges such as the NASDAQ Stock Market, New York Stock Exchange or American Stock Exchange. Accordingly, our shareholders may have difficulty reselling any of their shares.
Our stock is a penny stock. Trading of our stock may be restricted by the SEC’s penny stock regulations and the FINRA’s sales practice requirements, which may limit a stockholders’ ability to buy and sell our stock.
Our stock is a penny stock. The SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which generally defines penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Our securities are covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. The term accredited investor refers generally to institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouse. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form prepared by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customers’ account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from these rules; the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the stock that is subject to these penny stock rules. Consequently, these penny stock rules may affect the ability or willingness of broker-dealers to trade our securities. We believe that the penny stock rules discourage broker-dealer and investor interest in, and limit the marketability of, our common stock.
Our common stock may be affected by limited trading volume and price fluctuation which could adversely impact the value of our common stock.
There has been limited trading in our common stock and there can be no assurance that an active trading market in our common stock will either develop or be maintained. Our common stock has experienced, and is likely to experience in the future, significant price and volume fluctuations which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock without regard to our operating performance. In addition, we believe that factors such as quarterly fluctuations in our financial results and changes in the overall economy or the condition of the financial markets could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially. These fluctuations may also cause short sellers to periodically enter the market in the belief that we will have poor results in the future. We cannot predict the actions of market participants and, therefore, can offer no assurances that the market for our common stock will be stable or appreciate over time.
FINRA sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholders’ ability to buy and sell our stock.
In addition to the penny stock rules promulgated by the SEC, which are discussed in the immediately preceding risk factor, FINRA rules require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit the ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market value for our shares.
Because the SEC imposes additional sales practice requirements on brokers who deal in shares of penny stocks, some brokers may be unwilling to trade our securities. This means that you may have difficulty reselling your shares, which may cause the value of your investment to decline.
Our shares are classified as penny stocks and are covered by Section 15(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) which imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell our securities in this offering or in the aftermarket. For sales of our securities, broker-dealers must make a special suitability determination and receive a written agreement prior from you to making a sale on your behalf. Because of the imposition of the foregoing additional sales practices, it is possible that broker-dealers will not want to make a market in our common stock. This could prevent you from reselling your shares and may cause the value of your investment to decline.
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A decline in the price of our common stock could affect our ability to raise further working capital, it may adversely impact our ability to continue operations and we may go out of business.
A prolonged decline in the price of our common stock could result in a reduction in the liquidity of our common stock and a reduction in our ability to raise capital. Because we may attempt to acquire a significant portion of the funds we need in order to conduct our planned operations through the sale of equity securities, or convertible debt instruments, a decline in the price of our common stock could be detrimental to our liquidity and our operations because the decline may cause investors to not choose to invest in our stock. If we are unable to raise the funds we require for all our planned operations, we may be forced to reallocate funds from other planned uses and may suffer a significant negative effect on our business plan and operations, including our ability to develop new products and continue our current operations. As a result, our business may suffer, and not be successful and we may go out of business. We also might not be able to meet our financial obligations if we cannot raise enough funds through the sale of our common stock and we may be forced to go out of business.
Our stock price may be volatile.
The stock market in general has experienced volatility that often has been unrelated to the operating performance of any specific public company. The market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and could fluctuate widely in price in response to various factors, many of which are beyond our control, including the following:
● | changes in our industry; | |
● | competitive pricing pressures; | |
● | our ability to obtain working capital financing; | |
● | additions or departures of key personnel; | |
● | limited “public float” in the hands of a small number of persons whose sales or lack of sales could result in positive or negative pricing pressure on the market prices of our common stock; | |
● | sales of our common stock; | |
● | our ability to execute our business plan; | |
● | operating results that fall below expectations; | |
● | loss of any strategic relationship; | |
● | regulatory developments; | |
● | economic and other external factors; and | |
● | period-to-period fluctuations in our financial results. |
In addition, the securities markets have from time to time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also materially and adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
We have never paid a cash dividend on our common stock and we do not anticipate paying any in the foreseeable future.
We have not paid a cash dividend on our common stock to date, and we do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our ability to pay dividends will depend on our ability to successfully develop one or more properties and generate revenue from operations. Notwithstanding, we will likely elect to retain any earnings, if any, to finance our growth. Future dividends may also be limited by bank loan agreements or other financing instruments that we may enter into in the future. The declaration and payment of dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors.
We have not voluntarily implemented various corporate governance measures, in the absence of which, shareholders may have more limited protections against interested director transactions, conflicts of interest and similar matters.
Recent federal legislation, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act of 2012, among others, has resulted in the adoption of various corporate governance measures designed to promote the integrity of the corporate management and the securities markets. Some of these measures have been adopted in response to legal requirements. Others have been adopted by companies in response to the requirements of national securities exchanges, such as the NYSE or The NASDAQ Stock Market, on which their securities are listed. Among the corporate governance measures that are required under the rules of national securities exchanges and NASDAQ are those that address board of directors’ independence, audit committee oversight and the adoption of a code of ethics. While our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, we have not yet adopted any of these corporate governance measures and, since our securities are not listed on a national securities exchange or NASDAQ, we are not required to do so. It is possible that if we were to adopt some or all of these corporate governance measures, shareholders would benefit from somewhat greater assurances that internal corporate decisions were being made by disinterested directors and that policies had been implemented to define responsible conduct. For example, in the absence of audit, nominating and compensation committees comprised of at least a majority of independent directors, decisions concerning matters such as compensation packages to our senior officers and recommendations for director nominees may be made by a majority of directors who have an interest in the outcome of the matters being decided. Prospective investors should bear in mind our current lack of corporate governance measures in formulating their investment decisions.
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Difficulties we may encounter managing our growth could adversely affect our results of operations.
As our business needs expand, we may need to hire a significant number of employees. This expansion may place a significant strain on our managerial and financial resources. To manage the potential growth of our operations and personnel, we will be required to:
● | improve existing, and implement new, operational, financial and management controls, reporting systems and procedures; | |
● | install enhanced management information systems; and | |
● | train, motivate, and manage our employees. |
We may not be able to install adequate management information and control systems in an efficient and timely manner, and our current or planned personnel, systems, procedures and controls may not be adequate to support our future operations. If we are unable to manage growth effectively, our business would be seriously harmed.
If we lose key personnel or are unable to attract and retain additional qualified personnel, we may not be able to successfully manage our business and achieve our objectives.
We believe our future success will depend upon our ability to retain our key management, primarily Mr. D’Ambrosio, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. We may not be successful in attracting, assimilating and retaining our employees in the future.
Offers or availability for sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock may cause the price of our common stock to decline.
If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market upon the expiration of any statutory holding period, under Rule 144, or issued upon the exercise of outstanding options or warrants, it could create a circumstance commonly referred to as an “overhang” and in anticipation of which the market price of our common stock could fall. The existence of an overhang, whether or not sales have occurred or are occurring, also could make more difficult our ability to raise additional financing through the sale of equity or equity related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate.
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of the forward-looking words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “likely,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations, contain projections regarding future developments, operations, or financial conditions, or state other forward-looking information. When considering such forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors noted in this section and other cautionary statements throughout this prospectus and any prospectus supplement. You should also keep in mind that all forward-looking statements are based on management’s existing beliefs about present and future events outside of management’s control and on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect. If one or more risks identified in this prospectus, a prospectus supplement, or any applicable filings materializes, or any other underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or intended.
We will not receive any part of the proceeds from sale of the common stock registered herein, including the common stock of the Selling Stockholder underlying the Note and the Warrant. The Selling Stockholder may sell all or any part of its shares in private transactions or in the over-the-counter market at prices related to the prevailing prices of our common stock at the time of negotiation.
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
We have not set an offering price for the shares registered hereunder, as the only shares being registered are those sold pursuant to the NPA. The Selling Stockholder may sell all or a portion of the shares being offered pursuant to this prospectus at fixed prices and prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at varying prices or at negotiated prices.
Not applicable. The shares registered under this registration statement are not being offered for purchase. The shares are being registered on behalf of our Selling Stockholders pursuant to the NPA.
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On May 20, 2019, we closed a Note Purchase Agreement (“NPA”) with an accredited investor (the “Selling Stockholder” or “Investor”) by which the accredited investor purchased for consideration of $3,000,000:
(i) | a Senior Secured Redeemable Convertible Note (the “Note”) with an aggregate face value of $4,250,000 (of which $1,250,000 was retained by the Selling Stockholder as an original issue discount), and | |
(ii) | a common stock purchase warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase 9,250,000 shares of common stock. |
As of the closing date of these transactions and the filing date of this Registration Statement, the Note has not been converted in whole or in part and the Warrant has not been exercised in full or in part.
The Note bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum and may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to 100% of the average of the five lowest individual daily volume weighted average prices of the shares of common stock, less $0.01 per share (the “Conversion Price”), during the period beginning on the issuance date of the Note and ending on May 20, 2021, the maturity date of the Note. The Conversion Price shall not be less than $0.01 per share of common stock (the “Floor Price”), unless an event of default has occurred, in which case the Floor Price is not applicable. In no event will the Conversion Price be less than the par value per share of the common stock of the Company. In no event will the Conversion Price be less than the par value of the Company’s common stock per share. The conversion amounts will be subject to adjustment as a result of stock dividends, stock splits and the like.
If a “Trigger Event” occurs then the interest rate and the conversion price will be adjusted. For each Trigger Event that occurs, the interest rate of the Note will increase by 10% and the discount to the conversion price will increase by 10%. “Trigger Events” that will result in less favorable financial terms for the Company include delays in receiving the conversion shares, the issuance of restricted shares if investor provides a legal opinion that shares may be issued without a restrictive legend, the issuance of a certificate if investor requests electronic delivery via DTC, the failure to timely perform obligations in the Transaction Documents, inaccurate representations in the NPA, events of default over $250,000, bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization, a lapse in the effectiveness of a registration statement, the suspension from trading on the trading market, the failure to meet the listing requirements of the trading market, notice that the Company intends not to comply with a conversion notice, the admission of the Company of its inability to pay its debts as they become due or appointment of a custodian or receiver, a judgment or judgments in excess of $250,000, delays in filing public reports, the initiation of an administrative or enforcement proceeding, and the Company’s common stock is under chill or freeze by DTC.
The Company shall not effect any conversion of the Note, and the Investor will not have the right to convert any portion thereof, to the extent that such conversion would result in the Investor owning more than 4.99% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after such conversion (the “Note Beneficial Ownership Limitation”). Upon no less than 61 days’ notice to the Company, the Investor may increase Note Beneficial Ownership Limitation to 9.99%.
If the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Investor the Conversion Shares within one trading day following receipt of any Delivery Notice (the “Share Delivery Date”), the Company shall pay to the Investor liquidated damages in the amount of 2% of the product of (i) the aggregate number of Conversion Shares not issued to the Investor on a timely basis and to which the Investor is entitled and (ii) the highest Closing Price of the Common Stock between the date on which the Company should have issued such shares to the Investor and the actual date of receipt of Conversion Shares by Investor.
The Warrant shall be exercisable until the three year anniversary of the Warrant. The “Exercise Price” applicable under the Warrant shall be a price per share equal to $0.40 with respect to 3,750,000 shares, $0.50 with respect to 3,000,000 shares, and $0.60 with respect to 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock. The Company shall not effect any exercise of the Warrant, and the Investor will not have the right to exercise any portion thereof, to the extent that such conversion would result in the Investor owning more than 4.99% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after such conversion (the “Warrant Beneficial Ownership Limitation”). Upon no less than 61 days’ notice to the Company, the Investor may increase or decrease the Warrant Beneficial Ownership Limitation, provided that it may in no event exceed 9.99%.
In connection with the Note Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to register for sale all of the shares of the Company’s common stock that are issuable (i) upon conversion in full of the Note; (ii) as interest or principal on the Note; (iii) upon exercise of the Warrant. Such registration statement shall be filed by the Company within 30 days of the NPA and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to have it declared effective within 75 days of the NPA. The Company intends to comply fully with its registration obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement. We believe that we will be able to meet the deadlines with respect to the filing date and the effective date of the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a part, but we cannot provide any assurance in this regard. If we were to default on any of our registration obligations, we will incur additional penalties under the Note as a Trigger Event.
This prospectus relates to the resale, from time to time, by the Selling Stockholder identified in this prospectus, of up to an aggregate of 25,846,154 shares of our common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “ Resale Shares ”). We are registering the shares hereby pursuant to the terms of our agreement with the Selling Stockholder. The Selling Stockholder identified in the table below may offer all or part of the Resale Shares from time to time. However, the Selling Stockholder is under no obligation to sell all or any portion of such shares nor is the Selling Stockholder obligated to sell any Resale Shares immediately upon effectiveness of this prospectus.
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The table below sets forth certain information regarding the Selling Stockholder and the Resale Shares offered by them in this prospectus. The Selling Stockholder has not had a material relationship with us within the past three years other than as described in the footnotes to the table below or as a result of their acquisition of our shares or other securities.
* | Assumes that all the shares underlying the Note are converted and sold and all the shares underlying the Warrant are exercised and sold. |
(1) | Applicable percentage ownership is based on 57,848,505 shares of common stock outstanding as of May 28, 2019. Under Rule 13d-3, a beneficial owner of a security includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of shares; and (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition of shares. Certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (if, for example, persons share the power to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of the date as of which the information is provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount of shares beneficially owned by such person (and only such person) by reason of these acquisition rights. As a result, the percentage of outstanding shares of any person as shown in this table does not necessarily reflect the person’s actual ownership or voting power with respect to the number of shares of common stock actually outstanding. |
(2) | Represents shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of that certain Warrant or conversion of that certain Note in connection with the NPA dated May 20, 2019. The Note may be converted at a conversion price equal to 100% of the average of the five lowest individual daily volume weighted average prices of the shares of common stock, less $0.01 per share, during the period beginning on the issuance date of the Note and ending on the maturity date of the Note. The Note and NPA contain a 4.99% Blocker. John Kirkland, president of the general partner of its managing member, holds sole dispositive power over these shares. The Note Purchase Agreement prohibits the Selling Stockholder from voting any shares held by it except in accordance with the recommendations of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Kirkland is not affiliated with any FINRA members. This Selling Stockholder acquired the securities in the ordinary course of business, and at the time of the purchase of the securities to be resold, the Selling Stockholder had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the securities. |
This prospectus relates to the resale of an aggregate of 25,846,154 shares of our common stock, par value $0.00001 per share.
The Selling Stockholder and any of its pledgees, assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of the shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus on the over-the-counter market or any other stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions. The Selling Stockholder may sell all or a portion of their respective shares of common stock covered by this prospectus from time to time at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at varying prices or at negotiated prices. A Selling Stockholder may use any one or more of the following methods when selling securities:
● | ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers; | |
● | block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; | |
● | purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account; | |
● | an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange; | |
● | privately negotiated transactions; | |
● | in transactions through broker-dealers that agree with the Selling Stockholder to sell a specified number of such securities at a stipulated price per security; | |
● | through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise; | |
● | a combination of any such methods of sale; or | |
● | any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law. |
The Selling Stockholder may also sell securities under Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
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Broker-dealers engaged by the Selling Stockholder may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the Selling Stockholder (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of securities, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated, but, except as may be set forth in a supplement to this prospectus, in the case of an agency transaction, not in excess of a customary brokerage commission in compliance with FINRA Rule 2440; and in the case of a principal transaction a markup or markdown in compliance with FINRA IM-2440.
The Selling Stockholder might not sell any, or all, of the shares of our common stock offered pursuant to this prospectus. In addition, we cannot assure you that the Selling Stockholder will not transfer the shares of our common stock by other means not described in this prospectus.
The Selling Stockholder and any brokers, dealers, agents or underwriters that participate with the Selling Stockholder in the distribution of our common stock pursuant to this prospectus may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In this case, any commissions received by these broker-dealers, agents or underwriters and any profit on the resale of our common stock purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. In addition, any profits realized by the Selling Stockholder may be deemed to be underwriting commissions. If the Selling Stockholder and any brokers, dealers, agents or underwriters that participate with the Selling Stockholder in the distribution of our common stock pursuant to this prospectus are deemed to be an underwriter, the Selling Stockholder and such other participants in the distribution may be subject to certain statutory liabilities and would be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with sales of shares of our common stock.
Under applicable rules and regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, any person engaged in the distribution of the resale securities may not simultaneously engage in market making activities with respect to the common stock for the applicable restricted period, as defined in Regulation M, prior to the commencement of the distribution. In addition, the Selling Stockholder will be subject to applicable provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations thereunder, including Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of securities of the common stock by the Selling Stockholder or any other person. We will make copies of this prospectus available to the Selling Stockholder and will inform them of the need to deliver a copy of this prospectus to each purchaser at or prior to the time of the sale (including by compliance with Rule 172 under the Securities Act).
The following is a summary of the rights of our common stock and preferred stock. This summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the provisions of our articles of incorporation and bylaws, copies of which are filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, and to the applicable provisions of Nevada law.
We have authorized capital stock of 510,000,000 shares, consisting of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.00001 per share, including 51 shares designated as of Series A Preferred Stock.
Common Stock
We currently have 57,848,505 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. Each outstanding share of common stock entitles the holder thereof to one vote per share on all matters. Our bylaws provide that any vacancy occurring in the board of directors may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors though less than a quorum of the board of directors. Stockholders do not have pre-emptive rights to purchase shares in any future issuance of our common stock.
The holders of shares of our common stock are entitled to dividends out of funds legally available when and as declared by our board of directors. Our board of directors has never declared a dividend and does not anticipate declaring a dividend in the foreseeable future. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of our common stock are entitled to receive, ratably, the net assets available to stockholders after payment of all creditors.
All of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. To the extent that additional shares of our common stock are issued, the relative interests of existing stockholders will be diluted.
Preferred Stock
We are authorized to designate and issue up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value of $0.00001. On August 30, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to Article II of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, approved the designation of fifty-one (51) shares of its authorized capital stock as “Series A Preferred Stock”. The Certificate of Designation for the Series A Preferred Stock was filed on August 31, 2016. These shares have preferential voting rights and no conversion rights.
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Warrants
On July 1, 2017, the Company issued 400,000 warrants associated with an investor relations agreement to Red Cloud Klondike Strike, Inc. The warrants have a two year life and are exercisable at 100,000 warrants at $0.55 per share, 100,000 warrants at $0.65 per share and 200,000 warrants at $0.75 per share.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, 34,048 three year warrants expired without being exercised. These warrants had an exercise price of $4.95.
On January 1, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 warrants associated with the issuance of a convertible note payable to Crown Bridge Partners, LLC. The warrants have a five year life and are exercisable at $0.75 per share.
On May 11, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 warrants associated with the issuance of a convertible note payable to Crown Bridge Partners, LLC. The warrants have a five year life and are exercisable at $0.75 per share.
On October 25, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 warrants associated with the issuance of a convertible note payable to Crown Bridge Partners, LLC. The warrants have a five year life and are exercisable at $0.75 per share.
On March 8, 2019, 100,000 warrants expired and were forfeited without being exercised.
The following tables summarize the warrant activity during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018:
Stock Warrants |
Number
of
Warrants |
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price |
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Balance at December 31, 2017 | 743,637 | $ | 1.28 | |||||
Granted | 300,000 | 0.75 | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | - | - | ||||||
Balance at December 31, 2018 | 1,043,637 | 1.12 | ||||||
Granted | - | - | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | (100,000 | ) | 0.75 | |||||
Balance at March 31, 2019 | 943,637 | $ | 1.16 |
2019 Outstanding Warrants | Warrants Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||
Range of Exercise Price |
Number
Outstanding at
March 31, 2019 |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
Number
Exercisable at
March 31, 2019 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||
$ | 0.50 - 6.88 | 943,637 | 1.52 years | $ | 1.16 | 943,637 | $ | 1.16 |
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On May 20, 2019, the Company issued 9,250,000 warrants to the Selling Stockholder in connection with a Note Purchase Agreement. The warrants have a three year life. The exercise price applicable under this Warrant shall be a price per share equal to $0.40 with respect to 3,750,000 shares, $0.50 with respect to 3,000,000 shares, and $0.60 with respect to 2,500,000 shares of common stock.
Convertible Notes
Convertible notes payable were comprised of the following as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
Convertible Notes Payable | March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Adar Alef LLC | $ | 105,000 | $ | 105,000 | ||||
Antczak Polich Law LLC | 430,000 | 430,000 | ||||||
Auctus Fund | 125,000 | 125,000 | ||||||
Coolidge Capital | 75,000 | 75,000 | ||||||
Coventry Enterprises | 50,000 | - | ||||||
Crossover Capital | - | 82,894 | ||||||
Crown Bridge Partners | 55,000 | 55,000 | ||||||
Selling Shareholder | - | 150,000 | ||||||
Eagle Equities | 103,000 | 103,000 | ||||||
Ema Financial | 75,000 | 75,000 | ||||||
GS Capital Partners | 300,000 | 300,000 | ||||||
JS Investments | 200,000 | 100,000 | ||||||
Labrys Funding | 582,000 | 300,000 | ||||||
LG Capital Funding | 100,000 | 100,000 | ||||||
Morningview Financial | 55,000 | 55,000 | ||||||
One 44 Capital | 100,000 | - | ||||||
Power Up Lending | 116,000 | 116,000 | ||||||
SBI Investments | 110,000 | 110,000 | ||||||
Scotia International | 400,000 | - | ||||||
Total Convertible Notes Payable | 2,981,000 | 2,281,894 | ||||||
Less Unamortized Discount | (1,028,583 | ) | (1,112,499 | ) | ||||
Total Convertible Notes Payable, Net of Unamortized Debt Discount | 1,952,417 | 1,169,395 | ||||||
Less Short-Term Convertible Notes Payable | (1,636,365 | ) | (1,169,395 | ) | ||||
Total Long-Term Convertible Notes Payable, Net of Unamortized Debt Discount | $ | 316,052 | $ | - |
Adar Alef, LLC – On November 19, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Adar Alef, LLC (“Adar Alef”), in the principal amount of $105,000 (the “Note”) due on November 19, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $25,890 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $105,000 and accrued interest was $3,038.
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Antczak Polich Law, LLC – On July 1, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Antczak Polich Law, LLC (“Antczak”), in the principal amount of $300,000 (the “Note”) due on August 1, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. This Note was issued for $300,000 in legal fees due to Antczak for its services related to several legal issues handled for the Company. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a fixed conversion price of $0.75 per share. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $300,000 and accrued interest was $17,951.
Antczak Polich Law, LLC – On December 1, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Antczak Polich Law, LLC (“Antczak”), in the principal amount of $130,000 (the “Note”) due on December 1, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. This Note was issued for $1300,000 in legal fees due to Antczak for its services related to several legal issues handled for the Company. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a fixed conversion price of $0.75 per share. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $130,000 and accrued interest was $3,419.
Auctus Fund – On December 4, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Auctus Fund (“Auctus”), in the principal amount of $125,000 (the “Note”) due on September 4, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $112,250 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $12,750). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 50% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 25 trading day period prior to conversion. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 10% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $41,058 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $125,000 and accrued interest was $4,808.
Coolidge Capital, LLC – On November 7, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with Coolidge Capital, LLC. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $75,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $70,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $4,500). The Note has a maturity date of August 7, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $4,500 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $1,484 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $75,000 and accrued interest was $3,551.
Coventry Enterprises, LLC – On February 12, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Coventry Enterprises, LLC (“Coventry”), in the principal amount of $50,000 (the “Note”) due on February 12, 2020 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $6,438 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $50,000 and accrued interest was $644.
Crossover Capital Fund II, LLC – On July 10, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crossover Capital Fund II, LLC (“Crossover Capital”), in the principal amount of $82,894 (the “Note”) due on April 10, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $75,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,894). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. On January 4, 2019, the Company paid $118,750 to pay off the principal balance of $82,894 and $35,856 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $30,253 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Crown Bridge Partners – On October 25, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crown Bridge Partners (“Crown Bridge”), in the principal amount of $55,000 (the “Note”) due on May 11, 2019 and bears 5% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $8,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. If the conversion price drops below $0.15 per share, then the conversion price will be 50% of the trading price. The Company issued 100,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock.in connection with this note. The warrants have a five year life and an exercise price of $0.75 per share. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $13,562 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $55,000 and accrued interest was $1,183.
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Selling Shareholder – On August 2, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to the Selling Shareholder, in the principal amount of $150,000 (the “Note”) due on August 2, 2020 and bears 10% (24% default) per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $150,000. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. If at any time while the note is outstanding, an event of default occurs, then an additional discount of 10% shall be factored into the variable conversion price until the note is no longer outstanding. On January 23, 2019, the Company paid $210,000 to pay off the principal balance of $150,000 and $60,000 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $119,015 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Eagle Equities, LLC – On December 12, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Eagle Equities, LLC (“Eagle Equities”), in the principal amount of $103,000 (the “Note”) due on December 12, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $25,397 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $103,000 and accrued interest was $2,461.
EMA Financial – On October 23, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to EMA Financial, in the principal amount of $75,000 (the “Note”) due on July 23, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $67,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. However, if the Company’s share price at any time loses the bid, then the conversion price may, in the Holder’s sole and absolute discretion, be reduced to a fixed conversion price of $0.00001 (if lower than the conversion price otherwise), and provided, that if on the date of delivery of the conversion shares to the Holder, or any date thereafter while conversion shares are held by the Holder, the closing bid price per share of common stock on the principal market on the trading day on which the common shares are traded is less than the sale price used to calculate the conversion price, then such conversion price shall be automatically reduced using the new low closing bid price and additional shares issued to the Holder. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, or if the closing sale price at any time falls below $0.047, then the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 15% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $24,725 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $75,000 and accrued interest was $3,921.
GS Capital Partners – On August 1, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on August 1, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $95,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. On January 22, 2019, the Company paid $133,814 to pay off the principal balance of $100,000 and $33,814 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $57,515 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
GS Capital Partners – On November 28, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $200,000 (the “Note”) due on November 28, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $190,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $49,315 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $200,000 and accrued interest was $5,392.
GS Capital Partners – On January 23, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on February 23, 2020 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $95,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $16,919 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $1,468.
JSJ Investments – On November 9, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to JSJ Investments (“JSJ”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on November 9, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $98,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $24,658 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $4,668.
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JSJ Investments – On February 5, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to JSJ Investments (“JSJ”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on February 5, 2020 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $98,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $14,795 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $1,775.
Labrys Fund LP – On October 26, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with LABRYS FUND, LP (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000. The Note has a maturity date of April 26, 2018 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The total net proceeds the Company received was $270,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $30,000). The Company has the right to prepay the Note, provided it makes a payment to the Purchaser as set forth in the Note within 180 days of its Issue Date. The transactions described above closed on October 26, 2018. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser 1,362,398 shares of its common stock (the “Returnable Shares”) that shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of $0.11 as set forth in the Note, subject to adjustment as set forth in the Note if the Note is in Default. The Default Note Conversion Price is a 45% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 30 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount on all future conversions. The Company issued 235,000 shares of common stock in connection with this note, which were valued at $28,200 and recorded as part of the debt discount. The Company recognized a debt discount on this note of $85,473 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $42,267 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $300,000 and accrued interest was $15,386.
Labrys Fund LP – On January 14, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with LABRYS FUND, LP (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $282,000. The Note has a maturity date of July 14, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The total net proceeds the Company received was $250,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $32,000). The Company has the right to prepay the Note, provided it makes a payment to the Purchaser as set forth in the Note within 180 days of its Issue Date. The transactions described above closed on January 14, 2019. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser 1,000,000 shares of its common stock (the “Returnable Shares”) that shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of $0.11 as set forth in the Note, subject to adjustment as set forth in the Note if the Note is in Default. The Default Note Conversion Price is a 45% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 30 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount on all future conversions. The Company issued 130,000 shares of common stock in connection with this note, which were valued at $17,550 and recorded as part of the debt discount. The Company recognized a debt discount on this note of $113,641 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $41,717of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $282,000 and accrued interest was $7,046.
LG Capital Funding – On December 7, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to LG Capital Funding (“LG Cap”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on December 7, 2019 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $85,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $15,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, for the first 6 months at a fixed price of $0.18 per share and after that date at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount on all future conversions. The Company issued 39,473 shares of common stock in connection with this note, which were valued at $7,500 and recorded as part of the debt discount. The Company recognized a debt discount on this note of $22,500 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $5,548 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $3,123.
Morningview Financial – On November 26, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Morningview Financial (“Morningview”), in the principal amount of $55,000 (the “Note”) due on November 26, 2019 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $13,562 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $55,000 and accrued interest was $1,884.
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One 44 Capital, LLC – On January 28, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to One 44 Capital, LLC (“One 44”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on December 12, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $95,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $16,986 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $1,699.
Power Up Lending Group – On July 12, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $53,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $50,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of April 30, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. On January 14, 2019, the Company paid $75,855 to pay off the principal balance of $53,000 and $22,855 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $1,233 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Power Up Lending Group – On October 22, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $63,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of July 30, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $961 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $63,000 and accrued interest was $3,314.
Power Up Lending Group – On January 11, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $53,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $50,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of October 30, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $812 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $53,000 and accrued interest was $1,377.
SBI Investments – On December 17, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to SBI Investments, LLC (“SBI”), in the principal amount of $110,000 (the “Note”) due on June 17, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 50% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 10% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. If at any time while the note is outstanding, an event of default occurs, then an additional discount of 15% shall be factored into the variable conversion price until the note is no longer outstanding. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $54,396 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $110,000 and accrued interest was $2,507.
Scotia International of Nevada, Inc. – On January 10, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Scotia International of Nevada, Inc. (“Scotia”), in the principal amount of $400,000 (the “Note”) due on January 10, 2022 and bears 6% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued as part of a buyout agreement on the net smelter royalty due Scotia on the precious metals mined from the Company’s mining operation in Honduras. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at $0.50 per share as long as the Company’s common stock’s bid price is less than $0.75 per share. If the bid price is more than $0.75 per share, then Scotia may elect to convert at the average bid price of the common stock during the 10 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $6,610 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $400,000 and accrued interest was $5,261.
Subsequent Notes
Since March 31, 2019, the Company has entered into the following convertible notes:
On April 3, 2019, the Company issued a secured promissory note with WOC Energy, LLC for $60,000 with an interest rate of 5.00 % and matures on May 10, 2019. The Company received $60,000 in cash. This note was collateralized by a specific lot of precious metals being shipped from the mining operation in Honduras to the US for refining.
On April 9, 2019, the Company issued a secured promissory note with Debra D’Ambrosio for $100,000 with an interest rate of 5.00 % and matures on May 15, 2019. The Company received $100,000 in cash. This note was collateralized by all open lots of precious metals being shipped from the mining operation in Honduras to the US for refining.
On April 16, 2019, the Company issued a secured promissory note with WOC Energy, LLC for $57,750 with an interest rate of 5.00 % and matures on May 23, 2019. The Company received $57,750 in cash. This note was collateralized by a specific lot of precious metals being shipped from the mining operation in Honduras to the US for refining.
On April 16, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $63,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of February 20, 2020 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The accounting for this note is still being determined by the Company.
On April 18, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crown Bridge Partners (“Crown Bridge”), in the principal amount of $55,000 (the “Note”) due on April 18, 2020 and bears 5% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $8,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. If the conversion price drops below $0.15 per share, then the conversion price will be 50% of the trading price. The accounting for this note is still being determined by the Company.
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Scotia International of Nevada, Inc. – On January 10, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Scotia International of Nevada, Inc. (“Scotia”), in the principal amount of $400,000 (the “Note”) due on January 10, 2022 and bears 6% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued as part of a buyout agreement on the net smelter royalty due Scotia on the precious metals mined from the Company’s mining operation in Honduras. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at $0.50 per share as long as the Company’s common stock’s bid price is less than $0.75 per share. If the bid price is more than $0.75 per share, then Scotia may elect to convert at the average bid price of the common stock during the 10 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $6,610 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $400,000 and accrued interest was $5,261.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Certain provisions of Nevada law, our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws contain certain provisions that may have anti-takeover effects, making it more difficult for or preventing a third party from acquiring control of the Company by means of a tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise, or by changing its Board of Directors and management. According to our articles of incorporation and bylaws, neither the holders of our common stock nor the holders of any preferred stock have cumulative voting rights in the election of our directors. The lack of cumulative voting and the combination of the present ownership by a few stockholders of a significant portion of the Company’s issued and outstanding capital stock makes it more difficult for other stockholders to replace our Board of Directors or for a third party to obtain control of the Company by replacing its Board of Directors.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Nevada Law
Business Combinations
The “business combination” provisions of Sections 78.411 to 78.444, inclusive, of the Nevada Revised Statutes, or NRS, generally prohibit a Nevada corporation with at least 200 stockholders from engaging in various “combination” transactions with any interested stockholder for a period of two years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless the transaction is approved by the Board of Directors prior to the date the interested stockholder obtained such status or the combination is approved by the Board of Directors and thereafter is approved at a meeting of the stockholders by the affirmative vote of stockholders representing at least 60% of the outstanding voting power held by disinterested stockholders, and extends beyond the expiration of the two-year period, unless:
● | the combination was approved by the Board of Directors prior to the person becoming an interested stockholder or the transaction by which the person first became an interested stockholder was approved by the Board of Directors before the person became an interested stockholder or the combination is later approved by a majority of the voting power held by disinterested stockholders; or | |
● | if the consideration to be paid by the interested stockholder is at least equal to the highest of: (a) the highest price per share paid by the interested stockholder within the two years immediately preceding the date of the announcement of the combination or in the transaction in which it became an interested stockholder, whichever is higher, (b) the market value per share of common stock on the date of announcement of the combination and the date the interested stockholder acquired the shares, whichever is higher, or (c) for holders of preferred stock, the highest liquidation value of the preferred stock, if it is higher. |
A “combination” is generally defined to include mergers or consolidations or any sale, lease exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer, or other disposition, in one transaction or a series of transactions, with an “interested stockholder” having: (a) an aggregate market value equal to 5% or more of the aggregate market value of the assets of the corporation, (b) an aggregate market value equal to 5% or more of the aggregate market value of all outstanding shares of the corporation, (c) 10% or more of the earning power or net income of the corporation, and (d) certain other transactions with an interested stockholder or an affiliate or associate of an interested stockholder.
In general, an “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns (or within two years, did own) 10% or more of a corporation’s voting stock. The statute could prohibit or delay mergers or other takeover or change in control attempts and, accordingly, may discourage attempts to acquire our Company even though such a transaction may offer our stockholders the opportunity to sell their stock at a price above the prevailing market price.
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Control Share Acquisitions
The “control share” provisions of Sections 78.378 to 78.3793, inclusive, of the NRS apply to “issuing corporations” that are Nevada corporations with at least 200 stockholders, including at least 100 stockholders of record who are Nevada residents, and that conduct business directly or indirectly in Nevada. The control share statute prohibits an acquirer, under certain circumstances, from voting its shares of a target corporation’s stock after crossing certain ownership threshold percentages, unless the acquirer obtains approval of the target corporation’s disinterested stockholders. The statute specifies three thresholds: one-fifth or more but less than one-third, one-third but less than a majority, and a majority or more, of the outstanding voting power. Generally, once an acquirer crosses one of the above thresholds, those shares in an offer or acquisition and acquired within 90 days thereof become “control shares” and such control shares are deprived of the right to vote until disinterested stockholders restore the right. These provisions also provide that if control shares are accorded full voting rights and the acquiring person has acquired a majority or more of all voting power, all other stockholders who do not vote in favor of authorizing voting rights to the control shares are entitled to demand payment for the fair value of their shares in accordance with statutory procedures established for dissenters’ rights.
A corporation may elect to not be governed by, or “opt out” of, the control share provisions by making an election in its articles of incorporation or bylaws, provided that the opt-out election must be in place on the 10th day following the date an acquiring person has acquired a controlling interest, that is, crossing any of the three thresholds described above. We have not opted out of the control share statutes and will be subject to these statutes if we are an “issuing corporation” as defined in such statutes.
The effect of the Nevada control share statutes is that the acquiring person, and those acting in association with the acquiring person, will obtain only such voting rights in the control shares as are conferred by a resolution of the stockholders at an annual or special meeting. The Nevada control share law, if applicable, could have the effect of discouraging takeovers of our Company.
Disclosure of Commission Position on Indemnification for Securities Act Liabilities
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Colonial Stock Transfer Company, Inc. The transfer agent’s address is 66 Exchange Place, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, and its telephone number is (801) 355-5740.
Market Listing
Our common stock is listed for quotation on the OTCQB Tier of the OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol “IMII.”
INTERESTS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
The financial statements of Inception Mining, Inc. as of and for the periods ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 included in this prospectus have been audited by Sadler, Gibb & Associates, LLC, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report (which contains an explanatory paragraph describing conditions that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as described in Note 2 to the financial statements) appearing elsewhere in this document and in the registration statement filed with the SEC, and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting. No expert or counsel named in this prospectus as having prepared or certified any part of this prospectus or having given an opinion upon the validity of the securities being registered or upon other legal matters in connection with the registration or offering of the common stock was employed on a contingency basis, or had, or is to receive, in connection with the offering, an interest, direct or indirect, in the registrant or any of its parents or subsidiaries. No other person is connected with the registrant or any of its parents or subsidiaries as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, or employee. Brunson Chandler & Jones, PLLC has provided an opinion on the validity of our common stock.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the securities we are offering to sell. This prospectus, which constitutes part of the registration statement, does not include all of the information contained in the registration statement and the exhibits, schedules and amendments to the registration statement. For further information with respect to us and our securities, we refer you to the registration statement and to the exhibits and schedules to the registration statement. Statements contained in this prospectus about the contents of any contract, agreement or other document are not necessarily complete, and, in each instance, we refer you to the copy of the contract, agreement or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement. Each of these statements is qualified in all respects by this reference.
You may read and copy the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part at the SEC’s public reference room, which is located at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, DC 20549. You can request copies of the registration statement by writing to the Securities and Exchange Commission and paying a fee for the copying cost. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for more information about the operation of the SEC’s public reference room. In addition, the SEC maintains a website, which is located at www.sec.gov , that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. You may access the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part at the SEC’s website.
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We are subject to the information reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and we will file reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. All documents filed with the SEC are available for inspection and copying at the public reference room and website of the SEC referred to above. We maintain a website at www.beyondcommerceinc.com. You may access our reports, proxy statements and other information free of charge at this website as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The information on such website is not incorporated by reference and is not a part of this prospectus.
INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE REGISTRANT
Business
Inception Mining, Inc. (formerly known as Gold American Mining Corp.) was incorporated under the name of Golf Alliance Corporation and under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 2, 2007. Inception Mining, Inc. is a precious metal mineral acquisition, exploration and development company. Inception Development, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho on January 28, 2013.
Golf Alliance Corporation pursued its original business plan to provide opportunities for golfers to play on private golf courses normally closed to them due to the membership requirements of the private clubs. During the year ended July 31, 2010, the Company decided to redirect its business focus toward precious metal mineral acquisition and exploration.
On March 5, 2010, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to (1) to change its name to Silver America, Inc. and (2) increased its authorized common stock from 100,000,000 to 500,000,000.
On June 23, 2010 the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Gold American Mining Corp.
On February 25, 2013, Gold American Mining Corp. and its majority shareholder (the “Majority Shareholder”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inception Development Inc. (the “Subsidiary”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Inception Resources, LLC, a Utah corporation (“Inception Resources”), pursuant to which Inception purchased the U.P. and Burlington Gold Mine in consideration of 16,000,000 shares of common stock of Inception, the assumption of promissory notes in the amount of $950,000 and the assignment of a 3% net royalty. Inception Resources was an entity owned by and under the control of the majority shareholder. This transaction is deemed an asset purchase by entities under common control. The Asset Purchase Agreement closed on February 25, 2013 (the “Closing”). Inception was a “shell company” (as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) immediately prior to our acquisition of the gold mine pursuant to the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement. As a result of such acquisition, the Company’s operations are now focused on the ownership and operation of the mine acquired from Inception Resources. Consequently, the Company believes that acquisition has caused us to cease to be a shell company as it no longer has nominal operations.
On May 17, 2013, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Inception Mining, Inc. (“Inception” or the “Company”).
On October 2, 2015, the Company consummated a merger with Clavo Rico Ltd. (“Clavo Rico”). Clavo Rico is a privately held Turks and Caicos company with principal operations in Honduras, Central America. Clavo Rico operates the Clavo Rico mining concession through its subsidiaries Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A de C.V. and Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. and holds other mining concessions. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company issued of 240,225,901 shares of common stock of Inception and assumed promissory notes in the amount of $5,488,980 and accrued interest of $3,434,426. Under this merger agreement, there was a change in control and it has been treated for accounting purposes as a reverse recapitalization with Clavo Rico, Ltd. being the surviving entity. Its workings include several historical underground operations dating back to the early Mayan and Spanish occupation.
The Company’s primary mine is located on the 200 hectare Clavo Rico Concession, located in southern Honduras. This mine was originally explored and exploited in the 16th century by the Spanish, and more recently has been operated by Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A. de C.V. as a small family business. In 2003, Clavo Rico’s predecessor purchased a 20% interest and later increased its ownership to 99.9%.
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Business Strategy
The Company’s business strategy is focused on creating value for stakeholders through the ownership and advancement of the Clavo Rico mine and other exploration opportunities for gold-focused projects. Since the Merger in 2015, the Company has implemented many upgrades and efficiencies at the Clavo Rico mine, and continues to focus on making the mining operations in Honduras more efficient and transparent. The Company plans to accelerate its exploration program at the Clavo Rico mine through additional drilling and studies with the intent of identifying mineralized material. The Company may pursue acquisitions and joint ventures that are value accretive to its stockholders through the pursuit of similarly attractive gold-focused projects.
Industry Operating Environment
In 2013, the Government of Honduras instituted the Ley General de Minería (“General Mining Law”) Decreto No. 32‒2013 and created the Instituto Hondureño de Geología y Minas (INHGEOMIN). INHGEOMIN has the legal authority to execute the national mining policy, develop plans, programs, and projects related to mining and to create administrative, operational, and technical units within the mining sector. Article 6 of the Mining Law implements the system of concession permits for mining, except for artisanal and small-scale mining, which require participation in a registration system. Inception Mining obtained the Clavo Rico concession in 2015, which provides indefinite exclusive mining rights under the Ley General de Minería of 2013, in exchange for demonstration of geologic activity and an annual fee. The government encourages mining enterprises to conduct value-added processing in the country and to engage a local workforce, which Inception Mining supports.
Competition
We compete with many companies in the mining business, including larger, more established mining companies with substantial capabilities, personnel and financial resources. There is a limited supply of desirable mineral lands available for claim-staking, lease or acquisition in the United States, Honduras, and other areas where we may conduct exploration activities. Because we compete with individuals and companies that have greater financial resources and larger technical staffs, we may be at a competitive disadvantage in acquiring desirable mineral properties. From time to time, specific properties or areas that would otherwise be attractive to us for exploration or acquisition are unavailable due to their previous acquisition by other companies or our lack of financial resources. Competition in the mining industry is not limited to the acquisition of mineral properties but also extends to the technical expertise to find, advance, and operate such properties; the labor to operate the properties; and the capital needed to fund the acquisition and operation of such properties. Competition may result in our company being unable not only to acquire desired properties, but to recruit or retain qualified employees, to obtain equipment and personnel to assist in our exploration activities or to acquire the capital necessary to fund our operation and advance our properties. Our inability to compete with other companies for these resources would have a material adverse effect on our results of operation and business. The mineral exploration industry is highly fragmented, and we are a very small participant in this sector. Many of our competitors explore for a variety of minerals and control many different properties around the world. Many of them have been in business longer than we have and have established strategic partnerships and relationships and have greater financial resources than we do.
There is significant competition for properties suitable for gold exploration. As a result, we may be unable to continue to acquire interests in attractive properties on terms that we consider acceptable. We will be subject to competition and unforeseen limited sources of supplies in the industry in the event spot shortages arise for supplies such as dynamite, and certain equipment such as drill rigs, bulldozers and excavators that we will need to conduct exploration. If we are unsuccessful in securing the products, equipment and services we need we may have to suspend our exploration plans until we are able to secure them.
Marketing and Customers
Readily available commodities markets exist in the U.S. and around the world for the sale of minerals. Therefore, we will likely be able to sell minerals that we are able to recover.
Governmental Regulation and Environmental Matters
Mining Operations
UP and BURLINGTON (Lemhi County, Idaho)
The mine operations in Idaho are governed by both federal and state law. We are required to comply with all regulations, rules and directives of governmental authorities and agencies applicable to the exploration of minerals in the United States generally. Federal laws, such as those governing the purchase, transport or storage of explosives, and those governing mine safety and health, also apply. The Company plans to obtain a Lemhi County Conditional Use Permit, an Idaho Department of Lands Surface Reclamation Bond and permitting for the U.S. Forest Service Access Road.
When this mine comes into production, we will also be subject to the rules and regulations of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, a Division of the United States Department of Labor.
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CLAVO RICO (Honduras, Central America)
The mining operations in Honduras are governed by the national entities Honduran Institute of Geology and Mines (INHGEOMIN) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (SERNA). The Clavo Rico mine has operated under a grandfathered concession granted many years ago and has now complied with all regulatory requirements of the above agencies and the recently adopted Honduran Mining laws (The General Mining Law was approved by Legislative Decree No. 238-2012, dated January 23, 2013), including employee health and safety regulations, Environmental requirements, water discharge requirements, and potential reclamation requirements. As the above ministries have only limited operational experience and the new mining law has only recently been adopted, the interpretation, adoption and enforcement of many regulations are evolving. Other local ordinances (municipality of El Corpus) minor and most regulatory efforts are as a result of interaction between the mine and the local populace, (examples include use of the mine haul road for local traffic, restricting mine operations to daylight hours for noise considerations, watering for dust control, etc.). Where no regulation or law exists, we have attempted to duplicate best practices as required in other business climates.
These laws and regulations are continually changing and, as a general matter, are becoming more restrictive. The Company’s policy is to conduct our business in a manner that safeguards public health and mitigates the environmental effects of our business activities. To comply with these laws and regulations, we have made, and in the future may be required to make, capital and operating expenditures.
Environmental Laws
Mining activities at the Company’s properties are also subject to various environmental laws, both federal and state, including but not limited to the federal National Environmental Policy Act, CERCLA (as defined below), the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act, and certain Idaho state laws governing the discharge of pollutants and the use and discharge of water. Various permits from federal and state agencies are required under many of these laws. Local laws and ordinances may also apply to such activities as construction of facilities, land use, waste disposal, road use and noise levels.
These laws and regulations are continually changing and, as a general matter, are becoming more restrictive. The Company’s policy is to conduct our business in a manner that safeguards public health and mitigates the environmental effects of our business activities. To comply with these laws and regulations, we have made, and in the future may be required to make, capital and operating expenditures.
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA), imposes strict, joint, and several liabilities on parties associated with releases or threats of releases of hazardous substances. Liable parties include, among others, the current owners and operators of facilities at which hazardous substances were disposed or released into the environment and past owners and operators of properties who owned such properties at the time of such disposal or release. This liability could include response costs for removing or remediating the release and damages to natural resources. Our properties, because of past mining activities, could give rise to potential liability under CERCLA.
Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and related state laws, mining companies may incur costs for generating, transporting, treating, storing, or disposing of hazardous or solid wastes associated with certain mining-related activities. RCRA costs may also include corrective action or cleanup costs.
Mining operations may produce air emissions, including fugitive dust and other air pollutants, from stationary equipment, such as crushers and storage facilities, and from mobile sources such as trucks and heavy construction equipment. All of these sources are subject to review, monitoring, permitting, and/or control requirements under the federal Clean Air Act and related state air quality laws. Air quality permitting rules may impose limitations on our production levels or create additional capital expenditures in order to comply with the permitting conditions.
Under the federal Clean Water Act and the delegated Colorado water-quality program, point-source discharges into waters of the State are regulated by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Storm water discharges also are regulated and permitted under that statute. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act regulates the discharge of dredge and fill material into Waters of the United States, including wetlands. All of those programs may impose permitting and other requirements on our operations.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires an assessment of the environmental impacts of major federal actions. The federal action requirement must be satisfied if the project involves federal land or if the federal government provides financing or permitting approvals. NEPA does not establish any substantive standards, but requires the analysis of any potential impacts. The scope of the assessment process depends on the size of the project. An Environmental Assessment (EA) may be adequate for smaller projects. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which is much more detailed and broader in scope than an EA, is required for larger projects. NEPA compliance requirements for any of our proposed projects could result in additional costs or delays.
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of the U.S. Department of Interior. The purpose of the ESA is to conserve and recover listed endangered and threatened species and their habitat. Under the ESA, endangered means that a species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. The term threatened under such statute means that a species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future. Under the ESA, it is unlawful to take a listed species, which can include harassing or harming members of such species or significantly modifying their habitat. Future identification of endangered species or habitat in our project areas may delay or adversely affect our operations.
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U.S. federal and state reclamation requirements often mandate concurrent reclamation and require permitting in addition to the posting of reclamation bonds, letters of credit or other financial assurance sufficient to guarantee the cost of reclamation. If reclamation obligations are not met, the designated agency could draw on these bonds or letters of credit to fund expenditures for reclamation requirements. Reclamation requirements generally include stabilizing, contouring and re-vegetating disturbed lands, controlling drainage from portals and waste rock dumps, removing roads and structures, neutralizing or removing process solutions, monitoring groundwater at the mining site, and maintaining visual aesthetics.
Capital Equipment and Research & Development Expenditures
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we did not incur any expense related to research and development. Additionally, we are not currently conducting any research and development activities other than those relating to the possible acquisition of new gold and/or silver properties or projects of which there is no guarantee. As we proceed with our exploration programs, we may need to engage additional contractors and consider the possibility of adding additional permanent employees, as well as the possible purchase or lease of equipment.
Employees
As of the date of this filing, we currently employ ninety-nine (99) full-time employees and generally around twelve (12) temporary employees in the United States and Honduras. We have contracts with various independent contractors and consultants to fulfill additional needs, including investor relations, exploration, development, permitting, and other administrative functions, and may staff further with employees as we expand activities and bring new projects on line.
Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises, Concessions, Royalty Agreements or Labor Contracts
We do not currently own any patents or trademarks. Also, we are not a party to any license or franchise agreements, concessions, or labor contracts arising from any patents or trademarks. As part of our purchase of UP and Burlington, we granted a net smelter royalty (“NSR”) of 3% of production in the UP and Burlington mine.
Existing and Probable Government Regulation to Our Current and Intended Business
Exchange Act
We are subject to the following regulations of the Exchange Act, and applicable securities laws, rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act by the SEC. Compliance with these requirements of the Exchange Act increases our legal and accounting costs.
Smaller Reporting Company
We are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 of the Exchange Act, and subject to the disclosure requirements of Regulation S-K of the SEC, as a “smaller reporting company.” That designation will relieve us of some of the informational requirements of Regulation S-K.
Sarbanes/Oxley Act
We are also subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes/Oxley Act”). The Sarbanes/Oxley Act created a strong and independent accounting oversight board to oversee the conduct of auditors of public companies and strengthens auditor independence. It also requires steps to enhance the direct responsibility of senior members of management for financial reporting and for the quality of financial disclosures made by public companies; establishes clear statutory rules to limit, and to expose to public view, possible conflicts of interest affecting securities analysts; creates guidelines for audit committee members’ appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of public companies’ auditors; management assessment of our internal controls; prohibits certain insider trading during pension fund blackout periods; requires companies and auditors to evaluate internal controls and procedures; and establishes a federal crime of securities fraud, among other provisions. Compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act will substantially increase our legal and accounting costs.
Exchange Act Reporting Requirements
Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act requires all companies with securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act to comply with the rules and regulations of the SEC regarding proxy solicitations, as outlined in SEC Regulation 14A. Matters submitted to shareholders at a special or annual meeting thereof or pursuant to a written consent will require us to provide our shareholders with the information outlined in Schedules 14A (where proxies are solicited) or 14C (where consents in writing to the action have already been received or are anticipated to be received) of SEC Regulation 14, as applicable; and preliminary copies of this information must be submitted to the SEC at least 10 days prior to the date that definitive copies are forwarded to our shareholders.
We are also required to file annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q with the SEC on a regular basis, and will be required to timely disclose certain material events (e.g., changes in corporate control; acquisitions or dispositions of a significant amount of assets other than in the ordinary course of business; and bankruptcy) in Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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Reports to Security Holders
We are subject to the reporting and other requirements of the Exchange Act, and we intend to furnish our shareholders annual reports containing financial statements audited by our independent registered public accounting firm and to make available quarterly reports containing unaudited financial statements for each of the first three quarters of each year. We file Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission in order to meet our timely and continuous disclosure requirements. We may also file additional documents with the Commission if they become necessary in the course of our Company’s operations.
The public may read and copy any materials that we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The address of that site is www.sec.gov.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
UP and Burlington Gold Mine, Salmon, Lemhi County, Idaho
On February 25, 2013, the Company acquired certain real property and mineral rights commonly known as the UP and Burlington Gold Mine (“UP and Burlington”) pursuant to an asset purchase agreement. We are presently in the exploration stage at UP and Burlington. The UP and Burlington project consists of two federal patented mining claims, which Inception Resources Mining acquired for the purpose of the exploration and potential development of gold on the 40 acres that comprise this property.
Discovered in 1892, UP and Burlington is a private gold property that has been held unused for the past 75 years. UP and Burlington is located in Lemhi County, northwest of Salmon, Idaho, at an elevation of 7,994 feet. The UP and Burlington site is located six miles from the city of Salmon; 0.6 miles from the closest major road (Ridge Rd.); and 1.56 miles from the closest major power line. We believe Salmon, along with the surrounding County of Lemhi, provides an excellent infrastructure for our mine. Salmon has a population of 3,122 and Lemhi County has a population of 7,806.
UP and Burlington’s two gold mining claims were brought to patent in 1900, which covers the Mine’s 40 acres. Subsequently, in 1989, a U.S. Forest Survey was performed on the UP and Burlington site confirming that the patented claims cover an area that is six hundred feet by three thousand feet (600’ x 3000’). The Mine’s patented claims remove the challenges associated when working on U.S. Forest lands, Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”), state or other property types. With our purchase of UP and Burlington, we have the benefit of working on private land, which requires only a hauling/road permit to commence significant operations.
The Company has obtained the necessary permitting, cut additional access roads, made surface improvements, and initiated surface mining on a 2,500 foot per day lighted vein for bulk sampling, vein definition and material evaluation. In Phase II, we plan to contract with an underground mining contractor to expand portal development leveraging existing underground access, and implement an underground mining operation. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in implementing any stage of our plans.
Our plan includes the continuation of obtaining a Lemhi County Conditional Use Permit and an Idaho Department of Lands Surface Reclamation Bond. Since receiving the permitting for the U.S. Forest Service Access Road, the access road is now complete. In addition, we have contracts such as geotechnical contracts, mining contracts, toll processing contracts, and underground mine plan contracts.
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UP and Burlington as located in Idaho.
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Clavo Rico Gold Mine, Honduras, Central America
On October 2, 2015, the Company consummated a merger with Clavo Rico Ltd. (“Clavo Rico”). Clavo Rico is a privately held Turks and Caicos company with principal operations in Honduras, Central America. Clavo Rico operates the Clavo Rico mining concession through its subsidiary Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A de C.V. Its workings include several historical underground mining operations dating back to the early Mayan and Spanish occupation.
The Company’s primary mine is a surface operation, located on the 200-hectare Clavo Rico Concession, located in southern Honduras. This mine was originally explored and exploited in the 16th century by the Spanish, and more recently has been operated by Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A. de C.V as a small family business. In 2003, Clavo Rico’s predecessor purchased a 20% interest and later increased its ownership to 99.5%. This company has since invested over five million dollars in the expansion and development of the mine and surrounding properties. Today, the Company operates this mine through exploration of surface-level material.
Prior to the expansion of the Mine, the mine had only been processing approximately less than 500 tons of extracted material per day. The current recovery operational increase has been sized to handle from 500 to 750 tons of extracted material per day on a recovery bed that has the capacity to receive up to 750,000 tons of material. The Company commenced full operations on January 1, 2012 and believes that sufficiently high gold content ore bodies have been located and blocked out to load the leach pad to capacity by the end of June 30, 2023.
At this property and during the period covered under this registration statement, the Company extracted 91,932 tons of material through surface operations, with an average grade of 2.46 grams of gold per ton and 0.84 grams of silver per ton. After processing this material using the on-site leach pad, the Company produced 2,932 ounces of gold for a gold recovery percentage of 40.20% and 998 ounces of silver for refining, for a silver recovery percentage of 40.19%
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The Company utilizes four distinct properties located at the Clavo Rico Concession: the main Clavo Rico property, where extraction, leaching, and processing occurs, and the Modesto, Loli, and Juan Carlos Williams properties, which are used as extraction sites. The Modesto location was acquired by the Company pursuant to a real estate purchase agreement in March 2016. The Company is permitted access to the Loli and Juan Carlos Williams properties pursuant to informal oral agreements.
Clavo Rico as located in Honduras.
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The Clavo Rico Concession in relation to the town of El Corpus.
Parcels of the Clavo Rico Concession that are currently explored or otherwise used by the Company.
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The current water supply utilized at the mine is from rain water. During the rainy season (October through February), the Company captures and stores water in on-site collection ponds. The power supply is from the Honduran power grid, although the Company maintains generators on site in the event of loss of power supply or inconsistent power supply.
Other Projects
The Company had previously disclosed exploration in the Northern Nevada Rift through a partner. Any exploration in these areas has ceased and the Company has no plans to pursue exploration in this area at this time.
Corporate Headquarters
We currently maintain our corporate offices at 5330 South 900 East, Suite 280, Murray, Utah 84117. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we paid monthly rent of approximately $1,000 for use of a corporate office, which we anticipate will be sufficient in the short term.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward Looking Statements
Except for historical information, the following Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve certain risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, (a) discussions about mineral resources and mineralized material, (b) our projected sales and profitability, (c) our growth strategies, (d) anticipated trends in our industry, (e) our future financing plans, (f) our anticipated needs for working capital, (g) our lack of operational experience and (h) the benefits related to ownership of our common stock. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. These statements may be found under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Description of Business,” 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, including, without limitation, the risks outlined under “Risk Factors” and matters described in this Report generally. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this Report will in fact occur as projected.
Overview
On February 25, 2013, Inception Mining, Inc. (“Inception” or the “Company”) and its majority shareholder (the “Majority Shareholder”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inception Development Inc. (the “Subsidiary”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Inception Resources, LLC, a Utah corporation (“Inception Resources”), pursuant to which Inception purchased the UP and Burlington Gold Mine in consideration of 16,000,000 shares of common stock of Inception, the assumption of promissory notes in the amount of $950,000 and the assignment of a 3% net smelter royalty, which may increase or decrease depending on the amount of gold produced. Inception Resources was an entity owned by and under the control of a shareholder. This transaction is deemed an asset purchase by entities under common control. The Asset Purchase Agreement closed on February 25, 2013 (the “Closing”). We were a “shell company” (as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) immediately prior to our acquisition of the gold mine pursuant to the terms of the Assert Purchase Agreement. As a result of such acquisition, our operations are now focused on the ownership and operation of the mine acquired from Inception Resources. Consequently, we believe that acquisition has caused us to cease to be a shell company as we no longer have nominal operations.
We are a mining company engaged in the production, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties, primarily for gold, from owned mining properties. Inception Resources has acquired two projects, as described below. Our target properties are those that have been the subject of historical exploration.
UP and Burlington Gold Mine
On February 25, 2013, the Company acquired certain real property and the associated exploration permits and mineral rights commonly known as the UP and Burlington Gold Mine (“UP and Burlington” or the “Mine”) pursuant to that certain asset purchase agreement entered between the Company, its majority shareholder (the “Majority Shareholder”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inception Development Inc. (the “Subsidiary”) on one hand, and Inception Resources on the other hand, dated February 25, 2013 (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”). Accordingly, the Company owns and controls this property exclusively; there are no third parties who impose conditions of any kind on operations at this location. We are presently in the exploration stage at UP and Burlington. UP and Burlington contains two federal patented mining claims which Inception Resources acquired for the purpose of the exploration and potential development of gold on the 40 acres which comprises UP and Burlington. Production at this mine is subject to a 3% net smelter royalty, which may increase or decrease depending on the amount of gold produced.
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Discovered in 1892, UP and Burlington is a private gold property that has been held unused in a family trust for the past 75 years. UP and Burlington is located in Lemhi County, Northwest of Salmon, Idaho, at an elevation of 7,994 feet. The UP and Burlington site is located six miles from the city of Salmon; is 0.6 miles away from the closest major road (Ridge Rd.); and is 1.56 miles away from the closest major power line. We believe Salmon, along with the surrounding County of Lemhi, provides an excellent infrastructure for our mine. Salmon has a population of 3,122 and Lemhi County has a population of 7,806. In 2014-2015, heavy maintenance and right-of-way repair was completed and a new road to UP and Burlington mine site was constructed.
UP and Burlington’s two gold mining claims were brought to patent in 1900, which covers the Mine’s 40 acres. Subsequently, in 1989, a U.S. Forest Survey was performed on the UP and Burlington site confirming that the patented claims cover an area which is six hundred feet by three thousand feet (600’x3000’). The Mine’s patented claims remove the challenges associated when working on U.S. Forest lands, Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”), state or other property types. With our purchase of UP and Burlington, we have the benefit of working on private land, which requires only a hauling / road permit to commence significant operations.
The Company has obtained the necessary permitting, cut additional access roads, made surface improvements, and initiated surface mining on a 2,500 foot per day lighted vein for bulk sampling, vein definition and ore valuation. In Phase II, we plan to contract an underground mining and operations plan, expand portal development leveraging existing underground access, and implement underground mining to a depth based on optimizing costs versus processed ore value. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in implementing any stage of our plans.
Our plan includes the continuation of obtaining a Lemhi County Conditional Use Permit and an Idaho Department of Lands Surface Reclamation Bond. Since receiving the permitting for the U.S. Forest Service Access Road, the access road is now complete. In addition, we have contracts such as geotechnical contracts, mining contracts, toll processing contracts, and underground mine plan contracts.
The Company and its independent consultants are in the process of developing a detailed exploration-drilling program to confirm and expand mineralized zones in the Mine and collect additional environmental and technical data. The first phase began in 2013. The Company intends to continue drilling, metallurgical testing, engineering and environmental programs and studies and has updated the historic feasibility study and environmental permit applications.
We also plan to review opportunities and acquire additional mineral properties with current or historic precious and base metal mineralization with meaningful exploration potential.
Clavo Rico Mine
On October 2, 2015, the Company consummated a merger with Clavo Rico Ltd. (“Clavo Rico”). Clavo Rico is a privately held Turks and Caicos company with principal operations in Honduras, Central America. Clavo Rico operates the Clavo Rico mining concession through its subsidiaries Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A de C.V. and Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. and holds other mining concessions. Its workings include several historical underground mining operations dating back to the early Mayan and Spanish occupation.
The Company’s primary mine is located on the 200-hectare Clavo Rico Concession, located in southern Honduras. This mine was originally explored and exploited in the 16th century by the Spanish, and more recently has been operated by Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S. de R.L. as a small family business. In 2003, Clavo Rico’s predecessor purchased a 20% interest and later increased its ownership to 99.9%. This company has since invested over five million dollars in the expansion and development of the mine and surrounding properties. Today, the Company operates this mine through exploration of surface-level material.
Mining operations begin by crushing extracted material to approximately 3/8-inch size pebbles, which is then mixed with additional material and loaded on the recovery pad for processing. The pebble material is sprinkled with a solution that leaches the gold from the rock, and the solution is collected and processed on-site at Clavo Rico’s own ADR plant. The doré bars that result from this process are shipped to the USA for refining.
Prior to the expansion, the mine had only been processing approximately less than 500 tons of extracted material per day. The current recovery operational increase has been sized to handle from 500 to 750 tons of extracted material per day on a recovery bed that has the capacity to receive up to 750,000 tons of material. The Company commenced full operations on January 1, 2012 and believes that sufficiently high gold content ore bodies have been located and blocked out to load the leach pad to capacity by the end of June 30, 2023. The Company has engaged in preliminary drilling of this area.
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Recent Developments
On April 3, 2019, the Company issued a secured promissory note with WOC Energy, LLC for $60,000 with an interest rate of 5.00 % and matures on May 10, 2019. The Company received $60,000 in cash. This note was collateralized by a specific lot of precious metals being shipped from the mining operation in Honduras to the US for refining.
On April 9, 2019, the Company issued a secured promissory note with Debra D’ambrosio for $100,000 with an interest rate of 5.00 % and matures on May 15, 2019. The Company received $100,000 in cash. This note was collateralized by all open lots of precious metals being shipped from the mining operation in Honduras to the US for refining.
On April 16, 2019, the Company issued a secured promissory note with WOC Energy, LLC for $57,750 with an interest rate of 5.00 % and matures on May 23, 2019. The Company received $57,750 in cash. This note was collateralized by a specific lot of precious metals being shipped from the mining operation in Honduras to the US for refining.
On April 16, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $63,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of February 20, 2020 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The accounting for this note is still being determined by the Company.
On April 18, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crown Bridge Partners (“Crown Bridge”), in the principal amount of $55,000 (the “Note”) due on April 18, 2020 and bears 5% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $8,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. If the conversion price drops below $0.15 per share, then the conversion price will be 50% of the trading price. The accounting for this note is still being determined by the Company.
On May 20, 2019, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“NPA”) with the Selling Stockholder, pursuant to which we issued (i) a Senior Secured Redeemable Convertible Note (the “Note”) with an aggregate face value of $4,250,000 (of which $1,250,000 was retained by the Selling Stockholder as an original issue discount) and (ii) a common stock purchase warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase 9,250,000 shares of common stock in exchange for $3,000,000 cash consideration. As long as a Trigger Event (as defined in the Note) has not occurred, the Note is subject to interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum and may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to 100% of the average of the five lowest individual daily volume weighted average prices of the shares of common stock, less $0.01 per share, during the period beginning on the issuance date of the Note and ending on the maturity date of the Note. For each Trigger Event that occurs, the interest rate of the Note will increase by 10% and the discount to the conversion price will increase by 10%. The Conversion Price shall not be less than $0.01 per share of common stock (the “Floor Price”), unless an event of default has occurred, in which case the Floor Price is not applicable. In no event will the Conversion Price be less than the par value of the Company’s common stock per share. The Selling Stockholder transaction closed on May 20, 2019. “Trigger Events” that will result in less favorable financial terms for the Company include delays in receiving the conversion shares, the issuance of restricted shares if investor provides a legal opinion that shares may be issued without a restrictive legend, the issuance of a certificate if investor requests electronic delivery via DTC, the failure to timely perform obligations in the Transaction Documents, inaccurate representations in the NPA, events of default over $250,000, bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization, a lapse in the effectiveness of a registration statement, the suspension from trading on the trading market, the failure to meet the listing requirements of the trading market, notice that the Company intends not to comply with a conversion notice, the admission of the Company of its inability to pay its debts as they become due or appointment of a custodian or receiver, a judgment or judgments in excess of $250,000, delays in filing public reports, the initiation of an administrative or enforcement proceeding, and the Company’s common stock is under chill or freeze by DTC.
Results of Operations
Three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to the Three months ended March 31, 2018
We incurred a net loss of $3,786,821 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019, and a net loss of $1,485,706 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018. This change in our results over the two periods is primarily the result of the change in derivative liabilities. The following table summarizes key items of comparison and their related increase (decrease) for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:
Three Months Ended March 31, | Increase/ | |||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | (Decrease) | ||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 921,442 | $ | 1,179,440 | $ | (257,998 | ) | |||||
Cost of Sales | 1,228,511 | 1,687,599 | (459,088 | ) | ||||||||
General and Administrative | 620,321 | 477,811 | 142,510 | |||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses | 9,088 | 10,275 | (1,187 | ) | ||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 1,857,920 | 2,175,685 | (317,765 | ) | ||||||||
Income (Loss) from Operations | (936,478 | ) | (996,245 | ) | (59,767 | ) | ||||||
Other Income (expense) | (16 | ) | 131 | 147 | ||||||||
Change in Derivative Liabilities | (1,494,989 | ) | 301,974 | 1,796,963 | ||||||||
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt | (5,000 | ) | - | 5,000 | ||||||||
Interest Expense | (1,350,338 | ) | (791,566 | ) | 558,772 | |||||||
Income (Loss) from Operations Before Taxes | (3,786,821 | ) | (1,485,706 | ) | 2,301,115 | |||||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ | (3,786,821 | ) | $ | (1,485,706 | ) | $ | 2,301,115 |
Revenues decreased because of the crusher problems that the mine has been working on fixing since the end of 2018. Crushing production has been using a backup crusher so the mine is currently not putting as much material on the leach pad as capacity allows.
Cost of sales decreased because the write-down of the inventory in process during 2018.
General and administrative expenses increased for the following reasons: Legal fees decreased by $48,640. Accounting and auditor fees increased by $75,340. Sales tax and income tax in Honduras increased by $80,527. Consulting expense decreased by $140,051, of which stock based compensation decreased by $99,138. Salaries and wages expense increased by $112,996. And finally, investor relations expense increased by $54,598.
Changes in derivative liabilities increased because of the valuation of these derivatives and the relation to the Company’s stock price increasing.
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Interest expense increased because of the number of convertible notes that have been paid off during the prepayment penalty periods to avoid conversion of these notes by the Company.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our balance sheet as of March 31, 2019 reflects assets of $1,238,477. We had cash in the amount of $40,939 and working capital deficit in the amount of $21,659,235 as of March 31, 2019. Thus, we do not have sufficient working capital to enable us to carry out our stated plan of operation for the next twelve months.
Working Capital
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Current assets | $ | 490,818 | $ | 653,395 | ||||
Current liabilities | 22,150,053 | 19,096,378 | ||||||
Working capital deficit | $ | (21,659,235 | ) | $ | (18,442,983 | ) |
We anticipate generating losses and, therefore, may be unable to continue operations in the future, if we don’t acquire additional capital and issue debt or equity or enter into a strategic arrangement with a third party.
Going Concern Consideration
As reflected in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company and has an accumulated deficit of $25,795,942. In addition, there is a working capital deficit of $21,659,235 as of March 31, 2019. This raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to raise additional capital and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
March 31, 2019 | March 31, 2018 | |||||||
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | $ | (218,074 | ) | $ | 285,091 | |||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (104,459 | ) | (6,471 | ) | ||||
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | 312,646 | (239,221 | ) | |||||
Effects of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | (31 | ) | (3,915 | ) | ||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | $ | (9,918 | ) | $ | 35,484 |
Operating Activities
Net cash flow used in operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $218,074, a decrease of $503,165 from the $285,091 net cash provided during the three months ended March 31, 2018. This decrease in the cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to lower precious metal sales and increased interest expense paid out in cash.
Investing Activities
Investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2019 used $104,459, an increase of $97,988 from the $6,471 used by activities during the three months ended March 31, 2018. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased $104,459 in fixed assets.
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Financing Activities
Financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2019 provided $312,646, an increase of $551,867 from the $239,221 used in financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2018. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company received $450,000 in proceeds from notes payable - related parties, $635,500 in proceeds from convertible notes payable and $48,750 in proceeds from the sale of common stock. The Company made $453,260 in payments on notes payable – related parties and $385,894 in payments on convertible notes payable.
Year ended December 31, 2018 compared to the year ended December 31, 2017
We had a net loss of $5,627,050 for the year ended December 31, 2018, which was $2,242,523 more than the net loss of $3,384,527 for the year ended December 31, 2017. This change in our results over the two periods is primarily the result of an increase in interest expense from the debt discounts from convertible notes the associated derivative liabilities of $2,629,246 and that is offset with the increase of $557,835 in the change of derivative liabilities, an increase in interest expense paid in cash of $675,574 and the write-down of metals in process on the leach pad of $1,058,812. The following table summarizes key items of comparison and their related increase (decrease) for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
Year Ended December 31, | Increase/ | |||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | (Decrease) | ||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 3,967,869 | $ | 3,631,759 | $ | 336,110 | ||||||
Cost of Sales | 3,740,708 | 3,754,072 | (13,364 | ) | ||||||||
General and Administrative | 2,035,203 | 1,449,735 | 585,468 | |||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses | 38,237 | 115,929 | (77,692 | ) | ||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 5,814,148 | 5,319,736 | 494,412 | |||||||||
Income (Loss) from Operations | (1,846,279 | ) | (1,687,977 | ) | 158,302 | |||||||
Other Income (expense) | 4,942 | 12,567 | 7,625 | |||||||||
Change in Derivative Liabilities | 979,561 | 421,726 | 557,835 | |||||||||
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt | (8,510 | ) | (3,325 | ) | 5,185 | |||||||
Interest Expense | (4,756,764 | ) | (2,127,518 | ) | 2,629,246 | |||||||
Income (Loss) from Operations Before Taxes | (5,627,050 | ) | (3,384,527 | ) | 2,242,523 | |||||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ | (5,627,050 | ) | $ | (3,384,527 | ) | $ | 2,242,523 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our balance sheet as of December 31, 2018, reflects assets of $1,354,295. As we had cash in the amount of $50,857 and a working capital deficit in the amount of $18,442,983 as of December 31, 2018, we do not have sufficient working capital to enable us to carry out our stated plan of operation for the next twelve months.
Working Capital
December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
Current assets | $ | 653,395 | $ | 1,528,591 | ||||
Current liabilities | 19,096,378 | 15,037,381 | ||||||
Working capital deficit | $ | (18,442,983 | ) | $ | (13,508,790 | ) |
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We anticipate generating losses and, therefore, may be unable to continue operations in the future. If we require additional capital, we would have to issue debt or equity or enter into a strategic arrangement with a third party.
Going Concern Consideration
As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has a net loss since inception of $22,009,285. In addition, there is a working capital deficiency of $18,442,983 and a stockholder’s deficiency of $18,075,011 as of December 31, 2018. This raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to raise additional capital and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
On March 5, 2010, the Company changed its intended business purpose to that of precious metals mineral exploration, development and production. Management believes that actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding and implement its strategic plans provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern.
Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2018 | 2017 | |||||||
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | $ | (175,029 | ) | $ | (39,922 | ) | ||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (30,499 | ) | (287,501 | ) | ||||
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | 199,650 | 184,608 | ||||||
Effects of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | 4,933 | (35 | ) | |||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | $ | (945 | ) | $ | (142,850 | ) |
Operating Activities
Net cash flow used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2018 was $175,029, an increase of $135,107 from the $39,923 net cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2017. This increase is mostly due to a decrease in inventory and an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (related and non-related parties).
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2018 was $30,499, a decrease of $257,002 from the $287,501 net cash outflow during the year ended December 31, 2017. This decrease was due to fewer purchases of fixed assets.
Financing Activities
Financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2018, provided $199,650 to us, an increase of $15,042 from the $184,608 provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the company received $0 from notes payable, $1,813,200 in notes payable from related parties, $2,637,500 in convertible notes payable, made payments of $120,000 in cash on notes payable, $2,550,006 in cash on notes payable – related parties and $1,688,500 in cash on convertible notes.
Critical Accounting Policies
Going Concern - The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements during the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded a net loss of $3,786,821 and used $200,524 in cash from operating activities. The Company has a net loss since inception of $25,795,942. In addition, there is a working capital deficiency of $21,659,235 and a stockholder’s deficiency of $21,568,161 as of March 31, 2019. These factors among others indicate that the Company may be unable to continue as a going concern for one year from the issuance of these financials statements.
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The Company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to develop profitable operations and to obtain additional funding sources. There can be no assurance that the Company’s financing efforts will result in profitable operations or the resolution of the Company’s liquidity problems. The accompanying statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Management is currently working to make changes that will result in profitable operations and to obtain additional funding sources to meet the Company’s need for cash during the next twelve months and beyond.
Principles of Consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Inception Mining, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Inception Development, Corp., Clavo Rico Development Corp., Clavo Rico, Ltd. and Compañía Minera Cerros del Río, S.A. de C.V., and its controlling interest subsidiaries, Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A. de C.V. and Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Basis of Presentation - The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Fair Value Measurements - The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that could be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets are marked to bid prices and financial liabilities are marked to offer prices. The fair value should be calculated based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, not on assumptions specific to the entity. In addition, the fair value of liabilities should include consideration of non-performance risk, including the party’s own credit risk.
Fair value measurements do not include transaction costs. A fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is defined into the following three categories:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. | |
Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. | |
Level 3: Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities. |
To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is disclosed and is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The carrying value of the Company’s cash, accounts payable, short-term borrowings (including convertible notes payable), and other current assets and liabilities approximate fair value because of their short-term maturity.
The Company recognizes its derivative liabilities as level 3 and values its derivatives using the methods discussed below. While the Company believes that its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, it recognizes that the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. The primary assumptions that would significantly affect the fair values using the methods discussed below are that of volatility and market price of the underlying common stock of the Company.
Long-Lived Assets - We review the carrying amount of our long-lived assets for impairment whenever there are negative indicators of impairment. An asset is considered impaired when estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In the event the carrying amount of such asset is not considered recoverable, the asset is adjusted to its fair value. Fair value is generally determined based on discounted future cash flows.
Properties, Plant and Equipment - We record properties, plant and equipment at historical cost. We provide depreciation and amortization in amounts sufficient to match the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives or productive value. We capitalize expenditures for improvements that significantly extend the useful life of an asset. We charge expenditures for maintenance and repairs to operations when incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:
Building | 7 to 15 years |
Vehicles and equipment | 3 to 7 years |
Processing and laboratory | 5 to 15 years |
Furniture and fixtures | 2 to 3 years |
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Reclamation Liabilities and Asset Retirement Obligations - Minimum standards for site reclamation and closure have been established for us by various government agencies. Asset retirement obligations are recognized when incurred and recorded as liabilities at fair value. The liability is accreted over time through periodic charges to earnings. In addition, the asset retirement cost is capitalized and amortized over the life of the related asset. Reclamation costs are periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the estimated present value resulting from the passage of time and revisions to the estimates of either the timing or amount of the reclamation and abandonment costs. The Company reviews, on an annual basis, unless otherwise deemed necessary, the asset retirement obligation at each mine site.
Revenue Recognition - Effective January 1, 2018 we adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 606-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606-10”). The adoption of ASC 606-10 had no impact on prior year or previously disclosed amounts. In accordance with ASC 606-10, revenue is measured based on a consideration specified in a contract with a customer and recognized when we satisfy the performance obligation specified in each contract.
The Company generates revenue by selling gold and silver produced from its mining operations. The majority of the Company’s sales come from the sale of refined gold; however, the end product at the Company’s gold operations is generally doré bars. Doré is an alloy consisting primarily of gold but also containing silver and other metals. Doré is sent to refiners to produce bullion that meets the required market standard of 99.95% gold. Under the terms of the Company’s refining agreements, the doré bars are refined for a fee, and the Company’s share of the refined gold and silver is credited to its bullion account.
The Company recognizes revenue for gold and silver from doré production when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring gold and silver inventory to the customer, which generally occurs upon transfer of gold and silver bullion credits as this is the point at which the customer obtains the ability to direct the use and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits of ownership of the asset.
The Company generally recognizes the sale of gold bullion credits at the prevailing market price when gold bullion credits are delivered to the customer. The transaction price is determined based on the agreed upon market price and the number of ounces delivered. Payment is due upon delivery of gold bullion credits to the customer’s account
All accounts receivable amounts are due from a single customer. Substantially all mining revenues recorded in the current period also related to the same customer. As gold can be sold through numerous gold market traders worldwide, the Company is not economically dependent on a limited number of customers for the sale of its product.
Derivative Liabilities - Derivatives liabilities are recorded at fair value when issued and the subsequent change in fair value each period is recorded in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. We do not hold or issue any derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.
Income Taxes - The Company’s income tax expense and deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect management’s best assessment of estimated future taxes to be paid. Significant judgments and estimates are required in determining the consolidated income tax expense.
Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense. In evaluating the Company’s ability to recover its deferred tax assets, management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In projecting future taxable income, the Company develops assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income, and are consistent with the plans and estimates that the Company is using to manage the underlying businesses. The Company provides a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for which the Company does not consider realization of such deferred tax assets to be more likely than not.
Changes in tax laws and rates could also affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. Management is not aware of any such changes that would have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
Operating Lease – The Company leases its corporate headquarters and administrative offices in Salt Lake City, Utah on a month-to-month basis.
The Company incurred rent expense of $2,193 and $13,891 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018.
Non-Controlling Interest Policy – Non-controlling interest (NCI) is the portion of equity ownership in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company, who has a controlling interest and consolidates the subsidiary’s financial results with its own. The amount of equity relating to the non-controlling interest is separately identified in the equity section of the balance sheet and the amount of the net income (loss) relating to the non-controlling interest is separately identified on the statement of operations.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For recent accounting pronouncements, please refer to the notes to the financial statements section of this registration statement.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Contractual Obligations
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Identification of Directors and Executive Officers
Our Bylaws state that our authorized number of directors shall be one or more and shall be set by resolution of our Board of Directors. We currently have two directors.
Our current directors and officers are as follows:
Name and Business Address | Age | Position | ||
Trent D/Ambrosio | 54 | CEO, CFO and Director | ||
Whit Cluff | 68 | Director |
Our directors will serve in that capacity until our next annual shareholder meeting or until a successor is elected and qualified. Officers hold their positions at the will of our Board of Directors. There are no arrangements, agreements or understandings between non-management security holders and management under which non-management security holders may directly or indirectly participate in or influence the management of our affairs.
Trent D’Ambrosio, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Director
Mr. D’Ambrosio has been a Director of Inception Mining Inc. since February 28, 2013. From October 2011 through March 2013, Mr. D’Ambrosio held the positions of Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Inception Holdings LLC, a resource exploration company, and was the responsible for the overall strategic direction for the organization. His professional record includes 25 years of management and financial services experience with companies ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start ups.
Whit Cluff, Director
Mr. Cluff has over 35 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. Mr. Cluff has been involved in all disciplines of real estate land development, mixed-use development, retail tenant representation, developer representation, industrial property procurement and asset management. Mr. Cluff has an extensive background in public and private businesses giving him strong analytical, planning, and organization ability with effective negotiation skills. From 2003 through the present, Mr. Cluff has served as Vice President and Associate Broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial, NRT in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Cluff attended the University of Utah and served in the United States Army.
Other Directorships
Other than as set forth above, none of our directors hold any other directorships in any company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act or subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of such Act or any company registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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Board of Directors and Director Nominees
Since our Board of Directors does not include a majority of independent directors, the decisions of the Board regarding director nominees are made by persons who have an interest in the outcome of the determination. The Board will consider candidates for directors proposed by security holders, although no formal procedures for submitting candidates have been adopted. Unless otherwise determined, at any time not less than 90 days prior to the next annual Board meeting at which a slate of director nominees is adopted, the Board will accept written submissions from proposed nominees that include the name, address and telephone number of the proposed nominee; a brief statement of the nominee’s qualifications to serve as a director; and a statement as to why the security holder submitting the proposed nominee believes that the nomination would be in the best interests of our security holders. If the proposed nominee is not the same person as the security holder submitting the name of the nominee, a letter from the nominee agreeing to the submission of his or her name for consideration should be provided at the time of submission. The letter should be accompanied by a résumé supporting the nominee’s qualifications to serve on the Board, as well as a list of references.
The Board identifies director nominees through a combination of referrals from different people, including management, existing Board members and security holders. Once a candidate has been identified, the Board reviews the individual’s experience and background and may discuss the proposed nominee with the source of the recommendation. If the Board believes it to be appropriate, Board members may meet with the proposed nominee before making a final determination whether to include the proposed nominee as a member of the slate of director nominees submitted to security holders for election to the Board.
Some of the factors, which the Board considers when evaluating proposed nominees, include their knowledge of and experience in business matters, finance, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. The Board may request additional information from each candidate prior to reaching a determination, and it is under no obligation to formally respond to all recommendations, although as a matter of practice, it will endeavor to do so.
Conflicts of Interest
Our directors are not obligated to commit their full time and attention to our business and, accordingly, they may encounter a conflict of interest in allocating their time between our operations and those of other businesses. In the course of their other business activities, they may become aware of investment and business opportunities which may be appropriate for presentation to us as well as other entities to which they owe a fiduciary duty. As a result, they may have conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented. They may also in the future become affiliated with entities that are engaged in business activities similar to those we intend to conduct.
In general, officers and directors of a corporation are required to present business opportunities to the corporation if:
● | the corporation could financially undertake the opportunity; |
● | the opportunity is within the corporation’s line of business; and |
● | it would be unfair to the corporation and its stockholders not to bring the opportunity to the attention of the corporation. |
We plan to adopt a code of ethics that obligates our directors, officers and employees to disclose potential conflicts of interest and prohibits those persons from engaging in such transactions without our consent.
Significant Employees
Other than as described herein, we do not expect any other individuals to make a significant contribution to our business.
Legal Proceedings
None of our directors, executive officers or control persons has been involved in any of the following events during the past five years:
● | any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; |
● | any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); |
● | being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; or |
● | being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, where the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated. |
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No Audit Committee or Financial Expert
The Company does not have an audit committee or a financial expert serving on the Board of Directors. The Company plans to form and implement an audit committee as soon as practicable.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among our officers, directors, or persons nominated for such positions.
Code of Ethics
We have not yet adopted a code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer and principal accounting officer but intend to do so this year.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, all executive officers, directors, and each person who is the beneficial owner of more than 10% of the common stock of a company that files reports pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act of 1934, are required to report the ownership of such common stock, options, and stock appreciation rights (other than certain cash only rights) and any changes in that ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has evaluated all relevant Section 16(a) filings and has determined that the company is compliant with this section to the best of its knowledge.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table lists, as of May 29, 2019, the number of shares of common stock of our Company that are beneficially owned by (i) each person or entity known to our Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding common stock; (ii) each officer and director of our Company; and (iii) all officers and directors as a group. Information relating to beneficial ownership of common stock by our principal shareholders and management is based upon information furnished by each person using beneficial ownership‚ concepts under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Under these rules, a person is deemed to be a beneficial owner of a security if that person has or shares voting power, which includes the power to vote or direct the voting of the security, or investment power, which includes the power to vote or direct the voting of the security. The person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any security of which that person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. Under the Securities and Exchange Commission rules, more than one person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the same securities, and a person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of securities as to which he or she may not have any pecuniary beneficial interest. Except as noted below, each person has sole voting and investment power.
The percentages below are calculated based on 57,848,505 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding as of May 29, 2019. We do not have any outstanding options, or other securities exercisable for or convertible into shares of our common stock. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each person listed is c/o Inception Mining, Inc., 5330 South 900 East, Suite 280, Murray, UT 84117.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
Title of Class |
Name
and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount
and
Nature of Beneficial Ownership |
Percent of Class | |||||||
Common Stock | Legends Capital Group, LLC (1) | 11,685,874 | 20.20 | % | ||||||
4049 S. Highland Drive | ||||||||||
Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 | ||||||||||
Common Stock | Madison, LLC (1) | 2,495,855 | 4.31 | % | ||||||
4049 S. Highland Drive | ||||||||||
Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 | ||||||||||
Common Stock |
Jason
Briggs (2)
4049 S. Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 |
1,341,523 | 2.32 | % | ||||||
All 5% beneficial owners as a group | 15,523,252 | 26.83 | % |
(1) | Beneficially controlled by Jason Briggs. | |
(2) | Includes additional shares beneficially owned by Jason Briggs including 311,982 shares owned personally and 1,029,541 shares owned by two separate irrevocable trust for which Jason Briggs serves as trustee. |
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Security Ownership of Officers and Directors
Title of Class |
Name
and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount
and
Nature of Beneficial Ownership |
Percent of Class | |||||||
Common Stock | Trent D’Ambrosio (1) | 3,902,101 | 6.75 | % | ||||||
c/o Inception Mining, Inc. | ||||||||||
5330 South 900 East, Suite 280 | ||||||||||
Murray, UT 84107 | ||||||||||
Common Stock | Whit Cluff (1) | 711,597 | 1.23 | % | ||||||
c/o Inception Mining, Inc. | ||||||||||
5330 South 900 East, Suite 280 | ||||||||||
Murray, UT 84107 | ||||||||||
All Officers and Directors as a Group | 4,613,698 | 7.98 | % |
(1) | Executive officer and/or director of the Company. |
SEC Rule 13d-3 generally provides that beneficial owners of securities include any person who, directly or indirectly, has or shares voting power and/or investment power with respect to such securities, and any person who has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of such security within 60 days. Any securities not outstanding which are subject to such options, warrants or conversion privileges exercisable within 60 days are treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage of outstanding securities owned by that person. Such securities are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage of the class owned by any other person. At the present time there are no outstanding options or warrants held by directors or officers of the Company.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Our Board of Directors has not established a separate compensation committee. Instead, the Board of Directors reviews and approves executive compensation policies and practices, reviews salaries and bonuses for our officer(s), decides on benefit plans, and considers other matters as may, from time to time, be referred to it. We do not currently have a Compensation Committee Charter. Our Board continues to emphasize the important link between our performance, which ultimately benefits all shareholders, and the compensation of our executives. Therefore, the primary goal of our executive compensation policy is to closely align the interests of the shareholders with the interests of the executive officer(s). In order to achieve this goal, we attempt to (i) offer compensation opportunities that attract and retain executives whose abilities and skills are critical to our long-term success and reward them for their efforts in ensuring our success and (ii) encourage executives to manage from the perspective of owners with an equity stake in us.
Compensation Table for Executives
Name & Principal Position |
Year |
Salary
($) |
Bonus |
Stock
Awards ($) |
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan Compensation |
Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation Earnings |
All
Other
Compensation |
Total
($) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trent D’Ambrosio, | 2018 | 0 | 0 | 265,304 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 265,304 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CEO, CFO and Director | 2017 | 0 | 100,000 | 2,995,703 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,095,703 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whit Cluff, | 2018 | 0 | 0 | 18,958 | 0 | 0 | 8,000 | 26,958 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Director | 2017 | 0 | 10,000 | 4,353 | 0 | 0 | 18,500 | 32,853 |
Employment Agreements
The Company has an employment agreement with its chief executive officer, Trent D’Ambrosio. The employment agreement was restated as of April 1, 2019 and provides for compensation of $300,000 annually.
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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
None.
Compensation of Directors
We have no formal plan for compensating our directors for their services, and they have historically received shares for their service. We have no formal plan to compensating our directors in the future in their capacity as directors, although such directors are expected in the future to receive options to purchase shares of our common stock as awarded by our Board of Directors or by any compensation committee that may be established.
Pension, Retirement or Similar Benefit Plans
There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits to our directors or executive officers. We have no material bonus or profit sharing plans pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation is or may be paid to our directors or executive officers, except that stock options may be granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof.
Compensation Committee
We do not currently have a compensation committee of the Board of Directors or a committee performing similar functions. All members of the Board of Directors participate in the consideration of executive officer and director compensation.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Related Party Transactions
In February 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a stockholder/director. The Company agreed to pay $18,000 per month for twelve months. This agreement was renegotiated in October 2017 and the Company agreed to pay the stockholder/director $25,000 per month starting in October 2017. This agreement was superseded by an Employment Agreement as of July 1, 2018 and April 1, 2019. As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed $1,035,000 to the stockholder/director in accrued consulting fees.
The Company took several short-term notes payable from related parties. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company received $450,000 in cash from related parties and paid out $453,260 in cash to related parties on notes payable. During 2018, the Company received $1,813,000 in cash from related parties and paid out $2,550,006 in cash to related parties on notes payable.
Mr. Cluff currently serves as a director of the Company and has a separate agreement as a consultant of the Company effective as of October 2, 2015.
The Company has an employment agreement with its chief executive officer, Trent D’Ambrosio. The employment agreement was effective as of July 1, 2018 and provides for compensation of $450,000 annually. Additionally, the employment agreement provides for equity compensation to be issued valued at $5,000 per month and an optional annual bonus of up to $4,500,000 to be determined by the Board of Directors. This employment agreement was restated as of April 1, 2019 and provides for compensation of $300,000 annually.
Director Independence
Our securities are quoted on the OTC Markets, which does not have any director independence requirements. Once we engage further directors and officers, we plan to develop a definition of independence and scrutinize our Board of Directors with regard to this definition.
Parents of the Smaller Reporting Company
We have no parents.
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Except as set forth below, we are currently not aware of any such pending or threatened legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.
On January 26, 2017, the Company was served a copy of a complaint filed by Danzig Ltd. (“Danzig”) and Brett Bertolami (“Bertolami”) in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Statesville Division. This matter was dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction in an Order and Judgment dated March 28, 2018.
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On June 12, 2017, Danzig Ltd, filed an arbitration in Boston, Massachusetts, with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) against the Company and two if its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin). Messrs. D’Ambrosio and Ahlin were dismissed on the ground that they were not proper parties to the Arbitration. A hearing occurred the week of April 9, 2018. On October 24, 2018, a Final Award was issued dismissing all claims asserted by Danzig against Inception and awarding Inception $361,710.74 in fees and costs.
On July 20, 2017, Elliott Foxcroft filed an AAA arbitration in Salt Lake City, Utah, against the Company and two if its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin). On November 16, 2018, Order No. 7 Dismissing Claims of Claimant [Foxcroft] with Prejudice Under AAA Rule 57, and Granting Motion to Dismiss [Inception’s] Counterclaims without Prejudice was entered. This concluded this arbitration as the claims asserted by Foxcroft against Inception were dismissed with prejudice, and Inception’s claims were dismissed without prejudice.
On August 22, 2017, the Company and two of its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin) filed a complaint against Danzig Ltd., Elliott Foxcroft, and Brett Bertolami in the United States District Court, District of Utah, Central Division. On November 29, 2018 the United States District Court for the District of Utah entered an order denying Inception’s motion to dismiss Defendants’ Counterclaim but required the Defendants (Danzig, ltd, Bertalomi, and Foxcroft) to file a more definite statement of their claims by December 14, 2018. The ordered filing was not made and Inception filed another motion to dismiss. The dismissal of the counterclaim with prejudice was entered on January 15, 2019. A final Amended Judgment in a Civil Case was entered in the case on February 13, 2019 which also included confirmation of the order and award entered in the Boston and Salt Lake arbitrations, respectively.
One of the Company’s subsidiaries, Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V., has been served with notice of a labor dispute brought in Honduras by one of the Company’s former employees. The complaint alleges that the former employee was terminated from his position with the Company’s subsidiary and is entitled to certain statutory compensation. The Company has responded with its assertion that the employee voluntarily resigned and was not involuntarily terminated. The case was heard in Honduras by a labor judge and the Company has appealed the ruling in this case.
MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDENDS ON OUR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
Our common stock is not traded on any exchange. Our common stock is listed for quotation on the OTCQB tier of the OTC Link, LLC alternative trading system operated by OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol “IMII.” We cannot assure you that there will be a market in the future for our common stock.
OTC securities are not listed and traded on the floor of an organized national or regional stock exchange. Instead, OTC securities transactions are conducted through a telephone and computer network connecting dealers. OTCQB issuers are traditionally smaller companies that do not meet the financial and other listing requirements of a national or regional stock exchange.
Classes of Stock
We have two classes of stock: common stock and Series A Preferred Stock. On August 30, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to Article II of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, approved the designation of fifty-one (51) shares of its authorized capital stock as “Series A Preferred Stock”. The Certificate of Designation for the Series A Preferred Stock was filed on August 31, 2016. These shares have preferential voting rights and no conversion rights.
Holders
As of May 29, 2019, there were 1,476 holders of record of our common stock and one holder of record for our preferred stock.
Dividends
To date, we have not paid dividends on shares of our common stock and we do not expect to declare or pay dividends on shares of our common stock in the foreseeable future. The payment of any dividends will depend upon our future earnings, if any, our financial condition, and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.
Equity Compensation Plans
As of the date of this registration statement, we have an equity compensation plan: the 2013 Incentive Stock Plan.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the registrant has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is therefore unenforceable.
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C O N T E N T S
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 40,939 | $ | 50,857 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 16,479 | 5,548 | ||||||
Inventories | 412,804 | 570,614 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 20,596 | 26,376 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 490,818 | 653,395 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 710,967 | 664,041 | ||||||
Other assets | 36,692 | 36,859 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 1,238,477 | $ | 1,354,295 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 1,829,342 | $ | 1,631,997 | ||||
Accrued interest - related parties | 6,906,655 | 6,647,300 | ||||||
Secured borrowings, net | 166,697 | 217,223 | ||||||
Notes payable, net of debt discounts | 60,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
Notes payable - related parties | 6,937,178 | 6,822,657 | ||||||
Convertible notes payable, net of debt discounts | 1,636,365 | 1,169,395 | ||||||
Derivative liabilities | 4,613,816 | 2,547,806 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 22,150,053 | 19,096,378 | ||||||
Long-term convertible note payable, net of debt discounts | 316,052 | - | ||||||
Mine reclamation obligation | 340,533 | 341,845 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 22,806,638 | 19,438,223 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies | - | - | ||||||
Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 51 shares issued and outstanding | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 55,348,505 and 54,093,505 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively | 553 | 541 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 4,756,095 | 4,490,866 | ||||||
Accumulated Deficit | (25,795,942 | ) | (22,009,285 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive loss - foreign currency translation | (519,787 | ) | (557,134 | ) | ||||
Total Controlling Interest | (21,559,080 | ) | (18,075,011 | ) | ||||
Non-Controlling Interest | (9,081 | ) | (8,917 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders’ Deficit | (21,568,161 | ) | (18,083,928 | ) | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | $ | 1,238,477 | $ | 1,354,295 |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, 2019 | March 31, 2018 | |||||||
Precious Metals Income | $ | 921,442 | $ | 1,179,440 | ||||
Operating Expenses | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 1,228,511 | 1,687,599 | ||||||
General and administrative | 620,321 | 477,811 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 9,088 | 10,275 | ||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 1,857,920 | 2,175,685 | ||||||
Loss from Operations | (936,478 | ) | (996,245 | ) | ||||
Other Income/(Expenses) | ||||||||
Other income (expense) | (16 | ) | 131 | |||||
Change in derivative liability | (1,494,989 | ) | 301,974 | |||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (5,000 | ) | - | |||||
Interest expense | (1,350,338 | ) | (791,566 | ) | ||||
Total Other Income/(Expenses) | (2,850,343 | ) | (489,461 | ) | ||||
Net Loss from Operations before Income Taxes | (3,786,821 | ) | (1,485,706 | ) | ||||
Provision for Income Taxes | - | - | ||||||
NET LOSS | (3,786,821 | ) | (1,485,706 | ) | ||||
NET LOSS - Non-Controlling Interest | 164 | 1,234 | ||||||
NET LOSS - Controlling Interest | $ | (3,786,657 | ) | $ | (1,484,472 | ) | ||
Net loss per share - Basic | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | ||
Net loss per share - Diluted | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period - Basic | 54,413,005 | 53,122,165 | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period - Diluted | 54,413,005 | 53,122,165 | ||||||
Other Comprehensive Loss | ||||||||
Exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations | 37,347 | 5,214 | ||||||
Total Comprehensive Loss | (3,749,474 | ) | (1,480,492 | ) | ||||
Total Comprehensive Loss - Non-Controlling Interest | (55 | ) | (561 | ) | ||||
Total Comprehensive Loss - Controlling Interest | $ | (3,749,529 | ) | $ | (1,481,053 | ) |
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
(Unaudited)
Preferred stock | Common stock | Additional | Other | Non- | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
($0.00001 Par) | ($0.00001 Par) | Paid-in | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Controlling | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Income | Interest | Deficiency | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | 51 | $ | 1 | 54,093,505 | 541 | $ | 4,490,866 | $ | (22,009,285 | ) | $ | (557,134 | ) | $ | (8,917 | ) | $ | (18,083,928 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services | - | - | 650,000 | 6 | 122,844 | - | - | - | 122,850 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for cash | - | - | 375,000 | 4 | 48,746 | - | - | - | 48,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued with note payable | - | - | 130,000 | 1 | 81,640 | - | - | - | 81,641 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued with settlement of A/P | - | - | 100,000 | 1 | 11,999 | - | - | - | 12,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | 37,347 | - | 37,347 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (3,786,657 | ) | - | (164 | ) | (3,786,821 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2019 | 51 | $ | 1 | 55,348,505 | $ | 553 | $ | 4,756,095 | $ | (25,795,942 | ) | $ | (519,787 | ) | $ | (9,081 | ) | $ | (21,568,161 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | 51 | $ | 1 | 52,183,761 | $ | 522 | $ | 3,992,407 | $ | (16,383,271 | ) | $ | (555,635 | ) | $ | (7,881 | ) | $ | (12,953,857 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services | - | - | 816,385 | 8 | 221,980 | - | - | - | 221,988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for cash | - | - | 250,000 | 3 | 27,497 | - | - | - | 27,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5,214 | - | 5,214 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (1,484,472 | ) | - | (1,234 | ) | (1,485,706 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2018 | 51 | $ | 1 | 53,250,146 | $ | 533 | $ | 4,241,884 | $ | (17,867,743 | ) | $ | (550,421 | ) | $ | (9,115 | ) | $ | (14,184,861 | ) |
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, 2019 | March 31, 2018 | |||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (3,786,821 | ) | $ | (1,485,706 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 54,938 | 57,674 | ||||||
Common stock issued for services | 122,850 | 216,296 | ||||||
Common stock issued for settlement | - | 5,692 | ||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 5,000 | - | ||||||
Change in derivative liability | 1,494,989 | (301,974 | ) | |||||
Amortization of debt discount | 786,078 | 303,968 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Decr (incr) in trade receivables | (10,975 | ) | (7,935 | ) | ||||
Decr (incr) inventories | 593,477 | 924,377 | ||||||
Decr (incr) prepaid expenses and other current assets | 5,778 | (7,250 | ) | |||||
Incr (decr) accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 325,332 | 340,747 | ||||||
Incr (decr) accounts payable and accrued liabilities - related parties | 259,355 | 244,207 | ||||||
Incr (decr) secured borrowings | (50,525 | ) | (5,005 | ) | ||||
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities | (200,524 | ) | 285,091 | |||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (104,459 | ) | (6,471 | ) | ||||
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities | (104,459 | ) | (6,471 | ) | ||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Repayment of notes payable | - | (120,000 | ) | |||||
Repayment of notes payable-related parties | (453,260 | ) | (208,221 | ) | ||||
Repayment of convertible notes payable | (385,894 | ) | (300,500 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from notes payable-related parties | 450,000 | 188,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from convertible notes payable | 635,500 | 174,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 48,750 | 27,500 | ||||||
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Financing Activities | 295,096 | (239,221 | ) | |||||
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash | (31 | ) | (3,915 | ) | ||||
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash | (9,918 | ) | 35,484 | |||||
Cash at Beginning of Period | 50,857 | 51,802 | ||||||
Cash at End of Period | $ | 40,939 | $ | 87,286 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 249,679 | $ | 237,604 | ||||
Cash paid for taxes | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
Common stock issued for extinguishment of debt and accounts payable | $ | 12,000 | $ | - | ||||
Common stock issued for note commitment fee | $ | 17,550 | $ | - | ||||
Assets held to satisfy secured borrowings | $ | 75,460 | $ | 129,180 | ||||
Recognition of debt discounts on convertible notes payable | $ | 144,963 | $ | - |
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2019
1. Nature of Business
Inception Mining, Inc. (formerly known as Gold American Mining Corp.) was incorporated under the name of Golf Alliance Corporation and under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 2, 2007. Inception Mining, Inc. is a precious metal mineral acquisition, exploration and development company. Inception Development, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho on January 28, 2013.
Golf Alliance Corporation pursued its original business plan to provide opportunities for golfers to play on private golf courses normally closed to them due to the membership requirements of the private clubs. During the year ended July 31, 2010, the Company decided to redirect its business focus toward precious metal mineral acquisition and exploration.
On March 5, 2010, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to (1) to change its name to Silver America, Inc. and (2) increased its authorized common stock from 100,000,000 to 500,000,000.
On June 23, 2010 the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Gold American Mining Corp.
On February 25, 2013, Gold American Mining Corp. and its majority shareholder (the “Majority Shareholder”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inception Development Inc. (the “Subsidiary”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Inception Resources, LLC, a Utah corporation (“Inception Resources”), pursuant to which Inception purchased the U.P. and Burlington Gold Mine in consideration of 16,000,000 shares of common stock of Inception, the assumption of promissory notes in the amount of $950,000 and the assignment of a 3% net royalty. Inception Resources was an entity owned by and under the control of the majority shareholder. This transaction is deemed an asset purchase by entities under common control. The Asset Purchase Agreement closed on February 25, 2013 (the “Closing”). Inception was a “shell company” (as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) immediately prior to our acquisition of the gold mine pursuant to the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement. As a result of such acquisition, the Company’s operations are now focused on the ownership and operation of the mine acquired from Inception Resources. Consequently, the Company believes that acquisition has caused us to cease to be a shell company as it no longer has nominal operations.
On May 17, 2013, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Inception Mining, Inc. (“Inception” or the “Company”).
On October 2, 2015, the Company consummated a merger with Clavo Rico Ltd. (“Clavo Rico”). Clavo Rico is a privately held Turks and Caicos company with principal operations in Honduras, Central America. Clavo Rico operates the Clavo Rico mining concession through its subsidiaries Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A de C.V. and Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. and holds other mining concessions. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company issued of 240,225,901 shares of common stock of Inception and assumed promissory notes in the amount of $5,488,980 and accrued interest of $3,434,426. Under this merger agreement, there was a change in control and it has been treated for accounting purposes as a reverse recapitalization with Clavo Rico, Ltd. being the surviving entity. Its workings include several historical underground operations dating back to the early Mayan and Spanish occupation.
The Company’s primary mine is located on the 200 hectare Clavo Rico Concession, located in southern Honduras. This mine was originally explored and exploited in the 16th century by the Spanish, and more recently has been operated by Compa ñí a Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A. de C.V. as a small family business. In 2003, Clavo Rico’s predecessor purchased a 20% interest and later increased its ownership to 99.9%.
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Going Concern - The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company incurred a net loss of $3,786,821 during the period ended March 31, 2019, and had a working capital deficit of $21,659,235 as of March 31, 2019. These factors among others indicate that the Company may be unable to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance of these financial statements.
The Company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to develop profitable operations and to obtain additional funding sources. There can be no assurance that the Company’s financing efforts will result in profitable operations or the resolution of the Company’s liquidity problems. The accompanying statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Management is currently working to make changes that will result in profitable operations and to obtain additional funding sources to meet the Company’s need for cash during the next twelve months and beyond.
Principles of Consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Inception Mining, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Inception Development, Corp., Clavo Rico Development Corp., Clavo Rico, Ltd. and Compa ñí a Minera Cerros del R í o, S.A. de C.V., and its controlling interest subsidiaries, Compa ñí a Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A. de C.V. and Compa ñía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Basis of Presentation - The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had no cash equivalents. The aggregate cash balance on deposit in these accounts is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company has never experienced any losses in such accounts.
Inventories, Stockpiles and Mineralized Material on Leach Pads - Inventories, including stockpiles and mineralized material on leach pads are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value represents the estimated future sales price of the product based on current and long-term metals prices, less the estimated costs to complete production and bring the product to sale. Write-downs of stockpiles, mineralized material on leach pads and inventories to net realizable value are reported as a component of costs applicable to mining revenue. Cost is comprised of production costs for mineralized material produced and processed. Production costs include the costs of materials, costs of processing, direct labor, mine site and processing facility overhead costs and depreciation, amortization and depletion.
Stockpiles - Stockpiles represent mineralized material that has been extracted from the mine and is available for further processing. Stockpiles are measured by estimating the number of tons added and removed from the stockpile. Stockpile tonnages are verified by periodic surveys. Costs are allocated to stockpiles based on relative values of material stockpiled and processed using current mining costs incurred up to the point of stockpiling the material, including applicable overhead, depreciation, and depletion relating to mining operations, and removed at each stockpile’s average cost per ton.
Mineralized Material on Leach Pads - The Company utilizes a heap leaching process to recover gold from its mineralized material. Under this method, the mineralized material is placed on leach pads where it is treated with a chemical solution that dissolves the gold contained in the material. The resulting gold-bearing solution is further processed in a facility where the gold is recovered. Costs are added to mineralized material on leach pads based on current mining and processing costs, including applicable depreciation relating to mining and processing operations. Costs are transferred from mineralized material on leach pads to subsequent stages of in-process inventories as the gold-bearing solution is processed. The value of such transferred costs of mineralized material on leach pads is based on the average cost per estimated recoverable ounce of gold on the leach pad.
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The estimates of recoverable gold on the leach pads are calculated from the quantities of material placed on the leach pads (measured tons added to the leach pads), the grade of material placed on the leach pads (based on assay data) and a recovery percentage.
Although the quantities of recoverable gold placed on the leach pads are reconciled by comparing the quantities and grades of material placed on leach pads to the quantities and grades quantities of gold actually recovered (metallurgical balancing), the nature of the leaching process inherently limits the ability to precisely monitor inventory levels. As a result, the metallurgical balancing process is constantly monitored and estimates are refined based on actual results over time. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis.
In-process Inventories - In-process inventories represent mineralized materials that are currently in the process of being converted to a saleable product through the absorption, desorption, recovery (ADR) process. The value of in-process material is measured based on assays of the material fed into the process and the projected recoveries of material. In-process inventories are valued at the average cost of the material fed into the process attributable to the source material coming from the mines, stockpiles and/or leach pads plus the in-process conversion costs, including applicable depreciation relating to the process facilities incurred to that point in the process.
Finished Goods Inventories - Finished goods inventories include gold that has been processed through the Company’s ADR facility and are valued at the average cost of their production.
Exploration and Development Costs - Costs of acquiring mining properties and any exploration and development costs are expensed as incurred unless proven and probable reserves exist and the property is a commercially mineable property in accordance with FASB ASC 930, Extractive Activities- Mining . Mine development costs incurred either to develop new gold and silver deposits, expand the capacity of operating mines, or to develop mine areas substantially in advance of current production are capitalized. Costs incurred to maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged to operations. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment. The Company evaluates, at least quarterly, the carrying value of capitalized mining costs and related property, plant and equipment costs, if any, to determine if these costs are in excess of their net realizable value and if a permanent impairment needs to be recorded. The periodic evaluation of carrying value of capitalized costs and any related property, plant and equipment costs are based upon expected future cash flows and/or estimated salvage value.
The Company capitalizes costs for mining properties by individual property and defers such costs for later amortization only if the prospects for economic productions are reasonably certain.
Capitalized costs are expensed in the period when the determination has been made that economic production does not appear reasonably certain.
Mineral Rights and Properties - We defer acquisition costs until we determine the viability of the property. Since we do not have proven and probable reserves as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Industry Guide 7, exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred. We expense care and maintenance costs as incurred.
We review the carrying value of our mineral rights and properties for impairment whenever there are negative indicators of impairment. Our estimate of the gold price, mineralized materials, operating capital, and reclamation costs are subject to risks and uncertainties affecting the recoverability of our investment in the mineral claims and properties. Although we have made our best, most current estimate of these factors, it is possible that near term changes could adversely affect estimated net cash flows from our mineral claims and properties and possibly require future asset impairment write-downs.
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Where estimates of future net operating cash flows are not available and where other conditions suggest impairment, we assess recoverability of carrying value from other means, including net cash flows generated by the sale of the asset. We use the units-of-production method to deplete the mineral rights and properties.
Fair Value Measurements - The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that could be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets are marked to bid prices and financial liabilities are marked to offer prices. The fair value should be calculated based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, not on assumptions specific to the entity. In addition, the fair value of liabilities should include consideration of non-performance risk, including the party’s own credit risk.
Fair value measurements do not include transaction costs. A fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is defined into the following three categories:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities.
To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is disclosed and is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The carrying value of the Company’s cash, accounts payable, short-term borrowings (including convertible notes payable), and other current assets and liabilities approximate fair value because of their short-term maturity.
The Company recognizes its derivative liabilities as level 3 and values its derivatives using the methods discussed below. While the Company believes that its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, it recognizes that the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. The primary assumptions that would significantly affect the fair values using the methods discussed below are that of volatility and market price of the underlying common stock of the Company.
Long-Lived Assets - We review the carrying amount of our long-lived assets for impairment whenever there are negative indicators of impairment. An asset is considered impaired when estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In the event the carrying amount of such asset is not considered recoverable, the asset is adjusted to its fair value. Fair value is generally determined based on discounted future cash flows.
Properties, Plant and Equipment - We record properties, plant and equipment at historical cost. We provide depreciation and amortization in amounts sufficient to match the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives or productive value. We capitalize expenditures for improvements that significantly extend the useful life of an asset. We charge expenditures for maintenance and repairs to operations when incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:
Building | 7 to 15 years | |
Vehicles and equipment | 3 to 7 years | |
Processing and laboratory | 5 to 15 years | |
Furniture and fixtures | 2 to 3 years |
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Reclamation Liabilities and Asset Retirement Obligations - Minimum standards for site reclamation and closure have been established for us by various government agencies. Asset retirement obligations are recognized when incurred and recorded as liabilities at fair value. The liability is accreted over time through periodic charges to earnings. In addition, the asset retirement cost is capitalized and amortized over the life of the related asset. Reclamation costs are periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the estimated present value resulting from the passage of time and revisions to the estimates of either the timing or amount of the reclamation and abandonment costs. The Company reviews, on an annual basis, unless otherwise deemed necessary, the asset retirement obligation at each mine site.
Revenue Recognition - Effective January 1, 2018 we adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 606-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606-10”). The adoption of ASC 606-10 had no impact on prior year or previously disclosed amounts. In accordance with ASC 606-10, revenue is measured based on a consideration specified in a contract with a customer and recognized when we satisfy the performance obligation specified in each contract.
The Company generates revenue by selling gold and silver produced from its mining operations. The majority of the Company’s sales come from the sale of refined gold; however, the end product at the Company’s gold operations is generally doré bars. Doré is an alloy consisting primarily of gold but also containing silver and other metals. Doré is sent to refiners to produce bullion that meets the required market standard of 99.95% gold. Under the terms of the Company’s refining agreements, the doré bars are refined for a fee, and the Company’s share of the refined gold and silver is credited to its bullion account.
The Company recognizes revenue for gold and silver from doré production when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring gold and silver inventory to the customer, which generally occurs upon transfer of gold and silver bullion credits as this is the point at which the customer obtains the ability to direct the use and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits of ownership of the asset.
The Company generally recognizes the sale of gold bullion credits at the prevailing market price when gold bullion credits are delivered to the customer. The transaction price is determined based on the agreed upon market price and the number of ounces delivered. Payment is due upon delivery of gold bullion credits to the customer’s account.
All accounts receivable amounts are due from a single customer. Substantially all mining revenues recorded in the current period also related to the same customer. As gold can be sold through numerous gold market traders worldwide, the Company is not economically dependent on a limited number of customers for the sale of its product.
Stock Issued For Goods and Services - Common and preferred shares issued for goods and services are valued based upon the fair market value of our common stock or the goods and services received, whichever is the most reliably measurable on the date of issue.
Stock-Based Compensation - For stock-based transactions, compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, based on the estimated fair value on the grant date of the award.
Income (Loss) per Common Share - Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss), less the preferred stock dividends, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Dilutive income (loss) per share includes any additional dilution from common stock equivalents, such as stock options and warrants, and convertible instruments, if the impact is not antidilutive. 21,750,771 common share equivalents have been excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation for the period ended March 31, 2019 because it would be anti-dilutive.
Comprehensive Loss - Comprehensive loss is made up of the exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations and the net loss for the three months ending March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018.
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Derivative Liabilities - Derivatives liabilities are recorded at fair value when issued and the subsequent change in fair value each period is recorded in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. We do not hold or issue any derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.
Income Taxes - The Company’s income tax expense and deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect management’s best assessment of estimated future taxes to be paid. Significant judgments and estimates are required in determining the consolidated income tax expense.
Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense. In evaluating the Company’s ability to recover its deferred tax assets, management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In projecting future taxable income, the Company develops assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income, and are consistent with the plans and estimates that the Company is using to manage the underlying businesses. The Company provides a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for which the Company does not consider realization of such deferred tax assets to be more likely than not.
Changes in tax laws and rates could also affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. Management is not aware of any such changes that would have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
Business Segments – The Company operates in one segment and therefore segment information is not presented.
Use of Estimates – In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenditures during the reported periods. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Estimates may include those pertaining to valuation of inventories and mineralized material on leach pads, the estimated useful lives and valuation of properties, plant and equipment, mineral rights and properties, deferred tax assets, convertible preferred stock, derivative assets and liabilities, reclamation liabilities, stock-based compensation and payments, and contingent liabilities.
Non-Controlling Interest Policy – Non-controlling interest (NCI) is the portion of equity ownership in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company, who has a controlling interest and consolidates the subsidiary’s financial results with its own. The amount of equity relating to the non-controlling interest is separately identified in the equity section of the balance sheet and the amount of the net income (loss) relating to the non-controlling interest is separately identified on the statement of operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements – From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by FASB that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. If not discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption.
In March 2019, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2019-01, Topic 842 – Leases. The Company has adopted this standard and determined that it does not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
3. Joint Venture – Corpus Gold, LLC
On October 1, 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Corpus Mining and Exploration, Ltd. (Corpus) and formed a new entity, Corpus Gold, LLC (Corpus Gold). Corpus Gold is to provide a framework within which the Company will provide management services in directing and managing an exploration, drilling and evaluation of the mineral resources in concessions owned by the Company and Corpus will provide the capital necessary to complete such purpose. All revenues will be shared based on the revenue sharing agreement of 80% to Corpus and 20% to the Company. The Company pays the monthly expenses of Corpus Gold and is reimbursed by Corpus. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had a receivable of $0 for expenses spent in the three months ended March 31, 2019.
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4. Inventories, Stockpiles and Mineralized Materials on Leach Pads
Inventories, stockpiles and mineralized materials on leach pads at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of the following:
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Supplies | $ | 39,544 | $ | 87,230 | ||||
Mineralized Material on Leach Pads | 151,300 | 247,213 | ||||||
ADR Plant | 49,922 | 40,642 | ||||||
Finished Ore | 172,038 | 195,528 | ||||||
Total Inventories | $ | 412,804 | $ | 570,613 |
There were no stockpiles at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
5. Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company adopted the provisions of ASC subtopic 825-10, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825-10”) on January 1, 2008. ASC 825-10 defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance. ASC 825-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The following table provides a summary of changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
Debt Derivative Liabilities | ||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | $ | 647,807 | ||
Transfers in upon initial fair value of derivative liabilities | 2,879,560 | |||
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities and warrant liability | (979,561 | ) | ||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 2,547,806 | ||
Transfers in upon initial fair value of derivative liabilities | 571,021 | |||
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities and warrant liability | 1,494,989 | |||
Balance, March 31, 2019 | $ | 4,613,816 | ||
Net loss for the period included in earnings relating to the liabilities held at March 31, 2019 | $ | 1,494,989 | ||
Net gain for the period included in earnings relating to the liabilities held at December 31, 2018 | $ | 979,561 |
Debt derivatives – The Company issued convertible promissory notes which are convertible into common stock, at holders’ option, at a discount to the market price of the Company’s common stock. The Company has identified the embedded derivatives related to these notes relating to certain anti-dilutive (reset) provisions. These embedded derivatives included certain conversion features. The accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments requires that the Company record fair value of the derivatives as of the inception date of debenture and to fair value as of each subsequent reporting date.
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At March 31, 2019, the Company marked to market the fair value of the debt derivatives and determined a fair value of $4,505,045. The Company recorded a loss from change in fair value of debt derivatives of $1,422,798 for the period ended March 31, 2019. The fair value of the embedded derivatives was determined using Binomial Option Pricing Model based on the following assumptions: (1) dividend yield of 0%, (2) expected volatility of 196.96% through 286.36%, (3) weighted average risk-free interest rate of 2.21% through 2.44% (4) expected life of 0.22 through 2.79 years, and (5) the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock at each valuation date.
At December 31, 2018, the Company marked to market the fair value of the debt derivatives and determined a fair value of $2,511,226. The Company recorded a gain from change in fair value of debt derivatives of $953,390 for the year ended December 31, 2018. The fair value of the embedded derivatives was determined using Binomial Option Pricing Model based on the following assumptions: (1) dividend yield of 0%, (2) expected volatility of 203.03% to 306.25%, (3) weighted average risk-free interest rate of 2.45% to 2.63% (4) expected life of 0.27 to 1.59 years, and (5) the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock at each valuation date.
Based upon ASC 840-15-25 (EITF Issue 00-19, paragraph 11) the Company has adopted a sequencing approach regarding the application of ASC 815-40 to its outstanding convertible notes. Pursuant to the sequencing approach, the Company evaluates its contracts based upon earliest issuance date.
Warrant liabilities – During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued warrants in conjunction with the issuance of three Crown Bridge Convertible Notes. These warrants contained certain reset provisions. The accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments required that the Company record fair value of the derivatives as of the inception date (issuance date) and to fair value as of each subsequent reporting date.
At March 31, 2019, the Company had a warrant liability of $108,771. The Company recorded a loss from change in fair value of warrant liability of $72,191 for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The fair value of the embedded derivatives was determined using Binomial Option Pricing Model based on the following assumptions: (1) dividend yield of 0%, (2) expected volatility of 216.71% to 223.22%, (3) weighted average risk-free interest rate of 2.21% to 2.23% (4) expected life of 3.37 to 4.58 years, and (5) the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock at each valuation date.
At December 31, 2018, the Company had a warrant liability of $36,580. The Company recorded a gain from change in fair value of warrant liability of $26,171 for the year ended December 31, 2018.
6. Properties, Plant and Equipment, Net
Properties, plant and equipment at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of the following:
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Land | $ | 269,697 | $ | 270,736 | ||||
Buildings | 2,357,238 | 2,366,323 | ||||||
Machinery and Equipment | 953,093 | 956,669 | ||||||
Office Equipment and Furniture | 42,155 | 42,311 | ||||||
Vehicles | 84,805 | 85,132 | ||||||
Construction in Process | 115,474 | 11,277 | ||||||
3,822,462 | 3,732,448 | |||||||
Less Accumulated Depreciation | (3,111,495 | ) | (3,068,407 | ) | ||||
Total Property, Plant and Equipment, net | $ | 710,967 | $ | 664,041 |
During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized depreciation expense of $54,938 and $57,693, respectively. The following table summarizes the allocation of depreciation expense between cost of goods sold and general and administrative expenses.
Depreciation Allocation | March 31, 2019 | March 31, 2018 | ||||||
Cost of Goods Sold | $ | 45,850 | $ | 47,418 | ||||
General and Administrative | 9,088 | 10,275 | ||||||
Total | $ | 54,938 | $ | 57,693 |
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7. Mine Reclamation Obligation
The Company is required to mitigate long-term environmental impacts by stabilizing, contouring, re-sloping, and re-vegetating various portions of our site after mining and mineral processing operations are completed. These reclamation efforts are conducted in accordance with plans reviewed and approved by the appropriate regulatory agencies.
The fair value of the long-term liability of $340,533 and $341,845 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, for our obligation to reclaim our mine facility is based on our most recent reclamation plan, as revised, submitted and approved by the Honduran Institute of Geology and Mines (INHGEOMIN) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (SERNA). Such costs are based on management’s current estimate of then expected amounts for the remediation work, assuming the work is performed in accordance with current laws and regulations and using a credit adjusted risk free rate of 18.00% and an inflation rate of 5.3%. It is reasonably possible that, due to uncertainties associated with the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities and changes in reclamation or remediation technology, the ultimate cost of reclamation and remediation could change in the future. We periodically review the accrued reclamation obligation for information indicating that our assumptions should change.
Changes to the asset retirement obligation were as follows:
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Balance, Beginning of Year | $ | 341,845 | $ | 352,713 | ||||
Liabilities incurred | (1,312 | ) | (10,868 | ) | ||||
Disposal | - | - | ||||||
Balance, End of Year | $ | 340,533 | $ | 341,845 |
8. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of the following:
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Accounts Payable | $ | 781,125 | $ | 558,749 | ||||
Accrued Liabilities | 671,660 | 394,017 | ||||||
Accrued Salaries and Benefits | 212,653 | 410,930 | ||||||
Advances Payable | 163,904 | 268,301 | ||||||
Total Accrued Liabilities | $ | 1,829,342 | $ | 1,631,997 |
9. Secured Borrowings
On June 20, 2018, the Company entered into four new financing arrangements with third parties for a combined principal amount of $195,720. The terms of the arrangements require the Company to pay the combined principal balance plus a guaranteed return of no less than 10 percent, or $19,572, for a total expected remittance of $215,292. The maturity date of the notes is June 21, 2019. The terms of repayment allow the Company to remit to the lender a certain quantity of gold to satisfy the liability though the Company expects to liquidate gold held and satisfy the liability in cash. As of March 31, 2019, the Company held 62 ounces of gold, valued at a cost of $75,460, to satisfy the liabilities upon maturity leaving a net obligation of $166,697, which is recorded on the Company’s balance sheet as secured borrowings.
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Secured Borrowings | March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Secured obligations | $ | 225,005 | $ | 225,005 | ||||
Guaranteed interest | 22,500 | 22,500 | ||||||
Deferred interest | (5,348 | ) | (10,881 | ) | ||||
242,157 | 236,624 | |||||||
Gold held as security | (75,460 | ) | (19,401 | ) | ||||
Secured Borrowings, net | $ | 166,697 | $ | 217,223 |
10. Notes Payable
Notes payable were comprised of the following as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
Notes Payable | March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Phil Zobrist | $ | 60,000 | $ | 60,000 | ||||
Total Notes Payable | 60,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
Less Unamortized Discount | - | - | ||||||
Total Notes Payable, Net of Unamortized Debt Discount | $ | 60,000 | $ | 60,000 |
Phil Zobrist – On January 11, 2013, the Company issued an unsecured Promissory Note to Phil Zobrist in the principal amount of $60,000 (the “Note”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Phil Zobrist that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $29,412 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $121,337 for the remaining derivative liability and of $11,842 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $60,000 and accrued interest was $67,167.
11. Notes Payable – Related Parties
Notes payable – related parties were comprised of the following as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
Notes Payable - Related Parties | Relationship | March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Claymore Management | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | $ | 185,000 | $ | 185,000 | |||||
Debra D’Ambrosio | Immediate Family Member | 100,000 | - | |||||||
Diamond 80, LLC | Immediate Family Member | 49,000 | 49,000 | |||||||
Francis E. Rich IRA | Immediate Family Member | 100,000 | 100,000 | |||||||
GAIA Ltd | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | |||||||
Legends Capital | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 765,000 | 765,000 | |||||||
LWB Irrev Trust | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 1,101,000 | 1,101,000 | |||||||
MDL Ventures | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 1,219,198 | 1,204,677 | |||||||
Silverbrook Corporation | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 2,227,980 | 2,227,980 | |||||||
WOC Energy LLC | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||
Total Notes Payable - Related Parties | $ | 6,937,178 | $ | 6,822,657 |
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Claymore Management – On March 18, 2011, the Company issued an unsecured Promissory Note to Claymore Management in the principal amount of $185,000 (the “Note”) due on demand and bore 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $185,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Claymore Management that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from March 18, 2011 in the amount of $151,355 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $448,369 for the remaining derivative liability and of $36,513 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $185,000 and accrued interest was $267,768.
Diamond 80, LLC – On April 3, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to Diamond 80, LLC in the principal amount of $50,000 (the “Note”) due on June 30, 2019 and bears a 7.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $1,075 towards the principal balance of $1,000 and accrued interest of $75 on June 30, 2018. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Note was $49,000 and accrued interest was $52,700.
Francis E. Rich IRA – On February 14, 2013, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to Francis E. Rich IRA in the principal amount of 100,000 (the “Note”) due on June 15, 2019 and bears a 15.0% interest rate. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $18,699.
GAIA Ltd. – Between December 2011 and October 2012, the Company issued seven unsecured Promissory Notes to GAIA Ltd. for a total principal amount of $1,150,000 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $1,150,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with GAIA Ltd. that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $724,463 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $2,524,747 for the remaining derivative liability and of $226,974 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $1,150,000 and accrued interest was $1,448,112.
Legends Capital Group – Between October 2011 and September 2012, the Company issued eleven unsecured Promissory Notes to Legends Capital Group for a total principal amount of $765,000 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $765,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Legends Capital Group that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $504,806 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $2,564,130 for the remaining derivative liability and of $150,987 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $765,000 and accrued interest was $986,190.
Legends Capital Group – On May 16, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to Legends Capital Group in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on September 15, 2018 and bears a 7.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $50,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $0 on June 27, 2018. The Company made a payment of $40,000 towards the principal balance on February 28, 2019. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $7,000.
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LW Briggs Irrevocable Trust – Between December 2010 and January 2013, the Company issued eight unsecured Promissory Notes to LW Briggs Irrevocable Trust for a total principal amount of $1,101,000 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $1,101,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with LW Briggs Irrevocable Trust that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $814,784 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $2,564,130 for the remaining derivative liability and of $217,303 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $1,101,000 and accrued interest was $1,507,600.
MDL Ventures – The Company entered into an unsecured convertible note payable agreement with MDL Ventures, LLC, which is 100% owned by a Company officer, effective October 1, 2014, due on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest, due at maturity. Principal on the convertible note is convertible into common stock at the holder’s option at a price of the lower of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or 50% of the lowest three daily volume weighted average prices of the Company’s common stock during the 20 consecutive days prior to the date of conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $1,487,158 for the remaining derivative liability. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $1,219,198 and accrued interest was $0.
Silverbrook Corporation – Between March 2011 and February 2015, the Company issued 23 unsecured Promissory Notes to Silverbrook Corporation for a total principal amount of $2,227,980 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $2,227,980. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Silverbrook Corporation that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $1,209,606 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $4,656,189 for the remaining derivative liability and of $439,733 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $2,227,980 and accrued interest was $2,611,585.
WOC Energy, LLC – On November 6, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to WOC Energy, LLC in the principal amount of $40,000 (the “Note”) due on January 6, 2019 and bears a 4.0% interest rate. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Note was $40,000 and accrued interest was $2,000.
WOC Energy, LLC – On January 8, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to WOC Energy, LLC in the principal amount of $75,000 (the “Note”) due on January 116, 2019 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $78,750 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $3,750 on February 19, 2019. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
WOC Energy, LLC – On February 21, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to WOC Energy, LLC in the principal amount of $50,000 (the “Note”) due on March 21, 2019 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $52,500 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $2,500 on March 26, 2019. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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12. Convertible Notes Payable
Convertible notes payable were comprised of the following as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
Convertible Notes Payable | March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Adar Alef LLC | $ | 105,000 | $ | 105,000 | ||||
Antczak Polich Law LLC | 430,000 | 430,000 | ||||||
Auctus Fund | 125,000 | 125,000 | ||||||
Coolidge Capital | 75,000 | 75,000 | ||||||
Coventry Enterprises | 50,000 | - | ||||||
Crossover Capital | - | 82,894 | ||||||
Crown Bridge Partners | 55,000 | 55,000 | ||||||
Selling Shareholder | - | 150,000 | ||||||
Eagle Equities | 103,000 | 103,000 | ||||||
Ema Financial | 75,000 | 75,000 | ||||||
GS Capital Partners | 300,000 | 300,000 | ||||||
JS Investments | 200,000 | 100,000 | ||||||
Labrys Funding | 582,000 | 300,000 | ||||||
LG Capital Funding | 100,000 | 100,000 | ||||||
Morningview Financial | 55,000 | 55,000 | ||||||
One 44 Capital | 100,000 | - | ||||||
Power Up Lending | 116,000 | 116,000 | ||||||
SBI Investments | 110,000 | 110,000 | ||||||
Scotia International | 400,000 | - | ||||||
Total Convertible Notes Payable | 2,981,000 | 2,281,894 | ||||||
Less Unamortized Discount | (1,028,583 | ) | (1,112,499 | ) | ||||
Total Convertible Notes Payable, Net of Unamortized Debt Discount | 1,952,417 | 1,169,395 | ||||||
Less Short-Term Convertible Notes Payable | (1,636,365 | ) | (1,169,395 | ) | ||||
Total Long-Term Convertible Notes Payable, Net of Unamortized Debt Discount | $ | 316,052 | $ | - |
Adar Alef, LLC – On November 19, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Adar Alef, LLC (“Adar Alef”), in the principal amount of $105,000 (the “Note”) due on November 19, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $25,890 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $105,000 and accrued interest was $3,038.
Antczak Polich Law, LLC – On July 1, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Antczak Polich Law, LLC (“Antczak”), in the principal amount of $300,000 (the “Note”) due on August 1, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. This Note was issued for $300,000 in legal fees due to Antczak for its services related to several legal issues handled for the Company. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a fixed conversion price of $0.75 per share. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $300,000 and accrued interest was $17,951.
Antczak Polich Law, LLC – On December 1, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Antczak Polich Law, LLC (“Antczak”), in the principal amount of $130,000 (the “Note”) due on December 1, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. This Note was issued for $1300,000 in legal fees due to Antczak for its services related to several legal issues handled for the Company. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a fixed conversion price of $0.75 per share. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $130,000 and accrued interest was $3,419.
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Auctus Fund – On December 4, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Auctus Fund (“Auctus”), in the principal amount of $125,000 (the “Note”) due on September 4, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $112,250 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $12,750). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 50% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 25 trading day period prior to conversion. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 10% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $41,058 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $125,000 and accrued interest was $4,808.
Coolidge Capital, LLC – On November 7, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with Coolidge Capital, LLC. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $75,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $70,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $4,500). The Note has a maturity date of August 7, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $4,500 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $1,484 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $75,000 and accrued interest was $3,551.
Coventry Enterprises, LLC – On February 12, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Coventry Enterprises, LLC (“Coventry”), in the principal amount of $50,000 (the “Note”) due on February 12, 2020 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $6,438 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $50,000 and accrued interest was $644.
Crossover Capital Fund II, LLC – On July 10, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crossover Capital Fund II, LLC (“Crossover Capital”), in the principal amount of $82,894 (the “Note”) due on April 10, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $75,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,894). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. On January 4, 2019, the Company paid $118,750 to pay off the principal balance of $82,894 and $35,856 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $30,253 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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Crown Bridge Partners – On October 25, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crown Bridge Partners (“Crown Bridge”), in the principal amount of $55,000 (the “Note”) due on May 11, 2019 and bears 5% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $8,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. If the conversion price drops below $0.15 per share, then the conversion price will be 50% of the trading price. The Company issued 100,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock.in connection with this note. The warrants have a five year life and an exercise price of $0.75 per share. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $13,562 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $55,000 and accrued interest was $1,183.
Selling Shareholder – On August 2, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to the Selling Shareholder, in the principal amount of $150,000 (the “Note”) due on August 2, 2020 and bears 10% (24% default) per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $150,000. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. If at any time while the note is outstanding, an event of default occurs, then an additional discount of 10% shall be factored into the variable conversion price until the note is no longer outstanding. On January 23, 2019, the Company paid $210,000 to pay off the principal balance of $150,000 and $60,000 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $119,015 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Eagle Equities, LLC – On December 12, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Eagle Equities, LLC (“Eagle Equities”), in the principal amount of $103,000 (the “Note”) due on December 12, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $25,397 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $103,000 and accrued interest was $2,461.
EMA Financial – On October 23, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to EMA Financial, in the principal amount of $75,000 (the “Note”) due on July 23, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $67,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. However, if the Company’s share price at any time loses the bid, then the conversion price may, in the Holder’s sole and absolute discretion, be reduced to a fixed conversion price of $0.00001 (if lower than the conversion price otherwise), and provided, that if on the date of delivery of the conversion shares to the Holder, or any date thereafter while conversion shares are held by the Holder, the closing bid price per share of common stock on the principal market on the trading day on which the common shares are traded is less than the sale price used to calculate the conversion price, then such conversion price shall be automatically reduced using the new low closing bid price and additional shares issued to the Holder. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, or if the closing sale price at any time falls below $0.047, then the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 15% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $24,725 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $75,000 and accrued interest was $3,921.
GS Capital Partners – On August 1, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on August 1, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $95,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. On January 22, 2019, the Company paid $133,814 to pay off the principal balance of $100,000 and $33,814 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $57,515 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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GS Capital Partners – On November 28, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $200,000 (the “Note”) due on November 28, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $190,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $49,315 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $200,000 and accrued interest was $5,392.
GS Capital Partners – On January 23, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on February 23, 2020 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $95,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $16,919 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $1,468.
JSJ Investments – On November 9, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to JSJ Investments (“JSJ”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on November 9, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $98,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $24,658 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $4,668.
JSJ Investments – On February 5, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to JSJ Investments (“JSJ”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on February 5, 2020 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $98,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $14,795 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $1,775.
Labrys Fund LP – On October 26, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with LABRYS FUND, LP (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000. The Note has a maturity date of April 26, 2018 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The total net proceeds the Company received was $270,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $30,000). The Company has the right to prepay the Note, provided it makes a payment to the Purchaser as set forth in the Note within 180 days of its Issue Date. The transactions described above closed on October 26, 2018. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser 1,362,398 shares of its common stock (the “Returnable Shares”) that shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of $0.11 as set forth in the Note, subject to adjustment as set forth in the Note if the Note is in Default. The Default Note Conversion Price is a 45% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 30 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount on all future conversions. The Company issued 235,000 shares of common stock in connection with this note, which were valued at $28,200 and recorded as part of the debt discount. The Company recognized a debt discount on this note of $85,473 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $42,267 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $300,000 and accrued interest was $15,386.
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Labrys Fund LP – On January 14, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with LABRYS FUND, LP (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $282,000. The Note has a maturity date of July 14, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The total net proceeds the Company received was $250,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $32,000). The Company has the right to prepay the Note, provided it makes a payment to the Purchaser as set forth in the Note within 180 days of its Issue Date. The transactions described above closed on January 14, 2019. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser 1,000,000 shares of its common stock (the “Returnable Shares”) that shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of $0.11 as set forth in the Note, subject to adjustment as set forth in the Note if the Note is in Default. The Default Note Conversion Price is a 45% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 30 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount on all future conversions. The Company issued 130,000 shares of common stock in connection with this note, which were valued at $17,550 and recorded as part of the debt discount. The Company recognized a debt discount on this note of $113,641 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $41,717of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $282,000 and accrued interest was $7,046.
LG Capital Funding – On December 7, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to LG Capital Funding (“LG Cap”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on December 7, 2019 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $85,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $15,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, for the first 6 months at a fixed price of $0.18 per share and after that date at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount on all future conversions. The Company issued 39,473 shares of common stock in connection with this note, which were valued at $7,500 and recorded as part of the debt discount. The Company recognized a debt discount on this note of $22,500 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $5,548 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $3,123.
Morningview Financial – On November 26, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Morningview Financial (“Morningview”), in the principal amount of $55,000 (the “Note”) due on November 26, 2019 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $13,562 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $55,000 and accrued interest was $1,884.
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One 44 Capital, LLC – On January 28, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to One 44 Capital, LLC (“One 44”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on December 12, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $95,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $16,986 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $1,699.
Power Up Lending Group – On July 12, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $53,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $50,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of April 30, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. On January 14, 2019, the Company paid $75,855 to pay off the principal balance of $53,000 and $22,855 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $1,233 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Power Up Lending Group – On October 22, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $63,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of July 30, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $961 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $63,000 and accrued interest was $3,314.
Power Up Lending Group – On January 11, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $53,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $50,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of October 30, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $812 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $53,000 and accrued interest was $1,377.
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SBI Investments – On December 17, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to SBI Investments, LLC (“SBI”), in the principal amount of $110,000 (the “Note”) due on June 17, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 50% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 10% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. If at any time while the note is outstanding, an event of default occurs, then an additional discount of 15% shall be factored into the variable conversion price until the note is no longer outstanding. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $54,396 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $110,000 and accrued interest was $2,507.
Scotia International of Nevada, Inc. – On January 10, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Scotia International of Nevada, Inc. (“Scotia”), in the principal amount of $400,000 (the “Note”) due on January 10, 2022 and bears 6% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued as part of a buyout agreement on the net smelter royalty due Scotia on the precious metals mined from the Company’s mining operation in Honduras. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at $0.50 per share as long as the Company’s common stock’s bid price is less than $0.75 per share. If the bid price is more than $0.75 per share, then Scotia may elect to convert at the average bid price of the common stock during the 10 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company amortized $6,610 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the gross balance of the note was $400,000 and accrued interest was $5,261.
13. Stockholders’ Deficit
Common Stock
On January 14, 2019, in connection with the issuance of the Note to Labrys Fund LP, the Company issued to the Note Purchaser 130,000 shares of its common stock as commitment shares for the issuance of the note. These shares were valued at $0.135 per share for a total value of $17,550.
On February 5, 2019, 100,000 shares of common stock were issued to a member of the board of directors of the Company as part of a conversion agreement for consulting services. These shares were valued at $0.12 per share for a value of $12,000. The Company recognized a loss on this settlement of $5,000 and reduced payables by $7,000.
On March 12, 2019, 650,000 shares of common stock were issued to officers, former officers and members of the board of directors of the Company as payment for consulting services performed. These shares were valued at $0.189 per share for a value of $122,850.
On March 28, 2019, the Company issued 375,000 shares of common stock to Richard Bass Jr. for $48,750 in cash. These shares were valued at $0.13 per share.
Warrants
The following tables summarize the warrant activity during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018:
Stock Warrants |
Number
of
Warrants |
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price |
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Balance at December 31, 2017 | 743,637 | $ | 1.28 | |||||
Granted | 300,000 | 0.75 | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | - | - | ||||||
Balance at December 31, 2018 | 1,043,637 | 1.12 | ||||||
Granted | - | - | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | (100,000 | ) | 0.75 | |||||
Balance at March 31, 2019 | 943,637 | $ | 1.16 |
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Range of Exercise Price | Number Outstanding at March 31, 2019 | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number Exercisable at March 31, 2019 | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||
$ | 0.50 - 6.88 | 943,637 | 1.52 years | $ | 1.16 | 943,637 | $ | 1.16 |
14. Related Party Transactions
Consulting Agreement – In February 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a stockholder/director. The Company agreed to pay $18,000 per month for twelve months. This agreement was renegotiated in October 2017 and the Company agreed to pay the stockholder/director $25,000 per month starting in October 2017. This agreement was superseded by an Employment Agreement as of July 1, 2018 (see Employment Agreements below). As of March 31, 2019, the Company owed $1,035,000 to the stockholder/director in accrued consulting fees.
Mr. Cluff currently serves as a director of the Company and has a separate agreement as a consultant of the Company effective as of October 2, 2015.
Employment Agreements – The Company has an employment agreement with its chief executive officer, Trent D’Ambrosio. The employment agreement was effective as of July 1, 2018 and provides for compensation of $450,000 annually. Additionally, the employment agreement provides for equity compensation to be issued valued at $5,000 per month and an optional annual bonus of up to $4,500,000 to be determined by the Board of Directors.
Notes Payable – The Company took several short-term notes payable from related parties during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The Company received $450,000 in cash from related parties and paid out $350,000 in cash to related parties on notes payable.
15. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Except as set forth below, we are currently not aware of any such pending or threatened legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.
On January 26, 2017, the Company was served a copy of a complaint filed by Danzig Ltd. (“Danzig”) and Brett Bertolami (“Bertolami”) in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Statesville Division. This matter was dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction in an Order and Judgment dated March 28, 2018.
On June 12, 2017, Danzig Ltd, filed an arbitration in Boston, Massachusetts, with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) against the Company and two if its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin). Messrs. D’Ambrosio and Ahlin were dismissed on the ground that they were not proper parties to the Arbitration. A hearing occurred the week of April 9, 2018. On October 24, 2018, a Final Award was issued dismissing all claims asserted by Danzig against Inception and awarding Inception $361,710.74 in fees and costs.
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On July 20, 2017, Elliott Foxcroft filed an AAA arbitration in Salt Lake City, Utah, against the Company and two if its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin). On November 16, 2018, Order No. 7 Dismissing Claims of Claimant [Foxcroft] with Prejudice Under AAA Rule 57, and Granting Motion to Dismiss [Inception’s] Counterclaims without Prejudice was entered. This concluded this arbitration as the claims asserted by Foxcroft against Inception were dismissed with prejudice, and Inception’s claims were dismissed without prejudice.
On August 22, 2017, the Company and two of its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin) filed a complaint against Danzig Ltd., Elliott Foxcroft, and Brett Bertolami in the United States District Court, District of Utah, Central Division. On November 29, 2018 the United States District Court for the District of Utah entered an order denying Inception’s motion to dismiss Defendants’ Counterclaim but required the Defendants (Danzig, ltd, Bertalomi, and Foxcroft) to file a more definite statement of their claims by December 14, 2018. The ordered filing was not made and Inception filed another motion to dismiss. The dismissal of the counterclaim with prejudice was entered on January 15, 2019. A final Amended Judgment in a Civil Case was entered in the case on February 13, 2019 which also included confirmation of the order and award entered in the Boston and Salt Lake arbitrations, respectively.
One of the Company’s subsidiaries, Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V., has been served with notice of a labor dispute brought in Honduras by one of the Company’s former employees. The complaint alleges that the former employee was terminated from his position with the Company’s subsidiary and is entitled to certain statutory compensation. The Company has responded with its assertion that the employee voluntarily resigned and was not involuntarily terminated. The case was heard in Honduras by a labor judge and the Company has appealed the ruling in this case.
16. Concentrations
We generally sell a significant portion of our mineral production to a relatively small number of customers. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, 100 percent of our consolidated product revenues were attributable to A-Mark Precious Metals and to Asahi Refining, Inc., our current and only two customers as of March 31, 2019. We are not dependent upon any one purchaser and have alternative purchasers readily available at competitive market prices if there is a disruption in services or other events that cause us to search for other ways to sell our production.
The Company currently is producing all of its precious metals from one mine located in Honduras. This location has most of the Company’s fixed assets and inventories. It would cause considerable disruption to the Company’s operations and revenue if this mine was disrupted or closed.
17. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events, in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events,” through May 20, 2019, the date which the financial statements were available to be issued and there are no material subsequent events, except as detailed below:
On April 3, 2019, the Company issued a secured promissory note with WOC Energy, LLC for $60,000 with an interest rate of 5.00 % and matures on May 10, 2019. The Company received $60,000 in cash. This note was collateralized by a specific lot of precious metals being shipped from the mining operation in Honduras to the US for refining.
On April 9, 2019, the Company issued a secured promissory note with Debra D’Ambrosio for $100,000 with an interest rate of 5.00 % and matures on May 15, 2019. The Company received $100,000 in cash. This note was collateralized by all open lots of precious metals being shipped from the mining operation in Honduras to the US for refining.
On April 16, 2019, the Company issued a secured promissory note with WOC Energy, LLC for $57,750 with an interest rate of 5.00 % and matures on May 23, 2019. The Company received $57,750 in cash. This note was collateralized by a specific lot of precious metals being shipped from the mining operation in Honduras to the US for refining.
On April 16, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $63,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of February 20, 2020 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The accounting for this note is still being determined by the Company.
On April 18, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crown Bridge Partners (“Crown Bridge”), in the principal amount of $55,000 (the “Note”) due on April 18, 2020 and bears 5% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $8,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. If the conversion price drops below $0.15 per share, then the conversion price will be 50% of the trading price. The accounting for this note is still being determined by the Company.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Inception Mining, Inc.:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Inception Mining, Inc. (“the Company”) as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2018 and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2018, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Explanatory Paragraph Regarding Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Sadler, Gibb & Associates, LLC
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2015
Salt Lake City, UT
April 1, 2019
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 50,857 | $ | 51,802 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 5,548 | 170 | ||||||
Inventories | 570,614 | 1,430,182 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 26,376 | 46,437 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 653,395 | 1,528,591 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 664,041 | 882,060 | ||||||
Other assets | 36,859 | 25,586 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 1,354,295 | $ | 2,436,237 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 1,631,997 | $ | 1,540,317 | ||||
Accrued interest - related parties | 6,647,300 | 5,611,682 | ||||||
Secured borrowings, net | 217,223 | 86,733 | ||||||
Notes payable, net of debt discounts | 60,000 | 179,302 | ||||||
Notes payable - related parties | 6,822,657 | 6,739,773 | ||||||
Convertible notes payable, net of debt discounts | 1,169,395 | 231,767 | ||||||
Derivative liabilities | 2,547,806 | 647,807 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 19,096,378 | 15,037,381 | ||||||
Mine reclamation obligation | 341,845 | 352,713 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 19,438,223 | 15,390,094 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies | - | - | ||||||
Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 51 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 54,093,505 and 52,183,761 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively | 541 | 522 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 4,490,866 | 3,992,407 | ||||||
Accumulated Deficit | (22,009,285 | ) | (16,383,271 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | (557,134 | ) | (555,635 | ) | ||||
Total Controlling Interest | (18,075,011 | ) | (12,945,976 | ) | ||||
Non-Controlling Interest | (8,917 | ) | (7,881 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders’ Deficit | (18,083,928 | ) | (12,953,857 | ) | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | $ | 1,354,295 | $ | 2,436,237 |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
For the Year Ended | ||||||||
December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
Precious Metals Income | $ | 3,967,869 | $ | 3,631,759 | ||||
Operating Expenses | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 3,740,708 | 3,754,072 | ||||||
General and administrative | 2,035,203 | 1,449,735 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 38,237 | 115,929 | ||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 5,814,148 | 5,319,736 | ||||||
Loss from Operations | (1,846,279 | ) | (1,687,977 | ) | ||||
Other Income/(Expenses) | ||||||||
Other income (expense) | 4,942 | 12,567 | ||||||
Change in derivative liability | 979,561 | 421,726 | ||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (8,510 | ) | (3,325 | ) | ||||
Interest expense | (4,756,764 | ) | (2,127,518 | ) | ||||
Total Other Income/(Expenses) | (3,780,771 | ) | (1,696,550 | ) | ||||
Net Loss from Operations before Income Taxes | (5,627,050 | ) | (3,384,527 | ) | ||||
Provision for Income Taxes | - | - | ||||||
NET LOSS | (5,627,050 | ) | (3,384,527 | ) | ||||
NET LOSS - Non-Controlling Interest | 1,036 | 369 | ||||||
NET LOSS - Controlling Interest | $ | (5,626,014 | ) | $ | (3,384,158 | ) | ||
Net loss per share - Basic | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||
Net loss per share - Diluted | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period - Basic | 53,501,213 | 51,635,405 | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period - Diluted | 53,501,213 | 51,635,405 | ||||||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||
Exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations | 1,499 | (5,960 | ) | |||||
Total Comprehensive Loss | (5,625,551 | ) | (3,390,487 | ) | ||||
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Non-Controlling Interest | (378 | ) | 357 | |||||
Total Comprehensive Loss - Controlling Interest | $ | (5,625,929 | ) | $ | (3,390,130 | ) |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
Preferred stock | Common stock | Additional | Accumulated Other | Non- | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
($0.00001 Par) | ($0.00001 Par) | Paid-in | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Controlling | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Income | Interest | Deficiency | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | 51 | $ | 1 | 51,229,590 | $ | 512 | $ | 3,607,391 | $ | (12,999,113 | ) | $ | (549,675 | ) | $ | (7,512 | ) | $ | (9,948,396 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services | - | - | 77,891 | 1 | 26,999 | - | - | - | 27,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued for services | - | - | - | - | 124,448 | - | - | - | 124,448 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued with note payable | - | - | - | - | 26,253 | - | - | - | 26,253 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for debt settlement | - | - | 615,000 | 6 | 158,319 | - | - | - | 158,325 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share cancellation | - | - | (18,720 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for cash | - | - | 280,000 | 3 | 48,997 | - | - | - | 49,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | (5,960 | ) | - | (5,960 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (3,384,158 | ) | - | (369 | ) | (3,384,527 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | 51 | 1 | 52,183,761 | 522 | 3,992,407 | (16,383,271 | ) | (555,635 | ) | (7,881 | ) | (12,953,857 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services | - | - | 1,516,385 | 16 | 351,442 | - | - | - | 351,458 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for cash | - | - | 450,000 | 4 | 41,996 | - | - | - | 42,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued with note payable | - | - | 329,723 | 3 | 46,194 | - | - | - | 46,197 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beneficial conversion feature on note payable | - | - | - | - | 42,813 | - | - | - | 42,813 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued with settlement of Accounts payable | - | - | 100,000 | 1 | 16,009 | - | - | - | 16,010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share cancellation | - | - | (486,364 | ) | (5 | ) | 5 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1,499 | ) | - | (1,499 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (5,626,014 | ) | - | (1,036 | ) | (5,627,050 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | 51 | $ | 1 | 54,093,505 | $ | 541 | $ | 4,490,866 | $ | (22,009,285 | ) | $ | (557,134 | ) | $ | (8,917 | ) | $ | (18,083,928 | ) |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended | ||||||||
December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (5,627,050 | ) | $ | (3,384,527 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 225,395 | 639,097 | ||||||
Common stock issued for services | 351,458 | 27,000 | ||||||
Warrants issued for services | - | 124,448 | ||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 8,510 | 3,325 | ||||||
Change in derivative liability | (979,561 | ) | (421,726 | ) | ||||
Amortization of debt discount | 2,438,886 | 721,305 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Decr (incr) in trade receivables | 16,640 | (17,368 | ) | |||||
Decr (incr) inventories | 839,691 | 82,653 | ||||||
Decr (incr) prepaid expenses and other current assets | (14,601 | ) | 4,851 | |||||
Incr (decr) accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 1,529,985 | 1,232,663 | ||||||
Incr (decr) accounts payable and accrued liabilities - related parties | 1,035,618 | 948,357 | ||||||
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities | (175,029 | ) | (39,922 | ) | ||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||||||||
Purchase of fixed assets | (30,499 | ) | (287,501 | ) | ||||
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities | (30,499 | ) | (287,501 | ) | ||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Repayment of notes payable | (120,000 | ) | (633,500 | ) | ||||
Repayment of notes payable-related parties | (2,550,006 | ) | (1,377,881 | ) | ||||
Repayment of convertible notes payable | (1,688,500 | ) | (373,000 | ) | ||||
Repayment of secured borrowings | (40,647 | ) | - | |||||
Proceeds from notes payable | - | 649,500 | ||||||
Proceeds from notes payable-related parties | 1,813,200 | 870,700 | ||||||
Proceeds from convertible notes payable | 2,637,500 | 972,550 | ||||||
Proceeds from secured borrowings | 17,093 | 27,239 | ||||||
Common stock issued with convertible note payable | 89,010 | - | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 42,000 | 49,000 | ||||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 199,650 | 184,608 | ||||||
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash | 4,933 | (35 | ) | |||||
Net Decrease in Cash | (945 | ) | (142,850 | ) | ||||
Cash at Beginning of Period | 51,802 | 194,652 | ||||||
Cash at End of Period | $ | 50,857 | $ | 51,802 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 1,057,500 | $ | 381,926 | ||||
Cash paid for taxes | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
Common stock issued for conversion of note payable - related party | $ | - | $ | 150,000 | ||||
Common stock issued for extinguishment of debt and accounts payable | $ | 16,010 | $ | 8,325 | ||||
Common stock issued for note commitment fee | $ | 46,193 | $ | 8,325 | ||||
Assets held to satisfy secured borrowings | $ | 19,401 | $ | 119,362 | ||||
Recognition of debt discounts on convertible notes payable | $ | 1,031,741 | $ | - |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017
1. Nature of Business
Inception Mining, Inc. (formerly known as Gold American Mining Corp.) was incorporated under the name of Golf Alliance Corporation and under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 2, 2007. Inception Mining, Inc. is a precious metal mineral acquisition, exploration and development company. Inception Development, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho on January 28, 2013.
Golf Alliance Corporation pursued its original business plan to provide opportunities for golfers to play on private golf courses normally closed to them due to the membership requirements of the private clubs. During the year ended July 31, 2010, the Company decided to redirect its business focus toward precious metal mineral acquisition and exploration.
On March 5, 2010, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to (1) to change its name to Silver America, Inc. and (2) increased its authorized common stock from 100,000,000 to 500,000,000.
On June 23, 2010 the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Gold American Mining Corp.
On February 25, 2013, Gold American Mining Corp. and its majority shareholder (the “Majority Shareholder”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inception Development Inc. (the “Subsidiary”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Inception Resources, LLC, a Utah corporation (“Inception Resources”), pursuant to which Inception purchased the U.P. and Burlington Gold Mine in consideration of 16,000,000 shares of common stock of Inception, the assumption of promissory notes in the amount of $950,000 and the assignment of a 3% net royalty. Inception Resources was an entity owned by and under the control of the majority shareholder. This transaction is deemed an asset purchase by entities under common control. The Asset Purchase Agreement closed on February 25, 2013 (the “Closing”). Inception was a “shell company” (as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) immediately prior to our acquisition of the gold mine pursuant to the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement. As a result of such acquisition, the Company’s operations are now focused on the ownership and operation of the mine acquired from Inception Resources. Consequently, the Company believes that acquisition has caused us to cease to be a shell company as it no longer has nominal operations.
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On May 17, 2013, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Inception Mining, Inc. (“Inception” or the “Company”).
On October 2, 2015, the Company consummated a merger with Clavo Rico Ltd. (“Clavo Rico”). Clavo Rico is a privately held Turks and Caicos company with principal operations in Honduras, Central America. Clavo Rico operates the Clavo Rico mining concession through its subsidiaries Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A de C.V. and Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. and holds other mining concessions. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company issued of 240,225,901 shares of common stock of Inception and assumed promissory notes in the amount of $5,488,980 and accrued interest of $3,434,426. Under this merger agreement, there was a change in control and it has been treated for accounting purposes as a reverse recapitalization with Clavo Rico, Ltd. being the surviving entity. Its workings include several historical underground operations dating back to the early Mayan and Spanish occupation.
The Company’s primary mine is located on the 200 hectare Clavo Rico Concession, located in southern Honduras. This mine was originally explored and exploited in the 16th century by the Spanish, and more recently has been operated by Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A. de C.V. as a small family business. In 2003, Clavo Rico’s predecessor purchased a 20% interest and later increased its ownership to 99.9%.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Going Concern - The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements during year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded net loss of $5,627,050 and used $175,029 in cash for operating activities. These factors among others indicate that the Company may be unable to continue as a going concern for one year from the issuance of these financial statements.
The Company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to develop profitable operations and to obtain additional funding sources. There can be no assurance that the Company’s financing efforts will result in profitable operations or the resolution of the Company’s liquidity problems. The accompanying statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Management is currently working to make changes that will result in profitable operations and to obtain additional funding sources to meet the Company’s need for cash during the next twelve months and beyond.
Principles of Consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Inception Mining, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Inception Development, Corp., Clavo Rico Development Corp., Clavo Rico, Ltd. and Compañía Minera Cerros del Río, S.A. de C.V., and its controlling interest subsidiaries, Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A. de C.V. and Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Basis of Presentation - The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had no cash equivalents. The aggregate cash balance on deposit in these accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company has never experienced any losses in such accounts.
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Inventories, Stockpiles and Mineralized Material on Leach Pads - Inventories, including stockpiles and mineralized material on leach pads are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value represents the estimated future sales price of the product based on current and long-term metals prices, less the estimated costs to complete production and bring the product to sale. Write-downs of stockpiles, mineralized material on leach pads and inventories to net realizable value are reported as a component of costs applicable to mining revenue. Cost is comprised of production costs for mineralized material produced and processed. Production costs include the costs of materials, costs of processing, direct labor, mine site and processing facility overhead costs and depreciation, amortization and depletion.
Stockpiles - Stockpiles represent mineralized material that has been extracted from the mine and is available for further processing. Stockpiles are measured by estimating the number of tons added and removed from the stockpile. Stockpile tonnages are verified by periodic surveys. Costs are allocated to stockpiles based on relative values of material stockpiled and processed using current mining costs incurred up to the point of stockpiling the material, including applicable overhead, depreciation, and depletion relating to mining operations, and removed at each stockpile’s average cost per ton.
Mineralized Material on Leach Pads - The Company utilizes a heap leaching process to recover gold from its mineralized material. Under this method, the mineralized material is placed on leach pads where it is treated with a chemical solution that dissolves the gold contained in the material. The resulting gold-bearing solution is further processed in a facility where the gold is recovered. Costs are added to mineralized material on leach pads based on current mining and processing costs, including applicable depreciation relating to mining and processing operations. Costs are transferred from mineralized material on leach pads to subsequent stages of in-process inventories as the gold-bearing solution is processed. The value of such transferred costs of mineralized material on leach pads is based on the average cost per estimated recoverable ounce of gold on the leach pad.
The estimates of recoverable gold on the leach pads are calculated from the quantities of material placed on the leach pads (measured tons added to the leach pads), the grade of material placed on the leach pads (based on assay data) and a recovery percentage.
Although the quantities of recoverable gold placed on the leach pads are reconciled by comparing the quantities and grades of material placed on leach pads to the quantities and grades quantities of gold actually recovered (metallurgical balancing), the nature of the leaching process inherently limits the ability to precisely monitor inventory levels. As a result, the metallurgical balancing process is constantly monitored and estimates are refined based on actual results over time. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis.
In-process Inventories - In-process inventories represent mineralized materials that are currently in the process of being converted to a saleable product through the absorption, desorption, recovery (ADR) process. The value of in-process material is measured based on assays of the material fed into the process and the projected recoveries of material. In-process inventories are valued at the average cost of the material fed into the process attributable to the source material coming from the mines, stockpiles and/or leach pads plus the in-process conversion costs, including applicable depreciation relating to the process facilities incurred to that point in the process.
Finished Goods Inventories - Finished goods inventories include gold that has been processed through the Company’s ADR facility and are valued at the average cost of their production.
Exploration and Development Costs - Costs of acquiring mining properties and any exploration and development costs are expensed as incurred unless proven and probable reserves exist and the property is a commercially mineable property in accordance with FASB ASC 930, Extractive Activities- Mining . Mine development costs incurred either to develop new gold and silver deposits, expand the capacity of operating mines, or to develop mine areas substantially in advance of current production are capitalized. Costs incurred to maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged to operations. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment. The Company evaluates, at least quarterly, the carrying value of capitalized mining costs and related property, plant and equipment costs, if any, to determine if these costs are in excess of their net realizable value and if a permanent impairment needs to be recorded. The periodic evaluation of carrying value of capitalized costs and any related property, plant and equipment costs are based upon expected future cash flows and/or estimated salvage value.
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The Company capitalizes costs for mining properties by individual property and defers such costs for later amortization only if the prospects for economic productions are reasonably certain.
Capitalized costs are expensed in the period when the determination has been made that economic production does not appear reasonably certain.
Mineral Rights and Properties - We defer acquisition costs until we determine the viability of the property. Since we do not have proven and probable reserves as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Industry Guide 7, exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred. We expense care and maintenance costs as incurred.
We review the carrying value of our mineral rights and properties for impairment whenever there are negative indicators of impairment. Our estimate of the gold price, mineralized materials, operating capital, and reclamation costs are subject to risks and uncertainties affecting the recoverability of our investment in the mineral claims and properties. Although we have made our best, most current estimate of these factors, it is possible that near term changes could adversely affect estimated net cash flows from our mineral claims and properties and possibly require future asset impairment write-downs.
Where estimates of future net operating cash flows are not available and where other conditions suggest impairment, we assess recoverability of carrying value from other means, including net cash flows generated by the sale of the asset. We use the units-of-production method to deplete the mineral rights and properties.
Fair Value Measurements - The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that could be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets are marked to bid prices and financial liabilities are marked to offer prices. The fair value should be calculated based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, not on assumptions specific to the entity. In addition, the fair value of liabilities should include consideration of non-performance risk, including the party’s own credit risk.
Fair value measurements do not include transaction costs. A fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is defined into the following three categories:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities.
To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is disclosed and is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The carrying value of the Company’s cash, accounts payable, short-term borrowings (including convertible notes payable), and other current assets and liabilities approximate fair value because of their short-term maturity.
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The Company recognizes its derivative liabilities as level 3 and values its derivatives using the methods discussed below. While the Company believes that its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, it recognizes that the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. The primary assumptions that would significantly affect the fair values using the methods discussed below are that of volatility and market price of the underlying common stock of the Company.
Long-Lived Assets - We review the carrying amount of our long-lived assets for impairment whenever there are negative indicators of impairment. An asset is considered impaired when estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In the event the carrying amount of such asset is not considered recoverable, the asset is adjusted to its fair value. Fair value is generally determined based on discounted future cash flows.
Properties, Plant and Equipment - We record properties, plant and equipment at historical cost. We provide depreciation and amortization in amounts sufficient to match the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives or productive value. We capitalize expenditures for improvements that significantly extend the useful life of an asset. We charge expenditures for maintenance and repairs to operations when incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:
Building | 7 to 15 years |
Vehicles and equipment | 3 to 7 years |
Processing and laboratory | 5 to 15 years |
Furniture and fixtures | 2 to 3 years |
Reclamation Liabilities and Asset Retirement Obligations - Minimum standards for site reclamation and closure have been established for us by various government agencies. Asset retirement obligations are recognized when incurred and recorded as liabilities at fair value. The liability is accreted over time through periodic charges to earnings. In addition, the asset retirement cost is capitalized and amortized over the life of the related asset. Reclamation costs are periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the estimated present value resulting from the passage of time and revisions to the estimates of either the timing or amount of the reclamation and abandonment costs. The Company reviews, on an annual basis, unless otherwise deemed necessary, the asset retirement obligation at each mine site.
Revenue Recognition - Effective January 1, 2018 we adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 606-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606-10”). The adoption of ASC 606-10 had no impact on prior year or previously disclosed amounts. In accordance with ASC 606-10, revenue is measured based on a consideration specified in a contract with a customer and recognized when we satisfy the performance obligation specified in each contract.
The Company generates revenue by selling gold and silver produced from its mining operations. The majority of the Company’s sales come from the sale of refined gold; however, the end product at the Company’s gold operations is generally doré bars. Doré is an alloy consisting primarily of gold but also containing silver and other metals. Doré is sent to refiners to produce bullion that meets the required market standard of 99.95% gold. Under the terms of the Company’s refining agreements, the doré bars are refined for a fee, and the Company’s share of the refined gold and silver is credited to its bullion account.
The Company recognizes revenue for gold and silver from doré production when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring gold and silver inventory to the customer, which generally occurs upon transfer of gold and silver bullion credits as this is the point at which the customer obtains the ability to direct the use and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits of ownership of the asset.
The Company generally recognizes the sale of gold bullion credits at the prevailing market price when gold bullion credits are delivered to the customer. The transaction price is determined based on the agreed upon market price and the number of ounces delivered. Payment is due upon delivery of gold bullion credits to the customer’s account.
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All accounts receivable amounts are due from a single customer. Substantially all mining revenues recorded in the current period also related to the same customer. As gold can be sold through numerous gold market traders worldwide, the Company is not economically dependent on a limited number of customers for the sale of its product.
Stock Issued For Goods and Services - Common and preferred shares issued for goods and services are valued based upon the fair market value of our common stock or the goods and services received, whichever is the most reliably measurable on the date of issue.
Stock-Based Compensation - For stock-based transactions, compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, based on the estimated fair value on the grant date of the award.
Loss per Common Share - Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss, less the preferred stock dividends, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Dilutive loss per share includes any additional dilution from common stock equivalents, such as stock options and warrants, and convertible instruments, if the impact is not antidilutive. Common share equivalents of 28,206,471 have been excluded in the diluted income per share calculation for 2018 because they would be anti-dilutive. Common share equivalents of 4,688,168 have been excluded in the diluted income per share calculation for 2017 because they would be anti-dilutive.
Comprehensive Loss - Comprehensive loss is made up of the exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations and the net loss for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
Derivative Liabilities - Derivatives liabilities are recorded at fair value when issued and the subsequent change in fair value each period is recorded in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. We do not hold or issue any derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.
Income Taxes - The Company’s income tax expense and deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect management’s best assessment of estimated future taxes to be paid. Significant judgments and estimates are required in determining the consolidated income tax expense.
Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense. In evaluating the Company’s ability to recover its deferred tax assets, management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In projecting future taxable income, the Company develops assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income, and are consistent with the plans and estimates that the Company is using to manage the underlying businesses. The Company provides a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for which the Company does not consider realization of such deferred tax assets to be more likely than not.
Changes in tax laws and rates could also affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. Management is not aware of any such changes that would have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
Business Segments – The Company operates in one segment and therefore segment information is not presented.
Use of Estimates – In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenditures during the reported periods. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Estimates may include those pertaining to valuation of inventories and mineralized material on leach pads, the estimated useful lives and valuation of properties, plant and equipment, mineral rights and properties, deferred tax assets, convertible preferred stock, derivative assets and liabilities, reclamation liabilities, stock-based compensation and payments, and contingent liabilities.
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Operating Lease – The Company leases its corporate headquarters and administrative offices in Salt Lake City, Utah on a month-to-month basis.
The Company incurred rent expense of $13,891 and $12,923 for the year ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
Non-Controlling Interest Policy – Non-controlling interest (NCI) is the portion of equity ownership in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company, who has a controlling interest and consolidates the subsidiary’s financial results with its own. The amount of equity relating to the non-controlling interest is separately identified in the equity section of the balance sheet and the amount of the net income (loss) relating to the non-controlling interest is separately identified on the statement of operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements – From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by FASB that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. If not discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption.
3. Joint Venture – Corpus Gold, LLC
On October 1, 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Corpus Mining and Exploration, Ltd. (Corpus) and formed a new entity, Corpus Gold, LLC (Corpus Gold). Corpus Gold is to provide a framework within which the Company will provide management services in directing and managing an exploration, drilling and evaluation of the mineral resources in concessions owned by the Company and Corpus will provide the capital necessary to complete such purpose. All revenues will be shared based on the revenue sharing agreement of 80% to Corpus and 20% to the Company. The Company pays the monthly expenses of Corpus Gold and is reimbursed by Corpus. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had a receivable of $0 for expenses spent in December 2018.
4. Inventories, Stockpiles and Mineralized Materials on Leach Pads
Inventories, stockpiles and mineralized materials on leach pads at December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following:
December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
Supplies | $ | 87,231 | $ | 70,261 | ||||
Mineralized Material on Leach Pads | 247,213 | 843,183 | ||||||
ADR Plant | 40,642 | 159,463 | ||||||
Finished Ore | 195,528 | 357,275 | ||||||
Total Inventories | $ | 570,614 | $ | 1,430,182 |
There were no stockpiles at December 31, 2018 and 2017. During 2018, management decided to write down the inventory on one of its leach pads. The Company recorded a write down of $1,058,812 for the inventory in process on the leach pad as of December 31, 2018.
5. Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company adopted the provisions of ASC subtopic 825-10, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825-10”) on January 1, 2008. ASC 825-10 defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance. ASC 825-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The derivative liability as of December 31, 2018, in the amount of $2,547,806 has a level 3 classification under ASC 825-10.
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The following table provides a summary of changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:
Debt Derivative Liabilities | ||||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | $ | - | ||
Transfers in upon initial fair value of derivative liabilities | 1,069,533 | |||
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities and warrant liability | (421,726 | ) | ||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | $ | 647,807 | ||
Transfers in upon initial fair value of derivative liabilities | 2,879,560 | |||
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities and warrant liability | (979,561 | ) | ||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 2,547,806 | ||
Net gain for the period included in earnings relating to the liabilities held at December 31, 2018 | $ | 979,561 | ||
Net gain for the period included in earnings relating to the liabilities held at December 31, 2017 | $ | 421,726 |
Debt derivatives – The Company issued convertible promissory notes which are convertible into common stock, at holders’ option, at a discount to the market price of the Company’s common stock. The Company has identified the embedded derivatives related to these notes relating to certain anti-dilutive (reset) provisions. These embedded derivatives included certain conversion features. The accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments requires that the Company record fair value of the derivatives as of the inception date of debenture and to fair value as of each subsequent reporting date.
At December 31, 2018, the Company marked to market the fair value of the debt derivatives and determined a fair value of $2,511,226. The Company recorded a gain from change in fair value of debt derivatives of $953,390 for the year ended December 31, 2018. The fair value of the embedded derivatives was determined using Binomial Option Pricing Model based on the following assumptions: (1) dividend yield of 0%, (2) expected volatility of 203.03% to 306.25%, (3) weighted average risk-free interest rate of 2.45% to 2.63% (4) expected life of 0.27 to 1.59 years, and (5) the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock at each valuation date.
At December 31, 2017, the Company marked to market the fair value of the debt derivatives and determined a fair value of $647,807. The Company recorded a gain from change in fair value of debt derivatives of $421,726 for the year ended December 31, 2017. The fair value of the embedded derivatives was determined using Binomial Option Pricing Model based on the following assumptions: (1) dividend yield of 0%, (2) expected volatility of 149.26% to 181.45%, (3) weighted average risk-free interest rate of 1.53% to 1.76% (4) expected life of 0.38 to 0.95 years, and (5) the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock at each valuation date.
Based upon ASC 840-15-25 (EITF Issue 00-19, paragraph 11) the Company has adopted a sequencing approach regarding the application of ASC 815-40 to its outstanding convertible notes. Pursuant to the sequencing approach, the Company evaluates its contracts based upon earliest issuance date.
Warrant liabilities – During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued warrants in conjunction with the issuance of three Crown Bridge Convertible Notes. These warrants contained certain reset provisions. The accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments required that the Company record fair value of the derivatives as of the inception date (issuance date) and to fair value as of each subsequent reporting date.
At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had a warrant liability of $36,580 and $0, respectively. The Company recorded a gain from change in fair value of warrant liability of $26,171 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
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6. Properties, Plant and Equipment, Net
Properties, plant and equipment at December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following:
December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
Land | $ | 270,736 | $ | 279,344 | ||||
Buildings | 2,366,323 | 2,441,552 | ||||||
Machinery and Equipment | 956,669 | 967,008 | ||||||
Office Equipment and Furniture | 42,311 | 43,605 | ||||||
Vehicles | 85,132 | 87,838 | ||||||
Construction in Process | 11,277 | - | ||||||
3,732,448 | 3,819,347 | |||||||
Less Accumulated Depreciation | (3,068,407 | ) | (2,937,287 | ) | ||||
Total Property, Plant and Equipment | $ | 664,041 | $ | 882,060 |
During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized depreciation expense of $225,395 and $639,097, respectively. The following table summarizes the allocation of depreciation expense between cost of goods sold and general and administrative expenses.
Depreciation Allocation | December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||
Cost of Goods Sold | $ | 187,158 | $ | 523,168 | ||||
General and Administrative | 38,237 | 115,929 | ||||||
Total | $ | 225,395 | $ | 639,097 |
7. Mine Reclamation Liability
The Company is required to mitigate long-term environmental impacts by stabilizing, contouring, re-sloping, and re-vegetating various portions of our site after mining and mineral processing operations are completed. These reclamation efforts are conducted in accordance with plans reviewed and approved by the appropriate regulatory agencies.
The fair value of the long-term liability of $341,845 and $352,713 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, for our obligation to reclaim our mine facility is based on our most recent reclamation plan, as revised, submitted and approved by the Honduran Institute of Geology and Mines (INHGEOMIN) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (SERNA). Such costs are based on management’s current estimate of then expected amounts for the remediation work, assuming the work is performed in accordance with current laws and regulations and using a credit adjusted risk free rate of 18.00% and an inflation rate of 5.3%. It is reasonably possible that, due to uncertainties associated with the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities and changes in reclamation or remediation technology, the ultimate cost of reclamation and remediation could change in the future. We periodically review the accrued reclamation liability for information indicating that our assumptions should change.
The increase in the reclamation liability in 2017 was related to the expansion of the heap leach facility and related infrastructure. The decrease in 2018 was due to the foreign currency translation rate.
Changes to the asset retirement obligation were as follows:
December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
Balance, Beginning of Year | $ | 352,713 | $ | 256,070 | ||||
Liabilities incurred | (10,868 | ) | 96,643 | |||||
Disposal | - | - | ||||||
Balance, End of Year | $ | 341,845 | $ | 352,713 |
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8. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following:
December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
Accounts Payable | $ | 558,749 | $ | 899,939 | ||||
Accrued Liabilities | 394,017 | 270,123 | ||||||
Accrued Salaries and Benefits | 410,930 | 262,323 | ||||||
Advances Payable | 268,301 | 107,932 | ||||||
Total Accrued Liabilities | $ | 1,631,997 | $ | 1,540,317 |
9. Secured Borrowings
On June 20, 2017, the Company entered into four financing arrangements with third parties for a combined principal amount of $195,720. The terms of the arrangements require the Company to pay the combined principal balance plus a guaranteed return of no less than 10 percent, or $19,572, for a total expected remittance of $215,292. The maturity date of the notes is June 21, 2018. The terms of repayment allow the Company to remit to the lender a certain quantity of gold to satisfy the liability though the Company expects to liquidate gold held and satisfy the liability in cash. As of December 31, 2017, the Company held 96 ounces of gold, valued at a cost of $119,361, to satisfy the liabilities upon maturity leaving a net obligation of $86,733, which is recorded on the Company’s balance sheet as secured borrowings.
On June 25, 2018, the Company entered into four new financing arrangements with third parties for a combined principal amount of $225,000. The terms of the arrangements require the Company to pay the combined principal balance plus a guaranteed return of no less than 10 percent, or $22,500, for a total expected remittance of $247,500. The maturity date of the notes is June 26, 2019. The terms of repayment allow the Company to remit to the lender a certain quantity of gold to satisfy the liability though the Company expects to liquidate gold held and satisfy the liability in cash. As of December 31, 2018, the Company held 17 ounces of gold, valued at a cost of $19,401, to satisfy the liabilities upon maturity leaving a net obligation of $217,223, which is recorded on the Company’s balance sheet as secured borrowings.
Secured Borrowings | December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||
Secured obligations | $ | 225,005 | $ | 195,720 | ||||
Guaranteed interest | 22,500 | 19,572 | ||||||
Deferred interest | (10,881 | ) | (9,198 | ) | ||||
236,624 | 206,094 | |||||||
Gold held as security | (19,401 | ) | (119,361 | ) | ||||
Secured Borrowings, net | $ | 217,223 | $ | 86,733 |
10. Notes Payable
Notes payable were comprised of the following as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
Notes Payable | December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||
3-2-1 Partners, Inc. | $ | - | $ | 40,000 | ||||
GS Capital Partners | - | 80,000 | ||||||
Phil Zobrist | 60,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
Total Notes Payable | 60,000 | 180,000 | ||||||
Less Unamortized Discount | - | (698 | ) | |||||
Total Notes Payable, Net of Unamortized Debt Discount | $ | 60,000 | $ | 179,302 |
3-2-1 Partners, LLC – On November 30, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to 3-2-1 Partners, LLC in the principal amount of $40,000 (the “Note”) due on December 14, 2017 and bears a 5% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $42,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $2,000 on January 16, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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GS Capital Partners – On August 11, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $80,000 (the “Note”) due on April 11, 2018 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $76,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $4,000). For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $698 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. The Company made a payment of $109,468 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $29,468 on February 5, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Phil Zobrist – On January 11, 2013, the Company issued an unsecured Promissory Note to Phil Zobrist in the principal amount of $60,000 (the “Note”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Phil Zobrist that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $29,412 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $121,337 for the remaining derivative liability and of $11,842 for the remaining debt discount. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $60,000 and accrued interest was $64,504.
11. Notes Payable – Related Parties
Notes payable – related parties were comprised of the following as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
Notes Payable - Related Parties | Relationship | December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
Claymore Management | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | $ | 185,000 | $ | 185,000 | |||||
Diamond 80, LLC | Immediate Family Member | 49,000 | 49,000 | |||||||
Francis E. Rich IRA | Immediate Family Member | 100,000 | - | |||||||
GAIA Ltd | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | |||||||
Legends Capital | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 765,000 | 815,000 | |||||||
LWB Irrev Trust | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 1,101,000 | 1,101,000 | |||||||
MDL Ventures | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 1,204,677 | 1,171,793 | |||||||
Silverbrook Corporation | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 2,227,980 | 2,227,980 | |||||||
WOC Energy LLC | Affiliate - Controlled by Director | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||
Total Notes Payable - Related Parties | $ | 6,822,657 | $ | 6,739,773 |
Claymore Management – On March 18, 2011, the Company issued an unsecured Promissory Note to Claymore Management, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, in the principal amount of $185,000 (the “Note”) due on demand and bore 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $185,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Claymore Management that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from March 18, 2011 in the amount of $151,355 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $448,369 for the remaining derivative liability and of $36,513 for the remaining debt discount. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $185,000 and accrued interest was $259,668.
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D. D’Ambrosio – On February 13, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $88,000 (the “Note”) due on March 30, 2018 and bears a 5.70% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $93,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $5,000 on March 30, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On April 4, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $80,000 (the “Note”) due April 30, 2018 and bears a 5.00% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $84,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $4,000 on April 16, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On April 19, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $80,000 (the “Note”) due on April 30, 2018 and bears a 5.00% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $84,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $4,000 on April 30, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On May 3, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $90,000 (the “Note”) due on May 15, 2018 and bears a 5.00% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $94,500 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $4,500 on May 14, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On May 9, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $10,000 (the “Note”) due on May 15, 2018 and bears a 5.00% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $10,500 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $500 on May 14, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On May 16, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $90,000 (the “Note”) due on May 30, 2018 and bears a 5.00% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $94,500 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $4,500 on May 23, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On May 24, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on June 15, 2018 and bears a 5.00% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $105,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $5,000 on March 30, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On June 5, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on June 30, 2018 and bears a 5.00% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $105,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $5,000 on June 25, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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D. D’Ambrosio – On June 27, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $120,000 (the “Note”) due on July 18, 2018 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $126,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $6,000 on July 5, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On July 6, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $150,000 (the “Note”) due on August 15, 2018 and bears a 5.00% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $157,500 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $7,500. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On August 10, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on August 31, 2018 and bears a 5.00% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $105,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $5,000 on August 29, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On August 31, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on September 15, 2018 and bears a 5.00% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $105,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $5,000 on September 13, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On September 17, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on October 5, 2018 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $105,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $5,500 on October 3, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On October 15, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $105,000 (the “Note”) due on October 25, 2018 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $105,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $5,500 on October 30, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On November 13, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on December 25, 2018 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $105,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $5,000 on December 13, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
D. D’Ambrosio – On December 19, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $60,000 (the “Note”) due on January 20, 2019 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $63,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $3,000 on December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Diamond 80, LLC – On April 3, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to Diamond 80, LLC, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, in the principal amount of $50,000 (the “Note”) due on December 31, 2018 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $1,075 towards the principal balance of $1,000 and accrued interest of $75 on June 30, 2017. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $49,000 and accrued interest was $46,700.
Diamond 80, LLC – On August 20, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to Diamond 80, LLC, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, in the principal amount of $40,000 (the “Note”) due on August 31, 2018 and bears a 50% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $42,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $2,000 on August 29, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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Francis E. Rich IRA – On January 31, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to Francis E. Rich IRA, an immediate family member of a Company officer, in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on February 14, 2019 and bears a 30.0% interest rate. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $11,301.
GAIA Ltd. – Between December 2011 and October 2012, the Company issued seven unsecured Promissory Notes to GAIA Ltd., an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, for a total principal amount of $1,150,000 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $1,150,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with GAIA Ltd. that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $724,463 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $2,524,747 for the remaining derivative liability and of $226,974 for the remaining debt discount. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $1,150,000 and accrued interest was $1,397,071.
Legends Capital Group – Between October 2011 and September 2012, the Company issued eleven unsecured Promissory Notes to Legends Capital Group, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, for a total principal amount of $765,000 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $765,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Legends Capital Group that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $504,806 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $2,564,130 for the remaining derivative liability and of $150,987 for the remaining debt discount. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $765,000 and accrued interest was $952,237.
Legends Capital Group – On May 16, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to Legends Capital Group, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on July 1, 2017 and bears a 7.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $50,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $0 on June 27, 2017. The Company made a payment of $40,000 towards the principal balance on February 28, 2018. The Company made a payment of $10,000 towards the principal balance on May 2, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $7,000.
LW Briggs Irrevocable Trust – Between December 2010 and January 2013, the Company issued eight unsecured Promissory Notes to LW Briggs Irrevocable Trust, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, for a total principal amount of $1,101,000 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $1,101,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with LW Briggs Irrevocable Trust that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $814,784 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $2,564,130 for the remaining derivative liability and of $217,303 for the remaining debt discount. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $1,101,000 and accrued interest was $1,458,733.
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MDL Ventures – The Company entered into an unsecured convertible note payable agreement with MDL Ventures, LLC, which is 100% owned by a Company officer, effective October 1, 2014, due on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest, due at maturity. Principal on the convertible note is convertible into common stock at the holder’s option at a price of the lower of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or 50% of the lowest three daily volume weighted average prices of the Company’s common stock during the 20 consecutive days prior to the date of conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $1,487,158 for the remaining derivative liability. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $1,204,677 and accrued interest was $0.
Silverbrook Corporation – Between March 2011 and February 2015, the Company issued 23 unsecured Promissory Notes to Silverbrook Corporation, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, for a total principal amount of $2,227,980 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $2,227,980. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Silverbrook Corporation that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $1,209,606 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2018. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $4,656,189 for the remaining derivative liability and of $439,733 for the remaining debt discount. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $2,227,980 and accrued interest was $2,512,700.
WOC Energy, LLC – On November 6, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to WOC Energy, LLC, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, in the principal amount of $40,000 (the “Note”) due on January 6, 2018 and bears a 4.0% interest rate. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $40,000 and accrued interest was $2,000.
WOC Energy, LLC – On June 5, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to WOC Energy, LLC, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, in the principal amount of $60,000 (the “Note”) due on June 30, 2018 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $63,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $3,000 on June 29, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
WOC Energy, LLC – On July 19, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to WOC Energy, LLC, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, in the principal amount of $70,000 (the “Note”) due on August 15, 2018 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $73,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $3,000 on August 8, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
WOC Energy, LLC – On November 12, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to WOC Energy, LLC, an affiliated company controlled by a director of the Company, in the principal amount of $70,000 (the “Note”) due on December 15, 2018 and bears a 5.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $73,500 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $3,500 on December 19, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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12. Convertible Notes Payable
Convertible notes payable were comprised of the following as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
Convertible Notes Payable | December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||
Adar Alef LLC | $ | 105,000 | $ | - | ||||
Adar Bays LLC | - | 63,000 | ||||||
Antczak Polich Law LLC | 430,000 | - | ||||||
Auctus Fund | 125,000 | 110,000 | ||||||
Coolidge Capital | 75,000 | - | ||||||
Crossover Capital | 82,894 | 110,500 | ||||||
Crown Bridge Partners | 55,000 | 50,000 | ||||||
Selling Shareholder | 150,000 | - | ||||||
Eagle Equities | 103,000 | 63,000 | ||||||
Ema Financial | 75,000 | 112,000 | ||||||
GS Capital Partners | 300,000 | - | ||||||
JSJ Investments | 100,000 | - | ||||||
Labrys Funding | 300,000 | - | ||||||
LG Capital Funding | 100,000 | 52,500 | ||||||
Morningview Financial | 55,000 | - | ||||||
Power Up Lending | 116,000 | 98,000 | ||||||
SBI Investments | 110,000 | - | ||||||
Silo Equity Partners | - | 53,000 | ||||||
Total Convertible Notes Payable | 2,281,894 | 712,000 | ||||||
Less Unamortized Discount | (1,112,499 | ) | (480,233 | ) | ||||
Total Convertible
Notes Payable, Net of
Unamortized Debt Discount |
$ | 1,169,395 | $ | 231,767 |
Adar Alef, LLC – On November 19, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Adar Alef, LLC (“Adar Alef”), in the principal amount of $105,000 (the “Note”) due on November 19, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $12,082 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $105,000 and accrued interest was $967.
Adar Bays, LLC – On December 6, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Adar Bays, LLC (“Adar Bays”), in the principal amount of $63,000 (the “Note”) due on December 6, 2018 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On May 24, 2018, the Company paid $87,374 to pay off the principal balance of $63,000 and $24,374 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $58,685 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Adar Bays, LLC – On May 29, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Adar Bays, LLC (“Adar Bays”), in the principal amount of $105,000 (the “Note”) due on May 29, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On November 14, 2018, the Company paid $145,693 to pay off the principal balance of $105,000 and $40,693 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $105,000 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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Auctus Fund – On August 17, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Auctus Fund (“Auctus”), in the principal amount of $110,000 (the “Note”) due on May 17, 2018 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $99,750 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,250). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 15 trading day period prior to conversion. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 10% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. On February 5, 2018, the Company paid $156,759 to pay off the principal balance of $110,000 and $46,759 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $55,201 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Auctus Fund – On December 4, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Auctus Fund (“Auctus”), in the principal amount of $125,000 (the “Note”) due on September 4, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $112,250 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $12,750). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 50% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 25 trading day period prior to conversion. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 10% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $12,318 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of year ended December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $125,000 and accrued interest was $1,110.
Coolidge Capital, LLC – On May 21, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with Coolidge Capital, LLC. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $75,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $70,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $4,500). The Note has a maturity date of February 21, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $4,500 which will be amortized over the life of the note. On October 31, 2018, the Company paid $101,250 to pay off the principal balance of $75,000 and $26,250 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $4,500 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Coolidge Capital, LLC – On November 7, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with Coolidge Capital, LLC. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $75,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $70,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $4,500). The Note has a maturity date of August 7, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $4,500 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $890 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $75,000 and accrued interest was $1,332.
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Crossover Capital Fund II, LLC – On November 30, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crossover Capital Fund II, LLC (“Crossover Capital”), in the principal amount of $110,500 (the “Note”) due on August 30, 2018 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On May 23, 2018, the Company paid $157,777 to pay off the principal balance of $110,500 and $47,277 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $97,952 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Crossover Capital Fund II, LLC – On July 10, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crossover Capital Fund II, LLC (“Crossover Capital”), in the principal amount of $82,894 (the “Note”) due on April 10, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $75,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,894). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $52,641 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $82,894 and accrued interest was $4,742.
Crown Bridge Partners – On August 10, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crown Bridge Partners (“Crown Bridge”), in the principal amount of $50,000 (the “Note”) due on August 10, 2018 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $43,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. The Company issued 100,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock.in connection with this note. The warrants have a five year life and an exercise price of $0.75 per share. On January 24, 2018, the Company paid $74,623 to pay off the principal balance of $50,000 and $24,623 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $30,411 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Crown Bridge Partners – On May 11, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crown Bridge Partners (“Crown Bridge”), in the principal amount of $50,000 (the “Note”) due on May 11, 2019 and bears 5% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $43,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 10% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. The Company issued 100,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock.in connection with this note. The warrants have a five year life and an exercise price of $0.75 per share. On October 24, 2018, the Company paid $73,651 to pay off the principal balance of $50,000 and $23,651 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $50,000 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Crown Bridge Partners – On October 25, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crown Bridge Partners (“Crown Bridge”), in the principal amount of $55,000 (the “Note”) due on May 11, 2019 and bears 5% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $8,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. If the conversion price drops below $0.15 per share, then the conversion price will be 50% of the trading price. The Company issued 100,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock.in connection with this note. The warrants have a five year life and an exercise price of $0.75 per share. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $10,096 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $55,000 and accrued interest was $505.
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Selling Shareholder – On August 2, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to the Selling Shareholder, in the principal amount of $150,000 (the “Note”) due on August 2, 2020 and bears 10% (24% default) per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $150,000. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. If at any time while the note is outstanding, an event of default occurs, then an additional discount of 10% shall be factored into the variable conversion price until the note is no longer outstanding. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $30,985 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $150,000 and accrued interest was $6,205.
Eagle Equities, LLC – On December 12, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Eagle Equities, LLC (“Eagle Equities”), in the principal amount of $63,000 (the “Note”) due on December 12, 2018 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On June 5, 2018, the Company paid $91,564 to pay off the principal balance of $63,000 and $28,564 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $59,721 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Eagle Equities, LLC – On June 8, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Eagle Equities, LLC (“Eagle Equities”), in the principal amount of $103,000 (the “Note”) due on June 8, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. On December 7, 2018, the Company paid $149,826 to pay off the principal balance of $103,000 and $46,826 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $103,000 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
Eagle Equities, LLC – On December 12, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Eagle Equities, LLC (“Eagle Equities”), in the principal amount of $103,000 (the “Note”) due on December 12, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $5,362 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $103,000 and accrued interest was $429.
EMA Financial – On December 5, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to EMA Financial, in the principal amount of $112,000 (the “Note”) due on December 5, 2018 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,800 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $11,200). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. However, if the Company’s share price at any time loses the bid, then the conversion price may, in the Holder’s sole and absolute discretion, be reduced to a fixed conversion price of $0.00001 (if lower than the conversion price otherwise), and provided, that if on the date of delivery of the conversion shares to the Holder, or any date thereafter while conversion shares are held by the Holder, the closing bid price per share of common stock on the principal market on the trading day on which the common shares are traded is less than the sale price used to calculate the conversion price, then such conversion price shall be automatically reduced using the new low closing bid price and additional shares issued to the Holder. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, or if the closing sale price at any time falls below $0.145, then the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 5% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. On June 4, 2018, the Company paid $160,080 to pay off the principal balance of $112,000 and $48,080 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $104,022 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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EMA Financial – On October 23, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to EMA Financial, in the principal amount of $75,000 (the “Note”) due on July 23, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $67,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. However, if the Company’s share price at any time loses the bid, then the conversion price may, in the Holder’s sole and absolute discretion, be reduced to a fixed conversion price of $0.00001 (if lower than the conversion price otherwise), and provided, that if on the date of delivery of the conversion shares to the Holder, or any date thereafter while conversion shares are held by the Holder, the closing bid price per share of common stock on the principal market on the trading day on which the common shares are traded is less than the sale price used to calculate the conversion price, then such conversion price shall be automatically reduced using the new low closing bid price and additional shares issued to the Holder. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, or if the closing sale price at any time falls below $0.047, then the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 15% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $18,956 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $75,000 and accrued interest was $1,701.
GS Capital Partners – On February 1, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $80,000 (the “Note”) due on February 1, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $76,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $4,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. On July 30, 2018, the Company paid $107,156 to pay off the principal balance of $80,000 and $27,156 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $80,000 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
GS Capital Partners – On June 8, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $80,000 (the “Note”) due on June 8, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $76,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $4,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. On December 4, 2018, the Company paid $107,174 to pay off the principal balance of $80,000 and $27,174 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $80,000 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
GS Capital Partners – On August 1, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on August 1, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $95,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $41,043 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $3,332.
GS Capital Partners – On November 28, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $200,000 (the “Note”) due on November 28, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $190,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $18,082 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $200,000 and accrued interest was $1,447.
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JSJ Investments – On January 24, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to JSJ Investments (“JSJ”), in the principal amount of $60,000 (the “Note”) due on January 24, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest (default interest increases to 18% while default continues), due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $58,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On May 18, 2018, the Company paid $83,111 to pay off the principal balance of $60,000 and $23,111 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $60,000 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
JSJ Investments – On May 16, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to JSJ Investments (“JSJ”), in the principal amount of $128,000 (the “Note”) due on May 16, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $125,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On November 13, 2018, the Company paid $173,933 to pay off the principal balance of $128,000 and $45,933 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $128,000 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
JSJ Investments – On November 9, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to JSJ Investments (“JSJ”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on November 9, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $98,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $14,247 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $1,710.
Labrys Fund LP – On May 25, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with LABRYS FUND, LP (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $114,500. The Note has a maturity date of November 25, 2018 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $14,500). The Company has the right to prepay the Note, provided it makes a payment to the Purchaser as set forth in the Note within 180 days of its Issue Date. The transactions described above closed on May 25, 2018. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser 316,298 shares of its common stock (the “Returnable Shares”) that shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of $0.30 as set forth in the Note, subject to adjustment as set forth in the Note if the Note is in Default. The Default Note Conversion Price is a 45% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 30 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount on all future conversions. The Company issued 55,250 shares of common stock in connection with this note, which were valued at $10,498 and recorded as part of the debt discount. The Company recognized a debt discount on this note of $40,121 which will be amortized over the life of the note. On October 31, 2018, the Company paid $125,484 to pay off the principal balance of $114,500 and $10,984 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $40,121 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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Labrys Fund LP – On October 26, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with LABRYS FUND, LP (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000. The Note has a maturity date of April 26, 2018 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The total net proceeds the Company received was $270,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $30,000). The Company has the right to prepay the Note, provided it makes a payment to the Purchaser as set forth in the Note within 180 days of its Issue Date. The transactions described above closed on October 26, 2018. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser 1,362,398 shares of its common stock (the “Returnable Shares”) that shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of $0.11 as set forth in the Note, subject to adjustment as set forth in the Note if the Note is in Default. The Default Note Conversion Price is a 45% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 30 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount on all future conversions. The Company issued 235,000 shares of common stock in connection with this note, which were valued at $28,200 and recorded as part of the debt discount. The Company recognized a debt discount on this note of $85,473 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $30,996 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $300,000 and accrued interest was $6,510.
LG Capital Funding – On September 9, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to LG Capital Funding (“LG Cap”), in the principal amount of $52,500 (the “Note”) due on September 7, 2018 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $50,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On March 9, 2018, the Company paid $76,400 to pay off the principal balance of $52,500 and $23,900 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $35,959 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
LG Capital Funding – On June 8, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to LG Capital Funding (“LG Cap”), in the principal amount of $75,000 (the “Note”) due on June 8, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $71,250 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,750). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On December 3, 2018, the Company paid $103,045 to pay off the principal balance of $75,000 and $28,045 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $3,750 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
LG Capital Funding – On December 7, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to LG Capital Funding (“LG Cap”), in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on December 7, 2019 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $85,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $15,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, for the first 6 months at a fixed price of $0.18 per share and after that date at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount on all future conversions. The Company issued 39,473 shares of common stock in connection with this note, which were valued at $7,500 and recorded as part of the debt discount. The Company recognized a debt discount on this note of $22,500 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $1,479 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $658.
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Morningview Financial – On November 26, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Morningview Financial (“Morningview”), in the principal amount of $55,000 (the “Note”) due on November 26, 2019 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,500 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $5,274 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $55,000 and accrued interest was $527.
Power Up Lending Group – On August 18, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $35,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $32,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of May 30, 2018 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. On January 31, 2018, the Company paid $49,767 to pay off the principal balance of $35,000 and $14,767 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $1,579 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
On December 5, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $63,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of September 15, 2018 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. On June 5, 2018, the Company paid $89,943 to pay off the principal balance of $63,000 and $26,943 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $2,725 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
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On February 1, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $43,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $40,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of November 15, 2018 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. On July 12, 2018, the Company paid $60,531 to pay off the principal balance of $43,000 and $17,531 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $3,000 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
On June 5, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $63,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of March 30, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. On October 22, 2018, the Company paid $86,824 to pay off the principal balance of $63,000 and $23,824 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $3,000 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
On July 12, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $53,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $50,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of April 30, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $1,767 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $53,000 and accrued interest was $2,997.
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On October 22, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $63,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of July 30, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $747 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $63,000 and accrued interest was $1,450.
SBI Investments – On December 17, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to SBI Investments, LLC (“SBI”), in the principal amount of $110,000 (the “Note”) due on June 17, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 50% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 10% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. If at any time while the note is outstanding, an event of default occurs, then an additional discount of 15% shall be factored into the variable conversion price until the note is no longer outstanding. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $8,462 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $110,000 and accrued interest was $338.
Silo Equity Partners – On August 22, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Silo Equity Partners (“Silo”), in the principal amount of $53,000 (the “Note”) due on August 22, 2018 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $50,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On February 9, 2018, the Company paid $77,030 to pay off the principal balance of $53,000 and $24,030 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $34,268 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of December 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.
13. Stockholders’ Deficit
Common Stock
On January 20, 2017, 15,000 shares of common stock were issued to Brunson Chandler & Jones PLLC as payment for legal services performed for the Company. These shares were valued at $0.555 per share for a value of $8,325.The Company recognized a loss on settlement of debt of $3,325.
On March 8, 2017, in connection with the issuance of the Note to Labrys Fund LP, the Company issued to the Note Purchaser 127,910 shares of its common stock that shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied. These shares were returned to the Company and immediately canceled in August 2017.
On March 29, 2017, a shareholder returned 3,120 shares of common stock to the Company for cancellation. There was no cost to the Company for these shares.
On April 6, 2017, a shareholder returned 15,600 shares of common stock to the Company for cancellation. There was no cost to the Company for these shares.
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From April through July 2017, the Company issued 57,891 shares of common stock to Red Cloud Klondike Strike, Inc. for investor relations per a consulting agreement. These shares were payment for $20,000 in services and were valued at the stock price on the last day of each month.
On July 21, 2017, 600,000 shares of common stock were issued to Trent D’ambrosio for the conversion of $150,000 of the MDL Ventures note payable. These shares were valued at $0.25 per share.
On August 13, 2017, the Company issued 20,000 shares of common stock to Sandeep Sull for website design per a consulting agreement. These shares were payment for $7,000 in services and were valued at $0.35 per share.
On August 23, 2017, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock to John Bushnell for $35,000 in cash. These shares were valued at $0.175 per share.
On August 31, 2017, the Company issued 80,000 shares of common stock to John Bushnell for $14,000 in cash. These shares were valued at $0.175 per share.
On January 1, 2018, 760,000 shares of common stock were issued to officers, former officers and members of the board of directors of the Company as payment for consulting services performed. These shares were valued at $0.2846 per share for a value of $216,296.
On March 30, 2018, 20,000 shares of common stock were issued to a former officers and members of the board of directors of the Company as part of a settlement agreement. These shares were valued at $0.2846 per share for a value of $5,692.
On January 30, 2018, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock for $27,500 in cash. These shares were valued at $0.11 per share.
On March 30, 2018, the Company issued 36,385 shares for services performed per a consulting agreement in 2015. These shares were valued and expensed based on quoted market prices at that time. These shares had never been issued.
On May 25, 2018, in connection with the issuance of the Note to Labrys Fund LP, the Company issued to the Note Purchaser 55,250 shares of its common stock as commitment shares for the issuance of the note. These shares were valued at $0.19 per share for a total value of $10,498.
On May 27, 2018, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement with a consultant through which the consultant agreed to return 36,364 shares of common stock to the Company. The 36,364 shares were returned to the Company and were immediately cancelled.
On June 28, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Justin Wilson per a consulting agreement. These shares were payment for services and were valued at $0.1601 per share for a total value of $16,010.
On July 3, 2018, 100,000 shares of common stock were issued to a member of the board of directors of the Company as part of a settlement agreement for consulting services. These shares were valued at $0.1601 per share for a value of $16,010. The Company recognized a loss on this settlement of $8,510 and reduced payables by $7,500.
On July 18, 2018, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock for $14,500 in cash. These shares were valued at $0.725 per share.
On September 24, 2018, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement with a consultant through which the consultant agreed to return 450,000 shares of common stock to the Company. The 450,000 shares were returned to the Company and were immediately cancelled.
On September 28, 2018, 600,000 shares of common stock were issued to officers, former officers and members of the board of directors of the Company as payment for consulting services performed. These shares were valued at $0.1891 per share for a value of $113,460.
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On October 26, 2018, in connection with the issuance of the Note to Labrys Fund LP, the Company issued to the Note Purchaser 235,000 shares of its common stock as commitment shares for the issuance of the note. These shares were valued at $0.12 per share for a total value of $28,200.
On December 7, 2018, in connection with the issuance of the Note to LG Capital Funding, LLC, the Company issued to the Note Purchaser 39,473 shares of its common stock as commitment shares for the issuance of the note. These shares were valued at $0.19 per share for a total value of $7,499.
Warrants
On July 1, 2017, the Company issued 400,000 warrants associated with an investor relations agreement to Red Cloud Klondike Strike, Inc. The warrants have a two year life and are exercisable at 100,000 warrants at $0.55 per share, 100,000 warrants at $0.65 per share and 200,000 warrants at $0.75 per share.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, 34,048 three year warrants expired without being exercised. These warrants had an exercise price of $4.95.
On January 1, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 warrants associated with the issuance of a convertible note payable to Crown Bridge Partners, LLC. The warrants have a five year life and are exercisable at $0.75 per share.
On May 11, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 warrants associated with the issuance of a convertible note payable to Crown Bridge Partners, LLC. The warrants have a five year life and are exercisable at $0.75 per share.
On October 25, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 warrants associated with the issuance of a convertible note payable to Crown Bridge Partners, LLC. The warrants have a five year life and are exercisable at $0.75 per share.
The following tables summarize the warrant activity during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017:
Stock Warrants | Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Exercise Price | ||||||
Balance at December 31, 2016 | 277,685 | $ | 3.08 | |||||
Granted | 500,000 | 0.70 | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | (34,048 | ) | 4.95 | |||||
Balance at December 31, 2017 | 743,637 | 1.28 | ||||||
Granted | 300,000 | 0.75 | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | - | - | ||||||
Balance at December 31, 2018 | 1,043,637 | $ | 1.12 |
2018 Outstanding Warrants | Warrants Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Exercise Price |
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$ | 0.50 - 6.88 | 1,043,637 | 1.62 years | $ | 1.12 | 1,043,637 | $ | 1.12 |
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14. Net Loss Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options, warrants, and convertible securities to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, if not anti-dilutive. The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted computation of net income per share:
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2018 | 2017 | |||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (5,627,050 | ) | $ | (3,384,527 | ) | ||
Non-Controlling Interest | 1,036 | 369 | ||||||
Loss available to Controlling Shareholders | $ | (5,626,014 | ) | $ | (3,384,158 | ) | ||
Denominator: | ||||||||
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 53,501,213 | 51,635,405 | ||||||
Effect of Dilutive Securities | - | - | ||||||
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 53,501,213 | 51,635,405 | ||||||
Net Loss per Common Share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||
Diluted | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) |
15. Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB Codification Topic 740-10-25 (“ASC 740-10-25”). Under ASC 740-10-25, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under ASC 740-10-25, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
The provision for income tax expense (recovery) is comprised the following amounts:
2018 | 2017 | |||||||
Expected income tax (recovery) expense at the statutory rate of 34% | $ | (1,913,197 | ) | $ | (1,150,739 | ) | ||
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes (net of other amounts deductible for tax purposes) | 1,971 | 2,166 | ||||||
Change in valuation allowance | 1,911,226 | 1,148,573 | ||||||
Provision for income taxes | $ | - | $ | - |
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The components of deferred income tax in the accompanying balance sheets are as follows:
Deferred income tax asset: | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Net operating loss carry-forwards | $ | 7,277,496 | $ | 4,562,365 | ||||
Section 195 Startup Costs | 1,393,346 | 1,393,346 | ||||||
Other | - | - | ||||||
Debt Discount | (859,485 | ) | (245,244 | ) | ||||
Derivative Liability | (333,051 | ) | (143,387 | ) | ||||
Mineral Property | - | - | ||||||
Valuation allowance | (7,478,306 | ) | (5,567,080 | ) | ||||
Deferred income taxes | $ | - | $ | - |
As of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately $7,277,500 and $4,562,000 million, respectively. A portion of the federal amount, $1,710,000, is subject to an annual limitation of approximately $17,000 as a result of a change in the Company’s ownership through February 2013, as defined by Federal Internal Revenue Code Section 382 and the related income tax regulations. As a result of the 20-year federal carryforward period and the limitation, approximately, $1,400,000 of the net operating loss will expire unutilized. These net operating loss carry-forwards will expire through the year ending 2038.
The valuation allowance was established to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount that will more likely than not be realized. This is necessary due to the Company’s continued operating losses and the uncertainty of the Company’s ability to utilize all of the net operating loss carry-forwards before they will expire through the year 2038.
The Company is subject to income tax in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. The Company has not been audited by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service in connection with income taxes. The Company’s tax years beginning with the year ended June 30, 2011 through December 31, 2018 generally remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service until its net operating loss carryforwards are utilized and the applicable statutes of limitation have expired.
16. Related Party Transactions
Consulting Agreement – In February 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a stockholder/director. The Company agreed to pay $18,000 per month for twelve months. This agreement was renegotiated in October 2017 and the Company agreed to pay the stockholder/director $25,000 per month starting in October 2017. This agreement was superseded by an Employment Agreement as of July 1, 2018 (see Employment Agreements below). As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed $1,035,000 to the stockholder/director in accrued consulting fees.
Employment Agreements – Effective as of December 31, 2017, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement with Michael Ahlin through which he agreed to receive 20,000 shares of common stock in exchange for waiving all amounts owed by the Company.
Mr. Cluff currently serves as a director of the Company and has a separate agreement as a consultant of the Company effective as of October 2, 2015.
The Company has an employment agreement with its chief executive officer, Trent D’Ambrosio. The employment agreement was effective as of July 1, 2018 and provides for compensation of $450,000 annually. Additionally, the employment agreement provides for equity compensation to be issued valued at $5,000 per month and an optional annual bonus of up to $4,500,000 to be determined by the Board of Directors.
Notes Payable – The Company took several short-term notes payable from related parties during 2017. The Company received $1,813,200 in cash from related parties and paid out $2,550,006 in cash to related parties on notes payable.
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17. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company at times is subject to other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. The following is a summary of pending or threatened lawsuits that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the results of operations of the Company.
On January 26, 2017, the Company was served a copy of a complaint filed by Danzig Ltd. (“Danzig”) and Brett Bertolami (“Bertolami”) in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Statesville Division. This matter was dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction in an Order and Judgment dated March 28, 2018.
On June 12, 2017, Danzig Ltd, filed an arbitration in Boston, Massachusetts, with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) against the Company and two if its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin). Messrs. D’Ambrosio and Ahlin were dismissed on the ground that they were not proper parties to the Arbitration. A hearing occurred the week of April 9, 2018. On October 24, 2018, a Final Award was issued dismissing all claims asserted by Danzig against Inception and awarding Inception $361,710.74 in fees and costs.
On July 20, 2017, Elliott Foxcroft filed an AAA arbitration in Salt Lake City, Utah, against the Company and two if its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin). On November 16, 2018, Order No. 7 Dismissing Claims of Claimant [Foxcroft] with Prejudice Under AAA Rule 57, and Granting Motion to Dismiss [Inception’s] Counterclaims without Prejudice was entered. This concluded this arbitration as the claims asserted by Foxcroft against Inception were dismissed with prejudice, and Inception’s claims were dismissed without prejudice.
On August 22, 2017, the Company and two of its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin) filed a complaint against Danzig Ltd., Elliott Foxcroft, and Brett Bertolami in the United States District Court, District of Utah, Central Division. On November 29, 2018 the United States District Court for the District of Utah entered an order denying Inception’s motion to dismiss Defendants’ Counterclaim but required the Defendants (Danzig, ltd, Bertalomi, and Foxcroft) to file a more definite statement of their claims by December 14, 2018. The ordered filing was not made and Inception filed another motion to dismiss. The dismissal of the counterclaim with prejudice was entered on January 15, 2019. A final Amended Judgment in a Civil Case was entered in the case on February 13, 2019 which also included confirmation of the order and award entered in the Boston and Salt Lake arbitrations, respectively.
One of the Company’s subsidiaries, Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V., has been served with notice of a labor dispute brought in Honduras by one of the Company’s former employees. The complaint alleges that the former employee was terminated from his position with the Company’s subsidiary and is entitled to certain statutory compensation. The Company has responded with its assertion that the employee voluntarily resigned and was not involuntarily terminated. The case was heard in Honduras by a labor judge and the Company has appealed the ruling in this case.
In the opinion of management, as of December 31, 2017, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such matters, if any, is not likely to have a material impact on the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations or liquidity. However, as the outcome of litigation and other claims is difficult to predict significant changes in the estimated exposures could exist.
18. Concentrations
We generally sell a significant portion of our mineral production to a relatively small number of customers. For the year ended December 31, 2018, most of our consolidated product revenues were attributable to A-Mark Precious Metals and to Asahi Refining, Inc., our current and only two customers as of December 31, 2018. We are not dependent upon any one purchaser and have alternative purchasers readily available at competitive market prices if there is a disruption in services or other events that cause us to search for other ways to sell our production.
The Company currently is producing all of its precious metals from one mine located in Honduras. This location has most of the Company’s fixed assets and inventories. It would cause considerable disruption to the Company’s operations and revenue if this mine was disrupted or closed.
19. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events, in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events,” through April 1, 2019, the date which the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued and there are no material subsequent events, except as noted below.
On January 14, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with LABRYS FUND, LP (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $282,000. The Note has a maturity date of July 14, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The total net proceeds the Company received was $253,800 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $28,200). The Company has the right to prepay the Note, provided it makes a payment to the Purchaser as set forth in the Note within 180 days of its Issue Date. The transactions described above closed on January 14, 2019. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser 1,000,000 shares of its common stock (the “Returnable Shares”) that shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of $0.11 as set forth in the Note, subject to adjustment as set forth in the Note if the Note is in Default. The Default Note Conversion Price is a 45% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 30 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount on all future conversions. The Company issued 130,000 shares of common stock in connection with this note as commitment shares.
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ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The expenses relating to the registration of the securities will be borne by the Registrant. Such expenses are estimated to be as follows: The following table sets forth an itemized statement of all cash expenses in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities being registered:
SEC registration fee* | $ | 817.80 | ||
Legal fees | $ | 12,500.00 | ||
Accounting fees and expense | $ | 1,500.00 | ||
Transfer agent fee | $ | 500.00 | ||
Miscellaneous | $ | 1,000.00 | ||
Total | $ |
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ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Reference is made to “Certain Related Party Transactions” and “Description of Securities” contained in the Prospectus relating to the indemnification of Registrant’s officers, directors, stockholders, employees and affiliates. The Registrant is prohibited from indemnifying its affiliates for liabilities resulting from violations or alleged violations of the Securities Act of 1933 or any state securities laws in connection with the issuance or sale of the shares of common stock, except in the case of successful defense of an action in which such violations are alleged, and then only if a court approves such indemnification after being appraised of relevant regulatory positions on indemnification.
Specifically, each director or officer of Registrant will be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the director or officer in connection with the defense or settlement of any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, in which he is involved by reason of the fact that he is or was a director or officer of Registrant; such indemnification, of course, is conditioned upon such officer or director having acted in good faith and in a manner that he reasonably believed to be in the best interests of Registrant and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, if he had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. If, however, any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding is by or in the right of Registrant, the director or officer shall not be indemnified in respect to any claim, issue or matter as to which he is adjudged to be liable to us unless a court determines otherwise.
The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of any statutes referred to below and the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Registrant.
NRS Section 78.7502 provides that a corporation shall indemnify any director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with any the defense to the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to Section 78.7502(1) or 78.7502(2), or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein.
NRS 78.7502(1) provides that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, except an action by or in the right of the corporation, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the action, suit or proceeding if he: (a) is not liable pursuant to NRS 78.138; or (b) acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.
NRS Section 78.7502(2) provides that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses, including amounts paid in settlement and attorneys’ fees actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of the action or suit if he: (a) is not liable pursuant to NRS 78.138; or (b) acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation. Indemnification may not be made for any claim, issue or matter as to which such a person has been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals there from, to be liable to the corporation or for amounts paid in settlement to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought or other court of competent jurisdiction determines upon application that in view of all the circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court deems proper.
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NRS Section 78.747 provides that except as otherwise provided by specific statute, no director or officer of a corporation is individually liable for a debt or liability of the corporation, unless the director or officer acts as the alter ego of the corporation. The court as a matter of law must determine the question of whether a director or officer acts as the alter ego of a corporation.
Article V of the Registrant’s Bylaws provides for the indemnification of its directors and officers who were or are a party or are threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit based on their position with the Company if the individual acted in good faith and in a manner not opposed to the best interests of the Company. No indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Company unless a court determines indemnification is fair and reasonable.
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
On July 15, 2016, the Company issued 9,090 shares of common stock to Jonathan Shane per a negotiated debt settlement agreement. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On July 29, 2016, 881,057 shares of common stock were issued for the conversion of debt obligation to Trent D’Ambrosio. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On August 8, 2016, the Company issued 150,000 shares of common stock to Red Rock Marketing Media, Inc. pursuant to a consulting agreement. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On September 6, 2016, the Company issued 150,000 shares of common stock per the consulting agreement with Red Rock Marketing Media, Inc. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On October 3, 2016, the Company issued 150,000 shares of common stock per the consulting agreement with Red Rock Marketing Media, Inc. These shares were valued at $0.57 per share for a value of $85,500. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On December 30, 2016, 500,000 shares of common stock were issued for the conversion of debt obligation to related parties. These shares were valued at $0.63 per share for a total of $315,000. The amount of the debt converted was $100,000 and the Company recognized a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $215,000. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On December 30, 2016, 615,000 shares of common stock were issued to officers, former officers and members of the board of directors of the Company as payment for consulting services performed. These shares were valued at $0.4353 per share for a value of $267,791. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On December 30, 2016, the Company issued 51 shares of preferred Series A stock to the chief executive officer for services rendered.
On January 20, 2017, 15,000 shares of common stock were issued to Brunson Chandler & Jones PLLC as payment for legal services performed for the Company in December 2016. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On March 8, 2017, 127,910 shares of common stock were issued to Labrys Fund LP as a refundable security deposit for funds loaned to the Company. These shares will be returned to the Company if the Company does not default on the loan. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
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On July 21, 2017, 600,000 shares of common stock were issued for the conversion of debt obligation to MDL Ventures LLC assigned to Trent D’Ambrosio. The amount of the debt converted was $150,000. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On August 13, 2017, 20,000 shares of common stock were issued to Sandeep Sull as payment for web development services performed for the Company through August 13, 2017. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On August 21, 2017, 57,891 shares of common stock were issued to Red Cloud Klondike Strike, Inc. as payment for investor relations services performed from April 2017 through July 2017. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On August 23, 2017, Labrys Fund LP returned 127,910 shares of common stock of the Company that were being held as a security deposit.
On August 23, 2017, 200,000 shares of common stock of the Company were issued to John Bushnell for a cash payment of $35,000 or $0.175 per share. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On August 31, 2017, 80,000 shares of common stock of the Company were issued to John Bushnell for a cash payment of $14,000 or $0.175 per share. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On January 1, 2018, 600,000 shares of common stock were issued to Trent D’Ambrosio as payment for services performed for the Company. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On January 1, 2018, 50,000 shares of common stock were issued to Whit Cluff as payment for services performed for the Company. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On January 1, 2018, 10,000 shares of common stock were issued to Rod Sperry as payment for services performed for the Company. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On January 1, 2018, 100,000 shares of common stock were issued to Kyle Pickar as payment for services performed for the Company. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On January 1, 2018, 20,000 shares of common stock were issued to Michael Ahlin as a settlement for all amounts owed to him by the Company. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
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On January 30, 2018, 250,000 shares of common stock of the Company were issued to John Bushnell for a cash payment of $27,500 or $0.11 per share. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On May 25, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Labrys Fund, LP (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued a Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate principal amount of $114,500. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser 316,298 shares of its common stock as a refundable security deposit for funds loaned to the Company. These shares will be returned to the Company if the Company does not default on the loan.
In connection with the issuance of the Note to Labrys Fund LP, the Company issued to the Note Purchaser 55,250 shares of its common stock as commitment shares for the issuance of the note. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On June 28, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Justin Wilson for services rendered as a consultant. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On July 3, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to its director, Whitney Cluff. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On July 19, 2018, 200,000 shares of common stock of the Company were issued to John Bushnell for a cash payment of $14,500 or $0.725 per share. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On September 26, 2018, 450,000 shares of common stock of the company once issued to Red Rock Marketing and Media, Inc. were cancelled pursuant to a court order obtained by the Company.
On September 28, 2018, the Company issued shares of common stock to its directors, officer, and certain consultants for their service to the Company. Trent D’Ambrosio was issued 500,000 shares of common stock, Whitney Cluff was issued 25,000 shares of common stock, Rodney Sperry was issued 25,000 shares of common stock and Kyle Pickard was issued 50,000 shares of common stock. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On October 22, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD., pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $63,000. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On October 23, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to EMA Financial, in the principal amount of $75,000 due on July 23, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On October 25, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to Crown Bridge Partners, in the principal amount of $55,000 due on October 25, 2019 and bears 5% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On October 26, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with LABRYS FUND, LP, pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000. The Note has a maturity date of April 26, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser 1,362,398 shares of its common stock (the “Returnable Shares”) that shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied. The Company issued 235,000 shares of common stock in connection with this note. The Note and the Returnable Shares were issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
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On November 7, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Coolidge Capital, LLC, pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $75,000. The Note has a maturity date of August 7, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise.The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On November 9, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to JSJ Investments, in the principal amount of $100,000 due on November 9, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On November 26, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to Morningview Financial, in the principal amount of $55,000 due on November 26, 2019 that bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On November 28, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to GS Capital Partners, in the principal amount of $200,000 due on November 28, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On December 4, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to Auctus Fund, in the principal amount of $125,000 due on September 4, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On December 7, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to LG Capital Funding in the principal amount of $100,000 due on December 7, 2019 that bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Company issued 39,473 shares of common stock in connection with this note. The Note and the Shares issued in connection with this Note were issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On December 12, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to Eagle Equities, LLC, in the principal amount of $103,000 due on December 12, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On January 10, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to Scotia International of Nevada, Inc. (“Scotia”), in the principal amount of $400,000 due on January 10, 2022 and bears 6% per annum interest, due at maturity. The Note was issued as part of a buyout agreement on the net smelter royalty due Scotia on the precious metals mined from the Company’s mining operation in Honduras. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at $0.50 per share as long as the Company’s common stock’s bid price is less than $0.75 per share. If the bid price is more than $0.75 per share, then Scotia may elect to convert at the average bid price of the common stock during the 10 trading day period prior to conversion. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On January 11, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $53,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $50,000 (less an original issue discount of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of October 30, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
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On January 14, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with LABRYS FUND, LP, pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate principal amount of $282,000. The Note has a maturity date of July 14, 2019 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser 1,000,000 shares of its common stock (the “Returnable Shares”) that shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied. The Company issued 130,000 shares of common stock in connection with this note. The Note and the Returnable Shares were issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On January 14, 2019, the Company issued 130,000 shares of common stock of the Company were issued to Labrys Fund LP in connection with a Securities Purchase Agreement. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On January 23, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to GS Capital Partners in the principal amount of $100,000 due on February 23, 2020 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $95,000 (less an original issue discount of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On January 28, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to One 44 Capital, LLC, in the principal amount of $100,000 due on January 28, 2020 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $95,000 (less an original issue discount of $5,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On February 5, 2019, 100,000 shares of common stock of the Company were issued to Whitney Cluff as part of a conversion agreement for consulting services. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration provided by Sections 3(a)(9) and 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act as the common stock was issued in exchange for debt of the Company held by each shareholder, there was no additional consideration for the exchange and there was no remuneration for the solicitation of the exchange.
On February 5, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to JSJ Investments, in the principal amount of $100,000 due on February 5, 2020 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $98,000 (less an original issue discount of $2,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On February 12, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note to Coventry Enterprises, LLC in the principal amount of $50,000 due on February 12, 2020 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $47,500 (less an original issue discount of $2,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. The Note was issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On March 12, 2019, 500,000 shares of common stock were issued to Trent D’Ambrosio as payment for services performed for the Company. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On March 12, 2019, 75,000 shares of common stock were issued to Whitney Cluff as payment for services performed for the Company. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
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On March 12, 2019, 25,000 shares of common stock were issued to Rod Sperry as payment for services performed for the Company. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On March 12, 2019, 50,000 shares of common stock were issued to Kyle Pickard as payment for services performed for the Company. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On March 28, 2019, 375,000 shares of common stock of the Company were issued to Richard Bass Jr. for a cash payment of $48,750 or $0.13 per share. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
On May 22, 2019, 2,200,000 shares of common stock were issued to Rock Mills Capital Partners as payment for services performed for the Company as a consultant. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)(1)(2) | Financial Statements. See the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 contained in Item 8 above which are incorporated herein by this reference. |
(a)(3) | Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of this registration statement: |
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10.6 | Consulting Agreement by and between the Company and Michael Ahlin dated January 1, 2017 (13) | |
10.8 | Debt Exchange Agreement by and between Gold American Mining Corp. and Brett Bertolami dated February 25, 2013 (6) | |
10.9 | Agreement by and between Crawford Cattle Company LLC, as seller, and, Inception Mining Inc., as Buyer dated as of August 30, 2013 (7) | |
10.10 | Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 4, 2015 (11) | |
10.11 | Addendum to Agreement and Plan of Merger (11) | |
10.12 | List of Subsidiaries (12) | |
10.13 | Joint Venture Agreement with Corpus Mining and Exploration, LTD dated as of October 1, 2017. (15) | |
10.14 | Restated Employment Agreement with Trent D’Ambrosio* | |
10.15 | Note Purchase Agreement dated May 20, 2019* | |
10.16 | Senior Secured Redeemable Convertible Note dated as of May 20, 2019, LLC* | |
10.17 | Warrant issued on May 20, 2019* | |
23.1 | Consent of Counsel (Brunson Chandler & Jones, PLLC)* Filed herewith, included in Exhibit 5.1 | |
23.2 | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Sadler Gibb & Associates, LLC)* Filed herewith. | |
* | Filed herewith. | |
(1) | Incorporated by reference from Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on October 31, 2007. | |
(2) | Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2010. | |
(3) | Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 28, 2010. | |
(4) | Incorporated by reference from Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 20, 2013. | |
(5) | Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 5, 2013. | |
(6) | Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2013. | |
(7) | Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 6, 2013. | |
(8) | Incorporated by reference from Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on June 20, 2014. | |
(9) | Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2014. | |
(10) | Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 7, 2014. | |
(11) | Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 7, 2015. | |
(12) | Incorporated by reference from the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on May 3, 2016. | |
(13) | Incorporated by reference from the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 17, 2017. | |
(14) | Incorporated by reference from the Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 16, 2017. | |
(15) | Incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 19, 2017. |
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UNDERTAKINGS
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes
1. | To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement: |
i. | To include any Prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; | |
ii. | To reflect in the Prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of Prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement. | |
iii. | To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement; |
2. | That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. | |
3. | To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering. | |
4. | That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities: The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser: |
i. | Any Preliminary Prospectus or Prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; | |
ii. | Any free writing Prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant; | |
iii. | The portion of any other free writing Prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and | |
iv. | Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser. |
5. | That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser: Each Prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than Prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or Prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or Prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or Prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use. |
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the corporation in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by a controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and will be governed by the final adjudication of such case.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the Undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Murray, Utah on the 29th day of May, 2019.
INCEPTION MINING INC. | ||
Date: June 3, 2019 | By: | /s/ Trent D’Ambrosio |
Trent D’Ambrosio | ||
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Signatures/Title | Date | |
/s/ Trent D’Ambrosio | June 3 , 2019 | |
Trent D’Ambrosio, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer | ||
/s/ Whit Cluff | June 3 , 2019 | |
Whit Cluff, Director |
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OPINION AND CONSENT OF BRUNSON CHANDLER & JONES, PLLC
June 3, 2019
Inception Mining Inc.
5330 South 900 East
Suite 280
Murray, Utah 84117
Re: |
Registration Statement on Form S-1 Inception Mining Inc., a Nevada corporation |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as counsel for Inception Mining Inc. (the “Company”) in connection with the registration of 25,846,154 shares of common stock of the Company (the “Offering Shares”) to be issued to the Selling Shareholder on the terms and conditions set forth in the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 being filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Registration Statement”).
In rendering the opinion expressed below, we have assumed, with your permission and without independent verification or investigation:
1. That all signatures on documents we have examined in connection herewith are genuine and that all items submitted to us as original are authentic and all items submitted to us as copies conform with originals;
2. Except for the documents stated herein, there are no documents or agreements between the Company and/or any third parties which would expand or otherwise modify the respective rights and obligations of the parties as set forth in the documents referred to herein or which would have an effect on the opinion;
3. That as to all factual matters, each of the representations and warranties contained in the documents referred to herein is true, accurate and complete in all material respects, and the opinion expressed herein is given in reliance thereon.
We have examined the Registration Statement and various other documents, books, records, instruments and certificates of public officials, directors, executive officers and agents of the Company, and have made such investigations as we have deemed reasonable, necessary or prudent under the circumstances. Also, in rendering this opinion, we have reviewed various statutes and judicial precedent as we have deemed relevant or necessary.
Based on the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:
1. The Company is a corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Nevada.
2. The Offering Shares covered by the Registration Statement to be sold pursuant to the terms of the Registration Statement and Transaction Documents, when issued by the Company, will be duly authorized, and, upon the sale thereof as contemplated in the Registration Statement, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
The opinions set forth above are subject to the following exceptions, limitations and qualifications: (i) the effect of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to or affecting the rights and remedies of creditors; (ii) the effect of general principles of equity, whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law, and the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought; and (iii) the unenforceability under certain circumstances under law or court decisions of provisions providing for the indemnification of or contribution to a party with respect to a liability where such indemnification or contribution is contrary to public policy. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update our opinions herein, regardless of whether changes in such facts or laws come to our attention after the date hereof.
We hereby consent to be named in the Prospectus forming Part I of the aforesaid Registration Statement under the caption, “Interest of Named Experts and Counsel,” and the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. In providing this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder, including Item 509 of Regulation S-K.
Very truly yours, | |
/s/ Brunson Chandler & Jones, PLLC | |
BRUNSON CHANDLER & JONES, PLLC |
RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT APRIL 2019
This Restated Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of April 1, 2019 is by and between Inception Mining Inc., a Nevada Corporation (the “Company”) and Trent D’Ambrosio (hereinafter referred to as the “Executive”). This Agreement restates in full, supersedes and replaces the Employment Agreement entered into between the Executive and the Company on February 25, 2013 that was later amended in part on August 1, 2015 and October 2018 and all other prior employment agreements.
The Company desires that the Executive perform services for the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein. The executive will have significant access to information concerning the Company and its business. The disclosure of such information or the engaging in competitive activities would cause substantial harm to the Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Term . The initial term of this Agreement (the “Initial Term”) was effective as of April 1, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), and continue for sixty (60) months thereafter (unless this Agreement is terminated earlier in accordance with Section 10 below). Upon the expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement may be automatically renewed for consecutive twelve-month terms, unless a party hereto gives the other party written notice of non-renewal, which notice must be received no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Term. The Initial Term, together with any extension thereof, is sometimes referred to herein as the “Term.” Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 1, the parties intend for this employment arrangement to constitute employment at will and that the Executive may terminate his employment, or be terminated by the Company, for any reason, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice.
2. Duties . The Executive will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company and shall have duties of an executive nature that are attendant to his position as described in the bylaws of the Company and as may be reasonably assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”). Exhibit A hereto defines the basic role and responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer and acting Chief Financial Officer. The Executive will report to the Board and nothing herein shall interfere with or limit the oversight responsibilities of the Board. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive and the Board, the Executive’s principal base of operation will be in the Murray, Utah region, with reasonable travel to the Clavo Rico mine in Honduras and other travel as necessary.
3. Full-Time; Best Efforts . The Executive shall use his best efforts to promote the interests of the Company and shall devote his full business time and efforts to its business and affairs and shall not provide management services to any other company or otherwise engage in business activities that would reasonably be expected to materially interfere with the performance of the Executive’s duties, services and responsibilities hereunder.
4. Compensation and Benefits . During the Term, the Executive will receive the following compensation and benefits (collectively the “Compensation”):
(a) Base Salary . The Executive shall be paid Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) annually during the Term as base salary (the “Base Salary”), payable when possible by the company at the Board of Directors’ discretion. Upon approval by the Executive, partial payments may be delivered and accepted. Any unpaid annual compensation will be accrued and owed to the Executive. The Base Salary may from time to time be adjusted by the Board in its discretion as negotiated with the Executive. The Company shall pay, on behalf of the Executive, certain taxes and fees otherwise owed by the Executive.
(d) Benefits . In addition to the Base Salary and Monthly and Annual Bonus payments, the Executive will also be entitled to receive health, welfare, and fringe benefits that are generally available to the Company’s management employees in accordance with the then existing terms and conditions of the Company’s policies, to be extended to the Executive’s eligible dependents when applicable. The Executive will be entitled to reimbursement of all reasonable expenses incurred by him in his performance of services on behalf of the Company hereunder, subject to the presentation of appropriate documentation and other reimbursement policies generally applicable to the Company’s management employees.
(e) Withholding . The Company will withhold from Compensation payable hereunder all applicable federal, state, and local withholding taxes.
5. Confidentiality . The Executive agrees that during the Term and thereafter:
(a) The Executive has not and will not at any time, directly or indirectly, disclose or divulge any Confidential Information (as hereinafter defined), except as reasonably necessary or advisable in connection with the performance of the Executive’s duties for the Company, or except to the extent required by law (but only after the Executive, to the extent practicable given the nature of the legal requirement, has provided the Company with reasonable notice and opportunity to take action against any legally required disclosure). As used herein, “Confidential Information” means all information concerning the business of the Company or of any of its subsidiaries (“Related Companies”), or any customer or vendor of any of the Related Companies (whether or not subject to copyright, patent or other intellectual property protection), that has an independent economic value from not being readily known, is not ascertainable by proper means by others and is not generally known to the public, or which would constitute a trade secret as may be defined by the Uniform Trade Secrets Act or under the laws governing this Agreement, and any oral, electronic or written communications thereof, including, but not limited to, specifications, designs, concepts, plans, programs, software, other developments relating to products and services, proposal plans, marketing data and financial information, and all copies and tangible embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium); provided, that Confidential Information shall not include any information that is publicly available through no fault of the Executive or disclosed pursuant to applicable securities laws.
(b) The Executive has not and shall not make use whatsoever, directly or indirectly, of any Confidential Information at any time, except as reasonably necessary or advisable in connection with the performance of the Executive’s duties for the Company.
(c) Upon the Company’s request at any time and for any reason, the Executive shall immediately deliver to the Company all materials (whether in electronic or hard copy form) in the Executive’s possession which contain or relate to Confidential Information.
(d) When in possession of Confidential Information, the Executive will not engage in any transaction in the Company’s securities.
6. Intellectual Property .
(a) All inventions, modifications, discoveries, designs, developments, improvements, processes, software programs, works of authorship, documentation, formulae, data, techniques, know-how, secrets or intellectual property rights or any interest therein (collectively the “Developments”) made by the Executive, either alone or in conjunction with others, at any time or at any place during his service with the Company, whether or not reduced to writing or practice during such period, which relate to the business in which any Related Company is then engaged or in which any Related Company then intends to engage, shall be and hereby are the exclusive property of the Company without any further compensation to the Executive. Any Developments employed and made by the Executive, either solely or jointly with others, within six months following the termination of the Executive’s services hereunder that relate to the Company’s actual day-to-day operations or core competencies in which the Executive was actively involved, shall be irrefutable presumed to have been made in the course of such employment with the use of the Company’s time, materials or facilities. In addition, without limiting the generality of the prior sentence, all Developments which are copyrightable work by the Executive are intended to be “work made for hire” as defined in Section 101 of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, and shall be and hereby are the property of the Company without any further compensation to the Executive.
(b) If, and to the extent, any of the Developments is not considered a “work made for hire,” the Executive shall, without further compensation, assign to the Company and does hereby assign to the Company, the Executive’s entire right, title, and interest in and to all Developments. At the Company’s expense and at the Company’s request, the Executive shall provide reasonable assistance and cooperation, including, without limitation, the execution of documents in order to obtain, enforce, defend, and/or maintain the Company’s proprietary rights in the Developments throughout the world. The Executive hereby irrevocably designates and appoints the Company and its duly authorized officers and agents as the Executive’s agent and attorney-in-fact (which designation and appointment shall be deemed coupled with an interest and shall survive the Executive’s death or incapacity), to act for and in the Executive’s behalf to execute and file any such applications, extensions or renewals and to do all other lawfully permitted acts to further the prosecution and issuance of such letters patent, other intellectual property registrations or filings, or such other similar documents, with the same legal force and effect as if executed by the Executive.
7. Noncompetition . The Executive acknowledges and agrees that in the performance of this Agreement, he will be brought into frequent contact, either in person, by telephone, through electronic means or through the mails, with existing and potential customers and/or partners of the Company. The Executive also acknowledged that any Confidential Information learned by him during the Term has been developed by the Company through substantial expenditures of time and money and constitutes valuable and unique property of the Company. The Executive further understands and agrees that the foregoing makes it necessary, for the protection of the Company’s business, that the Executive not compete with the Company during the Term and not Compete with the Company for a reasonable period after the Term, as further described in the following provisions. Accordingly, the Executive agrees that so long as he is an employee of the Company and for 12 months thereafter:
(a) The Executive will not, directly or indirectly, individually or as a consultant to, or employee, officer, director, manager, stockholder, partner, member or other owner or participant in any business entity, other than the Company or a Related Company, engage in or assist any other person or entity to engage in any business which directly or indirectly competes with any business in which the Company or Related Company is engaging or in which the Company or Related Company plans to engage or is actively evaluating engaging, during or at the time of the termination of the Executive’s engagement hereunder, anywhere in the United States or anywhere else in the world where the Company or any Related Company does business, or plans to do business or is actively evaluating doing business; provided that nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Executive from being a passive owner of less than one percent (1%) of the outstanding stock or any class of securities of any corporation or other entity that is publicly traded or privately held; and
(b) The Executive will not, directly or indirectly, individually or as a consultant to, or employee, officer, director, manager, stockholder, partner, member or other owner or participant in any business entity solicit or endeavor to entice away from the Company or any Related Company, or offer employment or any consulting arrangement to, or otherwise materially interfere with the business relationship of the Company or any Related Company with, any person or entity who is, or was within the one-year period immediately prior to the termination of the Executive’s engagement hereunder, (i) employed by or a consultant to the Company or any Related Company or (ii) a customer or client of, supplier to or other party having material business relations with the Company or any Related Company.
8. Remedies . Without limiting the remedies available to the Company and any Related Company, the Executive acknowledges that a breach of any of the covenants contained in Sections 5, 6, and 7 herein could result in irreparable injury to the Company and, as applicable, a Related Company, for which there might be no adequate remedy at law, and that, in the event of such a breach or threat thereof, the Company and any affected Related Company, as the case may be, shall be entitled to obtain a temporary restraining order and/or a preliminary injunction and a permanent injunction restraining the Executive from engaging in any activities prohibited by Sections 5, 6, and 7 herein or such other equitable relief as may be required to enforce specifically any of the covenants of Sections 5, 6, and 7 herein. The foregoing provisions and the provisions of Sections 5, 6, and 7 herein shall survive the Term of this Agreement and the termination of the Executive’s engagement hereunder, and shall continue thereafter in full force and effect.
9. Recordings . The Executive hereby gives the Company and its assigns permission to capture and record his image or likeness by means of photograph, facial imaging or similar means (“Recordings”); to make reasonable edits to these Recordings at its discretion and to incorporate these Recordings into publications, brochures, databases, or any other media (“Publications”); and to use such Recordings and Publications for the limited purposes of marketing, publicizing, or otherwise promoting the products and/or services of the Company or any of its affiliates.
10. Termination . The engagement of the Executive under this Agreement may be terminated prior to the end of any Term upon thirty (30) days’ written notice by either party for any reason. Additionally, the termination of the Executive’s engagement may occur as described below:
As an at-will employee, we will offer you the following terms:
(a) By Death . Your employment shall terminate automatically upon your death. The Company shall pay to your beneficiaries or estate, as appropriate, any compensation then due and owing, including payment for accrued bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement or other Agreements, including without limitation the ability to exercise any vested and exercisable options or convertible promissory notes held by you or your heirs. Thereafter, all obligations of Company under this Agreement shall cease. Nothing in this Section 10(a) shall affect any entitlement of your heirs to the benefits of any life insurance plan or other applicable benefits.
(b) By Disability . For purposes of this Agreement, “disability” means you have a mental or physical impairment that is expected to result in death or that has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of three (3) months or more and that causes you to be unable to perform your duties under this Agreement or to be engaged in any substantial gainful activity. If you experience such a disability, then, to the extent permitted by law, the Company may terminate your employment upon sixty (60) days’ advance written notice. Termination by disability shall be determined by a physician selected by the Board of Directors. If such physician is unable to schedule an appointment with you within ten business days of the Board of Directors’ written request, the Board of Directors, at its sole discretion, is authorized to determine whether your disability has occurred. The Company shall pay you all compensation to which you are entitled up through the last business day of the notice period, including payment for accrued unused vacation, expense reimbursement, if any, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement; thereafter, all obligations of Company under this Agreement shall cease. Nothing in this Section 10(b) shall affect your rights under any applicable Company disability plan (if then in effect).
(c) By Change of Control . In the event of an acquisition of the Company or substantially all of the Company’s assets in connection with which your employment is either involuntarily terminated without cause or voluntarily terminated as a result of a material diminution in responsibilities, the Company shall pay you your full salary and bonus override through the full term of this Agreement as well as all other unpaid amounts, if any, to which you are entitled as of the date of termination under any compensation plan or program of the Company, within ten days of the closing of the transaction constituting a change of control.
(d) For Cause Termination . The Board may terminate Executive’s employment with the Company for Cause, as defined in the following sentence. For purposes of this Agreement, (1) “ Cause ” means: (a) an act of dishonesty in the course of employment that is detrimental to the best interests of the Company or any of its affiliates; (b) willful conduct of Executive involving any immoral acts that impairs the reputation of the Company or any of its affiliates; (c) willful disloyalty to the Company; (d) willful refusal or failure of Executive to obey the lawful directions of the Board or the Chairman and CEO; (e) the neglect of duties and responsibilities assigned to Executive; (f) the indictment of Executive of any felony under federal, state or local law or a reasonable determination of the Board that Executive engaged in the act of sexual harassment or violated Federal securities laws; (g) the repeated use by Executive of a controlled substance without a prescription or the repeated use of alcohol that impairs Executive’s ability to carry out his duties and responsibilities; (h) violation by Executive of any of the Company’s material policies; or (i) material breach of this Agreement; and (2) a “ For Cause Termination ” is any termination for Cause in accordance herewith. If the Executive if Terminated For Cause, all amounts due hereunder and to Executive through the date of the Termination For Cause, accrued salary and bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, notes payable, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement shall be due to executive within ten days of the termination without cause.
(e) Good Reason Termination . Executive may terminate his employment with the Company for Good Reason upon giving the Company not less than thirty (30) days written notice in advance of any proposed Date of Termination (as defined in Paragraph 4.G.) for Good Reason, which notice must a contain detailed explanation of what facts Executive believes give rise to a Good Reason Termination. For purposes of this Agreement, “ Good Reason ” means a termination initiated by Executive within sixty (60) days following the occurrence of (1) a significant reduction in Executive’s title, duties, or responsibilities that occurs without Executive’s consent; or (2) a material reduction in Executive’s Base Salary or Executive’s Annual Bonus opportunity. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the following shall not be or constitute Good Reason: (a) any isolated or inadvertent action not taken in bad faith; or (b) any action that is remedied by the Company within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written notice from Executive as described above. For the purposes of this Agreement, a “ Good Reason Termination ” means any termination for a Good Reason in accordance herewith. If the Executive initiates a Good Reason Termination, all amounts due hereunder for the entire Term of the Agreement, including payment for all salary for the entire Term of this Agreement, accrued salary and bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, notes payable and any other benefits provided under this Agreement shall be due to executive within ten days of the termination without cause.
(f) Termination Without Cause . The Board may, at any time, terminate Executive’s employment with the Company without Cause through an Involuntary Termination. A “ Termination Without Cause ” is any termination of Executive’s employment by the Board that does not meet the definition of a For Cause Termination and does not include a termination by reason of Executive’s death or Disability. If the Executive is Terminated without Cause, all amounts due hereunder for the entire Term of the Agreement, including payment for all salary for the entire Term of this Agreement, accrued salary and bonus, unused vacation, expense reimbursement, notes payable, and any other benefits provided under this Agreement shall be due to executive within ten days of the termination without cause.
11. Enforceability, etc . This Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision hereof shall be prohibited or invalid under any such law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating or nullifying the remainder of such provision or any other provisions of this Agreement. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be excessively broad as to duration, geographical scope, activity or subject, such provisions shall be construed by limited and reducing it so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
12. Notices . Any notice, demand or other communication given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier or express mail, or mailed by first class certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested as follows:
If to the Executive:
Trent D’Ambrosio
5330 South 900 East
Suite 280
Murray, Utah 84107
If to the Company:
Inception Mining Inc.
5330 South 900 East
Suite 280
Murray, Utah 84107
or at such other address as may have been furnished by such person in writing to the other party.
13. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Utah without regard to its choice of law provisions.
14. Amendments and Waivers . This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by the Company and the Executive. No waiver of this Agreement or any provision hereof shall be binding upon the party against whom enforcement of such waiver is sought unless it is made in writing and signed by or on behalf of such party. The waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be constructed as a waiver or a continuing waiver of the same or any subsequent breach of any provision of this Agreement. No delay or omission in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of that or any other right.
15. Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, except that the rights and obligations of the Executive are personal and may not be assigned without the Company’s prior written consent. Any assignment of this Agreement by the Company shall not constitute a termination of the Executive’s engagement hereunder.
16. Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the final and entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters covered hereby and replaces and supersedes all other agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter contained herein.
17. Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance; Indemnification .
(a) The Company shall provide the Executive with (i) the coverage applicable to the officers of the Company under the Company’s policies of directors’ and officers’ insurance as may be in effect from time to time, and (ii) the most favorable indemnification that the Company from time to time extends to any of its officers or directors, whether under the Company’s bylaws, Certificate of Incorporation, by contract or otherwise.
(b) The Company shall amend its directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy to add the Executive as a named insured under such policy.
(c) For so long as the Executive serves as an officer or director of the Company, the Company shall maintain directors’ and officers’ liability insurance.
18. Representations and Warranties of the Executive . The Executive represents and warrants to the Company that, as of the date hereof, neither his execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the performance of his obligations hereunder will conflict with, violate or result in a breach of any agreement or obligation to which he is a party or by which he is bound.
19. Representations and Warranties of the Company . The Company represents and warrants to the Executive that, as of the date hereof:
(a) it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is formed and has all requisite organizational authority to own its property and assets and to conduct its business as presently conducted or proposed to be conducted under this Agreement;
(b) it has the organizational power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform its obligations under this Agreement;
(c) all necessary action has been taken to authorize its execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and this Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its respective terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium and other similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and by general principles of equity;
(d) neither its execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the performance of its obligations hereunder will:
(i) | conflict with or violate any provision of its articles of incorporation or bylaws or equivalent organizational documents; | |
(ii) | conflict with, violate or result in a breach of any constitution, law, judgment, regulation or order of any governmental authority applicable to it; or | |
(iii) | conflict with, violate or result in a breach of or constitute a default under or result in the imposition or creation of any mortgage, pledge, lien, security interest or other encumbrance under any term or condition of any mortgage, indenture, loan agreement or other agreement to which it is a party or by which its properties or assets are bound; |
(e) no approval, authorization, order or consent of, or declaration, registration or filing with any governmental authority or third party is required for its valid execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, except such as have been duly obtained or made; and
(f) there is no action, suit or proceeding, at law or in equity, by or before any court, tribunal or governmental authority or third party pending, or, to its knowledge, threatened, which, if adversely determined, would materially and adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations hereunder or the validity or enforceability of this Agreement.
20. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number if counterparts, including counterpart signature pages or counterpart facsimile signature pages, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
21. Review of Agreement . Each party hereto acknowledges that he or it (a) has carefully read and understands all of the provisions of this Agreement and has had the opportunity for this Agreement to be reviewed by counsel, (b) is voluntarily entering into this Agreement, and (c) has not relied upon any representation or statement made by the other party (or its affiliates, equity holders, agents, representatives, employees, and attorneys) with regard to the subject matter or effect of this Agreement. The Executive also acknowledges that his compliance with certain of the provisions of this Agreement is necessary to protect the goodwill, customer relationships and Confidential Information of the Company and each Related Company.
22. Captions . The captions of the sections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and in no way define, limit or affect the scope or substance of any section of this Agreement.
23. No Strict Construction . The parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises under any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties thereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authoring any of the provisions of this Agreement.
24. Notification of New Employer . In the event the Executive is no longer providing services to the Company under this Agreement, the Executive consents to notification by the Company to the Executive’s rights and obligations under this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
COMPANY | EXECUTIVE | |
Inception Mining Inc. | Trent D’Ambrosio | |
/s/Trent D’Ambrosio | /s/ Trent D’Ambrosio |
EXHIBIT A
Description of the Role of Chief Executive Officer
(a) It is the Chief Executive Officer’s goal and objective to lead the affairs of Inception Mining Inc. in accordance with the law and corporate bylaws, policies and procedures approved by the Board to optimize growth, profitability and shareholder value.
(b) The Chief Executive Officer’s duties and responsibilities include:
● | assuring the directives, policies and procedures approved by the Board are implemented throughout the Company. | |
● | developing with the Board the ongoing strategic direction of the Company. | |
● | using the talents of the Board in advancing the goals and objectives of the Company. | |
● | establishing suitable current and long-term goals and objectives for the Company, developing clear plans for achieving them together with expense and capital budgets, and presenting such, at least annually, to the Board for acceptance and approval. | |
● | monitoring and measuring the Company’s progress toward achieving the agreed upon goals and objectives; reporting such progress to the Board at each Board meeting in sufficient detail so the Board can make informed judgments about the Company’s health and welfare. | |
● | establishing both operating procedures and organization, structure and staffing requirements of the Company best calculated to assure continued optimum growth, profitability, and return on capital employed; recommending these to the Board for approval and acceptance. | |
● | recommending to the Board for approval and acceptance such changes in the Company’s business and plan of operations. |
(c) The Chief Executive Officer is vested with the following authority:
● | any authority needed to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the positions and to commit the resources of the Company so long as both are done in accordance with applicable laws, the Company’s bylaws, and the plans, budgets, policies, and procedures approved by the Board. | |
● | the authority to delegate portions of his duties and responsibilities to others, but such delegation does not relieve the Chief Executive Officer of the responsibility of carrying out the duties of the position. |
(d) Inception Mining Inc. believes that its Chief Executive Officer should demonstrate the following leadership and management traits:
● | record of high achievement | |
● | unquestionable integrity | |
● | sense of vision | |
● | development of the executive team | |
● | empowerment of the executive team | |
● | high level of intelligence | |
● | sense of fairness | |
● | sense of purpose | |
● | ability to rally the organization and lead them to achieve corporate objectives | |
● | focused, but open to opportunity | |
● | strong judgment and ability to make the right decisions | |
● | strong financial acumen and ability to focus on sound financial growth | |
● | common sense | |
● | creative problem solving |
Description of the Role of Acting Chief Financial Officer
(a) The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization. The CFO supervises the finance unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The CFO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.
(b) The Chief Financial Officer’s duties and responsibilities include:
● | Developing finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives, developing with the Board the ongoing strategic direction of the Company. | |
● | Establishing finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change. | |
● | Developing organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; accumulating capital to fund expansion. | |
● | Developing financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; developing action plans. | |
● | Monitoring financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances. | |
● | Monitoring financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances. | |
● | Maximizing return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities; maintaining relationships with the investment community. | |
● | Reporting financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements. |
(c) The Chief Financial Officer is vested with the following authority:
● | any authority needed to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the positions and to commit the resources of the Company so long as both are done in accordance with applicable laws, the Company’s bylaws, and the plans, budgets, policies, and procedures approved by the Board. | |
● | the authority to delegate portions of his duties and responsibilities to others, but such delegation does not relieve the Chief Financial Officer of the responsibility of carrying out the duties of the position. |
(d) Inception Mining Inc. believes that its Chief Financial Officer should demonstrate the following leadership and management traits:
● | record of high achievement | |
● | unquestionable integrity | |
● | sense of vision | |
● | development of the executive team | |
● | empowerment of the executive team | |
● | high level of intelligence | |
● | sense of fairness | |
● | sense of purpose | |
● | ability to rally the organization and lead them to achieve corporate objectives | |
● | focused, but open to opportunity | |
● | strong judgment and ability to make the right decisions | |
● | strong financial acumen and ability to focus on sound financial growth | |
● | common sense | |
● | creative problem solving |
Ex. 10.15
NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Note Purchase Agreement (“ Agreement ”) is made and entered into on May 20, 2019 (“ Effective Date ”), by and between Inception Mining, Inc. , a Nevada corporation (“ Company ”), and the investor whose name appears on the signature page hereto (“ Investor ”).
Recitals
A. The parties desire that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions herein, Investor will purchase for $3 Million a Warrant and a Promissory Note that is convertible into Common Stock of the Company; and
B. The offer and sale provided for herein is being made pursuant to the exemptions from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Act as a transaction by an issuer not involving any public offering, and as a private placement of restricted securities to an accredited investor pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D.
Agreement
In consideration of the foregoing, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Company and Investor agree as follows:
I. Definitions . In addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement and the Transaction Documents, capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth in the Glossary of Defined Terms attached hereto as Exhibit 1 .
II. Purchase and Sale .
A. Purchase Amount . Subject to the terms and conditions herein and the satisfaction of the conditions to Closing set forth below, for an aggregate purchase price of $3,000,000.00 (“ Purchase Amount ”), Investor hereby irrevocably agrees to purchase a Warrant and a Note with the aggregate Face Value of $4,250,000.00 including an original issue discount (OID), all in accordance with the terms, provisions, and schedule set forth in this Agreement and in the Transaction Documents.
B. Deliveries . The following documents will be fully executed and delivered at the Closing:
1. | This Agreement; | |
2. | Note, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2 ; | |
3. | Transfer Agent Instructions, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 3 ; | |
4. | Legal Opinion, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 4 ; |
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5. | Officer’s Certificate, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 5 ; | |
6. | Secretary’s Certificate, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 6 ; | |
7. | Warrant, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 7 ; and | |
8. | Public Deed, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 8. |
C. Closing Conditions . The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (“ Closing ”) is subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions:
1. All documents, instruments and other writings required to be delivered by Company to Investor pursuant to any provision of this Agreement or in order to implement and effect the transactions contemplated herein have been fully executed and delivered, including without limitation those enumerated in Section II.B above;
2. The Common Stock is listed for and currently trading on the same or higher Trading Market and Company is in compliance with all requirements to maintain listing on the Trading Market, the Company has received no notice of any suspension or delisting with respect to the trading of the shares of Common Stock on such Trading Market, and Company is not aware of any current facts or circumstances that, with the passage of time, would reasonably be expected to cause such disqualification;
3. The representations and warranties of Company and Investor set forth in this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects as if made on such date (except for representations and warranties expressly made as of a specified date, which will be true as of such date);
4. No material breach or default has occurred under any Transaction Document or any other agreement between Company and Investor ;
5. Company has the number of duly authorized shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance as required pursuant to the terms of this Agreement;
6. There is not then in effect any law, rule or regulation prohibiting or restricting the transactions contemplated in any Transaction Document, or requiring any consent or approval which will not have been obtained, nor is there any completed, ongoing, pending, threatened or, to Company’s knowledge, contemplated proceeding or investigation which may have the effect of prohibiting or adversely affecting any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including without limitation the sale, issuance, listing, trading or resale of any Shares on the Trading Market; no statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction will have been enacted, entered, promulgated or adopted by any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction that prohibits the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and no actions, suits or proceedings will be completed, ongoing, pending, threatened or, to Company’s knowledge, contemplated by any person other than Investor or any Affiliate of Investor, that seek to enjoin or prohibit the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and
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7. Except as set forth under the corresponding section of the Disclosure Schedules, any rights of first refusal, preemptive rights, rights of participation, or any similar right to participate in the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, if any, have been waived in writing.
D. Closings . Immediately when all conditions set forth in Section II.C have been fully satisfied, Company will issue and sell to Investor and Investor will purchase the Note by payment to Company of $3,000,000.00 in cash, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Company.
III. Representations and Warranties .
A. Representations Regarding Transaction . Except as set forth under the corresponding section of the Disclosure Schedules, if any, Company hereby represents and warrants to, and as applicable covenants with, Investor as of the Closing:
1. Organization and Qualification . Company and each Subsidiary is an entity duly incorporated or otherwise organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, as applicable, with the requisite power and authority to own and use its properties and assets and to carry on its business as currently conducted. Neither Company nor any Subsidiary is in violation or default of any of the provisions of its respective certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational or charter documents, except as would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Each of Company and each Subsidiary is duly qualified to conduct business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation or other entity in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing, as the case may be, would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect and there is no completed, pending, threatened or, to the knowledge of Company, contemplated proceeding in any such jurisdiction revoking, limiting or curtailing or seeking to revoke, limit or curtail such power and authority or qualification.
2. Authorization; Enforcement . Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by each of the Transaction Documents and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder or thereunder. The execution and delivery of each of the Transaction Documents by Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Company and no further consent or action is required by Company. Each of the Transaction Documents has been, or upon delivery will be, duly executed by Company and, when delivered in accordance with the terms hereof, will constitute the valid and binding obligation of Company, enforceable against Company in accordance with its terms, except (a) as limited by general equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, (b) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies and (c) insofar as indemnification and contribution provisions may be limited by applicable law .
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3. No Conflicts . The execution, delivery and performance of the Transaction Documents by Company, the issuance and sale of the Note, Warrant and Shares and the consummation by Company of the other transactions contemplated thereby do not and will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of Company’s or any Subsidiary’s certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational or charter documents, (b) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of Company or any Subsidiary, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation (with or without notice, lapse of time or both) of, any material agreement, credit facility, debt or other instrument (evidencing Company or Subsidiary debt or otherwise) or other understanding to which Company or any Subsidiary is a party or by which any property or asset of Company or any Subsidiary is bound or affected, (c) conflict with or result in a violation of any material law, rule, regulation, order, judgment, injunction, decree or other restriction of any court or governmental authority to which Company or a Subsidiary is subject (including U.S. federal and state securities laws and regulations), or by which any property or asset of Company or a Subsidiary is bound or affected, or (d) conflict with or violate the terms of any material agreement by which Company or any Subsidiary is bound or to which any property or asset of Company or any Subsidiary is bound or affected; except in the case of each of clauses (b), (c) and (d), such as would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
4. Litigation . T here is no action, suit, inquiry, notice of violation, proceeding or investigation completed, ongoing, pending, threatened or, to the knowledge of Company, contemplated against or affecting Company, any Subsidiary or any of their respective properties before or by any court, arbitrator, governmental or administrative agency or regulatory authority (federal, state, county, local or foreign) (collectively, an “ Action ”), which would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or challenge the legality, validity or enforceability of any of the Transaction Documents. The Commission has not issued any stop order or other order suspending the effectiveness of any registration statement filed by Company or any Subsidiary under the Exchange Act or the Act.
5. Filings, Consents and Approvals . Neither Company nor any Subsidiary is required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration with, any court or other federal, state, local or other governmental authority or other Person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by Company of the Transaction Documents, other than required federal and state securities filings, and such filings and approvals as are required to be made or obtained under the applicable Trading Market rules in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, each of which has been, or if not yet required to be filed will be, timely filed .
6. Issuance of Shares . The Shares are duly authorized and, when issued upon the conversion of the Note or exercise of the Warrant in accordance with their respective terms, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, free and clear of all Liens except those created by the Investor.
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7. Disclosure; Non-Public Information . Company will timely file a current report on Form 8-K (“ Current Report ”) describing the material terms and conditions of this Agreement, a copy of which has been provided to Investor prior to the Effective Date. There is no adverse material information regarding Company that has not been disclosed to Investor prior to the Effective Date. All information that Company has provided to Investor t hat constitutes or might constitute material, non-public information will be included in the Current Report. Notwithstanding any other provision, except with respect to information that will be, and only to the extent that it actually is, timely publicly disclosed by Company pursuant to the foregoing sentence, neither Company nor any other Person acting on its behalf has provided Investor or its representatives, agents or attorneys with any information that constitutes or might constitute material, non-public information, including without limitation this Agreement and the Exhibits and Disclosure Schedules hereto. No information contained in the Disclosure Schedules constitutes material non-public information. Company understands and confirms that Investor will rely on the foregoing representations and covenants in effecting transactions in securities of Company.
8. No Integrated Offering . Neither Company, nor any of its Affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would cause this offering to be integrated with prior offerings by Company that cause a violation of the Act or any applicable stockholder approval provisions, including, without limitation, under the rules and regulations of the Trading Market.
9. Financial Condition . The Public Reports set forth as of the dates thereof all outstanding secured and unsecured Indebtedness of Company or any Subsidiary, or for which Company or any Subsidiary has commitments, and any material default with respect to any Indebtedness. Company does not intend to incur debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature, taking into account the timing and amounts of cash to be payable on or in respect of its debt, and represents that it will not do so.
10. Section 5 Compliance . All information provided to Investor regarding Company, its business and the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation the Disclosure Schedules and the representations and warranties in this Agreement, and the other statements made by Company in the Transaction Documents, do not contain any material untrue statement or omit to state a material fact necessary to make any of them, in light of the circumstances in which it was made, not misleading. Company is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would cause the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, when consummated, to violate Section 5 of the Act or other federal or state securities laws or regulations.
11. Investment Company . Company is not, and is not an Affiliate of, and immediately after receipt of payment for the Note, will not be or be an Affiliate of, an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Company will conduct its business in a manner so that it will not become subject to the Investment Company Act.
12. Acknowledgments Regarding Investor . Company’s decision to enter into this Agreement has been based solely on the independent evaluation by Company and its representatives, and Company acknowledges and agrees that:
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a. Investor is not, has never been, and as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents will not become an officer, director, insider or control person of Company, or to Company’s knowledge 10% or greater shareholder or otherwise an affiliate of Company as defined under Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act;
b. Investor and its representatives have not made and do not make any representations, warranties or agreements with respect to the Note, the Warrant, the Shares, this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby other than those specifically set forth in Section III.C below; Company has not relied upon, and expressly disclaims reliance upon, any and all written or oral statements or representations made by any persons prior to this Agreement;
c. The conversion of Note and resale of Conversion Shares will result in dilution, which may be substantial; the number of Conversion Shares will increase in certain circumstances; and Company’s obligation to issue and deliver Conversion Shares in accordance with this Agreement and the Note is absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuances may have; and
d. Investor is acting solely in the capacity of arm’s length purchaser with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby; neither Investor nor any of its Affiliates, agents or representatives has or is acting as a legal, financial, investment, accounting, tax or other advisor to Company, or fiduciary of Company, or in any similar capacity; neither Investor nor any of its Affiliates, agents or representatives has provided any legal, financial, investment, accounting, tax or other advice to Company; any statement made in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby is not advice or a recommendation, and is merely incidental to Investor’s purchase of the Note.
13. No Bad Actor Disqualification . Neither Company, any predecessor of Company, any affiliate of Company, any director, executive officer, other officer of Company participating in the offering, or any beneficial owner of 20% or more of Company’s outstanding voting equity securities is subject to any bad actor disqualification as provided in Rule 506(d) of Regulation D, and Company is not aware of any current facts or circumstances that, with the passage of time, would reasonably be expected to cause such disqualification.
14. Not a Shell . Company is not a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
B. Representations Regarding Company . Except as set forth in any Public Reports and attached exhibits, or under the corresponding section of the Disclosure Schedules, if any, Company hereby represents and warrants to, and as applicable covenants with, Investor as of the Closing:
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1. Capitalization . The capitalization of the Company as of the Effective Date is as described in the Public Reports or Disclosure Schedules. No Person has any right of first refusal, preemptive right, right of participation, or any similar right to participate in the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents which has not been waived or satisfied. Except as a result of the purchase and sale of the Note, there are no outstanding options, warrants, script rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities, rights or obligations convertible into or exchangeable for, or giving any Person any right to subscribe for or acquire, any shares of Common Stock, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which Company or any Subsidiary is or may become bound to issue additional shares of Common Stock or securities convertible into or exercisable for shares of Common Stock. The issuance and sale of the Note, Warrant and Shares will not obligate Company to issue shares of Common Stock or other securities to any Person, other than Investor, and will not result in a right of any holder of Company securities to adjust the exercise, conversion, exchange, or reset price under such securities. All of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Company are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, have been issued in material compliance with all federal and state securities laws, and none of such outstanding shares was issued in violation of any preemptive rights or similar rights to subscribe for or purchase securities. N o further approval or authorization of any stockholder, the Board of Directors of Company or others is required for the issuance and sale of the Note, Warrant and Shares. There are no existing or contemplated subscription or investment agreements, stockholder agreements, voting agreements or other similar agreements with respect to Company’s capital stock to which Company is a party or, to the knowledge of Company, between or among any of Company’s stockholders.
2. Subsidiaries . All of the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Company are set forth in the Public Reports or the corresponding section of the Disclosure Schedules. Company owns, directly or indirectly, all of the capital stock or other equity interests of each Subsidiary, and all of such directly or indirectly owned capital stock or other equity interests are owned free and clear of any Liens. A ll the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of each Subsidiary are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, nonassessable and free of preemptive and similar rights to subscribe for or purchase securities.
3. Public Reports; Financial Statements . Company has filed all required Public Reports for the one year preceding the Effective Date. As of their respective dates or as subsequently amended, the Public Reports complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Act and the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder, as applicable, and none of the Public Reports, when filed and, as applicable, amended, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The financial statements of Company included in the Public Reports, as amended, comply in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the Commission with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, except as may be otherwise specified in such financial statements or the notes thereto and except that unaudited financial statements may not contain all footnotes required by GAAP, and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of Company and its consolidated subsidiaries as of and for the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal, immaterial, year-end audit adjustments.
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4. Material Changes . Since the end of the most recent year for which an Annual Report on Form 10-K has been filed with the Commission, (a) there has been no event, occurrence or development that has had, or that would reasonably be expected to result in, a Material Adverse Effect, (b) Company has not incurred any liabilities (contingent or otherwise) other than (i) trade payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, and (ii) liabilities not required to be reflected in Company’s financial statements pursuant to GAAP or required to be disclosed in filings made with the Commission, (c) Company has not altered its method of accounting, (d) Company has not declared or made any dividend or distribution of cash or other property to its stockholders or purchased, redeemed or made any agreements to purchase or redeem any shares of its capital stock, and (e) Company has not issued any equity securities to any officer, director or Affiliate, except pursuant to existing Company equity incentive plans. Company does not have pending before the Commission any request for confidential treatment of information.
5. Litigation . T here is no Action completed, ongoing, pending, threatened or, to the knowledge of Company, contemplated, that would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Neither Company nor any Subsidiary, nor any current director or officer thereof, nor to the knowledge of Company any former director or officer of Company, and greater than 5% shareholder of Company, or any director or officer thereof, is or has been the subject of any Action involving a claim of violation of or liability under federal or state securities laws or a claim of breach of fiduciary duty. There has not been, is not ongoing, pending or threatened, and to the knowledge of Company is not contemplated, any investigation by the Commission or any law enforcement agency involving Company or any current director or officer of Company, or to the knowledge of Company any former director or officer of Company, and greater than 5% shareholder of Company, or any director or officer thereof.
6. No Bankruptcy . The Company has not filed and, to the Company’s knowledge, no other Person has filed or commenced, any petition or application, or any judicial or administrative proceeding commenced which has not been discharged, with respect to the Company or any Subsidiary or with respect to any of the properties or assets of Company or any Subsidiary under any applicable law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent transfer, compromise, arrangement of debt, creditors’ rights and no general assignment has been made by the Company or any Subsidiary for the benefit of creditors.
7. Labor Relations . No material labor dispute exists or, to the knowledge of Company, is imminent with respect to any of the employees of Company, which would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
8. Compliance . Neither Company nor any Subsidiary (a) is in material default under or in material violation of (and no event has occurred that has not been waived that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would result in a default by Company or any Subsidiary under), nor has Company or any Subsidiary received notice of a claim that it is in material default under or that it is in material violation of, any indenture, loan or credit agreement or any other similar agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it or any of its properties is bound (whether or not such default or violation has been waived), (b) is in violation of any order of any court, arbitrator or governmental body, or (c) is or has been in violation of any statute, rule or regulation of any governmental authority, including without limitation all foreign, federal, state and local laws applicable to its business, except in each case as would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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9. Regulatory Permits . Company and each Subsidiary possess all certificates, authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign regulatory authorities necessary to conduct their respective businesses as described in the Public Reports, except where the failure to possess such permits would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect (“ Material Permits ”), and neither Company nor any Subsidiary has received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any Material Permit.
10. Title to Assets . Company and each Subsidiary have good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property owned by them that is material to the business of Company and each Subsidiary and good and marketable title in all personal property owned by them that is material to the business of Company and each Subsidiary, in each case free and clear of all Liens, except for Liens that do not materially affect the value of such property and do not materially interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by Company and each Subsidiary and Liens for the payment of federal, state or other taxes, the payment of which is neither delinquent nor subject to penalties. Any real property and facilities held under lease by Company and each Subsidiary are held by them under leases which, to the Company’s knowledge, are valid, subsisting and enforceable leases and as to which Company and each Subsidiary are in compliance, except where such noncompliance could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
11. Patents and Trademarks . Company and each Subsidiary have, or have rights to use, all patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, trade names, copyrights, licenses and other similar rights that are necessary or material for use in connection with their respective businesses as described in the Public Reports and which the failure to so have would have a Material Adverse Effect (collectively, “ Intellectual Property Rights ”). Neither Company nor any Subsidiary has received a written notice that the Intellectual Property Rights used by Company or any Subsidiary violates or infringes upon the rights of any Person. To the knowledge of Company, all such Intellectual Property Rights are enforceable and there is no existing infringement by another Person of any of the Intellectual Property Rights of Company or each Subsidiary.
12. Transactions with Affiliates and Employees . None of the officers or directors of Company and, to the knowledge of Company, none of the employees of Company is presently a party to any transaction with Company or any Subsidiary (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of Company, any entity in which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee or partner, in each case in excess of $120,000 other than (i) for payment of salary or consulting fees for services rendered, (ii) reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of Company and (iii) for other employee benefits, including stock option agreements under any equity incentive plan of Company.
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13. Certain Fees . No brokerage or finder’s fees or commissions are or will be payable to any broker, financial advisor or consultant, finder, placement agent, investment banker, bank or other Person with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as a result of any action by the Company or any Person acting on its behalf. Notwithstanding any other provision, Investor will have no obligation with respect to any fees or with respect to any claims made by or on behalf of other Persons for fees of a type contemplated in this section that may be due in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents.
14. Registration Rights . No Person has any right to cause Company to effect the registration under the Act of any securities of Company.
15. Listing and Maintenance Requirements . The Common Stock is registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act, and Company has taken no action designed to, or which to its knowledge is likely to have the effect of, terminating the registration of the Common Stock under the Exchange Act nor has Company received any notification that the Commission is contemplating terminating such registration. Company has not, in the 12 months preceding the Effective Date, received notice from any Trading Market on which the Common Stock is or has been listed or quoted to the effect that Company is not in compliance with the listing or maintenance requirements of such Trading Market. Company is, and has no reason to believe that it will not in the foreseeable future continue to be, in compliance with all listing and maintenance requirements of the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is currently quoted.
16. Foreign Corrupt Practices . Neither Company, nor to the knowledge of Company, any agent or other person acting on behalf of Company, has (a) directly or indirectly, used any corrupt funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses related to foreign or domestic political activity, (b) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees or to any foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns from corporate funds, (c) failed to disclose fully any contribution made by Company, or made by any person acting on its behalf of which Company is aware, which is in violation of law, or (d) violated in any material respect any provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.
17. Auditor . Company’s auditor is set forth in the Public Reports and such auditor is an independent registered public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB.
18. No Disagreements with Accountants or Lawyers . There are no material disagreements presently existing, or reasonably anticipated by Company to arise, between Company and the accountants or lawyers formerly or presently employed by Company.
19. Powers of Attorney . There are no outstanding powers of attorney executed on behalf of the Company or any Subsidiary.
20. Computer and Technology Security . Company has taken reasonable steps to safeguard the information technology systems utilized in the operation of the business of Company, including the implementation of procedures designed to minimize the risk that such information technology systems have any disabling codes or instructions, timer, copy protection device, clock, counter or other limiting design or routing and any back door, virus, malicious code or other software routines or hardware components that in each case permit unauthorized access or the unauthorized disablement or unauthorized erasure of data or other software by a third party, and, to Company’s knowledge, to date there have been no successful unauthorized intrusions or breaches of the security of its information technology systems.
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21. Data Privacy . Company has: (a) complied with, and is presently in compliance in all material respects with, all applicable laws in connection with data privacy, information security, data security and/or personal information; (b) complied in all material respects with, and is presently in material compliance with, its policies and procedures applicable to data privacy, information security, data security, and personal information; (c) not experienced any material incident in which personal information or other sensitive data was or may have been stolen or improperly accessed; and Company is not aware of any facts suggesting the likelihood of the foregoing, including without limitation, any breach of security or receipt of any notices or complaints from any Person regarding personal information or other data.
C. Representations and Warranties of Investor . Investor hereby represents and warrants to Company as of the Closing as follows:
1. Organization; Authority . Investor is an entity validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization with full right, company power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents and otherwise to carry out its obligations thereunder. The execution, delivery and performance by Investor of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary company or similar action on the part of Investor. Each Transaction Document to which it is a party has been, or will be, duly executed by Investor, and when delivered by Investor in accordance with the terms hereof, will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of Investor, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except (a) as limited by general equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, (b) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies, and (c) insofar as indemnification and contribution provisions may be limited by applicable law .
2. Investor Status . At the time Investor was offered the Note, it was, and at the Effective Date it is: (a) an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501(a) under the Act; and (b) not a registered broker-dealer, member of FINRA, or an affiliate thereof.
3. Experience of Investor . Investor, 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 prospective investment in the Note, and has so evaluated the merits and risks of such investment. Investor is able to bear the economic risk of an investment in the Note and, at the present time, is able to afford a complete loss of such investment.
4. Ownership . Investor is acquiring the Note as principal for its own account.
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5. No Short Sales . Neither Investor nor any Affiliate holds any short position in, nor has engaged in any Short Sales of the Common Stock, or engaged in any hedging transactions with regard to the Conversion Shares prior to the Effective Date.
IV. Other Provisions .
A. Investor Due Diligence . Investor will have the right and opportunity to conduct customary due diligence with respect to any Registration Statement or Prospectus in which the name of Investor or any Affiliate of Investor appears, and will review and respond promptly to Company requests.
B. Furnishing of Information . As long as the Note is outstanding in any amount: (1) Company will timely file all reports required to be filed by Company after the Effective Date pursuant to the Exchange Act, (2) Company will prepare and make publicly available such information as is required for Investor to sell its Conversion Shares under Rule 144, and (3) Company will take such further action as Investor may reasonably request, all to the extent required from time to time to enable Investor to sell its Conversion Shares without registration under the Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rule 144.
C. Integration . Company will not sell, offer for sale or solicit offers to buy or otherwise negotiate in respect of any security, as defined in Section 2 of the Act, that would be integrated with the offer or sale of the Note, Warrant or Shares to Investor for purposes of the rules and regulations of any Trading Market such that it would require stockholder approval prior to the closing of such other transaction unless stockholder approval is obtained before the closing of such subsequent transaction.
D. Disclosure and Publicity . Company will provide to Investor, for review and approval prior to filing or issuing, that portion of any current, periodic or public report, registration statement, press release, public statement or communication relating to or referencing Investor, any Transaction Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby, any such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
E. Shareholders Rights Plan . No claim will be made or enforced by Company or, to the knowledge of Company, any other Person that Investor is an “Acquiring Person” under any shareholders rights plan or similar plan or arrangement in effect or hereafter adopted by Company, or that Investor could be deemed to trigger the provisions of any such plan or arrangement, in either such case, by virtue of receiving Shares under the Transaction Documents or under any other agreement between Company and Investor. Company will conduct its business in a manner so that it will not become subject to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
F. No Non-Public Information . Company covenants and agrees that neither it nor any other Person acting on its behalf will, provide Investor or its agents or counsel with any information that Company believes or reasonably should believe will constitute material non-public information after Closing. On and after Closing, neither Investor nor any Affiliate of Investor will have any duty of trust or confidence that is owed directly, indirectly, or derivatively, to Company or the stockholders of Company, or to any other Person who is the source of material non-public information regarding Company. Company understands and confirms that Investor will be relying on the foregoing in effecting transactions in securities of Company, including without limitation resales of the Shares.
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G. Indemnification of Investor .
1. Obligation to Indemnify . Subject to the provisions of this Section IV.G , Company will indemnify and hold Investor, its Affiliates, managers and advisors, and each of their officers, directors, shareholders, partners, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys, and any person who controls Investor within the meaning of Section 15 of the Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act (collectively, “ Investor Parties ” and each a “ Investor Party ”), harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, obligations, claims, contingencies, damages, reasonable costs and expenses, including all judgments, amounts paid in settlements, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of investigation (collectively, “ Losses ”) that any Investor Party may suffer or incur as a result of or relating to (a) any breach of any of the representations, warranties, covenants or agreements made by Company in this Agreement or in the other Transaction Documents, (b) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement, Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement, or any information incorporated by reference therein , or arising out of or based upon any omission or alleged omission to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, or (c) any action by a creditor or stockholder of Company who is not an Affiliate of an Investor Party, challenging the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents; provided, however, that Company will not be obligated to indemnify any Investor Party for any Losses finally adjudicated to be caused solely by (i) a false statement of material fact contained within written information provided by such Investor Party expressly for the purpose of including it in the applicable Registration Statement, Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement, or (ii) such Investor Party’s unexcused material breach of an express provision of this Agreement or another Transaction Document or willful misconduct or fraud.
2. Procedure for Indemnification . If any action will be brought against an Investor Party in respect of which indemnity may be sought pursuant to this Agreement, such Investor Party will promptly notify Company in writing, and Company will have the right to assume the defense thereof with counsel of its own choosing. Investor Parties will have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action and participate in the defense thereof, but the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel will be at the expense of Investor Parties except to the extent that (a) the employment thereof has been specifically authorized by Company in writing, (b) Company has failed after a reasonable period of time to assume such defense and to employ counsel or (c) in such action there is, in the reasonable opinion of such separate counsel, a material conflict with respect to the dispute in question on any material issue between the position of Company and the position of Investor Parties such that it would be inappropriate for one counsel to represent Company and Investor Parties. Company will not be liable to Investor Parties under this Agreement (i) for any settlement by an Investor Party effected without Company’s prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; or (ii) to the extent, but only to the extent that a loss, claim, damage or liability is either attributable to Investor’s breach of any of the representations, warranties, covenants or agreements made by Investor in this Agreement or in the other Transaction Documents or willful misconduct or fraud. In no event will the Company be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses for more than one separate firm of attorneys (plus local counsel as applicable) to represent all Investor Parties.
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3. Other than the liability of Investor to Company for uncured material breach of the express provisions of this Agreement or willful misconduct or fraud, no Investor Party will have any liability to Company or any Person asserting claims on behalf of or in right of Company as a result of acquiring the Note, Warrant or Shares under this Agreement.
H. Reservation of Shares . Company has reserved from its duly authorized Common Stock for issuance pursuant to the Transaction Documents authorized shares of Common Stock in the amount required by the Transaction Documents and will at all times maintain such reserve (the “ Reserved Amount ”). If Company shall issue any securities or make any change to its capital structure which would change the number of shares of Common Stock into which the Note or Warrant shall be convertible or exercisable at the then current Conversion Price or Exercise Price, Company will at the same time make proper provision so that thereafter there shall be a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock authorized and reserved, free from preemptive rights, for conversion of the outstanding Note and exercise of the outstanding Warrant. Company (i) acknowledges that it has irrevocably instructed its transfer agent to issue certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Note and exercise of the Warrant, and agrees that its issuance of the Note and Warrant will constitute full authority to its officers and agents who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Note and Warrant.
I. Activity Restrictions . For so long as Investor or any of its Affiliates holds any Conversion Shares, neither Investor nor any Affiliate will: (1) vote any shares of Common Stock owned or controlled by it, sign or solicit any proxies, attend or be present at a shareholder meeting for purposes of determining a quorum, or seek to advise or influence any Person with respect to any voting securities of Company, except in accordance with the recommendation of Company’s board of directors; (2) engage or participate in any actions, plans or proposals which relate to or would result in (a) acquiring additional securities of Company, alone or together with any other Person, which would result in beneficially owning or controlling more than 9.99% of the total outstanding Common Stock or other voting securities of Company, (b) an extraordinary corporate transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or liquidation, involving Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (c) a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (d) any change in the present board of directors or management of Company, including any plans or proposals to change the number or term of directors or to fill any existing vacancies on the board, (e) any material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy of Company, (f) any other material change in Company’s business or corporate structure, including but not limited to, if Company is a registered closed-end investment company, any plans or proposals to make any changes in its investment policy for which a vote is required by Section 13 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (g) changes in Company’s charter, bylaws or instruments corresponding thereto or other actions which may impede the acquisition of control of Company by any Person, (h) a class of securities of Company being delisted from a national securities exchange or to cease to be authorized to be quoted in an inter-dealer quotation system of a registered national securities association, (i) a class of equity securities of Company becoming eligible for termination of registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4) of the Act, or (j) any action, intention, plan or arrangement similar to any of those enumerated above; or (3) request Company or its directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives to amend or waive any provision of this section.
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J. No Shorting . For so long as the Note is outstanding in any amount, neither Investor nor any of its Affiliates will engage in or effect, directly or indirectly, any Short Sale of Common Stock. For the avoidance of doubt, Investor selling Shares after Investor has delivered a Delivery Notice to Company is not a Short Sale. There will be no restriction or limitation of any kind on Investor’s right or ability to sell or transfer any or all of the Shares at any time, in its sole and absolute discretion. Investor may not sell, transfer or assign the Note, the Warrant or any of its rights under this Agreement.
K. Stock Splits . If Company at any time on or after the Effective Date subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) or combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater or lesser number of shares, the share numbers, prices and other amounts set forth in this Agreement, as in effect immediately prior to such subdivision or combination, will be proportionately reduced or increased, as applicable, effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.
L. Subsequent Financings .
1. As long as the Note is outstanding in any amount, Company will not enter into any agreement that in any way restricts its ability to enter into any agreement, amendment or waiver with Investor, including without limitation any agreement to offer, sell or issue to Investor any preferred stock, common stock or other securities of Company.
2. Until six months after Closing, Company will not enter into any financing that uses a shelf registration, contains registration rights or otherwise provides for the issuance of free trading stock, other than: (a) with Investor, (b) in connection with a strategic transaction, or (c) the sale of restricted Common Stock at a fixed price. For the avoidance of doubt, Company may enter into any unregistered financing of nonconvertible debt or restricted stock with no registration rights.
3. As long as any part of the Note is outstanding, Company will not agree or enter into any equity or convertible financing pursuant to which shares of Common Stock or Common Stock equivalents may effectively be issued at a variable price or where the price or number of shares are subject to any type of variability or reset feature. Provided, however, that Company may enter into any transaction: (a) with Investor, (b) for unregistered, non-convertible debt, (c) for restricted stock with no registration rights, (d) for Common Stock at a fixed price at no more than a 5% discount to the most recent closing price of the Common Stock on the Trading Market, (e) reasonably equivalent value given as consideration for a strategic acquisition, or (f) that includes an immediate, unconditional offer to Investor to purchase the Note by wire transfer of immediately available funds in the amount of 140% of the then outstanding Liquidation Value.
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4. So long as any part of the Note is outstanding, upon any issuance by Company or any of its subsidiaries of any security with any term more favorable to the holder of such security or with a term in favor of the holder of such security that was not similarly provided to Investor, then Company will notify Investor of such additional or more favorable term and such term, at Investor’s option, shall become a part of the transaction documents with Investor. The types of terms contained in another security that may be more favorable to the holder of such security include, but are not limited to, terms addressing conversion discounts, prepayment rate, conversion look back periods, interest rates, original issue discounts, stock sale price, private placement price per share, and warrant coverage.
M. Right of First Refusal . If at any time while the Note is outstanding in any amount, Company has a bona fide offer of capital or financing from any person, that Company intends to act upon, then Company must first offer such opportunity to Investor to provide such capital or financing to Company on the same terms as each respective person’s terms. Except as otherwise provided in any Transaction Documents, should Investor be unwilling or unable to provide such capital or financing to Company within 5 Trading Days from Investor’s receipt of written notice of the offer from Company, then Company may obtain such capital or financing from that respective person upon the exact same terms and conditions offered by Company to Investor, which transaction must be completed within 30 days after the date of the notice. If Company does not receive the capital or financing from the respective person within 30 days after the date of the respective notice, then Company must again offer the capital or financing opportunity to Investor as described above, and the process detailed above shall be repeated.
V. Registration Statement .
A. Filing .
1. Company will at its sole cost and expense prepare and file with the Commission as soon as reasonably possible after the Effective Date, and in any event within 30 days, a Registration Statement (“ Registration Statement ”) on Form S-3 or, if Form S-3 is unavailable, Form S-1, registering the delayed and continuous resale of all Shares pursuant to Rule 415 under the Act, and will use reasonable best efforts to cause such Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Act as promptly as practicable, and in any event within 75 days of Closing, and to remain continuously effective until all Shares may be resold by Investor pursuant to Rule 144 without volume restrictions, manner-of-sale restrictions, or Company being in compliance with any current public information requirement (the “ Registration Period ”).
2. If at any time after the initial registration Statement is filed on Form S-3 or Form S-1, the Registration Statement does not remain effective, Company shall use reasonable best efforts to amend the Registration Statement to continue effectiveness uninterrupted.
B. Procedures . In connection with the Registration Statement, Company will, as soon as reasonably practicable:
1. Prepare and file with the Commission such pre-effective and post-effective amendments and supplements to the Registration Statement and the Prospectus used in connection with the Registration Statement, and file such reports under the Exchange Act, as may be necessary to cause the Registration Statement to become effective, to keep the Registration Statement continuously effective during the Registration Period and not misleading in any material respect, and as may otherwise be required or applicable under, and to comply with the provisions of, the Act with respect to the disposition of all Shares covered by the Registration Statement during the Registration Period.
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2. Furnish to Investor such number of copies of the Prospectus, and each amendment or supplement thereto, in conformity with the requirements of the Act, and such other documents as Investor may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of Shares owned by it.
3. Notify Investor: (a) when a Prospectus or any Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment is proposed to be filed and, with respect to any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective, except for any filing to be made solely to incorporate by reference a Current Report on Form 8-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the Commission; (b) of any request by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority for amendments or supplements to a Registration Statement or a Prospectus or for additional information; (c) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement or the initiation of any proceedings for that purpose; (d) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Shares for sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose, and (e) of the occurrence of any event or circumstance that makes any statement made in the Registration Statement or Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference untrue in any material respect or that requires the making of any changes in the Registration Statement, Prospectus or documents so that, in the case of a Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be, it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, in no event shall any such notice contain any information which would constitute material, non-public information regarding the Company.
4. Use reasonable best efforts to avoid the issuance of, or, if issued, obtain the withdrawal of, any order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, or the lifting of any suspension of the qualification, or exemption from qualification, of any of the Shares for sale in any jurisdiction, at the earliest practicable moment.
5. Incorporate in a Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment such information as Investor requests be included therein regarding Investor or the plan of distribution of the Shares; and make all required filings of the Prospectus supplement or such post-effective amendment as soon as practicable after the Company has received notification of such matters to be incorporated in such Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to take any action pursuant to this paragraph that would violate applicable law.
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6. Whenever necessary, prepare and deliver to Investor any required supplement or amendment, including a post-effective amendment, to the Registration Statement or a supplement to the Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and file any other required document, including such reports as may be required to be filed under the Exchange Act, so that, as thereafter delivered, the Prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
7. Use reasonable best efforts to cause all Shares to be listed on the Trading Market or such other securities exchange or automated quotation system, if any, as is then the principal securities exchange or automated quotation system on which the Common Stock is then listed.
8. Fully cooperate with the Transfer Agent, Investor and its brokers to facilitate the timely clearing and delivery of Shares to be sold pursuant to the Registration Statement free of any restrictive legends and in such denominations and registered in such names as Investor may reasonably request, including timely completion and delivery of all forms, documents and instruments requested by the Transfer Agent or any broker.
VI. General Provisions .
A. Notice . Unless a different time of day or method of delivery is specifically provided in the Transaction Documents, any and all notices or other communications or deliveries required or permitted to be provided hereunder will be in writing and will be deemed given and effective on the earliest of: (a) the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile or electronic mail prior to 5:00 p.m. New York time on a Trading Day and an electronic confirmation of delivery is received by the sender, (b) the next Trading Day after the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered later than 5:00 p.m. New York time or on a day that is not a Trading Day, (c) the next Trading Day following the date of mailing, if sent by U.S. nationally recognized overnight courier service, or (d) upon actual receipt by the party to whom such notice is required to be given. The addresses for such notices and communications are such other address as may be designated in writing, in the same manner, by such Person.
B. Amendments; Waivers . No provision of this Agreement may be waived or amended except in a written instrument signed, in the case of an amendment, by Company and Investor or, in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom enforcement of any such waiver is sought. No waiver of any default with respect to any provision, condition or requirement of this Agreement will be deemed to be a continuing waiver in the future or a waiver of any subsequent default or a waiver of any other provision, condition or requirement hereof, nor will any delay or omission of either party to exercise any right hereunder in any manner impair the exercise of any such right.
C. No Third-Party Beneficiaries . Except as otherwise set forth in Section IV.G , this Agreement and the Transaction Documents will inure solely to the benefit of the parties hereto, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other Person. Other than the Investor Parties described in Section IV.G , a Person who is not a party to this Agreement shall not have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Law, 2014 of the Cayman Islands to enforce any term of this Agreement or any Transaction Document.
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D. Fees and Expenses . Company has paid a flat rate documentation fee of $10,000 to Investor in connection with drafting this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each party will pay the fees and expenses of its own advisers, counsel, accountants and other experts, if any, and all other expenses incurred by such party incident to the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and performance of the Transaction Documents. Company acknowledges and agrees that Investor’s counsel solely represents Investor, and does not represent Company or its interests in connection with the Transaction Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby. Company will pay all stamp and other taxes and duties, if any, levied in connection with the sale or issuance of the Shares to Investor.
E. Severability . If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, the validity and enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and the parties will attempt to agree upon a valid and enforceable provision that is a reasonable substitute therefor, and upon so agreeing, will incorporate such substitute provision in this Agreement.
F. Replacement of Certificates . If any certificate or instrument evidencing any Shares is mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed, Company will issue or cause to be issued in exchange and substitution for and upon cancellation thereof, or in lieu of and substitution therefor, a new certificate or instrument, but only upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to Company of such loss, theft or destruction and customary and reasonable indemnity, if requested. The applicants for a new certificate or instrument under such circumstances will also pay any reasonable third-party costs associated with the issuance of such replacement certificates.
G. Governing Law . All matters between the parties, including without limitation questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of the Transaction Documents will be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law that would require or permit the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction, except for corporation law matters applicable to Company which will be governed by the corporate law of its jurisdiction of formation. The parties hereby waive all rights to a trial by jury. In any action, arbitration or proceeding, including appeal, arising out of or relating to any of the Transaction Documents or otherwise involving the parties, the prevailing party will be awarded its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the investigation, preparation, prosecution or defense of such action or proceeding.
H. Arbitration . Any dispute, controversy, claim or action of any kind arising out of, relating to, or in connection with this Agreement, or in any way involving Company and Investor or their respective Affiliates, including any issues of arbitrability, will be resolved solely by final and binding arbitration in English before a retired judge at JAMS, or its successor, in the Territory of the Virgin Islands, pursuant to the most expedited and Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures available. Any interim or final award may be entered and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. The final award will include the prevailing party’s reasonable arbitration, expert witness and attorney fees, costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Investor may in its sole discretion bring an action in aid of arbitration or for temporary, preliminary or provisional relief pending completion of arbitration.
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I. Payment Set Aside . To the extent that Company makes a payment or payments to Investor pursuant to any Transaction Document or Investor enforces or exercises its rights thereunder, and such payment or payments or the proceeds of such enforcement or exercise or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside, recovered from, disgorged by or are required to be refunded, repaid or otherwise restored to Company, a trustee, receiver or any other person under any law, including, without limitation, any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause of action, then to the extent of any such restoration the obligation or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied will be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been made or such enforcement or setoff had not occurred.
J. Headings . The titles and headings in this Agreement and the Transaction Documents are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of this Agreement and will not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof
K. Time of the Essence . Time is of the essence with respect to all provisions of this Agreement, the Note, and all Transaction Documents.
L. Survival . The representations and warranties contained herein will survive the Closing and the delivery of the Note and Shares until the entire Note issued to Investor has been converted or redeemed. Neither party will be under any obligation to update or supplement any of its representations or warranties following the Closing due to a change that occurred after the Closing.
M. Construction . The parties agree that each of them and/or their respective counsel has reviewed and had an opportunity to revise the Transaction Documents and, therefore, the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of the Transaction Documents or any amendments hereto. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party. All currency references in any Transaction Document are to U.S. dollars.
N. Further Assurances . Each party will take all further actions and execute all further documents as may be reasonably necessary to implement the provisions and carry out the intent of this Agreement fully and effectively.
O. Execution . This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together will be considered one and the same agreement and will become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by portable document format, facsimile or electronic transmission, such signature will create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such signature page were an original thereof.
P. Entire Agreement . This Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto, which are hereby incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire agreement and understanding of the parties , and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements , term sheets, letters, discussions, communications and understandings, both oral and written, which the parties acknowledge have been merged into this Agreement. No party, representative, advisor, attorney or agent has relied upon any collateral contract, agreement, assurance, promise, understanding, statement or representation not expressly set forth herein. The parties hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably waive all rights and remedies, at law and in equity, directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to, or which may arise as a result of, any Person’s reliance on any such statement or assurance .
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized signatories on the Effective Date.
Company:
INCEPTION MINING, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Trent D’Ambrosio | |
Name: | Trent D’Ambrosio | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Investor:
/s/ | ||
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By: | /s/ |
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Exhibit 1
Glossary of Defined Terms
“ $ ” means the currency of the United States of America, in which all dollar amounts in the Transaction Documents will be expressed.
“ Act ” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission thereunder.
“ Action ” has the meaning set forth in Section III.A.4 .
“ Affiliate ” means any Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a Person, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 144 under the Act.
“ Agreement ” means this Note Purchase Agreement.
“ Closing ” has the meaning set forth in Section II.D .
“Commission” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Common Stock” means the Common Stock of Company and any replacement or substitute thereof, or any share capital into which such Common Stock will have been changed or any share capital resulting from a reclassification of such Common Stock.
“ Company ” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of the Agreement.
“Conversion Shares” includes all shares of Common Stock potentially issuable in relation to the Note, including Common Stock that must be issued upon conversion of the Note, and Common Stock that must or may be issued in payment of any Interest or Conversion Premium.
“Disclosure Schedules” means the disclosure schedules of Company attached hereto as Exhibit 9. The Disclosure Schedules contain no material non-public information.
“DTC” means The Depository Trust Company, or any successor performing substantially the same function for Company.
“Exchange Act” means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission thereunder.
“ Effective Date ” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of the Agreement.
“ Equity Conditions ” has the meaning set forth in the Note.
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“GAAP” means U.S. generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved.
“Indebtedness” means (a) any liabilities for borrowed money or amounts owed in excess of $250,000, other than trade accounts payable incurred in the ordinary course of business, (b) all guaranties, endorsements and other contingent obligations in respect of Indebtedness of others, whether or not the same are or should be reflected in Company ’ s balance sheet, or the notes thereto, except guaranties by endorsement of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection or similar transactions in the ordinary course of business; and (c) the present value of any lease payments in excess of $250,000 due under leases required to be capitalized in accordance with GAAP.
“ Intellectual Property Rights ” has the meaning set forth in Section III.B.11 .
“Investor” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of the Agreement .
“Legal Opinion” means an opinion from Company’s legal counsel, in the form attached as Exhibit 4 .
“Liens” means a lien, charge, security interest or encumbrance in excess of $250,000, or a right of first refusal, preemptive right or other restriction.
“Material Adverse Effect” includes any material adverse effect on (a) the legality, validity or enforceability of any Transaction Document, (b) the results of operations, assets, business, or financial condition of Company and the Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, which is not disclosed in the Public Reports prior to the Effective Date, (c) Company’s ability to perform in any material respect on a timely basis its obligations under any Transaction Document, or (d) the sale, issuance, registration, listing, resale and trading on the Trading Market of the Conversion Shares.
“ Material Permits ” has the meaning set forth in Section III.B.9 .
“Note” means the Senior Secured Subordinated Note issued by Company, in the form attached as Exhibit 2 .
“ Officer’s Certificate” means a certificate executed by an authorized officer of Company, in the form attached as Exhibit 5 .
“Person” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government, or an agency or subdivision thereof, or other entity of any kind.
“ Prospectus ” means the final prospectus filed for the Registration Statement.
“ Prospectus Supplement ” means the supplement to the Prospectus complying with Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act that is timely filed with the Commission and delivered by the Company to Investor.
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“ Public Deed ” means a Public Deed securing full and timely performance of all obligations under the Transaction Documents, as registered in the applicable registries in Honduras, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 8.
“ Public Reports ” means the reports filed with the Commission by the Company pursuant to the Exchange Act (see Exhibit 9 ).
“Purchase Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section II.A.1 .
“ Receivables ” include all accounts receivable and all rights to the payment of a monetary obligation, whether or not earned by performance, and whether evidenced by an account, chattel paper, instrument, general intangible, or otherwise.
“Registration Statement ” means a valid, current and effective Registration Statement registering all Shares for sale, including the prospectus therein, amendments and supplements to such Registration Statement or prospectus, including pre- and post-effective amendments, all exhibits thereto, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such registration statement, and any information contained or incorporated by reference in a prospectus filed with the Commission in connection with the Registration Statement, to the extent such information is deemed under the Act to be part of any registration statement.
“Secretary’s Certificate ” means a certificate, in the form attached as Exhibit 6 , signed by the secretary of Company.
“ Shares ” include the Conversion Shares and the Warrant Shares.
“Short Sale” means a “short sale” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO of the Exchange Act.
“Subsidiary” means any Person owned or controlled by the Company, or in which Company, directly or indirectly, owns a majority of the capital stock or similar interest that would be disclosable pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b) (21).
“Trading Day” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Trading Market; provided that it will not include any day on which the Common Stock is (a) scheduled to trade for less than 5 hours, or (b) suspended from trading.
“ Trading Market ” has the meaning set forth in the Note.
“ Transaction Documents ” means this Agreement, the Note, the Warraant, the other agreements, certificates and documents referenced herein or the form of which is attached hereto, and the exhibits, schedules and appendices hereto and thereto.
“ Transfer Agent ” means the current and any future transfer agent for Company.
“ Transfer Agent Instructions ” means a letter agreement executed by Company, its current transfer agent, and any successor transfer agent for the Common Stock, in the form attached as Exhibit 3 .
“ Warrant ” means the Warrant to Purchase Common Stock in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 7 .
“ Warrant Shares ” includes all shares of Common Stock potentially issuable in relation to the Warrant.
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Ex. 10.16
Note
INCEPTION MINING, INC.
SENIOR SECURED REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE NOTE
I. Terms of Note .
A. Designation and Amount . This Senior Secured Redeemable Convertible Note (“ Note ”) is issued and delivered to the holder of this Note (each, a “ Investor ” and collectively, the “ Investors ”), or order, by Inception Mining, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“ Company ”), in the aggregate face value of $4,250,000.00 (“ Face Value ”) on May 20, 2019 (“ Issuance Date ”). The Company will pay the Face Value to Investor in full on the Maturity Date.
B. Ranking . This Note will rank senior to all common stock, preferred stock, existing and future indebtedness of the Company.
C. Interest .
1. Commencing on the Issuance Date, this Note will accrue compound interest (“ Interest ”) at a rate equal to 10% per annum, subject to adjustment as provided in this Note (“ Interest Rate ”), of the Face Value. The Interest Rate will retroactively increase by 10% per annum upon each occurrence of any Trigger Event (e.g. to 20% upon the first Trigger Event). Interest will be payable with respect to any portion of the Face Value of the Note upon any of the following: (a) upon redemption of the Note in accordance with Section I.F ; (b) upon conversion of all or any portion of the Note in accordance with Section I.G , only with respect to that portion which is converted; (c) when, as and if otherwise declared by the board of directors of the Company; and (d) the Maturity Date. The Interest Rate used for calculation of the Liquidation Value, Early Redemption Price and Accrual, as applicable, and the amount of Interest owed will be calculated and determined at close of the Trading Market immediately prior to the Notice Time.
2. Interest, as well as any applicable Liquidation Value or Conversion Premium payable hereunder, will be paid: (a) provided no Trigger Event has occurred, in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, immediately in cash; or (b) following the occurrence of a Trigger Event, or if Company does not for any reason whatsoever timely notify and pay Investor as provided in Section I.G.1.c below, in shares of Common Stock valued at the Conversion Price. All amounts that are required or permitted to be paid in cash pursuant to this Note will be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Investor.
3. So long as any portion of this Note is outstanding, the Company will not repurchase shares of Common Stock other than as payment of the exercise or conversion price of a convertible security or payment of withholding tax, and no dividends or other distributions will be paid, declared or set apart with respect to any Common Stock, except for Purchase Rights.
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D. Protective Provision .
1. So long as any portion of this Note is outstanding, the Company will not, without written approval of the Investor, alter or amend this Note.
2. A “ Deemed Liquidation Event ” will mean: (a) a merger or consolidation in which the Company is a constituent party or a subsidiary of the Company is a constituent party and the Company issues shares of its capital stock pursuant to such merger or consolidation, except any such merger or consolidation involving the Company or a subsidiary in which the shares of capital stock of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation continue to represent, or are converted into or exchanged for shares of capital stock that represent, immediately following such merger or consolidation, at least a majority, by voting power, of the capital stock of the surviving or resulting corporation or if the surviving or resulting corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of another corporation immediately following such merger or consolidation, the parent corporation of such surviving or resulting corporation; (b) Company issues securities that are senior to the Note in any respect, (c) Investor does not receive the number of Conversion Shares stated in a Conversion Notice with 5 Trading Days of the Notice Time; (d) trading of the Common Stock is halted or suspended by the Trading Market or any U.S. governmental agency for 5 or more consecutive trading days; or (e) the sale, lease, transfer, exclusive license or other disposition, in a single transaction or series of related transactions, by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company of all or substantially all the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole, or the sale or disposition (whether by merger or otherwise) of one or more subsidiaries of the Company if substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole are held by such subsidiary or subsidiaries.
3. The Company will not have the power to close or effect a voluntary Deemed Liquidation Event unless the agreement or plan of merger or consolidation for such transaction provides that the consideration payable to the stockholders of the Company will be allocated among the holders of capital stock of the Company in accordance with Section I.E , and the required amount is paid to Investor prior to or upon closing, effectuation, or occurrence of the Deemed Liquidation Event.
E. Liquidation .
1. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, prior to any distribution or payment made to any other creditors or the holders of any Preferred Stock or Common Stock by reason of their ownership thereof, the Investor will be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company available for distribution to its creditors an amount with respect to the then-outstanding Face Value, plus an amount equal to any accrued but unpaid Interest thereon (collectively with the Face Value, the “ Liquidation Value ”). If, upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the amounts payable with respect to the Note are not paid in full, the Investors will share equally and ratably in any distribution of assets of the Company in proportion to the liquidation preference and an amount equal to all accumulated and unpaid Interest, if any, to which each such Investor is entitled.
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F. Redemption .
1. Company ’ s Redemption Option . On the Maturity Date, the Company may redeem the Note by paying Investor in cash an amount equal to 100% of the Liquidation Value.
2. Early Redemption . Prior to the Maturity Date, provided that no Trigger Event has occurred, the Company will have the right at any time upon 30 Trading Days’ prior written notice, in its sole and absolute discretion, to redeem all or any portion of the Note then outstanding by paying Investor in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds an amount (the “ Early Redemption Price ”) equal to 140% of the then-outstanding Face Value.
4. Mandatory Redemption . If the Company determines to liquidate, dissolve or wind-up its business and affairs, or effect any Deemed Liquidation Event, the Company will, within three Trading Days of such determination and prior to effectuating any such action, redeem this Note for cash, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Investor, at the Early Redemption Price set forth in Section I.F.2 if the event is prior to the Maturity Date, or at the Liquidation Value if the event is on or after the Maturity Date.
5. Mechanics of Redemption . In order to redeem any portion of this Note then outstanding, 30 Trading Days prior to payment the Company must deliver written notice (each, a “ Redemption Notice ”) to Investor setting forth (a) the Face Value the Company is redeeming, (b) the applicable Interest Rate, Liquidation Value and Early Redemption Price, and (c) the calculation of the amount paid. Upon receipt of full payment in cash for the entire Note, the Investor will promptly submit to the Company the Note. For the avoidance of doubt, the delivery of a Redemption Notice shall not affect Investor’s rights under Section I.G until after receipt of cash payment by Investor.
G. Conversion .
1. Mechanics of Conversion .
a. All or any portion of the Face Value of the Note may be converted, in part or in whole, into shares of Common Stock, at any time or times after the Issuance Date, in the sole and absolute discretion of Investor or, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Company; (i) if at the option of Investor, by delivery of one or more written notices to the Company or its transfer agent (each, a “ Investor Conversion Notice ”), of the Investor’s election to convert any or all of the Note or (ii) if at the option of the Company, if the Equity Conditions are met, delivery of written notice to Investor (each, a “ Company Conversion Notice ” and, with the Investor Conversion Notice, each a “ Conversion Notice ”), of the Company’s election to convert all of any portion of the Note.
b. Each Delivery Notice (as defined below) will set forth the amount of Face Value of Note being converted, the Conversion Premium, and the minimum number of Conversion Shares due as of the time the Delivery Notice is given (the “ Notice Time ”), and the calculation thereof. The Company has a right to request clarification and explanation on Delivery Notices that are not legally sufficient or do not satisfy the provisions of relevant laws.
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c. As soon as practicable, and in any event within 1 Trading Day after the Notice Date, time being of the essence, the Company will do all of the following: (i) transmit the Delivery Notice by facsimile or electronic mail to the Company’s transfer agent (the “ Transfer Agent ”), copying Investor, with instructions to immediately comply with the Delivery Notice and deliver the number of Conversion Shares stated in the Delivery Notice forthwith; (ii) either (A) if the Company is approved through The Depository Trust Company (“ DTC ”), authorize and instruct the credit by the Transfer Agent of the number of Conversion Shares set forth in the Delivery Notice, to Investor’s or its designee’s balance account with the DTC Fast Automated Securities Transfer (FAST) Program, through its Deposit/Withdrawal at Custodian (DWAC) system, or (B) only if the Company is not approved through DTC, issue and surrender to a common carrier for overnight delivery to the address as specified in the Delivery Notice a certificate bearing no restrictive legend, registered in the name of Investor or its designee, for the number of Conversion Shares set forth in the Delivery Notice; and (iii) if it contends that the Delivery Notice is in any way incorrect, so notify Investor and provide a thorough written explanation and its own calculation, or the Delivery Notice and the calculations therein will conclusively be deemed correct for all purposes. The Company will at all times diligently take or cause to be taken all actions necessary to cause the Conversion Shares to be issued forthwith. If the Conversion Shares are not registered for resale, Investor will provide a legal opinion that they are exempt from registration. Under no circumstances will the Company issue a share certificate bearing a restrictive legend.
d. If during or at the end of the Measuring Period the Investor is entitled to receive additional Conversion Shares with regard to an Initial Notice, Investor may at any time deliver one or more additional written notices to the Company or its transfer agent (each, an “ Additional Notice ” and with the Initial Notice, each a “ Delivery Notice ”) setting forth the additional number of Conversion Shares to be delivered, and the calculation thereof.
e. If the Company for any reason does not issue or cause to be issued to the Investor within 3 Trading Days after the date of a Delivery Notice, the number of Conversion Shares stated in the Delivery Notice, then, in addition to all other remedies available to the Investor, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, the Company will pay in cash to the Investor on each day after such 2nd Trading Day that the issuance of such Conversion Shares is not timely effected an amount equal to 2% of the product of (i) the aggregate number of Conversion Shares not issued to the Investor on a timely basis and to which the Investor is entitled and (ii) the highest Closing Price of the Common Stock between the date on which the Company should have issued such shares to the Investor and the actual date of receipt of Conversion Shares by Investor. It is intended that the foregoing will serve to reasonably compensate Investor for any delay in delivery of Conversion Shares, and not as punishment for any breach by the Company. The Company acknowledges that the actual damages likely to result from delay in delivery are difficult to estimate and would be difficult for Investor to prove.
f. Notwithstanding any other provision: all of the requirements of Section I.F and this Section I.G are each independent covenants; the Company’s obligations to issue and deliver Conversion Shares upon any Delivery Notice are absolute, unconditional and irrevocable; any breach or alleged breach of any representation or agreement, or any violation or alleged violation of any law or regulation, by any party or any other person will not excuse full and timely performance of any of the Company’s obligations under these sections; and under no circumstances may the Company seek or obtain any temporary, interim or preliminary injunctive or equitable relief to prevent or interfere with any issuance of Conversion Shares to Investor.
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g. Company acknowledges and agrees that monetary damages would be difficult to quantify and prove, and that Investor would not have an adequate remedy at law for any failure to fully perform under this Section G . If for any reason whatsoever Investor does not timely receive the number of Conversion Shares stated in any Delivery Notice, Investor will be entitled to a compulsory remedy of immediate specific performance, temporary, interim and, preliminary and final injunctive relief requiring Company and its transfer agent, attorneys, officers and directors to immediately issue and deliver the number of Conversion Shares stated by Investor, which requirement will not be stayed for any reason, without the necessity of posting any bond, and which Company may not seek to stay or appeal.
h. No fractional shares of Common Stock are to be issued upon conversion of this Note, but rather the Company will round up to the nearest full share. The Investor will not be required to deliver the original of this Note in order to effect a conversion hereunder. The Company will pay any and all taxes which may be payable with respect to the issuance and delivery of any Conversion Shares.
2. Investor Conversion . In the event of a conversion of any portion of this Note pursuant to a Investor Conversion Notice, the Company will (a) satisfy the payment of Conversion Premium as provided in Section I.C.2, and (b) issue to the Investor of this Note a number of Conversion Shares equal to the Face Value divided by the applicable Conversion Price with respect to the amount of Note converted; all in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section I.G.1 .
3. Company Conversion . The Company will have the right to send the Investor a Company Conversion Notice at any time in its sole and absolute discretion, if the Equity Conditions are met as of the time such Company Conversion Notice is given. Upon any conversion of any portion of this Note pursuant to a Company Conversion Notice, the Company will on the date of such notice (a) satisfy the payment of Conversion Premium as provided in Section I.C.2 , and (b) issue to the Investor of this Note a number of Conversion Shares equal to the Face Value divided by the applicable Conversion Price with respect to the amount of Note converted; all in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section I.G.1 .
4. Stock Splits . If the Company at any time on or after the issuance of this Note subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares, the applicable Conversion Price, Adjustment Factor, Maximum Triggering Level, Minimum Triggering Level, and other share based metrics in effect immediately prior to such subdivision will be proportionately reduced and the number of shares of Common Stock issuable will be proportionately increased. If the Company at any time on or after such Issuance Date combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, the applicable Conversion Price, Adjustment Factor, Maximum Triggering Level, Minimum Triggering Level, and other share based metrics in effect immediately prior to such combination will be proportionately increased and the number of Conversion Shares will be proportionately decreased. Any adjustment under this Section will become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.
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5. Rights . In addition to any other adjustments, if at any time the Company grants, issues or sells any options, convertible securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any class of shares of Common Stock (the “ Purchase Rights ”), then Investor will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which Investor could have acquired if Investor had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon conversion of the entire Note held by Investor immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Purchase Rights.
6. Definitions . The following terms will have the following meanings:
a. “ Agreement ” means the Note Purchase Agreement or other agreement pursuant to which the Note is issued, including all exhibits thereto and all related Transaction Documents as defined therein.
b. “Collateral” means all assets of the Company, including without limitation all personal property wherever located, both now owned and hereafter acquired, including, but not limited to, all equipment, fixtures, inventory, goods, documents, general intangibles, accounts, deposit accounts (unless a security interest would render a nontaxable account taxable), receivables, contract rights (including, but not limited to, all of Company’s rights in franchise agreements, license agreements and market development agreements), chattel paper, patents, trademarks and copyrights (and the good will associated with and registrations and licensing of them), instruments, letter of credit rights and investment property, capital stock, partnership, membership and equity interests, of any kind or nature, and all additions and accessions to, all spare and repair parts, special tools, equipment and replacements for, software used in, all returned or repossessed goods the sale of which gave rise to, and all accessions, additions, amendments, modifications, replacements, and substitutions to, of or for the foregoing, and all proceeds, supporting obligations and products of the foregoing, except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedules. All terms which are used in this definition which are defined in the UCC shall have the same meanings herein as such terms are defined in the UCC, unless this Note shall otherwise specifically provide.
c. “ Conversion Premium ” with respect to any amount of this Note that is converted prior to the Maturity Date means the Face Value of the amount converted, multiplied by the product of (i) the applicable Interest Rate, and (ii) the number of whole years between the Issuance Date and the Maturity Date.
d. “ Conversion Price ” means, if there has never been a Trigger Event, a price per share of Common Stock equal to 100% of the Market Price less $0.01 per share, subject to adjustment as otherwise provided herein. Upon the occurrence of each Trigger Event the percentage in the preceding sentence will decrease by 10% (e.g. to 90% upon the first Trigger Event). In no event will the Conversion Price be less than the par value per share.
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e. “ Conversion Shares ” means all shares of Common Stock that are required to be or may be issued upon conversion of this Note.
f. “ Equity Conditions ” means on each day during the Measuring Period, (i) the Common Stock is not under chill or freeze from DTC, (ii) the Common Stock is designated for trading on a OTCQB or higher stock market and shall not have been suspended from trading on such market, and delisting or suspension by the Trading Market has not been threatened or pending, either in writing by such market or because Company has fallen below the then effective minimum listing maintenance requirements of such market; (iii) the Company has delivered Conversion Shares upon all conversions or redemptions of this Note in accordance with their terms to the Investor on a timely basis; (iv) the Company will have no knowledge of any fact that would cause both of the following (A) a registration statement not to be effective and available for the resale of all Conversion Shares, and (B) Section 3(a)(9) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, not to be available for the issuance of all Conversion Shares, or Securities Act Rule 144 not to be available for the resale of all the Conversion Shares without restriction; (v) there has been a minimum of 5 times the amount of Face Value of the Note then being converted by the Company in aggregate trading volume in the prior 20 Trading Days; (vi) all shares of Common Stock to which Investor is entitled have been timely received into Investor’s designated account in electronic form fully cleared for trading; (vi) the Company otherwise shall have been in compliance with and shall not have breached any provision, covenant, representation or warranty of any Transaction Document; and (vii) not more than 3 Trigger Events shall have occurred.
g. “Floor Price” means $0.01 per share of Common Stock. The Conversion Price will not be below the Floor Price.
h. “Maturity Date ” means the date that is the 2-year anniversary of the Issuance Date.
i. “ Market Price ” means the mathematical average of the 5 lowest individual daily volume weighted average prices of the Common Stock during the Measuring Period, which may be non-consecutive.
j. “ Measuring Period ” means the period beginning on the Issuance Date and ending on the Maturity Date.
k. “Obligations” include the full and punctual observance and performance of all present and future duties, covenants, and responsibilities due to Investor by Company under this Note, the Agreement, and the other Transaction Documents, including without limitation all present and future obligations and liabilities of Company for the payment of money (extending to all principal amounts, interest, late charges, fees, and all other charges and sums, as well as all costs and expenses payable by Company).
l. “ Trading Day ” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Trading Market.
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m. “ Trading Market ” means OTCQB or whatever higher market is at the applicable time, the principal U.S. trading exchange or market for the Common Stock. All Trading Market data will be measured as provided by the appropriate function of the Bloomberg Professional service of Bloomberg Financial Markets or its successor performing similar functions.
n. “ UCC ” means the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted and applied in any applicable jurisdiction, including without limitation Company’s jurisdiction of formation
7. Issuance Limitation . Notwithstanding any other provision, at no time may the Company issue shares of Common Stock to Investor which, when aggregated with all other shares of Common Stock then deemed beneficially owned by Investor, would result in Investor owning more than 4.99% of all Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such issuance, as determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; provided, however, that Investor may increase such amount to 9.99% upon not less than 61 days’ prior notice to the Company. Company and its transfer agent will immediately provide Investor with the then total number of outstanding shares of Common Stock at any time upon request. No provision of this paragraph may be waived by Investor or the Company.
8. Conversion at Maturity . Subject to the foregoing paragraph and provided no Trigger Event has occurred, if Company does not redeem this Note as set forth in Section I.F.2 , at close of business on the Maturity Date the full remaining outstanding Note will be automatically converted into shares of Common Stock at the Conversion Price.
H. Trigger Event .
1. Any occurrence of any one or more of the following, at any time and for any reason whatsoever, will constitute a “ Trigger Event ”:
a. Investor does not timely receive the number of Conversion Shares stated in any Conversion Notice, time being of the essence;
b. The issuance of restricted shares if Investor provides a legal opinion that shares may be issued without restrictive legend, or the issuance of a certificate if Investor requests electronic delivery via DTC;
c. Any violation of or failure to timely perform any covenant or provision of this Note, the Agreement, or any Transaction Document, related to payment of cash, registration, authorization, reservation, issuance or delivery of Conversion Shares, time being of the essence;
d. Any violation of or failure to perform any covenant or provision of this Note, the Agreement, or any Transaction Document, which in the case of a default that is curable, is not related to payment of cash, registration, reservation or delivery of Conversion Shares, and has not occurred before, is not cured within 5 Trading Days of written notice thereof;
e. Any representation or warranty made in the Agreement or any Transaction Document is untrue or incorrect in any respect as of the date when made or deemed made;
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f. The occurrence of any default or event of default under any material agreement, lease, document or instrument to which the Company or any subsidiary is obligated with a value of $250,000 or more, including without limitation of an aggregate of at least $250,000 of indebtedness, not disclosed in the Disclosure Schedules;
g. While any Registration Statement is required to be maintained effective pursuant to any Transaction Document, the effectiveness of the Registration Statement lapses for any reason, including, without limitation, the issuance of a stop order, or the Registration Statement, or the prospectus contained therein, is unavailable to Investor sale of all Conversion Shares for any 10 or more Trading Days, which may be non-consecutive;
h. The suspension from trading or the failure of the Common Stock to be trading or listed on the Trading Market, or failure to meet the requirements for continued listing on the Trading Market;
i. The Company’s notice, written or oral, to Investor, including without limitation, by way of public announcement or through any of its attorneys, agents, or representatives, of its intention not to comply, as required, with a Conversion Notice at any time, including without limitation any objection or instruction to its transfer agent not to comply with any notice from Investor;
j. Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Company or any subsidiary and, if instituted against the Company or any subsidiary by a third party, an order for relief is entered or the proceedings are not dismissed within 30 days of their initiation;
k. The appointment of or taking possession by a custodian, receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, or other similar official of the Company or any subsidiary or of any substantial part of its property, or the making by it of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the execution of a composition of debts, or the occurrence of any other similar federal, state or foreign proceeding, or the admission by it in writing of its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, the taking of corporate action by the Company or any Subsidiary in furtherance of any such action or the taking of any action by any person to commence a foreclosure sale or any other similar action under any applicable law;
l. A judgment or judgments for the payment of money aggregating in excess of $250,000 are rendered against the Company or any of its subsidiaries and are not stayed or satisfied within 30 days of entry;
m. The Company does not for any reason timely comply with any applicable reporting requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, including without limitation timely filing when first due all public reports and filings;
n. Any regulatory, administrative or enforcement proceeding is initiated against Company or any subsidiary (except to the extent an adverse determination would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, properties, assets, financial condition or results of operations or prevent the performance by the Company of any material obligation under the Transaction Documents);
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o. Any material provision of this Note is at any time for any reason, other than pursuant to the express terms thereof, cease to be valid and binding on or enforceable against the parties thereto, or the validity or enforceability thereof shall be contested by any party thereto, or a proceeding shall be commenced by the Company or any subsidiary or any governmental authority having jurisdiction over any of them, seeking to establish the invalidity or unenforceability thereof, or the Company or any subsidiary denies that it has any liability or obligation purported to be created under this Note; or
p. The failure of one or more Equity Conditions other than (v).
2. It is intended that all adjustments made following a Trigger Event will serve to reasonably compensate Investor for the change in circumstances, potential consequences and increased risk in light of the occurrence of a Trigger Event, and not as a penalty or punishment for any breach by the Company. The Company acknowledges that the actual damages likely to result from a Trigger Event are difficult to estimate and would be difficult for Investor to prove.
II. Security Agreement .
A. Grant of Security Interest . To secure the Obligations, Company, as debtor, hereby assigns and grants to Investor, as secured party, a continuing first-position lien on and security interest in, all right, title and interest of the Company, whether now owned or existing or hereafter created, acquired, or arising, in and to all of the Collateral.
B. Change in Name or Locations . Company’s legal name and jurisdiction of organization are correctly set forth in the Public Reports. Company has not transacted business at any time during the immediately preceding five-year period, and does not currently transact business, under any other legal names or trade names. Company’s chief executive office and principal place of business is at, and the Company keeps and shall keep all of its books and records relating to receivables only at the location identified in the Public Reports, and the Company has no other executive offices or places of business. Company hereby agrees that if the location of the Collateral changes from the locations it is currently located in, or if Company changes its name or form or jurisdiction of organization, or establishes a name in which it may do business, Company will immediately notify Investor in writing of the additions or changes.
C. Representations and Warranties . Company represents, warrants and covenants to Investor that: (a) Company has good, marketable and indefeasible title to the Collateral, except as disclosed in the Disclosure Schedules, has not made any prior sale, pledge, encumbrance, assignment or other disposition of any of the Collateral, and except as disclosed in the Disclosure Schedules, the Collateral is free from all encumbrances and rights of setoff of any kind except the lien in favor of Investor created by this Agreement; (b) except as herein provided, Company will not hereafter without Investor’s prior written consent sell, pledge, encumber, assign or otherwise dispose of any of the Collateral or permit any right of setoff, lien or security interest to exist thereon except to Investor, except for dispositions of Collateral in the ordinary course of business; (c) Company will defend the Collateral against all claims and demands of all persons at any time claiming the same or any interest therein; and (d) Company has provided a true, complete, and current listing of all patents, trademarks, tradestyles, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights (including all registrations and applications therefor) owned by Company as of the date hereof that are registered with any governmental authority. Company shall promptly notify Investor in writing of any additional intellectual property rights acquired or arising after the date hereof, and shall submit to the Investor a supplement to reflect such additional rights, provided Company’s failure to do so shall not impair the Investor’s security interest therein.
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D. Covenants . Company covenants that it will:
(i) from time to time and at all reasonable times allow Investor, by or through any of its officers, agents, attorneys, or accountants, to examine or inspect the Collateral, and obtain valuations and audits of the Collateral, at Investor’s expense, wherever located. Company shall do, obtain, make, execute and deliver all such additional and further acts, things, deeds, assurances and instruments as Investor may require to assure to Investor its rights hereunder and in or to the Collateral, and the proceeds thereof, including waivers from landlords, warehousemen and mortgagees;
(ii) keep the Collateral in good order and repair consistent with commercially reasonable past practices at all times and immediately notify Investor of any event causing a material loss or decline in value of the Collateral, whether or not covered by insurance, and the amount of such loss or depreciation;
(iii) only use or permit the Collateral to be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws and regulations;
(iv) to the extent applicable, have and maintain insurance at all times with respect to all Collateral against risks of fire (including so called extended coverage), theft, sprinkler leakage, and other risks (including risk of flood if any Collateral is maintained at a location in a flood hazard zone) as Investor may reasonably require, in such form, in the minimum amount of the outstanding principal of the Note and written by such companies as may be reasonably satisfactory to Investor; each such casualty insurance policy shall contain a standard Investor’s Loss Payable Clause issued in favor of Investor under which all losses thereunder shall be paid to Investor as Investor’s interest may appear; such policies shall expressly provide that the requisite insurance cannot be altered or canceled without at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Investor and shall insure Investor notwithstanding the act or neglect of Company; upon Investor’s demand, Company shall furnish Investor with evidence of insurance as Investor may reasonably require; in the event of failure to provide insurance as herein provided, Investor may, at its option, obtain such insurance and Company shall pay to Investor, on demand, the cost thereof; proceeds of insurance may be applied by Investor to reduce the Obligations or to repair or replace Collateral, all in Investor ‘s sole discretion;
(v) If any of the Collateral is, at any time, in the possession of a bailee, Company will promptly notify Investor thereof and, if requested by Investor, shall promptly obtain an acknowledgment from the bailee, in form and substance satisfactory to Investor, that the bailee holds such Collateral for the benefit of Investor and shall act upon the instructions of Investor, without the further consent of Company;
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(vi) Company will not change its legal name or transact business under any other trade name without first giving 30 days’ prior written notice of its intent to do so to the Investor; and
(vii) Company will promptly pay when due all taxes, assessments and governmental charges and levies upon or against Company or any of the Collateral, in each case before the same become delinquent and before penalties accrue thereon, unless and to the extent that the same are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings which prevent foreclosure or other realization upon any of the Collateral and preclude interference with the operation of Company’s business in the ordinary course, and Company shall have established adequate reserves therefor.
E. Negative Pledge; No Transfer . Company will not sell or offer to sell or otherwise transfer or grant or allow the imposition of a lien, encumbrance or security interest of any kind upon the Collateral or use any portion thereof in any manner inconsistent with this Agreement or with the terms and conditions of any policy of insurance thereon. The Company shall warrant and defend the Collateral against any claims and demands of all persons at any time claiming the same or any interest in the Collateral adverse to the Investor.
F. Further Assurances . Company hereby irrevocably authorizes Investor at any time and from time to time to file in any UCC jurisdiction any initial financing statements and amendments thereto that (a) indicate the Collateral (i) as all assets of Company or words of similar effect, regardless of whether any particular asset comprised in the Collateral falls within the scope of Article 9 of the UCC or such jurisdiction, or (ii) as being of an equal or lesser scope or with greater detail, and (b) contain any other information required by part 5 of Article 9 of the UCC for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance of any financing statement or amendment, including, but not limited to (i) whether Company is an organization, the type of organization and (ii) any organization identification number issued to Company. Company agrees to furnish any such information to Investor promptly upon request. Company also ratifies its authorization for Investor to have filed in any UCC jurisdiction any like initial financing statements or amendments thereto if filed prior to the date hereof.
G. Events of Default . Company shall, at Investor’s option, be in default under this Agreement upon the happening of any of the following events or conditions (each, an “ Event of Default ”): (a) a failure to pay any amount due under this Note, the Agreement or any Transaction Document within 5 business days of the date the same is due; (b) the failure by Company to perform any of its other obligations under this Note, the Agreement or any Transaction Document within 5 business days of notice from Investor of the same; (c) falsity, inaccuracy or material breach by Company of any written warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Investor by or on behalf of Company; (d) an uninsured material loss, theft, damage, or destruction to any of the Collateral, or the entry of any judgment against Company or any lien against or the making of any levy, seizure or attachment of or on the Collateral; (e) the failure of Investor to have a perfected first priority security interest in the Collateral; (f) any indication or evidence received by Investor that Company may have directly or indirectly been engaged in any type of activity that might reasonably be expected to result in the forfeiture of any property of Company to any governmental entity, federal, state or local; (g) the Closing Price of the Common Stock is below $0.05 per share for 20 Trading Days or more; or (h) the occurrence of any 3 or more Trigger Events.
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H. Remedies . Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default and at any time thereafter, the Floor Price shall no longer apply, and Investor may declare all Obligations secured hereby immediately due and payable and shall have, in addition to any remedies provided herein or by any applicable law or in equity, all the remedies of a secured party under the UCC. Investor’s remedies include, but are not limited to, to the extent permitted by law, the right to (a) peaceably by its own means or with judicial assistance enter Company’s premises and take possession of the Collateral without prior notice to Company or the opportunity for a hearing, (b) render the Collateral unusable, (c) dispose of the Collateral on Company’s premises, and (d) require Company to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Investor at a place designated by Investor. Unless the Collateral is perishable or threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Investor will give Company reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale thereof or of the time after which any private sale or any other intended disposition thereof is to be made. The requirements of commercially reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is sent to Company at least 5 business days before the time of the intended sale or disposition. Expenses of retaking, holding, preparing for sale, selling or the like shall include Investor ‘s reasonable attorney’s fees and legal expenses, incurred or expended by Investor to enforce any payment due it under this Note either as against Company, or in the prosecution or defense of any action, or concerning any matter growing out of or connection with the subject matter of this Note and the Collateral pledged hereunder. Company waives all relief from all appraisement or exemption laws now in force or hereafter enacted.
I. Payment of Expenses . At its option, Investor may, but is not required to: discharge taxes, liens, security interests or such other encumbrances as may attach to the Collateral; pay for required insurance on the Collateral; and pay for the maintenance, appraisal or reappraisal, and preservation of the Collateral, as determined by Investor to be necessary.
J. Preservation of Rights . No delay or omission on Investor’s part to exercise any right or power arising hereunder will impair any such right or power or be considered a waiver of any such right or power, nor will Investor’s action or inaction impair any such right or power. Investor ‘s rights and remedies hereunder are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies which Investor may have under other agreements, at law or in equity.
III. General .
V. General Provisions .
A. Notice . Unless a different time of day or method of delivery is specifically provided in the Agreement, any and all notices or other communications or deliveries required or permitted to be provided hereunder will be in writing and will be deemed given and effective on the earliest of: (a) the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile or electronic mail prior to 5:00 p.m. New York time on a Trading Day and an electronic confirmation of delivery is received by the sender, (b) the next Trading Day after the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered later than 5:00 p.m. New York time or on a day that is not a Trading Day, (c) the next Trading Day following the date of mailing, if sent by U.S. nationally recognized overnight courier service, or (d) upon actual receipt by the party to whom such notice is required to be given. The addresses for such notices and communications are such other address as may be designated in writing, in the same manner, by such Person.
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B. Amendments; Waivers . No provision of this Note may be waived or amended except in a written instrument signed, in the case of an amendment, by Company and Investor or, in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom enforcement of any such waiver is sought. No waiver of any default with respect to any provision, condition or requirement of this Note will be deemed to be a continuing waiver in the future or a waiver of any subsequent default or a waiver of any other provision, condition or requirement hereof, nor will any delay or omission of either party to exercise any right hereunder in any manner impair the exercise of any such right.
C. No Third-Party Beneficiaries . This Note will inure solely to the benefit of the Investor, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other Person.
D. Severability . If any provision of this Note is held to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, the validity and enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions of this Note will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and the parties will attempt to agree upon a valid and enforceable provision that is a reasonable substitute therefor, and upon so agreeing, will incorporate such substitute provision in this Note.
E. Governing Law . All matters between the parties, including without limitation questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of the Transaction Documents will be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law that would require or permit the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction, except for corporation law matters applicable to Company which will be governed by the corporate law of its jurisdiction of formation. The parties hereby waive all rights to a trial by jury. In any action, arbitration or proceeding, including appeal, arising out of or relating to any of the Transaction Documents or otherwise involving the parties, the prevailing party will be awarded its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the investigation, preparation, prosecution or defense of such action or proceeding.
F. Arbitration . Any dispute, controversy, claim or action of any kind arising out of, relating to, or in connection with this Note, or in any way involving Company and Investor or their respective Affiliates, including any issues of arbitrability, will be resolved solely by final and binding arbitration in English before a retired judge at JAMS, or its successor, in the Territory of the Virgin Islands, pursuant to the most expedited and Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures available. Any interim or final award may be entered and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. The final award will include the prevailing party’s reasonable arbitration, expert witness and attorney fees, costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Investor may in its sole discretion bring an action in Nevada or Utah in aid of arbitration or for temporary, preliminary or provisional relief pending completion of arbitration.
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G. Remedies .
1. In addition to being entitled to exercise all rights provided herein or granted by law, including recovery of damages, each of Investor and Company will be entitled to specific performance under this Note, and equitable and injunctive relief to prevent any actual or threatened breach under this Note, to the full extent permitted under applicable laws.
2. Without limitation of the foregoing, Company acknowledges that the rights and benefits of Investor pursuant to Section I.G.1. of this Note are unique and that no adequate remedy exists at law if Company breaches or fails timely perform any of its obligations thereunder, that it would be difficult to determine the amount of damages resulting therefrom, that it would cause irreparable injury to Investor, and that any potential harm to Company would be adequately and fully compensable with monetary damages; accordingly, Investor will be entitled to a compulsory remedy of immediate specific performance, temporary, interim, preliminary and final injunctive relief to enforce the provisions thereof, including without limitation requiring Company and its transfer agent, attorneys, officers and directors to immediately take all actions necessary to issue and deliver the number of Conversion Shares stated by Investor, and prohibiting any Common Stock from being issued or transferred until after all Conversion Shares have been received by Investor in electronic form and fully cleared for trading, which requirements will not be stayed for any reason, without the necessity of posting any bond. Company hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably waives all objections and rights to oppose any motion, application or request by Investor to issue any number of Conversion Shares, and all rights to stay or appeal any resulting order, and any appeal filed by Company or on its behalf will be immediately and automatically dismissed. Company further acknowledges that it has an adequate remedy at law with respect to Section I.G.1. of this Note in a claim for money damages; accordingly, Company may not restrain or enjoin its transfer agent, Investor or any brokers from receiving or reselling any Conversion Shares, and any action for temporary, preliminary or final injunctive relief filed by Company or on its behalf will be immediately and automatically dismissed.
H. Headings . The titles and headings in this Note are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of this Note and will not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof
I. Time of the Essence . Time is of the essence with respect to all provisions of this Note.
J. Construction . The parties agree that each of them and/or their respective counsel has reviewed and had an opportunity to revise this Note and, therefore, the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this Note or any amendments hereto. The language used in this Note will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party. All currency references in this Note are to U.S. dollars.
K. Further Assurances . Each party will take all further actions and execute all further documents as may be reasonably necessary to implement the provisions and carry out the intent of this Note fully and effectively.
L. Entire Agreement . This Note, together with the Agreement, contains the entire agreement and understanding of the parties , and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements , term sheets, letters, discussions, communications and understandings, both oral and written, which the parties acknowledge have been merged into this Note. No party, representative, advisor, attorney or agent has relied upon any collateral contract, agreement, assurance, promise, understanding, statement or representation not expressly set forth herein. The parties hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably waive all rights and remedies, at law and in equity, directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to, or which may arise as a result of, any Person’s reliance on any such statement or assurance .
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Note on May 20, 2019.
INCEPTION MINING INC. | ||
Signed: | /s/ Trent D’Ambrosio | |
Trent D’Ambrosio, CEO |
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Ex. 10.17
Warrant
THIS WARRANT AND THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THIS WARRANT AND THE COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THIS WARRANT UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO INCEPTION MINING INC. THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
Right to Purchase Shares of Common Stock of Inception Mining Inc.
COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT #1
Warrant Shares: 9,250,000 | Issue Date: May 20, 2019 |
Inception Mining Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, hereby certifies that, for value received, ____________________ or its assigns (the “ Holder ”), is entitled, subject to the terms set forth below, to purchase from the Company (as defined herein) at any time after the Issue Date set forth above for three years following the Issue Date, nine million two hundred fifty thousand (9,250,000) fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (as hereinafter defined) at the applicable Exercise Price per share (as defined below).
As used herein the following terms, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following respective meanings:
The term “Common Stock” includes (i) the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001; and (ii) any other securities into which or for which any of the securities described in the preceding clause may be converted or exchanged pursuant to a plan of recapitalization, reorganization, merger, sale of assets or otherwise.
The term “Company” shall include Inception Mining Inc., a Nevada corporation, and any person or entity which shall succeed, or assume the obligations of, Inception Mining Inc. hereunder.
The “Exercise Price” applicable under this Warrant shall be a price per share equal to $0.40 with respect to 3,750,000 shares, $0.50 with respect to 3,000,000 shares, and $0.60 with respect to 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock.
Article I. Exercise of Warrant .
Section 1.01 Number of Shares Issuable upon Exercise . From and after the date hereof, the Holder shall be entitled to receive, upon exercise of this Warrant in whole or in part, by delivery of an original or fax copy of an exercise notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “ Exercise Notice ”) along with payment of the Exercise Price per share, shares of Common Stock of the Company so long as shares of Common Stock of the Company are available for issuance. All shares of the Common Stock are immediately exercisable upon the execution of this Warrant as follows:
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Section 1.02 Company Acknowledgment . The Company will, at the time of the exercise of this Warrant, upon the request of the Holder hereof acknowledge in writing its continuing obligation to afford to such Holder any rights to which such Holder shall continue to be entitled after such exercise in accordance with the provisions of this Warrant. If the Holder shall fail to make any such request, such failure shall not affect the continuing obligation of the Company to afford to such Holder any such rights.
Section 1.03 Callability Right by Company . If the mathematical average of the daily volume weighted average prices of the Common Stock is equal to or above $0.70 for a period of thirty trading days, then the Company will have the right (at its sole and absolute discretion) at any time to demand the Holder exercise this Warrant as set forth herein. If the Company demands the exercise as allowed in this Section and the Holder does not exercise this Warrant within ten business days, then this Warrant shall automatically expire.
Section 1.04 Trustee for Warrant Holders . In the event that a bank or trust company shall have been appointed as trustee for the Holder of this Warrant, such bank or trust company shall have all the powers and duties of a warrant agent (as described in Section 6 herein) and shall accept, in its own name for the account of the Company or such successor person as may be entitled thereto, all amounts otherwise payable to the Company or such successor, as the case may be, on exercise of this Warrant pursuant to this Section 1.
Article II. Procedure for Exercise .
Section 2.01 Delivery of Stock Certificates, Etc., on Exercise . The Company agrees that the shares of Common Stock purchased upon exercise of this Warrant shall be deemed to be issued to the Holder as the record owner of such shares as of the close of business on the date on which this Warrant shall have been surrendered and payment made for such shares in accordance herewith. As soon as practicable after the exercise of this Warrant in full or in part, the Company, at Holder’s expense, will cause to be issued in the name of and delivered to the Holder, or as such Holder (upon payment by such Holder of any applicable transfer taxes) may direct in compliance with applicable securities laws, a certificate or certificates for the number of duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock to which such Holder shall be entitled on such exercise so long as such shares of Common Stock are available for issuance.
Section 2.02 Exercise . Payment may be made in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds or by certified or official bank check payable to the order of the Company equal to the applicable aggregate Exercise Price, for the number of Common Shares specified in the Exercise Notice and the Holder shall thereupon be entitled to receive the number of duly authorized, validly issued, fully-paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock as provided herein.
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Article III. Assignment; Exchange of Warrant . Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, this Warrant, and the rights evidenced hereby, may be transferred by any registered holder hereof (a “ Transferor ”) in whole or in part. On the surrender for exchange of this Warrant, with the Transferor’s endorsement in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto (the “ Transferor Endorsement Form ”) and together with evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company demonstrating compliance with applicable securities laws, which shall include, without limitation, the provision of a legal opinion from the Transferor’s counsel (at the Company’s expense) that such transfer is exempt from the registration requirements of applicable securities laws, the Company at its expense (but with payment by the Transferor of any applicable transfer taxes) will issue and deliver to or on the order of the Transferor thereof a new Warrant of like tenor, in the name of the Transferor and/or the transferee(s) specified in such Transferor Endorsement Form (each a “ Transferee ”), calling in the aggregate on the face or faces thereof for the number of shares of Common Stock called for on the face or faces of the Warrant so surrendered by the Transferor.
Article IV. Replacement of Warrant . On receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant and, in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction of this Warrant, on delivery of an indemnity agreement or security reasonably satisfactory in form and amount to the Company or, in the case of any such mutilation, on surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, the Company at its expense will execute and deliver, in lieu thereof, a new Warrant of like tenor.
Article V. Maximum Exercise . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in no event shall the Holder be entitled to exercise any portion of this Warrant in excess of that portion of this Warrant upon exercise of which the sum of (a) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates and (b) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the portion of this Warrant with respect to which the determination of this limitation is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the Holder and its Affiliates of any amount greater than 9.99% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock. As used herein, the term “Affiliate” means any person or entity that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a person or entity, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 144 under the Securities Act. For purposes of the second preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Regulations 13(d)-(g) thereunder. The limitations set forth herein may be waived in whole or in part, upon sixty-one (61) days prior written notice from the Holder to the Company.
Article VI. Warrant Agent . The Company may, by written notice to the Holder of the Warrant, appoint an agent for the purpose of issuing Common Stock on the exercise of this Warrant, exchanging this Warrant, and replacing this Warrant, or any of the foregoing, and thereafter any such issuance, exchange or replacement, as the case may be, shall be made at such office by such agent.
Article VII. Transfer on the Company’s Books . Until this Warrant is transferred on the books of the Company, the Company may treat the registered Holder hereof as the absolute owner hereof for all purposes, notwithstanding any notice to the contrary.
Article VIII. Miscellaneous . This Warrant and any term hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of such change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. THIS WARRANT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS. ANY ACTION BROUGHT CONCERNING THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS WARRANT SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN THE STATE COURTS OF NEVADA OR IN THE FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE STATE OF NEVADA; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE HOLDER MAY CHOOSE TO WAIVE THIS PROVISION AND BRING AN ACTION OUTSIDE THE STATE OF NEVADA. The individuals executing this Warrant on behalf of the Company agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Warrant is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Warrant. The headings in this Warrant are for purposes of reference only, and shall not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. The Company acknowledges that legal counsel participated in the preparation of this Warrant and, therefore, stipulates that the rule of construction that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in the interpretation of this Warrant to favor any party against the other party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has executed this Warrant as of the date first written above.
INCEPTION MINING INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Trent D’Ambrosio | |
Name: | Trent D’Ambrosio | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
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Registered with the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors
Inception Mining, Inc.
As independent registered public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report dated April 1, 2019, with respect to the financial statements of Inception Mining, Inc., in its registration statement on Form S-1 relating to the registration of 25,846,154 shares of common stock. We also consent to the reference of our firm under the caption “interests of named experts and counsel” in the registration statement.
Salt Lake City, UT
May 31 , 2019