AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Co - Quarter Report: 2018 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarter period ended March 31, 2018
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File number: 000-55088
OROPLATA RESOURCES, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Nevada |
| 33-1227980 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
930 Tahoe Blvd. Suite 802-16, Incline Village, NV 89451 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(775) 434-7333 |
(Registrant's telephone number) |
N/A |
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | [ ] | Accelerated filer | [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer | [ ] (Do not check if a small reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | [X] |
Emerging growth company | [X] |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes [ ] No [X]
The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding as of March 15, 2018 was 90,916,957.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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ITEM I. | Financial Statements | 3 |
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| Consolidated Balance Sheets as at March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017 (unaudited) | 4 |
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| Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited) | 5 |
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| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited) | 6 |
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| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) | 7 |
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ITEM 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 11 |
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ITEM 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 15 |
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ITEM 4. | Controls and Procedures | 15 |
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION |
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ITEM 1. | Legal Proceedings | 15 |
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ITEM 1A. | Risk Factors | 15 |
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ITEM 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 15 |
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ITEM 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 16 |
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ITEM 4. | Mine Safety Disclosure | 16 |
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ITEM 5. | Other Information | 16 |
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ITEM 6. | Exhibits | 17 |
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SIGNATURES |
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PART I – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheet of Oroplata Resources, Inc. at March 31, 2018 (with comparative figures as at September 30, 2017) and the consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 and the statements of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 have been prepared by the Company's management in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
Operating results for the six months ended March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ended September 30, 2018.
OROPLATA RESOURCES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Period Ended March 31, 2018(unaudited) and September 30, 2017
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) | 4 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) | 5 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) | 6 |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) | 7 |
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OROPLATA RESOURCES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
| March 31, 2018 $ |
| September 30, 2017 $ |
ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash | 5,911 |
| 9,141 |
Prepaid expenses | 315,000 |
| 52,500 |
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Total assets | 320,911 |
| 61,641 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 415,080 |
| 412,463 |
Due to related parties | 528,949 |
| 218,246 |
Notes payable, net of unamortized discount of $23,783 and $13,063, respectively | 813,817 |
| 696,937 |
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Total current liabilities | 1,757,846 |
| 1,327,646 |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT |
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Common Stock Authorized: 500,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001 per share |
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Issued and outstanding: 89,147,392 and 58,500,000 common shares, respectively | 89,147 |
| 58,500 |
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Additional paid-in capital | 33,038,245 |
| 29,892,737 |
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Deficit | (34,564,327) |
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Total stockholders’ deficit | (1,436,935) |
| (1,266,005) |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | 320,911 |
| 61,641 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements)
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OROPLATA RESOURCES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
| For the three months ended March 31, 2018 $ |
| For the three months ended March 31, 2017 $ |
| For the six months ended March 31, 2018 $ |
| For the six months ended March 31, 2017 $ |
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Revenues | – |
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Expenses |
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Exploration costs | 6,452 |
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| 9,582 |
| 600,000 |
General and administrative | 790,872 |
| 1,120,744 |
| 3,281,570 |
| 1,281,122 |
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Net loss before other expenses | (797,324) |
| (1,120,744) |
| (3,291,152) |
| (1,881,122) |
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Other expense |
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Interest expense | (31,784) |
| (65,342) |
| (55,933) |
| (141,428) |
Gain on forgiveness of debt | – |
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| 25,000 |
Loss on settlement of debt | – |
| (36,000) |
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| (36,000) |
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Net loss | (829,108) |
| (1,222,086) |
| (3,347,085) |
| (2,033,550) |
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | (0.01) |
| (0.02) |
| (0.05) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | 84,788,426 |
| 58,715,910 |
| 71,738,486 |
| 58,500,168 |
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(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements)
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OROPLATA RESOURCES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
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| For the six months ended March 31, 2017 $ |
Operating Activities |
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Net loss | (3,347,085) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Accretion expense | 16,425 |
| 124,160 |
Fair value of share purchase warrants issued | 101,310 |
| 652,977 |
Issuance costs of convertible debt | – |
| 9,948 |
Convertible note issued for commitment fee | – |
| 75,000 |
Gain on forgiveness of debt | – |
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Loss on settlement of debt | – |
| 36,000 |
Shares issued for mineral property exploration costs | – |
| 600,000 |
Shares issued for services | 2,622,250 |
| 292,000 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Prepaid expenses | 52,500 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 14,667 |
| 90,823 |
Due to related parties | 310,203 |
| 45,000 |
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Net Cash Used In Operating Activities | (229,730) |
| (132,642) |
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Financing Activities |
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Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures | – |
| 99,480 |
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes payable | 226,000 |
| 6,000 |
Proceeds from related party | 500 |
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Repayment on note payable | – |
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Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities | 226,500 |
| 71,412 |
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Change in Cash | (3,230) |
| (61,230) |
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Cash – Beginning of Period | 9,141 |
| 90,040 |
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Cash – End of Period | 5,911 |
| 28,810 |
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Non-cash investing and financing activities: |
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Discount on convertible debenture | 4,545 |
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Issuance of common shares for conversion of convertible notes and accrued interest | 133,050 |
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Fair value of common shares within prepaid expenses | 315,000 |
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Supplemental Disclosures |
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Interest paid | – |
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Income tax paid | – |
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OROPLATA RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period ended March 31, 2018
(unaudited)
1.Organization and Nature of Operations
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Oroplata Resources, Inc. and its subsidiary (“Oroplata” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted from these statements pursuant to such rules and regulations and, accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes necessary for comprehensive consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2017, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017.
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the state of Nevada on October 6, 2011 for the purpose of acquiring and developing mineral properties. The Company has a wholly-owned subsidiary called Oroplata Exploraciones E Ingenieria SRL, which was incorporated in the Dominican Republic on January 10, 2012. On July 26, 2016, the Company incorporated Lithortech Resources Inc., a Nevada company, as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The Company currently holds mineral rights in the Dominican Republic and in the Western Nevada Basin of Nye County in the state of Nevada.
Going Concern
These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. As at March 31, 2018, the Company has not earned revenue, has a working capital deficit of $1,436,935, and an accumulated deficit of $34,564,327. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its management, and its ability to identify future investment opportunities and obtain the necessary debt or equity financing, and generating profitable operations from the Company’s future operations. If the Company is able to obtain financing, there is no certainty that terms will be favorable to the Company. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a)Basis of Presentation
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”) and are expressed in U.S. dollars. The Company’s fiscal year end is September 30.
(b)Principles of Consolidation
These condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Oroplata Exploraciones E Ingenieria SRL and Lithortech Resources Inc. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
3.Convertible Notes Payable
(a)On July 18, 2016, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement, as amended, with a non-related party for proceeds of $75,000. The terms of the convertible note became effective on February 15, 2017. The amount owing is secured by assets of the company, bears interest at 10%, is convertible into common shares of the Company at $0.24 per share, and is due on February 18, 2017. In September 2017, the conversion price was amended to $0.115 per share and the due date extended to December 31, 2017. On December 11, 2017, the due date was extended to December 11, 2018. The initial amortized discount was $9,375 and as at March 31, 2018, the carrying value of the note payable is $75,000 (September 30, 2017 - $75,000), and accrued interest of $8,425 (September 30, 2017 - $4,685) has been recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
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OROPLATA RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period ended March 31, 2018
(unaudited)
3.Convertible Notes Payable (continued)
(b)On July 18, 2016, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a non-related party for proceeds of $121,000. The amount owing is unsecured, bears interest at 10% per annum, and is due on April 18, 2017, and is convertible into common shares of the Company at $0.50 per share. On January 31, 2017, the due date was extended to December 31, 2017. In September 2017, the conversion feature on the note payable was adjusted $0.115 per share. On December 11, 2017, the due date was extended to December 11, 2018. During the period ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 1,157,382 common shares for the conversion of $121,000 of note payable and $12,100 of interest payable. As at March 31, 2018, the carrying value of the note payable is $nil (September 30, 2017 - $121,000), and accrued interest of $5,584 (September 30, 2017 - $15,382) has been recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
As an incentive for the loan, the Company issued 121,000 cashless warrants to the note holder as a bonus incentive, which has an exercise price of $0.50 per warrant until July 18, 2021. The fair value of the cashless warrants was $229,069, and was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming no expected dividends, volatility of 239%, and risk-free rate of 1%.
(c)On September 28, 2016, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a non-related party for proceeds up to $550,000. On September 30, 2016, the Company received proceeds of $110,000, net of issuance fees of $10,000. The amount owing is unsecured, bears interest at 10% per annum, and is due on September 30, 2017, and is convertible into common shares of the Company at $0.10 per share. In September 2017, the conversion price was amended to $0.115 per share and the due date extended to December 31, 2017. On December 11, 2017, the due date was extended to December 11, 2018. As at March 31, 2018, the carrying value of the note payable is $110,000 (September 30, 2017 - $110,000), and accrued interest of $16,485 (September 30, 2017 - $11,000) has been recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
As an incentive for the loan, the Company issued 121,000 cashless warrants to the note holder as a bonus incentive, which has an exercise price of $0.50 per warrant until September 30, 2021. The fair value of the cashless warrants was $65,990, and was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming no expected dividends, volatility of 233%, and risk-free rate of 1%.
(d)On February 16, 2017, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a non-related party for proceeds up to $250,000. On February 16, 2017, the Company received proceeds of $32,428, net of issuance fees of $2,948. On February 24, 2017, the Company received proceeds of $77,000, net of issuance fees of $7,000. On April 17, 2017, the Company received proceeds of $13,750, net of issuance fees of $1,250. On April 26, 2017, the Company received proceeds of $88,000, net of issuance fees of $8,000. On June 13, 2017, the Company received proceeds of $38,822 net of issuance fees of $3,882. The aggregate principal amount owed of $250,000 is secured, bears interest at 10%, is due one year after the date of funding for each tranche, and is convertible into common shares of the Company at $0.10 per share. In September 2017, the conversion price was amended to $0.115 per share. On December 11, 2017, the due date for all tranches was extended to December 11, 2018. As at December 31, 2017, the carrying value of the note payable is $250,000 (September 30, 2017 - $250,000), and accrued interest of $24,702 (September 30, 2017 - $12,236) has been recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
(e)On July 25, 2017, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a non-related party for proceeds up to $550,000. On July 25, 2017 the Company received proceeds of $44,000, net of issuance fees of $4,000. On August 17, 2017, the Company received proceeds of $110,000, net of issuance fees of $10,000. The aggregate principal amount owed of $154,000 is secured, bears interest at 10%, is due one year after the date of funding for each tranche, and is convertible into common shares of the Company at $0.115 per share. On October 23, 2017, the Company received proceeds of $82,500, net of issuance costs of $7,500. On December 1, 2017, the Company received proceeds of $55,000, net of issuance costs of $5,000. On December 11, 2017, the due date was extended to December 11, 2018. On December 15, 2017, the Company received proceeds of $55,000, net of issuance costs of $5,000. On February 9, 2018, the Company received proceeds of $56,100, net of issuance costs of $5,100. As at March 31, 2018, the carrying value of the note payable is $378,817 (September 30, 2017 - $140,937), the unamortized discount on the note is $23,783 (September 30, 2017 - $13,063), and accrued interest of $18,022 (September 30, 2017 - $2,507) has been recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
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OROPLATA RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period ended March 31, 2018
(unaudited)
4.Related Party Transactions
(a)As of March 31, 2018, the Company owes $120,146 (September 30, 2017 - $120,146) to the former Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company for advances to the Company to fund day-to-day operations. The amounts owing are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand.
(b)As of March 31, 2018, the Company owes $85,500 (September 30, 2017 - $85,500) to the former Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company for advances to the Company to fund day-to-day operations and accrued management fees. The amounts owing are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand.
(c)As of March 31, 2018, the Company owes $239,211 (September 30, 2017 - $100) to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company for accrued management fees. The amounts owing are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand.
(d)As of March 31, 2018, the Company owes $84,092 (September 30, 2017 – $85,000) to directors of the Company for accrued management fees. The amounts owing are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand.
5.Common Shares
The Company’s authorized common stock consists of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, with par value of $0.001.
(a)On December 5, 2017, the Company issued 578,696 common shares with a fair value of $66,500 as part of a conversion of convertible notes payable and accrued interest at $0.115 per share.
(b)On December 18, 2017, the Company cancelled 1,000,000 common shares issued to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company which was previously issued in error.
(c)On December 29, 2017, the Company issued 19,700,000 common shares with a fair value of $1,970,000 for services, including 5,000,000 common shares to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and 4,000,000 common shares to directors of the Company. In addition, the Company also issued 1,000,000 common shares to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company to replace the common shares that were previously issued in error and cancelled on December 18, 2017.
(d)On January 29, 2018, the Company issued 3,600,000 common shares with a fair value of $360,000 to the directors of the Company, of which $135,000 has been recorded in prepaid expense as at March 31, 2018. In addition, the Company issued 2,400,000 common shares for consulting services with a fair value of $240,000, of which $180,000 has been recorded as prepaid expense as at March 31, 2018. All amounts in prepaid expenses will be amortized over one year from the date of issuance of the common shares.
(e)On January 29, 2018, the Company issued 1,440,000 common shares for professional fees with a fair value of $144,000.
(f)On February 2, 2018, the Company issued 578,696 common shares with a fair value of $66,550 as part of a conversion of convertible notes payable and accrued interest at $0.115 per share.
(g)On March 8, 2018, the Company issued 2,000,000 common shares to officers of the Company for management fees with a fair value of $190,000, of which 1,000,000 common shares were issuable on each of January 1, 2018 and March 1, 2018.
(h)On March 8, 2018, the Company issued 350,000 common shares for consulting services with a fair value of $33,250.
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OROPLATA RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period ended March 31, 2018
(unaudited)
6.Share Purchase Warrants
In December 2017, the Company granted 1,000,000 share purchase warrants to a consultant of the Company for professional services. The warrants are exercisable into common shares at $0.10 per share for a period of five years. The fair value of the share purchase warrants was $101,310 calculated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model assuming volatility of 154%, risk-free rate of 1.0%, expected life of 5 years, and no expected dividends.
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Balance, September 30, 2017 | 2,742,000 |
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Issued | 1,000,000 |
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Balance, March 31, 2018 | 3,742,000 |
| 0.08 |
Additional information regarding share purchase warrants as of March 31, 2018, is as follows:
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Range of Exercise Prices $ |
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0.10 |
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0.15 |
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0.50 |
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7.Subsequent Events
(a)On April 3, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a non-related party for $85,800, net of an original issue discount of $7,800. The amounts owing are unsecured, bear interest at 12% per annum, are due on January 3, 2019, and are convertible into common shares at $0.15 per share until October 3, 2018 (180 days following the issuance date of the loan) when the conversion price is equal to 75% of the lowest closing bid price during the fifteen trading days prior to conversion. Upon the due date on January 15, 2019, if the loan remains unpaid, the interest will increase to 22% per annum.
(b)On April 13, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a non-related party for $150,000, of which $75,000 is a front-end note and $75,000 is a back-end note. The amounts owing are unsecured, bear interest at 10% per annum, are due in 12 months, and are convertible into common shares at 66% of the lowest trading price for the twenty trading days prior to conversion.
(c)On April 19, 2018, the Company issued 717,391 common shares with a fair value of $82,500 as part of a conversion of convertible notes payable at $0.115 per share.
(d)On April 20, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a non-related party for $58,800, net of an original issue discount of $5,800. The amounts owing are unsecured, bear interest at 12% per annum, are due on January 30, 2019, and are convertible into common shares at $0.15 per share until October 20, 2018 (180 days following the issuance date of the loan) when the conversion price is equal to 75% of the lowest trading price during the fifteen trading days prior to conversion. Upon the due date on January 30, 2019, if the loan remains unpaid, the interest will increase to 22% per annum.
(e)On May 8, 2018, the Company issued 1,052,174 common shares with a fair value of $121,000 as part of a conversion of convertible notes payable at $0.115 per share.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements
You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in the Form 10-Q. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
Background
We are a start-up, lithium exploration mining company whose purpose is to explore mineral properties which, hopefully, will contain lithium and other economic minerals. We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on October 6, 2011 for the purpose of acquiring rights to mineral properties with the eventual objective of being a producing mineral company, if and when it ever occurs. We have limited operating history and have not yet generated or realized any revenues from our activities. Our principal executive offices are located at 930 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 802-16, Incline Village, NV 89451.
Currently, the Board of Directors (consisting of Mr. Douglas Cole, Mr. Douglas MacLellan and Mr. William Hunter) are significantly involved in guiding the Company though a significant management reorganization, financial statement restatements and to reorient the company’s goals and objective to solely focus on the exploration and development of Lithium deposits in the State of Nevada, primarily through new capital commitments from one of the Company’s key stakeholders.
On August 8, 2016, the Company formed Lithortech Resources Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company to serve as its operating subsidiary for lithium resource exploration and development. Lithortech Resources Inc. currently has mining claims on 5200 acres in the area known as the Western Nevada Basin, situated in Railroad Valley in Nye County, Nevada (the “WNB Claim”). In the second half of 2017, we engaged experts to evaluate the region and the WNB Claim to target on-site exploration efforts and determined that 260 claims of the WNB Claim were appropriate for the Company’s planned exploration, which we expect to begin in the second or third quarter of 2018. With many features similar to Clayton Valley and with no exploration work targeting lithium to date, Railroad Valley represents a new and untested target for lithium brine. The Railroad Valley brine exploration can build on both the dense existing oil field data and the experiences at Clayton Valley and other Li-brine basins to target potential brine aquifers. Please see the Company’s new website at: www.lithiumore.net.
The growth in demand for lithium batteries is predicted to far outpace lithium production in the coming decade. Lithium-ion batteries for the automotive industry are expected to advance demand to nearly unserviceable levels. These industry trends enhance the Company’s new business model.
The Company has not earned any revenues to date and we do not anticipate earning revenues until such time as we have undertaken sufficient exploration work to identify an ore body. Exploration work will take a number of years and there is no certainty we will ever reach a production stage. Our Company is considered to be in the exploration stage due to not having done exploration work which would result in a development decision.
We own no real estate, other than mineral rights in the Nye County properties located in Nevada, United States.
Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company
We qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or the JOBS Act. As an emerging growth company, we intend to take advantage of specified reduced disclosure and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. These provisions include:
allowance to provide only two years of audited financial statements in addition to any required unaudited interim financial statements with correspondingly reduced “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” disclosure;
reduced disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements;
no non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements; and
exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting.
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We may take advantage of these provisions for up to five years or such earlier time that we are no longer an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company on the date that is the earliest of (i) the last day of the fiscal year in which we have total annual gross revenues of $1 billion or more; (ii) the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the completion of our initial public offering (our “IPO”); (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in nonconvertible debt during the previous three years; or (iv) the date on which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. We have taken advantage of reduced reporting requirements in this prospectus. Accordingly, the information contained herein may be different than the information you receive from other public companies in which you have beneficial ownership. In addition, we have elected to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards pursuant to Section 107(b) of the Exchange Act. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to those of companies that comply with public company effective dates.
Employees
Other than our Board of Directors that are engaged by the Company as a consultant and our one officer, Mr. Cole, we do not have any employees. Our officer is involved full time in the operation of the Company’s business.
Investigation of Prior Agreements.
At the request of the Board of Directors, the Company is reviewing all prior agreements and stock issuances of the Company entered into by the previous management of the Company to ensure their validity.
Oroplata has not realized any revenue from its exploration activities on the Mogollon concession or the Nye County properties and it is extremely doubtful that the mineral property will be able to produce any revenue for many years. Without an ore reserve Oroplata cannot seek substantial investors to further fund the Company so that production can be achieved. Not until commercial production is realized will Oroplata have any chance of recognizing any form of revenue.
Results of Operations
Revenues
During the three and six months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company has not realized any revenues.
Expenses
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company incurred $797,324 of operating expenses compared to $1,120,744 of operating expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2017. During the current period, the Company issued 1,440,000 common shares for professional fees with a fair value of $144,000, issued 6,000,000 common shares with a fair value of $600,000, of which $285,000 was expensed during the period, and issued 2,000,000 common shares to officers and directors of the Company with a fair value of $190,000. In addition, the Company incurred quarterly management fees to the CEO of the Company of $62,500. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company incurred stock-based compensation for share purchase warrants of 500,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.15 and 2,000,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.001 (issued in conjunction with the cancellation of 2,000,000 common shares) with a fair value of $652,977. Furthermore, during the period ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued a convertible note of $75,000 for a commitment fee, 300,000 common shares for investor relation services with a fair value of $87,000, 500,000 common shares for consulting services with a fair value of $130,000, and 300,000 common shares for legal services with a fair value of $75,000. In addition to share-based compensation, the Company also incurred $30,000 of management fees to the former Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, $20,000 of consulting fees for consulting services, $10,500 of investor relation services, and $10,400 of payroll costs relating to operating activity of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lithortech Resources.
In addition to operating expenses, the Company incurred interest and accretion expense of $31,784 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $65,342 during the three months ended March 31, 2017. The decrease was due to the fact that the Company incurred more accretion expense in the prior period relating to the amendment of convertible debenture contracts that accelerated the accretion of the discount on the convertible debentures. In the prior period, the Company incurred a loss on settlement of debt of $36,000 related to settlement of accounts payable with the issuance of common shares.
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Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017
During the six months ended March 31, 2018, the Company incurred $3,291,152 of operating expenses compared to $1,881,122 of operating expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2017. During the current year, the Company issued 19,000,000 common shares with a fair value of $1,970,000 for services, issued 1,440,000 common shares for professional fees with a fair value of $144,000, issued 6,000,000 common shares with a fair value of $600,000, of which $285,000 was expensed during the period, and issued 2,000,000 common shares to officers and directors of the Company with a fair value of $190,000. The Company also issued share purchase warrants for professional fees with a fair value of $101,310 incurred management fees of $266,666 to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and incurred legal fees of $75,000. During the prior year, the Company paid $600,000 of exploration costs for the issuance of 2,000,000 common shares for a fair value of $600,000 to remove the net smelter return of the Nye County properties. The remaining amount of $1,281,122 was related to general and administrative expense which was a result of increased operating activity including the issuance of a convertible note for $75,000 for a commitment fee, stock-based compensation for share purchase warrants of 500,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.15 and 2,000,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.001 (issued in conjunction with the cancellation of 2,000,000 common shares) with a fair value of $652,977. Furthermore, during the period, the Company issued 300,000 common shares for investor relation services with a fair value of $87,000, 500,000 common shares for consulting services with a fair value of $130,000, and 300,000 common shares for legal services with a fair value of $75,000. In addition to share-based compensation, the Company also incurred management fees of $60,000 to the former Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, $115,495 of consulting fees to consultants for services, $10,500 of investor relation services, $24,000 of professional fees for accounting, audit, and legal services, and $10,400 of payroll costs relating to operating activity of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lithortech Resources.
In addition to operating expenses, the Company incurred interest and accretion expense of $55,933 during the six months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $141,428 during the six months ended March 31, 2017. The decrease was due to the fact that the Company incurred more accretion expense in the prior period relating to the amendment of convertible debenture contracts that accelerated the accretion of the discount on the convertible debentures. In the prior period, the Company incurred a loss on settlement of debt of $36,000 related to settlement of accounts payable with the issuance of common shares and a gain on settlement of debt of $25,000 relating to the forgiveness of amounts owing on the acquisition of a mineral property.
Net Loss
During the six months ended March 31, 2018, the Company incurred a net loss of $3,347,085 or $0.05 loss per share compared to a net loss of $2,033,550 or $0.04 loss per share during the six months ended March 31, 2017.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At March 31, 2018, the Company had cash of $5,911 and total assets of $320,911 compared to cash of $9,141 and total assets of $61,641 as at September 30, 2017. Cash remained relatively stable compared to September 30, 2017; however, total assets increased due to an increase in prepaid expenses of $262,500 related to the issuance of common shares for director fees and back office services that were issued in advance for the fiscal year.
The Company had total current liabilities of $1,757,846 at March 31, 2018 compared to $1,327,646 at September 30, 2017. The increase in liabilities is due to an increase of $116,880 in outstanding convertible debentures relating to $226,000 of new debentures issued during the period less the conversion of $133,050 of outstanding convertible debentures and accrued interest. There was also an increase of $310,703 in amounts due to related parties for outstanding and unpaid management and consulting fees to officers and directors of the Company.
As at March 31, 2018, the Company had a working capital deficit of $1,436,935 compared to a working capital deficit of $1,266,005 at September 30, 2017. The increase in the working capital deficit was due to the fact that the Company financed its operating costs, through the issuance of convertible debentures and did not earn any cash flow from operating activities.
During the period ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 23,890,000 common shares for services with a fair value of $2,387,250, issued 1,157,392 common shares to convert outstanding notes payable and accrued interest of $133,050, issued 3,600,000 common shares with a fair value of $360,000 for directors fees, and issued 2,000,000 common shares to officers and directors of the Company with a fair value of $190,000. As at March 31, 2018, the Company had $315,000 of prepaid expense relating to the issuance of common shares for services that will be performed in the future.
In December 2017, the Company issued 1,000,000 share purchase warrants for professional services, which is exercisable into common shares of the Company at $0.10 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance.
As at March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company does not have any issued or outstanding stock options.
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Cash Flows
Cash from Operating Activities.
During the six months ended March 31, 2018, the Company used $229,730 of cash for operating activities as compared to $132,642 during the six months ended March 31, 2017. The increase in the use of cash for operating activities was due to the fact that the Company raised more funding from financing activities which allowed them to incur more operating costs to further the Company’s development and operations.
Cash from Investing Activities
During the six months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company did not have any investing activities.
Cash from Financing Activities
During the six months ended March 31, 2018, the Company received $226,000 of funding from the issuance of convertible notes payable and $500 from related parties compared to $105,480 raised during the six months ended March 31, 2017. Furthermore, during the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Company repaid $34,068 on outstanding notes payable.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
In presenting Oroplata's financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepting accounting principles, or GAAP, Oroplata is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs and expenses and related disclosures.
Some of the estimates and assumptions Oroplata is required to make relate to matters that are inherently uncertain as they pertain to future events. Oroplata bases these estimates and assumptions on historical experience or on various other factors that it believes to be reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, Oroplata reconsiders and evaluates its estimates and assumptions. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.
Oroplata believes that the critical accounting policies listed below involve its more significant judgments, assumptions and estimates and, therefore, could have the greatest potential impact on its financial statements. In addition, Oroplata believes that a discussion of these policies is necessary to understand and evaluate the financial statements contained in this filing.
Estimates and Assumptions
Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were assumed in preparing these financial statements.
Mineral claim acquisition and exploration costs
The cost of acquiring mineral properties or claims is initially capitalized and then tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. Mineral exploration costs are expensed as incurred.
Income Taxes
Oroplata utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of the assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect, when the differences are expected to be reversed. An allowance against deferred tax assets is recorded, when it is more likely than not, that such tax benefits will not be realized.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Oroplata does not expect the adoption of any recent accounting pronouncements to have a material impact on its financial statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In addition, The Company contracts with an independent firm to review and test its internal controls. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
As of March 31, 2018, the Company’s management carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Based on that evaluation, it was concluded the disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2018.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In January 2018, the Company filed a complaint in Nevada seeking the return or cancellation of 16 million common shares which the Company believes were fraudulently issued (of which one million shares have already been canceled). Other than the preceding, to the best of our knowledge, we are not currently a party to any legal proceedings that, individually or in the aggregate, are deemed to be material to our financial condition or results of operations.
We are required by Section 78.090 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (the "NRS") to maintain a registered agent in the State of Nevada. Our registered agent for this purpose is United Corporate Services, Inc., 2520 St Rose Pkwy Suite 319, Henderson, NV 89074. All legal process and any demand or notice authorized by law to be served upon us may be served upon our registered agent in the State of Nevada in the manner provided in NRS 14.020(2).
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On February 2, 2018, the Company issued 578,696 shares of the Company’s common stock to Tangiers Investment Group, LLC to convert outstanding notes payable of $66,550.
On March 8, 2018, the Company issued 350,000 Common Shares to three consultants pursuant to consulting agreements in lieu of cash consideration. In addition, on March 8, 2018, the Company issued 1,000,000 Common Shares to each of directors Douglas Cole and William Hunter pursuant to their consulting agreements for being directors of the Company.
All of the securities referenced above were offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
Not Applicable
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On April 3, 2018, the Company issued a 12% Convertible Promissory Note, in the principal amount of $85,800 with a purchase price of $78,000 to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, Inc. The Note is due January 15, 2019. The Holder shall have the right from time to time, and at any time during the period beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the later of: (i) the maturity date and (ii) the date of payment of the default amount, each in respect of the remaining outstanding principal amount of this Note to convert all or any amount of the outstanding and unpaid principal amount of the Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock. Prior to 180 days following the date of funding, the conversion price is $0.15 per share. After 180 days following the date of funding, the conversion price is equal to 75% of the average of the lowest trading prices for the common stock during the fifteen trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. The Note may be prepaid until 180 days from the issuance date at a price of 120% - 145% of the face amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of prepayment. The default rate on the Note is 22% and mandatory default amount is 145% of principal plus the accrued unpaid interest.
On April 20, 2018, the Company issued a 12% Convertible Promissory Note, in the principal amount of $58,800 with a purchase price of $53,000 to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, Inc. The Note is due January 30, 2019. The Holder shall have the right from time to time, and at any time during the period beginning on the date of the note and ending on the later of: (i) the maturity date and (ii) the date of payment of the default amount, each in respect of the remaining outstanding principal amount of this Note to convert all or any amount of the outstanding and unpaid principal amount of the Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock. Prior to 180 days following the date of funding, the conversion price is $0.15 per share. After 180 days following the date of funding, the conversion price is equal to 75% of the average of the lowest trading prices for the common stock during the fifteen trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. The Note may be prepaid until 180 days from the issuance date at a price of 120% - 145% of the face amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of prepayment. The default rate on the Note is 22% and mandatory default amount is 145% of principal plus the accrued unpaid interest.
Effective April 13, 2018, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with GS Capital Partners, LLC (“GS Capital”), pursuant to which GS Capital purchased two 10% unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”) from the Company in the aggregate principal amount of $150,000, such principal and the interest thereon convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the option of GS Capital.
The purchase price of $73,750 of the first note (the “First Note”) was paid in cash by GS Capital on April 13, 2018. After payment of transaction-related expenses, net proceeds to the Company from the First Note totaled $70,000. The purchase price of $73,750 of the second note (the “Back End Note”) was initially paid for by the issuance of an offsetting $73,750 collateralized secured note issued to Company by GS Capital (the “GS Capital Note”). The terms of the Back End Note require cash funding prior to any conversion thereunder.
The maturity date of the First Note is April 9, 2019 (the “Maturity Date”). The First Note shall bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum, which interest shall be paid by the Company to GS Capital in shares of common stock at any time GS Capital sends a notice of conversion to the Company. GS Capital is entitled to, at its option, convert all or any amount of the principal face amount and any accrued but unpaid interest of the First Note into shares of the Company’s common stock, at any time after October 9, 2018, at a conversion price for each share of common stock equal to 66% of the lowest closing bid price of the Company’s common stock as reported on the exchange or quotation system on which the Company’s shares are then traded for the twenty prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company from GS Capital.
The First Note may be prepaid until 180 days from the issuance date with a penalty of 120% - 140% of the face amount plus any accrued interest depending on the date of prepayment. The Back End Note cannot be prepaid but will be cancelled if the First Note is prepaid.
The foregoing descriptions of the promissory notes and related agreements do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to their complete terms as found in copies of such documents filed as Exhibits 10.1 – 10.8 hereto.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a) (3) Exhibits
The following exhibits are either provided with this Quarterly Report or are incorporated herein by reference:
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Securities Purchase Agreement by and between Oroplata Resources, Inc. and GS Capital Partners, LLC, dated as of April 9, 2018. | x |
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Convertible Redeemable Note of Oroplata Resources, Inc. in favor of GS Capital Partners, LLC dated April 13, 2018 | x |
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Convertible Redeemable Back End Note of Oroplata Resources, Inc. in favor of GS Capital Partners, LLC dated April 13, 2018. | x |
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Collateralized Secured Promissory Note of GS Capital Partners, LLC in favor of Oroplata Resources, Inc. dated April 13, 2018. | x |
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Securities Purchase Agreement by and between Oroplata Resources, Inc. and Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, Inc. dated April 3, 2018. | x |
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Convertible Promissory Note of Oroplata Resources, Inc. in favor of Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, Inc. dated April 3, 2018. | x |
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Securities Purchase Agreement by and between Oroplata Resources, Inc. and Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, Inc. dated April 20, 2018. | x |
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Convertible Promissory Note of Oroplata Resources, Inc. in favor of Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, Inc. dated April 3, 2018. | x |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | x |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | x |
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101 | INS XBRL Instant Document. | x |
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101 | SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | x |
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101 | CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | x |
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101 | LAB XRBL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document | x |
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101 | PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | x |
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101 | DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | x |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| OROPLATA RESOURCES, INC. (Registrant) |
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Date: May 17, 2018 | By: | /s/ Douglas D Cole |
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| Douglas D Cole |
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