Biopower Operations Corp - Quarter Report: 2022 February (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2022
☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from _____________ to ______________
Commission file number: 000-53274
BioPower Operations Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 27-4460232 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403 Aventura, FL. 33180 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (786) 923-0272
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
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As of April 11, 2022, the registrant had shares of common stock outstanding.
BIOPOWER OPERATIONS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
February 28, | November 30 | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 8,481 | $ | 95,973 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 200,000 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses | 20,000 | - | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 228,481 | $ | 95,973 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 556,037 | $ | 563,967 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related party | 1,669,926 | 1,530,668 | ||||||
Notes payable | 130,671 | 130,671 | ||||||
Convertible debt | 368,031 | 368,031 | ||||||
Convertible debt - related parties, | 399,447 | 399,447 | ||||||
Notes payable Senior secured - related party | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||||
Notes payable | 193,667 | 193,667 | ||||||
Notes payable - related parties | 1,320,700 | 1,320,700 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,638,479 | 5,507,151 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9) | - | - | ||||||
Stockholders’ deficit | ||||||||
Preferred stock - Series A, $ | par value: authorized, and shares issued and outstanding on February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively- | - | ||||||
Preferred stock - Series C, $ | par value: authorized, and shares issued and outstanding on February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively900 | 900 | ||||||
Common stock, $ | par value: authorized; and issued and outstanding on February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively4,501 | 4,501 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 4,140,411 | 4,140,411 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (9,555,810 | ) | (9,556,990 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ deficit | (5,409,998 | ) | (5,411,178 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 228,481 | 95,973 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended February 28, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Revenue | $ | 200,000 | $ | |||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 151,425 | - | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 151,425 | - | ||||||
Income from Operations | 48,575 | - | ||||||
Other expenses | ||||||||
Interest expense | (11,247 | ) | (11,247 | ) | ||||
Interest expense -related party | (36,148 | ) | (21,189 | ) | ||||
Total other expenses | (47,395 | ) | (32,436 | ) | ||||
Net income / (loss) | $ | 1,180 | $ | (32,436 | ) | |||
Net income / (loss) per common share: basic and diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.00 | ) | |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: basic and diluted | 45,000,000 | 45,000,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended February 28, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 1,180 | $ | (32,436 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net | ||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||
Increase in accounts receivable | (200,000 | ) | - | |||||
Increase in prepaid expenses | (20,000 | ) | - | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (7,929 | ) | 11,247 | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related party | 139,257 | 21,189 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (87,492 | ) | - | |||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (87,492 | ) | - | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 95,973 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 8,481 | $ | |||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
For the Three and Nine Months Ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021
(Unaudited)
Preferred Stock - Series A | Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Par | Shares | Par | Shares | Par | Paid-in | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Amount | Outstanding | Amount | Outstanding | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance November 30, 2020 | 1 | 1 | - | 43,107,680 | $ | 4,312 | $ | 4,746,884 | $ | (9,115,666 | ) | $ | (4,364,469 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss, for three months ended February 28, 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (32,436 | ) | (32,436 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance February 28, 2021 | 1 | $ | 1 | $ | 43,107,680 | $ | 4,312 | $ | 4,746,884 | $ | (9,148,102 | ) | $ | (4,396,905 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance November 30, 2021 | 1 | $ | 1 | 900,000 | $ | 900 | 45,000,000 | $ | 4,500 | $ | 4,140,411 | $ | (9,556,990 | ) | $ | (5,411,178 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income for three months ended February 28, 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,180 | 1,180 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance February 28, 2022 | 1 | $ | 1 | 900,000 | $ | 900 | 45,000,000 | $ | 4,500 | $ | 4,140,411 | $ | (9,555,810 | ) | $ | (5,409,998 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
February 28, 2022
Note 1. Organization:
BioPower Corporation (“BioPower” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Florida on September 13, 2010. On January 5, 2011, the Company re-domiciled to Nevada and formed BioPower Operations Corporation, a Nevada corporation. On January 6, 2011, the shareholders of BioPower Corporation contributed their shares of BioPower Corporation to BioPower Operations Corporation and BioPower Corporation became a wholly owned subsidiary.
On October 24, 2014, the Company executed a Share Exchange Agreement (“SEA”) with Green3Power Holdings Company (“G3P”) to acquire G3P and its wholly owned subsidiaries Green3Power Operations Inc., a Delaware corporation (“G3P OPS”), and Green3Power International Company, a Nevis corporation (“G3PI”). This transaction was a stock for stock exchange (the “Exchange”), which was accounted for as an acquisition and recorded as an expense based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock as of the date of the exchange. Also exchanged was one share of the Company’s Series B preferred stock, which is convertible into common shares two years from the date of the SEA, if certain milestones are met as required by the SEA. No value was attributed to the preferred share. We conduct all of our operations through G3P and its subsidiaries which are primarily engaged in the development of waste-to-energy projects and services including design, permitting, equipment procurement, construction management and operations and maintenance of the intended facilities. We intend to hold equity interests in the waste-to-energy facilities on a global basis and operate and maintain the facilities. A second business unit is focused on providing waste remediation services globally.
The Company’s fiscal year end is November 30.
On January 6, 2011, we acquired 100% of BioPower Corporation (“BC”), a Florida corporation incorporated on September 13, 2010, by our then-CEO and Director contributing % of the outstanding shares to the Company. As a result, BC became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
On May 12, 2012, the Company formed FTZ Energy Exchange Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, for the future development of an energy exchange. On June 7, 2012, the Company’s then-Chief Executive Officer contributed % of his member interest in FTZ Exchange, LLC (“FTZ”), a wholly owned subsidiary, to the Company for no consideration. FTZ is a licensing company that licenses business know-how and technology to build transaction fee-based exchanges for the sale of products and services in vertical markets.
On August 2, 2012, the Company formed Agribopo, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, for the development of biomass related projects. On November 27, 2012, the Company entered into a non-exclusive global license with Advanced Green Technologies, LLC to convert biomass wastes from animals, humans and cellulosic biomass to cellulosic ethanol, fertilizer and other derivative products.
On October 24, 2014, the Company entered into the SEA with G3P to acquire G3P and its wholly owned subsidiaries, G3P OPS and G3PI through the Exchange.
By October 24, 2016, G3P had failed to meet the provisions of the SEA that would allow G3P to take over control of the Company. As a result, the Company’s Board of Directors tried to come to an arrangement to separate BioPower from its subsidiaries, but in the end, decided that it would be in the best interests of the Company’s shareholders to move forward looking for a new acquisition. From October 24, 2016 until February 2017, the Company continued project development of waste-to-energy projects with extremely limited funds. In February 2017, the Company ceased all operations. At that time, we became a shell company.
In 2019, we entered into a memorandum of understanding with WPP Energy GmbH and China Energy Partners, LLC (“CEP”), but after exhausting all efforts we were unable to negotiate a definitive agreement or close the transaction.
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On June 29, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “APA”) with Rafael Ben Shaya, Troy MacDonald, Adam Benchaya, Thomas Perez, Tom Saban and Edouard Pouchoy (collectively, Messrs. Ben Shaya, MacDonald, Benchaya, Perez, Saban and Pouchoy are referred to herein as the “Sellers”).
Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the Company agreed to acquire from the Sellers, and the Sellers agreed to sell to the Company, certain assets comprised of the goodwill, intellectual property, business proprietary know-how and trade secrets, intangible property and other assets of Sellers’ business with respect to HyFi, and any and all rights of Sellers in and to the foregoing (the “Assets”), and certain governance/utility virtual tokens (collectively, the “HyFi Tokens”) expected to be used as a means of payment on the HyFi Platform, as hereinafter defined (the “Acquisition”). The “HyFi Platform” refers to the HyFi Decentralized Finance (“DeFi”) exchange marketplace using blockchain platform technology. The DeFi principles are based on an ecosystem of financial services utilizing tokenization and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) in connection with qualifying products, licenses and projects.
In addition, the Sellers agreed to (i) pay to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, $300,000 (the “Cash Consideration”), and (ii) transfer to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, HyFi Tokens (the “HyFi Token Consideration”). The Company used the Cash Consideration to bring the Company into a fully reporting status with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and for public company operating expenses.
Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the Company agreed to file with the State of Nevada the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock on or before the date that is 60 calendar days after the closing of the Acquisition. In exchange for the sale of the Assets and the Cash Consideration, the Company agreed to issue to the Sellers an aggregate of Series C preferred shares within 30 calendar days after the State of Nevada provides written confirmation of filing of the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock.
Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the parties agreed that the Series C preferred stock will have the following terms, among others:
1. Authorized Shares of Series C Preferred Stock. The number of authorized shares of Series C preferred stock will be .
2. Conversion. Subject to the other terms and conditions in the certificate of designation, a Series C preferred stock holder will have the right from time to time and at any time following the date that is one year after the date on the signature page of the certificate of designations to convert each outstanding share of Series C preferred stock into shares of Company common stock. Based on the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of June 29, 2021, if all of the shares of Series C preferred stock are issued and subsequently converted, the holders of the converted stock will hold 90% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
3. Voting. Except as otherwise set forth in the certificate of designation, each share of Series C preferred stock will, on any matter submitted to the holders of Company common stock, or any class thereof, for a vote, vote together with the common stock, or any class thereof, as applicable, as one class on such matter, and each share of Series C preferred stock will have 450 votes.
4. Dividends. The Series C preferred stock is not entitled to receive dividends or distributions.
The Acquisition closed on June 29, 2021 (the “Closing Date”). On the Closing Date, the Sellers delivered the Cash Consideration and the HyFi Token Consideration.
On August 27, 2021, the Company filed with the State of Nevada a certificate of designations for the Series C preferred stock.
Series A Preferred Stock Redemption Agreement & Senior Promissory Note
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Also on the Closing Date, the Company and CEP entered into a share redemption agreement (the “Redemption Agreement”), dated as of June 29, 2021, pursuant to which the Company redeemed one share of the Company’s Series A preferred stock from CEP (the “Series A Share”). On the Closing Date, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP a senior promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000. The Series A Share will be held in escrow. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company will direct the escrow agent to release the Series A Share to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note) even if the Series A Share is required to be released by the escrow agent to CEP as provided in the Redemption Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Series A Share upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the time of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note.
On October 7, 2021, the Company filed a certificate of amendment (the “Certificate of Amendment”) to its amended and restated articles in the State of Nevada and with FINRA, in order to change its corporate name from BioPower Operations Corporation. to HyFi Corp (the “Name Change”). The State of Nevada has officially changed the name of the Company to HYFI Corp. The Name Change and stock symbol change is expected to be effective in the coming weeks, following clearance by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Management’s Representation of Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted as allowed by such rules and regulations, and management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These consolidated financial statements include all of the adjustments, which in the opinion of management are necessary to a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements at filed as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K with the SEC on February 17, 2022.
Principles of Consolidation
All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (the “ASC”) which is the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP.
Going Concern
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the twelve-month period following the date of these financial statements. The Company has incurred significant operating losses since inception. As of February 28, 2022, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $9,555,810 and stockholders’ deficit of $5,409,998.
Because the Company does not expect that existing operational cash flow will be sufficient to fund presently anticipated operations, this raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, the Company will need to raise additional funds and is currently exploring alternative sources of financing. Historically, the Company has raised capital through private placements, as an interim measure to finance working capital needs and may continue to raise additional capital through the sale of common stock or other securities and obtaining some short-term loans. The Company will be required to continue to so until its operations become profitable. Also, the Company has, in the past, paid for consulting services with its common stock to maximize working capital, and intends to continue this practice where feasible.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates relate to income taxes and contingencies. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, known or expected trends and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable given the quality of information available as of the date of these financial statements. The results of these assumptions provide the basis for making estimates about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at fair value on the date revenue is recognized. The Company provides allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to repay their obligation. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to repay, additional allowances may be required. The Company provides for potential uncollectible accounts receivable based on specific customer identification and historical collection experience adjusted for existing market conditions. If market conditions decline, actual collection experience may not meet expectations and may result in decreased cash flows and increased bad debt expense.
The policy for determining past due status is based on the contractual payment terms of each customer, which are generally net 30 or net 60 days. Once collection efforts by the Company and its collection agency are exhausted, the determination for charging off uncollectible receivables is made.
Revenue Recognition
On July 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018, are presented under ASC 606.
On June 29, 2021, the Sellers agreed to (i) pay to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, $300,000 (the “Cash Consideration”), and (ii) transfer to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, 400,000,000 HyFi Tokens (the “HyFi Token Consideration”). The Company used the Cash Consideration to bring the Company into a fully reporting status with the SEC and for public company operating expenses.
Concentration
One customers account for 100% of sales during the three months ended February 28, 2022.
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. On February 28, 2022, and November 30, 2021, the Company’s cash equivalents totaled $8,481 and $95,973, respectively.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Under FASB ASC 740, 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 FASB ASC 740, 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. FASB ASC 740-10-05, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities.
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The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company assesses the validity of its conclusions regarding uncertain tax positions quarterly to determine if facts or circumstances have arisen that might cause it to change its judgment regarding the likelihood of a tax position’s sustainability under audit.
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the fair value method following the guidance outlined in Section 718-10 of the ASC for disclosure about stock-based compensation. This section requires a public entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions). That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award- the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). No compensation cost is recognized for equity instruments for which employees do not render the requisite service.
Net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period as defined by ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share.” Basic earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which establishes a new lease accounting model for lessees. The updated guidance requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities arising from financing and operating leases, along with additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures. The amended guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-01, Codification Improvements, which clarifies certain aspects of the new lease standard. The FASB issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases in July 2018. Also in 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements, which provides an optional transition method whereby the new lease standard is applied at the adoption date and recognized as an adjustment to retained earnings. The amendments have the same effective date and transition requirements as the new lease standard.
We adopted ASC 842 on July 1, 2021. The adoption of ASC 842 did not have any impact on our financial statements.
Stockholders’ Equity
On July 28, 2021, the Company amended and restated its articles of incorporation, as amended, in order to, among other things, (i) increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from to , (ii) increase the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from to , and (iii) change the par value of the preferred stock from $ par value per share to $ par value per share. As of November 30, 2021, the Company had authorized shares of common stock, $ par value per share, and shares of preferred stock, $ par value per share. As of February 28, 2022, and November 30, 2021, respectively, there were and shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively, and and shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
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Note 3. Notes Payable and Convertible Debt
Notes payable consists of the following:
Balance | Interest Rate | Maturity | ||||||||||
Demand loans | $ | 551,167 | 4% to 8 | % | Various | |||||||
Reclassification of accrued compensation to notes payable | 143,031 | 8 | % | December 1, 2017 | ||||||||
Balance –February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021 | $ | 694,198 |
As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, all loans are past due and in default.
On July 27, 2016, the Company entered into demand loan agreements with a third-party investor totaling $193,667 at 4% interest, payable upon demand.
Between October 28, 2011 and January 7, 2012, the Company issued a total of $70,000 in notes payable, due May 31, 2012. Interest on the notes is payable at 4%. The lender may elect to convert the loan before maturity at a conversion price of $0.25 per share. The loans are currently past due.
On December 3, 2013, the Company entered into convertible debt agreements with a third-party investor totaling $62,500 at 8% interest, payable upon demand. The debt is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.10 per share, for any amount up to 50% of the original amount of the notes. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the note was in default.
On July 30, 2015, the Company entered into convertible debt agreements with a third-party investor totaling $200,000 at 8% interest, due on December 31, 2015. The debt is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.15 per share. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the note was in default.
On May 23, 2016, the Company entered into convertible debt agreements with a third-party investor totaling $25,000 at 8% interest, due on May 23, 2018. The debt is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.10 per share. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the note was in default.
On July 30, 2015, the Company entered into convertible debt agreements with a third-party investor totaling $15,000 at 8% interest, due on May 23, 2018. The debt is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.15 per share. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the note was in default.
On July 30, 2015, the Company entered into convertible debt agreements with a third-party investor totaling $15,000 at 8% interest, due on May 23, 2018. The debt is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.15 per share. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the note was in default.
Between December 3, 2014 and July 28, 2015, the Company issued a total of $113,031 in notes payable. Interest on the notes is payable at 8%. The loans were due prior to December 31, 2015 and are past due.
Accrued interest on notes payable and convertible debt at February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021 amounted to $286,318 and $275,071, respectively, which is included as a component of accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Interest expense on notes payable and convertible debt with third parties amounted to $11,247 and $11,247 as of February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 respectively.
Note 4. Related Party Transactions
On May 27, 2016, the former Chief Executive Officer, now our Chief Financial Officer, agreed to reduce his accrued compensation by $874,000 in accrued compensation to long term debt upon the issuance of a non-convertible 4% interest bearing note with a maturity date of December 1, 2017. The compensation included was accrued during the period from January 2, 2011 to February 29, 2016. This compensation will be paid as bonuses out of future income only and is further subject to a cap of 20% of operating net cash flow in any given period. If bonuses are paid, accrued compensation will be paid with an amount decided by the Board. On June 1, 2016, he agreed to reduce his accrued compensation by $ as a contribution to additional paid in capital. He also agreed to reduce his long term note by $214,000 as a contribution to additional paid in capital. As the Company was not funded prior to December 1, 2016, the Board of Directors reversed the contribution of accrued salaries. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the Chief Financial Officer was owed $ and $ , respectively, of accrued compensation and accrued salary was reduced by $15,722.47. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2020, the Chief Financial Officer was owed $805,637 and $805,637, respectively, of notes payable and accrued interest. as a contribution to additional paid in capital. He also agreed to reclassify $
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On May 27, 2016, the Director of Strategy agreed to reduce her accrued compensation by $660,000 in accrued compensation to long term debt upon the issuance of a non-convertible 4% interest bearing note with a maturity date of December 1, 2017. The total principal amount of $710,000 included three different notes totaling $50,000@ 8% interest. The compensation included was accrued during the period from January 2, 2011 to February 29, 2016. This compensation will be paid as bonuses out of future income only and is further subject to a cap of 20% of operating net cash flow in any given period. If bonuses are paid, accrued compensation will be paid with an amount decided by the Board. On June 1, 2016, she agreed to reduce her accrued compensation by $ as a contribution to additional paid in capital. She also agreed to reduce her long term note by $9,583 as a contribution to additional paid in capital. As the Company was not funded prior to December 1, 2016, the Board of Directors reversed the contribution of accrued salaries. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the Director was owed a total of $ and $ , respectively, of accrued compensation. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the Director was owed a total of $883,791 and $883,791, respectively, of notes payable and accrued interest. There was a reduction in the liability by share issuance of $ . as a contribution to additional paid in capital. She also agreed to reclassify $
As of November 30, 2016, a related party investor advanced a total of $99,448 due on or before June 15, 2016. Pursuant to the agreement, the investor is allowed to convert 100% of the debt at a share price of $0.15. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the note was in default.
In March 2016, the Chief Operating Officer loaned to the Company $100,000. The loan bears interest at 8% and is due on or before March 2, 2018. Pursuant to the agreement, the investor is allowed to convert 100% of the debt on the maturity date at a share price of $0.15. The Company accounted for the conversion of loan in accordance with ASC 470, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options”. The fair market value of the shares on March 2, 2016 was $ per share and, accordingly, there was deemed to be no Beneficial Conversion Factor. On May 18, 2016, the Chief Operating Officer loaned the Company an additional $50,000 with conversion rights at $0.10 per share. Therefore, effective May 18, 2016, $50,000 of the Chief Operating Officer’s note payable had conversion rights of $0.10 per share. The Company accounted for the conversion of loan in accordance with ASC 470, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options”. The fair market value of the shares on May 18, 2016 was $ per share and accordingly there was deemed to be no Beneficial Conversion Factor. On May 23, 2016, a third-party investor loaned the Company $25,000 with conversion rights at $0.10 per share. Therefore, effective May 23, 2016, an additional $25,000 of the Chief Operating Officer’s $100,000 note payable had conversion rights of $0.10 per share. The Company accounted for the conversion of loan in accordance with ASC 470, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options”. The fair market value of the shares on May 18, 2016 was $ per share and accordingly, was deemed to have no Beneficial Conversion Factor. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the note was in default.
In May 2016, the Chief Operating Officer made a loan of $50,000, bearing interest at 8% and due on or before May 18, 2018. The debt is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.10 per share. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the note was in default.
In July 2016, the Chief Operating Officer made a loan of $50,000 as collateral, bearing interest at 8% and due on or before July 31, 2018. The debt is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.10 per share. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the note was in default.
On June 29, 2021 the Company entered into an employment agreement with Robert Kohn. The Company agreed to an annual salary of $150,000 beginning on September 30, 2021. As of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021 the Company accrued $62,500 and $25,000, respectively.
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During the year ended November 30, 2021 the Company issued 17,500,000 HyFi Tokens to related parties for the purchase of technology. The Technology has a historical value of $0. In addition, the Company issued Troy MacDonald 175,000 HyFi Tokens as consideration for his sale of HyFi tokens at 5% of the related token sales.
Accrued interest on related party notes payable and convertible debt at February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, amounted to $505,345 and $484,156, respectively, and is a component of accounts payable and accrued expenses – related parties.
Interest expense on notes payable and convertible debt with related parties amounted to $21,189 and $21,189 as of February 28, 2022 and February 28, respectively.
The Company has separated accounts payable and accrued expenses on the balance sheet to reflect amounts due to related parties primarily consisting of officer compensation, health insurance, interest on notes and reimbursable expenses to officers for travel, meals and entertainment, vehicle and other related business expenses.
Note 5. Senior Promissory Note – related party
On June 29, 2021, the Closing Date, the Company and CEP entered into the Redemption Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2021, pursuant to which the Company redeemed the Series A Share. On the Closing Date, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP the Note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 with an interest rate of 6% per annum. The Series A Share will be held in escrow. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company will direct the escrow agent to release the Series A Share to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note) even if the Series A Share is required to be released by the escrow agent to CEP as provided in the Redemption Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Series A Share upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the time of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note. Accrued interest parties amounted to $40,274 and $25,315 as of February 28, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively. Interest expense for the three months ended February 28, 2022 amounted to $14,959.
Note 6. Stockholders’ deficit
On August 5, 2021, Company effected the following share issuances:
The Company issued 2,500 ($ per share) to a consultant. shares of common stock valued at $
The Company issued shares of common stock valued at $ ($ per share) to Baruch Halpern for severance compensation.
The Company issued 27,307 ($ per share) to Robert Kohn for partial conversion of accrued compensation. shares of common stock valued at $
The Company issued 27,307 ($ per share) to Bonnie Nelson for partial conversion of accrued compensation. shares of common stock valued at $
On the Closing Date, the Company and CEP entered into the Redemption Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2021, pursuant to which the Company redeemed the Series A Share. On the Closing Date, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP the Note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 with an interest rate of 6% per annum. The Series A Share will be held in escrow. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company will direct the escrow agent to release the Series A Share to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note) even if the Series A Share is required to be released by the escrow agent to CEP as provided in the Redemption Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Series A Share upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the time of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note.
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On June 29, 2021, the Sellers agreed to (i) pay to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, $300,000 (the “Cash Consideration”), and (ii) transfer to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, 400,000,000 HyFi Tokens (the “HyFi Token Consideration”). The Company used the Cash Consideration to bring the Company into a fully reporting status with the SEC and for public company operating expenses.
In exchange for the sale of the Assets and the Cash Consideration, the Company agreed to issue to the Sellers an aggregate of 900,000 Series C preferred shares within 30 calendar days after the State of Nevada provides written confirmation of filing of the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock.
Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the parties agreed that the Series C preferred stock will have the following terms, among others:
1. Authorized Shares of Series C Preferred Stock. The number of authorized shares of Series C preferred stock will be .
2. Conversion. Subject to the other terms and conditions in the certificate of designation, a Series C preferred stock holder will have the right from time to time and at any time following the date that is one year after the date on the signature page of the certificate of designations to convert each outstanding share of Series C preferred stock into 450 shares of Company common stock. Based on the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2021, if all of the . shares of Series C preferred stock are issued and subsequently converted, the holders of the converted stock will hold 90% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock
3. Voting. Except as otherwise set forth in the certificate of designation, each share of Series C preferred stock will, on any matter submitted to the holders of Company common stock, or any class thereof, for a vote, vote together with the common stock, or any class thereof, as applicable, as one class on such matter, and each share of Series C preferred stock will have 450 votes.
4. Dividends. The Series C preferred stock is not entitled to receive dividends or distributions.
On August 27, 2021, the Company filed with the State of Nevada a certificate of designations for the Series C preferred stock.
On July 28, 2021, the Company amended and restated its articles of incorporation, as amended, in order to, among other things, (i) increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from to , (ii) increase the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from to , and (iii) change the par value of the preferred stock from $ par value per share to $ par value per share. As of November 30, 2021, the Company had authorized shares of common stock, $ par value per share, and shares of preferred stock, $ par value per share. As of February 28, 2022, and November 30, 2021, respectively, there were and shares of common stock issued and outstanding, and and shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
Note 7. Commitments and Contingencies
Contingencies
From time to time, the Company may be involved in legal matters arising in the ordinary course of business. While the Company believes that such matters are currently not material, there can be no assurance that matters arising in the ordinary course of business for which the Company is, or could be, involved in litigation, will not have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Note 8. Subsequent Events
Subsequent to February 28, 2022, on March 4, 2022, the Company issued 250,000, which the Company received on March 10, 2022. shares of restricted common stock to a Canadian investor for $ per share for a total purchase price of $
On March 4, 2022, the Company sold 38,000, which the Company received on March 14, 2022. HyFi Tokens to an Ecuadorian buyer for a total purchase price of $
On March 5, 2022, the Company sold 240,000, which the Company received on March 18, 2022. HyFi Tokens to a Canadian buyer for a total purchase price of $
On April 6, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement (the “Sanctum Agreement”) with Sanctum Studios (“Sanctum”) relating to The Athena Project. Pursuant to the terms of the Sanctum Agreement, Sanctum agreed to conceptualize, create and produce a collection of 20,000 digital art assets based on the Greek Goddess Athena, in exchange for payment by the Company of $121,000 and certain variable rate payments depending on the number of vaults sold by the Company. The $121,000 is payable by the Company in three equal installments of $40,333.33 due on April 4, 2022, May 19, 2022 and July 1, 2022. The Sanctum deliverables are due by July 1, 2022 or earlier, as set forth in the Sanctum Agreement. The Company announced this material definitive agreement and associated Press Release, incorporated by reference, on a Current Report on Form 8-K which was filed with the SEC on April 7, 2022.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021 and the related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, both of which are contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 17, 2022.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements and information. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that we make. The forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made based on our current expectations, forecasts, estimates and assumptions, and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results or events to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, uncertainties and risks that could affect our future results or operations. These factors, uncertainties and risks may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should carefully consider these risk and uncertainties described and other information contained in the reports we file with or furnish to the SEC before making any investment decision with respect to our securities. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Overview
BioPower Operations Corporation (“we,” “our,” “BioPower”, or the “Company”) was organized in Nevada on January 5, 2011. From February 2017 to February 17, 2022, the Company was a shell company.
HyFi Asset Purchase Agreement
On June 29, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “APA”) with Rafael Ben Shaya, Troy MacDonald, Adam Benchaya, Thomas Perez, Tom Saban and Edouard Pouchoy (collectively, Messrs. Ben Shaya, MacDonald, Benchaya, Perez, Saban and Pouchoy are referred to herein as the “Sellers”).
Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the Company agreed to acquire from the Sellers, and the Sellers agreed to sell to the Company, certain assets comprised of the goodwill, intellectual property, business proprietary know-how and trade secrets, intangible property and other assets of Sellers’ business with respect to HyFi, and any and all rights of Sellers in and to the foregoing (the “Assets”), and certain governance/utility virtual tokens (collectively, the “HyFi Tokens”) expected to be used as a means of payment on the HyFi Platform, as hereinafter defined (the “Acquisition”). The “HyFi Platform” means a decentralized finances (“DeFi”) exchange marketplace using blockchain platform technology. The DeFi principles are based on an ecosystem of financial services utilizing tokenization and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) for production, licenses, projects and commodities across vertical and horizontal markets.
In addition, the Sellers agreed to (i) pay to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, $300,000 (the “Cash Consideration”), and (ii) transfer to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, 400,000,000 HyFi Tokens (the “HyFi Token Consideration”). The Company intends to use the Cash Consideration to bring the Company into a fully reporting status with the Securities and Exchange Commission and for public company operating expenses.
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Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the Company agreed to file with the State of Nevada the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock on or before the date that is 60 calendar days after the closing of the Acquisition. In exchange for the sale of the Assets and the Cash Consideration, the Company agreed to issue to the Sellers an aggregate of 900,000 Series C preferred shares within 30 calendar days after the State of Nevada provides written confirmation of filing of the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock.
Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the parties agreed that the Series C preferred stock will have the following terms, among others:
1. | Authorized Shares of Series C Preferred Stock. The number of authorized shares of Series C preferred stock will be 900,000. | |
2. | Conversion. Subject to the other terms and conditions in the certificate of designation, a Series C preferred stock holder will have the right from time to time and at any time following the date that is one year after the date on the signature page of the certificate of designations to convert each outstanding share of Series C preferred stock into 450 shares of Company common stock. Based on the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of June 29, 2021, if all of the 900,000 shares of Series C preferred stock are issued and subsequently converted, the holders of the converted stock will hold 90% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock. | |
3. | Voting. Except as otherwise set forth in the certificate of designation, each share of Series C preferred stock will, on any matter submitted to the holders of Company common stock, or any class thereof, for a vote, vote together with the common stock, or any class thereof, as applicable, as one class on such matter, and each share of Series C preferred stock will have 450 votes. | |
4. | Dividends. The Series C preferred stock is not entitled to receive dividends or distributions. |
The Acquisition closed on June 29, 2021 (the “Closing Date”). On the Closing Date, the Sellers delivered the Cash Consideration and the HyFi Token Consideration.
On August 27, 2021, the Company filed with the State of Nevada a certificate of designations for the Series C preferred stock.
Series A Preferred Stock Redemption Agreement & Senior Promissory Note
Also on the Closing Date, the Company and China Energy Partners, LLC (“CEP”) entered into a share redemption agreement (the “Redemption Agreement”), dated as of June 29, 2021, pursuant to which the Company redeemed one share of the Company’s Series A preferred stock from CEP (the “Series A Share”). On the Closing Date, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP a senior promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000. The Series A Share will be held in escrow by an attorney designated by CEP (the “Escrow Agent”), and the CEP will designate such Escrow Agent within 30 calendar days after the Closing Date. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company will direct the Escrow Agent to release the Series A Share to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note) even if the Series A Share is required to be released by the Escrow Agent to CEP as provided in the Redemption Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Series A Share upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the time of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note.
As provided in the APA, on June 29, 2021, Robert Kohn resigned as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kohn remained as a member of the Board of Directors, however. Also on June 29, 2021, the Company appointed the following individuals to serve as members of the Board of Directors: Troy MacDonald (Chairman), Adam Benchaya, and Thomas Perez. As a result, following the closing of the Acquisition, the Company’s Board of Directors consists of the following:
Troy MacDonald (Chairman)
Adam Benchaya
Robert Kohn
Thomas Perez
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Also on June 29, 2021, the following individuals were appointed to serve as officers of the Company:
Troy MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer
Robert Kohn, Chief Financial Officer
Adam Benchaya, President and Chief Marketing Officer
The HyFi Platform
We are a U.S.-based fintech company that has developed and owns an innovative blockchain technology called “HyFi”. We license, operate and enable tokenized economies for various DeFi marketplaces and intend to utilize HyFi technology with our membership programs. We intend that the HyFi DeFi Marketplace shall be used by client issuers who register offerings with the SEC or comparable regulators located overseas, to offer NFT initial license offerings (“ILOs”), bridge loan offerings (“BLOs”), and pre-initial public offerings (“IPOs”).
Any “fractionalized interest” – as described hereinafter – in any NFT, licensing fee or loan would be subject to a registered or exempt securities offering, in that such “fractionalized interest” would qualify as an investment contract similar to a security, consistent with the prevailing interpretation at issue in the U.S. Supreme Court decision found in Securities and Exchange Commission v. W. J. Howey Co., 328 U.S. 293 (1946), also known as the Howey Test.
The HyFi technology is also a candidate infrastructure for use in the metaverse and play-to-earn GameFi industry. HyFi technology allows users to securely own assets or items and move them across different platforms without the need for a central party’s permission. The HyFi technology is expected to allow for transparent trading of decentralized assets like NFTs and other digital assets. The DeFi principles are based on the creation of an innovative ecosystem of financial services accessible to anyone with internet access.
The HyFi token is featured on the HyFi DeFi Marketplace used as a payment token for transaction fees, for membership as well as for purchase of the Vault Programs. The HyFi DeFi Marketplace ecosystem is built on a combination of tokens to support its economy.
Proposed HyFi DeFi and CeDeFi Marketplace Types
Utilizing our HyFi blockchain technology, we are developing the following proposed DeFi marketplaces:
1. NFT Marketplace for ILOs. Project developers and technology companies in the areas of renewable energy, environmental, agri-food and other important markets can raise money by incentivizing investors with part of licensing fee related income, through tokenized technology licenses and projects enabled by NFTs. We intend to also provide access to related off-take commodity supply contracts enabled by tokenized smart contracts.
2. BLOs for Businesses. Investors will also be able to purchase a fractionalized interest in an expected income return for the BLOs.
3. Pre-IPO Market Offerings. We expect that investors will be able to purchase a fractionalized interest in an expected income return, as well as option for shares of common stock from IPO pre-public offerings.
4. Traditional NFT Marketplace. We expect to provide a traditional NFT marketplace for offerings focused on appreciating one-of-a-kind assets, including but not limited to artwork, collectibles, memorabilia, jewelry and gemstones.
5. CeDeFi Exchanges. Our initial CeDeFi exchange will focus on membership. We intend, in the future, to trade commodities and other tokens using the HyFi blockchain technology and ecosystem, which will require licensing as an Alternative Trading System (ATS) or as a Broker-Dealer.
6. Metaverse & GameFi. We intend to enable our DeFi infrastructure for use with the Metaverse and GameFi.
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NFT Marketplace
NFTs are collectible digital assets in which various objects are digitized. Each NFT represents ownership of something inherently distinct and unique, whether it be a physical or a digital item. NFTs cannot be mutually exchanged for one another because each NFT has a specific value based on its unique traits and attributes. When NFTs are sold, the digital version of the object is sold as a unique, blockchain-authenticated collectible.
NFT marketplaces are platforms where NFTs can be stored, displayed, traded and in some cases, created or “minted”. NFTs cannot be purchased on centralized or decentralized cryptocurrency or other exchanges. Instead, they are listed and traded on online marketplaces that are specially built for NFTs. We launched our demo NFT marketplace in October 2021.
We intend that cash flow technology license NFTs will be created that will represent up to a 49% ownership interest of a technology license for a geographic vertical market (e.g., India) or a horizontal market (e.g., energy-solar power.) We expect that there will be a subclass of NFTs that represents an opportunity for many participants to have fractional ownership and participation in the unique exclusive license NFT. The HyFi cash flow NFT marketplace is expected to initially list companies in the energy or energy and environment related sectors and agriculture sectors that will provide license fees from unique license fee contracts for various territories. As an example, an energy related company that it is willing to pay license fees of 5% annually with a potential bonus based on income for its waste-to-energy project license for the State of Florida could list on the HyFi Platform. This company would be willing to sell up to 49% of its ownership in that license for $5,000,000 minimum and a maximum of $10,000,000 in units of $50,000 each to accredited investors. In this case, we would (i) receive fees for listing on the HyFi Platform; and (ii) potentially receive consulting and marketing fees associated with this transaction. There can be no assurance that a transaction such as this would occur.
As an additional example, we are in discussions with an agriculture company that has specific technology licenses for growing protocols for organic and non-pesticides food. The company has operations in Costa Rica and other Central American countries. The company intends to sell up to 49% of its technology licenses for $500,000 minimum to $5,000,000 maximum per country and pay 5% license fees and consulting and marketing fees. In this case, we would (i) receive fees for listing on the HyFi Platform; and (ii) possibly receive other fees associated with this transaction. There can be no assurance that the parties will reach an agreement and if they do reach an agreement, what the terms of that agreement would be.
Once an owner is satisfied with the minimal amount paid for the license, the transaction would escrow, and licenses would continue to sell until the owner reaches the maximum or ends the sale of the NFT ownership licenses. At that point the NFTs can then become part of the HyFi commodities marketplace where NFT tokens are traded.
There can be no assurance that any such discussions will lead to customers or revenue.
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NFT ILO Marketplace
ILO tokens are sub-class of tokens which are created to allow for fractional ownership of an NFT from an owner issuer that seeks to raise money for the development of new projects, technologies, intellectual property, licenses, brands, etc. A key distinguishing element of the HyFi marketplace is the fractionalization of the NFT that aggregates the investor contribution capability of many. On the HyFi Platform, the issuer is able to sell a percentage interest in its license in order to raise capital.
HyFi intends to introduce the ILO to investors and to a global network of brokers who are incentivized to introduce investors (institutional investors, corporations, family offices, private wealth and individuals) who may buy fractional interests (ILO Tokens) of the license offering.
Traditional NFT Marketplace
We intend to establish an NFT marketplace for appreciating one-of-a-kind asset NFTs via tokenized NFT offerings, including but not limited to the following:
● | Artwork | |
● | Collectibles | |
● | Memorabilia | |
● | Music libraries | |
● | Intellectual property rights | |
● | Collectibles | |
● | Precious metals/gems |
We intend to offer cash flow generating NFTs, on full or fractional ownership basis, in the following major areas as conceptualized below: |
● | We anticipate that NFTs may be created, representing up to a 49% ownership interest of a license to a particular geographic market (example: India). There would also be a subclass of tokens that represent an opportunity for numerous participants to have fractional ownership of, and participation in, the unique one-of-a-kind exclusive license NFTs. We expect that those NFTs would be tradeable on the commodities section of the HyFi Platform once certain conditions have been met. | |
● | We also expect that there may be NFTs issued for qualified projects related to renewable energy, waste to energy, agricultural and other approved projects showing potential and promise in their respective industry sectors. | |
● | Ownership of technology licenses: We expect that NFTs may represent part or full ownership of technology licenses across many markets. Each such market is expected to include horizontal and vertical markets. For example, let’s assume that a given energy market could include the horizontal energy markets of green hydrogen and its many uses, electric generation, biofuels for marine, aviation and transportation and hydrogen fueling station networks. NFTs could also represent part or full ownership of a technology license in a specific geographic territory or vertical market. |
● | Physical projects related to renewable energy, environmental, agricultural and humanitarian causes. NFTs could be issued to represent an opportunity to invest in projects in any of the aforementioned categories. | |
● | Other approved cases. In the future we may consider NFTs in the areas of medicine, space, internet & computing, artificial intelligence, robotics and nanotechnology, for example. |
There can be no assurance that any of the above market segments will materialize, or lead to any customers or revenue.
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Bridge Loan Offerings (BLO) Marketplace
We intend to establish a NFT marketplace for bridge loans via tokenized NFT offerings, including the following:
● | Fractional ownership of loan contracts, expected to be typically high yielding | |
● | Funds to be used for construction projects related to renewable energy, environment, agriculture, new technology, medical, humanitarian projects and pre-SPAC and pre-IPO companies | |
● | Other approved licenses and projects |
“BLO Tokens” are a sub-class of tokens created to allow for fractional ownership of a unique NFT loan contract offered by an Issuer that seeks to borrow money for typically a short period of time for a number of critical business reasons while it is awaiting the arrival of expected incoming capital which would be used to pay back the loan, with interest. It is the fractionalization of the BLO NFT into BLO Tokens that aggregates the funding capability.
There can be no assurance that any of the above market segments will materialize, or lead to any customers or revenue.
In addition, we expect that commodities can be traded in the future on a to-be-formed HyFi Commodities Platform which would need to be licensed as an ATS and/or commodity exchange.
● | We expect to have an initial emphasis on renewable energy, waste to energy and agri-foods via tokenized futures blockchain based smart contracts. | |
● | The trading of certain commodities (e.g., green hydrogen production) would occur in most cases without any physical delivery obligation, and with electronic settlement only. Traders would purchase tokens to participate in the trading of those commodities. In some cases, commodities could be offered with a physical delivery option. | |
● | Commodity future supply contracts: A futures contract is a legal agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity asset at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future. The seller of the futures contract is taking on the obligation to provide and deliver the underlying commodity at the contract’s expiration date. Futures contracts are available for every category of commodity. Some manufacturers and service providers use futures contracts as part of their budgeting process to normalize expenses and reduce cash flow-related headaches. Manufacturers and service providers that rely on commodities for their production process may take a position in the commodities markets as a way of reducing their risk of financial loss due to a change in price. There are many advantages to futures contracts as a method of participating in the commodities market. We believe that analysis can be easier because of the underlying commodity. |
Proposed NFT Vault Programs
The HyFi NFT Vault Programs are being developed for two main purposes: (1) to create an immediate and sustainable path to revenue for the Company by creating a unique NFT, to be coupled with other opportunities associated with an Art collectible(s); and (2) accelerating user participation by providing a main entry point to become a member and begin interacting with the HyFi DeFi Marketplace and other DeFi marketplaces.
The HyFi NFT Vault Program will be the “Front Door” to HyFi and its DeFi marketplaces positioned as a well-rounded tool-kit for all that is needed to interact with HyFi DeFi Marketplace, plus a bonus of an Art asset(s) collectible.
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When a user purchases a HyFi NFT Vault it contains an assortment of items such as:
1) An Art Collectible(s) with 1 in 5 chances of getting a Premier Art Collectible*;
2) A Pro or Ultimate Lifetime HyFi Membership - 1 in 5 chances of getting an Ultimate Lifetime Membership and 4 in 5 chances of getting a 2-year Pro Membership;
3) Gift Vouchers, to be used in the marketplaces or subsequent HyFi NFT Vault purchases;
4) HyFi Tokens to be used for further purchases of HyFi NFT Vaults, membership items and in the marketplaces.
*Art Assets/ Collectibles/ Art Items. (The inclusion of the Art assets should qualify the Vault to be listed on various Art focused NFT marketplaces such as OpenSea)
We intend to sell the HyFi NFT Vaults to individuals and businesses. Various businesses have approached the Company to use our HyFi Vaults and put some of their gaming, collectibles and promotional items in the HyFi NFT Vault.
We expect variances in the types of assets/ items being offered in the potential various HyFi NFT Vault Programs. There can be no assurance any further Vault programs will be launched after the first HyFi NFT Vault.
Proposed Membership Plan
We have been working on developing and finalizing a Membership Program which will enable members to earn money from referrals of companies and individuals to our DeFi Marketplace, as well as referral fee income for introducing other members. Members may also receive discounts for HyFi packaged financial products and tokens.
On July 28, 2021, the Company amended and restated its articles of incorporation, as amended, in order to (i) increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 to 500,000,000, (ii) increase the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from 10,000 to 5,000,000, (iii) change the par value of the preferred stock from $1.00 par value per share to $0.0001 par value per share; and (iv) increase the number of directors from one to four. As of August 31, 2021, the Company had authorized 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share. As of August 31, 2021, there were 45,000,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, and 900,000 and 1 shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.
On October 7, 2021, the Company filed a certificate of amendment (the “Certificate of Amendment”) to its amended and restated articles in order to change its corporate name from BioPower Operations Corporation. to HyFi Corp (the “Name Change”). Although the Name has been changed by the State of Nevada, the Name and Stock Symbol Change will only be effective following clearance by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Going Concern
Our unaudited financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The unaudited financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. We have a minimal operating history and minimal revenues or earnings from operations. We have no significant assets or financial resources. We will, in all likelihood, sustain operating expenses without corresponding revenues for the immediate future.
There is substantial doubt that we can continue as an ongoing business for the next 12 months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our expenses. We must raise cash from sources other than revenues generated, such as from the proceeds of loans, public or private equity sales, and/or advances from related parties. There is no guarantee that any loans will be received, any equity sales will be made, and/or any related parties will advance funds to us or that such funds will be available on favorable terms.
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Plan of Operation
We were dormant from February 2017 to June 29, 2021.
We are working to develop and implement our HyFi Vault Programs and DeFi Marketplace. We are focused on completing the launch of our first Vault Program and continue to work on the regulatory and technology needs for our full launch of the DeFi Marketplace.
The Company has been in discussions with various companies in energy and agriculture who are interested in listing their NFTs on the ILO, BLO and NFT enabled HyFi DeFi Marketplace. At the same time, we are working with our vendors to build out the DeFi Marketplace. There can be no assurance that any of the above market segments will materialize, or lead to any customers or revenue.
Limited Operating History; Need for Additional Capital
We cannot guarantee we will be successful in our business operations. We have generated limited revenue since inception. Our business is subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise, including limited capital resources and possible cost overruns due to the price and cost increases in supplies and services.
If we are unable to meet our needs for cash from either our operations, or possible alternative sources, then we may be unable to continue, develop, or expand our operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
For the three months ended February 28, 2022, we had $200,000 in revenue from the sale of HyFi Tokens amounting to an increase of $200,000 over $0 revenue for the three months ended February 28, 2021 when we were not in operation. Our Net income from operations at February 28, 2022, was $1,180, resulting from $200,000 in revenue, $151,425 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $47,395 in interest expenses which resulted in an increase of $33,616 versus a Net loss of $32,436 for the three months ended February 28, 2021 when we had $32,436 in interest expenses against $0 revenues.
For the three months ended February 28, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Revenue | $ | 200,000 | $ | - | ||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 151,425 | - | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 151,425 | - | ||||||
Loss from operations | 48,575 | - | ||||||
Other expenses | ||||||||
Interest expense | (11,247 | ) | (11,247 | ) | ||||
Interest expense -related party | (36,148 | ) | (21,189 | ) | ||||
Total other expenses | (47,395 | ) | (32,436 | ) | ||||
Net income / (loss) | $ | 1,180 | $ | (32,436 | ) |
On June 29, 2021 (“Closing Date”), the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “APA”) with Rafael Ben Shaya, Troy MacDonald, Adam Benchaya, Thomas Perez, Tom Saban and Edouard Pouchoy (collectively, Messrs. Ben Shaya, MacDonald, Benchaya, Perez, Saban and Pouchoy are referred to herein as the “Sellers”).
Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the Company agreed to acquire from the Sellers, and the Sellers agreed to sell to the Company, certain assets comprised of the goodwill, intellectual property, business proprietary know-how and trade secrets, intangible property and other assets of Sellers’ business with respect to HyFi, and any and all rights of Sellers in and to the foregoing (the “Assets”), and certain governance/utility virtual tokens (collectively, the “HyFi Tokens”) expected to be used as a means of payment on the HyFi Platform, as hereinafter defined (the “Acquisition”). The “HyFi Platform” refers to the HyFi Decentralized Finance (“DeFi”) exchange marketplace using blockchain platform technology. The DeFi principles are based on an ecosystem of financial services utilizing tokenization and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) in connection with qualifying products, licenses and projects.
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In addition, on the Closing Date, the Company acquired 400,000,000 HyFi Tokens and a cash consideration of $300,000 in exchange for an aggregate of 900,000 of the Company’s Series C preferred shares (“Series C Preferred Stock”) within 30 calendar days after the State of Nevada provides written confirmation of filing of the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock. On August 27, 2021, the Company filed with the State of Nevada a certificate of designations for the Series C preferred stock. The shares of Series C Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise thereof have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor qualified under applicable state securities laws. The Company used the Cash Consideration to bring the Company into a fully reporting status with the SEC and for public company operating expenses.
Also, on the Closing Date, the Company and China Energy Partners, LLC (“CEP”) entered into a share redemption agreement (the “Redemption Agreement”), dated as of the Closing Date, pursuant to which the Company redeemed one share of the Company’s Series A preferred stock from CEP (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). On the Closing Date, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP a senior promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000. The Series A Preferred Stock will be held in escrow. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company will direct the escrow agent to release the Series A Preferred Stock to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note) even if the Series A Preferred Stock is required to be released by the escrow agent to CEP as provided in the Redemption Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Series A Preferred Stock upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the time of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock redeemable in accordance with the Redemption Agreement thereof have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor qualified under applicable state securities laws.
One customer accounts for 100% of sales during the three months ended February 28, 2022.
The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. On February 28, 2022, and November 30, 2021, the Company’s cash equivalents totaled $8,481 and $95,973, respectively.
There is no historical financial information about us upon which to base an evaluation of our performance. We have generated revenues from operations of $175,000 for the year ending November 30, 2021, $200,000 through February 28, 2022. We cannot guarantee we will be successful in our business operations. Our business is subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise, including limited capital resources, possible delays in the launching of our games and market or wider economic downturns. We do not believe we have sufficient funds to operate our business for the next 12 months.
We have no assurance that future financing will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. If financing is not available on satisfactory terms, we may be unable to continue, develop or expand our operations. Equity financing could result in additional dilution to existing shareholders. If we are unable to raise additional capital to maintain our operations in the future, we may be unable to carry out our full business plan or we may be forced to cease operations.
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management’s application of accounting policies. We believe that understanding the basis and nature of the estimates and assumptions involved with the following aspects of our financial statements is critical to an understanding of our financial statements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Our company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact its financial statements and does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
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 effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in company reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of February 28, 2022. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were not effective as of February 28, 2022.
We do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all errors and all instances of fraud. Disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Further, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all disclosure controls and procedures, no evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures can provide absolute assurance that we have detected all our control deficiencies and instances of fraud, if any. The design of disclosure controls and procedures also is based partly on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
Change in internal control over financial reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarterly period ended February 28, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not involved in any pending legal proceeding nor are we aware of any pending or threatened litigation against us.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) | None | |
(b) | There have been no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors since the filing with the SEC of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021. |
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
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Exhibit Description | |
31.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2 | Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1 | Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document | |
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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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.
BioPower Operations Corporation | ||
Date: April 11, 2022 | By: | /s/ Troy MacDonald |
Troy MacDonald | ||
Chief Executive Officer | ||
(principal executive officer) | ||
By: | /s/ Robert D. Kohn | |
Robert D. Kohn | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) |
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