COOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Quarter Report: 2022 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 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: 000-53443
COOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Nevada |
| 75-3076597 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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8875 Hidden River Parkway, Suite 300 Tampa, FL |
| 33637 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (813) 975-7467
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 ☐
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 the definitions of “large, accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large, accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
Non-accelerated Filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
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| Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.
As of May 18, 2022, there were 603,898,675 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, issued and outstanding.
COOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. Because they discuss future events, conditions or financial performance forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “seek,” “plan,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “project,” “forecast,” “potential,” “continue” negatives thereof or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are based on various underlying assumptions and current expectations about the future and are not guarantees. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievement to be materially different from the results of operations or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, such information should not be regarded as representations that the results or conditions described in such statements or that our objectives and plans will be achieved, and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and include information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations, including statements about potential sales and revenues; acquisition or merger targets; business strategies; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management; any other statements regarding future acquisitions, future cash needs, future operations, business plans and future financial results, and any other statements that are not historical facts.
These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.
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PART I. Financial Information
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Cool Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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| March 31, 2022 |
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| December 31, 2021 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash |
| $ | 38,136 |
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| $ | 72,391 |
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Inventory |
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| 463,511 |
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| 421,003 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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| 344,250 |
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| 344,250 |
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Total current assets |
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| 845,897 |
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| 837,644 |
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Intangibles |
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| 286,911 |
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| 261,838 |
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Equipment, net |
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| 32,394 |
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| 37,358 |
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Total assets |
| $ | 1,165,202 |
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| $ | 1,136,840 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
| $ | 1,421,981 |
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| $ | 1,347,551 |
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Accrued interest payable |
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| 1,306,414 |
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| 1,105,490 |
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Accrued liabilities – related party |
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| 987,125 |
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| 908,875 |
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Accrued payroll taxes |
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| 270,165 |
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| 257,698 |
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Customer deposits – related party |
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| 400,000 |
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| 400,000 |
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Debt, current portion, net of debt discount |
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| 3,888,367 |
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| 4,012,639 |
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Derivative liability |
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| 201,200 |
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| 175,915 |
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Total current liabilities |
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| 8,475,252 |
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| 8,208,168 |
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Debt, long-term portion |
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| 26,957 |
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| 30,693 |
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Total liabilities |
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| 8,502,209 |
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| 8,238,861 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 5) |
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Stockholders’ equity (deficit): |
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Preferred stock Series A, $0.001 par value; 410 shares authorized; 3 issued and outstanding |
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Preferred stock Series B, $0.001 par value; 3,636,360 shares authorized; 2,727,270 issued and outstanding |
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| 2,727 |
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| 2,727 |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 600,011,840 and 587,887,192 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively |
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| 600,012 |
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| 587,887 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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| 51,902,978 |
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| 51,573,534 |
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Common stock issuable |
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| 58,670 |
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| 58,670 |
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Common stock held in escrow |
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| 8,441 |
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| 8,441 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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| (59,853,471 | ) |
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Non-controlling interest |
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| (56,364 | ) |
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| (56,532 | ) |
Total stockholders’ deficit |
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| (7,337,007 | ) |
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| (7,102,021 | ) |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit |
| $ | 1,165,202 |
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| $ | 1,136,840 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.
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Cool Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
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| Three months ended March 31, |
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Revenues |
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Cost of revenues |
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Gross profit |
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Operating expenses |
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Professional fees |
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| 93,217 |
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| 76,063 |
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Payroll and related expenses |
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Consulting |
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| 81,000 |
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| 104,500 |
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General and administrative |
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| 25,796 |
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| 10,148 |
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Research and development |
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Total operating expenses |
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| 294,474 |
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| 284,753 |
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Operating loss |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
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Change in fair value of derivative liability |
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| (36,417 | ) |
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Net loss |
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| (576,555 | ) |
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| (1,676,289 | ) |
Less: Noncontrolling interest in net loss |
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| (168 | ) |
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Net loss to stockholders |
| $ | (576,387 | ) |
| $ | (1,675,625 | ) |
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Net loss per common share: |
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Basic and diluted |
| $ | (0.00 | ) |
| $ | (0.00 | ) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic and diluted |
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| 579,627,649 |
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| 540,222,992 |
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Cool Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit
(Unaudited)
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| Escrow |
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| Deficit |
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| Interest |
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December 31, 2020 |
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| 2,727,273 |
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| $ | 2,727 |
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| 508,674,682 |
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| $ | 508,675 |
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| $ | 48,520,062 |
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| $ | 58,670 |
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| $ | 8,441 |
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| $ | (55,830,210) |
| $ | (57,277 | ) |
| $ | (6,788,912 | ) | |
Sale of common shares |
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| 2,500,000 |
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| 2,500 |
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| 22,500 |
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| 22,500 |
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Stock issued with debt |
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| 10,000,000 |
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| 10,000 |
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| 487,000 |
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| 497,000 |
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Warrants issued with debt |
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| 70,133 |
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| 70,133 |
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Debt converted |
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| 42,919,492 |
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| 42,920 |
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| 1,656,495 |
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| - |
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| 1,699,415 |
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Net loss |
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| - |
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| - |
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| (1,676,289 | ) |
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| - |
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| (1,676,289 | ) |
Noncontrolling interest |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| 664 |
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March 31, 2021 |
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| 2,727,273 |
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| $ | 2,727 |
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| 564,094,174 |
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| $ | 564,095 |
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| $ | 50,756,190 |
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| $ | 58,670 |
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| $ | 8,441 |
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| $ | (57,507,163 | ) |
| $ | (56,613 | ) |
| $ | (6,173,653 | ) |
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December 31, 2021 |
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| 2,727,273 |
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| $ | 2,727 |
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| 587,887,192 |
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| $ | 587,887 |
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| $ | 51,573,534 |
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| $ | 58,670 |
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| $ | 8,441 |
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| $ | (59,276,748 | ) |
| $ | (56,532 | ) |
| $ | (7,102,021 | ) |
Debt converted |
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| - |
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| - |
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| 12,124,648 |
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| 12,125 |
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| 329,444 |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| 341,569 |
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Net loss |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| (576,555 | ) |
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| - |
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| (576,555 | ) |
Noncontrolling interest |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| (168 | ) |
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| 168 |
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March 31, 2022 |
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| 2,727,273 |
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| $ | 2,727 |
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| 600,011,840 |
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| $ | 600,012 |
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| $ | 51,902,978 |
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| $ | 58,670 |
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| $ | 8,441 |
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| $ | (59,853,471 | ) |
| $ | (56,364 | ) |
| $ | (7,337,007 | ) |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements
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Cool Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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| Three months ended March 31, |
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| 2021 |
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Operating Activities: |
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Net loss |
| $ | (576,555 | ) |
| $ | (1,676,289 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Non-cash interest expense |
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| - |
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| 257,775 |
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Change in fair value of derivative liability |
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| 36,417 |
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| 903,588 |
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Amortization of debt discount |
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| 182,700 |
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| 146,981 |
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Depreciation expense |
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| 4,964 |
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| 4,963 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Inventory |
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| (42,508 | ) |
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| - |
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Accounts payable |
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| 74,430 |
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| (172,001 | ) |
Accrued liabilities – related party |
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| 78,250 |
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| (224,212 | ) |
Accrued interest payable |
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| 61,833 |
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| 82,535 |
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Accrued payroll taxes |
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| 12,467 |
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| 93,352 |
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Net cash from operating activities |
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| (168,002 | ) |
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| (583,308 | ) |
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Investing Activities: |
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Intangible assets |
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| (25,073 | ) |
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| (19,117 | ) |
Net cash from investing activities |
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| (25,073 | ) |
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| (19,117 | ) |
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Financing Activities: |
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Proceeds from debt |
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| 163,000 |
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| 1,405,000 |
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Payments on debt |
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| (4,180 | ) |
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| (6,578 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of common stock |
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| - |
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| 25,000 |
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Net cash from financing activities |
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| 158,820 |
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| 1,423,422 |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash |
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| (34,255 | ) |
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| 820,997 |
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Cash, beginning of period |
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| 72,391 |
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| 33 |
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Cash, end of period |
| $ | 38,136 |
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| $ | 821,030 |
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Cash paid for: |
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Interest |
| $ | 6,251 |
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| $ | 33,982 |
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Income taxes |
| $ | - |
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| $ | - |
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Non-cash investing and financing activities: |
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Debt and interest settled for common stock |
| $ | 341,569 |
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| $ | 1,669,415 |
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Stock and warrants issued with debt |
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| - |
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| 567,133 |
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Derivative liability offset by debt discount |
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| 120,317 |
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| 383,117 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.
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Cool Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Description of Business
Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary, (“the Company” or “Cool Technologies” or “CoolTech”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada in July 2002. In April 2014, CoolTech formed Ultimate Power Truck, LLC (“Ultimate Power Truck” or “UPT”), of which the Company owns 95% and a shareholder of Cool Technologies owns 5%. Cool Technologies was formerly known as Bibb Corporation, as Z3 Enterprises, and as HPEV, Inc. On August 20, 2015, the Company changed its name to Cool Technologies, Inc.
The Company’s technologies can be divided into two distinct but complementary categories: a) mobile power generation and b) heat dispersion technology.
The Company has developed and is commercializing a mobile power generation system that enables work trucks retrofitted with the system to generate electric power. The Company intends to sell the mobile power generator system to government, commercial and fleet vehicle owners. It may license its system as well. CoolTech has also developed and intends to commercialize patented heat dispersion technologies by licensing them to electric motor, pump and vehicle component manufacturers. In preparation, CoolTech has applied for trademarks for a brand name for its mobile power generation system and for one of its technologies and its acronym. Cool Technologies currently owns two trademarks: eMGen and TEHPC (Totally Enclosed Heat Pipe Cooled).
The Company believes that its proprietary technologies, including the patent portfolio and trade secrets, can help increase the efficiency and positively affect manufacturing cost structure in several large industries beginning with motors/generators and fleet vehicles. The markets for products utilizing the technologies include consumer, industrial, agricultural and military markets, both in the U.S. and worldwide.
As of March 31, 2022, we have seven US patents, two Canadian patents, one Mexican patent, one allowed Brazilian patent and one pending US patent application covering integrated electrical power generation methods and systems.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2022, have been derived from unaudited financial information. They include the accounts of Cool Technologies, Inc. and Ultimate Power Truck, LLC. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual audited consolidated financial statements and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial statements. In the opinion of management, such unaudited information includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of this interim information.
Noncontrolling interest represents the 5% third-party interest in UPT. There are no restrictions on the transfer of funds or net assets from UPT to Cool Technologies.
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Operating results and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that can be expected for the entire year. The information included in this report should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Going Concern
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. CoolTech has incurred net losses of $59,853,471 since inception and has not commenced operations, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management believes that the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to generate revenue, achieve profitable operations and repay obligations when they come due and raising additional capital. There cannot be any assurance that the Company will ever generate revenue or even if it does generate revenue that it will achieve profitable operations. Furthermore, no assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain undue restrictions on our operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders, in case of equity financing.
As of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, management is negotiating additional non-dilutive funding arrangements to support completion of the initial phases of the Company’s business plan: to license its thermal technologies and applications, including submersible dry-pit applications and to license and sell mobile generation retrofit kits. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be successful in accomplishing these objectives. Consequently, it may have to curtail or cease operations if funding is not received by the end of the third quarter.
Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, when adopted, will have a material effect on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note 2 – Customer deposits – Related party
These represent advance payments of $400,000 received on orders that have not yet been fulfilled, with companies controlled by the individual who is the 5% owner of UPT and a shareholder of Cool Technologies.
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Note 3 – Debt
Debt consists of the following:
|
| March 31, 2022 |
|
| December 31, 2021 |
| ||
Notes payable |
| $ | 1,236,000 |
|
| $ | 1,236,000 |
|
Notes payable in default |
|
| 1,078,500 |
|
|
| 1,078,500 |
|
Convertible notes payable |
|
| 1,584,750 |
|
|
| 1,610,750 |
|
Vehicle financing |
|
| 40,747 |
|
|
| 44,927 |
|
Note payable – related party |
|
| 45,462 |
|
|
| 42,462 |
|
Note payable – UPT minority owner |
|
| 100,000 |
|
|
| 100,000 |
|
|
|
| 4,085,459 |
|
|
| 4,112,639 |
|
Debt discount |
|
| (170,135 | ) |
|
| (69,307 | ) |
|
|
| 3,915,324 |
|
|
| 4,043,332 |
|
Less: current portion |
|
| 3,888,367 |
|
|
| 4,012,639 |
|
Long-term portion |
| $ | 26,957 |
|
| $ | 30,693 |
|
Notes Payable
From September 5 – 7, 2018, the Company entered into Promissory Note Agreements with two accredited investors. CoolTech received $250,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum. Furthermore, the Company committed to pay the principal amount and accrued interest within 30 days of the receipt of funds from debt or surety bond financing. In exchange, the Company granted a security interest in all of the Company’s intellectual property as collateral and it issued cashless warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years.
On September 11, 2018, the Company entered into Promissory Note Agreements with an accredited investor. CoolTech received $250,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum on or before the one-year anniversary. Furthermore, the Company committed to pay the principal amount and accrued interest within 30 days of the receipt of funds from debt or surety bond financing. In exchange, the Company granted a security interest in all of the Company’s intellectual property as collateral and it issued cashless warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years. On March 16, 2020, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until April 30, 2020. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default. As per the terms of the note, interest will continue to accrue at 15% per annum until paid in full.
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From September 7 - 17, 2018, the Company entered into Promissory Note Agreements with three accredited investors. CoolTech received $125,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum. Furthermore, the Company committed to pay the principal amount and accrued interest within 30 days of the receipt of funds from debt or surety bond financing. In exchange, the Company granted a security interest in all of the Company’s intellectual property as collateral and CoolTech issued cashless warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years.
On September 25, 2018, the Company entered into Promissory Note Agreements with an accredited investor. CoolTech received $125,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum on or before the one-year anniversary. Furthermore, the Company committed to pay the principal amount and accrued interest within 30 days of the receipt of funds from debt or surety bond financing. In exchange, the Company granted a security interest in all of the Company’s intellectual property as collateral and CoolTech issued cashless warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years. On March 16, 2020, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until April 30, 2020. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default. As per the terms of the note, interest will continue to accrue at 15% per annum until paid in full.
On October 2, 2018, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $250,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum. Furthermore, the Company committed to pay the principal amount and accrued interest within 30 days of the receipt of funds from debt or surety bond financing. In exchange, the Company granted a security interest in all of the Company’s intellectual property as collateral and Cool Technologies issued cashless warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years.
On October 26, 2018, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $250,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum on or before the one-year anniversary. Furthermore, the Company committed to pay the principal amount and accrued interest within 30 days of the receipt of funds from debt or surety bond financing. In exchange, the Company granted a security interest in all of the Company’s intellectual property as collateral and Cool Technologies issued cashless warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years. On October 26, 2019, the Company and the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date for seven months. On November 20, 2020, they signed another amendment to the agreement in which they agreed that in the event there are any amounts outstanding under the Note on January 1, 2021, the investor shall be able to convert, any amounts outstanding under the Note into shares of common stock, at a conversion price of seventy one percent of the lowest Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) over the previous ten trading days prior to the delivery of a conversion notice. The investor subsequently converted all amounts outstanding in a series of three conversions on January 20 and 22, and February 3, 2021.
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On December 19, 2018, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $50,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum. Furthermore, the Company committed to pay the principal amount and accrued interest within 30 days of the receipt of funds from debt or surety bond financing. In exchange, the Company granted a security interest in all of the Company’s intellectual property as collateral and Cool Technologies issued cashless warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years.
On March 13, 2019, the Company and a vendor agreed to convert an overdue $25,000 account payable into a Promissory Note Agreement. CoolTech promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum. Furthermore, the Company committed to pay the principal amount and accrued interest within 30 days of the receipt of funds from debt or surety bond financing. In exchange, the Company granted a security interest in all of the Company’s intellectual property as collateral and CoolTech issued cashless warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years.
On March 18, 2019, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $250,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum on or before the one-year anniversary. Furthermore, the Company committed to pay the principal amount and accrued interest within 30 days of the receipt of funds from debt or surety bond financing. In exchange, the Company granted a security interest in all of the Company’s intellectual property and CoolTech issued cashless warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years. On March 19, 2020, the Company defaulted on the note payable. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default for the note. As per the terms of the note, interest will continue to accrue at 15% per annum until paid in full.
On March 19, 2019, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $250,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum on or before the one-year anniversary. Furthermore, the Company committed to pay the principal amount and accrued interest within 30 days of the receipt of funds from debt or surety bond financing. In exchange, the Company granted a security interest in all of the Company’s intellectual property and CoolTech issued cashless warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years. On March 19, 2020, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date for four months. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default for the note. As per the terms of the note, interest will continue to accrue at 15% per annum until paid in full.
On January 31, 2020, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $36,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 3% per annum. Furthermore, the Company issued cashless warrants to purchase 4,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.005. The warrants expire after five years.
On May 4, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds of $52,612 (the “PPP Loan”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP” under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act).
The PPP Loan is evidenced by a promissory note (the “Note”), between the Company and Small Business Administration (the “Lender”). The Note has a two-year term, bears interest at the rate of 1.00% per annum, and may be prepaid at any time without payment of any premium. No collateral or guarantees were provided in connection with the PPP Notes. No payments of principal or interest are due during the six-month period beginning on the date of the Note (the “Deferral Period”).
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On August 21, 2021, the Company received a letter from Bank of America stating that the SBA (Small Business Administration) had forgiven the PPP Loan and the forgiven amount had been remitted to Bank of America.
On June 29, 2020, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $85,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with interest of $10,000 by July 29, 2020. As additional compensation, the investor received cashless warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05. The warrants expire after five years. In the event of a default, the investor may, upon written notice to the Company, declare all unpaid principal and interest immediately due and payable. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default.
On July 3, 2020, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $85,000 after an original issue discount of $8,500 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $93,500 was due on August 3, 2020. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will accrue interest of either 18% or the maximum rate permitted by law until the default is remedied. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default.
Convertible notes payable
February Convertible Note -- On February 25, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It issued 2,000,000 inducement shares of restricted common stock and received $150,000 after an original issue discount of $15,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $165,000 plus 3% interest or $4,950 will be due on November 25, 2021. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.025 per share. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $100 will accrue until the default is remedied. On November 22, 2021, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until March 31, 2022. On March 30, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until April 30, 2022. On April 29, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until May 30, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $169,950.
March Convertible Note -- On March 24, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It issued two sets of commitment shares: a block of 500,000 and a block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock as well as warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. In return, the Company received $250,000 after an original issue discount of $25,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $275,000 plus 8% interest or $22,000 will be due on December 24, 2021. After 60 days, if the note has not been paid in full, the investor will have the right to purchase up to 6 million additional warrant shares. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.055 per share. If the note is repaid by the maturity date, the investor will forfeit the block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock and the shares will be returned to the Company’s treasury. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $1,000 will accrue until the default is remedied. On December 21, 2021, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until March 31, 2022. On March 30, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until April 30, 2022. On April 29, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until May 30, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $297,000.
March Convertible Note -- On March 24, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It issued two sets of commitment shares: a block of 500,000 and a block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock as well as warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. In return, the Company received $750,000 after an original issue discount of $75,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $825,000 plus 8% interest or $66,000 will be due on December 24, 2021. After 60 days, if the note has not been paid in full, the investor will have the right to purchase up to 2 million additional warrant shares. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.055 per share. If the note is repaid by the maturity date, the investor will forfeit the block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock and the shares will be returned to the Company’s treasury. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $1,000 will accrue until the default is remedied. On December 21, 2021, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until March 31, 2022. On March 30, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until April 30, 2022. On April 29, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until May 30, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $891,000.
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August Convertible Note – On August 16, 2021, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $125,000 after an original issue discount of $7,000 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $135,000 will be due on August 16, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On February 24, 2022, the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $50,000 on principal of $135,000. On February 25, 2022, the Company issued 1,750,000 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000 on principal of $135,000. On February 28, 2022, the Company issued 980,392 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $20,000 on principal of $135,000. On March 4, 2022, the Company issued 1,208,791 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $22,000 on principal of $135,000. On March 7, 2022, the Company issued 790,361 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd. upon final conversion of $8,000 on principal of $135,000 and $5,120 in accrued interest. The note was then retired.
September Convertible Note -- On September 21, 2021, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $102,000 after an original issue discount of $6,000 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $111,000 will be due on September 21, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On March 22, 2022, the Company issued 2,447,552 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000 on principal of $111,000. On March 29, 2022, the Company issued 2,447,552 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000 on principal of $111,000. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $41,000.
November Convertible Note -- On November 22, 2021, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $60,000 after an original issue discount of $3,750 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $66,750 will be due on November 22, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $66,750.
December Convertible Note -- On December 20, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $33,000 after an original issue discount of $3,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $30,000 plus 3% interest or $990 will be due on September 20, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.02 per share. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $100 will accrue until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $33,000.
February Convertible Note -- On February 1, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $50,000 after an original issue discount of $3,000 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $56,000 will be due on February 1, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $56,000.
March Convertible Note -- On March 4, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $55,000 after an original issue discount of $3,500 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $61,500 will be due on March 4, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $61,500.
March Convertible Note -- On March 21, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $55,000 after an original issue discount of $3,500 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $61,500 will be due on March 21, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $61,500.
Test Vehicle Financing
In July 2018, CoolTech traded in one test vehicle and purchased another bearing an interest rate of 9.92% payable monthly over 6 years.
In June 2019, the Company traded in one test vehicle and purchased another with financing of approximately $44,500, bearing an interest rate of 9.92% payable monthly over a 5-year period.
Note payable – UPT minority owner
A promissory note is held by the 5% minority owner of UPT. The terms of the note have not been finalized.
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Warrants Issued with Debt
When the Company issues notes payable, it may also be required to issue warrants.
|
| Number of Warrants |
|
| Weighted- average Exercise Price |
|
| Weighted- average Remaining Life (Years) |
|
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
| ||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2021 |
|
| 25,600,000 |
|
| $ | 0.05 |
|
|
| 2.3 |
|
| $ | 170,400 |
|
Granted |
|
| -- |
|
|
|
|
|
| -- |
|
|
| -- |
| |
Forfeited or expired |
|
| -- |
|
|
|
|
|
| -- |
|
|
| -- |
| |
Exercised |
|
| -- |
|
|
| -- |
|
|
| -- |
|
|
| -- |
|
Outstanding, March 31, 2022 |
|
| 25,600,000 |
|
|
| 0.05 |
|
|
| 2.1 |
|
|
| 59,600 |
|
Exercisable, March 31, 2022 |
|
| 25,600,000 |
|
| $ | 0.05 |
|
|
| 2.1 |
|
| $ | 59,600 |
|
Transactions with Related Parties
The note payable - related party, in the amount of $45,462 as of March 31, 2022, is held by two of the Company’s officers and relates to unreimbursed expenses.
The note payable - UPT minority owner, in the amount of $100,000, is held by the 5% minority owner of UPT. The terms of the note have not been finalized.
Future contractual maturities of debt are as follows:
Year ending December 31, |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
2022 |
| $ | 4,058,502 |
|
2023 |
|
| 17,971 |
|
2024 |
|
| 8,986 |
|
|
| $ | 4,085,459 |
|
Note 4 – Derivative Liability
Under the terms of the September 2021, November 2021, February 2022 and March 2022 Convertible Notes, the Company identified derivative instruments arising from embedded conversion features.
The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the derivative liability at the dates of issuance and the revaluation dates:
Volatility |
| 108.9-124.3 | % | |
Risk-free interest rate |
| 1.06–1.63 | % | |
Expected life (years) |
| 0.48–0.97 |
| |
Dividend yield |
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| -- |
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Changes in the derivative liability were as follows:
|
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 |
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
|
| Level 1 |
|
| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
|
| Total |
| ||||
Convertible debt and other derivative liabilities at December 31, 2020 |
| $ | - |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 396,143 |
|
| $ | 396,143 |
|
Conversions of convertible debt |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (1,233,484 | ) |
|
| (1,233,484 | ) |
Issuance of convertible debt and other derivatives |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 383,116 |
|
|
| 383,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in fair value |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 903,588 |
|
|
| 903,588 |
|
Convertible debt and other derivative liabilities at March 31, 2021 |
| $ | - |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 449,363 |
|
| $ | 449,363 |
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 |
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
|
| Level 1 |
|
| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
|
| Total |
| ||||
Convertible debt and other derivative liabilities at December 31, 2021 |
| $ | - |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 175,915 |
| $ | 175,915 | ||
Conversions of convertible debt |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (131,449 | ) |
|
| (131,449 | ) |
Issuance of convertible debt and other derivatives |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 119,317 |
|
| 119,317 | ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in fair value |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 37,417 |
|
| 37,417 | ||
Convertible debt and other derivative liabilities at March 31, 2022 |
| $ | - |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 201,200 |
| $ | 201,200 |
Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies
Securities and Exchange Commission Settlement
On September 20, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved an offer to settle the enforcement proceedings against the Company pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These proceedings arose out of the violation of the Regulation S-X requirement that interim financial statements filed as part of a Form 10-Q be reviewed by an independent public accounting firm prior to filing.
On three occasions, specifically, May 20, 2013, August 19, 2013, and August 22, 2016, Cool Technologies filed Form 10-Qs that contained financial statements that were not reviewed by an independent public accounting firm. In two cases, the Company properly disclosed that the 10Q’s were “unaudited and unreviewed” as set forth by the guidance in the Division of Corporation Finance Financial Reporting Manual Section 4410.3 and in each case, the Company subsequently filed a restated and amended Form 10-Q/A that complied with the Interim Review Requirement. In no instance were the filings ever subjected to audit challenge.
Pursuant to the enforcement proceeding instituted by the SEC, the Company settled for a fine of $75,000 and agreed to cease and desist from any future violations of Sections 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 13a-13 thereunder, and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, $50,000 is still due, which is included within accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.
Cool Technologies’ subsidiary Ultimate Power Truck, LLC (“UPT”) is in pending litigation (PGC Investments, LLC, et al. v. Ultimate Power Truck, LLC, in the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida). The litigation is a commercial landlord-tenant action wherein the Plaintiffs seek damages for nonpayment of rent arising out of a commercial lease agreement for which UPT was the tenant. The plaintiffs claim that UPT did not pay approximately $80,000 during the lease term. UPT is contesting the damages claim because it has paid the rent the plaintiff claims it owes. The matter is still in its initial stages. No amounts have been recorded as loss contingencies. No discovery has been conducted and there is no trial date. Plaintiffs named Cool Technologies as a defendant in an amended complaint. Cool Technologies has moved to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction and failure to state a cause of action, whichthe court granted. Plaintiff has filed a second amended complaint, but Cool Technologies’ response deadline has not yet come as of the date of this response.
PGC Investments, LLC has also initiated an AAA arbitration proceeding against Cool Technologies seeking damages in the amount of $360,500 for breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The Company vigorously disputes that and believes it has the documentation and evidence to prevail. The final hearing date is September 22-23, 2022.
From time to time, the Company may be a party to other legal proceedings. Management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these other matters, if any, and after consideration of amounts escrowed, will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flow.
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Note 6 – Equity
Preferred Stock
Cool Technologies has 15,000,000 preferred shares authorized and 3 Series A and 2,727,270 Series B preferred shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022.
On August 12, 2016, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with four accredited investors pursuant to which it sold 3,636,360 shares of the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of the preferred stock is convertible into one share of the Company’s common stock. The conversion price of the preferred stock is equal to $0.055.
In addition to the Preferred Stock, the Securities Purchase Agreement included warrants to purchase 3,636,360 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.07 per share. The warrants cannot be exercised on a cashless basis. The aggregate purchase price of the preferred stock and warrants was $200,000, of which $150,000 was paid in cash and $50,000 was paid in services.
In connection with the sale of the Preferred Stock, on October 20, 2016, the Company filed with the Secretary of the State of Nevada, an amended Certificate of Designations of the Rights, Preferences, Privileges and Restrictions, which have not been set forth in the Certificate of Designation of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock nor the first Amendment to Certificate of Designation filed on August 12, 2016.
The preferred stock has the same rights as if each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into one share of common stock. For so long as the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is issued and outstanding, the holders of such Series B Convertible Preferred Stock vote together as a single class with the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock, with the holders of Series B Stock being entitled to 66 2/3% of the total votes on all such matters.
In the event of the death of a holder of the Class B Preferred Stock, or a liquidation, winding up or bankruptcy of a holder which is an entity, all voting rights of the Class B Preferred Stock shall cease.
The holder of any shares of Class B Preferred Stock has the right to convert their shares into common stock at any time, in a conversion ratio of one share of common stock for each share of Class B Preferred. If the Company’s common stock trades or is quoted at a price per share in excess of $2.25 for any twenty consecutive day trading period, the Class B Preferred Stock will automatically be convertible into the common stock of the Company in a conversion ratio of one share of common stock for each share of Class B Preferred.
The holders of Class B Preferred Stock are not entitled to receive any distributions in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.
The warrants cannot be exercised on a cashless basis.
On May 8, 2017, Inverom Corporation converted its 909,090 Series B preferred shares into 909,090 shares of common stock. This represented all of the shares of Series B stock held by Inverom Corporation.
KHIC, Inc., a related party holds the remaining 3 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock (“Preferred Stock”) is convertible into 50,000 shares of common stock. Each share of preferred stock has voting rights as if they were converted into 50,000 shares of common stock. The holders of each share of preferred stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid out of the Available Funds and Assets (as defined in the “Certificate of Designation”), and prior and in preference to any payment or distribution (or any setting a part of any payment or distribution) of any Available Funds and Assets on any shares of common stock, an amount per preferred share equal to the Preferred Stock Liquidation Price ($2,500 per share).
Common Stock
Common stock issuable on the consolidated balance sheets represents common stock to be issued for either cash received, or services performed. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 the number of shares of common stock to be issued was the same: 494,697 shares.
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Common stock warrants issued with the sale of common stock
When the Company sells shares of its common stock the buyer also typically receives fully vested common stock warrants with a maximum contractual term of 3-5 years. A summary of common stock warrants issued with the sale of common stock as of March 31, 2022, and changes during the period then ended is presented below:
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| Number of Warrants |
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| Weighted- average Exercise Price |
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| Weighted- average Remaining Life (Years) |
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| Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
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Outstanding, December 31, 2021 |
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| 17,614,285 |
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| $ | 0.06 |
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| 0.5 |
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| $ | 113,250 |
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Granted |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Forfeited or canceled |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Outstanding, March 31, 2022 |
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| 17,614,285 |
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| 0.06 |
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| 0.4 |
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| 9,375 |
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Exercisable, March 31, 2022 |
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| 17,614,285 |
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| $ | 0.06 |
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| 0.4 |
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| $ | 9,375 |
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Note 7 – Share-based payments
Nonemployee common stock warrants -- Fully-vested upon issuance
Cool Technologies may issue fully vested common stock warrants with a maximum contractual term of 5 years to non-employees in return for services or to satisfy liabilities, such as accrued interest. The following summarizes the activity for common stock warrants that were fully vested upon issuance:
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| Number of Warrants |
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| Weighted- average Exercise Price |
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| Weighted- average Remaining Life (Years) |
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| Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
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Outstanding, December 31, 2021 |
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| 10,700,000 |
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| $ | 0.02 |
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| 1.7 |
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| $ | 259,580 |
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Granted |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Forfeited or expired |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Outstanding, March 31, 2022 |
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| 10,700,000 |
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| 0.02 |
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| 1.4 |
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| 24,750 |
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Exercisable, March 31, 2022 |
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| 10,700,000 |
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| $ | 0.02 |
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| 1.4 |
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| $ | 24,750 |
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Note 8 – Net Loss per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net loss per share is computed similarly to basic loss per share, except that it includes the potential dilution that could occur if dilutive securities are exercised.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the denominators used in the computation of net loss per share – basic and diluted:
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| Three months ended March 31, |
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| 2022 |
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| 2021 |
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Net loss available for stockholders |
| $ | (576,387 | ) |
| $ | (1,675,625 | ) |
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock |
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| 579,627,649 |
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| 540,222,992 |
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Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Common stock and equivalents |
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| 579,627,649 |
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| 540,222,992 |
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Net loss per share – Basic and diluted |
| $ | (0.00 | ) |
| $ | (0.00 | ) |
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Outstanding stock options and common stock warrants are considered anti-dilutive because the Company is in a net loss position. The following summarizes equity instruments that may, in the future, have a dilutive effect on earnings per share:
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| March 31 |
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| 2022 |
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| 2021 |
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Stock options |
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| 4,000,000 |
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| 4,000,000 |
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Common stock warrants |
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| 53,964,285 |
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| 64,124,041 |
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Common stock issuable |
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| 494,697 |
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| 494,697 |
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Convertible notes |
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| 50,849,277 |
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| 51,717,929 |
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Convertible preferred stock |
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| 2,877,270 |
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| 2,877,270 |
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Total |
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| 112,185,529 |
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| 123,213,937 |
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Total exercisable at March 31 |
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| 89,534,252 |
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| 67,496,008 |
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Note 9 – Subsequent Events
On April 18, 2022, the Company issued 3,798,319 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon final conversion of $41,000 on principal of $111,000 and accrued interest of $4,200.
On April 25, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $55,000 after an original issue discount of $3,500 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $61,500 will be due on April 25, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary, (“the Company” or “Cool Technologies” or “CoolTech”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada in July 2002. In April 2014, CoolTech formed Ultimate Power Truck, LLC (“Ultimate Power Truck” or “UPT”), of which the Company owns 95% and a shareholder of Cool Technologies owns 5%. Cool Technologies was formerly known as Bibb Corporation, as Z3 Enterprises, and as HPEV, Inc. On August 20, 2015, the Company changed its name to Cool Technologies, Inc.
The Company’s technologies are divided into two distinct but complementary categories: mobile power generation and heat dispersion technology.
The Company has developed a mobile power generation system (eMGen) that enables work trucks to generate electric power by running an in-chassis generator. The eMGen system can be retrofitted onto new and existing global truck platforms. CoolTech intends to market and sell the mobile power generation systems to government, commercial and fleet vehicle owners as well as original equipment manufacturers and individual users. Sales are expected to occur through the direct efforts of the Company, its sales agents and its joint venture partners. CoolTech may also license the eMGen system as well.
The markets targeted include consumer, agricultural, industrial, military and emergency responders, both in the U.S. and worldwide.
CoolTech has also developed heat dispersion technologies based on proprietary composite heat structures and heat pipe architecture in various product platforms such as electric motors, pumps, turbines, bearings and vehicle components. In preparation, CoolTech has applied for trademarks for a brand name for its mobile power generation system and for one of its technologies and its acronym. Cool Technologies currently owns two trademarks: eMGen and TEHPC (Totally Enclosed Heat Pipe Cooled).
When a generator is enhanced by CoolTech’s patented thermal technologies, it should be able to output more power than any other generator of its size on the market. That’s because third party testing has demonstrated that the cooling provided by the thermal technologies can help increase the efficiency of electric motors.
Furthermore, management believes that the technologies will increase the lifespan as well as help meet regulatory emissions standards for electric motors and other heat producing equipment and components. The simplicity of the heat pipe architecture as well as the fact that it provides effective new applications for existing manufacturing processes should enhance the cost structure in several large industries including motor/generator and engine manufacturing.
As of March 31, 2022, we have seven US patents, two Canadian patents, one Mexican patent, one allowed Brazilian patent and one pending US patent application covering integrated electrical power generation methods and systems.
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The Company intends to commercialize its patents by integrating the thermal technologies and applications with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners and by licensing them to electric motor, generator, pump and vehicle component (brake, resistor, caliper) manufacturers.
We believe the benefits of our mobile power generation systems are quickly realized once potential customers see it in operation. Public demonstrations of the eMGen systems began in April 2017. An inspection and performance demonstration for Mexican government officials and business leaders occurred in May 2018. Feedback from initial viewers resulted in more government officials and fruit growers coming to see the eMGen power equipment and to learn about the water purification options in March 2019. Even more officials and growers followed -- flying to St. Louis for a review in May 2019.
We generated our first Mobile Generation order during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and received a partial deposit in advance of completing the sale. On June 9, 2017, the Company received a purchase order for 10 eMGen systems from Craftsmen Industries. As Craftsmen builds custom vehicles designed to the individual specifications of their customers whose businesses and technical requirements vary widely, it is impossible to estimate when the order will be fulfilled.
In November 2017, the Company received a purchase commitment for 234 eMGen systems from a Mexican Producers’ Union. That was followed by a purchase commitment for 24 to 50 eMGen units from a second Mexican Producers’ Union in December 2017. On April 9, 2018, the first Mexican Producers’ Union executed a purchase order with the Company for 10 Ford F350s with eMGen 80 kVA systems installed. On May 7, 2019, Turkish technology company Belirti Teknoloji, A.S. delivered a purchase order for six hundred eMGen 80, eMGen 125 and eMGen 200 Mobile Generation systems.
Craftsmen Industries was selected to produce the first systems due to its engineering capabilities and extensive facilities. In January 2019, it began production on the initial vehicles and completed an initial production run vehicle two months later.
We have not generated any revenues to date. Consequently, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to generate new orders, nor fulfill the existing ones, nor address all the requirements of all the interested parties. As of March 31, 2022, the Company does not have the funds available to fulfill the orders.
Management is pursuing various financing alternatives, based upon a third-party assessment of the historically demonstrated or contractually committed profit-earning capacities of our IP. We see this as the best path forward for non-dilutive funding.
To that end, on March 11, 2020, Cool Technologies, Inc. and 3&1 Capital Partners, LLC, signed a non-binding Memorandum of Terms for Debt Financing pursuant to which the Company is due to receive gross proceeds of at least $12.5 million minus administration and origination fees as well as other expenses. The debt financing will be structured as a promissory note with a security interest. The first priority security interest will encompass all intellectual property (“IP”) owned by the Company on the closing date and all intellectual property acquired by or issued to the Company during the term of the 36-month note. Also included as collateral are all equipment and contracts related to the IP.
Pursuant to the Memorandum, the Company agreed to a cash prepayment equal to 18 months of interest that will fund an Interest Escrow Account from the proceeds or 12 months of the prepayment interest which shall be considered earned and nonrefundable.
Monthly interest payments based on a term loan rate of 5.85% per annum will be debited from the prepayment Interest Escrow Amount on the first day of the month for 18 months. One month later, the Company shall commence making 17 equal payments of principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the first day of the month. A final payment of all unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest shall be due on the Maturity Date.
For the first eighteen months of the loan, the Company agreed to apply at least 25% of the profits from all sales, purchase orders, or any other revenue-generating transactions to the outstanding principal and interest, and then 50%, thereafter, until its obligations have been satisfied.
Since the signing of the Memorandum, definitive documents have been drawn up and financing instruments have been created and packaged. Central to the provision of the funds is the successful underwriting of the financial instruments. Buyers have recently signed subscription agreements. In addition, Cool Technologies and 3&1 Capital Partners have polished and perfected the final funding documents.
As the signing of subscription agreements are definitive actions that the Company will likely receive some, if not all, of the funds promised.
If funding is received, it will be used to support completion of the initial phases of our business plan, which is to license our thermal technologies and applications; to license or sell a mobile electric power system; and to license our submersible motor dry pit technologies and/or to bring to market our technologies and applications through key distribution and joint venture partners.
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The occurrence of an uncontrollable event such as the COVID19 pandemic negatively affected our operations. The pandemic resulted in social distancing, travel bans and quarantines. This limited access to our facilities, customers, management, support staff and professional advisors. These, in turn, impacted our operations and financial condition. While the pandemic phase of COVID19 has receded and the virus is now considered to be endemic in the US as of this filing, the evolution of an acute and more contagious variant is possible. In such a case, it may impact demand for our products and may again hamper our efforts to provide our investors with timely information and comply with our filing obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Recent Developments
Amendment of Series B Preferred Stock
On October 31, 2016, the Company filed an amended and restated Series B Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation (which was originally filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on April 19, 2016 and amended on August 12, 2016) to designate 3,636,360 shares as Series B Preferred Stock and to provide for supermajority 66 2/3% voting rights for the Series B Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock will not bear dividends, will not be entitled to receive any distributions in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, and will have no other preferences, rights, restrictions, or qualifications, except as otherwise provided by law or the articles of incorporation of the Company. The holders of Class B Stock shall have the right, at such holder’s option, at any time to convert such shares into common stock, in a conversion ratio of one share of common stock for each share of Class B Stock. If the common stock trades or is quoted at a price per share in excess of $2.25 for any twenty consecutive day trading period, (subject to appropriate adjustment for forward or reverse stock splits, recapitalizations, stock dividends and the like), the Series B Stock will automatically be convertible into the common stock in a conversion ratio of one share of common stock for each share of Series B Stock. The Series B Stock may not be sold, hypothecated, transferred, assigned or disposed without the prior written consent of the Company and the holders of the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock.
Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
We filed an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada increasing our authorized shares of common stock, from 140,000,000 shares to 350,000,000 shares, effective March 22, 2017. We filed a second amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada increasing our authorized shares of common stock, from 350,000,000 shares to 500,000,000 shares, effective October 28, 2019.
On February 13, 2020, stockholders holding shares that entitled them to exercise at least a majority of the voting power, voted in favor of increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock, from 500,000,000 shares to 1,000,000,000 shares. The vote marked the first step in the process to amend the articles again.
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Craftsmen Industries, Inc.
As a consequence of the first public demonstration of the eMGen 30 kilovolt amp (“kVA”) system at the North America International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2017, the Company entered into an agreement in principle, dated February 21, 2017, with Craftsmen Industries, Inc. (“Craftsmen’), a company engaged in the design, engineering and production of mobile marketing vehicles, experiential marketing platforms and industrial mobile solutions.
On April 25, 2017, we delivered to Craftsmen Industries, a Class III Vehicle (Ford F-350 dually) up-fitted with a production-ready eMGen 30 kVA (single phase/three phase) system.
Subsequently, Craftsmen invited the Company to demonstrate its mobile generation technology and the potential benefits for Craftsmen products at Craftsmen’s 35th Anniversary Party on April 27, 2017. Over 100 current and prospective Craftsmen customers were in the audience for the demonstrations.
Craftsmen recently signed a manufacturing contract with Translux-Fair Play. Translux’ Hazelwood, Missouri facility encompasses over 45,000 square feet of manufacturing space and offers extensive laser cutting and metal bending machinery. The contract significantly enhances Craftsmen’s capabilities to produce boxes and control panels for the eMGen Systems and the vehicles they’re upfitted to, but also all the eMGen’s optional tasks and capabilities, including welding, water purification and solar power.
Not only will basic production be optimized and improved, but control panels and displays should be upgraded. CoolTech is expected to benefit from Translux’ electronics expertise which has been refined through their years of manufacturing digital scoring panels for sporting arenas and ball parks.
Aon Risk Services Central, Inc and Lee and Hayes, PLLC
On January 18, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. and Lee and Hayes, PLLC, through its operating unit, 601West, which provides intellectual property (“IP”) analytics, to assess the value of the Company’s IP. As set forth in the agreement, the assessment will be founded on historically demonstrated or contractually committed profit-earning capacities of our IP and may be used to obtain financing, including but not limited to, non-dilutive financing. Since then, significant progress has been achieved. As noted above, definitive actions have occurred which indicate that the Company will receive funding in the near future.
Live eMGen 80 Demonstration in Fort Collins, Colorado
On May 4, 2018, nine representatives from Mexico’s farming, banking, and government sectors flew to Fort Collins, Colorado for a live demonstration of CoolTech’s generator-equipped truck. The demonstration showcased the capabilities and ease of operation of the system. The Company demonstrated how an operator is able to control the generator from the comfort and safety of the truck’s cab using a Panasonic Toughpad. The Company also used the electricity from the truck to power a screw compressor, an industrial fan, and an industrial load bank. Additional capabilities, such as purifying water and using batteries and solar power to make operations more sustainable and environmentally friendly were discussed with the attendees.
A representative from one of the Mexican farming producers’ unions approved the generator-equipped truck. CoolTech plans to put this into production as soon as final funding is secured.
Purchase and Delivery of Truck to Craftsman Industries
On July 15, 2018, the Company purchased a Ford F-450 Chassis Cab Truck. Subsequently, a metal flatbed was manufactured and installed. The truck was delivered to Craftsmen on September 15, 2018. It will be used for the installation and refinement of the eMGen 80 kVA system. A second F-450 will be used for the eMGen 125 kVA system.
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Order of Parts and Components
During the week of October 7, 2018, the Company placed orders for System Controllers, 80 and 125 kVA Generators, Voltage Regulators, Panasonic Toughpads, Power Take-Offs (PTO) and Split Shaft PTOs.
As of September 2021, the Company has acquired enough parts and components to build 5 eMGen 80s and 2 eMGen 125s. It is currently procuring two mobile water purification systems and components for mobile electric vehicle charging systems.
In addition, the Company has purchased another Ford F-450 and is seeking to acquire more F-450s and 550s for use in demonstrations of the capabilities noted above and for initial order fulfillment.
Unveiling of Initial Production Run Vehicle
On March 27, 2019, the Company unveiled the initial production run of its mobile power generation (eMGen) work trucks for inspection by an audience of agricultural and community leaders from Latin America at Craftsmen Industries.
The itinerary for the showcase event included a tour of the St. Louis manufacturing facility and inspection of the first production run eMGen vehicle in operation as it powered a variety of equipment.
The purpose of the viewing was not only to show the truck’s capabilities but to get feedback from the attendees.
Mexico’s population is expected to grow from 129 million to nearly 150 million by 2050. As a result, energy and water demand should increase significantly.
Increased water demand for both human consumption and agricultural production, along with lagging water management practices have resulted in a rapid depletion of water reserves in Mexico, particularly in Northern Mexico. The forecast of high temperatures in the summer combined with a developing La Nina weather pattern could prolong an existing drought and spread water shortages.
According to the North American Drought Monitor from the University of Nebraska, as of February 2022, Northern Mexico is abnormally dry with pockets of moderate to severe drought. (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/nadm/home/NADMByArea.aspx?MX)
Last year was particularly bad for the country. In June 2021, nearly 85% of Mexico was dangerously dry. The National Water Commission (CONAGUA) reported that 1,295 municipalities experienced drought conditions and 77 of 210 principal reservoirs were below 25% capacity, especially in the north.
With reservoirs drying and ground water levels declining, water is at a premium. In many locations, sewage water is reused for irrigation. Water treatment is scarce and pollution regulations are rarely enforced.
As long as investment in wastewater treatment lags behind population growth, large numbers of consumers eating raw produce face heightened threats to food safety from diseases such as salmonella, E Coli and roundworm. Add unchecked or minimally treated industrial pollution and unusually large numbers of cases of cancer and kidney problems have been documented in consumers living near polluted waterways.
While access to electricity is high across the nation, in rural areas, power can be sporadic or even non-existent. Many communities, particularly in regions populated by indigenous people, are still not connected to the grid. They rely on diesel generators to light homes and draw water from shrinking aquifers.
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Interest from Mexican authorities is high in the eMGen systems as they seek to mitigate the effects of drought and guarantee access to drinking water as well as provide a consistent source of electricity and mobile medical services for underserved populations.
Through the efforts of its representatives in the country, the Company has been in contact with and in some cases made presentations to the national water commission (CONAQUA) as well as cabinet secretaries, senators, representatives and deputies at the federal level; to governors, legislators, commissioners and municipal presidents at the state level and to mayors and county and local politicians in cities and towns beset by energy and water problems. Private entities such as distilleries, fruit growers, cattle rancher’s associations and mining companies have also requested information.
Conversations are ongoing and interested politicians are helping to promote, coordinate and refine the Company’s approach to secure funding for pilot programs, full blown projects and purchases of eMGen systems and vehicles.
Mexican Government
On May 13, 2019, government officials and fruit growers were at Craftsmen Industries in St. Louis for a review of a first run eMGen 80 production vehicle and water purification/desalination options.
Among the politicians in attendance was Congressman Efraín Rocha Vega who is Secretary of the Commission of Development and Rural, Agricultural and Food Self-sufficiency Conservation, a member of the commission of Livestock and the commission of Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Natural Resources. Subsequent to the event, in an official Congressional Letter of Support, dated May 20, 2019, Congressman Rocha wrote: “The successful demonstration of these technologies further strengthens the Mexican Government’s support of Mexican entities that desire to purchase CoolTech products, as well as affirms our position to provide financial assistance to such entities.” The letter can be viewed in its entirety at: http://www.cooltechnologiesinc.com/content/pdf/MexicanLegislationandFinancialAssistanceLetter.pdf.
Introduction of new options
During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company has introduced new options, which include an eMGen System that generates up to 200 kVA of electric power, water purification and desalination systems.
The Company’s mobile electric generation system (“eMGen”) offers optional 30 to 125 kVA water purification and desalination units capable of producing 2,800 to 14,000 gallons of potable water per day. Assuming the average person needs 2 liters per day, 10,000 gallons is enough for 26,498 people. If delivery is required, an eMGen truck can also tow a water tanker.
The truck-mounted units cleanse contaminated, polluted and wastewater or remove saline from saltwater. Submerge the input pipe into any water source. Chemicals, particulates, salts, heavy metals, bacteria, viruses and other impurities are removed. Six levels of water purification output a range of water qualities from clean potable water for drinking and cooking tor non-potable water for agricultural or other commercial and emergency usage.
The eMGen systems as well as the purification and desalinization units feature fully automated controls and monitoring. A Panasonic Toughpad tablet provides a rugged touchscreen interface for operation from the truck cab or anywhere within a 300 foot radius. When outfitted with the optional telematics package, the systems can be remotely controlled and monitored from distant locations.
The next generation of eMGens will include a solar-powered generator system with a built-in water purification unit that makes seawater desalination sustainable. The system pumps and purifies up to 4,500 gallons of potable water per day. It can be set up and operated anywhere a four-wheel drive vehicle can go. Once the batteries are drained, the systems shift to fuel power for 24 hour operation. The solar panels collapse and fold, so the entire system fits easily in the bed of a work truck.
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Rugged, reliable and versatile, the eMGen trucks are designed to operate in extreme environments. A variety of capabilities handle a variety of needs including:
| · | agriculture, |
| · | municipalities, |
| · | mining, |
| · | emergency response, |
| · | and disaster relief. |
The applications for hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters are obvious, others less so.
Here are a few common yet relatively unknown problems the system and units address:
| · | In poorly served or third world countries, irregular power service prevents farmers from irrigating on a regular schedule which reduces the size of the harvest. |
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| · | In areas where water tables are dropping, powerful pumps are required to pull water up from deep underground. A mobile pump is far more cost effective than permanent ones positioned out in the fields. |
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| · | Use of polluted irrigation water stunts crops and restricts sales which limit farmers’ incomes. |
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| · | Over-pumping of aquifers enables saltwater intrusion to contaminate coastal water supplies. Water must either be pumped and transported from further away or very expensive desalination plants must be built to remove the salt. The plants can take years to build. |
Consider the Texas Freeze in February of 2021. Power failures at water treatment plants necessitated boil water orders. Burst pipes and dripping faucets dropped water reserves to dangerously low levels.
More than 800 public water systems serving 162 of the state’s 254 counties were disrupted. Over 13 million people were left without safe drinking water. The town of Kyle almost went dry.
Cities opened water distribution sites, water was trucked in to flush toilets, homeowners melted icicles and snow for drinking water, medical workers resorted to using bottled water for chemotherapy treatments.
KeyOptions
On May 30, 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (“JV”) with KeyOptions Pty Ltd., a privately held technology and security provider based in Victoria, Australia.
KeyOptions develops and markets products for governments, defense contractors and other commercial applications to counter security and cyber threats. The Company will provide a license for the JV to market and sell CoolTech’s entire product platform in Australia and neighboring countries in Southeast Asia.
New Strategic Alliance:
On December 16, 2019, the Company signed a cross marketing and licensing agreement with VerdeWatts, LLC., an energy generation and storage company encompassing everything from mobile solar power generation systems to large scale biogas turbine installations. Pursuant to the agreement VerdeWatts and the Company each granted the other a royalty free non-exclusive license to certain patents which license is subject to certain future negotiation.
Like CoolTech’s mobile power generation systems (“eMGen”), VerdeWatts’ products are scalable and offer the ability to bring power nearly anywhere it is needed. Their proprietary Smart Solar Power Generation Units and energy storage systems combine to deliver sustainable power long after the sun has set.
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The agreement with VerdeWatts also included a cross marketing and royalty free non-exclusive licensing agreement with FirmGreen, Inc., a water treatment facilities developer that works closely with VerdeWatts to create a suite of synergistic products that address significant needs in the global marketplace. FirmGreen specializes in water purification and desalination technologies. Their mobile, solar and container applications feature 6 levels of water purification for unrivaled drinkability. Pursuant to the agreement FirmGreen and the Company each granted the other a royalty free non-exclusive license to certain patents which license is subject to certain future negotiation.
CoolTech’s eMGen platform makes the companies’ product offering complete with mobile power generation. It provides the capability to power everything from irrigation for farms and water purification for rural areas to electric vehicle charging and fast charging in the urban ones.
Consider the solar-powered generator system with a built-in water purification unit that makes seawater desalination sustainable. The system pumps and purifies up to 3,000 gallons per day and interfaces with CoolTech’s eMGen system for 24-hour operation. The solar panels collapse and fold together, so the entire system fits easily in the bed of a work truck. It can be set up and operate anywhere a four-wheel drive vehicle can reach. All of these systems are patent protected and cross licensed to each of the three companies.
FirmGreen and VerdeWatts have a global presence with projects on 3 continents. The largest encompasses the installation of 14 natural gas generators to produce over 60 megawatts (MW) of power. The generators will be integrated with 50 megawatt hours of battery storage and another 6 MW of solar to ensure a consistent flow of power. VerdeWatts intend to replace most of the legacy on-site generators with CoolTech’s eMGen systems, however the Company has not received any orders and there cannot be any assurance that any orders will be placed.
Together the companies can create an energy or utility ecosystem that can enable less developed countries to leapfrog non-existent, inadequate or failing infrastructure to deliver reliable power and water quickly, sustainably and cost effectively to their citizens, agriculture and other businesses. The scale and impact can reach from the individual farms and villages to cities and regions.
In fact, by combining their respective technologies: energy generation, energy storage and load management controls into a single suite of products, the companies create what is called a “microgrid”. Varying combinations of energy sources such as solar, wind, biogas and eMGen systems both backup and supplement one another to provide consistent, uninterrupted primary power even during severe weather or other emergency situations.
The synergies between the companies extend beyond water purification and power generation. VerdeWatts’ wind and gas turbines and generators which produce electric power can all be improved by CoolTech’s thermal reduction technologies.
Request for Collaboration Sent to US Government Officials
On December 11, 2019, letters signed by 13 government officials and Congressmen in Mexico were mailed to their counterparts in the US, specifically Governor Gavin Newsom, Secretary Rick Perry, Secretary Wilbur Ross, Senator Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
The letters were a request for collaborative support between the two countries to accelerate CoolTech’s product deployment into Mexico to help solve urgent rural power and water purification problems that are hurting rural communities. Those problems include irregular and faulty power in rural areas which hinders crop irrigation and water pollution which affects crops farmed for sale to the US.
The letters also detail the Mexican officials’ satisfaction with CoolTech’s solutions and management team and that they have met with the Company on several occasions for product demonstrations as well as strategic and technical advice. They highlight the benefits of CoolTech products, how they could quickly and efficiently address the problems noted, and how they expect them to become a viable part of the country’s infrastructure.
Export Import Bank of the United States
With the help of VerdeWatts and FirmGreen, CoolTech has initiated a relationship with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), a U.S. government agency whose sole mission is to support U.S. exports. The bank fulfills its mission by offering very cost-effective financing for international customers and project developers to purchase U.S.-made services and purchase or lease U.S.-made goods.
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To that end, the two companies applied to finance the Mexican projects referenced above. CoolTech also sent product information for due diligence review by the technical team at EXIM bank. Subsequently, CoolTech has received a Letter of Interest from EXIM, however, there cannot be any assurance that EXIM will provide any funding to the Company.
Increase in Number of Authorized Shares
On August 10, 2020, the Nevada Secretary of State accepted and filed the Company’s Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation. The filing amends Article II of the Articles of Incorporation by increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock from 500,000,000 to 1,000,000,000.
New Sales Agent
In January 2021, the Company terminated its independent agent agreement with Gaia Energy of Gdansk, Poland.
On January 26, 2021, the Company signed an independent agent agreement with H&K Ventures, LLC of Morganhill, California. H&K will act as the Company’s independent agent.
The principals of H&K were also part of Gaia Energy. Consequently, the agreement and the expertise provided by H&K are essentially the same. H&K will concentrate on developing markets in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The agreement describes the agent’s duties as “generating revenue, and investment funding, for the Company from various organizations including investment funds, end-users, channel partners, integrators, and OEMs.” To that end, H&K has requested quotes from the Company for eMGen 200 to 300 kVA systems with mobile water desalination capabilities of up to 900,000 gallons per day.
Team members of H&K Ventures include executives with more than twenty-five years’ experience with Panasonic, Ford Motor Company, Electronic Data Systems and the US Air Force in the fields of advanced technologies and an African diplomat with a thirty-year background working with and for diplomatic missions, non-governmental organizations and international disasters and aid management services.
The former has joined the Company’s advisory board while the diplomat introduced CoolTech products at an African technical summit attended by representatives from 54 countries.
Order and Delivery of Water Units and Charger
Over the past six months, the Company has ordered two reverse osmosis water purification units and an electric vehicles charger.
In May of 2021, the Company ordered a reverse osmosis system capable of treating 4,500 gallons of brackish water per day. That was followed by a 100 kW, mode 4 DC, electric vehicle charger capable of simultaneous charging and dynamic load distribution. The Company ordered a second reverse osmosis system capable of treating 4,500 gallons of brackish water per day in July of 2021.
The units were delivered to Craftsmen Industries for installation in the beds of the three test vehicles referenced in Note 3.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, condensed consolidated statements of operations data. The table and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this report.
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Operating expenses |
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Professional fees |
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| 93,217 |
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| 76,063 |
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| 17,154 |
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| 22.6 | % |
Payroll and related expenses |
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| 89,497 |
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| 89,079 |
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| 418 |
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| 0.5 | % |
Consulting |
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| 81,000 |
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| 104,500 |
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| (23,500 | ) |
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| (22.5 | )% |
General and administrative |
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| 25,796 |
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| 10,148 |
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| 15,648 |
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| 154.2 | % |
Research and development |
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| 4,964 |
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| 4,963 |
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Total operating expenses |
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| 294,474 |
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| 284,753 |
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| 9,721 |
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| 3.4 | % |
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Interest expense, net |
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| (245,664 | ) |
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| (487,948 | ) |
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| 242,284 |
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| (49.7 | )% |
Change in fair value of derivative liability |
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| (36,417 | ) |
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| (903,588 | ) |
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| 867,171 |
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Net loss |
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| (576,555 | ) |
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| (1,676,289 | ) |
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| 1,099,734 |
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| (65.6 | )% |
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Less: Noncontrolling interest |
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| (168 | ) |
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| (664 | ) |
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| 496 |
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Net loss to shareholders |
| $ | (576,387 | ) |
| $ | (1,675,625 | ) |
| $ | 1,099,238 |
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| (65.6 | )% |
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Revenues
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, and since inception, the Company has not generated any revenues. Cool Technologies generated its first Mobile Generation order during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and received a partial deposit in advance of completing the sale with companies controlled by the individual who is a 5% owner of UPT and a shareholder of the Company. The order is in the production queue along with other existing orders.
Operating Expenses
Professional fees increased from $76,063 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $93,217 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase in professional fees reflects an increase in legal fees due to increased activity in the pending litigation and arbitration with PGC Investments, LLC.
Payroll and related expenses increased from $89,079 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $89,497 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 due to an increase in the Company’s portion of FICA and unemployment taxes.
Consulting expense decreased from $104,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $81,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 as fees billed for the two consultants who provide applications engineering and sales services were lower than the previous year. The unexpended portion will be incorporated in the next quarter report on Form 10-Q.
General and administrative expenses increased from $10,148 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $25,796 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 as the Company began offering health insurance to its two employees.
Research and development expenses for the two years essentially remained the same totaling $4,964 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $4,963 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 as the Company continued to focus on the commercialization of the Company’s eMGen system.
Other Income and Expense
Interest expense decreased from $487,948 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $245,664 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 due to less amortization of debt discount. The change in fair value of derivative liability decreased from 903,588 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to 36,417 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 due to a reduction in derivative liabilities and stock price.
Net Loss and Noncontrolling interest
Since Cool Technologies has incurred losses since inception, it has not recorded any income tax expense or benefit. Accordingly, the Company’s net loss is driven by operating and other expenses. Noncontrolling interest represents the 5% third-party ownership in UPT, which is subtracted to calculate net loss to shareholders.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have historically met our liquidity requirements primarily through the public sale and private placement of equity securities, debt financing, and exchanging common stock warrants and options for professional and consulting services. On March 31, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $38,136.
Working capital is the amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities. We had negative working capital of $7,629,355 and $7,370,524 on March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The increase in negative working capital was due to a reduction in cash as well as increases in accounts payable, accrued interest payable, accrued liabilities – related party and accrued payroll taxes. To that end, we owe approximately $1,584,750 for convertible notes that mature in the next eleven months and we owe another $2,314,500 in notes payable.
Based on its current forecast and budget, management believes that its cash resources will not be sufficient to fund its operations through the end of the second quarter. Unless the Company can generate sufficient revenue from the execution of the Company’s business plan, it will need to obtain additional capital to continue to fund the Company’s operations. There is no assurance that capital in any form would be available to us, and if available, on terms and conditions that are acceptable. If we are unable to obtain sufficient funds, we may be forced to curtail and/or cease operations.
February Convertible Note -- On February 25, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It issued 2,000,000 inducement shares of restricted common stock and received $150,000 after an original issue discount of $15,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $165,000 plus 3% interest or $4,950 will be due on November 25, 2021. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.025 per share. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $100 will accrue until the default is remedied. On November 22, 2021, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until March 31, 2022. On March 30, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until April 30, 2022. On April 29, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until May 30, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $169,950.
March Convertible Note -- On March 24, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It issued two sets of commitment shares: a block of 500,000 and a block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock as well as warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. In return, the Company received $250,000 after an original issue discount of $25,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $275,000 plus 8% interest or $22,000 will be due on December 24, 2021. After 60 days, if the note has not been paid in full, the investor will have the right to purchase up to 6 million additional warrant shares. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.055 per share. If the note is repaid by the maturity date, the investor will forfeit the block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock and the shares will be returned to the Company’s treasury. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $1,000 will accrue until the default is remedied. On December 21, 2021, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until March 31, 2022. On March 30, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until April 30, 2022. On April 29, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until May 30, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $297,000.
March Convertible Note -- On March 24, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It issued two sets of commitment shares: a block of 500,000 and a block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock as well as warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. In return, the Company received $750,000 after an original issue discount of $75,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $825,000 plus 8% interest or $66,000 will be due on December 24, 2021. After 60 days, if the note has not been paid in full, the investor will have the right to purchase up to 2 million additional warrant shares. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.055 per share. If the note is repaid by the maturity date, the investor will forfeit the block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock and the shares will be returned to the Company’s treasury. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $1,000 will accrue until the default is remedied. On December 21, 2021, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until March 31, 2022. On March 30, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until April 30, 2022. On April 29, 2022, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until May 30, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $891,000.
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August Convertible Note – On August 16, 2021, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $125,000 after an original issue discount of $7,000 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $135,000 will be due on August 16, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On February 24, 2022, the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $50,000 on principal of $135,000. On February 25, 2022, the Company issued 1,750,000 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000 on principal of $135,000. On February 28, 2022, the Company issued 980,392 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $20,000 on principal of $135,000. On March 4, 2022, the Company issued 1,208,791 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $22,000 on principal of $135,000. On March 7, 2022, the Company issued 790,361 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd. upon final conversion of $8,000 on principal of $135,000 and $5,120 in accrued interest. The note was then retired.
September Convertible Note -- On September 21, 2021, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $102,000 after an original issue discount of $6,000 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $111,000 will be due on September 21, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On March 22, 2022, the Company issued 2,447,552 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000 on principal of $111,000. On March 29, 2022, the Company issued 2,447,552 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000 on principal of $111,000. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $41,000.
November Convertible Note -- On November 22, 2021, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $60,000 after an original issue discount of $3,750 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $66,750 will be due on November 22, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $66,750.
December Convertible Note -- On December 20, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $33,000 after an original issue discount of $3,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $33,000 plus 3% interest or $990 will be due on September 20, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.02 per share. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $100 will accrue until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $33,000.
February Convertible Note -- On February 1, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $50,000 after an original issue discount of $3,000 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $56,000 will be due on February 1, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $56,000 in principal and $724 in accrued interest.
March Convertible Note -- On March 4, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $55,000 after an original issue discount of $3,500 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $61,500 will be due on March 4, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $61,500 in principal and $377 in accrued interest.
March Convertible Note -- On March 21, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $55,000 after an original issue discount of $3,500 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $61,500 will be due on March 21, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2022, the remaining balance totaled $61,500 in principal and $148 in accrued interest.
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
Currently, the Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Cash Flows
Cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities were as follows:
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| $ | (168,002 | ) |
| $ | (583,308 | ) |
Net cash from investing activities |
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| (25,073 | ) |
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| (19,117 | ) |
Net cash from financing activities |
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| 158,820 |
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| 1,423,422 |
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Net cash used by operating activities decreased due to a 97.0% decrease in the change in fair value of derivative liability as well as the decreases in losses for accounts payable, accrued interest payable, accrued liabilities – related party and accrued payroll taxes. Cash provided by financing activities included debt borrowings of $163,000 during the first quarter of 2022 which was a significant decrease from the debt borrowings of $1,405,000 during the first quarter of 2021.
The Company’s capital requirements for the next 12 months will total $4.3 million with anticipated expenses of $1.8 million for salaries, public company filings, and consultants and professional fees. An additional $2.5 million in working capital is expected to be needed for inventory and related costs for production of the mobile power generation systems as well as development and commercialization of the thermal dispersion technology applications.
Management believes the Company’s funds are insufficient to provide for its projected needs for operations for the next 12 months. The Company is currently working to close additional non-dilutive funding to support product development or for other purposes. As previously noted under Item 2 “Overview”, the Company signed a Memorandum of Terms for Debt Financing with 3&1 Capital Partners, LLC (“3&1”) in March of 2020. Five months later, the Company signed an agreement in which 3&1 agreed to definitively provide insurance related debt, surety bond financing and/or standby letter of credit financing as per the terms of the memorandum. In the event that 3&1 fails to deliver the financing, the Company may have to rely on equity or debt financing that may involve substantial dilution to our then existing stockholders. If it is unable to close additional equity financing, the Company may have to cease operations.
Going Concern
The Company has incurred net losses of $59,853,471 since inception and have not fully commenced operations, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management believes that the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to raise capital, generate revenue, achieve profitable operations and repay its obligations when they come due. As of March 31, 2022, we have $38,136 in cash and we owe $1,584,750 and $2,314,500 for convertible and promissory notes, respectively We are pursuing various financing alternatives to address the payment of outstanding debt and to support the sales, component acquisition and assembly of our mobile power generation systems as well as the completion of the secondary elements of our business plan: to license its thermal technologies and applications, including submersible dry-pit applications. There can be no assurance, however, that we will obtain adequate funding or that we will be successful in accomplishing any of our objectives. Consequently, we may not be able to continue as an operating company.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and expenses. Cool Technologies continually evaluates the accounting policies and estimates used to prepare the condensed consolidated financial statements. The estimates are based on historical experience and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances. Actual amounts and results could differ from these estimates made by management. Certain accounting policies that require significant management estimates and are deemed critical to the results of operations and financial position are discussed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a smaller reporting company, Cool Technologies is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Management does not expect that its internal controls over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. Control systems, no matter how well-conceived and managed, can provide only reasonable assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes.
Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon 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; over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as of March 31, 2022, Cool Technologies conducted an evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, based on the material weaknesses discussed below, the disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of such date to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act were recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Act Commission’s rules and forms and that its disclosure controls are not effectively designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Cool Technologies internal controls are not effective for the following reasons, (1) there are no entity level controls, because of the limited time and abilities of the Company’s three officers, (2) there is no separate audit committee, and (3) CoolTech has not implemented adequate system and manual controls. As a result, the Company’s internal controls have inherent weaknesses, which may increase the risks of errors in financial reporting under current operations and accordingly are not effective as evaluated against the criteria set forth in the Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 version). Based on the evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of March 31, 2022.
Even though there are inherent weaknesses, management has taken steps to minimize the risk. The Company uses a third-party consultant to review transactions for appropriate technical accounting, reconcile accounts, review significant transactions and prepare financial statements. Any deviation or errors are reported to management.
Cool Technologies can provide no assurance that its internal controls over financial reporting will be compliant in the near future. As revenues permit, the Company will enhance its internal controls through additional software and other means. If and when it becomes a listed company under SEC rules, the Company will create an audit committee comprised of independent directors.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the last quarterly period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, the internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Securities and Exchange Commission Settlement
On September 20, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved an offer to settle the enforcement proceedings against the Company pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These proceedings arose out of the violation of the Regulation S-X requirement that interim financial statements filed as part of a Form 10-Q be reviewed by an independent public accounting firm prior to filing.
On three occasions, specifically, May 20, 2013, August 19, 2013 and August 22, 2016, Cool Technologies filed Form 10-Qs that contained financial statements that were not reviewed by an independent public accounting firm. In two cases, the Company properly disclosed that the 10Q’s were “unaudited and unreviewed” as set forth by the guidance in the Division of Corporation Finance Financial Reporting Manual Section 4410.3. And in each case, the Company subsequently filed a restated and amended Form 10-Q/A that complied with the Interim Review Requirement. In no instance were the filings ever subjected to audit challenge.
Pursuant to the enforcement proceeding instituted by the SEC, the Company settled for a fine of $75,000 and agreed to cease and desist from any future violations of Sections 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 13a-13 thereunder, and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. As of the date of this filing, the Company still owes the SEC $50,000.
Cool Technologies’ subsidiary Ultimate Power Truck, LLC (“UPT”) is in pending litigation (PGC Investments, LLC, et al. v. Ultimate Power Truck, LLC, in the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida). The litigation is a commercial landlord-tenant action wherein the Plaintiffs seek damages for nonpayment of rent arising out of a commercial lease agreement for which UPT was the tenant. The plaintiffs claim that UPT did not pay approximately $80,000 during the lease term. UPT is contesting the damages claim because it has paid the rent the plaintiff claims it owes. The matter is still in its initial stages. No amounts have been recorded as loss contingencies. No discovery has been conducted and there is no trial date. Plaintiffs named Cool Technologies as a defendant in an amended complaint. Cool Technologies has moved to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction and failure to state a cause of action, whichthe court granted. Plaintiff has filed a second amended complaint, but Cool Technologies’ response deadline has not yet come as of the date of this response.
PGC Investments, LLC has also initiated an AAA arbitration proceeding against Cool Technologies seeking damages in the amount of $360,500 for breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The Company vigorously disputes that and believes it has the documentation and evidence to prevail. The final hearing date is September 22-23, 2022.
From time to time, the Company may be a party to other legal proceedings. Management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these other matters, if any, and after consideration of amounts escrowed, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flow.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
As a smaller reporting company, Cool Tech is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On February 24, 2022, the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $50,000 on principal of $135,000.
On February 25, 2022, the Company issued 1,750,000 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000 on principal of $135,000.
On February 28, 2022, the Company issued 980,392 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $20,000 on principal of $135,000.
On March 4, 2022, the Company issued 1,208,791 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $22,000 on principal of $135,000.
On March 7, 2022, the Company issued 790,361 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd. upon final conversion of $13,120 on principal of $135,000.
On March 22, 2022, the Company issued 2,447,552 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000 on principal of $111,000.
On March 29, 2022, the Company issued 2,447,552 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000 on principal of $111,000.
The securities above were offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering.
None of the above issuances involved any underwriters, underwriting discounts or commissions, or any public offering and we believe we are exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
On March 19, 2020, the Company defaulted on a note payable. A $250,000 note was purchased on March 18, 2019. In return, the Company promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum on or before the one-year anniversary. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default for the note. As per the terms of the note, interest will continue to accrue at 15% per annum until paid in full.
On May 1, 2020, the Company defaulted on two notes payable. A $250,000 note was purchased on September 11, 2018 and a $125,000 note was purchased on September 25, 2018 by the same accredited investor. In return, the Company promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum on or before the one-year anniversaries. On March 16, 2020, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity dates until April 30, 2020. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default. As per the terms of the note, interest will continue to accrue at 15% per annum until paid in full.
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On May 26, 2020, the Company defaulted on a Promissory Note Agreement. A $250,000 note was purchased on October 26, 2018 by an accredited investor. It received $250,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum on or before the one-year anniversary. On October 26, 2019, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date for seven months. On November 20, 2020, they signed another amendment to the agreement in which they agreed that in the event there are any amounts outstanding under the Note on January 1, 2021, the investor shall be able to convert, any amounts outstanding under the Note into shares of common stock, at a conversion price of seventy one percent of the lowest Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) over the previous ten trading days prior to the delivery of a conversion notice. The investor subsequently converted all amounts outstanding in a series of three conversions on January 20 and 22, and February 3, 2021.
On July 20, 2020, the Company defaulted on a note payable. On March 19, 2019, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $250,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with simple interest of 15% per annum on or before the one-year anniversary. On March 19, 2020, the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date for four months. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default for the note. As per the terms of the note, interest will continue to accrue at 15% per annum until paid in full.
On July 30, 2020, the Company defaulted on a note payable. On June 29, 2020, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $85,000 in financing and promised to pay the principal amount together with interest of $10,000 by July 29, 2020. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default.
On August 4, 2020, the Company defaulted on a note payable. On July 3, 2020, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement with an accredited investor. It received $85,000 after an original issue discount of $8,500 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $93,500 was due on August 3, 2020. As of the filing date, the Company has not received a notice of default. As per the terms of the note, interest will continue to accrue at 18% per annum until paid in full.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
The occurrence of an uncontrollable event such as the COVID19 pandemic negatively affected our operations. The pandemic resulted in social distancing, travel bans and quarantines. This limited access to our facilities, customers, management, support staff and professional advisors. These, in turn, impacted our operations and financial condition.
While the pandemic phase of COVID19 has receded and the virus is now considered to be endemic in the US as of this filing, the evolution of an acute and more contagious variant is possible. In such a case, it may impact demand for our products and may again hamper our efforts to provide our investors with timely information and comply with our filing obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Item 6. Exhibits
*Filed Herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: May 23, 2022 | By: | /s/ Timothy Hassett |
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Dated: May 23, 2022 | By: | /s/ Quentin Ponder |
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