Ocean Thermal Energy Corp - Quarter Report: 2021 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the
quarterly period ended March 31,
2021
[ ] TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
Commission
File Number 033-19411-C
OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CORPORATION
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(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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20-5081381
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(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
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(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
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800 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
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(Address
of principal executive offices, including zip code)
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(717) 299-1344
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(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
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n/a
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(Former
name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
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Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
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of each class
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the past 90 days.
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the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s
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As of May 13, 2021,
issuer had 154,370,469 outstanding shares of common stock, par
value $0.001.
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PART I - FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY
CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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March
31,
2021
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December
31,
2020
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(unaudited)
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ASSETS
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Current
Assets
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Cash
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$77,223
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$7,442
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Prepaid
expenses
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10,000
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10,000
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Total
Current Assets
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87,223
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17,442
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Total
Assets
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$87,223
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$17,442
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LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
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Current
Liabilities
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Accounts
payables and accrued expense
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$15,332,748
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$14,457,379
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Notes payable
- related party
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2,329,473
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2,329,473
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Convertible
notes payable -related party
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107,069
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87,500
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Notes
payable
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3,631,620
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3,530,475
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Convertible
note payable
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2,462,224
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2,319,040
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Derivative
liability
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5,460,629
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5,321,395
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Total Current
Liabilities
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29,323,763
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28,045,262
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Long-term
Liabilities
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Convertible
note payable, net
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19,512
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211,110
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Convertible
notes payable - related party, net
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-
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15,905
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Notes
payable
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158,334
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158,334
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Total
Liabilities
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29,501,609
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28,430,611
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Commitments
and Contingencies (See Note 7)
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-
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-
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Stockholders'
deficiency
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Preferred
Stock, Series B, $0.001 par value; 1,250,000 shares
authorized,
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518,750 and 518,750
shares issued and outstanding, respectively
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519
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519
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Preferred
Stock, Series C, $0.001 par value; 2,700,000 shares
authorized,
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2,300,000 and
2,300,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
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2,300
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2,300
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Common stock,
$0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized,
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146,870,469 and
134,847,005 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively
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146,871
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137,847
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Additional paid-in
capital
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58,782,901
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58,360,044
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Accumulated
deficit
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(88,346,977)
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(86,913,879)
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Total
Stockholders' Deficiency
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(29,414,386)
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(28,413,169)
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Total
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficiency
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$87,223
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$17,442
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated unaudited financial statements.
3
OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY
CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND MARCH 31,
2020
(Unaudited)
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2021
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2020
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Operating
Expenses
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Salaries
and wages
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$194,343
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$217,028
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Professional
fees
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357,057
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119,237
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General
and administrative
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52,567
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79,208
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Total
Operating Expenses
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603,967
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415,473
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Loss
from Operations
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(603,967)
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(415,473)
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Other
Income (Expenses)
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Interest
expense, net
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(470,766)
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(320,818)
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Amortization
of debt discount
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(70,250)
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(42,852)
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Change
in fair value of derivative liability
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(295,642)
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(1,730,623)
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Gain on
conversion of debt
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7,527
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-
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Total
Other (expense)
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(829,131)
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(2,094,293)
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Loss
Before Income Taxes
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(1,433,098)
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(2,509,766)
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Provision
for Income Taxes
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-
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-
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Net
Loss
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$(1,433,098)
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$(2,509,766)
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Net
Loss per Common Share
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Basic
and Diluted
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$(0.01)
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$(0.02)
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Weighted
average number of shares of common stock
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Outstanding
basic and diluted
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143,651,041
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134,775,136
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated unaudited financial statements.
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OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS'
DEFICIENCY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND 2020
(Unaudited)
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Preferred
Stock
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Common
Stock
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Series B
Preferred
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Series C
Preferred
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Number
of
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$0.001
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Number
of
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$0.001
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Number
of
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$0.001
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Additional
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Accumulated
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Stockholders'
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Shares
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Par
Value
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Shares
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Par
Value
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Shares
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Par
Value
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Paid-in
capital
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Deficit
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Deficiency
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Balance, December 31,
2019
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518,750
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$519
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2,300,000
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$2,300
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134,775,136
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$134,775
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$58,259,171
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$(80,463,422)
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$(22,066,657)
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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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(2,509,766)
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(2,509,766)
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Balance, March
31, 2020 (unaudited)
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518,750
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$519
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2,300,000
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$2,300
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134,775,136
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$134,775
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$58,259,171
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$(82,973,188)
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$(24,576,423)
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Preferred
Stock
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Common
Stock
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Series B
Preferred
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Series C
Preferred
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Number
of
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$0.001
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Number
of
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$0.001
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Number
of
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$0.001
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Additional
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Accumulated
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Stockholders'
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Shares
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Par
Value
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Shares
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Par
Value
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Shares
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Par
Value
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Paid-in
capital
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Deficit
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Deficiency
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Balance, December 31,
2020
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518,750
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$519
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2,300,000
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$2,300
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137,847,005
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$137,846
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$58,360,045
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$(86,913,879)
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$(28,413,169)
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Common stock issued for conversion
of notes payable
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7,329,587
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7,331
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341,550
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-
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348,881
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Common stock issued for second
commitment fee
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1,693,877
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1,694
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81,306
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-
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83,000
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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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(1,433,098)
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(1,433,098)
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Balance, March
31, 2021 (unaudited)
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518,750
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$519
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2,300,000
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$2,300
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146,870,469
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$146,871
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$58,782,901
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$(88,346,977)
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$(29,414,386)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated unaudited financial statements.
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OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY
CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND MARCH 31,
2020
(Unaudited)
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2021
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2020
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Cash
Flows From Operating Activities:
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Net
loss
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$(1,433,098)
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$(2,509,766)
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Adjustments to
reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities:
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Change in the fair
value derivative liability
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295,642
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1,730,623
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Gain on conversion
of debt
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(7,527)
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-
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Stock issued for
additional comittment fee
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83,000
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-
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Amortization of
debt discount
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70,250
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42,852
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Changes in assets
and liabilities
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Prepaid
expense
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-
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(1,000)
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Accounts payable
and accrued expenses
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875,369
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510,159
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Net
Cash Used In Operating Activities
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(116,364)
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(227,133)
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Cash
Flows From Financing Activities:
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Repayment of notes
payable - related party
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-
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(14,000)
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Repayment of notes
payable
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(3,855)
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(1,163)
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Proceeds from notes
payable
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105,000
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-
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Proceeds from
convertible notes payable
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85,000
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250,000
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Proceeds from
convertible notes payable - related party
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-
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10,000
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Net
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
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186,145
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244,837
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Net increase in
cash
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69,781
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17,704
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Cash at beginning
of period
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7,442
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23,243
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Cash
at End of Period
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$77,223
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$40,947
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Supplemental
disclosure of cash flow information
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Cash paid for
interest expense
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$1,260
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$1,260
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Cash paid for
income taxes
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$-
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$-
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Supplemental
disclosure of non-cash investing and financing
activities:
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Debt discount on
convertible note payable
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$85,000
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$260,000
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Convertible note
payable and accrued interest converted into common
stock
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$115,000
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$-
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Common stock issued
for conversion of notes payable
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$348,881
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$-
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Derivative
liability extinguished upon conversion of note payable
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$241,408
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$-
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated unaudited financial statements.
6
OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated March 31, 2021 Financial
Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1: Nature of Business and Business Presentation
Ocean
Thermal Energy Corporation is currently in the businesses
of:
●
OTEC and
SWAC/LWAC—designing ocean thermal energy conversion
(“OTEC”) power plants and seawater air conditioning and
lake water air conditioning (“SWAC/LWAC”) plants for
large commercial properties, utilities, and municipalities. These
technologies provide practical solutions to humanity’s three
oldest and most fundamental needs: clean drinking water, plentiful
food, and sustainable, affordable energy without the use of fossil
fuels. OTEC is a clean technology that continuously extracts energy
from the temperature difference between warm surface ocean water
and cold deep seawater. In addition to producing electricity, some
of the seawater running through an OTEC plant can be efficiently
desalinated using the power generated by the OTEC technology,
producing thousands of cubic meters of fresh water every day for
use in agriculture and human consumption in the communities served
by its plants. This cold, deep, nutrient-rich water can also be
used to cool buildings (SWAC/LWAC) and for fish
farming/aquaculture. In short, it is a technology with many
benefits, and its versatility makes OTEC unique.
● EcoVillages—developing
and commercializing our EcoVillages, as well as working to develop
or acquire new complementary assets. EcoVillages are communities
whose goal is to become more socially, economically, and
ecologically sustainable and whose inhabitants seek to live
according to ecological principles, causing as little impact on the
environment as possible. We expect that our EcoVillage communities
will range from a population of 50 to 150 individuals, although
some may be smaller. We may also form larger EcoVillages, of up to
2,000 individuals, as networks of smaller subcommunities. We expect
that our EcoVillages will grow by the addition of individuals,
families, or other small groups.
We expect to use our technology in the development
of our EcoVillages, which should add significant value to that line
of business.
The
condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the company and our wholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In
the opinion of management, our financial statements reflect all
adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature necessary for
presentation of financial statements in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
We
condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in our annual audited financial statements, which
we prepared in accordance with GAAP. The operating results for the
three months ended March 31, 2021, are not necessarily indicative
of the results to be expected for the year. Our interim financial
statements should be read in conjunction with our annual report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, including the
financial statements and notes.
Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principal Subsidiary Undertakings
Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the following
subsidiaries:
Name
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Place of Incorporation / Establishment
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Principal Activities
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Date Formed
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Ocean
Thermal Energy Bahamas Ltd.
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Bahamas
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Intermediate
holding company of OTE BM Ltd. and OTE Bahamas O&M
Ltd.
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07/04/2011
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OTE BM
Ltd.
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Bahamas
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OTEC/SDC
development in the Bahamas
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09/07/2011
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OCEES
International Inc.
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Hawaii,
USA
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Research and
development for the Pacific Rim
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01/21/1998
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We have
an effective interest of 100% in each of our
subsidiaries.
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Use of Estimates
In
preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management
is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and revenues and expenses during the reported period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant
estimates include the assumptions used in the valuation of
equity-based transactions, valuation of derivative liabilities and
valuation of deferred tax assets.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We
consider all highly liquid temporary cash investments with an
original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
At March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, we had no cash
equivalents.
Income Taxes
We use
the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the
liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
determined based on temporary differences between financial
reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and on the amount
of operating loss carryforwards and are measured using the enacted
tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the temporary
differences and carryforwards are expected to reverse. An allowance
against deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than
not that such tax benefits will not be realized.
Our
ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards may be
substantially limited due to ownership change limitations that may
have occurred or that could occur in the future, as required by
Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
“Code”), as well as similar state provisions. These
ownership changes may limit the amount of net operating loss that
can be utilized annually to offset future taxable income and tax,
respectively. In general, an “ownership change” as
defined by Section 382 of the Code results from a transaction or
series of transactions over a three-year period resulting in an
ownership change of more than 50.0% of the outstanding stock of a
company by certain stockholders or public groups.
We have
not completed a study to assess whether an ownership change has
occurred or whether there have been multiple ownership changes
since we became a “loss corporation” under the
definition of Section 382. If we have experienced an ownership
change, utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards would
be subject to an annual limitation under Section 382 of the Code,
which is determined by first multiplying the value of our stock at
the time of the ownership change by the applicable long-term,
tax-exempt rate, and then could be subject to additional
adjustments, as required. Any limitation may result in expiration
of a portion of the net operating loss carryforwards before
utilization. Further, until a study is completed and any limitation
known, no positions related to limitations are being considered as
an uncertain tax position or disclosed as an unrecognized tax
benefit. Any carryforwards that expire prior to utilization as a
result of such limitations will be removed from deferred tax assets
with a corresponding reduction of the valuation allowance. Due to
the existence of the valuation allowance, it is not expected that
any possible limitation will have an impact on our results of
operations or financial position.
Business Segments
We
operate in one segment and therefore segment information is not
presented.
Fair Value
Financial
Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard
Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures, defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value under GAAP, and enhances disclosures about
fair value measurements. ASC 820 describes a fair value hierarchy
based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are
considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used
to measure fair value, which are the following:
●
Level 1–Pricing inputs are quoted prices available in active
markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting
date.
●
Level 2–Pricing inputs are quoted for similar assets or
inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for
substantially the full term through corroboration with observable
market data. Level 2 includes assets or liabilities valued at
quoted prices adjusted for legal or contractual restrictions
specific to these investments.
●
Level 3–Pricing inputs are unobservable for the assets or
liabilities; that is, the inputs reflect the reporting
entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market
participants would use in pricing the asset or
liability.
Management believes
the carrying amounts of the short-term financial instruments,
including cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expense, accounts
payable, accrued liabilities, notes payable, deferred compensation,
and other liabilities reflected in the accompanying balance sheets
approximate fair value at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020,
due to the relatively short-term nature of these
instruments.
8
We
account for derivative liability at fair value on a recurring basis
under level 3 at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020 (see Note
5).
Concentrations
Cash,
cash equivalents, and restricted cash are deposited with major
financial institutions, and at times, such balances with any one
financial institution may be in excess of FDIC-insured limits.
Management believes the risk in these situations to be minimal. As
of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, $0 and $0, respectively,
were deposited in excess of FDIC-insured limits.
Loss per Share
The
basic loss per share is calculated by dividing our net loss
available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of
common shares during the period. The diluted loss per share is
calculated by dividing our net loss by the diluted weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period. The diluted
weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted
number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or
equity. We have 125,073 and 350,073 shares issuable upon the
exercise of warrants and 180,123,240 and 104,322,105 shares
issuable upon the conversion of convertible notes that were not
included in the computation of dilutive loss per share because
their inclusion is antidilutive for the three months ended March
31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
We
account for our revenue in accordance with Accounting Standard
Update 2014-09, Revenue from
Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which requires a
company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or
services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration
it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or
services.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We have
reviewed all recently issued, but not yet adopted, accounting
standards in order to determine their effects, if any, on our
consolidated results of operations, financial position, and cash
flows. Based on that review, we believe that none of these
pronouncements will have a significant effect on current or future
earnings or operations.
Note 3: Going Concern
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared on the assumption that we will continue as a
going concern. As reflected in the accompanying condensed
consolidated financial statements, we had a net loss of $1,433,098
and used $116,364 of cash in operating activities for the three
months ended March 31, 2021. We had a working capital deficiency of
$29,236,540 and a stockholders’ deficiency of $29,414,386 as
of March 31, 2021. These factors raise substantial doubt about our
ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as
a going concern is dependent on our ability to increase sales and
obtain external funding for our projects under development. The
Biden administration has announced a range of financial support for
renewable and sustainable companies. Details from the
administration are not available yet, but we are already in the
process of filing for financial support. Additional applications
for financial support will be made as appropriate. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
Note 4: Convertible Notes and Notes Payable
On
December 12, 2006, we borrowed funds from the Southeast Idaho
Council of Governments (SICOG), the EDA-#180 loan. The interest
rate is 6.25%, and the maturity date was January 5, 2013. The
remaining loan principal of 3,779 was repaid in full during the
quarter ending March 31, 2021.
On
December 23, 2009, we borrowed funds from SICOG, the EDA-#273 loan.
The interest rate is 7%, and the maturity date was December 23,
2014. The loan principal was $94,414 with accrued interest of
$24,677 as of March 31, 2021. This note is in default.
On
December 23, 2009, we borrowed funds from SICOG, the MICRO I-#274
loan and MICRO II-#275 loan. The interest rate is 7%, and the
maturity date was December 23, 2014. The combined loan principal
was $47,230 with accrued interest of $12,398 as of March 31, 2021.
These notes are in default.
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On
December 1, 2007, we borrowed funds from the Eastern Idaho
Development Corporation and the Economic Development Corporation.
The interest rate is 7%, and the maturity date was September 1,
2015. The loan principal was $85,821 with accrued interest of
$53,115 as of March 31, 2021. This note is in default.
On
September 25, 2009, we borrowed funds from the Pocatello
Development Authority. The interest rate is 5%, and the maturity
date was October 25, 2011. The loan principal was $50,000 with
accrued interest of $26,442 as of March 31, 2021. This note is in
default.
On
March 12, 2015, we combined convertible notes issued in 2010, 2011,
and 2012, payable to our officers and directors in the aggregate
principal amount of $320,246, plus accrued but unpaid interest of
$74,134, into a single, $394,380 consolidated convertible note (the
“Consolidated Note”). The Consolidated Note was
assigned to JPF Venture Group, Inc., an investment entity that is
majority-owned by Jeremy Feakins, our director, chief executive
officer, and chief financial officer. The Consolidated Note was
convertible to common stock at $0.025 per share, the approximate
market price of our common stock as of the date of the issuance. On
February 24, 2017, the Consolidated Note was amended to eliminate
the conversion feature. The Consolidated Note bears interest at 6%
per annum and is due and payable within 90 days after demand. As of
March 31, 2021, the outstanding loan balance was $394,380 and the
accrued but unpaid interest was $149,169 on the Consolidated
Note.
During
2016 and 2015, we borrowed $75,000 from JPF Venture Group, Inc.
pursuant to promissory notes. The terms of the notes are as
follows: (i) interest is payable at 6% per annum;
(ii) the notes are payable 90 days after demand; and
(iii) payee is authorized to convert part or all of the note
balance and accrued interest, if any, into shares of our common
stock at the rate of one share each for $0.03 of principal amount
of the note. This conversion share price was adjusted to $0.01384
for the reverse stock splits. As of December 31, 2018, we have
recorded a debt discount of $75,000 for the fair value derivative
liability and fully amortized the debt discount. As of March 31,
2021, the outstanding balance of these notes was $75,000, plus
accrued interest of $22,436.
During
2016, we borrowed $112,500 from JPF Venture Group, Inc. pursuant to
promissory notes. The terms of each note are as follows:
(i) interest is payable at 6% per annum; (ii) the notes
are payable 90 days after demand; and (iii) payee is
authorized to convert part or all of the note balance and accrued
interest, if any, into shares of our common stock at the rate of
one share for each $0.03 of principal amount of the note. On
February 24, 2017, the notes were amended to eliminate the
conversion features. As of March 31, 2021, the outstanding balance
of these notes was $112,500, plus accrued interest of
$33,590.
On
October 20, 2016, we borrowed $12,500 from our independent director
pursuant to a promissory note. The terms of the note are as
follows: (i) interest is payable at 6% per annum;
(ii) the note is payable 90 days after demand; and
(iii) the payee is authorized to convert part or all of the
note balance and accrued interest, if any, into shares of our
common stock at the rate of one share for each $0.03 of principal
amount of the note. This conversion share price was adjusted to
$0.01384 for the reverse stock splits. As of December 31, 2018, we
have recorded a debt discount of $12,500 for the fair value of
derivative liability and fully amortized the debt discount. As of
March 31, 2021, the outstanding note balance was $12,500, plus
accrued interest of $3,465.
During
2012, we issued a note payable for $1,000,000. The note had an
interest rate of 10% per annum, was secured by a first lien in all
of our assets, and was due on February 3, 2015. On March 6, 2018,
the note was amended to extend the due date to December 31, 2018.
On March 29, 2019, the maturity date of the note was extended to
December 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2021, the outstanding note
balance was $1,000,000, plus accrued interest of $865,004. This
note is in default.
During
2013, we issued Series B units. Each unit is comprised of a note
agreement, a $50,000 promissory note that matures on September 30,
2023, and bears interest at 10% per annum payable annually in
arrears, and a security agreement. During 2013, we issued $525,000
of 10% promissory notes. As of March 31, 2021, the loan balances
were $158,334 and the accrued interest was $121,056.
During
2013, we issued a note payable for $290,000 in connection with the
reverse merger transaction with Broadband Network Affiliates, Inc.
We have determined that no further payment of principal or interest
on this note should be made because the note holder failed to
perform his underlying obligations giving rise to this note. As
described in Note 7, the note holder filed suit on May 21, 2019,
and we remain confident that the court will decide in our favor by
either voiding the note or awarding damages sufficient to offset
the note value. As of March 31, 2021, the balance outstanding was
$130,000, and the accrued interest as of that date was $74,575.
This note is in default.
On
January 18, 2018, Jeremy P. Feakins & Associates, LLC, an
investment entity owned by our chief executive, chief financial
officer, and a director, agreed to extend the due date for
repayment of a $2,265,000 note issued in 2014 to the earlier of
December 31, 2018, or the date of the financial closings of our
Baha Mar project (or any other project of $25 million or more),
whichever occurs first. As of March 31, 2021, the note balance was
$1,102,500 and the accrued interest was $768,697. This note is in
default.
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We have
$300,000 in principal amount of outstanding notes due to unrelated
parties, issued in 2014, in default since 2015, accruing interest
at a default rate of 22%. We intend to repay the notes and accrued
interest upon the Baha Mar SWAC/LWAC project’s financial
closing. Accrued interest totaled $397,562 as of March 31,
2021.
We have
a $50,000 promissory note with an unaffiliated investor that was
payable on April 7, 2019. The note and accrued interest can be
converted into our common stock at a conversion rate of $0.75 per
share at any time prior to the repayment. This conversion price is
not required to adjust for the reverse stock split as per the note
agreement. Accrued interest totaled $30,320 as of March 31, 2021.
The note is in default.
On
March 9, 2017, an entity owned and controlled by our chief
executive officer agreed to provide up to $200,000 in working
capital. The note bears interest of 10% and is due and payable
within 90 days of demand. During the year ended December 31, 2017,
we received an additional $2,000 and repaid $25,000. As of March
31, 2021, the balance outstanding was $177,000, plus accrued
interest of $73,217.
During
the third quarter of 2017, we completed a $2,000,000 convertible
promissory note private placement offering. The terms of the notes
are as follows: (i) interest is payable at 6% per annum;
(ii) payable two years after purchase; and (iii) all principal
and interest on each note automatically converts on the conversion
maturity date into shares of our common stock at a conversion price
of $4.00 per share, as long as the closing share price of our
common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the
conversion maturity date is at least $4.00, as adjusted for stock
splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like. If the
price of our shares on such date is less than $4.00 per share, the
notes (principal and interest) will be repaid in full. As of March
31, 2021, the outstanding balance for the remaining three notes was
$65,000, plus accrued interest of $14,472. These notes are in
default.
On
November 6, 2017, we entered into an agreement and promissory note
with JPF Venture Group, Inc. to loan up to $2,000,000 to us. The
terms of the note are as follows: (i) interest is payable at
10% per annum; (ii) all unpaid principal and all accrued and
unpaid interest is due and payable at the earliest of a resolution
of the Memphis litigation (as defined therein), December 31, 2018,
or when we are otherwise able to pay. As of March 31, 2021, the
outstanding note balance was $543,093 and the accrued interest was
$212,876. This note is in default.
In
December 2017, we entered into a series of unsecured promissory
notes and warrant purchase agreements with accredited investors.
These notes accrue interest at a rate of 10% per annum payable on a
quarterly basis and are not convertible into shares of our capital
stock. The notes are payable within five business days after
receipt of gross proceeds of at least $1,500,000 from L2 Capital,
LLC, an unaffiliated Kansas limited liability company (“L2
Capital”). We may prepay the notes in whole or in part,
without penalty or premium, on or before the maturity date of July
30, 2019. In connection with the issuance of the notes, for each
note purchased, the note holder received a warrant as
follows:
●
$10,000 note with a
warrant to purchase 2,000 shares
●
$20,000 note with a
warrant to purchase 5,000 shares
●
$25,000 note with a
warrant to purchase 6,500 shares
●
$30,000 note with a
warrant to purchase 8,000 shares
●
$40,000 note with a
warrant to purchase 10,000 shares
●
$50,000 note with a
warrant to purchase 14,000 shares
The
exercise price per share of the warrants is equal to 85% of the
closing price of our common stock on the day immediately preceding
the exercise of the relevant warrant, subject to adjustment as
provided in the warrant. The warrant includes a cashless net
exercise provision whereby the holder can elect to receive shares
equal to the value of the warrant minus the fair market value of
shares being surrendered to pay the exercise price. As of March 31,
2021, the balance of the outstanding loans was $979,156 and the
accrued interest was $280,698. These notes are in
default.
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On
February 15, 2018, we entered into an agreement with L2 Capital for
a loan of up to $565,555, together with interest at the rate of 8%
per annum, which consists of up to $500,000, a prorated original
issuance discount of $55,555, and $10,000 for transactional
expenses to L2 Capital. L2 Capital has the right at any time to
convert all or any part of the note into fully paid and
nonassessable shares of our common stock at the fixed conversion
price, which is equal to $0.50 per share; however, at any time on
or after the occurrence of any event of default under the note, the
conversion price will adjust to the lesser of $0.50 or 65%
multiplied by the lowest volume weighted average price of the
common stock during the 20-trading-day period ending, in L2
Capital’s sole discretion on each conversion, on either the
last complete trading day prior to the conversion date or the
conversion date. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we
received five tranches totaling $482,222. As of December 31, 2018,
we issued warrants to purchase 56,073 shares of common stock in
accordance with a nonexclusive finder’s fee arrangement.
These warrants have a fair value of $2,668 based on the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value was recorded as
a discount on the notes payable and is being amortized over the
life of the notes payable. As of December 31, 2018, we had fully
amortized $91,222 of the debt issuance cost and have recorded a
debt discount of $749,026 for the fair value of derivative
liability and fully amortized the debt discount. During the year
ended December 31, 2019, we issued 1,936,192 shares of common stock
to L2 Capital for the conversion of a portion of our notes payable
in the amount of $44,733. On August 1, 2019, L2 Capital, LLC sold
the outstanding loan balance and accrued interest on our note to
Oasis Capital, LLC. The terms and conditions of the original note
remain in place. As of March 31, 2021, we have outstanding warrants
to purchase 56,073 shares of common stock. As of March 31, 2021,
the outstanding balance of the original loan was $323,412, plus a
default penalty and fees of $837,724, for a total of $1,161,136,
and accrued interest was $631,257. This note is in
default.
On
September 19, 2018, we executed a note payable for $10,000 with an
unrelated party that bears interest at 6% per annum, which is due
quarterly beginning as of September 30, 2018. The maturity date for
the note is three years after date of issuance. In addition, the
lender received warrants to purchase 2,000 shares of common stock
upon signing the promissory note. The warrant can be exercised at a
price per share equal to a 15% discount from the price of common
stock on the last trading day before such purchase. As of March 31,
2021, the balance outstanding was $10,000 and the accrued interest
was $1,540. We have defaulted in payment of the quarterly interest
payments.
On
December 14, 2018, L2 Capital LLC purchased our note payable from
Collier Investments, LLC. The total consideration was $371,250,
including the outstanding note balance of $281,250, the accrued
interest of $33,750, and liquidated damages of $56,250. There was
also a default penalty of $153,123. In addition, we issued 400,000
shares of common stock to L2 Capital as commitment shares with a
fair value of $21,200 in connection with the purchase of the note.
We executed a replacement convertible note with L2 Capital in the
amount of $371,250 with an interest rate of 12% per annum. The
maturity date of the note is December 22, 2018. The holder of the
note can convert the note, or any portion of it, into shares of
common stock at any time after the issuance date. The conversion
price is 65% of the market price, which is defined as the lowest
trading price for our common stock during the 20-trading-day period
prior to the conversion date. As of December 31, 2018, we have
recorded a debt discount of $665,690 for the fair value of
derivative liability and fully amortized the debt discount. On
August 1, 2019, Oasis Capital LLC purchased our note payable from
L2 Capital. The terms and conditions of the original note remain in
place. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we issued 1,800,000
shares of common stock to L2 Capital for the conversion of a
portion of our notes payable in the amount of $49,614. During the
three months ended March 31, 2021, we issued 7,329,587 shares of
common stock to Oasis Capital, LLC, with a fair value of $348,881,
for the conversion of a portion of our notes payable in the amount
of $115,000. We recorded a gain on conversion of $7,527. As of
March 31, 2021, the outstanding note balance was $927,905, which
includes a default penalty and fees of $770,469, and the accrued
interest was $499,939. This note is in default.
On
January 2, 2019, we issued a series of promissory notes totaling
$310,000 to accredited investors. Proceeds from these notes were
used to support the administrative and legal expenses of our
lawsuit before the United District Court for the Western District
of Tennessee, Ocean Thermal Energy
Corporation v. Robert Coe, et al., Case No.
2:17-cv-02343SHL-cgc, and any subsequent actions brought about as a
result of or in connection with this litigation. These notes are
secured against the proceeds from the litigation. The notes bear an
interest rate of 17%, plus one quarter of one percent of the actual
funds received from the litigation. The repayment of the principal,
accrued interest, and the percentage of the litigation funds
received will be paid immediately following the receipt of
sufficient funds from this litigation. As of March 31, 2021, the
outstanding balance of these loans is $310,000 and the accrued
interest was $117,536.
On
August 14, 2019, we executed a note payable for $26,200 with an
unrelated party that bears interest at 8% per annum and has a
maturity date of October 31, 2021. The note automatically converts
into 1,310,000 shares of our common stock either at the time the
closing sale price for our common stock is equal to or greater than
$1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends,
reclassification, and the like, or at the maturity date of October
31, 2021, whichever occurs first. As of March 31, 2021, we have
recorded a debt discount of $26,200 for the fair value of
derivative liability and amortized $19,270 of the debt discount. As
of March 31, 2021, the balance outstanding was $19,270, net of debt
discount of $6,930, and the accrued interest was
$4,069.
In
2019, we issued a series of convertible promissory notes to
accredited investors that totaled $105,000. Of the amount received,
$10,000 was from our chief executive officer and our independent
director. The notes bear simple interest on outstanding principal
at the rate of 8% per annum, computed on the basis of the actual
number of days elapsed in a year of 365 days. Each $5,000 loan
automatically converts into 250,000 shares of our common stock,
either at the time the closing sale price for our common stock is
equal to or greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock
splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like, or at the
maturity date of October 31, 2021, whichever comes first. As of
March 31, 2021, we have recorded a debt discount of $105,000 for
the fair value of derivative liability and amortized $74,475 the
debt discount. As of March 31, 2021, the total outstanding balances
of all these loans are $67,350, net of debt discount of $27,650 to
unrelated parties, and $7,125 net of debt discount of $2,875, to
related parties. The accrued interest was $11,986 as of March 31,
2021.
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In 2020
and 2019, we issued a series of convertible promissory notes to
accredited investors. The total outstanding as of March 31, 2021
was $306,750. Of the total amount received, $20,000 was from our
chief executive officer and an independent director. The notes bear
simple interest on outstanding principal at the rate of 8% per
annum, computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed
in a year of 365 days. Each $5,000 loan automatically converts into
250,000 shares of our common stock, either at the time the closing
sale price for our common stock is equal to or greater than $1.00
per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends,
reclassification, and the like, or at the maturity date of January
2, 2022, whichever comes first. As of March 31, 2021, we have
recorded a debt discount of $306,750 for the fair value of
derivative liability and amortized $122,744 of the debt discount.
As of March 31, 2021, the total outstanding value of these loans
was $171,562, net of debt discount of $115,188 to unrelated parties
and $12,444, net of debt discount of $7,556, to related parties. As
of March 31, 2021, the accrued interest was
$28,407.
During
the year ended December 31, 2020, we issued a series of convertible
promissory notes to accredited investors, which totaled $15,000.
The notes bear simple interest on outstanding principal at the rate
of 8% per annum, computed on the basis of the actual number of days
elapsed in a year of 365 days. Each $5,000 loan automatically
converts into 250,000 shares of our common stock, either at the
time the closing sale price for our common stock is equal to or
greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock
dividends, reclassification, and the like, or at the maturity date
of May 12, 2022, whichever comes first. As of March 31, 2021, we
have recorded debt discount of $15,000 for the fair value of
derivative liability and amortized $5,985 of debt discount. As of
March 31, 2021, the total outstanding value of these loans was
$5,985, net of debt discount of $9,015. The accrued interest was
$897 as of March 31, 2021.
During
the year ended December 31, 2020, we issued a series of convertible
promissory notes to accredited investors, which totaled $15,000.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we issued another
$85,000 and the total outstanding as of March 31, 2021, is
$100,000. The notes bear simple interest on outstanding principal
at the rate of 8% per annum, computed on the basis of the actual
number of days elapsed in a year of 365 days. Each $5,000 loan
automatically converts into 250,000 shares of our common stock,
either at the time the closing sale price for our common stock is
equal to or greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock
splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like, or at the
maturity date of September 1, 2022, whichever comes first. As of
March 31, 2021, we have recorded a debt discount of $100,000 for
the fair value of derivative liability and amortized $2,986 of debt
discount. As of March 31, 2021, the total outstanding value of
these loans was $13,527, net of debt discount of $86,473. The
accrued interest was $1,157 as of March 31, 2021.
During
the year ended December 31, 2020, we issued a series of promissory
notes to accredited investors and the total outstanding as of March
31,2021, is $520,000. During the three months ended March 31, 2021,
we issued a series of promissory notes to accredited investors,
which totaled $105,000. The notes bear simple interest on
outstanding principal at the rate of 10% per annum, computed on the
basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a year of 360 days
and, for each additional of $20,000 (prorated), an additional
payment of 0.00125% (one eighth of one-percent) of the actual funds
received (as settlement, collection, or otherwise) from possible
future litigation based on fraud in the inducement claims (such
future litigation hereinafter referred to as the “Phase Two
Litigation”) arising from the current litigation before the
United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
and Central District of California, Ocean Thermal Energy Corp. v. Robert Coe, et
al. (Case No. 2:17-cv-02343SHL-cgc and Case No.
2:19-cv-05299-VAP-JPR, respectively) (this current litigation
hereinafter is referred to as the “Phase One
Litigation”). Repayment will be made as follows: (i) the
principal and interest within five business days following our
receipt of $25.5 million from the Phase One Litigation; and
(ii) the additional payment within five business days
following our actual receipt of any funds from the Phase Two
Litigation, less legal fees accrued up to that date. If any such
funds are received on more than one date, payment will be made as
such funds are actually received by us and after deduction of
accrued legal fees up to that date. The outstanding balance of
these notes as of March 31, 2021, was $625,000 and the accrued
interest was $33,743.
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The
following convertible note and notes payable were outstanding at
March 31, 2021:
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|
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Related Party
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Non Related Party
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Date of Issuance
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Maturity Date
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Interest Rate
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In Default
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Original Principal
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Principal at
March 31, 2021
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Discount at
March 31, 2021
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Carrying Amount at March 31, 2021
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Current
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Long-Term
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Current
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Long-Term
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12/01/07
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09/01/15
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7.00%
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Yes
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125,000
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85,821
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-
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85,821
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-
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-
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85,821
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-
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09/25/09
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10/25/11
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5.00%
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Yes
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50,000
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50,000
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-
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50,000
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-
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-
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50,000
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-
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12/23/09
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12/23/14
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7.00%
|
Yes
|
100,000
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94,414
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-
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94,414
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-
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-
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94,414
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-
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12/23/09
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12/23/14
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7.00%
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Yes
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25,000
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23,620
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-
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23,620
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-
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-
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23,620
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-
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12/23/09
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12/23/14
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7.00%
|
Yes
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25,000
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23,610
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-
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23,610
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-
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-
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23,610
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-
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02/03/12
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12/31/19
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10.00%
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Yes
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1,000,000
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1,000,000
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-
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1,000,000
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-
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1,000,000
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-
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08/15/13
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10/31/23
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10.00%
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No
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158,334
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158,334
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-
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158,334
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-
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-
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-
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158,334
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12/31/13
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12/31/15
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8.00%
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Yes
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290,000
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130,000
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-
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130,000
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-
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-
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130,000
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-
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04/01/14
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12/31/18
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10.00%
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Yes
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2,265,000
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1,102,500
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-
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1,102,500
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1,102,500
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-
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-
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-
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12/22/14
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03/31/15
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22.00%
*
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Yes
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200,000
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200,000
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-
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200,000
|
-
|
-
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200,000
|
-
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12/26/14
|
12/26/15
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22.00%
*
|
Yes
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100,000
|
100,000
|
-
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100,000
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-
|
-
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100,000
|
-
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03/12/15
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(1)
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6.00%
|
No
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394,380
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394,380
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-
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394,380
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394,380
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-
|
-
|
-
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04/07/15
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04/07/18
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10.00%
|
Yes
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50,000
|
50,000
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-
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50,000
|
-
|
-
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50,000
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-
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11/23/15
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(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
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50,000
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50,000
|
-
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50,000
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50,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
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02/25/16
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(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
05/20/16
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10/20/16
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
50,000
|
12,500
|
-
|
12,500
|
12,500
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10/20/16
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
12,500
|
12,500
|
-
|
12,500
|
12,500
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
12/21/16
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
-
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
03/09/17
|
(1)
|
10.00%
|
No
|
200,000
|
177,000
|
-
|
177,000
|
177,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
07/13/17
|
07/13/19
|
6.00%
|
Yes
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
-
|
25,000
|
-
|
-
|
25,000
|
-
|
07/18/17
|
07/18/19
|
6.00%
|
Yes
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
-
|
25,000
|
-
|
-
|
25,000
|
-
|
07/26/17
|
07/26/19
|
6.00%
|
Yes
|
15,000
|
15,000
|
-
|
15,000
|
-
|
-
|
15,000
|
-
|
12/20/17
|
(2)
|
10.00%
|
Yes
|
979,156
|
979,156
|
-
|
979,156
|
-
|
-
|
979,156
|
-
|
11/06/17
|
12/31/18
|
10.00%
|
Yes
|
646,568
|
543,093
|
-
|
543,093
|
543,093
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
02/19/18
|
(3)
|
18.00%*
|
Yes
|
629,451
|
1,161,136
|
-
|
1,161,136
|
-
|
-
|
1,161,136
|
-
|
09/19/18
|
09/28/21
|
6.00%
|
No
|
10,000
|
10,000
|
-
|
10,000
|
-
|
-
|
10,000
|
|
12/14/18
|
12/22/18
|
24.00%*
|
Yes
|
474,759
|
927,905
|
-
|
927,905
|
-
|
-
|
927,905
|
-
|
01/02/19
|
(4)
|
17.00%
|
No
|
310,000
|
310,000
|
-
|
310,000
|
-
|
-
|
310,000
|
-
|
08/14/19
|
10/31/21
|
8.00%
|
No
|
26,200
|
26,200
|
6,930
|
19,270
|
-
|
-
|
19,270
|
|
(5)
|
10/31/21
|
8.00%
|
No
|
105,000
|
105,000
|
30,525
|
74,475
|
7,125
|
|
67,350
|
|
(6)
|
01/02/22
|
8.00%
|
No
|
306,750
|
306,750
|
122,744
|
184,006
|
12,444
|
|
171,562
|
|
(8)
|
05/12/22
|
8.00%
|
No
|
15,000
|
15,000
|
9,015
|
5,985
|
|
|
|
5,985
|
(9)
|
09/01/22
|
8.00%
|
No
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
86,473
|
13,527
|
|
|
|
13,527
|
(7)
|
(7)
|
10.00%
|
No
|
625,000
|
625,000
|
-
|
625,000
|
-
|
-
|
625,000
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
$ 9,513,098
|
$ 8,963,919
|
$ 255,687
|
$ 8,708,232
|
$ 2,436,542
|
$ -
|
$ 6,093,844
|
$ 177,846
|
(1).
Maturity
date is 90 days after demand.
(2).
Bridge
loans were issued at dates between December 2017 and May 2018.
Principal is due on the earlier of 18 months from the anniversary
date or the completion of L2 financing with a gross proceeds of a
minimum of $1.5 million.
(3).
L2
- Note was drawn down in five tranches between 02/16/18 and
05/02/18.
(4).
Loans
were issued from January 2, 2019 to March 23, 2019. Principal and
interest are due when funds are received from the litigation
between Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation vs., Robert Coe el
al.
(5).
Notes
were issued between 10/14/19 1nd 11/5/19. The notes bear an
interest rate of 8% and mature 10/31/21.
They can be
converted into 250,000 shares of common stock. They can be
converted when the stock closing price reaches $1 or on the
maturity, whichever occurs first.
(6).
Notes
were issued between 12/9/19 and 11/25/20. The notes bear an
interest rate of 8% and mature 1/2/22.
They can be
converted into 250,000 shares of common stock. They can be
converted when the stock closing price reaches $1 or on the
maturity, whichever occurs first.
(7).
Notes
were issued between 11/2/2020 and 3/18/21. The notes bear an
interest rate of 10%. Repayment will be made as follows: (i) the
principal and interest within five business days
following
our receipt of $25.5 million from the Phase One Litigation; and
(ii) the additional payment within five business days following our
actual receipt of any funds from the Phase Two Litigation,
less
legal fees accrued up to that date. If any such funds are actually
received on more than one date, payment will be made as such funds
are actually received by us and after deductions of accrued legal
fees up
to that date.
(8).
Notes
were issued between 5/14/20 and 8/11/20. The notes bear an interest
rate of 8% and mature 1/2/22.
They can be
converted into 250,000 shares of common stock. They can be
converted when the stock closing price reaches $1 or on the
maturity, whichever occurs first.
(9).
Notes
were issued on November 2020 and during the 1st quarter of 2021.
The notes bear an interest rate of 8% and mature 91/22
They can be
converted into 250,000 shares of common stock. They can be
converted when the stock closing price reaches $1 or on the
maturity, whichever occurs first.
*
Default
interest rate
14
The
following convertible notes and notes payable were outstanding at
December 31, 2020:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Related Party
|
Non Related Party
|
||
Date of Issuance
|
Maturity Date
|
Interest Rate
|
In Default
|
Original Principal
|
Principal at
December 31, 2020
|
Discount at
December 31, 2020
|
Carrying Amount at December 31, 2020
|
Current
|
Long-Term
|
Current
|
Long-Term
|
12/12/06
|
01/05/13
|
6.25%
|
Yes
|
58,670
|
3,779
|
-
|
3,779
|
-
|
-
|
3,779
|
-
|
12/01/07
|
09/01/15
|
7.00%
|
Yes
|
125,000
|
85,821
|
-
|
85,821
|
-
|
-
|
85,821
|
-
|
09/25/09
|
10/25/11
|
5.00%
|
Yes
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
50,000
|
-
|
-
|
50,000
|
-
|
12/23/09
|
12/23/14
|
7.00%
|
Yes
|
100,000
|
94,480
|
-
|
94,480
|
-
|
-
|
94,480
|
-
|
12/23/09
|
12/23/14
|
7.00%
|
Yes
|
25,000
|
23,619
|
-
|
23,619
|
-
|
-
|
23,619
|
-
|
12/23/09
|
12/23/14
|
7.00%
|
Yes
|
25,000
|
23,620
|
-
|
23,620
|
-
|
-
|
23,620
|
-
|
02/03/12
|
12/31/19
|
10.00%
|
Yes
|
1,000,000
|
1,000,000
|
-
|
1,000,000
|
|
-
|
1,000,000
|
-
|
08/15/13
|
10/31/23
|
10.00%
|
No
|
158,334
|
158,334
|
-
|
158,334
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
158,334
|
12/31/13
|
12/31/15
|
8.00%
|
Yes
|
290,000
|
130,000
|
-
|
130,000
|
-
|
-
|
130,000
|
-
|
04/01/14
|
12/31/18
|
10.00%
|
Yes
|
2,265,000
|
1,102,500
|
-
|
1,102,500
|
1,102,500
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
12/22/14
|
03/31/15
|
22.00%
*
|
Yes
|
200,000
|
200,000
|
-
|
200,000
|
-
|
-
|
200,000
|
-
|
12/26/14
|
12/26/15
|
22.00%
*
|
Yes
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
-
|
100,000
|
-
|
-
|
100,000
|
-
|
03/12/15
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
394,380
|
394,380
|
-
|
394,380
|
394,380
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
04/07/15
|
04/07/18
|
10.00%
|
Yes
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
50,000
|
-
|
-
|
50,000
|
-
|
11/23/15
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
02/25/16
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
05/20/16
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10/20/16
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
50,000
|
12,500
|
-
|
12,500
|
12,500
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10/20/16
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
12,500
|
12,500
|
-
|
12,500
|
12,500
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
12/21/16
|
(1)
|
6.00%
|
No
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
-
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
03/09/17
|
(1)
|
10.00%
|
No
|
200,000
|
177,000
|
-
|
177,000
|
177,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
07/13/17
|
07/13/19
|
6.00%
|
Yes
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
-
|
25,000
|
-
|
-
|
25,000
|
-
|
07/18/17
|
07/18/19
|
6.00%
|
Yes
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
-
|
25,000
|
-
|
-
|
25,000
|
-
|
07/26/17
|
07/26/19
|
6.00%
|
Yes
|
15,000
|
15,000
|
-
|
15,000
|
-
|
-
|
15,000
|
-
|
12/20/17
|
(2)
|
10.00%
|
Yes
|
979,156
|
979,156
|
-
|
979,156
|
-
|
-
|
979,156
|
-
|
11/06/17
|
12/31/18
|
10.00%
|
Yes
|
646,568
|
543,093
|
-
|
543,093
|
543,093
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
02/19/18
|
(3)
|
18.00%*
|
Yes
|
629,451
|
1,161,136
|
-
|
1,161,136
|
-
|
-
|
1,161,136
|
-
|
09/19/18
|
09/28/21
|
6.00%
|
No
|
10,000
|
10,000
|
-
|
10,000
|
-
|
-
|
10,000
|
|
12/14/18
|
12/22/18
|
24.00%*
|
Yes
|
474,759
|
1,042,905
|
-
|
1,042,905
|
-
|
-
|
1,042,905
|
-
|
01/02/19
|
(4)
|
17.00%
|
No
|
310,000
|
310,000
|
-
|
310,000
|
-
|
-
|
310,000
|
-
|
08/14/19
|
10/31/21
|
8.00%
|
No
|
26,200
|
26,200
|
9,845
|
16,355
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
16,355
|
(5)
|
10/31/21
|
8.00%
|
No
|
105,000
|
105,000
|
43,361
|
61,639
|
-
|
5,916
|
-
|
55,723
|
(6)
|
01/02/22
|
8.00%
|
No
|
336,750
|
336,750
|
187,729
|
149,021
|
-
|
9,989
|
-
|
139,032
|
(7)
|
(7)
|
10.00%
|
No
|
520,000
|
520,000
|
-
|
520,000
|
-
|
-
|
520,000
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
$ 9,381,768
|
$ 8,892,773
|
$ 240,935
|
$ 8,651,838
|
$ 2,416,973
|
$ 15,905
|
$ 5,849,516
|
$ 369,444
|
(1).
Maturity
date is 90 days after demand.
(2).
Bridge
loans were issued at dates between December 2017 and May 2018.
Principal is due on the earlier of 18 months from the anniversary
date or the completion of L2 financing with a gross proceeds of a
minimum of $1.5 million.
(3).
L2
- Note was drawn down in five tranches between 02/16/18 and
05/02/18.
(4).
Loans
were issued from January 2, 2019 to March 23, 2019. Principal and
interest are due when funds are received from the litigation
between Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation vs., Robert Coe el
al.
(5).
Notes
were issued between 10/14/19 1nd 11/5/19. The notes bear an
interest rate of 8% and mature 10/31/21.
They
can be converted into 250,000 shares of common stock. They can be
converted when the stock closing price reaches $1 or on the
maturity, whichever occurs first.
(6).
Notes
were issued between 12/9/19 and 11/25/20. The notes bear an
interest rate of 8% and mature 1/2/22.
They
can be converted into 250,000 shares of common stock. They can be
converted when the stock closing price reaches $1 or on the
maturity, whichever occurs first.
(7).
Notes
were issued between 5/12/2020 and 11/25/2020. The notes bear an
interest rate of 10%. Repayment will be made as follows: (i) the
principal and interest within five business days
following
our receipt of $25.5 million from the Phase One Litigation; and
(ii) the additional payment within five business days following our
actual receipt of any funds from the Phase Two Litigation,
less
legal fees accrued up to that date. If any such funds are actually
received on more than one date, payment will be made as such funds
are actually received by us and after deductions of accrued legal
fees up to that date.
* Default interest rate
15
Note 5: Derivative
Liability
We measure the fair value of our assets and
liabilities under the guidance of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures, which defines fair
value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in
accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. ASC 820 does not require any new fair value
measurements, but its provisions apply to all other accounting
pronouncements that require or permit fair value
measurement.
We
identified conversion features embedded within convertible debt
issued. We have determined that the features associated with the
embedded conversion option should be accounted for at fair value as
a derivative liability. We have elected to account for these
instruments together with fixed conversion price instruments as
derivative liabilities as we cannot determine if a sufficient
number of shares would be available to settle all potential future
conversion transactions.
Following
is a description of the valuation methodologies used to determine
the fair value of our financial liabilities, including the general
classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation
hierarchy:
|
Fair value
at
March 31,
2021
|
Quoted market
prices for identical assets/liabilities
(Level
1)
|
Significant
other obervable inputs
(Level
2)
|
Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level
3)
|
Derivative
Liability
|
$5,460,629
|
$-
|
$-
|
$5,460,629
|
|
Derivative
Liability
|
Derivative
liability as of December 31, 2020
|
$5,321,395
|
Fair value at the
commitment date for convertible instruments
|
166,382
|
Change in fair
value of derivative liability
|
214,260
|
Reclassification
upon conversion
|
(241,408)
|
Derivative
liability as of March 31, 2021
|
$5,460,629
|
|
Change
in
|
|
Fair Value
of
|
|
Derivative
Liability*
|
Change in fair
value of derivative liability at the beginning of
period
|
$-
|
Day one
gains/(losses) on valuation
|
81,382
|
Gains/(losses) from
the change in fair value of derivative liability
|
214,260
|
Change in fair
value of derivative liability at the end of the period
|
$295,642
|
*
Gains/(losses) related to the revaluation of Level 3 financial
liabilities is included in “Change in fair value of
derivative liability” in the accompanying condensed
consolidated unaudited statement of operations.
The
fair value of the derivative liability was estimated using the
income approach and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The
fair values at the commitment and remeasurement dates for our
derivative liabilities were based upon the following management
assumptions:
|
Measurement and
|
|
Remeasurement Date**
|
Expected
dividends
|
0%
|
Expected
volatility
|
180.0%
to 468.7%
|
Risk
free interest rate
|
0.011%
to 0.29%
|
Expected
term (in years)
|
.025 to
3.56
|
** The fair value at the remeasurement date is equal to the
carrying value on the balance sheet.
16
Note 6: Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
For the
three months ended March 31, 2021, we issued 7,329,587 shares of
common stock to Oasis Capital LLC with a fair value of $348,881 for
the conversion of a portion of our notes payable in the amount of
$115,000.
On
March 31, 2021, we issued 1,693,877 shares of common stock to Oasis
Capital, LLC for $83,000. This was a settlement of a second
commitment for a convertible promissory note dated May 22, 2018.
The initial commitment was 400,000 shares of common stock issued on
May 22, 2018.
Preferred Stock
On June
3, 2019, our board of directors designated two classes of preferred
stock and approved the following issuances:
Series B Preferred Stock
– We are authorized to issue 1,250,000 shares of Series B
Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.001. These shares will not
have voting rights alongside the common stock, and each share of
Series B Preferred Stock will be convertible into ten shares of our
common stock. As of March 31, 2021, 518,750 shares of Series B
Preferred Stock are issued and outstanding.
Series C Preferred Stock
– We are authorized to issue 2,700,000 shares of Series C
Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.001. These shares are a
one-time grant and will have voting rights alongside the common
stock. Each share of Series C Preferred Stock will be convertible
into five shares of our common stock. As of March 31, 2021,
2,300,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock are issued and
outstanding.
Warrants
The
following table summarizes all
warrants outstanding and exercisable for the three months ended
March 31, 2021:
|
Number
of
|
Weighted
Average
|
|
Warrants
|
Exercise
Price
|
Balance at December
31, 2020
|
125,073
|
$0.18
|
Granted
|
-
|
-
|
Exercised
|
-
|
-
|
Forfeited
|
-
|
-
|
Balance at March
31, 2021
|
125,073
|
$0.18
|
Exercisable at
March 31, 2021
|
125,073
|
$0.18
|
During
the three months ended March 31, 2021, no warrants were exercised.
The aggregate intrinsic value represents the excess amount over the
exercise price that optionees would have received if all options
had been exercised on the last business day of the period
indicated, based on our closing stock price of $0.0284 per share on
March 31, 2021. Of the total outstanding on March 31, 2021,
warrants to purchase 125,073 shares had no intrinsic value, as the
price of the stock on that date was lower than the exercise
price.
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Note 7: Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
From
time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings and regulatory
proceedings arising from operations. We establish reserves for
specific liabilities in connection with legal actions that
management deems to be probable and estimable.
On May
4, 2018, we reached a settlement of the claims at issue in
Ocean Thermal Energy Corp. v.
Robert Coe, et al., Case No. 2:17-cv-02343SHL-cgc, before
the United States District Court for the Western District of
Tennessee. Between May 30 and July 19, 2018, we received three
payments totaling $100,000 from the defendants. On August 8, 2018,
an $8 million judgment was entered against the defendants and in
our favor. On May 28, 2019, we further settled the claims at issue
with two of the defendants, Brett M Regal and his company, Trade
Base Sales, Inc. (“Regal Debtors”), for $17,500,000,
bringing the combined judgment and settlement amount owed to us is
$25,500,000. On July 1, 2019, the United States District Judge for
the Central District of California (case
number: 2:19-cv-05299-VAP-JPR), approved our stipulated
application for an order permitting us to levy on property and
appointing a receiver to carry out the levy on Regal Debtors’
property, such that it may be sold (subject to further order of the
court approving and confirming such sales), to satisfy the
$25,500,000 settlement and judgment amounts in our favor. On August
15, 2019, the court-appointed receiver notified the court that he
had taken custody, possession, and control of certain gemstone and
mineral specimens, known as the “Ophir Collection” and
350,000 pounds of unrefined gold and other precious metal bearing
ore. By order of the court, the receiver was given the authority to
assign, sell, and transfer the debtor property. The proceeds of any
sales will be used to satisfy the judgment and settlement
agreement, receivership’s reasonable costs and fees, as well
as any other claims as determined by the court. Various parties
have come forward asserting ownership and priority lien rights to
the property. In our ongoing efforts to collect the $25,500,000
judgment obtained, a third party has intervened in our case in the
Central District of California (case number:
2:19-cv-05299-VAP-JPR), asserting that it is the rightful owner of
the “Ophir Collection” of gems and mineral specimens
that is now in possession of the court-appointed receiver. The
court has not yet addressed the claims of that third
party.
On May
21, 2019, Theodore T. Herman filed a complaint against us in
Theodore T. Herman v. Ocean
Thermal Energy Corporation, Case No. CI-19-04780, in the
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, asserting
that he is entitled to payment on the promissory note described in
Note 4: Convertible Notes and Notes Payable. On July 1, 2019, we
filed preliminary objections to the complaint, and subsequently
filed an answer and new matter on August 20, 2019, to which the
plaintiff filed a reply on September 9, 2019. We will continue
to defend our position that no further payment on this note is
owed.
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On
August 22, 2018, Fugro USA Maine, Inc. (“Fugro”), filed
suit against us in Fugro USA
Marine, Inc. v. Ocean Thermal Energy Corp., Cause No.
2018-56396, in the District Court for Harris County, TX, 165th
Judicial District, seeking approximately $500,000 allegedly owed
for engineering services provided. On June 23, 2020, a settlement
was reached under which we would pay Fugro $375,000 by March 31,
2021. We have recorded the amount of accrued legal settlement as of
March 31, 2021. We repaid $90,000 and the balance at March 31, 2021
was $285,000. We were unable to pay the remaining balance and
therefore entered into a second amendment to
the settlement
agreement extending the deadline for full payment, with 18%
interest per annum, to June 29, 2021.
Consulting Agreements
On June
4, 2018, we entered into a consulting agreement to pay 20,000
shares of common stock when one of the conditions of the contract
was satisfied. Although this condition was satisfied on August 31,
2018, as of March 31, 2021, we have not issued the shares, and we
have accrued the share compensation at fair value totaling
$1,600.
On
August 14, 2018, we entered into a consulting agreement to pay
$40,000 by issuing shares of common stock. As of March 31, 2021, we
have not issued the shares and have accrued the
amount.
Employment Agreements
On
January 1, 2011, we entered into a five-year employment agreement
with our chief executive officer, which provides for successive
one-year term renewals unless it is expressly cancelled by either
party100 days prior to the end of the term. Under the agreement,
our chief executive officer will receive an annual salary of
$350,000, a car allowance of $12,000, and company-paid health
insurance. The agreement also provides for bonuses equal to one
times his annual salary plus 500,000 shares of common stock for
each additional project that generates $25 million or more in
revenue to us. Our chief executive officer is entitled to receive
severance pay in the lesser amount of three years’ salary or
100% of the remaining salary if the remaining term is less than
three years. On September 15, 2017, an addendum was added to the
employment agreement stating that effective June 30, 2017, his
salary will be increased to $388,220 per year; that he will receive
interest at a rate of 8% on his accrued unpaid wages; and that the
term of employment agreement is extended for an additional five
years.
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Note 8: Related-Party Transactions
For the
three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we paid rent of $30,000
and $30,000 to a company controlled by our chief executive
officer.
On
January 18, 2018, Jeremy P. Feakins & Associates, LLC, an
investment entity owned by our chief executive, chief financial
officer, and a director, agreed to extend the due date for
repayment of a $2,265,000 note issued in 2014 to the earlier of
December 31, 2020, or the date of the financial closings of our
Baha Mar project (or any other project of $25 million or more),
whichever occurs first. On August 15, 2018, principal of $618,500
and accrued interest of $207,731 were converted to 826,231 shares
at $1.00 per share, which was ratified by a disinterested majority
of the board of directors. The conversion was recorded at
historical cost due to the related-party nature of the transaction.
As of March 31, 2021, the note balance was $1,102,500 and the
accrued interest was $768,697. This note is in
default.
On
March 9, 2017, we issued a promissory note payable of $200,000 to a
related party in which our chief executive officer is an officer
and director. The note bears interest of 10% and is due and payable
within 90 days after demand. During the year ended December 31,
2018, we received an additional $2,000 and repaid $25,000. The
outstanding balance was $177,000 and accrued interest was $73,217
as of March 31, 2021.
On
November 6, 2017, we entered into an agreement and promissory note
with JPF Venture Group, Inc. to loan up to $2,000,000 to us. The
terms of the note are as follows: (i) interest is payable at
10% per annum; (ii) all unpaid principal and all accrued and
unpaid interest is due and payable at the earliest of resolution of
the Memphis litigation (as defined therein), December 31, 2020, or
when we are otherwise able to pay. As of March 31, 2021, the
outstanding balance was $543,093 and the accrued interest was
$212,886. This note is in default.
We
remain liable for the loans made to us by JPF Venture Group, Inc.
before the merger in 2017. As of March 31, 2021, the outstanding
balance of these loans was $581,880 and the accrued interest was
$205,196. All of these notes are in default.
On
October 20, 2016, we borrowed $12,500 from an independent director
pursuant to a promissory note. The terms of the note are as
follows: (i) interest is payable at 6% per annum;
(ii) the note is payable 90 days after demand; and
(iii) the payee is authorized to convert part or all of the
note balance and accrued interest, if any, into shares of our
common stock at the rate of one share for each $0.03 of principal
amount of the note. This conversion share price was adjusted to
$0.01384 for the reverse stock splits. As of March 31, 2021, the
outstanding balance was $12,500, plus accrued interest of
$3,465.
In the
fourth quarter of 2019, we issued a series of convertible
promissory notes to accredited investors. The notes bear simple
interest on outstanding principal at the rate of 8% per annum,
computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a
year of 365 days. Each $5,000 loan automatically converts into
250,000 shares of our common stock, either at the time the closing
sale price for our common stock is equal to or greater than $1.00
per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends,
reclassification and the like, or at the maturity date of October
31, 2021, whichever comes first. On October 14, 2019, we borrowed
$5,000 from Jeremy P. Feakins, our chief executive officer. As of
March 31, 2021, the outstanding balance of his loan was $5,000 and
the accrued interest was $585. On October 14, 2019, we borrowed
$5,000 from an independent director. As of March 31, 2021, the
outstanding balance of his loan was $5,000 and the accrued interest
was $578.
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In the
fourth quarter of 2019, and during the year ended December 31,
2020, we issued a series of convertible promissory notes to
accredited investors. The notes bear simple interest on outstanding
principal at the rate of 8% per annum, computed on the basis of the
actual number of days elapsed in a year of 365 days. Each $5,000
loan automatically converts into 250,000 shares of our common
stock, either at the time the closing sale price for our common
stock is equal to or greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for
stock splits, stock dividends, reclassification and the like, or at
the maturity date of January 2, 2022, whichever comes first. On
December 9, 2019, we borrowed $5,000 from Jeremy P. Feakins, our
chief executive officer. On January 21, 2020, we borrowed an
additional $5,000 from Jeremy P. Feakins, our chief executive
officer. As of March 31, 2021, the outstanding balance of his loans
was $10,000 and the accrued interest was $1,001. On December 7,
2019, we borrowed $5,000 from an independent director. On January
21, 2020, we borrowed an additional $5,000 from an independent
director. As of March 31, 2021, the outstanding balance of his
loans was $10,000 and the accrued interest was $1,102.
Note 9: Subsequent Events
On
December 14, 2018, Oasis Capital, LLC (formerly, L2 Capital LLC)
purchased our note payable from Collier Investments, LLC. The
holder of the note can convert the note, or any portion of it, into
shares of common stock at any time after the issuance date. The
conversion price is 65% of the market price, which is defined as
the lowest trading price for our common stock during the
20-trading-day period prior to the conversion date. In April 2021,
we issued 7,500,000 shares of common stock to Oasis Capital, LLC
for the conversion of a portion of our notes payable in the amount
of $108,075. The balance of the loan outstanding as the date of
this filing is $819,830.
Subsequent to March
31, 2021, we issued a series of convertible promissory notes to
accredited investors in the amount of $20,000. The notes bear
interest at 8% per annum. The maturity date for each note is
January 2, 2022. Each note automatically converts into 250,000
shares of our common stock either at the time the closing sale
price for our common stock is equal to or greater than $1.00 per
share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends,
reclassification and the like, or at the maturity date of January
2, 2022, whichever occurs first.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to
our financial statements included elsewhere in this report. This
discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from
those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result
of various factors discussed elsewhere in this report.
Certain information included herein contains statements that may be
considered forward-looking statements such as statements relating
to our anticipated revenues, gross margins and operating results,
estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements,
future performance and operations, plans for future expansion,
capital spending, sources of liquidity, and financing sources.
Forward-looking information involves important risks and
uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results
in the future, and accordingly, such results may differ from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements made herein. These
risks and uncertainties include those relating to our liquidity
requirements; the continued growth of our industry; the success of
marketing and sales activity; the dependence on existing
management; the availability and cost of substantial amounts of
project capital; leverage and debt service (including sensitivity
to fluctuations in interest rates); domestic and global economic
conditions; the inherent uncertainty and costs of prolonged
arbitration or litigation; and changes in federal or state tax laws
or the administration of such laws.
Overview
We
develop projects for renewable power generation, desalinated water
production, and air conditioning using our proprietary technologies
designed to extract energy from the temperature differences between
warm surface water and cold deep water. In addition, our projects
can provide ancillary products such as potable/bottle water and
high-profit aquaculture, mariculture, and agriculture
opportunities.
We
currently have no source of revenue, so as we continue to incur
costs we are dependent on external funding in order to continue. We
cannot assure that such funding will be available or, if available,
can be obtained on acceptable or favorable terms.
Our
operating expenses consist principally of expenses associated with
the development of our projects until we determine that a
particular project is feasible. Salaries and wages consist
primarily of employee salaries and wages, payroll taxes, and health
insurance. Our professional fees are related to consulting,
engineering, legal, investor relations, outside accounting, and
auditing expenses. General and administrative expenses include
travel, insurance, rent, marketing, and miscellaneous office
expenses. The interest expense includes interest and discounts
related to our loans and notes payable.
Results of Operations
Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and
2020
We had
no revenue in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and
2020.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2021, we had salaries and wages of
$194,343, compared to salaries and wages of $217,028 during the
same three-month period for 2020, a decrease of 10.5%, which
attributed to management’s focus on reducing
expenses.
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During
the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we recorded
professional fees of $357,057 and $119,237, respectively, an
increase of 199.4%. During the first quarter of 2021, our legal
fees were higher due to the continuing Memphis litigation
issues.
We
incurred general and administrative expenses of $52,567 during the
three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $79,208 for the same
three-month period for 2020, a decrease of 33.6%. We had less
travel and related expenses, and management made a concerted effort
to reduce general and administrative expenses due to lack of cash
flow.
Our
interest expense was $470,766 for the three months ended March 31,
2021, compared to $320,818 for the same period of the previous
year, an increase of 46.7%. This change was due to increased debt
and higher interest rates on defaulted notes and the fair value of
common stock issued for second commitment fees.
Our
debt discount amortization was $70,250 for the three months ended
March 31, 2021, compared to $42,852 for the same period of the
previous year. The increase of 63.9% is due to debt discount
recorded on additional loans that were obtained during the first
quarter of 2021. There was a decrease in the fair value of the
derivative liability of $295,642 during the three months ended
March 31, 2021, compared to a $1,730,623 a 82.9% decrease in the
fair value of derivative liability for the same period in
2020.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At
March 31, 2021, our principal source of liquidity consisted of
$77,223 of cash, as compared to $7,442 of cash at December 31,
2020. In addition, our stockholders’ deficiency was
$29,414,386 at March 31, 2021, compared to stockholders’
deficiency of $28,413,169 at December 31, 2020, an increase in the
deficiency of $1,001,217, which is attributable to the net loss
during the period.
Our
operations used net cash of $116,364 during the three months ended
March 31, 2021, as compared to using net cash of $227,133 during
the three months ended March 31, 2020, a decrease of 48.8%. The
decrease in net cash used in operations is due to the overall
decrease in net loss of approximately $1.1 million and offset by
the decrease in the change in the fair value of derivative
liability of $1.4 million and the increase in accounts payable and
accrued expenses of $0.37 million during the same period
2020.
Financing
activities provided cash of $186,145 for our operations during the
three months ended March 31, 2021, as compared to $244,837 for the
three months ended March 31, 2020, a decrease of 24.0%. During
three months ended March 31, 2021, we received $190,000 from
convertible notes and notes payable as compared to $260,000 in the
same period of 2020.
Our Capital Resources and Anticipated Requirements
As
noted above, at March 31, 2021, we had negative working capital
(current assets minus current liabilities) of $29,236,540. We are
now focusing our efforts on promoting and marketing our technology
by developing and executing contracts. We are exploring external
funding alternatives, as our current cash is insufficient to fund
operations for the next 12 months.
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Our
condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared
assuming we will continue as a going concern. We have experienced
recurring losses from operations and have an accumulated deficit.
Our ability to continue our operations as a going concern is
dependent on the success of management’s plans, which include
the raising of capital through debt and/or equity markets until
such time that revenue provided by operations is sufficient to fund
working capital requirements. We will require additional funding to
finance the growth of our current and expected future operations as
well as to achieve our strategic objectives. The accompanying
financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis,
which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction
of liabilities in the normal course of business. These financial
statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery
of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities
that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going
concern. The Biden administration has announced a range of
financial support for renewable and sustainable companies. Details
from the administration are not available yet, but we are already
in the process of filing for financial support. Additional
applications for financial support will be made as
appropriate.
We have
no significant contractual obligations or commercial commitments
not reflected on our balance sheet as of this date.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Information
concerning recently issued accounting pronouncements is set forth
in Note 2 of our notes to unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements appearing elsewhere in this
report.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE
DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not
applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND
PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We
maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by us, in the
reports that we file or submit to the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded,
processed, summarized, and reported within the periods specified by
the SEC’s rules and forms and that information is accumulated
and communicated to our management, including our principal
executive and principal financial officer (whom we refer to in this
periodic report as our Certifying Officer), as appropriate to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management is
responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal
control over financial reporting. Our management evaluated, with
the participation of our Certifying Officer, the effectiveness of
our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule
13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2021, pursuant to
Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation,
our Certifying Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2021, our
disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide
reasonable assurance as of March 31, 2021, because certain
deficiencies involving internal controls constituted material
weaknesses, as discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2020.
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Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
A
system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide
only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the system will
meet its objectives. The design of a control system is based, in
part, upon the benefits of the control system relative to its
costs. Control systems can be circumvented by the individual acts
of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by
management override of the control. In addition, over time,
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may
deteriorate. In addition, the design of any control system is based
in part upon assumptions about the likelihood of future
events.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There
has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting
during the three months ended March 31, 2021, that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our
internal control over financial reporting.
PART II–OTHER
INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On
August 22, 2018, Fugro USA Maine, Inc. filed suit against us in
Fugro USA Marine, Inc. v. Ocean
Thermal Energy Corp., Cause No. 2018-56396, in the District
Court for Harris County, TX, 165th Judicial District, seeking
approximately $500,000 allegedly owed for engineering services
provided. On June 23, 2020, a settlement was reached under which we
would pay Fugro $375,000 by December 31, 2020. We were unable to
pay the remaining balance by that date and therefore entered into a
second amendment to the settlement agreement extending the deadline
for full payment, with 18% interest per annum, to June 29, 2021.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY
SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During
the quarter ended March 31, 2021, we issued 7,329,587 shares of
common stock to Oasis Capital LLC with a fair value of $348,881 for
the conversion of a portion of our notes payable in the amount of
$115,000.
On
March 31, 2021, we issued 1,693,877 shares of common stock to Oasis
Capital, LLC for $83,000. This was a settlement of a second
commitment for a convertible promissory note dated May 22, 2018.
The initial commitment was 400,000 shares of common stock issued on
May 22, 2018.
Subsequent to March
31, 2021, we issued 7,500,000 shares of common stock to Oasis
Capital LLC for the conversion of a portion of our notes payable in
the amount of $108,075.
These
securities were issued in reliance on the exemption from
registration provided in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, for transactions not involving any public
offering. Oasis Capital is an “accredited investor,” as
that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D, and confirmed
the foregoing and acknowledged, in writing, that the securities
were acquired and will be held for investment. No underwriter
participated in the offer and sale of these securities, and no
commission or other remuneration was paid or given directly or
indirectly in connection therewith.
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR
SECURITIES
On
December 1, 2007, we borrowed funds from the Eastern Idaho
Development Corporation (the EIDC loan). The interest rate is 7%,
and the maturity date was September 1, 2015. The loan principal is
$85,821 and the accrued interest is $53,115 as of March 31, 2021.
This note is in default.
On
September 25, 2009, we borrowed funds from the Pocatello
Development Authority. The interest rate is 5%, and the maturity
date was October 25, 2011. The loan principal is $50,000 and the
accrued interest is $26,442 as of March 31, 2021. This note is in
default.
On
December 23, 2009, we borrowed funds from SICOG (EDA-#273 loan).
The interest rate is 7%, and the maturity date was December 23,
2014. The loan principal is $94,414 and the accrued interest is
$24,677 as of March 31, 2021. This note is in default.
On
December 23, 2009, we borrowed funds from SICOG (MICRO I-#274
loan). The interest rate is 7%, and the maturity date was December
23, 2014. The loan principal is $23,620 and the accrued interest is
$5,388 as of March 31, 2021. This note is in default.
On
December 23, 2009, we borrowed funds from SICOG (MICRO II-#275
loan). The interest rate is 7%, and the maturity date was December
23, 2014. The loan principal is $23,610 and the accrued interest is
$7,010 as of March 31, 2021. This note is in default.
During
2012, we issued a note payable for $1,000,000. The note had an
interest rate of 10% per annum, was secured by a first lien in all
of our assets, and was due on February 3, 2015. On March 6, 2018,
the note was amended to extend the due date to December 31, 2018.
On March 29, 2019, the maturity date of the note was extended to
December 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2021, the outstanding note
balance was $1,000,000, plus accrued interest of $865,004. This
note is in default.
During
2013, we issued a note payable for $290,000 in connection with the
reverse merger transaction with Broadband Network Affiliates, Inc.
We have determined that no further payment of principal or interest
on this note should be made because the note holder failed to
perform his underlying obligations giving rise to this note. As
described in Note 7, the note holder filed suit on May 21, 2019,
and we remain confident that the court will decide in our favor by
either voiding the note or awarding damages sufficient to offset
the note value. As of March 31, 2021, the note balance outstanding
was $130,000, and the accrued interest as of that date was $74,575.
This note is in default.
On
January 18, 2018, Jeremy P. Feakins & Associates, LLC, an
investment entity owned by our chief executive, chief financial
officer, and a director, agreed to extend the due date for
repayment of a $2,265,000 note issued in 2014 to the earlier of
December 31, 2018, or the date of the financial closings of our
Baha Mar project (or any other project of $25 million or more),
whichever occurs first. As of March 31, 2021, the note balance was
$1,102,500 and the accrued interest was $768,697. This note is in
default.
During
2014, we issued notes payable of $300,000. Accrued interest totaled
$397,562 as of March 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2021, the notes are
in default. We intend to repay the notes and accrued interest upon
the project’s financial closing.
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We have
a $50,000 promissory note with an unaffiliated investor that was
payable on April 7, 2019. The note and accrued interest can be
converted into our common stock at a conversion rate of $0.75 per
share at any time prior to the repayment. This conversion price is
not required to adjust for the reverse stock split as per the note
agreement. Accrued interest totaled $30,320 as of March 31, 2021.
As of the date of this report, the note is in default.
During
the third quarter of 2017, we completed a $2,000,000 convertible
promissory note private placement offering. The terms of the note
are as follows: (i) interest is payable at 6% per annum;
(ii) payable two years after purchase; and (iii) all principal
and interest on each note automatically converts on the conversion
maturity date into shares of our common stock at a conversion price
of $4.00 per share, as long as the closing share price of our
common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the
conversion maturity date is at least $4.00, as adjusted for stock
splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like. If the
price of our shares on such date is less than $4.00 per share, the
note (principal and interest) will be repaid in full. During the
third quarter of 2019, $15,000 of the note was repaid. As of March
31, 2021, the outstanding balance of these notes was $65,000, plus
accrued interest of $14,472. The notes are in default.
On
November 6, 2017, we entered into an agreement and promissory note
with JPF Venture Group, Inc. to loan up to $2,000,000 to us. The
terms of the note are as follows: (i) interest is payable at
10% per annum; (ii) all unpaid principal and all accrued and
unpaid interest is due and payable at the earliest of a resolution
of the Memphis litigation (as defined therein), December 31, 2018,
or when we are otherwise able to pay. As of March 31, 2021, the
outstanding note balance was $543,093 and the accrued interest was
$212,876. This note is in default.
In
December 2017, we entered into a series of unsecured promissory
notes and warrant purchase agreements with accredited investors.
These notes accrue interest at a rate of 10% per annum payable on a
quarterly basis and are not convertible into shares of our capital
stock. As of March 31, 2021, the balance of the notes outstanding
was $979,156 and the accrued interest was $280,698. These notes are
in default.
During
the year ended December 31, 2018, we borrowed $482,222 from L2
Capital in five separate tranches. The interest rate is 8%, and the
maturity dates are three months from the date of issue. The
outstanding loan balance was $1,161,136, which includes the default
penalty, and the accrued interest was $631,257 as of March 31,
2021. These notes are in default.
On
December 14, 2018, L2 Capital LLC purchased our note payable from
Collier Investments, LLC. The total consideration was $371,250,
including the outstanding note balance of $281,250, the accrued
interest of $33,750, and liquidated damages of $56,250. There was
also a default penalty of $153,123. In addition, we issued 400,000
shares of common stock to L2 Capital, LLC as commitment shares with
a fair value of $21,200 in connection with the purchase of the
note. We executed a convertible note with L2 Capital in the amount
of $371,250 with an interest rate of 12% per annum. The maturity
date of the note is December 22, 2018. The holder of the note can
convert the note, or any portion of it, into shares of common stock
at any time after the issuance date. The conversion price is 65% of
the market price, which is defined as the lowest trading price for
our common stock during the 20-trading-day period prior to the
conversion date. As of March 31, 2021, the outstanding note balance
was $927,905, which includes a default penalty, and the accrued
interest was $499,939. This note is in default.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The
following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
Exhibit
Number*
|
Title of Document
|
Location
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Item 31
|
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications
|
|
Certification
of Principal Executive and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to
Rule 13a-14
|
This
filing.
|
|
|
|
|
Item 32
|
Section 1350 Certifications
|
|
Certification
of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
|
This
filing.
|
|
|
|
|
Item 101**
|
Interactive Data File
|
|
101.INS
|
XBRL
Instance Document
|
This
filing.
|
101.SCH
|
XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Schema
|
This
filing.
|
101.CAL
|
XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
|
This
filing.
|
101.DEF
|
XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
|
This
filing.
|
101.LAB
|
XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
|
This
filing.
|
101.PRE
|
XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
|
This
filing.
|
_______________
*
|
All
exhibits are numbered with the number preceding the decimal
indicating the applicable SEC reference number in Item 601 and the
number following the decimal indicating the sequence of the
particular document.
|
**
|
The
XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 will not be deemed
“filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability
of that section and will not be incorporated by reference into any
filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, except as is expressly set forth by specific reference in
such filing or document.
|
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SIGNATURE
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.
|
OCEAN
THERMAL ENERGY CORPORATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Date:
May 13, 2021
|
By:
|
/s/
Jeremy P. Feakins
|
|
|
Jeremy
P. Feakins
|
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
|
|
|
(Principal
Executive and Financial Officer)
|
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