ORIGINCLEAR, INC. - Quarter Report: 2015 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED:  March 31, 2015

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File Number: ________________

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

5645 West Adams Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90016

 (Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)

(323) 939-6645

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x      No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  x       No  o     

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  o     No x

The number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding, as of May14, 2015 was 132,435,773.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements of OriginClear, Inc. (the “Company”) (formerly OriginOil, Inc.) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015.  For further information refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Going Concern

The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.  The accompanying condensed financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. The Company has not generated significant revenue, and has negative cash flows from operations, which raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern and appropriateness of using the going concern basis is dependent upon, among other things, additional cash infusion. Management believes the existing shareholders, the prospective new investors and future sales will provide the additional cash needed to meet the Company’s obligations as they become due, and will allow the development of its core business operations. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain undue restrictions on our operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders, in case of equity financing.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES

This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue upon delivery of equipment, provided that evidence of an arrangement exists, title, and risk of loss have passed to the customer, fees are fixed or determinable, and collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured.  Title to the equipment is transferred to the customer once the last payment is received. We record revenue as it is received, and the equipment has been fully accepted by the customer. Generally, we extend credit to our customers and do not require collateral.  We do not ship a product until we have either a purchase agreement or rental agreement signed by the customer with a payment arrangement.  

Loss per Share Calculations

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares available. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include securities or other contracts to issue common stock that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. The Company’s diluted loss per share is the same as the basic loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as the inclusion of any potential shares would have had an anti-dilutive effect due to the Company generating a loss.

For the period ended March 31, 2015, the Company has excluded 3,954,644 options, 28,022,272 warrants outstanding, and notes convertible into 110,111,623 shares of common stock, because their impact on the loss per share is anti-dilutive.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company periodically issues stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to employees based on the authoritative guidance provided by the Financial Accounting Standards Board whereas the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized over the vesting period. The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to non-employees in accordance with the authoritative guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board whereas the value of the stock compensation is based upon the measurement date as determined at either a) the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or b) at the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete. Non-employee stock-based compensation charges generally are amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. In certain circumstances where there are no future performance requirements by the non-employee, option grants are immediately vested and the total stock-based compensation charge is recorded in the period of the measurement date.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of the fair value information, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, where it is practicable to estimate that value. As of March 31, 2015, the balances reported for cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate the fair value because of their short maturities.

We adopted ASC Topic 820 for financial instruments measured as fair value on a recurring basis. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, established a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES (Continued)

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Topic 820 established a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). These tiers include:

The following table presents certain liabilities of the Company’s financial assets measured and recorded at fair value on the Company’s balance sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2015:

The following is a reconciliation of the derivative liability for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining the approximate fair value:

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the condensed financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the financial statement date, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are used in valuing our stock options, warrants, convertible notes, and common stock issued for services, among other items. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” this Update as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards (the Simplification Initiative). The Board received feedback that having different balance sheet presentation requirements for debt issuance costs and debt discount and premium creates unnecessary complexity. Recognizing debt issuance costs as a deferred charge (that is, an asset) also is different from the guidance in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which requires that transaction costs be deducted from the carrying value of the financial liability and not recorded as separate assets. Additionally, the requirement to recognize debt issuance costs as deferred charges conflicts with the guidance in FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, Elements of Financial Statements, which states that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discounts and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. Concepts Statement 6 further states that debt issuance costs cannot be an asset because they provide no future economic benefit. To simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this Update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this Update. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of adopting this ASU, if it is deemed to be applicable.

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

3. CAPITAL STOCK

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 2,923,624 shares of common stock for exercise of the purchase warrants in the amount of 2,923,624 for a price of $0.05 per share for cash in the amount of $146,181.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 10,195,172 shares of common stock for the settlement of convertible promissory notes in an aggregate principal in the amount of $365,000, plus interest in the amount of $35,607, based upon conversion prices of $0.044 and $0.046.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 4,350,721 shares of common stock for services at fair value of $337,395.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 574,796 shares of common stock for supplemental shares based on an agreement entered into with the subscribers of the original subscription agreement. Under the terms of the supplemental agreement, if at any time within eighteen (18) months following the issuance of shares to the subscriber (the “Adjustment Period”) the market price (as defined below) of the Company's common stock is less than the price per share,  then the price per  share shall be reduced one time to the market price (the "Adjusted Price") such that the Company shall promptly issue additional shares of the Company's common stock to the Subscriber for no additional  consideration, in an amount sufficient that the aggregate purchase price, when divided by the total number of shares purchased thereunder plus those shares of common stock issued as a result of the dilutive Issuance will equal the adjusted price.  For the purposes hereof: the ''Market Price" shall mean the average closing price of the Company's common stock for any ten (10)  consecutive trading days during the Adjustment Period.

4. CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES

On various dates the Company entered into unsecured convertible Notes (the “Convertible Promissory Notes” or “Notes”), that mature between six and nine months from the date of issuance and bear interest at 10% per annum. The Notes mature on various dates through December 26, 2015. The Notes may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at conversion prices ranging from the lesser of $0.07 to $0.14 (subject to adjustment for stock splits, dividends, combinations and other similar transactions) or 50% of the lowest trade price on any trade day following issuance of the Notes.  The Notes include customary default provisions related to payment of principal and interest and bankruptcy or creditor assignment.  In the event of default, the Notes shall become immediately due and payable at the mandatory default amount. The mandatory default amount is 150% of the Note amount and such mandatory default amount shall bear interest at 10% per annum.  In addition, for as long as the Notes or other convertible notes in effect between the purchaser and the Company are outstanding, if the Company issues any security with terms more favorable than the terms of the Notes or such other convertible notes or a term was not similarly provided to the purchaser of the Notes or such other convertible notes, then such more favorable or additional term shall, at the purchaser’s option, become part of the Notes and such other convertible notes. The conversion feature of the Notes was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines because of the reset conversion features of the Notes. As of December 31, 2014, the outstanding principal balance was $2,885,000. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued an additional $525,000 of these Notes, and converted $365,000 in aggregate principal, plus accrued interest of $35,607 into 10,195,172 shares of common stock. As of March 31, 2015, the Notes had an aggregate remaining balance of $3,045,000. The Company recorded amortization of debt discount, which was recognized as interest expense in the amount of $224,974 during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

As of March 31, 2015, the remaining balance of the OID Notes was $273,125. The Notes are unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “OID Notes”), that includes an original issue discount and one time interest, which has been fully amortized. The OID Notes were extended and matured on various dates through September 19, 2014. On each maturity date, each note was extended one year from its maturity date through September 19, 2015. The OID Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price initially of $0.4375. In addition, so long as the OID Notes or other convertible note transactions currently in effect between the Company and the holders are outstanding, upon any issuance by the Company of any security with any term more favorable to the holder of such security or with a term in favor of the holder of such security that was not similarly provided to the holders in these OID Notes, then such additional or more favorable term shall at the OID Notes holders’ option become a part of any or all of the outstanding OID Notes with the holders. On March 9, 2015, a holder of a note with a more favorable term converted a note at a price of $0.035, which became part of this note due to the reset provision mentioned above. The conversion feature of the notes was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines because of the reset conversion features of the notes.

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

4. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE (Continued)

On February 27, 2015 and March 31, 2015, the Company entered into unsecured convertible Notes (the “Convertible Promissory Notes” or “Notes”), for an aggregate amount of $420,000. The notes mature nine months from the date of issuance and bear interest at 10% per annum. The Notes mature on November 24, 2015 and December 26, 2015. The Notes may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at conversion prices ranging from the lesser of $0.07 to $0.08 (subject to adjustment for stock splits, dividends, combinations and other similar transactions) or 50% of the lowest trade price on any trade day following issuance of the Notes.  The Notes include customary default provisions related to payment of principal and interest and bankruptcy or creditor assignment.  In the event of default, the Notes shall become immediately due and payable at the mandatory default amount. The mandatory default amount is 150% of the Note amount and such mandatory default amount shall bear interest at 10% per annum.  In addition, for as long as the Notes or other convertible notes in effect between the purchaser and the Company are outstanding, if the Company issues any security with terms more favorable than the terms of the Notes or such other convertible notes or a term was not similarly provided to the purchaser of the Notes or such other convertible notes, then such more favorable or additional term shall, at the purchaser’s option, become part of the Notes and such other convertible notes. The conversion feature of the Notes was considered a derivative in accordance with current accounting guidelines because of the reset conversion features of the Notes. The Company recorded amortization of debt discount, which was recognized as interest expense in the amount of $11,347 during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

We evaluated the financing transactions in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and determined that the conversion feature of the convertible promissory notes was not afforded the exemption for conventional convertible instruments due to its variable conversion rate. The note has no explicit limit on the number of shares issuable so they did not meet the conditions set forth in current accounting standards for equity classification. The Company elected to recognize the note under paragraph 815-15-25-4, whereby, there would be a separation into a host contract and derivative instrument. The Company elected to initially and subsequently measure the note in its entirety at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The Company recorded a derivative liability representing the imputed interest associated with the embedded derivative. The derivative liability is adjusted periodically according to the stock price fluctuations.

On September 29, 2014, the Company issued a convertible note in exchange for an accounts payable in the amount of $383,351, which could be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock after March 29, 2015. The note was accounted for under ASC 470, whereby, a beneficial conversion feature was recorded at time of issuance. The note has a zero stated interest rate, and the conversion price shall be equal to 75% of the average three lowest last sale prices traded during the 25 trading days immediately prior to conversion. The note did not meet the criteria of a derivative, and was accounted for as a beneficial conversion feature, which will be amortized over the life of the note and recognized as interest expense in the financial statements. The Company recorded amortization of debt discount, which was recognized as interest expense in the amount of $134,752 during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

5. DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

We evaluated the financing transactions in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and determined that the conversion feature of the convertible promissory note was not afforded the exemption for conventional convertible instruments due to its variable conversion rate. The note has no explicit limit on the number of shares issuable so they did not meet the conditions set forth in current accounting standards for equity classification. The Company elected to recognize the note under paragraph 815-15-25-4, whereby, there would be a separation into a host contract and derivative instrument. The Company elected to initially and subsequently measure the note in its entirety at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The derivative liability is adjusted periodically according to the stock price fluctuations.

For purpose of determining the fair market value of the derivative liability for the embedded conversion, the Company used Black Scholes option valuation model. The significant assumptions used in the Black Scholes valuation of the derivative are as follows:

The derivative liability recognized in the financial statements as of March 31, 2015 was $4,211,960. 

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

6. OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

Options

The Board of Directors adopted the OriginClear, Inc. (formerly OriginOil, Inc.), 2009 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “2009 Plan”) for the purposes of granting stock options to its employees and others providing services to the Company, which reserves and sets aside for the granting of options for Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) shares of Common Stock.  

On May 25, 2012, the Board of Directors adopted a new OriginClear, Inc. (formerly OriginOil, Inc.), 2012 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “2012 Plan”) for the purposes of granting stock options to its employees and others providing services to the Company, which reserves and sets aside for the granting of options for One Million (1,000,000) shares of Common Stock.  

On June 14, 2013, the Board of Directors adopted a new OriginClear, Inc. (formerly OriginOil, Inc.), 2013 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “2013 Plan”) for the purposes of granting stock options to its employees and others providing services to the Company, which reserves and sets aside for the granting of options for Four Million (4,000,000) shares of Common Stock.  

Options granted under these Plans may be either incentive options or nonqualified options and shall be administered by the Company's Board.  Each Option shall be exercisable to the nearest whole share, in installments or otherwise, as the respective option agreements may provide. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or of any option agreement, each Option shall expire on the date specified in the option agreement, which date shall not be later than the tenth (10th) anniversary from the effective date of grant. If the status of an employee terminates for any reason other than disability or death, then the Optionee or their representative shall have the right to exercise the portion of any Options which were exercisable as of the date of such termination, in whole or in part, not less than thirty (30) days nor more than three (3) months after such termination.

With respect to Non-statutory Options granted to employees, directors or consultants, the Board or Committee may specify such period for exercise that the Option shall automatically terminate following the termination of employment or services as to shares covered by the Option as the Board or Committee deems reasonable and appropriate.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company did not grant any incentive stock options, but recognized compensation costs of $44,873 based on the fair value of the options vested for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information follows:

The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding issued under the 2009 Plan, 2012 Plan, and 2013 Plan as of March 31, 2015 was as follows:

The intrinsic value of the outstanding options, as of March 31, 2015 was $0, as they are underwater.

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

6. OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (Continued)

Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest. Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the financial statements of operations during the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $44,873.

Restricted Stock to CEO

On November 13, 2014, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (“the RSGA”) with its Chief Executive Officer, Riggs Eckelberry, to create management incentives to improve the economic performance of the Company and to increase its value and stock price. All shares issuable under the RSGA are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The RSGA provides for the issuance of up to 40,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the CEO provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s Market Capitalization (the market capitalization shall mean the total number of shares of issued and outstanding common stock, multiplied by the average closing trade price of the Company’s common stock on the 10 trading days immediately prior to the date of determination) exceeds $15,000,000, the Company will issue up to 16,000,000 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s Market Capitalization exceeds $20,000,000, the Company will issue up to 24,000,000 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance beginning upon the earlier of July 1, 2015 or the first date that any other eligible individual’s shares of restricted stock become eligible.

Restricted Stock to Employees

On November 13, 2014, the Company entered into RSGAs with the employees of OriginClear Inc. (formerly OriginOil, Inc.), for the economic performance of the Company. All shares issuable under the RSGAs are performance based shares and none have yet vested nor have any been issued. The RSGAs provides for the issuance of up to 26,050,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Employees provided certain milestones are met in certain stages; a) If the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $2,500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported in the Company’s quarterly or annual financial statements, the Company will issue up to 10,420,000 shares of its common stock; b) If the Company’s consolidated net profit, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $500,000 for the trailing twelve month period as reported in the Company’s quarterly or annual financial statements, the Company will issue up to 15,630,000 shares of its common stock. The Company has not recognized any costs associated with the milestones, due to not being able to estimate the probability of it being achieved. As the performance goals are achieved, the shares shall become eligible for vesting and issuance.

Warrants

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company did not grant any warrants.

A summary of the Company’s warrant activity and related information follows:

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

(formerly ORIGINOIL, INC.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

On January 21, 2015, the Company offered a re-pricing of $0.05 per share to investors who held common stock purchase warrants at a price of $0.25 per share. During the period ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 2,923,624 shares of common stock upon exercise of 2,923,624 purchase warrants for cash in the amount of $146,181. The Company performed a valuation of the purchase warrants using Black Scholes and recognized in the statement of operations a fair value discount on the warrants of $149,807.

At March 31, 2015, the weighted average remaining contractual life of warrants outstanding:

7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management evaluated subsequent events as of the date of the financial statements pursuant to ASC TOPIC 855, and reported the following events:

Between April 2, 2015 and April 21, 2015, holders of convertible notes, known in our filings as “Convertible Promissory Notes” converted an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $180,000, plus unpaid interest of $18,489 into an aggregate of 6,687,866 shares of the Company’s common stock.

Between April 9, 2015 and May 12, 2015, the Company issued 3,500,000 shares of common stock for services at a fair value of $200,900.

On May 12, 2015, a holder of a convertible note issued in exchange for an accounts payable, known in our filings as “Convertible Promissory Notes” converted an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $230,000 into an aggregate of 4,455,422 shares of the Company’s common stock.

On May 13, 2015, the Company’s board of directors authorized the issuance of up to 4,200,000 shares of common stock and $2,500 of shares of the Company’s common stock per month in lieu of cash consideration. Of these shares, 2,000,000 shares plus the $2,500 monthly shares are subject to one-time make good anti-dilution agreements.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which may include statements about our:

All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this report, regarding our strategy, intellectual property, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this report, the words “could,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements we make in this report are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved.  These statements may be found under “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” as well as in this report generally.  Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this filing will in fact occur.

Organizational History

OriginClear, Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company” or “OriginClear”), formerly OriginOil, Inc., was incorporated on June 1, 2007 under the laws of the State of Nevada.  We have been engaged in our current and proposed business operations since June 2007, and to date, we have been primarily involved in research and development activities.  Our principal offices are located at 5645 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90016. Our telephone number is (323) 939-6645. Our website address is www.originclear.com. Our website and the information contained on our website are not incorporated into this quarterly report.

On April 16, 2015 we announced that we changed the name of the Company from OriginOil, Inc. to OriginClear, Inc. The purpose of this change was to better reflect the ability of our core technology to “clarify” water.

In addition to announcing material financial information through our investor relations website, press releases, SEC filings and webcasts, we also intend to use the following social media channels as a means of disclosing information about our products, our planned financial and other announcements, our attendance at upcoming investor and industry conferences, and other matters and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD:

The information we post through these social media channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these accounts, in addition to following the company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls and webcasts. This list may be updated from time to time. 

We have not incorporated by reference into this report the information in, or that can be accessed through, our website or social media channels, and you should not consider it to be a part of this report.

Overview of Business

OriginClear is the proprietary developer of Electro Water Separation™ (EWS), the high-speed, primarily chemical-free technology to clean up large quantities of water. It removes oils, suspended solids, certain dissolved solids, and pathogens, in a continuous and energy-efficient process.

The company originally developed this technology to solve the challenge of removing microalgae from a highly dilute state. The electro-chemical process was then extended, first to cleaning up oil and gas waste water and most recently, to industrial, agricultural and urban waste.

EWS is designed to be an early step in removal of oils, suspended solids and pathogens; reducing the work that more expensive, downstream processes must do, therefore enabling more cost-efficient and high-volume water treatment and reuse.

OriginClear is a technology company. Our technology integrates easily with other industry processes. We have begun to embed our technology into larger systems through licensing and joint ventures.

While our long-term business model is based on licensing our technology to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), we also assemble and sell complete solutions based on EWS. These are named OriginClear Prime, in versions for petroleum water cleanup, algae harvesting and waste water management. In addition to OEMs, OriginClear grants master licenses by area of application or geography. In 2015, OriginClear launched a subsidiary in Hong Kong, OriginClear (HK), and granted it a master license for the People’s Republic of China. In turn, the subsidiary is expected to license regional joint ventures for frack and waste water treatment. A research and a manufacturing center are also planned.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") defines "critical accounting policies" as those that require application of management's most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. Not all of the accounting policies require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments or estimates. However, the following policies could be deemed to be critical within the SEC definition. 

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when services are performed, and at the time of shipment of products, provided that evidence of an arrangement exists, title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, fees are fixed or determinable, and collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements. Significant estimates made in preparing these financial statements include the estimate of useful lives of property and equipment, the deferred tax valuation allowance, and the fair value of stock options. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value of financial instruments requires disclosure of the fair value information, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, where it is practicable to estimate that value. As of March 31, 2015, the amounts reported for cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate the fair value because of their short maturities.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Management reviewed accounting pronouncements issued during the three months ended March 31, 2015, and no pronouncements were adopted during the period.   

Results of Operation

Results of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $47,570 and $159,410, respectively. Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $28,164 and $105,970, respectively. The decrease in revenue and cost of sales was due to a decrease in equipment sold and the related material supplies and contractor fees for equipment production.

To date we have had minimal revenues due to our focus on product development and testing. In addition, we are not focused on immediate sales of equipment, but on licensing or private labeling type transactions, which we believe has the potential to yield stronger long term revenue.

Operating Expenses

Selling and General Administrative Expenses

Selling and general administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased by $294,713 to $971,138 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $1,265,851 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease in SG&A expenses was due primarily to a decrease in marketing expense of $283,789 of which $40,670 of the decrease was non-cash for shares issued for services, a decrease in outside services of $69,917, a decrease in salaries of $18,387, and an overall decrease in other SG&A expenses of $17,380, offset by an increase in professional fees of $94,760.

Research and Development Cost

Research and development (“R&D”) costs increased by $12,508 to $259,355 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $246,847 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase in overall R&D costs was primarily due to an increase in the purchase of durable items for testing. R&D costs have consisted of material supplies and testing for EWS appliances.

Other Income and Expenses

Other income and (expenses) decreased by $2,295,626 to ($473,504) for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to ($2,769,130) for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease was the result of a decrease in non-cash accounts associated with the fair value of the derivatives in the amount of $2,308,674 and interest expense of $194,809, offset by an increase in fair value of discounted warrants of $149,807, commitment fees of $51,697 and gain on investment of $6,353.

Net Loss

Our net loss decreased by $2,543,182 to $1,689,062 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to a net loss of $4,232,244 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The majority of the decrease in net loss was due primarily to a decrease in other income and (expenses) in the amount of $2,295,626 and a decrease in total operating expenses of $281,590, with a decrease in gross profit of $34,034.  Currently operating costs exceed revenue because sales are not yet sufficient to cover costs.  We cannot assure of when or if revenue will exceed operating costs.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. Significant factors in the management of liquidity are funds generated by operations, levels of accounts receivable and accounts payable and capital expenditures.

The condensed financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The accompanying condensed financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result if we are unable to continue as a going concern. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we did not generate significant revenue, incurred a net loss of $1,689,062 and cash used in operations of $802,736. As of March 31, 2015, we had a working capital deficiency of $7,893,290 and a shareholders’ deficit of $7,758,820. These factors, among others raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our independent auditors, in their report on our audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of us to continue as a going concern and appropriateness of using the going concern basis is dependent upon, among other things, additional cash infusion. We have obtained funds from our shareholders in the three months ended March 31, 2015, and have standing purchase orders and open invoices with customers. Management believes this funding will continue from our current investors and has also obtained funding from new investors. Management believes the existing shareholders, the prospective new investors and future revenue will provide the additional cash needed to meet our obligations as they become due, and will allow the development of our core business operations.

At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had cash of $478,528 and $198,384, respectively and working capital deficit of $7,893,290 and $7,330,957, respectively.  The increase in working capital deficit was due primarily to an increase in non-cash derivative liabilities, accounts receivable, work-in-process, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses and deferred income.

During the first three months of 2015, we raised an aggregate of $945,000 in an offering of unsecured convertible notes and $146,181 from the exercise of warrants. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon raising capital from financing transactions and future revenue.

Net cash used in operating activities was $802,736 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $1,159,896 for the prior period ended March 31, 2014. The decrease of $357,160 in cash used in operating activities was due to the net decrease in other assets, with an increase in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, work in process, accounts payable, accrued expenses, deferred income, and net loss due to an increase in non-cash accounts associated with the derivatives. Currently operating costs exceed revenue because sales are not yet significant.

Net cash flows used in investing activities was $8,301 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to $1,870 for the prior period ended March 31, 2014. The net increase in cash used in investing activities was due to a decrease in the proceeds from sale of investment in the prior period.

Net cash flows provided by financing activities was $1,091,181 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to $1,335,000 for the prior period ended March 31, 2014. The decrease in cash provided by financing activities was due to a decrease in equity financing offset by an increase in debt financing with the issuance of convertible notes. To date we have principally financed our operations through the sale of our common stock and the issuance of debt.

We do not have any material commitments for capital expenditures during the next twelve months.  Although our proceeds from the issuance of convertible debt together with revenue from operations are currently sufficient to fund our operating expenses, we will need to raise additional funds in the future so that we can expand our operations. Therefore, our future operations are dependent on our ability to secure additional financing.  Financing transactions may include the issuance of equity or debt securities, obtaining credit facilities, or other financing mechanisms. However, the trading price of our common stock and a downturn in the U.S. equity and debt markets could make it more difficult to obtain financing through the issuance of equity or debt securities. Even if we are able to raise the funds required, it is possible that we could incur unexpected costs and expenses, fail to collect significant amounts owed to us, or experience unexpected cash requirements that would force us to seek alternative financing. Furthermore, if we issue additional equity or debt securities, stockholders may experience additional dilution or the new equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of our common stock. The inability to obtain additional capital may restrict our ability to grow and may reduce our ability to continue to conduct business operations. If we are unable to obtain additional financing, we may have to curtail our marketing and development plans and possibly cease our operations.

We have estimated our current average burn, and believe that we have assets to ensure that we can function without liquidation over the next nine months, due to our cash on hand, growing revenue, and our ability to raise money from our investor base.  Based on the aforesaid, we believe we have the ability to continue our operations for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, and results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have adopted and maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods required under the SEC’s rules and forms and that the information is gathered and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer), as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As required by SEC Rule 15d-15(b), our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 15d-14 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC filings and to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC filings is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure about our internal control over financial reporting.

Changes in Internal Controls

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.  

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.  Other Information.

The following disclosure would have otherwise been filed on Form 8-K under the heading “Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities”:

Consultant Issuances

On May 13, 2015, our board authorized the issuance of up to 4,200,000 shares of our common stock and $2,500 of shares of our common stock per month to consultants in lieu of cash consideration. Of these shares, 2,000,000 shares plus the $2,500 monthly shares are subject to one-time make good anti-dilution agreements.

The securities above were offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act (the “Securities Act”) and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transactions did not involve a public offering and the securities were acquired for investment purposes only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof.

Conversion of Notes

Between April 7, 2015 and April 21, 2015, holders of convertible promissory notes converted an aggregate principal and interest amount of $312,931 into an aggregate of 7,759,466 shares of our common stock.

The securities above were offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act since, among other things, the transaction did not involve a public offering.

Item 6.  Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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