Note 9 - Convertible Debentures | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Note 9 - Convertible Debentures | Convertible debentures consist of the following at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively: |
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On March 11, 2015, the Company received net proceeds of $70,000 in exchange for a 12% interest bearing; unsecured convertible promissory note dated March 2, 2015 with a face value of $75,000 (“First JSJ Note”), which matures on September 2, 2015. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to the lesser of: (i) 58% of the average of the two (2) lowest closing prices over the 10 days prior to conversion; or (ii) 58% of the average of the two (2) lowest closing prices over the 10 days prior to the execution of the note (which was $0.008932). The note includes prepayment cash redemption penalties between 25% and 40% of outstanding principal and interest, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company must at all times reserve at least 30 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | $ | 75,000 | | | $ | – | |
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On February 5, 2015, the Company received net proceeds of $50,000 with a face value of $53,750 that carries an 8% interest rate (“Second Tangiers Note”), which matures on February 5, 2016. The note is part of total loan offering with a $236,500 face value and OID of 7.5% of any consideration paid, whereby $75,250 was previously advanced with the initial execution of the note on October 13, 2014. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty percent (60%) of the average of the two lowest trading prices of the Company’s common stock for the fifteen (15) trading days prior to, and including, the conversion date. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to fifty percent (50%), rather than the sixty percent (60%) conversion rate while that “Chill” is in effect, and an additional 5% discount if the Depository Trust Company’s (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“FAST”) is not eligible for a cumulative total conversion price equal to forty five percent (45%). The note carries a twenty percent (20%) interest rate and $1,000 per day of liquidated damages in the event of default, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid total debt issuance cost of $2,500 that is being amortized on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method, over the life of the loan. The Company must at all times reserve at least 5 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | | 53,750 | | | | – | |
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On January 27, 2015, the Company received $35,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note with a face value of $36,750 that carries a 12% interest rate (“Second Group 10 Note”), which matures on January 27, 2016. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to the lesser of (a) fifty-eight percent (58%) multiplied by the Lowest Closing Price as of the date a Notice of Conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of forty-two percent (42%)) or (b) five cents ($0.05). The conversion price is subject to the following adjustments: | | | 36,750 | | | | – | |
i. If the market capitalization of the Borrower is less than Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) on the day immediately prior to the date of the Notice of Conversion, then the Conversion Price shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied by the Lowest Closing Price as of the date a Notice of Conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%)); and |
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ii. If the closing price of the Borrower’s Common Stock on the day immediately prior to the date of the Notice of Conversion is less than .001 then the Conversion Price shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied by the Lowest Closing Price as of the date a Notice of Conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%)). | | | | | | | | |
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The note carries an eighteen percent (18%) interest rate in the event of default along with a $1,000 penalty per business day commencing the business day following the date of the event of default. The note also includes prepayment cash redemption penalties between up to 15% of outstanding principal and interest, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The promissory note carries a $1,750 Original Issue Discount that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 20 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. |
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On December 15, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $60,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note with a face value of $64,000 that carries an 8% interest rate (“Second KBM Note”), which matures on June 13, 2015. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty one percent (61%) of the average of the three (3) lowest closing bid prices of the Company’s common stock over the ten (10) trading days prior to the conversion date. The note carries a twenty two percent (22%) interest rate in the event of default, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid a debt issuance cost of $4,000 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 25 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | | 64,000 | | | | 64,000 | |
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On November 5, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $100,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note with a face value of $104,000 that carries an 8% interest rate (“First KBM Note”), which matures on July 29, 2015. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty one percent (61%) of the average of the three (3) lowest closing bid prices of the Company’s common stock over the ten (10) trading days prior to the conversion date. The note carries a twenty two percent (22%) interest rate in the event of default, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid a debt issuance cost of $4,000 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 43 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | | 104,000 | | | | 104,000 | |
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On October 13, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $70,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note with a face value of $75,250 that carries an 8% interest rate (“First Tangiers Note”), which matures on October 13, 2015. The note is part of total loan offering with a $236,500 face value and OID of 7.5% of any consideration paid. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty percent (60%) of the average of the two lowest trading prices of the Company’s common stock for the fifteen (15) trading days prior to, and including, the conversion date. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to fifty percent (50%), rather than the sixty percent (60%) conversion rate while that “Chill” is in effect, and an additional 5% discount if the Depository Trust Company’s (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“FAST”) is not eligible for a cumulative total conversion price equal to forty five percent (45%). The note carries a twenty percent (20%) interest rate and $1,000 per day of liquidated damages in the event of default, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid total debt issuance cost of $2,500 that is being amortized on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method, over the life of the loan. The Company must at all times reserve at least 5 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | | 75,250 | | | | 75,250 | |
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On September 22, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $35,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note, bearing interest at twelve percent (12%) with a face value of $38,500 (“Second Vista Note”), which matures on June 1, 2016, as part of a larger financing agreement that enables the Company to draw total proceeds of $225,000 at the discretion of the lender. The financing carries a total face value of $250,000 and a $25,000 Original Issue Discount. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty five percent (65%) of the average of the two (2) lowest closing bid prices during the sixteen (16) trading days prior to the conversion request date. The debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. In the event of default, the outstanding balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the event of default shall immediately increase to 120% of the outstanding balance at the time of default. The promissory note carries a $3,500 Original Issue Discount that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 35 million shares of common stock for potential conversions as depicted in the First Vista Note. | | | 38,500 | | | | 38,500 | |
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On August 19, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $40,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note, bearing interest at 8% annually, with a face value of $80,000 (“Second WHC Note”), which matures on August 19, 2015. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to fifty seven and a half percent (57.5%) of the average of the two (2) lowest closing bid prices of the Company’s common stock over the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the conversion request date. The debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. In the event of default, the outstanding balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the event of default shall immediately increase to 150% of the outstanding balance at the time of default, and the interest rate increases to twenty two percent (22%) per annum. The promissory note carries a $5,000 Original Issue Discount that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 12 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | | 45,000 | | | | 45,000 | |
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On July 15, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $35,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries an 8% interest rate with a face value of $37,500 (“Third LG Note”), which matures on March 15, 2015. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty percent (60%) of the lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock for the twelve (12) trading days prior to, and including, the conversion date if received after 4PM Eastern Standard Time. The note also carries an additional “Back-end Note” with the same terms as the original note that enables the lender to lend the Company another $37,500, less $1,750 of debt issuance costs and $3,500 in due diligence fees, with a holding period that tacks to the original note for purposes of Rule 144 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The note carries an eighteen percent (18%) interest rate in the event of default, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 55% instead of 60% while that “Chill” is in effect. The Company paid total debt issuance cost of $2,500 that was amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximated the effective interest method. The Company had to at all times reserve at least 9,513,000 shares of common stock for potential conversions. On March 12, 2015, the Company repaid $50,542, consisting of $37,500 of principal and $13,042 of interest and prepayment penalties. The convertible promissory note was subsequently cancelled as paid in full. | | | – | | | | 37,500 | |
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On June 13, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $75,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note, bearing interest at 8% annually, with a face value of $80,000 (“First WHC Note”), which matures on June 13, 2015. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty two and a half percent (62.5%) of the average of the two (2) lowest closing bid prices of the Company’s common stock over the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the conversion request date. The debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. In the event of default, the outstanding balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the event of default shall immediately increase to 150% of the outstanding balance at the time of default, and the interest rate increases to twenty two percent (22%) per annum. The promissory note carries a $5,000 Original Issue Discount that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. In addition, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock at a strike price of $0.05 per share exercisable over three years from the date of issuance. On various dates between December 26, 2014 and March 23, 2015, the note holder elected to convert a total of $48,000 of principal in exchange for 6,538,723 shares of common stock. The Company must at all times reserve at least 24 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | | 32,000 | | | | 70,000 | |
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On June 2, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $50,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note, bearing interest at twelve percent (12%) with a face value of $55,000 (“First Vista Note”), which matures on June 1, 2016, as part of a larger financing agreement that enables the Company to draw total proceeds of $225,000 at the discretion of the lender. The financing carries a total face value of $250,000 and a $25,000 Original Issue Discount. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty five percent (65%) of the average of the two (2) lowest closing bid prices during the sixteen (16) trading days prior to the conversion request date. The debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. In the event of default, the outstanding balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the event of default shall immediately increase to 120% of the outstanding balance at the time of default. The promissory note carries a $5,000 Original Issue Discount that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. On various dates between December 10, 2014 and March 10, 2015, the note holder elected to convert a total of $28,923 of principal in exchange for 4,415,571. The Company must at all times reserve at least 35 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | | 26,077 | | | | 45,762 | |
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On May 20, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $100,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note, bearing interest at 10% annually, with a face value of $113,000 (“First Typenex Note”), which matures on May 19, 2015. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty five percent (65%) of the average of the three (3) lowest (“Trading Prices”), whereby Trading Price is defined as the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of the Company’s common stock over the fifteen (15) trading days prior to the conversion request date. If the arithmetic average of the three (3) lowest Trading Prices is less than $0.01, then the Conversion Factor will be reduced to 60%. The debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. In the event of default, the outstanding balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the event of default shall immediately increase to 125% of the outstanding balance at the time of default, and the interest rate increases to twenty two percent (22%) per annum. The promissory note carries a $10,000 Original Issue Discount, and loan origination costs of $3,000, that are being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. On various dates between November 24, 2014 and March 10, 2015, the note holder elected to convert a total of $80,000 of principal in exchange for 7,391,648 shares of common stock. The Company must at all times reserve at least three times the number of shares equal to the outstanding balance divided by the conversion price, but in any event not less than 22 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | | 33,000 | | | | 78,000 | |
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On May 9, 2014, the Company received $50,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries a 12% interest rate (“First Group 10 Note”), which matures on May 8, 2015. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to the lesser of (a) fifty eight percent (58%) of the average of the two lowest closing bid prices of the Company’s common stock for the seventeen (17) trading days prior to the conversion notice date, or (b) four and a half cents ($0.045) per share. The note carries an eighteen percent (18%) interest rate in the event of default, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The promissory note carries a $2,500 Original Issue Discount that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. On various dates between November 10, 2014 and February 2, 2015, the note holder elected to convert a total of $53,536, consisting of $50,000 of principal and $3,536 of interest, in exchange for 5,346,392 shares of common stock in complete satisfaction of the debt. The convertible promissory note was subsequently cancelled as paid in full. The Company had to reserve at least 20 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | | – | | | | 20,000 | |
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On April 24, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $33,250 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries an 8% interest rate with a face value of $35,000 (“Second LG Note”), which matures on April 11, 2015. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to fifty five percent (55%) of the average of the lowest closing bid prices of the Company’s common stock for the twelve (12) trading days prior to, and including, the conversion date. The note carries an eighteen percent (18%) interest rate in the event of default, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid total debt issuance cost of $1,750 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 5 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. On October 31, 2014, the note holder sent demand for repayment. The note is currently in default. | | | 35,000 | | | | 35,000 | |
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On April 17, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $40,000 in exchange for a non-interest bearing, unsecured convertible promissory note with a face value of $44,000 (“Fourth JMJ Note”), which matures on April 16, 2015, as part of a larger financing agreement that enables the Company to draw total proceeds of $400,000 at the discretion of the lender. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to fifty five percent (55%) of the lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock over the twenty five (25) trading days prior to the conversion request date, as amended within the original promissory note on April 10, 2014. The note carries a one-time twelve percent (12%) of principal interest charge in the event of default, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The promissory note carries a $4,000 Original Issue Discount that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 60 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. | | | 44,000 | | | | 44,000 | |
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On February 20, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $40,000 in exchange for a non-interest bearing, unsecured convertible promissory note with a face value of $44,000 (“Third JMJ Note”), which matures on February 19, 2015, as part of a larger financing agreement that enables the Company to draw total proceeds of $400,000 at the discretion of the lender. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty five percent (65%) of the lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock over the twenty five (25) trading days prior to the conversion request date, as amended within the original promissory note on April 10, 2014. An additional 5% discount applies on conversion shares that are ineligible for deposit into the DTC system and are only eligible for Xclearing deposit. The note carries a one-time twelve percent (12%) of principal interest charge if the note isn’t repaid within the first ninety (90) days, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The promissory note carries a $4,000 Original Issue Discount that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 60 million shares of common stock for potential conversions, as noted in the First JMJ Note disclosure. | | | 44,000 | | | | 44,000 | |
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On June 4, 2013, the Company received net proceeds of $25,000 in exchange for a non-interest bearing, unsecured convertible promissory note with a face value of $27,500 (“Second JMJ Note”), which matures on June 3, 2014, as part of a larger financing agreement that enables the Company to draw total proceeds of $400,000 at the discretion of the lender. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to sixty five percent (65%) of the lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock over the twenty five (25) trading days prior to the conversion request date. An additional 5% discount applies on conversion shares that are ineligible for deposit into the DTC system and are only eligible for Xclearing deposit. The note carries a one-time twelve percent (12%) of principal interest charge if the note isn’t repaid within the first ninety (90) days, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company amortized the $2,500 original issuance discount over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximated the effective interest method. On May 12, 2014, the note holder elected to convert a total of $10,308, consisting of $7,008 of principal and $3,300 of accrued interest, in exchange for 805,058 shares of common stock. The Company must at all times reserve at least 60 million shares of common stock for potential conversions, as noted in the First JMJ Note disclosure. | | $ | 20,491 | | | $ | 20,491 | |
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Total convertible debentures | | | 726,818 | | | | 721,503 | |
Less: unamortized debt discounts | | | (439,480 | ) | | | (537,505 | ) |
Convertible debentures | | $ | 287,338 | | | $ | 183,998 | |
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In accordance with ASC 470-20 Debt with Conversion and Other Options, the Company recorded total discounts of $160,500 and $818,877 for the variable conversion features of the convertible debts incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively. The discounts, including Original Issue Discounts of $5,500 and $44,250 during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the debentures using the effective interest method. The Company recorded $258,525 and $47,808 of interest expense pursuant to the amortization of the note discounts during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
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In addition, a total of $5,000 and $21,750 of loan origination costs were incurred pursuant to the closings of convertible debentures during the three months ended March 31, 2015, and the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, which are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the debentures using the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company recorded $5,512 and $5,351 of interest expense pursuant to the amortization of the loan origination costs during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
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All of the convertible debentures carry default provisions that place a “maximum share amount” on the note holders. The maximum share amount that can be owned as a result of the conversions to common stock by the note holders is 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. |
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In accordance with ASC 815-15, the Company determined that the variable conversion feature and shares to be issued represented embedded derivative features, and these are shown as derivative liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company calculated the fair value of the compound embedded derivatives associated with the convertible debentures utilizing a lattice model. |
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The Company recorded interest expense pursuant to the stated interest rates on the convertible debentures in the amount of $27,336 and $13,932 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively related to convertible debts. |