EQUITY | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Note 9 - EQUITY | The Company has authorized the issuance of 3,000,000 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock, 500,000 shares of Series C preferred stock, 1,500,000 shares of preferred stock and 4,000,000,000 shares of common stock. |
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COMMON STOCK |
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2014 Issuances |
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Stock Subscriptions |
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During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company issued several subscription units that consisted of common stock and warrants. The Company received subscriptions to acquire 413,341 shares of common stock and 155,000 warrants to purchase one share of common stock for each warrant, for net cash proceeds of $310,000. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.25 per share and expire 3 years of the date of issuance. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had not issued 155,000 warrants and 33,334 shares of common stock attributable to a subscription in the amount of $25,000. Accordingly, the Company has recorded the relative fair value of the warrants and common stock as payables in the amounts of $142,042 and $13,702, respectively. |
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Other Stock Issuances |
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During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company issued 1,105,970 shares of common stock in full extinguishment of a debenture with a principal balance of $110,598 and $7,515 of accrued interest. The shares were issued at 50% of the market price on the conversion date. No gain or loss was recorded on the conversion. |
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The Company issued 150,000 shares to an individual in return for his guarantee of the Letter of Credit at Denver Savings Bank. The shares were valued at the market price of $183,000 at the time of grant. (See Note 7.) |
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On July 29, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party individual (the “Individual”) to guarantee an additional Line of Credit in the amount of $250,975 with Denver Savings Bank. In exchange for the guarantee, the Company issued 42,300 shares of its common stock to the individual. The shares of common stock had a fair value of $86,715 based on the market price on the date of grant and have been recorded as deferred financing costs. The Company has not made any borrowings on this Line of Credit. |
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The Company issued 100,000 shares to an individual as a fee for extending the due date of his debenture. The debenture was paid on April 8, 2014 and the shares were issued on June 11, 2014. The share value was stated at the market price of $80,000 at the time of grant. |
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On July 30, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with BFS Financial, Inc. (“BFS”) and issued 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The agreement calls for BFS to assist the Company in raising capital. BFS is entitled to a 12% fee for all proceeds received by the Company from investors introduced to the Company by BFS for up to one year. The Company is also obligated to issue BFS an additional 50,000 shares of common stock upon receiving the first $100,000 in proceeds. The Company valued the shares issued at $102,500 based on the market price on the date of grant. In October 2014, the Company terminated the agreement with BFS. Accordingly, the additional 50,000 shares of common stock will not be issued. |
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On October 30, 2014, the Company issued 18,450 shares of the Company’s common stock to a third-party in settlement of the stock payable owed to the third-party for services performed. The shares had a fair value of $30,443 based on the market price on the date of grant. |
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On October 24, 2014, the Company issued 4,242 shares of the Company’s common stock to a third-party in settlement of the stock payable owed to the third-party for services performed. The shares had a fair value of $6,999 based on the market price on the date of grant. |
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On October 27, 2014, the Company issued 1,818 shares of the Company’s common stock to a third-party in settlement of the stock payable owed to the third-party for services performed. The shares had a fair value of $3,000 based on the market price on the date of grant. |
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On December 19, 2014, the Company agreed to issue 100,002 shares of common stock to a note holder in full settlement of a note. These shares have not been issued as of December 31, 2014 and are recorded as stock payable. (See Note 8, Kopriva Note) |
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On December 19, 2014, the Company agreed to issue 55,000 shares of common stock to a third party for investor relations. The shares had a fair value of $91,000 based on the market price on the date of grant. These shares have not been issued as of December 31, 2014 and are recorded as stock payable. |
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On July 31, 2014, the Company issued 3,496,373 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Company’s CEO and a third party consultant in settlement of the stock payable of $4,720,105 and recorded additional share-based compensation of $8,086. |
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2013 Issuances |
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Stock Subscriptions |
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During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued several subscription units that consisted of common stock and warrants. The Company received subscriptions to acquire 530,176 shares of common stock and 418,389 warrants to purchase one share of common stock each for net cash proceeds $276,072. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.29 per share, and expires 48 months following an effective registration statement on the underlying shares or 24 months following the closing of any registered debt or equity offering contemplated by the Company subsequent to the merger with American Exploration. The issuances were as follows: |
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Date | | Number of Shares | | | Number of Warrants | | | Proceeds | |
17-Jan-13 | | | 161,000 | | | | 31,641 | | | $ | 26,450 | |
25-Mar-13 | | | 36,976 | | | | 38,697 | | | | 25,000 | |
7-Apr-13 | | | 60,400 | | | | 63,282 | | | | 40,838 | |
28-Apr-13 | | | 90,600 | | | | 94,923 | | | | 61,255 | |
15-Aug-13 | | | 30,200 | | | | 31,641 | | | | 20,418 | |
27-Sep-13 | | | 60,400 | | | | 63,282 | | | | 40,857 | |
6-Nov-13 | | | 30,200 | | | | 31,641 | | | | 20,418 | |
12-Nov-13 | | | 30,200 | | | | 31,641 | | | | 20,418 | |
20-Nov-13 | | | 30,200 | | | | 31,641 | | | | 20,418 | |
Total | | | 530,176 | | | | 418,389 | | | $ | 276,072 | |
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Other Stock Issuances |
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On August 7, 2013, the Company issued 15,100 shares of common stock for services related to consulting. The fair value of the shares was $10,268 based on the most recent sale of the Company’s common stock to a third party. |
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On October 4, 2013, the Company issued 262,000 shares of common stock and 800,000 warrants to purchase one share of common stock per warrant for a further extension of the Loan’s maturity date to December 31, 2013. The warrants have an exercise price of 60% of the 20 day average market price prior to the date of exercise. However, the exercise price cannot be less than $0.20 per share. The relative fair value of the common shares on the date of grant was $178,160 and the relative fair value of the warrants on the date of grant was $529,643. |
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On December 16, 2013, the Company issued 245,458 shares of common stock in connection with the Merger with American Exploration. The shares had a fair value of $330,816 based on the market price on the date of grant. |
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OPTIONS |
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Upon the acquisition of American Exploration, the Company adopted the 2009 Stock Option Plan (the “2009 Plan”). The 2009 Plan allows the Company to issue options to officers, directors and employees, as well as consultants, to purchase up to 7,000,000 shares of common stock. |
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The Company, as part of the Merger, issued and exchanged 5,200 stock options to individuals who previously held stock options in American Exploration. These stock options were valued at $6,934 using the Black-Scholes model which was included in the purchase price of American Exploration. |
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A summary of the stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is presented below: |
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| | Options | | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Granted | | | 5,200 | | | $ | 359.04 | | | $ | - | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Expired | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Outstanding December 31, 2013 | | | 5,200 | | | | 359.04 | | | | - | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Expired | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Outstanding December 31, 2014 | | | 5,200 | | | $ | 359.04 | | | $ | - | |
Exercisable December 31, 2014 | | | 5,200 | | | $ | 359.04 | | | $ | - | |
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The weighted average remaining contractual term of the outstanding options and exercisable options at December 31, 2014 and 2013 is 5.21 and 6.21 years, respectively. |
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WARRANTS |
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During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued several subscription units that consisted of common stock and warrants. The Company received subscriptions to acquire 530,176 shares of common stock and 418,389 warrants to purchase one share of common stock each for net cash proceeds $276,072. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.29 per share, and expires 48 months following an effective registration statement on the underlying shares or 24 months following the closing of any registered debt or equity offering contemplated by the Company subsequent to the merger with American Exploration. The relative fair value of the warrants was $135,727. |
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On September 27, 2013, the Company issued 100,000 warrants to purchase one share of common stock per warrant, in connection with the Note. The exercise price of the warrants is the greater of i) a discount of 40% to the 20 day average closing market price prior to the day that the warrant is executed or ii) $0.20 per share. The warrants will have a term of thirty-six (36) months from the date of repayment or conversion of the Note. The relative fair value of the warrants was $25,136 and was recorded by the Company as a debt discount to the Note. |
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On October 4, 2013, the Company issued 262,000 shares of common stock and 800,000 warrants to purchase one share of common stock per warrant for a further extension of the Loan’s maturity date to December 31, 2013. The warrants have an exercise price of 60% of the 20 day average market price prior to the date of exercise. However, the exercise price cannot be less than $0.20 per share. The relative fair value of the warrants on the date of grant was $529,643. |
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On August 2, 2013 and November 20, 2013, the Company issued 31,641 warrants to purchases one share of common stock per warrant, to a consultant of the Company for services. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.29 per share, and expires 48 months following an effective registration statement on the underlying shares or 24 months following the closing of any registered debt or equity offering contemplated by the Company subsequent to the merger with American Exploration. The fair value of the warrants was $42,754 based on the Black-Scholes model and was recorded as share-based compensation. |
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The fair value of the above 2013 warrants were determined by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Variables used in the model for the warrants issued include :i) discount rates ranging from 0.38% to 0.79%; ii) expected terms ranging from 4.25 to 5.70 years; iii) expected volatility ranging from 250.09% to 285.88%; iv) zero expected dividends and v) stock price of $0.68. |
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A summary of the warrant activity for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is presented below: |
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| | Warrants | | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
31-Dec-12 | | | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Granted | | | 1,381,671 | | | | 1.41 | | | | - | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | | | | | - | |
Forfeited | | | - | | | | | | | | - | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 | | | 1,381,671 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 28,900 | |
Granted | | | 1,007,325 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 728,741 | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Expired | | | (160,000 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Outstanding December 31, 2014 | | | 2,228,996 | | | $ | 1.17 | | | $ | 1,019,775 | |
Exercisable December 31, 2014 | | | 2,228,996 | | | $ | 1.17 | | | $ | 1,019,775 | |
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The weighted average remaining contractual term of the outstanding warrants and exercisable warrants as of December 31, 2014 is 2.29 years. |
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WARRANTS PAYABLE |
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During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company issued subscription units that consisted of common stock and warrants. The Company received subscriptions to acquire 413,341 shares of common stock and 155,000 warrants to purchase one share of common stock each for net cash proceeds of $310,000. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.25 per share and expire three years from the date of issuance. The relative fair value of the warrants was $142,042. |
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As of December 31, 2014, the Company was obligated to issue 752,325 warrants to purchase one share of common stock for each warrant, in conjunction with the issuance of the Convertible Notes. The warrants have an exercise price of the lower of i) 50% of the prior 20 days average market price on the date of conversion, or ii) $0.50 per share. However, in no event will the exercise price be lower than $0.25 per share. The warrants have a term of three years. The Company calculated the relative fair value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes model at $385,351. However, As of December 31, 2014, the Company has not issued these warrants and has recorded them as a warrant payable. |
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On December 19, 2014, the Company agreed to issue 100,000 warrants to purchase one share of common stock for each warrant in connection with a consulting agreement. The warrants have a term of three years and an exercise price of $1.29 per share. The fair value of the warrants on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model was $164,924. As of December 31, 2014 these warrants have not been issued are recorded in warrants payable. |
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The fair value of the above 2014 warrants was determined by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Variables used in the model for the warrants issued include :i) discount rates ranging from 0.79% to 1.10%; ii) expected terms of 3.0 years; iii) expected volatility ranging from 399.22% to 409.43%; iv) zero expected dividends and v) stock prices ranging from of $0.75 to 2.00. |
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