Ocean Thermal Energy Corp 10-Q for FY2024 Q3
Ocean Thermal Energy Corp (CPWR)
About this 10-Q
Ocean Thermal Energy Corp filed this 10-Q on October 2, 2025, covering the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (FY2024 Q3).
Headline figures
Quarter ended September 30, 2024, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Net income
- $4.26M
- compared with a net loss of $335.77M a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- $0.02
- compared with -$1.82 a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
(Unaudited)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
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Balance December 31, 2022 |
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OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
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OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (“OTEC” “Company” “us” “we”) is designing ocean thermal energy conversion power plants, seawater air conditioning and lake water air conditioning (“SWAC/LSC”) plants for large commercial properties, utilities, and municipalities. We believe these technologies provide practical solutions to mankind’s three oldest and most fundamental needs: clean drinking water, plentiful food, and sustainable, affordable energy without the use of fossil fuels. The Company plans to provide a clean technology that continuously extracts energy from the temperature differentials between warm surface ocean water and cold deep seawater. In addition to producing electricity, our technology can efficiently desalinate seawater producing thousands of cubic meters of fresh water every day for use in agriculture and human consumption. This cold, deep, nutrient-rich water can also be used to cool buildings and for fish farming or aquaculture.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and presented in accordance with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2023, has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2024, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes to the financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC. In the opinion of management, all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been made to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to make the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements not misleading as required by Regulation S-X Rule 10-01. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024, or any future periods.
During the course of preparing the Company’s interim financial statements for the period September 30, 2024, the Company determined that a noncash accrual relating to default interest on certain notes payable was not properly reflected in the historical financial statements. Management evaluated this immaterial misstatement using the guidance provided by the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99 (“SAB 99”) and determined that the misstatement was immaterial to the historical financial statements. The Company has recorded the additional accrued interest as of January 1, 2023, through an adjustment of $
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 include the accounts of the Company and the following subsidiary:
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OCEES International Inc. (“OCEES”) |
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Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. We have an effective interest of
Use of Estimates
In preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the assumptions used in the valuation of equity-based transactions, valuation of derivative liabilities, and valuation of deferred tax assets.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We had no cash equivalents at September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
Business Segments
We operate in one segment and, therefore, segment information is not presented.
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Loss per Share
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing our net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the period. Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing our net loss by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity.
The following potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from the computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, as they would be anti-dilutive:
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2024-04 - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20). This ASU clarifies the requirements related to accounting for the settlement of a debt instrument as an induced conversion. An induced conversion is when a Company induces debt holders to convert their debt into equity shares under changed terms and involved additional consideration. The amendments in this Update are effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted for all entities that have adopted the amendments in ASU 2020-06. The Company is still evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03 - Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40). This ASU requires entities to disaggregate any relevant expense caption presented on the face of the income statement within continuing operations into the following required natural expense categories within the footnotes, as applicable: (1) purchases of inventory, (2) employee compensation, (3) depreciation, (4) intangible asset amortization, and (5) DD&A recognized as part of oil- and gas-producing activities or other depletion expenses. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is still evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which requires a public entity to disclose significant segment expenses and other segment items on an annual and interim basis and to provide in interim periods all disclosures about reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets that are currently required annually. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this ASU on July 1, 2024. The adoption of this ASU had no impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which enhances the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures by requiring; (1) consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation and (2) income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. It also includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, with early adoption permitted. These amendments are to be applied prospectively, with retrospective application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
The Company currently believes there are no other issued and not yet effective accounting standards that are materially relevant to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3 – GOING CONCERN
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that we will continue as a going concern. As reflected in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, we had a net loss of $
NOTE 4 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES AND NOTES PAYABLE
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, $
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, $
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, $
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There were no new notes payable issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. All notes payable and convertible notes payable were in past due and in default as of September 30, 2024. See our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes to the financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC for additional details concerning our outstanding notes payable and convertible notes payable.
NOTE 5 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITY
We measure the fair value of our assets and liabilities under the guidance of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 does not require any new fair value measurements, but its provisions apply to all other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurement.
We identified conversion features embedded within convertible debt issued. We have determined that the features associated with the embedded conversion option should be accounted for at fair value as a derivative liability. We have elected to account for these instruments together with fixed conversion price instruments as derivative liabilities as we cannot determine if a sufficient number of shares would be available to settle all potential future conversion transactions. We value the derivative liabilities using a binomial option pricing-valuation model. The derivative liabilities are valued at each reporting date and the change in fair value is reflected as change in fair value of derivative liability.
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used to determine the fair value of our financial liabilities, including the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy:
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NOTE 6 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock
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Preferred Stock
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we issued
NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
From time to time, the Company may be involved in legal proceedings and regulatory proceedings arising from its operations. Management established reserves for specific liabilities in connection with legal actions that management deems to be probable and estimable. Certain lawsuits, claims and proceedings are described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. While the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, and some of these lawsuits, claims or proceedings may be determined adversely to the Company, management does not believe that the disposition of any such pending matters is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or operation, although the resolution in any reporting period of one or more of these matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations for that period.
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NOTE 8 – RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Through May 31, 2023, we incurred monthly rent of $
In May 2023, we entered into a month-to-month agreement with a company controlled by our chief executive officer for shared use of an office and facilities at $
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded charges incurred to a company controlled by our chief executive officer for reimbursement of accounting and administrative services provided to us by an employee of that company. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded expense of $
From time to time, we enter into loans and notes payable with related parties. Refer to Note 4 for details on notes payable and convertible notes payable to related parties.
Accrued interest on related-party notes was $
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repaid $
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we issued
During 2022, an aggregate of
NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During November and December 2024, we sold an aggregate of $
During January and February 2025, we sold an additional $
During 2025, we entered into stock purchase agreements with a number of investors. The investors agreed to purchase
In January 2025, the Company, as a subcontractor to Johnson Controls Government Systems, received a contract award to provide engineering designs and feasibility analysis for an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) power system at U.S. Army Garrison – Kwajalein Atoll. The scope of work includes technical assessments and design studies for a 17.2 MW OTEC facility coupled with desalinated water production. The contract is valued at approximately $
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to our financial statements included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors discussed elsewhere in this report.
Certain information included herein contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements such as statements relating to our anticipated revenues, gross margins and operating results, estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements, future performance and operations, plans for future expansion, capital spending, sources of liquidity, and financing sources. Forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future, and accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made herein. These risks and uncertainties include those relating to our liquidity requirements; the continued growth of our industry; the success of marketing and sales activity; the dependence on existing management; the availability and cost of substantial amounts of project capital; leverage and debt service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates); domestic and global economic conditions; the inherent uncertainty and costs of prolonged arbitration or litigation; and changes in federal or state tax laws or the administration of such laws.
Overview
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (“OTEC”) develops and commercializes renewable energy, desalinated water, and sustainable cooling solutions using its proprietary Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC) technologies. These systems extract energy from the natural temperature differential between warm surface water and cold deep ocean water to deliver continuous baseload power and clean water without reliance on fossil fuels. Our solutions are particularly well suited for tropical island communities, coastal military installations, and developing nations where access to reliable energy and freshwater is limited.
Our OTEC systems are designed for scalability and rapid deployment, supporting a range of commercial, governmental, and humanitarian applications. In addition to providing 24/7 renewable energy and potable water, our platforms offer opportunities for sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, and mariculture, contributing to local food security and economic development. Recent system designs also integrate with SWAC technology to enable district-level air conditioning using deep ocean water, significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in urban and resort environments.
We are currently executing a $3.5 million U.S. Army engineering and design contract in partnership with Johnson Controls for the U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll and are actively expanding into additional Indo-Pacific markets such as Guam, Diego Garcia, and the Northern Marianas. Our project pipeline also includes commercial engagements in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, including India and Indonesia.
Although we have not generated any revenue since inception, we are transitioning from research and development to contract execution and revenue-generating power purchase agreements. We continue to rely on external funding to support operations, project development, and corporate initiatives, including a planned NYSE uplisting. There can be no assurance that such uplisting or funding will be available or that it can be obtained on acceptable terms.
Results of Operations
Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we had salaries and compensation of $225,621, compared to salaries and compensation of $221,498 during the same three-month period for 2023, an increase of 1.86%.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded professional fees of $122,663 and $156,689, respectively, a decrease of 21.72%. throughout the first and second quarters of 2024, our professional fees increased as the Company began pursuing completing its securities filings, continued development of existing projects and relationship development. The fees have started normalize as we neared completion of these efforts.
We incurred general and administrative expenses of $30,226 during the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $32,361 for the same three-month period for 2023, a decrease of 6.60% due to multiple factors including cost cutting efforts by management.
Our interest expense was $628,141 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $581,686 for the same period for 2023, an increase of 7.99%. This change was due to increased debt and higher interest rates on defaulted notes payable.
There was no debt discount amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $22,332 for the same period of the previous year. The decrease is due to full amortization of discount on debt that became due during the periods.
There was an decrease in the fair value of the derivative liability of $5,264,094 during the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a $334,752,682 increase for the 2023 period, a 101.57% change period over period, such changes resulting primarily from the changes in the market value of our common stock during the periods.
Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we had salaries and compensation of $692,485, compared to salaries and compensation of $665,575 during the same nine-month period for 2023, an increase of 4.04%.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded professional fees of $394,838 and $353,366, respectively, an increase of 11.74%. Beginning in the first quarter of 2024, our professional fees increased as the Company began pursuing completing its securities filings, continued development of existing projects and relationship development.
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We incurred general and administrative expenses of $85,934 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $118,034 for the same nine-month period for 2023, a decrease of 27.20% due to multiple factors including cost cutting efforts by management.
Our interest expense was $1,856,530 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $1,677,928 for the same period for 2023, an increase of 10.64%. This change was due to increased debt and higher interest rates on defaulted notes payable.
There was no debt discount amortization for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $88,301 for the same period of the previous year. The decrease is due to full amortization of discount on debt that became due during the periods.
There was an decrease in the fair value of the derivative liability of $2,019,934 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a $336,141,902 increase for the 2023 period, a 100.62% increase period over period, such increase resulting primarily from the changes in the market value of our common stock during the periods.
We recognized gain on conversion of notes payable of $30,303 during the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to $22 in the 2023 period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At September 30, 2024, our principal source of liquidity consisted of $49,105 of cash, as compared to $115,149 of cash at December 31, 2023. At September 30, 2024, we had negative working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) of $44,274,291. In addition, our stockholders’ deficit was $44,274,291 at September 30, 2024, compared to stockholders’ deficit of $43,931,991 at December 31, 2023. We are focusing our efforts on promoting and marketing our technology by developing and executing contracts. We are exploring external funding alternatives, as our current cash is insufficient to fund operations for the next 12 months.
Our operations used net cash of $459,934 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to using net cash of $546,995 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in net cash used in operations is primarily due to our net loss partially offset by the increase in the change in the fair value of derivative liability, a gain on debt conversion and an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Financing activities provided cash of $393,890 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $610,778 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we received cash proceeds from the sale of preferred stock which was the primary financing activity during the period.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that we will continue as a going concern. We have experienced recurring operating losses since inception and we had a net loss of $907,550 and used $459,934 of cash in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. We had a working capital deficiency of $44,274,291 and a stockholders’ deficit of $44,274,291 as of September 30, 2024. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to increase sales and obtain external funding for our projects under development. We continue to apply for grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. Our applications focus on desalinated water, ammonia, and hydrogen production from an OTEC facility. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
We have no significant contractual obligations or commercial commitments not reflected on our balance sheet as of the date of this report.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are based upon our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with those accounting principles requires management to use judgment in making estimates and assumptions based on the relevant information available at the end of each period. These estimates and assumptions have a significant effect on reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities because they result primarily from the need to make estimates and assumptions on matters that are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ from these estimates. If updated information or actual amounts are different from previous estimates, the revisions are included in our results for the period in which they become known.
Management believes there have been no significant changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting estimates in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Information concerning recently issued accounting pronouncements is set forth in Note 2 of our notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this report.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us, in the reports that we file or submit to the SEC under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms and that information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officer (whom we refer to in this periodic report as our Certifying Officer), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Certifying Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2024, pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Certifying Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide reasonable assurance because certain deficiencies involving internal controls constituted material weaknesses. The material weaknesses identified did not result in the restatement of any previously reported financial statements or any other related financial disclosure, and management does not believe that the material weaknesses had any effect on the accuracy of our financial statements for the current reporting period.
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
A system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the system will meet its objectives. The design of a control system is based, in part, upon the benefits of the control system relative to its costs. Control systems can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. In addition, over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Also, the design of any control system is based in part upon assumptions about the likelihood of future events.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II-OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings and regulatory proceedings arising from operations. We establish reserves for specific liabilities in connection with legal actions that management deems to be probable and estimable. Certain of such lawsuits, claims and proceedings are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and addressed in Note 7 to the unaudited interim financial statements included herein. While the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, and some of these lawsuits, claims or proceedings may be determined adversely to the Company, management does not believe that the disposition of any such pending matters is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or liquidity, although the resolution in any reporting period of one or more of these matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations for that period.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
During the nine months ended September, 2024, we issued 5,641,655 shares of common stock upon conversion of $30,747 of convertible notes payable.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we issued 198 shares of Series D Preferred Stock for cash proceeds of $396,000.
These securities were issued in reliance on the exemption from registration provided in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for transactions not involving any public offering. The investor is an “accredited investor,” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D, and confirmed the foregoing and acknowledged, in writing, that the securities were acquired and will be held for investment. No underwriter participated in the offer and sale of these securities, and no commission or other remuneration was paid or given directly or indirectly in connection therewith.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
On December 1, 2007, we borrowed funds from the Eastern Idaho Development Corporation (the EIDC loan). The interest rate is 7%, and the maturity date was September 1, 2015. The loan principal is $85,821 and the accrued interest is $71,404 as of September 30, 2024. This note is in default.
On September 25, 2009, we borrowed funds from the Pocatello Development Authority. The interest rate is 5%, and the maturity date was October 25, 2011. The loan principal is $50,000 and the accrued interest is $34,503 as of September 30, 2024. This note is in default.
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On December 23, 2009, we borrowed funds from SICOG (EDA-#273 loan). The interest rate is 7%, and the maturity date was December 23, 2014. The loan principal is $77,030 and the accrued interest is $41,657 as of September 30, 2024. This note is in default.
On December 23, 2009, we borrowed funds from SICOG (MICRO I-#274 loan). The interest rate is 7%, and the maturity date was December 23, 2014. The loan principal is $21,401 and the accrued interest is $9,947 as of September 30, 2024. This note is in default.
On December 23, 2009, we borrowed funds from SICOG (MICRO II-#275 loan). The interest rate is 7%, and the maturity date was December 23, 2014. The loan principal is $21,391 and the accrued interest is $11,629 as of September 30, 2024. This note is in default.
During 2012, we issued a note payable for $1,000,000. The note had an interest rate of 10% per annum, was secured by a first lien in all of our assets, and was due on February 3, 2015. On March 6, 2018, the note was amended to extend the due date to December 31, 2018. On March 29, 2019, the maturity date of the note was extended to December 31, 2019. As of September 30, 2024, the outstanding note balance was $1,000,000, plus accrued interest of $1,208,333. This note is in default.
During 2013, we issued a note payable for $290,000 in connection with the reverse merger transaction with Broadband Network Affiliates, Inc. We have determined that no further payment of principal or interest on this note should be made because the note holder failed to perform his underlying obligations giving rise to this note. As described in Note 7, the note holder filed suit on May 21, 2019, and we remain confident that the court will decide in our favor by either voiding the note or awarding damages sufficient to offset the note value. As of September 30, 2024, the note balance outstanding was $130,000, and the accrued interest as of that date was $106,237. This note is in default.
On January 18, 2018, Jeremy P. Feakins & Associates, LLC, an investment entity owned by our chief executive, chief financial officer, and a director, agreed to extend the due date for repayment of a $2,265,000 note issued in 2014 to the earlier of December 31, 2018, or the date of the financial closings of our Baha Mar project (or any other project of $25 million or more), whichever occurs first. In January 2023 we issued 500 shares of preferred stock upon conversion of $35,303 of principal and $964,697 of accrued interest. As of September 30, 2024, the note balance was $1,067,197 and the accrued interest was $135,178. This note is in default.
During 2013, we issued notes payable aggregating $158,334 bearing interest at 13% per year with a maturity date of October 31, 2023. Outstand principal is $158,334 at September 30, 2024 and accrued interest totaled $171,265 as of September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the notes are in default. We intend to repay the notes and accrued interest upon the project’s financial closing.
During 2014, we issued notes payable of $300,000. Accrued interest totaled $598,495 as of September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the notes are in default. We intend to repay the notes and accrued interest upon the project’s financial closing.
We have a $50,000 promissory note with an unaffiliated investor that was payable on April 7, 2018. The note and accrued interest can be converted into our common stock at a conversion rate of $0.75 per share at any time prior to the repayment. This conversion price is not required to adjust for the reverse stock split as per the note agreement. Accrued interest totaled $75,889 as of September 30, 2024. As of the date of this report, the note is in default.
During the third quarter of 2017, we completed a $2,000,000 convertible promissory note private placement offering. The terms of the note are as follows: (i) interest is payable at 6% per annum; (ii) payable two years after purchase; and (iii) all principal and interest on each note automatically converts on the conversion maturity date into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $4.00 per share, as long as the closing share price of our common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the conversion maturity date is at least $4.00, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like. If the price of our shares on such date is less than $4.00 per share, the note (principal and interest) will be repaid in full. During the third quarter of 2019, $15,000 of the note was repaid. As of September 30, 2024, the outstanding balance of these notes was $65,000, plus accrued interest of $26,182. The notes are in default.
On November 6, 2017, we entered into an agreement and promissory note with JPF Venture Group, Inc.., an investment entity owned by our chief executive, chief financial officer, and a director, to loan up to $2,000,000 to us. The terms of the note are as follows: (i) interest is payable at 10% per annum; (ii) all unpaid principal and all accrued and unpaid interest is due and payable at the earliest of a resolution of the Memphis litigation (as defined therein), December 31, 2018, or when we are otherwise able to pay. As of September 30, 2024, the outstanding note balance was $543,093 and the accrued interest was $378,217. This note is in default.
In December 2017, we entered into a series of unsecured promissory notes and warrant purchase agreements with accredited investors. These notes accrue interest at a rate of 20% per annum payable on a quarterly basis and are not convertible into shares of our capital stock. As of September 30, 2024, the balance of the notes outstanding was $859,156 and the accrued interest was $891,217. These notes are in default.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we borrowed $482,222 from L2 Capital in five separate tranches. The interest rate is 8%, and the maturity dates are three months from the date of issue. The outstanding loan balance was $1,161,136, which includes the default penalty, and the accrued interest was $1,879,982 as of September 30, 2024. These notes are in default.
On December 14, 2018, L2 Capital LLC purchased our note payable from Collier Investments, LLC. The total consideration was $371,250, including the outstanding note balance of $281,250, the accrued interest of $33,750, and liquidated damages of $56,250. There was also a default penalty of $153,123. In addition, we issued 400,000 shares of common stock to L2 Capital, LLC as commitment shares with a fair value of $21,200 in connection with the purchase of the note. We executed a convertible note with L2 Capital in the amount of $371,250 with an interest rate of 12% per annum. The maturity date of the note was December 22, 2018. The holder of the note can convert the note, or any portion of it, into shares of common stock at any time after the issuance date. The conversion price is 65% of the market price, which is defined as the lowest trading price for our common stock during the 20-trading-day period prior to the conversion date. As of September 30, 2024, the outstanding note balance was $547,328, which includes a default penalty, and the accrued interest was $1,658,780. This note is in default.
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On September 19, 2018, we executed a note payable for $10,000 with an unrelated party that bears interest at 6% per annum, which is due quarterly beginning as of September 30, 2018. The maturity date for the note was three years after date of issuance. In addition, the lender received warrants to purchase 2,000 shares of common stock upon signing the promissory note. The warrant can be exercised at a price per share equal to a 15% discount from the price of common stock on the last trading day before such purchase. As of September 30, 2024, the balance outstanding was $10,000 and the accrued interest was $3,367. We have defaulted in payment of the note principal and the quarterly interest payments.
On August 14, 2019, we executed a note payable for $26,200 with an unrelated party that bears interest at 8% per annum and has a maturity date of October 31, 2021. The note automatically converts into 1,310,000 shares of our common stock either at the time the closing sale price for our common stock is equal to or greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like, or at the maturity date of October 31, 2021, whichever occurs first. As of September 30, 2024, the balance outstanding was $26,200, and the accrued interest was $11,937. This note is in default.
In 2019, we issued a series of convertible promissory notes to accredited investors that totaled $105,000. Of the amount received, $10,000 was from our chief executive officer and our independent director. The notes bear simple interest on outstanding principal at the rate of 8% per annum, computed based on the actual number of days elapsed in a year of 365 days. Each $5,000 loan automatically converts into 250,000 shares of our common stock, either at the time the closing sale price for our common stock is equal to or greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like, or at the maturity date of October 31, 2021, whichever comes first. As of September 30, 2024, the total outstanding balances of all these loans are $40,000 and accrued interest was $14,224. These notes are in default.
In 2020 and 2019, we issued a series of convertible promissory notes to accredited investors aggregating $306,750. Of the amount received, $20,000 was from our chief executive officer and an independent director. The notes bear simple interest on outstanding principal at the rate of 8% per annum, computed based on the actual number of days elapsed in a year of 365 days. Each $5,000 loan automatically converts into 250,000 shares of our common stock, either at the time the closing sale price for our common stock is equal to or greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like, or at the maturity date of January 2, 2022, whichever comes first. As September 30, 2024, the total outstanding balance of these loans was $225,000 and accrued interest was $75,092. These notes are in default.
In 2020, we issued a series of convertible promissory notes to accredited investors, which totaled $15,000. The notes bear simple interest on outstanding principal at the rate of 8% per annum, computed based on the actual number of days elapsed in a year of 365 days. Each $5,000 loan automatically converts into 250,000 shares of our common stock, either at the time the closing sale price for our common stock is equal to or greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like, or at the maturity date of May 12, 2022, whichever comes first. As of September 30, 2024, the total outstanding value of these loans was $15,000 and accrued interest was $4,501. These notes are in default.
In 2021 and 2020, we issued a series of convertible promissory notes to accredited investors aggregating $170,000. The notes bear simple interest on outstanding principal at the rate of 8% per annum, computed based on the actual number of days elapsed in a year of 365 days. Each $5,000 loan automatically converts into 250,000 shares of our common stock, either at the time the closing sale price for our common stock is equal to or greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like, or at the maturity date of September 1, 2022, whichever comes first. At September 30, 2024, the total outstanding balance of these loans was $155,000 and accrued interest was $37,997. These notes are in default.
In 2021, we issued a series of convertible promissory notes to accredited investors aggregating $285,000. The notes bear simple interest on outstanding principal at the rate of 8% per annum, computed based on the actual number of days elapsed in a year of 365 days. Each $5,000 loan automatically converts into 250,000 shares of our common stock, either at the time the closing sale price for our common stock is equal to or greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like, or at the maturity date of August 30, 2023, whichever comes first. At September 30, 2024, the total outstanding balance of these loans was $280,000 and accrued interest was $59,530. These notes are in default.
In 2021, we issued a $5,000 convertible promissory note to a related party. The note bears simple interest on outstanding principal at the rate of 8% per annum, computed based on the actual number of days elapsed in a year of 365 days. The $5,000 loan automatically converts into 250,000 shares of our common stock, either at the time the closing sale price for our common stock is equal to or greater than $1.00 per share, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassification, and the like, or at the maturity date of November 11, 2023, whichever comes first. At September 30, 2024, the total outstanding balance of this note was $5,000 and accrued interest was $956. This note is in default.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 |
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101.SCH |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema |
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101.CAL |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase |
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101.DEF |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase |
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101.LAB |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase |
| This filing. |
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101.PRE |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase |
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** | The XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability of that section and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as is expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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EXHIBIT 31.1
SECTION 302
CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, Jeremy Feakins, certify that:
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| (d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
| (5) | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors:
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EXHIBIT 31.2
SECTION 302
CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, Jeremy Feakins, certify that:
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| (5) | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors: |
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EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AND EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14(b) AND 15d-14(b)
(Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jeremy Feakins, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
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This certification accompanies the Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING OFFICER PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AND EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14(b) AND 15d-14(b)
(Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jeremy Feakins, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
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| (1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
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| (2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of the operation of the Company. |
| Date: October 2, 2025 | /s/ Jeremy Feakins |
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This certification accompanies the Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.