KARX 10-K
Karbon-X Corp. (KARX)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION
This Annual Report on Form 10-K, the other reports, statements, and information that we have previously filed or that we may subsequently file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and public announcements that we have previously made or may subsequently make include, may include, incorporate by reference or may incorporate by reference certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to enjoy the benefits of that act. Unless the context is otherwise, the forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K and those reports, statements, information and announcements address activities, events or developments that Karbon-X Corp. (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” “our Company” or “Karbon-X”) expects or anticipates, will or may occur in the future. Any statements in this document about expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and are forward-looking statements. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “will continue,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook,” and similar expressions. Accordingly, these statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in them. Any forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed throughout this document. All forward-looking statements concerning economic conditions, rates of growth, rates of income or values as may be included in this document are based on information available to us on the dates noted, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. It is important to note that our actual results may differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements due to fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, government regulations, economic conditions and competitive product and pricing pressures in the geographic and business areas in which we conduct operations, including our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other factors discussed elsewhere in this Report.
Certain risk factors could materially and adversely affect our business, financial conditions and results of operations and cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us, and you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The risks and uncertainties we currently face are not the only ones we face. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise. There may be additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial to our business. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. If any such risks occur, our business, operating results, liquidity and financial condition could be materially affected in an adverse manner. Under such circumstances, you may lose all or part of your investment.
The industry and market data contained in this report are based either on our management's own estimates or, where indicated, independent industry publications, reports by governmental agencies or market research firms or other published independent sources and, in each case, are believed by our management to be reasonable estimates. However, industry and market data is subject to change and cannot always be verified with complete certainty due to limits on the availability and reliability of raw data, the voluntary nature of the data gathering process and other limitations and uncertainties inherent in any statistical survey of market shares. We have not independently verified market and industry data from third-party sources. In addition, consumption patterns and customer preferences can and do change. As a result, you should be aware that market share, ranking and other similar data set forth herein, and estimates and beliefs based on such data, may not be verifiable or reliable.
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Item 1. Description of Business
Karbon-X Corp (or "Karbon-X" or "the Company") is a public Nevada corporation that offers investors exposure to certified carbon credits which are a key instrument used by both individuals and corporations to achieve their carbon neutral and net-zero carbon goals. The company is environmental, social and governance (ESG) principled and focuses on partnering with high-quality projects and/or companies that generate or are actively involved in the voluntary carbon credit market.
Karbon-X Corp is focused on customized transactional options for corporations to offset their carbon footprint and provides scalable access to the Verified Emissions Reduction markets. Karbon-X is changing the marketing framework of traditional carbon marketing by engaging with the public in order to fund multiple forms of technology-based greenhouse gas reduction builds.
Carbon Credit Generation
Karbon-X Corp has begun purchasing verified carbon credits from numerous vendors and intends to resell these credits to both industry and the general public. The Company has already begun funding projects in order to generate Karbon-X Corp carbon credits of its own. Once verified these projects will generate carbon credits that will be sold on its proprietary APP platform.
Developments
Subsequent to March 31, 2022 and through June 1, 2022, Karbon-X Corp. completed a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In that private placement the company sold 3,820,000 units at $0.25 per unit for total gross proceeds of $955,000. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase a share of common stock for $0.75 per share for a period of two years.
In June 2022 the Company made two payments amounting to approximately $232,654 to a third-party app development company.
On April 26, 2022 the company signed a letter of intent with Silversmith Power and Light Company to explore the Silversmith Power and Light hydroelectric systems potential for generating carbon credits.
From November 2022 through August 10, 2023, Karbon-X Corp. completed a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In that private placement the company sold 4,632,297 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share for total gross proceeds of $2,316,486.
During July – September 2023, Karbon-X Corp. completed a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In that private placement the company sold 3,274,858 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share for total gross proceeds of $ 1,637,429, net of expenses related to issuances of $83,993.
During January 2024, the Company revalued the common stock issued in certain of the previous private placements from $2 per unit to $.90 per unit and issued an additional 61,111 shares.
On February 13, 2024 the Company entered into a convertible note with an accredited investor for $150,000 with a one-time interest fee of $37,500 converted into common shares originally at $0.90 per share.
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Historical Company Information
Karbon-X was incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 31, 2017 under the name Cocoluv, Inc. The articles provided for 200,000,000 authorized shares. At that time Reymund Guillermo was appointed as sole officer and director. On June 9, 2020, the Corporation filed a Certificate of Amendment with the State of Nevada effectuating a 50 for 1 forward stock split. On March 1, 2022, a change of control occurred when Mr. Guillermo resigned as director and all executive officer positions with the Company. Concurrent with Mr. Guillermo’s resignation, Mr. Chad Clovis was appointed as CEO, Director and President.
On February 21, 2022 Karbon-X Corp, formerly known as Cocoluv, Inc., a Nevada Corporation (“Karbon-X”) entered into a Reorganization and Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Reorganization Agreement”) to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding equity of Karbon-X Project, Inc., a British Columbia company (“Karbon-X Project”). Effective March 21, 2022, the parties closed the Reorganization Agreement. As part of the transaction, the majority shareholder of Karbon-X delivered 64,897,000 shares of common stock to shareholders of Karbon-X Project and certain other designees.
The Company’s principal office is located at 510 5th ST SW, Suite 910, Calgary, AB, Canada T2P 3S2. Our telephone number is 844-462-3637. The Company email is [email protected].
Competition
Many of our competitors have greater resources that may enable them to compete more effectively than us in the carbon credit industry.
The industry in which we operate is subject to intense and increasing competition. Some of our competitors have a longer operating history and greater capital resources and facilities, which may enable them to compete more effectively in this market. We expect to face additional competition from existing licensees and new market entrants, who are not yet active in the industry. If a significant number of competitors develop, we may experience increased competition for market share and may experience downward pricing pressure on our products as new entrants increase production. Such competition may cause us to encounter difficulties in generating revenues and market share, and in positioning our products in the market. If we are unable to successfully compete with existing companies and new entrants to the market, our lack of competitive advantage will have a negative effect on our business and financial condition.
We have identified many of our key competitors including the following:
Indigo Carbon
As the name most recognized name in the farming community, Indigo Carbon has an impressive list of well known corporate buyers like The North Face, Blue Bottle Coffee, and JP Morgan Chase. While Indigo is touted as a leader in the emerging industry, it may not be the best option for all. Indigo carbon has a proprietary software platform that allows farmers to easily input data from enrolled fields. After enrolling, farmers have access to Indigo’s agronomists and support teams to help implement changes and answer questions. Farmers only get paid for adopting new practices (ie. cover cropping, no-till, reduced N fertilizer, etc.), so if a farmer has been cover cropping for years, they are unlikely to be eligible. Right now they only service specific states (Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas).
Nori
Nori is a blockchain-enabled company whose sole mission is to be a leading carbon marketplace. Unique to the carbon-removal industry, they are powered by cryptocurrency. Through this pioneering approach, they hope to create efficient and transparent carbon removal transactions. Companies can purchase NORI tokens (whose price depends on the market price of a carbon removal credit at time of purchase). Once it has a NORI token, the company can exchange it for an NRT (or Nori Removal Token). Farmers create NRTs when they sequester 1 ton of CO2. That NRT translates into a NORI token which is priced at market value and can be sold.
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TruCarbon by TruTerra
TruTerra is a subsidiary of Land O’Lakes – the world’s largest farmer owned cooperative. The current state of the program is only available to farmers with data from 2016-2020. They have a tool called Truterra Insights Engine that allows farmers to aggregate data from the past five years in a format best suited to enroll in a carbon program. Enrollment is contingent upon committing to a 20 year reporting period using the Truterra Insights Engine (carbon reporting contracts are similar to conservation easements, meaning that they can be transferred in the case of transfer of property).
Bayer Carbon Initiative
Bayer’s recently announced Carbon Initiative is still in its beginning phases with very little public detail. That said, they (like many of the other carbon credit companies on this list), will only pay farmers for adopting new cover crop or no-till/strip till practices. Bayer is a hugely influential food and agriculture company in its own right, so they have the resources and expertise to roll out a strong program after this pilot season.
Nutrien Ag
Nutrien’s core businesses are creating seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and software to optimize farm performance. In November 2020 they announced their involvement in the carbon marketplace. Nutrien has a deep bench of agronomists on staff to provide guidance for newly enrolled farmers, so entering the market may have additional benefits for farmers looking for guidance on how best to sequester carbon. As a global retailer they have plenty of connections to influential companies who might be interested in purchasing carbon credits once the program is officially launched.
Carbon Streaming Corp
Under stream agreements, Carbon Streaming Corp. makes upfront and ongoing delivery payments to project developers for future carbon credits. This financing structure creates carbon credit projects that reduce emissions in a sustainable manner. Our streams and investments then provide us with a diversified portfolio of carbon credits with exposure to potential rising carbon prices.
Base Carbon
Base Carbon partners with corporations, sovereign entities, academic institutions and carbon reduction project developers to produce and commercialize verified carbon credits. Base Carbon differentiates itself through sourcing and underwriting and financing the maturation of nature and technology based carbon reduction credit projects. Base Carbon seeks to simplify the carbon credit economy and become a financier within the voluntary carbon markets.
Climeworks
Climeworks develops, builds and operates direct air capture machines. Climeworks captures carbon dioxide directly from the air; removing CO₂ emissions. The air-captured carbon dioxide can either be recycled and used as a raw material, or completely removed from the air by safely storing it. Climework’s machines consist of modular CO₂ collectors that can be stacked to build machines of any size.
Sales
The Company’s two main revenue streams include industrial sales and subscription-based sales through a mobile APP.
Industrial Sales
Karbon-X Corp primarily operates in the voluntary carbon offset market. The Company sells carbon offsets to mining, forestry, civic earthworks, transportation and oil and gas servicing companies based on their total fossil fuel consumption for individual projects. This simple platform offers companies a way to reach their carbon neutrality goals while supporting C02 reducing projects for years to come.
When companies purchase carbon offsets from Karbon-X Corp directly to offset their fossil fuel consumption the credits are retired in the name of the customer which provides transparency.
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Subscription Based Sales
The general public is able purchase carbon offsets from a mobile APP that is subscription based, with multiple levels of investment for every budget. Each subscription will support C02 reducing projects such as direct air capture, green hydroelectric energy production, or reforestation and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions with provable, verifiable carbon credits. The APP was soft-launched in early 2023 and is undergoing user experience testing in select markets prior to global launch.
Karbon-X Corp allows the general public to offset their greenhouse gas emissions from daily life with a subscriber-based APP which is shareable on social media.
Totally Covered |
| Exceptional Reduction |
| Doing Your Part |
Permanently offset 400 kg of CO2 /month, 4800 kg of CO2/,year |
| Permanently offset 300kg of CO2 /month, 3600KG of CO2/ year. |
| Permanently offset 200kg of CO2 /month, 2400kg of CO2 /year |
200 kg per year is 60 days of central heating in a home! |
| 600kg per year is 1,460 miles/2,350km driving in a car! |
| 360 kg per year is 13 month energy used for one light bulb! |
$19.99/month |
| $14.99/month |
| $9.99/month |
$199.99/year |
| $149.99/year |
| $99.99/Year |
Marketing
The Company is working with a combination of outsource marketing and influencer firms, as well as, developing internal marketing resources to launch its APP globally.
APP Development
The Karbon-X APP was soft-launched in early 2023 and is undergoing user experience testing prior to global launch.
Employees
As of the date of this filing on Form 8-K, the Company has seven employees and is actively recruiting new team members at all levels of the organization. (See “Executive Compensation”). The Company believes that its relations with its employees are good.
Legal Proceedings
On May 17, 2022, Karbon-X entered into a partnership with Silviculture Systems Corp and 4Ever Forest Foundation to acquire 80% of Silviculture for $7,300,000, with payments divided between common stock and capital contributions. The project involved planting 750,000 trees, developing a charcoal stream, and generating carbon credits. Karbon-X abandoned the deal in November 2023, writing off the investment and recognizing a loss of $1,064,203. We are currently in negotiations to resolve potential disputes arising from this situation.
In February 2024, Karbon-X were notified of a former employee filing a lawsuit against the company for wrongful termination. The Company is currently counter-suing and is expecting to prevail.
As of the date hereof the Company is not party to any other material legal proceedings and is not aware of any material threatened litigation.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks described below. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks, and the market or trading price of our securities could decline due to any of these risks. In addition, please read "Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in this Annual Report, where we describe additional uncertainties associated with our business and the forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report. Please note that additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business and operations. In this Section, the terms the “Company,” “we”, “our” and “us” refer to Karbon-X Corp. as well as our subsidiary Karbon-X Project, Inc.
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Risks Related to Our Operations
We will incur losses and there is no guarantee that we will ever become profitable.
We are a relatively newly formed company. There is no guarantee that we will ever become profitable. The costs for research, product development, along with marketing and selling expenses, and the general and administrative expenses, will be principal causes of our costs and/or potential losses. We may never become profitable and if we do not become profitable your investment could be harmed or lost completely.
We may need additional capital in the future in order to continue our operations.
We obtained approximately $3,696,553 in our recent private placements which we are using for development and operations. However, if in the future we do not turn profitable or generate cash from operations and additional capital is needed to support operations, economic and market conditions may make it difficult or impossible to raise additional funds through debt or equity financings. If funds are not sufficient to support operations, we may need to pursue additional financings or reduce expenditures to meet our cash requirements. If we do obtain such financing, we cannot assure that the amount or the terms of such financing will be as attractive as we may desire, and your equity interest in the company may be diluted considerably. If we are unable to obtain such financing when needed, or if the amount of such financing is not sufficient, it may be necessary for us to take significant cost saving measures or generate funding in ways that may negatively affect our business in the future. To reduce expenses, we may be forced to make personnel reductions or curtail or discontinue development programs. To generate funds, it may be necessary to monetize future royalty streams, sell intellectual property, divest of technology platforms or liquidate assets. However, there is no assurance that, if required, we will be able to generate sufficient funds or reduce spending to provide the required liquidity. Long-term capital requirements will depend on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the status of collaborative arrangements, the progress of research and development programs and the receipt of revenues from sales of products. Our ability to achieve and/or sustain profitable operations depends on a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control.
We launched our products in 2023 and as a company, we have limited sales and marketing experience.
We launched our APP in early 2023, and although we have hired highly qualified personnel with specialized expertise, as a company, we have limited experience commercializing products on our own. In order to commercialize the app and our carbon credits business, we have to build our sales, marketing, distribution, managerial and other non-technical capabilities and make arrangements with third parties to perform these services when needed. We may have to hire sales representatives and district managers to fill sales territories. To the extent we rely on third parties to commercialize our business, we may receive less revenues or incur more expenses than if we had commercialized the products ourselves. In addition, we may have limited control over the sales efforts of any third parties involved in our commercialization efforts. If we are unable to successfully implement our commercial plans and drive adoption by patients and physicians of our products through our sales, marketing and commercialization efforts, or if our partners fail to successfully commercialize our products, then we may not be able to generate sustainable revenues from product sales which will have a material adverse effect on our business and future product opportunities. Similarly, we may not be successful in establishing the necessary commercial infrastructure, including sales representatives, wholesale distributors, legal and regulatory affairs teams. The establishment and development of commercialization capabilities to market our products has been and will continue to be expensive and time-consuming. As we continue to develop these capabilities, we will have to compete with other companies to recruit, hire, train and retain sales and marketing personnel. If we have underestimated the necessary sales and marketing capabilities or have not established the necessary infrastructure to support successful commercialization, or if our efforts to do so take more time and expense than anticipated, our ability to market and sell our products may be adversely affected.
Commercialization of our products will require significant resources, and if we do not achieve the sales expected, we may lose the substantial investment made in our products.
We are continuing to make substantial expenditures commercializing our products. We are devoting substantial resources to building our research and development. We have and expect to continue to devote substantial resources to establish and maintain a marketing capability for our products. If we are unsuccessful in our commercialization efforts and do not achieve the sales levels of our products that we expect, we may be unable to recover the large investment we have made in research, development, and marketing efforts, and our business and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
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We rely on third parties to perform many necessary services for our products, including services related to the distribution and invoicing.
We have begun to retain and partner with third-party service providers to perform a variety of functions related to the sale and distribution of our products, key aspects of which are out of our direct control. If these third-party service providers fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations, fail to meet expected deadlines, or otherwise do not carry out their contractual duties to us, or encounter physical damage or natural disaster at their facilities, our ability to deliver product to meet commercial demand would be significantly impaired. In addition, we may utilize third parties to perform various other services for us relating to sample accountability and regulatory monitoring, including adverse event reporting, safety database management and other product maintenance services. If the quality or accuracy of the data maintained by these service providers is insufficient, our ability to continue to market our products could be jeopardized or we could be subject to regulatory sanctions. We do not currently have the internal capacity to perform these important commercial functions, and we may not be able to maintain commercial arrangements for these services on reasonable terms.
The failure of any of our third-party distributors to market, distribute and sell our products as planned may result in us not meeting revenue and profit targets.
If one or more of these distributors fail to pursue the development or marketing of the products as planned, our revenues and profits may not reach expectations or may decline. The success of the marketing organizations of our partners, as well as the level of priority assigned to the marketing of the products by these entities, which may differ from our priorities, may determine the success of the product sales. Competition in this market could also force us to reduce the prices of our products below currently planned levels, which could adversely affect our revenues and future profitability.
If we cannot develop and market our products as rapidly or cost-effectively as our competitors, we may never be able to achieve profitable operations.
Our success depends, in part, upon maintaining a competitive position in the development of products. If we cannot maintain competitive products and technologies, our current and potential distribution partners may choose to adopt the products of our competitors. Our competitors may develop products that are more effective or are less costly than our products.
Some of our competitors have significantly greater financial resources and expertise in research and development, manufacturing, and marketing and distribution than we do.
Others may bring infringement claims against us, which could be time-consuming and expensive to defend.
Third parties may claim that the use or sale of our technologies infringe their patent rights. As with any litigation where claims may be asserted, we may have to seek licenses, defend infringement actions or challenge the validity of those patents in the patent office or the courts. If these are not resolved favorably, we may not be able to continue to develop and commercialize our product candidates. Even if we were able to obtain rights to a third party’s intellectual property, these rights may be non-exclusive, thereby giving our competitors potential access to the same intellectual property. If we are found liable for infringement or are not able to have these patents declared invalid or unenforceable, we may be liable for significant monetary damages, encounter significant delays in bringing products to market or be precluded from participating in the development, use or sale of products covered by patents of others. Any litigation could be costly and time-consuming and could divert the attention of our management and key personnel from our business operations. We may not have identified, or be able to identify in the future, U.S. or foreign patents that pose a risk of potential infringement claims. Ultimately, we may be unable to commercialize some of our product candidates as a result of patent infringement claims, which could potentially harm our business.
Our business could be harmed if we fail to comply with regulatory requirements and, as a result, are subject to sanctions.
If we, or companies with whom we are developing technologies or products on our behalf, fail to comply with applicable regulatory requirements, the companies, and we, may be subject to sanctions, including the following:
| · | warning letters; |
| · | fines; |
| · | injunctions; |
| · | total or partial suspension of production; |
| · | criminal prosecutions. |
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Risks Related to our Common Stock
Our common stock is currently trading on the “Expert” market.
Due to delays in filing a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q during 2022, our stock has been moved to the "expert" market by OTC Markets. Consequently, it can only be traded between brokers, and no quote is published. To address this issue, we are actively working to file a new Information Statement on Form 15c2-11 through either OTC Markets or a broker-dealer with FINRA. If successful, this would move the stock back to the OTCQB market on OTC Markets. However, there is no assurance that we will be successful in returning to that market.
Future conversions or exercises by holders of options could dilute our common stock.
Purchasers of our common stock will experience dilution of their investment upon exercise of the employee stock option and other stock options or issued common shares.
Sales of our common stock by our officers and directors may lower the market price of our common stock.
Our officers and directors beneficially own a significant aggregate of shares of our outstanding common stock. If our officers and directors, or other significant stockholders, sell a substantial amount of our common stock, it could cause the market price of our common stock to decrease.
We do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
We intend to retain any earnings in the foreseeable future for our continued growth and, thus, do not expect to declare or pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Anti-takeover effects of certain certificate of incorporation and bylaw provisions could discourage, delay or prevent a change in control.
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could discourage, delay or prevent persons from acquiring or attempting to acquire us. Our certificate of incorporation authorizes our board of directors, without action of our stockholders, to designate and issue preferred stock in one or more series, with such rights, preferences and privileges as the board of directors shall determine. In addition, our bylaws grant our board of directors the authority to adopt, amend or repeal all or any of our bylaws, subject to the power of the stockholders to change or repeal the bylaws. In addition, our bylaws limit who may call meetings of our stockholders.
Dependence upon Management and Key Personnel
The Company is, and will be, heavily dependent on the skill, acumen and services of the management of the Company. The loss of the services of this individuals or any other key individuals, including specifically Chad Clovis, and certain others, for any substantial length of time would materially and adversely affect the Company’s results of operation and financial position. (See “Management”).
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not Applicable.
Item 2. Properties.
On April 23, 2024, the Company entered into a 60-month Commercial Lease Agreement with SCREO I Calgary Office Inc. to lease office space at 510 5th Street SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 1C9.
The Company leases office space from SCREO I Calgary Office Inc. under an operating lease agreement over 60 months which expires in November 2029. The lease also includes the payment of executory costs.
Lease right-of-use assets represent the right to use an underlying asset pursuant to the lease for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement of an arrangement where it is determined at inception that a lease exists. These assets and liabilities are initially recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term calculated using our estimated incremental borrowing rate generally applicable to the location of the lease right-of-use asset, unless an implicit rate is readily determinable. We combine lease and certain non-lease components in determining the lease payments subject to the initial present value calculation. Lease right-of-use assets include upfront lease payments and exclude lease incentives, if applicable. When lease terms include an option to extend the lease, we have not assumed the options will be exercised.
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Lease expense for operating leases generally consist of both fixed and variable components. Expense related to fixed lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease payments are generally expensed as incurred, where applicable, and include agreed-upon changes in rent, certain non-lease components, such as maintenance and other services provided by the lessor, and other charges included in the lease. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. We recognized total lease expense of approximately $34,511 and $15,992 for the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, primarily related to operating lease costs paid to lessors from operating cash flows. We entered into our operating lease in April 2023 with a term of three years.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
On May 17, 2022, Karbon-X entered into a partnership with Silviculture Systems Corp and 4Ever Forest Foundation to acquire 80% of Silviculture for $7,300,000, with payments divided between common stock and capital contributions. The project involved planting 750,000 trees, developing a charcoal stream, and generating carbon credits. Karbon-X abandoned the deal in November 2023, writing off the investment and recognizing a loss of $1,064,203. We are currently in negotiations to resolve potential disputes arising from this situation.
In February 2024, we were notified of a former employee filing a lawsuit against the company for wrongful termination. We are currently counter-suing and are expecting to prevail.
We are not aware of any other legal proceedings contemplated by any governmental authority or any other party involving us or our properties.
As of the date of this report, no director, officer or affiliate is (i) a party adverse to us in any legal proceeding, or (ii) has an adverse interest to us in any legal proceedings. We are not aware of any other legal proceedings pending or that have been threatened against us or our properties.
From time to time the Company may be named in claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Currently, no legal proceedings or claims, other than those disclosed above, are pending against or involve the Company that, in the opinion of management, could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on its business and financial condition.
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PART II
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None
Item 5. Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Market Information
Our common stock is traded in United States markets by OTC Markets Group, Inc., under the symbol “KARX.” The stock currently trades on the OTC Markets "expert" market. We are working to return trading to the OTCQB Market. However, there is no assurance that the common stock will continue to be traded on the OTC Markets or that any liquidity exists for our shareholders.
Market Price
As the reorganization closed on March 21, 2022, and does not reflect the current operations of the Company, historical market price information before that date is not material to the Company's operations. Historical market price information is currently unavailable as the stock is traded on the OTC "expert" market while we work to return to the OTCQB Market.
As of May 31, 2024, the Company had 200,000,000 shares of common stock authorized with 82,174,750 shares issued and outstanding.
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Penny Stock Regulations
Our common stock trades on the “expert” market in United States markets by OTC Markets Group, Inc., a privately owned company headquartered in New York City, under the symbol “KARX.” The sale price of our common stock has been less than $5.00 per share. As such, the Company's common stock is subject to provisions of Section 15(g) and Rule 15g-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), commonly referred to as the “penny stock rule.”
Section 15(g) sets forth certain requirements for transactions in penny stocks, and Rule 15g-9(d) incorporates the definition of “penny stock” that is found in Rule 3a51-1 of the Exchange Act. The SEC generally defines “penny stock” to be any equity security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. As long as the Company's common stock is deemed to be a penny stock, trading in the shares will be subject to additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell penny stocks to persons other than established customers and accredited investors.
Dividends
The Company has not issued any dividends on the common stock to date, and does not intend to issue any dividends on the common stock in the near future. We currently intend to use all profits to further the growth and development of the Company.
Holders
As of May 31, 2024, there were approximately 109 record holders of our common stock. This does not include the holders of our common stock who held their shares in street name as of that date.
Transfer Agent
Our registrar and transfer agent is VStock Transfer, LLC., 18 Lafayette Place, Woodmere, New York 11598
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Subsequent to March 31, 2022 and through June 1, 2022, Karbon-X Corp. completed a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In that private placement the company sold 3,820,000 units at $0.25 per unit for total gross proceeds of $955,000. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase a share of common stock for $0.75 per share for a period of two years.
From November 2022 through August 10, 2023, Karbon-X Corp. completed a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In that private placement the company sold 4,632,297 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share for total gross proceeds of $2,316,486.
On June 6, 2023 the Company converted a loan for $100,000 into 200,000 shares at price of $0.50 per share.
During November 2023, the Company sold 50,000 shares of common stock and warrants at $.90 per unit for total proceeds of $100,000.
During January 2024, the Company revalued the common stock issued to certain previous private placement investors from $2.00 per unit to $0.90 per unit and issued an additional 61,111 shares.
On February 13, 2024 the Company entered into a convertible note with an accredited investor for $150,000 with a one-time interest fee of $37,500 converted into common shares originally at $0.90 per share.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
Not applicable.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion relates to the historical operations and financial statements of Karbon-X Corp. for the fiscal years ending May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023.
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Forward-Looking Statements
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. When used, the words “believe,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “target,” “estimate,” “expect,” and the like, and/or future-tense or conditional constructions (“will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” etc.), or similar expressions, identify certain of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this Annual Report. Our actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, without limitation, those specifically addressed under the heading “Risks Factors” in our various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Annual Report.
As a result of the Reorganization Agreement and the change in business and operations of the Company, a discussion of the financial results of the Company, formally known as Cocoluv, Inc., prior to February 21, 2022 is not pertinent, and, under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States the historical financial results of Karbon-X Project, Inc., the acquirer for accounting purposes, prior to the Reorganization Agreement are considered the historical financial results of the Company.
The following discussion highlights the Company’s results of operations and the principal factors that have affected its consolidated financial condition as well as its liquidity and capital resources for the periods described, and provides information that management believes is relevant for an assessment and understanding of the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations presented herein. The following discussion and analysis are based Karbon-X Corp’s audited and unaudited financial statements contained in this Current Report, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. You should read the discussion and analysis together with such financial statements and the related notes thereto.
Overview
Karbon-X Corp. was incorporated in the State of Nevada under the name Cocoluv, Inc. on September 13, 2017 and established a fiscal year end of May 31. On April 7, 2022 the Company changed its name to Karbon-X Corp.
On February 21, 2022, pursuant to the terms of a Share Exchange Agreement, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Karbon-X Project Inc. ("Karbon-X"), and Karbon-X became the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company in a reverse merger (the "Reverse Acquisition"). Pursuant to the Reverse Acquisition, all of the issued and outstanding shares of Karbon-X common stock were converted, at an exchange ratio of 20,000-for-1, into an aggregate of 20,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock, resulting in Karbon-X becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and all debt owed to the related party of Cocoluv, Inc. was forgiven. The accompanying financial statements' share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the exchange ratio in the Reverse Acquisition.
Karbon-X provides customized transactional options, tailored insights, and scalable access to the Verified Emissions Reduction markets.
Karbon-X changes the marketing framework of traditional carbon marketing by engaging the public vs industry with multiple forms of technology based greenhouse gas reduction builds. Karbon-X will allow the public to purchase carbon offsets from an APP that is subscription based, with multiple levels of investment for every budget. Each subscription will support clean energy projects such as solar or wind power, methane capture, or reforestation and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions with provable, verifiable carbon credits.
Effects of COVID-19
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak and the related adverse public health developments have adversely affected workforces, economies, and financial markets globally, leading to an economic downturn. Management has determined that there has been no significant impact to the Company’s operations, however management continues to monitor the situation.
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Critical Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
Karbon-X Corp. was incorporated in the State of Nevada under the name Cocoluv, Inc. on September 13, 2017 and established a fiscal year end of May 31.
On February 21, 2022, pursuant to the terms of a Share Exchange Agreement, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Karbon-X Project Inc. ("Karbon-X"), and Karbon-X became the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company in a reverse merger (the "Reverse Acquisition"). Pursuant to the Reverse Acquisition, all of the issued and outstanding shares of Karbon-X common stock were converted, at an exchange ratio of 20,000-for-1, into an aggregate of 20,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock, resulting in Karbon-X becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and all debt owed to the related party of Cocoluv, Inc. was forgiven. Karbon-X Project Inc. was incorporated in British Columbia on February 11, 2022 and established a fiscal year end of May 31. The accompanying financial statements' share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the exchange ratio in the Reverse Acquisition. As part of the Reverse Acquisition, on April 14, 2022 the Company changed its name to Karbon-X Corp.
Under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("US GAAP"), because the combined entity will be dependent on Karbon-X's senior management, the Reverse Acquisition was accounted for as a recapitalization effected by a share exchange, wherein Karbon-X is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial reporting purposes. On the date of the reorganization, the assets and liabilities of Karbon-X have been brought forward at their book value and consolidated with Cocoluv, Inc.’s assets, which comprised of cash and cash equivalents of $134 and liabilities which comprises due to related party of $99,902 No goodwill has been recognized. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities and the historical operations that are reflected in the consolidated financial statements are those of Karbon-X and are recorded at the historical cost basis of Karbon-X.
Going concern
To date the Company has generated minimal revenues from its business operations and has incurred operating losses since inception of $4,937,342. The Company will require additional funding to meet its ongoing obligations and to fund anticipated operating losses. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on raising capital to fund its initial business plan and ultimately to attain profitable operations. Accordingly, these factors raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company intends to continue to fund its business by way of private placements and advances from related parties as may be required. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The consolidated financial statements present the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows of the Company. These consolidated financial statements are presented in the United States dollar and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers highly liquid financial instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
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Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable represent amounts due from customers for goods or services provided by the Company. Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount. The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on historical collection experience, the age of outstanding receivables, and specific facts and circumstances related to individual customers.
In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), also known as the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model, the Company now utilizes a forward-looking approach to estimate expected credit losses over the lifetime of the receivables. This model considers historical loss experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts to assess credit risk.
Sales Tax Receivable
Sales tax receivable consists of the accumulated reclaimable GST paid by the Company on purchases made in Canada.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which are between three to seven years.
Costs of major additions and improvements are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the life of the asset, are expensed. Upon sale or disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to income. Long-lived assets held and used by us are reviewed based on market factors and operational considerations for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Inventory
As of March 1, 2024 it was management's decision to revalue inventory at the lower of cost or market. Net realizable value is estimated based on current selling prices, with provisions established for slow-moving and obsolete inventory. This change from the previous weighted average method to lower of cost or market had no significant impact on the current or prior consolidated financial statements.
Investments
The Company accounts for investments with a 20% to 50% ownership and a significant, but not controlling influence as equity method investments. Investments with a greater than 50% ownership and a controlling influence are accounted for using the consolidation method. The Company assesses the potential impairment of equity method investments when indicators such as a history of operating losses, negative earnings and cash flow outlook, and the financial condition and prospects for the investee’s business segment might indicate a loss in value.
During November 2023, the Company has abandoned the silviculture investment deal and decided to write off the carrying value of the Equity Investment in Silviculture. Accordingly, amidst ongoing disputes which we are currently discussing, the Company has written off the carrying value of Investment of $2,564,203, accumulated value of shares to be issued $ 1,500,000 and recognized loss on write off $1,064,203 in its statement of operations for the year ended May 31, 2024.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of the Company is the Canadian Dollar (“CAD”). For financial statement purposes, the reporting currency is the United States Dollar (“USD”).
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For financial reporting purposes, the consolidated financial statements are translated into the Company’s reporting currency, USD. Asset and liabilities are translated using the closing exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date with the resulting translation adjustments included as a separate component of shareholder’s equity through other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statement of operations.
Income and expenses are translated at the average yearly rates of exchange. The Company includes realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of operations.
Warrants
There is estimation uncertainty with respect to selecting inputs to the Black-Sholes model used to determine the fair value of the warrants.
The above estimates and assumptions are reviewed regularly. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Earnings per Common Share
The basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the year. The diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss available to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity. As of May 31, 2024, potential dilutive securities had an anti-dilutive effect and were not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The consolidated financial statements present the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows of the Company. These consolidated financial statements are presented in the United States dollar and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Fiscal year ended May 31, 2023
For the Fiscal Year ended May 31, 2023 the Company generated $9,833 in revenue from its business operations and incurred a net loss of $1,987,877. As of May 31, 2023, the Company had working capital of $117,692.
Sales and Revenue
For the Fiscal Year ended May 31, 2023 the Company generated $9,833 in revenue. We are just at the beginning of our commercialization efforts which we expect to improve during the current fiscal year.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the Fiscal Year ended May 31, 2023 totaled $1,989,830. Operating expenses included marketing expenses of $1,250,959, office and general expenses, professional fees, development expenses for our app and expenses relating to a project feasibility studies. The majority of marketing expenses a one-time expense paid in Company equity.
Net Loss
Net loss from operations after income taxes and foreign currency translation loss was $1,997,135 during the Fiscal Year ended May 31, 2023. Again, this was as a result principally of marketing expenses but also for office and general expenses, app development expense and project feasibility costs.
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Fiscal year ended May 31, 2024
For the Fiscal Year ended May 31, 2024 the Company generated $412,057 in revenue from its business operations and incurred a net loss of $2,744,583. As of May 31, 2024, the Company had working capital of $1,956,915.
Sales and Revenue
For the Fiscal Year ended May 31, 2024 the Company generated $412,057 in revenue. We are just at the beginning of our commercialization efforts which we expect to see progress during the current fiscal year.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the Fiscal Year ended May 31, 2024 totaled $1,602,897. Operating expenses included salary expenses of $754,286, professional fees of $252,064 marketing expenses, office and general expenses, development expenses for our app and expenses relating to a project feasibility studies.
Net Loss
Net loss from operations after income taxes and foreign currency translation loss was $2,733,200 during the Fiscal Year ended May 31, 2024. Again, this was as a result principally of the loss of investment related to Silviculture.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table sets forth the major components of our statements and consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods presented.
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As of May 31, 2024, the Company had $2,796,684 in current assets.
To date, the Company has financed its operations through equity sales.
On March 7, 2022 the Company commenced a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) promulgated under Regulation D of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The private placement is ongoing. The private placement sought to raise $1,000,000 through the sale of Units at $0.25 per Unit, each consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock for two years at an exercise price of $0.50 per share. As of September 1, 2022 we have obtained $955,000 in gross proceeds from this offering.
From November 2022 through August 10, 2023, Karbon-X Corp. completed a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In that private placement the company sold 4,632,297 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share for total gross proceeds of $2,316,486.
During November 2023, the Company sold 50,000 common stock at $.90 per unit for total proceeds of $100,000.
During January 2024, the Company revalued the common stock from $2.00 per unit to $0.90 per unit for certain previous private placement investors and issued an additional 61,111 shares.
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Future Financing
In connection with its proposed business plan and possible acquisitions, in addition to the possible proceeds from this offering the Company will be required to complete substantial and significant additional capital formation. Such formation could be through additional equity offerings, debt, bank financings or a combination of any source of financing. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in completion of such financings.
Plan of Operations
As noted above, the continuation of our current plan of operations requires us to raise significant additional capital. If we are successful in raising capital through the sale of common shares, we believe that we will have sufficient cash resources to fund our plan of operations through 2025. If we are unable to do so, we may have to curtail and possibly cease some operations. We intend to use the net proceeds from the offering for research and development, operations, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, working capital and general corporate purposes.
We continually evaluate our plan of operations to determine the manner in which we can most effectively utilize our limited cash resources. The timing of completion of any aspect of our plan of operations is highly dependent upon the availability of cash to implement that aspect of the plan and other factors beyond our control. There is no assurance that we will successfully obtain the required capital or revenues, or, if obtained, that the amounts will be sufficient to fund our ongoing operations.
Capital Expenditures
As of May 31, 2024 we had capital expenditures of $802,407.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide this information.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Going Concern
To date the Company has generated $421,890 in revenues from its business operations and has incurred operating losses since inception of $4,937,342. As of May 31, 2024, the Company has working capital of $1,956,915. The Company will require additional funding to meet its ongoing obligations and to fund anticipated operating losses. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on raising capital to fund its initial business plan and ultimately to attain profitable operations. Accordingly, these factors raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company intends to continue to fund its business by way of private placements and advances from related parties as may be required. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Karbon-X Corp.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Karbon-X Corp. (“the Company”) as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flow for each of the years in the two-year period ended May 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of May 31, 2024 and 2023 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended May 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has generated minimal revenues from its business operations and has incurred operating losses since inception. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. We determined that there were no critical audit matters.
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the Years Ended May 31, 2024 and 2023
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KARBON-X CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
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KARBON-X CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
May 31, 2024
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Karbon-X Corp. was incorporated in the State of Nevada under the name Cocoluv, Inc. on September 13, 2017 and established a fiscal year end of May 31.
On February 21, 2022, pursuant to the terms of a Share Exchange Agreement, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Karbon-X Project Inc. ("Karbon-X"), and Karbon-X became the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company in a reverse merger (the "Reverse Acquisition"). Pursuant to the Reverse Acquisition, all of the issued and outstanding shares of Karbon-X common stock were converted, at an exchange ratio of
Under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("US GAAP"), because the combined entity will be dependent on Karbon-X's senior management, the Reverse Acquisition was accounted for as a recapitalization effected by a share exchange, wherein Karbon-X is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial reporting purposes. On the date of the reorganization, the assets and liabilities of Karbon-X have been brought forward at their book value and consolidated with Cocoluv, Inc.’s assets, which comprised of cash and cash equivalents of $
Going concern
To date the Company has generated minimal revenues from its business operations and has incurred operating losses since inception of $
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The consolidated financial statements present the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows of the Company. These consolidated financial statements are presented in the United States dollar and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers highly liquid financial instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
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Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable represent amounts due from customers for goods or services provided by the Company. Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount. The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on historical collection experience, the age of outstanding receivables, and specific facts and circumstances related to individual customers.
In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), also known as the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model, the Company now utilizes a forward-looking approach to estimate expected credit losses over the lifetime of the receivables. This model considers historical loss experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts to assess credit risk.
Sales Tax Receivable
Sales tax receivable consists of the accumulated reclaimable GST paid by the Company on purchases made in Canada.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which are between three to seven years.
Costs of major additions and improvements are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the life of the asset, are expensed. Upon sale or disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to income. Long-lived assets held and used by us are reviewed based on market factors and operational considerations for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Inventory
As of March 1, 2024 it was management's decision to revalue inventory at the lower of cost or market. Net realizable value is estimated based on current selling prices, with provisions established for slow-moving and obsolete inventory. This change from the previous weighted average method to lower of cost or market had no significant impact on the current or prior consolidated financial statements.
Investments
The Company accounts for investments with a
During November 2023, the Company has abandoned the silviculture investment deal and decided to write off the carrying value of the Equity Investment in Silviculture. Accordingly, amidst ongoing disputes which we are currently discussing, the Company has written off the carrying value of Investment of $
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company uses a three-tier fair value hierarchy to classify and disclose all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, in periods subsequent to their initial measurement. The hierarchy requires the Company to use observable inputs when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs, when determining fair value. The three tiers are defined as follows:
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| ● | Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets; |
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The carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities.
Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Since ASU 2014-09 was issued, several additional ASUs have been issued to clarify various elements of the guidance. These standards provide guidance on recognizing revenue, including a five-step model to determine when revenue recognition is appropriate. The standard requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Under ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue from the commercial sales of carbon credits and consulting services by applying the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.
Rates for consulting services are typically per day, per hour, or a similar basis. Consulting revenue is recognized over the period in which the service is provided.
Revenue for sales of carbon credits is recognized at a point in time when control of the credit transfers to the buyer. The Company acts as a principal in all revenue transactions. Additionally, the Company has a subscription-based model that is materially consistent with how revenue is recognized for the sales of carbon credits.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of the Company is the Canadian Dollar (“CAD”). For financial statement purposes, the reporting currency is the United States Dollar (“USD”).
For financial reporting purposes, the consolidated financial statements are translated into the Company’s reporting currency, USD. Asset and liabilities are translated using the closing exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date with the resulting translation adjustments included as a separate component of shareholder’s equity through other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statement of operations.
Income and expenses are translated at the average yearly rates of exchange. The Company includes realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of operations.
Warrants
There is estimation uncertainty with respect to selecting inputs to the Black-Sholes model used to determine the fair value of the warrants (Note 6). These inputs include the stock price of $
The above estimates and assumptions are reviewed regularly. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Significant Estimates
Significant estimates applied in the preparation of these financial statements include the estimated useful lives of property and equipment, share volatility and estimated life of options and warrants in determining their fair value as well as the expected potential for the realization of deferred tax assets in determining the amount of the valuation allowance thereto.
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Earnings per Common Share
The basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the year. The diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss available to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity. As of May 31, 2024, potential dilutive securities had an anti-dilutive effect and were not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on net earnings, financial position, or cash flows.
Note 2 – Prepaid Expenses
As of May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023, prepaid expenses consisted of the following:
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Note 3 – Inventory
Inventory as of May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023, consisted of the following:
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Carbon Credit Inventory |
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Carbon credit inventory represents carbon credits currently held for sale and are stated at the lower of cost or market.
Note 4 - Property and Equipment
The amount of property and equipment as of May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023, consisted of the following:
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The Company did not purchase significant property, plant and equipment for the year ended May 31, 2024. Depreciation expense for the year ended May 31, 2024 and 2023 were $
Note 5 – Shareholders’ Equity
During the year ended May 31, 2024, Karbon-X Corp completed following private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
During July – September 2023, Karbon-X Corp. completed a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In that private placement the company sold
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On June 6, 2023 the Company converted a loan for $
During November 2023, the Company sold
During January 2024, the Company revalued the common stock from $
During the year ended May 31, 2023, Karbon-X Corp. completed a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In that private placement the company sold
During the year ended May 31, 2023, Karbon-X Corp. completed a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In that private placement the company sold
During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Company executed an agreement to issue
Note 6 – Warrants
During the year ended May 31, 2024, the Company issued
During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Company issued
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A detail of warrant activity for the year ended May 31, 2024 is as follows:
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Note 7 – Investments
On May 31, 2023, the Company executed an amended share exchange agreement to buy up to
During November 2023, the Company has abandoned the silviculture investment deal and decided to write off the carrying value of the Equity Investment in Silviculture. Accordingly, amidst ongoing disputes which we are currently discussing, the Company has written off the carrying value of Investment of $
Note 8 – Internally Developed Software
In accordance with ASC 350-40, the Company has capitalized internally developed software for its development of a mobile application. The software is currently in its application development stage and all related costs are being capitalized as incurred. Once the software is ready for implementation, the Company will begin amortizing the software over its estimated useful life. As of May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023, the Company has capitalized internally developed software of $
Note 9 – Short Term Note
On January 13, 2023, the Company obtained a short term loan of $
Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Leases
The Company leases office space from a third party under an operating lease agreement over 60 months which expires in November 2029. The lease also includes the payment of executory costs.
Lease right-of-use assets represent the right to use an underlying asset pursuant to the lease for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement of an arrangement where it is determined at inception that a lease exists. These assets and liabilities are initially recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term calculated using our estimated incremental borrowing rate generally applicable to the location of the lease right-of-use asset, unless an implicit rate is readily determinable. We combine lease and certain non-lease components in determining the lease payments subject to the initial present value calculation. Lease right-of-use assets include upfront lease payments and exclude lease incentives, if applicable. When lease terms include an option to extend the lease, we have not assumed the options will be exercised.
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Lease expense for operating leases generally consist of both fixed and variable components. Expense related to fixed lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease payments are generally expensed as incurred, where applicable, and include agreed-upon changes in rent, certain non-lease components, such as maintenance and other services provided by the lessor, and other charges included in the lease. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. We recognized total lease expense of approximately $
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases that have initial noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year at May 31, 2024 were as follows:
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS UNDER OPERATING LEASES |
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1 weighted average discount rate is determined using the incremental borrowing rates for each individual lease
Note 11 – Subsequent Events
Effective June 21, 2024 private placement investors exercised
Subsequent events have been evaluated through September 13, 2024, the date these financial statements were available to be released and note no other events requiring disclosure.
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Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.
Our management evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2024. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in 2013 Internal Control — Integrated Framework. Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that, as of May 31, 2024, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the SEC that permits us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The table below reflects the Company's executive officers and directors. There is no agreement or understanding between the Company and each current or proposed director or executive officer pursuant to which he was selected as an officer or director. The address for each such officer and director is 1410 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, BC Canada N1N 3K3.
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Chad Clovis |
| Chief Executive Officer, President and Director |
| 45 |
Christopher Mulgrew |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| 51 |
Brett Hull |
| Director |
| 60 |
Justin Bourque |
| Director |
| 43 |
The Directors and Officers named above will serve until the next annual meeting of the stockholders or until their respective resignation or removal from office. Thereafter, Directors are anticipated to be elected for one-year terms at the annual stockholders’ meeting. Officers will hold their positions at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
Chad Clovis, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
Chad Clovis is the Chief Executive Officer of Karbon-X Corp. which he founded in 2022. Mr. Clovis has been the CEO of Chenn Holdings since 2013 performing business development and business expansion services for multiple businesses in the dirt works and oilfield transportation space. In 2014 he was the founder and Operations Manager of CCV Ltd a full-service oilfield trucking company which was successfully sold to Petrogas Logistics in 2016 where Mr.Clovis became the Manager of Northern Operations. After founding Karbon-X in early 2022 Mr.Clovis completed a reverse take over of Cocoluv, Inc., an OTC listed company, and raised substantial funds to operate the business through its growth period. Chad Clovis is 44 years old.
Chad Clovis is a professional operator with more then 80,000 hours operating various pieces of oilfield equipment including high pressure chemical pumpers, sour sealed tank units, high pressure water blast units and hydro vac units of various configurations. Mr. Clovis attended BCIT in 2011 to obtain the National Safety Officer designation, Leadership in Business Excellence designation and Janus Mentor Training designation which he graduated with honors.
Christopher Mulgrew, Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer of Karbon-X Corp., Christopher Mulgrew is responsible for all of the company's financial functions, including accounting, audit, treasury, corporate finance, and investor relations. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Mulgrew was the CFO of Boomitra Inc. - a carbon project proponent named 2024 Time Magazine 100 Most Influential Companies and winner of the 2023 Earthshot Prize.
As a senior executive in high-growth industries for over 20 years, Mr. Mulgrew's contributions range from being the senior finance person at a $1.4B private equity firm to being the visionary behind the world’s first live-streaming yoga app. He thrives solving complex problems and creating cohesive organizations that get full leverage out of their value propositions.
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Christopher Mulgrew holds a Master of Business Administration from Rice University, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Simon Fraser University, Beedie School of Business, and has completed the Master Class in Private Equity at the London School of Business. Mr. Mulgrew has qualified as a Chartered Public Accountant in Canada and a Certified Public Accountant in the US.
Brett Hull, Director
Brett Andrew Hull is a Canadian–American former ice hockey player and general manager, and currently an executive vice president of the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, and Phoenix Coyotes between 1986 and 2005. His career total of 741 goals is fifth highest in NHL history, and he is one of five players to score 50 goals in 50 games. He was a member of two Stanley Cup winning teams — 1999 with the Dallas Stars and 2002 with the Detroit Red Wings. In 2017 Hull was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.
Known as one of the game's greatest snipers, Hull was an elite scorer at all levels of the game. He played college hockey for the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, where he scored 52 goals in 1985–86. He scored 50 the following year with the Moncton Golden Flames of the American Hockey League (AHL) and had five consecutive NHL seasons of at least 50 goals. His 86 goals in 1990–91 is the third-highest single-season total in NHL history, with the first two being the same person, Wayne Gretzky. Hull won the Hart Memorial Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award that year as the league's most valuable player. He was named a first team all-star on three occasions and played in eight NHL All-Star Games.
Justin Bourque, Director
Justin Bourque is an experienced and passionate leader with 27 years of diverse Industry and Indigenous Community development experience.
Presently, Justin is the Founder and President of Asokan Generational Developments, a consulting firm providing strategic advisory services focused on bridging the gap between Industry and Indigenous Communities.
As a passionate Indigenous leader, Justin is deeply committed to enhancing the relationships between corporations and Indigenous Communities. with extensive experience in both, he sees the value in mutually beneficial relationships. Building Indigenous resilience, economic sovereignty and shareholder value through development and management of meaningful partnerships between Indigenous Communities and Industry. He has been at the forefront of ideating, developing and successfully executing a number of major projects, both greenfield and brownfield, representing Indigenous Communities as well as corporate clients. These projects included a number of complex Indigenous equity ownership transactions, where he has served in diverse roles, including as an advisor, management committee representative, project lead, lead negotiator, Indigenous Community leader, President and Director of the Board post-closing. Most recently, Justin has played an integral role in three major Indigenous equity transactions worth approximately $2.6 billion and involving more than 35 unique Indigenous Communities throughout Alberta. As part of executing these transactions, Justin supported the raise of nearly $0.5 billion in capital.
In recognition of his exemplary leadership and invaluable contributions to Indigenous Communities, in December 2022, Justin was awarded Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. In November 2023, Asokan was added to the Indigenomics Institute 10 To Watch List for demonstrating excellence and leadership in the emerging $100 billion Indigenous economy. Justin was also named one of Canada’s Top 20 Dynamic CEOs by The CEO Publication; One of 10 Most Innovative Business Leaders to Follow in 2022 by CIO Views; and Top 50 Under 50 by YMM. Justin has also been awarded the JA Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame "Innovator" Award for his forward-thinking leadership and innovative spirit during his tenure as CEO of Willow Lake Métis Nation in Anzac, Alberta. During his time as CEO, Justin built the Nation’s innovative governance and ESG frameworks, and forged several strategic partnerships to create revenue and job opportunities, spur community development, and secure the Nation’s future. Under his leadership, Willow Lake Métis became a self-governing Nation. In addition, through the Sohkastwawin initiative, which in Cree means “the act of being resilient”, the previously landless Nation purchased 205 acres of land that it plans to reclaim and develop in a sustainable way, providing their community a home for the first time.
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Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
No director, executive officer, promoter or control person of Karbon-X has, during the last ten years: (i) been convicted in or is currently subject to a pending a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); (ii) been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to any federal or state securities or banking or commodities laws including, without limitation, in any way limiting involvement in any business activity, or finding any violation with respect to such law, nor (iii) any bankruptcy petition been filed by or against the business of which such person was an executive officer or a general partner, whether at the time of the bankruptcy or for the two years prior thereto.
Committees of the Board
Decisions of the Board of Directors are generally taken by written unanimous resolutions. The current Board comprises two members and is intending to hold regularly scheduled meetings. The entire board provides the functions of Audit, Compensation and Governance committees until such time as charters for these committees can be adopted and they can be populated by independent directors.
Family Relationships
None
Compliance with Section 16(A) of The Exchange Act
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires that our directors and executive officers and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock (referred to herein as the “reporting persons”) file with the SEC various reports as to their ownership of and activities relating to our common stock. Such reporting persons are required by the SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file. Based solely upon a review of copies of Section 16(a) reports and representations received by us from reporting persons, and without conducting any independent investigation of our own during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, all forms required, if any, were filed with the SEC by such reporting persons.
Changes in Nominating Procedures
None
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Executive Officer and Director Compensation of the Company
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Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth the total compensation paid to, or accrued by, the Named Executive Officers and any other employees earning over $100,000 per year from February 1, 2022 (date of inception) through May 31, 2024. No restricted stock awards, long-term incentive plan payout or other types of compensation were paid to these executive officers during that period.
Name |
| Year |
| Fees Earned or paid in cash ($) |
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| Stock awards ($) |
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| Option Awards ($) |
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| Non-equity incentive plan compensation ($) |
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| Change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings |
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| All other compensation ($) |
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| Total ($) |
| |||||||
Chad Clovis |
| 2023 |
| $ | 87,054 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| $ | 87,054 |
|
|
| 2024 |
| $ | 180,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
| $ | 180,250 |
|
Marita Dautel |
| 2023 |
| $ | 82,473 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| $ | 82,473 |
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
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| - |
|
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| - |
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Employment Agreements
On February 17, 2022 the Company entered into an employment contract with Chad Clovis as President of Karbon-X Project. Pursuant to the contract Mr. Clovis is paid an annual salary of $150,000.
Equity Compensation Plans
On June 24, 2024 the Company adopted the 2024 Employees’ Directors’ Officers’ and Consultants’ Stock Option Plan. Which authorizes the Company to issue up to 5,000,000 options to purchase common stock at a price, term and vesting as determined by the Board of Directors. Also on June 24, 2024 the Company issued 2,105,000 options to employees and officers exercisable for five years at an exercise price of $0.75 per share.
The Board may grant incentive bonuses to our executive officers and/or future executive officers in its sole discretion. Bonuses will be granted if the Board believes such bonuses are in the Company’s best interest, after analyzing our current business objectives and growth, if any, and the amount of revenue we are able to generate each month, which revenue is a direct result of the actions and ability of such executives. Other than our bonus plan we have no current equity compensation plans.
All compensation and stock option plans for executives and employees will be governed by the Compensation and Governance Committee.
Expense Reimbursement
We will reimburse our officers and directors for reasonable expenses incurred during the course of their performance.
Retirement Plans and Benefits.
None.
Director Compensation
We do not have a standard compensation arrangement for directors. The Company intends to form a Compensation and Governance Committee to make such determinations, with approval by both the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table sets forth the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by (i) those persons or groups known to beneficially own more than 5% of the Company's common stock, (ii) each current director and executive officer of the Company, and (iii) all the current executive officers and directors as a group. The information is set forth as of the time immediately after closing the reorganization.
Pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, a beneficial owner of securities is a person who directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise has, or shares, voting power and/or investment power with respect to the securities, and any person who has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of the security within 60 days through any means, including the exercise of any option, warrant or right or the conversion of a security. Any shares that are not outstanding that a person has the right to acquire are deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of calculating the percentage of beneficial ownership of such person, but are not deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of calculating the percentage of beneficial ownership of any other person.
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After the acquisition of Karbon-X Project, the following table represents a list of the principal stockholders:
Title of Class |
| Name of Beneficial Owner |
| Amount of Beneficial Ownership |
|
| Percentage of Stock |
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Common Stock |
| Chad Clovis, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director (1) |
|
| 14,500,000 |
|
|
| 17.9 | % |
Common Stock |
| CM Equity AG |
|
| 5,000,000 |
|
|
| 6.1 | % |
Common Stock |
| Morsevo Trading, Inc |
|
| 4,662,125 |
|
|
| 5.8 | % |
Common Stock |
| Hummingbird Trust |
|
| 4,225,000 |
|
|
| 5.2 | % |
Common Stock |
| Tyler Skinner |
|
| 4,708,334 |
|
|
| 5.8 | % |
Common Stock |
| CBKT Ventures |
|
| 4,074,250 |
|
|
| 5.0 | % |
(1) | Consists of 17,000,000 shares held directly by Mr. Clovis and 2,000,000 shares held by Jennifer Clovis, who is the spouse of Mr. Clovis. |
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
None
Director Independence
The Company is not currently listed on any national exchange, or quoted on any inter-dealer quotation service, that imposes independence requirements on any committee of the Company’s directors, such as an audit, nominating or compensation committee. The Company currently does not currently have any independent directors on its Board.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, for professional services rendered by the principal accountants for the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in the registrant's Form 10-K or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were: $46,700 and $23,000 respectively.
Audit Related Fees
Consists of assurance and related services by the independent registered public accounting firm that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our consolidated financial statements and are not reported above under “Audit Fees.” The services for the fees disclosed under this category include consultation regarding our correspondence with the SEC and other accounting consulting. These fees amounted to $0 for May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Tax fees
Consists of all services performed by a principal accountant’s tax division except those related to the audit. Typical services include tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advice. Tax compliance services generally include preparation of original and amended tax returns as well as claims for tax refunds. Tax planning and tax advice services would include, but are not limited to, assistance with tax audits and appeals, requests for tax rulings, and tax planning related to mergers and acquisitions. These fees amounted to $0 for May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
All Other Fees
Other than the services reported above, no other fees billed for professional services provided by the principal accountant for the year ended May 31, 2024 and 2023.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies
Our Board of Directors performing as the Audit Committee by their Chair has approved the principal accountant's performance of services for the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in our Report on Form 10-K or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024. Audit-related fees and all other fees, if any, were approved by the Board of Directors.
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Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Annual Report.
The following Exhibits are included herein:
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
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| Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer | |
| Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer | |
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101.INS |
| Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
101.SCH |
| Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
101.CAL |
| Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
101.DEF |
| Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. |
101.LAB |
| Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document. |
101.PRE |
| Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
104 |
| Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this transition report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Karbon-X Corp. |
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September 13, 2024 | By: | /s/ Chad Clovis |
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| Chad Clovis |
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| Chief Executive Officer |
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| (principal executive officer and principal financial officer) |
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: September 13, 2024 | /s/ Chad Clovis |
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| Chad Clovis, Director |
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| and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: September 13, 2024 | /s/ Christopher Mulgrew |
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| Christopher Mulgrew, Director and Chief Financial Officer |
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