Strata Power Corp 6-K, filed Aug 12, 2024
Strata Power Corp (SPOWF)
About this 6-K
Strata Power Corp filed this 6-K on August 12, 2024.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13-a16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August 2024
STRATA POWER CORPORATION
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(Registrant’s Name)
34334 Forrest Terrace
Abbotsford, C V2S 1G7
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(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [_]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____
This Form 6-K filing is made to mirror similar filings made by the Registrant on SEDAR in Canada in accordance with its Canadian Securities Administrators National Instrument NI-51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations. This Form 6-K filing includes the attached exhibits as follows:
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | SPOWF – 2024 Q2 – Interim Financial Statements |
| 99.2 | SPOWF – 2024 Q2 – MD&A |
| 99.3 | SPOWF – 2024 Q2 – Certification CEO |
| 99.4 | SPOWF – 2024 Q2 – Certification CFO |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
Strata Power Corporation
___/s/ Trevor Newton______________
By: /s/ Trevor Newton
Name: Trevor Newton
Title: President
Date: August 12, 2024
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Strata Power Corporation
(An Exploration Stage Company)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Six Months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
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STRATA POWER CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEETS
(Expressed in US Dollars)
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 22,609 | $ | 54,009 | ||||
| GST receivables | 23,334 | 19,191 | ||||||
| Royalty receivables | 12,139 | 22,047 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 15,573 | 7,064 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 73,655 | 102,311 | ||||||
| Reclamation deposits | 102,681 | 103,227 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 176,336 | $ | 205,538 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 13,426 | $ | 43,007 | ||||
| Notes payable | 9,309 | 9,331 | ||||||
| Derivative liabilities | 14,410 | 15,526 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 37,145 | 67,864 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue - royalty agreement (Note 8) | 300,000 | 300,000 | ||||||
| Asset retirement obligation | 71,421 | 73,711 | ||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | 371,421 | 373,711 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 408,566 | 441,575 | ||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | – | – | ||||||
| Stockholders' equity (deficit) | ||||||||
| Preferred stock: no par value, unlimited shares authorized and none issued | – | – | ||||||
| Common stock: no par value, unlimited shares authorized; 20,085,119 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | – | – | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 23,404,083 | 23,404,083 | ||||||
| Common shares to be issued | 5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (23,235,503 | ) | (23,241,149 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (405,810 | ) | (403,971 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity (deficit) | (232,230 | ) | (236,037 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) | $ | 176,336 | $ | 205,538 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STRATA POWER CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Expressed in US Dollars)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Operating Income: | ||||||||||||||||
| Royalty income | $ | 37,889 | $ | 55,638 | $ | 72,796 | $ | 98,460 | ||||||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Professional fees | 12,105 | – | 12,105 | 19,240 | ||||||||||||
| Office and sundry | 55 | 225 | 215 | 363 | ||||||||||||
| Consulting fees | 44,807 | 35,200 | 78,427 | 98,597 | ||||||||||||
| Transfer agent fees | 600 | 600 | 1,258 | 1,774 | ||||||||||||
| Oil & gas properties expense | 5,523 | 5,458 | 10,752 | 10,686 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 63,090 | 41,483 | 102,757 | 130,660 | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 1,767 | 774 | 2,677 | 1,858 | ||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous income | 851 | – | 33,633 | – | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense, related party | (135 | ) | (129 | ) | (271 | ) | (340 | ) | ||||||||
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) | (163 | ) | 2,027 | (1,025 | ) | 2,684 | ||||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liability | 4,343 | (1,930 | ) | 593 | 6,001 | |||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | 6,663 | 742 | 35,607 | 10,203 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | (18,538 | ) | 14,897 | 5,646 | (21,997 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | – | 187 | (1,839 | ) | 71 | |||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (18,538 | ) | $ | 15,084 | $ | 3,807 | $ | (21,926 | ) | ||||||
| Income per common share | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 20,085,119 | 20,085,119 | 20,085,119 | 20,085,119 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 20,085,119 | 20,085,119 | 20,085,119 | 20,085,119 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STRATA POWER CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(Expressed in US Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| Common Stock Shares | Additional Paid-in Capital |
Common Shares to be Issued | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance March 31, 2023 | 20,085,119 | $ | 23,404,083 | $ | 5,000 | $ | (23,251,766 | ) | $ | (403,318 | ) | $ | (246,001 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income and comprehensive income | – | – | – | 14,897 | 187 | 15,084 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Balance June 30, 2023 | 20,085,119 | $ | 23,404,083 | $ | 5,000 | $ | (23,236,869 | ) | $ | (403,131 | ) | $ | (230,917 | ) | ||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2021 | 20,085,119 | $ | 23,404,083 | $ | 5,000 | $ | (23,214,872 | ) | $ | (403,202 | ) | $ | (208,991 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net loss and comprehensive income | – | – | – | (21,997 | ) | 71 | (21,926 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance June 30, 2023 | 20,085,119 | $ | 23,404,083 | $ | 5,000 | $ | (23,236,869 | ) | $ | (403,131 | ) | $ | (230,917 | ) | ||||||||||
| Balance March 31, 2024 | 20,085,119 | $ | 23,404,083 | $ | 5,000 | $ | (23,216,965 | ) | $ | (405,810 | ) | $ | (213,692 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income and comprehensive income | – | – | – | (18,538 | ) | – | (18,538 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance June 30, 2024 | 20,085,119 | $ | 23,404,083 | $ | 5,000 | $ | (23,235,503 | ) | $ | (405,810 | ) | $ | (232,230 | ) | ||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2023 | 20,085,119 | $ | 23,404,083 | $ | 5,000 | $ | (23,241,149 | ) | $ | (403,971 | ) | $ | (236,037 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net loss and comprehensive income | – | – | – | 5,646 | (1,839 | ) | 3,807 | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance June 30, 2024 | 20,085,119 | $ | 23,404,083 | $ | 5,000 | $ | (23,235,503 | ) | $ | (405,810 | ) | $ | (232,230 | ) | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STRATA POWER CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Expressed in US Dollars)
(Unaudited)
For the six months ending June 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 5,646 | $ | (21,997 | ) | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | ||||||||
| Accrued interest | 271 | 254 | ||||||
| Accretion expense | – | – | ||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | – | – | ||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liability | (593 | ) | (6,001 | ) | ||||
| Change in assets and liabilities | ||||||||
| GST receivable | (4,143 | ) | (5,015 | ) | ||||
| Royalty receivable | 9,908 | 18,337 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | (8,509 | ) | (1,395 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable | (29,581 | ) | (908 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable – related party | – | 2,091 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (27,000 | ) | (14,634 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Reclamation Deposits | (2,673 | ) | (1,858 | ) | ||||
| Net provided used in investing activities | (2,673 | ) | (1,858 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of convertible note | – | – | ||||||
| Repayment of convertible note | – | – | ||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | – | – | ||||||
| Foreign exchange effect on cash | (1,727 | ) | (176 | ) | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | (31,400 | ) | (16,668 | ) | ||||
| Cash, beginning balance | 54,009 | 80,905 | ||||||
| Cash, ending balance | $ | 22,609 | $ | 64,237 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash paid for: | ||||||||
| Interest | $ | – | $ | – | ||||
| Income taxes | $ | – | $ | – | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STRATA POWER CORPORATION
Notes to the Financial Statements
NOTE 1. NATURE OF BUSINESS
Strata Power Corporation (the “Company”) is currently engaged in the acquisition, exploration and, if warranted, feasible development of heavy oil projects in the Peace River oil sands region in Northern Alberta, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on November 18, 1998 and commenced operations in January 1999. The Company completed its initial public offering in February 2000. On April 22, 2003, the Company filed a registration statement to effect a continuation of our corporate jurisdiction from the State of Nevada to Canada on Form S-4 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Form S-4 was declared effective on or about July 7, 2004.
The Company is presently incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act. On December 27, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with Corporations Canada changing its name from Strata Oil & Gas Inc. to Strata Power Corporation.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company has a 50% interest in 7 oil sands leases, totaling 8,704 hectares, all located in the Peace River oil sands area. In addition, the Company has a royalty interest in 10 oil sands leases and owns 1 non-producing well.
NOTE 2. ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has realized minimal revenue from its present operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company had a net income of $5,646, primarily due to royalty income offset by consulting fees. The Company had cash flows used in operations of $27,000 and it is possible that the Company will incur negative operating cash flows in the foreseeable future. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $23,235,503 at June 30, 2024. These conditions raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.
The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to develop its oil and gas properties and ultimately achieve profitable operations, and to generate sufficient cash flow from financing and operations to meet its obligations as they become payable. The Company expects that it will need approximately $200,000 to fund its operations during the next twelve months, which will include minimum annual property lease payments, as well as operating expenses. Management may seek additional capital through a private placement of its common stock. Although there are no assurances that a financing will be realized, management believes that the Company will be able obtain sufficient capital to continue operations in the next 12 months. Accordingly, no adjustment relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and the classification of liabilities has been made to the accompanying financial statements in anticipation of the Company not being able to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate so as to make the information presented not misleading.
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Risks and Uncertainties
The Company is subject to additional risks and uncertainties due to the possibility of a society-wide pandemic, although the extent of the impact on the Company’s business is uncertain and difficult to predict. The Company cannot reasonably estimate with any degree of certainty the future impact which a society-wide pandemic would have on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and liquidity.
Volatility of oil prices could make it more difficult for the Company to achieve profitability, as the Company’s royalty revenues are substantially dependent on prevailing prices for oil. The amounts and price obtainable for any oil production will be affected by market factors beyond the Company’s control.
Management’s Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses for the period then ended. Management believes that all applicable estimates and adjustments are appropriate. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Concentration of Revenue
For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company had a concentration of revenue related to a single royalty contract, accounting for 100% of total revenue. The loss of this contract would have a material adverse effect on future operating results. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 100% of royalty receivables related to this contract.
Oil and Gas Property Payments and Exploration Costs
All costs incurred in the acquisition, exploration and development of natural gas and oil interests are capitalized as incurred. Capitalized costs associated with proven properties are amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable reserve. Capitalized costs associated with unproved properties are excluded from the amortization calculations and assessed, at least annually, to determine if impairment has occurred, until such time as those costs are proven. Impairment amounts are immediately expensed and no costs have been capitalized through June 30, 2024.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent balances with financial institutions that may exceed federally insured limits. There were no cash equivalent balances at June 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
GST Receivables
Goods and Services Tax (GST) receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Receivables consist of goods and services input tax credits. The allowance for doubtful accounts on GST receivables was $nil at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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Royalties Receivables
Royalties Receivables consist of amounts due from an unrelated third party related to three oil sands leases that the Company sold and retained a 2.5% gross overriding royalty on all petroleum substances produced from the leases (see Note 4). An allowance for uncollectible receivables is based upon the amount of losses expected to be incurred in the collection of these royalties pursuant to the guidance outlined in ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASC 326). This pronouncement replaces the former incurred loss methodology with an expected credit loss methodology that requires consideration of a broader range of information to estimate expected losses over the lifetime of the asset. Management’s evaluation process used to determine the appropriateness of the allowance is complex and requires the use of estimates, assumptions and judgements which are inherently subject to high uncertainty. The estimated losses are calculated based upon a review of the outstanding receivables, including the age of the receivable, historical collection experience and as applicable, current conditions and forecasts that affect collectability. The estimate could require a change based on changing circumstances, including changes in the economy or changes specifically related to the owner of the leases. Specific receivables are written off against the allowance when management determines the account is uncollectible. The allowance for uncollectible receivables was $0 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, long lived assets such as equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of would be separately presented in the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount of fair value less costs to sell and are no longer depreciated. The assets and liabilities of a disposed group classified as held for sale would be presented separately in the appropriate asset and liability sections of the balance sheet.
Asset Retirement Obligations
In accordance with ASC 410, Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations, the fair value of an asset retirement cost, and corresponding liability, should be recorded as part of the cost of the related long-lived asset and subsequently allocated to expense using a systematic and rational method. The Company has recorded an asset retirement obligation at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (Note 7) to reflect its legal obligations related to future abandonment of its oil and gas interests using estimated expected cash flow associated with the obligation and discounting the amount using a credit-adjusted, risk-free interest rate. At least annually, the Company will reassess the obligation to determine whether a change in any estimated obligation is necessary. The Company will evaluate whether there are indicators that suggest the estimated cash flows underlying the obligation have materially changed. Should those indicators suggest the estimated obligation has materially changed the Company will accordingly update its assessment. The liability accretes until the Company settles the obligation.
Income Taxes
The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. If it is determined that the realization of the future tax benefit is not more likely than not, the Company establishes a valuation allowance.
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Foreign Exchange Translation
The Company's functional currency is the Canadian dollar but reports its financial statements in US dollars. The Company translates its Canadian dollar balances to US dollars in the following manner: Assets and liabilities have been translated using the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date. Equity transactions and results of operations have been translated at historical rates. Translation gains or losses resulting from the changes in the exchange rates are accumulated as other comprehensive income or loss in a separate component of stockholders' equity.
All amounts included in the accompanying financial statements and footnotes are stated in U.S. dollars.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company reviews the terms of its equity instruments and other financing arrangements to determine whether there are embedded derivative instruments that are required to be accounted for separately as a derivative financial instrument. Also, in connection with the issuance of financing instruments, the Company has issued freestanding warrants that are accounted for as derivative instrument liabilities because they are exercisable in a currency other than the functional currency of the Company and thus do not meet the “fixed-for-fixed” criteria of ASC 815-40-15. The warrants are exercisable in United States dollars and the Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar.
Derivative financial instruments are initially measured at their fair value. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported as charges or credits to income. For derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value the derivative instruments.
Any exercise or cancellation of an equity instrument which meets the classification of a derivative financial instrument is trued-up to fair value at that date and the fair value of the exercised instrument is then reclassified from liability to additional paid in capital.
The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is reassessed at the end of each reporting period. If reclassification is required, the fair value of the derivative instrument, as of the determination date, is reclassified. Any previous charges or credits to income for changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are not reversed. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
Stock Based Compensation
In accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”), the Company measures all employee stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method on the date of grant and recognizes such expense in its financial statements over the requisite service period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value of stock-based compensation awards on the date of grant. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires management to make assumptions regarding option lives, expected volatility, and risk-free interest rates.
The Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense and credited to additional paid-in capital over the period during which services are rendered.
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The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise, forfeiture and employee termination within the valuation model. For non-employees, the expected term of the options approximates the full term of the options. The risk-free interest rate is based on a treasury instrument whose term is consistent with the expected term of the stock options. The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying dividends on its common stock; therefore, the expected dividend yield is assumed to be zero. In addition, accounting standard requires companies to utilize an estimated forfeiture rate when calculating the expense for the reporting period. Based on its best estimate, management applied the estimated forfeiture rate of nil in determining the expense recorded in the accompanying Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Expected volatilities are calculated using the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. When applicable, the Company will use historical data to estimate option exercise, forfeiture and employees’ termination within the valuation model. For non-employees, the expected term of the options approximates the full term of the options.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share of common stock reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. Dilutive potential common shares are calculated in accordance with the treasury stock method, which assumes that proceeds from the exercise of all warrants and options are used to repurchase common stock at market value. The number of shares remaining after the proceeds are exhausted represents the potentially dilutive effect of the securities. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, all of the outstanding options and warrants had an exercise price above the average stock price for year-end period. Accordingly, all of the potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the computation of diluted shares outstanding as they would have had an anti-dilutive impact on the Company’s income (loss) from continuing operations.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The book values of GST receivables, notes receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their respective fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value hierarchy under GAAP distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
| · | Level one - Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
| · | Level two - Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and |
| · | Level three - Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use. |
Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. Hierarchy disclosures are evaluated at each balance sheet date. Liabilities measured at fair value are summarized as follows as of:
| Fair Value Measurement at | Fair Value Measurement at | |||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Using | Using | |||||||||||||||
| Level 3 | Total | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities | $ | 14,410 | $ | 14,410 | $ | 15,526 | $ | 15,526 | ||||||||
| Asset Retirement Obligation (see Note 7) | 71,421 | 71,421 | 73,711 | 73,711 | ||||||||||||
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The Company has warrants with a strike price currency different than the functional currency as has recorded a derivative liability associated with that. The Company measures and reports the fair value liability for these derivative liabilities on a recurring basis. The fair value liabilities have been recorded as determined utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model. A slight change in an unobservable input like historical volatility could have a significant impact on the fair value measurement of the derivative liabilities. See Note 5 “Derivative Liabilities” for further discussion of the inputs used in determining the fair value.
Revenue Recognition
The Company has adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), which provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The Company receives a royalty from an unrelated party of 2.5% on all petroleum substances produced from three oil sands leases located in the southeast portion of the Peace River oil sands area that were sold in May 2019 (see Note 4) and recognizes revenue at the time petroleum is sold. The Company’s revenue recognition policy standards include the following elements under ASU 606:
| 1. | Identify the contract with the customer. The contract is documented in the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated 5/14/2019 | |
| 2. | Identify the performance obligations in the contract. The performance obligation in the contract required Strata to relinquish its interest in three oil sands located in the southeast portion of the Peace River oil sands area. | |
| 3. | Determine the transaction price. The transaction price was C$60,000 in exchange for 2.5% gross overriding royalty of the petroleum substances produced from the three oil sands leases, in exchange for a 100% interest in the three oil sands leases. | |
| 4. | Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract. The Company only has one performance obligation, the transfer of the rights to the three oil sands leases, which has already been fulfilled. | |
| 5. | Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The C$60,000 was recognized as a sale of the shallower oil sands rights in 2019, resulting in a gain from the disposition of the leases. The 2.5% petroleum royalties are recognized as revenue in the period that the other party produces and sells petroleum from the oil sands leases, which began in September 2021. The royalties that have been received to date have been highly variable, as the amounts are dependent upon the monthly production, the demand of the buyers, the spot price of petroleum, etc. As such, management has determined that the revenue recognition shall be treated as variable consideration as defined in ASC 606. Variable consideration should only be recognized to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Given the fact that royalties to date have been highly variable with a great degree of uncertainty, and any attempts to estimate future revenue would likely result in a significant reversal of revenue, royalty revenue will be recognized when payments and settlement statements are received, in the period for which the petroleum was produced. It is at that time that any uncertainty related to royalty payments is resolved. The Company applied ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method applied to contracts not yet completed as of the date of adoption. |
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The Company's items of other comprehensive income (loss) are foreign currency translation adjustments.
Related Party Transactions
A related party is generally defined as (i) any person who holds 10% or more of the Company’s securities and their immediate families, (ii) the Company’s management, (iii) an entity or person who directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control and/or management with the Company, or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and operating decisions of the Company. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.
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New Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470- 20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity (“ASU 2020-06”), which simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. This ASU (1) simplifies the accounting for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock by removing the existing guidance in ASC 470-20, Debt: Debt with Conversion and Other Options, that requires entities to account for beneficial conversion features and cash conversion features in equity, separately from the host convertible debt or preferred stock; (2) revises the scope exception from derivative accounting in ASC 815-40 for freestanding financial instruments and embedded features that are both indexed to the issuer’s own stock and classified in stockholders’ equity, by removing certain criteria required for equity classification; and (3) revises the guidance in ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, to require entities to calculate diluted earnings per share (EPS) for convertible instruments by using the if-converted method. In addition, entities must presume share settlement for purposes of calculating diluted EPS when an instrument may be settled in cash or shares. For SEC filers, excluding smaller reporting companies, ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. For all other entities, ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities should adopt the guidance as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption and cannot adopt the guidance in an interim reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2020-06 may have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 4. ROYALTY INTEREST
Pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with an unrelated third party dated May 2019, in which the Company sold three oil sands leases located in the southeast portion of the Peace River oil sands area, the Company has a 2.5% gross overriding royalty on all petroleum substances produced the leases. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company earned royalties of $72,796 and $98,460, respectively.
NOTE 5. DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
Derivative liabilities consist of common stock warrants with an exercise price in a different currency than the Company’s functional currency and they are accounted for as separate liabilities measured at their respective fair values as follows:
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | $ | 14,690 | ||
| Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | 658 | |||
| Foreign exchange effect on derivative liability | 178 | |||
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | 15,526 | |||
| Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | (593) | |||
| Foreign exchange effect on derivative liability | (523) | |||
| Balance, June 30, 2024 | $ | 14,410 |
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The fair value of the derivative liabilities has been determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following range of assumptions:
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June 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 | |||
| Volatility | 522.10% | 451.9% | ||
| Expected life | 8.11 – 9.64 years | 0.13 to 9.42 years | ||
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.47% - 4.02% | 3.09% - 3.88% | ||
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
NOTE 6. OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES
During the period June 2006 through January 2007, the Company acquired the rights to multiple oil sands leases within the Peace River area of Alberta, Canada (the “Peace River Properties”). The leases were granted by the Province of Alberta. All the leases were for a 15-year term, required minimum annual lease payments, and granted the Company the right to explore and develop oil sands on the respective leases. On February 22, 2016, the Company acquired an additional 45 oil sands leases by entering into two purchase and sale agreements. The oil sands leases represented 39,680 hectares (98,051 acres) in the Peace River area of Alberta. One of the purchase / sale agreements was with a related party.
On May 14, 2019, the Company sold the shallower oil sands rights on two of its oil sands lease blocks in the Cadotte East area to an unrelated third party, but retained the deeper oil sands rights, including the Debolt-Elkton formations. The Company also retained a 2.5% overriding royalty on all petroleum substances produced from the shallower oil sands rights on those two lease blocks. The Company will continue to pay annual lease fees on those two oil sands lease blocks, but at a rate of 50%, and the unrelated third party will pay the other 50%. On three of its oil sands lease blocks in the Reno area, the Company sold 100% of its interest to an unrelated third party and retained a 2.5% overriding royalty on all petroleum substances produced from those oil sands lease blocks. On those three oil sands lease blocks, the unrelated third party has taken over 100% of the annual lease fees.
On June 11, 2020, the Company sold the shallower oil sands rights on five of its oil sands leases in the Cadotte Central area to an unrelated third party, but retained the deeper oil sands rights, including the Debolt-Elkton formations. The Company also retained a 2.5% overriding royalty on all petroleum substances produced from those oil sands lease blocks. The Company will continue to pay annual lease fees on those two oil sands lease blocks, but at a rate of 50%, and the third party will pay the other 50%.
Throughout 2020, the Company chose to not renew their remaining oil sands leases due to the economic conditions in the Alberta heavy oil sector.
All the Company’s lease interests in the Peace River area are subject to royalties payable to the government of the Province of Alberta. The royalty is calculated using a revenue-less-cost formula. In years prior to the recovery of the project’s capital investment, the royalty is 1% of gross revenue. Once the project costs have been recovered, the royalty is the greater of 1% of gross revenue or 25% of net revenue.
The Company completed drilling four exploratory wells during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Since then, the Company completed several third-party technical reports on its oil sands leases including a prefeasibility study and developed an oil sands exploration program, which it was not able to execute on due to weak conditions in the heavy oil sector.
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NOTE 7. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
During 2007, the Company drilled four wells on its Peace River Property. Total future asset retirement obligations were estimated by management based on the Company’s working interest in its wells and facilities, estimated costs to remediate, reclaim and abandon the wells and facilities and the estimated timing of the costs to be incurred in future periods. The Company estimated the net present value of its total asset retirement obligations to be approximately $214,960, based on an undiscounted total future liability of $225,229 (CDN$293,000). In 2022, the Company transferred its rights and interest in two of the three wells to an unrelated third party, who has assumed all reclamation obligations related to these wells. As a result, the Asset Retirement Obligation has been reduced to reflect the estimated liability for the remaining well of $71,421.
Reclamation expenses for the remaining well are expected to be incurred between 2024 and 2030. The Company used a credit adjusted discount rate of 10% per annum and an inflation rate of 2% to calculate the present value of the asset retirement obligation. Accretion expense of $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, has been recorded in the Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The Company is currently in the process of carrying out abandonment and remediation of its well. Portions of this process have been funded through the federal Site Rehabilitation Program, and as a result, the actual Asset Retirement Obligation costs on this well could be substantially lower than its current value but the actual amount cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
NOTE 8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related party transactions not disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements include:
Deferred Revenue - Royalty Agreement
The Company has negotiated a royalty agreement with a related party by common CEO and director. In exchange for a non-refundable payment of $300,000, the Company intends to provide a royalty stream to this related party based on the gross production of Vanadium Oxide (“Vanadium”) from the company’s the oil sands leases. For each barrel of bitumen produced from the specified oil sands until March 21, 2039, or upon termination of mining, whichever is earlier, the Company will pay a royalty equal to 25 grams of Vanadium per barrel of bitumen produced, multiplied by the price of Vanadium Pentoxide 98% min in-warehouse Rotterdam published on the last business day of the month in which the gross production of bitumen occurred. The $300,000 is recorded as deferred revenue and will be recognized at such time as the Company begins to produce Vanadium.
Notes payable to related party
In December 2015, the Company borrowed $6,553 ($9,000 Canadian) under a note agreement with related parties. The lenders were related parties through an immediate family relationship with officers or directors of the Company and a common director. The note payable bore interest at the Bank of Canada Prime rate plus 1%. The Company could repay the loan and outstanding interest thereon by giving notice to the lender 15 days prior to the anticipated repayment. At June 30, 2024, the effective interest rate on these notes payable was 7.95%. The balance of note payable, including interest, to related parties at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $9,309 and $9,331, respectively. The Company recognized interest expense of $271 and $340 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively, in its Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Consulting fees
Mr. Newton is the President and a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Newton does not bill the Company for his services as President; however, he has a service agreement with the Company. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company recognized consulting expenses of $78,427 and $94,243 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Dr. Michael Ranger is a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Dr. Ranger does not receive compensation for his services as a member of the board; however, he has a service agreement with the Company, including consulting time and expense reimbursement. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company recognized no consulting expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
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NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, we may be exposed to claims and threatened litigation, and use various methods to resolve these matters in a manner that we believe serves the best interest of our shareholders and other constituents. When a loss is probable, we disclose the amount of probable loss, or disclose a range of reasonably possible losses if they are material and we are able to estimate such a range. If we cannot provide an estimate, we explain the factors that prevent us from doing so. We believe the recorded reserves in our consolidated financial statements are adequate in light of the probable and estimable liabilities. We do not presently believe that any claims or litigation will be material to our results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.
Environmental Matters
The Company is engaged in oil and gas exploration and may become subject to certain liabilities as they relate to environmental cleanup of sites or other environmental restoration procedures as they relate to the exploration of oil and gas. Should it be determined that a liability exists with respect to any environmental clean-up or restoration, the liability to cure such a violation could fall upon the Company. No claim has been made, nor is the Company aware of any liability, which it may have, as it relates to any environmental clean-up, restoration or the violation of any rules or regulations relating thereto. Liabilities for expenditures are recorded when environmental assessment and/or remediation is probable, and the costs can be reasonably estimated.
NOTE 10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In accordance with SFAS 165 (ASC 855-10) management has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were available to be issued and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT 99.2
Strata Power Corporation
Interim MD&A – Quarterly Highlights
For the Six Months ended June 30, 2024
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition ("MD&A") and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited financial statements. The financial statements are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, referred to as US GAAP.
Certain statements contained in the MD&A constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date the financial statements were made and readers are advised to consider such forward-looking statements in light of the risks set forth both below and in the Company’s most recent annual report.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to six months ended June 30, 2023.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company had a net income from operations of $5,646 compared to a net loss of $21,997 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a change of $27,644. The primary reasons for the increased net income are a decrease in consulting expense and an increase in miscellaneous income. This is offset by a decrease in royalty income and the change in the fair value of derivative liabilities.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded a gain in the change in fair value of derivative liability of $593. This compares to a gain recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2023 of $6,001. This item is a non-cash item and was recorded in accordance with ASC 850-40-15. This guidance requires entities to evaluate whether an equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to its own stock by assessing the instrument’s contingent exercise provisions and settlement provisions. Instruments not indexed to their own stock fail to meet the scope exception of Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, ASC 815-10-15-74(a), and should be classified as a liability and marked-to-market.
REVENUES
Pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with an unrelated third party, the Company has a 2.5% gross overriding royalty on all petroleum substances produced from three oil sands leases located in the southeast portion of the Peace River oil sands area, that were sold in May, 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company earned royalties of $72,796 and $98,460, respectively.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
There was no discontinued operations activity in 2024 or 2023.
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INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Included in other income (expense) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 is a foreign exchange loss of $1,025. This compares to a foreign exchange gain of $2,684 for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2024, we had $22,609 in cash, a decrease of $31,400 from December 31, 2023. Management estimates that the Company will require approximately $200,000 to fund planned operations for the next twelve months. Therefore, current cash on hand is not sufficient to fund planned operations for 2024. Our policy is to pay all operational expenses when due, provided that the vendor, in the normal course of business, has satisfied all necessary conditions for payment.
Net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $27,000, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $14,634 for the same period in the prior year. The increase in cash used in operating activities was the payment of accounts payable.
Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $2,678 and $1,858, respectively, resulting primarily from the change in the reclamation deposits.
Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0.
We are an exploration stage company with limited operating history, which raises substantial doubt as to our ability to successfully develop profitable business operations and makes an investment in our common shares very risky. We have no long-term debt. We believe that our available cash may not be sufficient to fund our working capital requirements to maintain, explore and develop our property interests for the next twelve months. If capital is not available to fund future operations, we will not be able to pursue our business plan and operations would come to a halt and our common shares could be nearly worthless. We will require substantial additional capital to participate in the development of our properties which have not had any production of oil or natural gas as well as for acquisition and/or development of other producing properties. Because we currently do not have sufficient cash flow from operations, we need to raise additional capital, which may be in the form of loans from current shareholders and/or from private equity offerings. Our ability to access capital will depend on our ability to participate in projects which exhibit exploration, production, and operational success. It will also be dependent upon the status of the capital markets at the time such capital is sought. Should sufficient capital not be available, the development of our business plan could be delayed and, accordingly, the implementation of our business strategy would be adversely affected. In such event it would not be likely that investors would obtain a profitable return on their investments or a return of their investments at all.
We anticipate that we will incur the following expenditures through our current fiscal year:
| · | $25,000 in connection with property lease payments and follow up analysis on the Company’s oil sands properties | |
| · | $175,000 for operating expenses, including working capital, consulting fees, general and administrative, professional, legal and accounting expenses |
In 2024, our capital requirements will mostly be associated with the maintenance of our lease payments to the Crown and general and administrative expenses. Going forward we expect the short-term and long-term funding of our oil and gas operations to be financed primarily through equity issuance in the form of private placements and the exercise of warrants. In addition, we continue to work with potential partners to discuss funding arrangements which would facilitate furtherance of our property interests. We cannot be certain that any required additional financing will be available on terms favorable to us as the risky nature of this enterprise and lack of tangible assets places debt financing beyond the credit-worthiness required by most banks or typical investors of corporate debt until such time as the economic viability of our oil sands properties can be demonstrated. If additional funds are raised by the issuance of our equity securities, existing stockholders will experience dilution of their ownership interest. If adequate funds are not available or not available on acceptable terms, we may be unable to continue, fund expansion, pursue further development or respond to competitive pressures.
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Our financing prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered in establishing a business in the oil and natural gas industries. We have yet to generate substantial revenues from operations. There is nothing at this time on which to base an assumption that our business operations will prove to be successful or that we will be able to operate profitably. Our future operating results will depend on many factors, including:
| · | our ability to raise adequate working capital | |
| · | success of our exploration and development | |
| · | demand for natural gas and oil | |
| · | the level of our competition | |
| · | our ability to attract and maintain key management and employees and | |
| · | our ability to efficiently explore, develop and produce sufficient quantities of marketable natural gas or oil in a highly competitive and speculative environment while maintaining quality and controlling costs |
Volatility of oil and gas prices and markets could make it more difficult for us to achieve profitability and less likely for investors in our common shares to receive a return on their investment. Our ability to achieve profitability is substantially dependent on prevailing prices for natural gas and oil. The amounts and price obtainable for any oil and gas production that we achieve will be affected by market factors beyond our control. If these factors are not favorable over time to our financial interests, it is likely that owners of our common shares could lose their investments. Such factors include:
| · | worldwide or regional demand for energy, which is affected by economic conditions | |
| · | the domestic and foreign supply of natural gas and oil | |
| · | weather conditions | |
| · | domestic and foreign governmental regulations | |
| · | political conditions in natural gas and oil producing regions | |
| · | the ability of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree upon and maintain oil prices and production levels | |
| · | the price and availability of other fuels |
Additionally, due to worldwide economic uncertainty, the availability and cost of funds for production and other expenses have become increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to project. These changes and events may materially affect our financial performance.
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EXHIBIT 99.3
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS - FULL CERTIFICATE
I, Trevor Newton, Chief Executive Officer of Strata Power Corporation Inc., certify the following:
1. Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Strata Power Corporation Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended June 31, 2024.
2. No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respectto the period covered by the interim filings.
3. Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.
4. Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer.
5. Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings.
| a. | designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
| i. | material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and | ||
| ii. | information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
| b. | designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP. |
5.1 Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
5.2 N/A
5.3 N/A
6. Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on April 1, 2024 and ended on June 31, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.
Date: August 14, 2024
(signed) “Trevor Newton”
Trevor Newton
Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT 99.4
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS - FULL CERTIFICATE
I, Trevor Newton, Chief Financial Officer of Strata Power Corporation, certify the following:
1. Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Strata Power Corporation (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended June 30, 2024.
2. No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.
3. Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.
4. Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer.
5. Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings.
| a. | designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
| i. | material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and | ||
| ii. | information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
| b. | designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP. |
5.1 Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
5.2 N/A
5.3 N/A
6. Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on April 1, 2024 and ended on June 30, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer's ICFR.
Date: August 12, 2024
(signed) “Trevor Newton”
Trevor Newton
Chief Financial Officer