AMERICAN BATTERY MATERIALS, INC. 10-Q

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements.” Except for the historical information contained herein, this report contains forward-looking statements (identified by the words “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “believe,” “hope,” “strategy” and similar expressions), which are based on our current expectations and speak only as of the date made. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those discussed under Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2022, and those described herein that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements, and the following: ● Our limited operating history with our business model; ● The limited financing currently available to us. We may in the near future have a number of obligations that we will be unable to meet without generating additional income or raising additional capital; ● Further cost reductions or curtailment in future operations due to our low cash balance and negative cash flow; ● Our ability to effect a financing transaction to fund our operations which could adversely affect the value of our stock; ● Our limited cash resources may not be sufficient to fund continuing losses from operations; ● The failure of our products and services to achieve market acceptance; and ● The inability to compete in our market, especially against established industry competitors with greater market presence and financial resources. The following discussion and analysis provides information that our management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our results of operations and financial condition, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes that appear elsewhere in this report. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis is a supplement to our financial statements, including notes, referenced elsewhere in this Annual Report, and is provided to enhance your understanding of our operations and financial condition. Due to rounding, some parts of this discussion may not sum or calculate precisely to the totals and percentages provided in the tables. Overview American Battery Materials, Inc. (formerly BoxScore Brands, Inc.) (the “ Company ”) is a US based renewable energy company focused on the extraction, refinement and distribution of technical minerals in an environmentally responsible manner. The Company formerly developed, marketed and distributed various self-serve electronic kiosks and mall/airport co-branded islands throughout North America. Due to the nationwide shutdown related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company spent a portion of 2020 restructuring and retiring certain corporate debt and obligations, and focusing on implementing a new operational direction. Through the corporate reorganization and repositioning process, the Company found itself with the unique opportunity to expand its management team and acquire mining claims that historically reported high levels of Lithium and other tech minerals. The Company hired and affiliated itself with industry veterans that bring decades of experience, credibility and relationships. 13 On November 5, 2021, the Company acquired the rights to 102 Federal Mining Claims located in the Lisbon Valley of Utah for $100,000. The acquisition was driven by historical mineral data from seven (7) existing wells with brine aquifer access. We have not yet commenced any mining operations, and we are an Exploration Stage Company, as defined in Regulation S-K, Subpart 1300 (“ Regulation S-K 1300 ”). An independent third-party technical report indicated that further investment and development in the claims was warranted, although no determination has been made whether we have any reserves of minerals. Similarly, no determined has been made whether mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted. We have no reserves as defined by Regulation S-K 1300. On October 20, 2022 the Company, following receipt of written approval from stockholders acting without a meeting and holding at least the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting, filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation to (i) change the name of the Company to “AMERICAN BATTERY MATERIALS, INC.” (the “ Name Change ”); and, (ii) increase the total number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, from 600,000,000 to 4,500,000,000 (the “ Authorized Share Increase ”). The Name Change was processed by FINRA and was effective on May 1, 2023, at which time the Company’s trading symbol was also changed to BLTH. The Authorized Share Increase was effective as of October 20, 2022. On October 20, 2022, in addition to the Name Change and the Authorized Share Increase, the holder of 63.86% of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of the Company entitled to vote took action by written consent and without a meeting, pursuant to Delaware General Corporate Law Section 228, and adopted and approved the following actions: 1. Future amendment of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to implement a decrease in the authorized shares of the Company’s Common Stock from 4,500,000,000 to a number of not less than 10,000,000 and not more than 2,000,000,000 (the “ Authorized Share Reduction ”), at any time prior to October 20, 2023 (the “ Anniversary Date ”), with the Board having the discretion to determine whether or not the Authorized Share Reduction is to be effected, and if effected, the exact number of the Authorized Share Reduction within the above range. 2. Future amendment of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to implement a reverse stock split of the Company’s Common Stock by a ratio of not less than 1-for-10 and not more than 1-for-1,000, (the “ Reverse Split ”), at any time prior to the Anniversary Date, with the Board having the discretion to determine whether or not the Reverse Split is to be effected, and if effected, the exact ratio for the Reverse Split within the above range. Results of Operations Three months ended March 31, 2023 Compared to Three months ended March 31, 2022 Revenue For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no revenue. Operating Expenses General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were $446,476, an increase of $320,404 or 254%, compared to $126,072 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to an increase in professional fees. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company activated consulting teams to pursue additional land acquisitions, and to begin the State and Federal permitting process for project development work. In addition, the Company initiated construction strategies based on reports from RESPEC, the Company’s engineering partner, for geological modeling and drill entry design and related planning. Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded a gain on the change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $211,345. The underlying convertible notes were converted during the fourth quarter of 2022, resulting in no derivative liabilities during the three months ended March 31, 2023. 14 Gain on settlement of liabilities During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded a gain on settlement of liabilities of $67,984, consisting of $7,008 in principal and $60,976 in interest forgiven by creditors. No such transactions were noted during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Interest Expense Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023, was $10,154, as compared to $189,047 during the three months ended March 31, 2022 due to the aforementioned conversion of convertible notes payable during the fourth quarter of 2022. Net Loss As a result of the foregoing, the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023, was $388,646 as compared to the net loss of $103,774 during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Liquidity and Capital Resources The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Company had net loss of $388,646 during the three months ended March 31, 2023, has accumulated losses totaling $18,243,483, and has a working capital deficit of $1,600,058 as of March 31, 2023. These factors, among others, indicate that the Company may be unable to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties. The Company will need to raise additional financing in order to fund its operations for the next 12 months, and to allow the Company to continue the development of its business plans and satisfy its obligations on a timely basis. Should additional financing not be available, the Company will have to negotiate with its lenders to extend the repayment dates of its indebtedness. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully restructure its debt obligations in the event it fails to obtain additional financing. Cash Flows from Operating Activities During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company used $317,613 of cash in operating activities as a result of the Company’s net loss of $388,646, increased by gain on debt settlement of $67,984 and offset by net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $139,017. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company used $123,150 of cash in operating activities as a result of the Company’s net loss of $103,774, increased by gain on change in fair market value of derivative liability of $211,345, and offset by share-based compensation of $525 and net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $191,444. Cash Flows from Investing Activities During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no investing activities. Cash flows from Financing Activities During the three months ended March 31, 2023, financing activities provided $1,314,000, resulting from $1,125,000 in proceeds from convertible notes, and $189,000 in proceeds from the exercise of warrants. 15 During the three months ended March 31, 2022, financing activities provided $225,000, resulting from $300,000 in proceeds from convertible notes, offset by $75,000 in repayments of convertible notes. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, an effect on its financial condition, financial statements, revenues or expenses. Inflation Although the Company’s operations are influenced by general economic conditions, it does not believe that inflation had a material effect on its results of operations during the last two years as it is generally able to pass the increase in material and labor costs to its customers or absorb them as it improves the efficiency of its operations. Critical Accounting Policies The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2023 describe the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and be based on events different from those assumptions. Future events and their effects cannot be predicted with certainty; estimating therefore, requires the exercise of judgment. Thus, accounting estimates change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired or as additional information is obtained. The following critical accounting policies are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements: Fair Value of Financial Instruments For certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term debt, the carrying amounts approximate their fair values due to their short maturities. ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows: ● Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. The Company considers active markets as those in which transactions for the assets or liabilities occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis ● Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. This category includes those derivative instruments that the Company values using observable market data. Substantially all of these inputs are observable in the marketplace throughout the term of the derivative instruments, can be derived from observable data, or supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. ● Level 3: Measured based on prices or valuation models that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and less observable from objective sources (i.e. supported by little or no market activity). Level 3 instruments include derivative warrant instruments. The Company does not have sufficient corroborating evidence to support classifying these assets and liabilities as Level 1 or Level 2. 16 Derivative Financial Instruments The Company evaluates its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. Certain warrants issued by the Company contain terms that result in the warrants being classified as derivative liabilities for accounting purposes. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair market value and then is revalued at each reporting date, with changes in fair value reported in the consolidated statement of operations. The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Not required for smaller reporting companies.