Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
In addition to the risk factor set out below and other information set forth in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part 1, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, and future results. The risks described in our Form 10-K are not the only risks that we face. Additional risk and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
If we are not able to successfully negotiate and or structure a recapitalization plan during the standstill period provided for in the Standstill Agreement, it is highly probable that we will by then be in default under our Convertible Notes, which could result in our Lender exercising any or all of its remedies under the Convertible Notes, including the immediate acceleration of all obligations due thereunder.
In connection with the issuance of our Convertible Notes to Lender, we entered into a Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, dated August 11, 2022, with Bluescape (the “Convertible Note Purchase Agreement”), which contains customary affirmative and restrictive covenants, including a covenant against permitting the Company’s unrestricted cash to be less than ten million dollars ($10,000,000) (the “Financial Covenant”). The Convertible Note Purchase Agreement also includes customary events of default, including an event of default tied to any breach of the Financial Covenant. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, Bluescape may declare all outstanding obligations immediately due and payable and take such other actions as set forth in the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement. Such accelerated repayment or other actions may have a negative impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
On November 9, 2023, the Company entered into a standstill agreement with Lender, which will enable the Company, Lender, and other strategic investors to continue to advance discussions toward a resolution for a recapitalization plan for the Company, and the parties have agreed to a period of standstill under the Convertible Notes Purchase Agreement to December 1, 2023, to allow the Company to go below the Financial Covenant. However, if the parties to the standstill agreement are unable to come to a timely resolution of the Company’s capital needs, Bluescape may accelerate the outstanding obligations under the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, which may have a negative impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations or force us into bankruptcy or liquidation. And note that even if we successfully execute on the recapitalization plan, we will still need to raise additional funds over the next year to implement our strategic plan and there can be no assurance that we can raise such funds when required.
Pursuing the recapitalization plan is also time consuming and may distract management from critical operational initiatives, including finalizing the Company’s EPA approval to inject, which could also have a negative impact on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, even if the recapitalization plan is ultimately successful.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable because we do not currently operate any mines subject to the U.S. Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
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