GBT Technologies Inc. 10-K

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Legal Proceedings From time to time, the Company may be involved in various litigation matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business. There is currently no litigation that management believes will have a material impact on the financial position of the Company. Relate to 2022: On December 3, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Discover Growth Fund, LLC (the “Investor”) pursuant to which the Company issued a Senior Secured Redeemable Convertible Debenture (the “Debenture”) of $8,340,000. In connection with the issuance of the Debenture and pursuant to the terms of the SPA, the Company issued a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to acquire up to 225,000 shares of common stock for a term of three years (the “Warrant”) on a cash-only basis at an exercise price of $100 per share with respect to 50,000 Warrant Shares, $75 with respect to 75,000 Warrant Shares and $50 with respect to 100,000 Warrant Shares. The holder may not exercise any portion of the Warrants to the extent that the holder would own more than 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding common stock immediately after exercise. The outstanding principal amount may be 11 converted at any time into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to 95% of the Market Price less $5 (the conversion price is lowered by 10% upon the occurrence of each Triggering Event – the current conversion price is 75% of the Market Price less $5.00). The Market Price is the average of the 5 lowest individual daily volume weighted average prices during the period the Debenture is outstanding. On May 28, 2019, the Investor delivered to the Company a “Notice of Default and Notice of Sale of Collateral” (the “Notice”). On December 23, 2019, in arbitration between the Company and the Investor, an Interim Award was entered in favor of the Investor. On January 31, 2020, the Company was informed that a final award was entered (the “Final Award”). The Final Award affirms that certain sections of the Debenture constitute unenforceable liquidated damages penalties and were stricken. Further, it was determined that the Investor was entitled to recovery of their attorney’s fees. Consequently, the arbitrator awarded Investor an award of $4,034,444 plus interest of 7.25% accrued from May 15, 2019 and costs of $55,613. On February 18, 2020, the Company filed a motion with the United States District Court District of Nevada (the “Nevada Court”) to confirm the Final Award and a motion to consolidate Investor’s application to confirm the Final Award filed in the U.S. District Court of the Virgin Islands (Case No: 3 :20-cv-00012-CVG-RM) (the “Virgin Island Court”). On February 27, 2020, the Nevada Court denied the Company’s motion to confirm the Final Award and motion to consolidate and further decided that the confirmation of the Final Award should be litigated in the Virgin Island Court. As such, on February 27, 2020, the Company filed a Notice of Entry of Order as well as a Motion to Confirm the Arbitration Award, address the outstanding issues regarding whether Investor’s rights are subordinated to other creditors and, thereafter, oversee a commercially reasonable foreclosure sale (Case No: 3 :20-cv-00012-CVG-RM). It was the Company’s position that the Final Award must first be confirmed and all questions regarding the rights of Investor relative to those of other creditors must be determined before any foreclosure sale can proceed. It is further the position of the Company that the previously disclosed foreclosure sale scheduled by Investor is being conducted in a commercially unreasonable manner and that if Discover proceeded forward with the foreclosure sale it did so at its own risk. Nevertheless, on February 28, 2020, Investor advised that it conducted a sale of the Company’s assets. As the date of this report Investor failed to present a deed of sale for the alleged sale that allegedly took place as noticed. The Company filed with Virgin Island Court the motions disputing the validity of the alleged sale. On July 28, 2020, Investor filed in the State of Nevada a motion for attorneys $48,844 and costs $716. The Company filed an answer on August 11, 2020. On October 16, 2020, Investor motion for attorneys $48,844 and costs $716 was denied. This case is still pending with the Federal court and the Court has not taken any substantive action in the matter as of the date of this report. Based on Discover notice in writing of selling all the Company’s assets, the Company intend to invoice Discover for that sale and offset the settlement amount at the end of the year. On January 25, 2024 Virgin Island Court ordered that Final Award is confirmed. As part of its financial review for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company conducted an assessment of the Company’s Accrued Settlement Liability, a balance originally recorded in 2020 in connection with the arbitration award issued in favor of Discover Growth Fund, LLC (“DGF”). On February 28, 2020, DGF conducted a foreclosure sale of the Company’s assets. However, the Company was not provided with an accounting of the sale or details of the proceeds received by DGF. The Company has maintained its position that the foreclosure sale satisfied the arbitration award in full. Additionally, DGF has not taken any action to enforce collection of the liability since the arbitration award was confirmed by the U.S. District Court for the Virgin Islands on January 25, 2024. Accounting Treatment In accordance with ASC 405-20-40-1 (Liabilities - Extinguishment of Liabilities), a liability should be derecognized when it has been extinguished. Extinguishment occurs when the debtor is legally released from the obligation or when the obligation is otherwise settled. Given that: • The Company’s assets were foreclosed and sold by DGF in 2020; • No further collection efforts have been initiated by DGF; • The Company maintains that the foreclosure sale satisfied the judgment; • The Company does not intend to make any payment toward the liability; and • Carrying the liability indefinitely would misrepresent the Company’s financial position, inflating its balance sheet without a true expectation of payment; 12 The Board of Directors approved the write-off of the remaining Accrued Settlement Liability in the amount of $5,755,400, recognizing it as a gain in the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. Financial Statement Impact As a result of this decision, the Company recognized a $5,755,400 gain on extinguishment of liability, which is included in other income in the consolidated statement of operations. The corresponding reduction in liabilities is reflected in the balance sheet under Accrued Settlement Liabilities, reducing the Company’s total liabilities. Going Concern Consideration The Company continues to operate under going concern uncertainty. This write-off does not impact the Company’s assessment of its financial viability, as its ability to continue operations depends on factors including access to financing and future business performance. However, if any party disputes the Company’s position in the future and initiates collection efforts, the Company will defend its position and disclose any developments accordingly. Relate to 2023: On or about July 9, 2021 the Company filed a lawsuit in District Court in Clack County Nevada – Department 19 (Case number A-21-837631-C) against Terry Taylor and TTSG Holdings, Inc for breach of contract, breach of covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Unjust Enrichment and declaratory relief for failure of providing consulting services per contract they entered. The Company is demanding the return of 240,000 shares issued, return of the $5,000 payments, recission of the consulting agreement, and attorney’s fees and costs. As Terry Taylor and TTSG Holdings failed to appear to a notice of deposition, the Company filed for a summary judgment. On January 20, 2023 the court issued a $708,821 writ of execution against Terry Taylor and TTSG. As of filing date, the Company has not collected any amount issued by the Court from Terry Taylor and TTSG. Stock Loan Receivable On January 8, 2019, the Company entered into a Stock Pledge Agreement with Latin American Exchange Latinex Casa de Cambio, S.A., a Costa Rica corporation (“Latinex”), to provide that Latinex may maintain its required regulatory capital as required by various regulators. The Company pledged 4,006 restricted shares of its common stock valued at $7,610,147 (based on the closing price on the grant date) for three years for an annual payment of $375,000 paid in quarterly installments of $93,750. In lieu of cash payment, Latinex may pay the Company in virtual currency of WISE Network S.A. valued at a 50% discount of its offering price of $10 per token. In the event that Latinex’s required capital has decreased below $5,000,000, Latinex is permitted to sell the pledged shares of common stock only in an amount to ensure that Latinex can satisfy the required capital levels. The Company must consent to such sale of the shares of common stock, which may not be unreasonably withheld. Upon expiration of the agreement, the remaining shares of common stock shall be returned to the Company free and clear of all liens. The Company recorded the value of these shares of common stock as a stock loan receivable which is presented as a contra-equity account in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2019, the Company wrote off the accrued interest income as Latinex did not perform any payment and the Company has no mean to enforce this payment. Latinex agreed in principle to return the pledged 4,006 restricted shares to the Company for cancellation. The 4,006 restricted shares have not yet been returned to the Company as of December 31, 2024. 13 Metaverse Agreements On June 10, 2022, the Company, entered into a Joint Venture and Territorial License Agreement (the “Metaverse Agreement”) with Ildar Gainulin and Maria Belova (collectively, the “Licensor”). Under the Metaverse Agreement, the parties formed Metaverse Kit Corp., a Nevada corporation (“Metaverse Kit”). The purpose of Metaverse Kit was to develop, maintain and support source codes for its proprietary technologies and comprehensive platform that combines a core virtual reality platform and an extended set of real-world functions to provide a metaverse experience initially within the area of sports and then expanding into virtual worlds of entertainment, live events, gaming, communications and other cross over product opportunities (the “Meta Portfolio”). Under the Metaverse Agreement, Licensor agreed to provide Metaverse Kit with the licensed technology and expertise. In connection therewith, the parties entered an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Metaverse APA”) concurrently with the Metaverse Agreement whereby Licensor sold Metaverse Kit all source codes pertaining to the Meta Portfolio. Further, Licensor provided an exclusive license to Metaverse Kit throughout the world for the invented product/service and the related platforms relating to the Meta Portfolio and to use the know how to develop, manufacture, sell, market and distribute the Meta Portfolio throughout the world. The Company was required to contribute 500,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company (“GBT Shares”) to Metaverse Kit. Licensor and the Company were to each own 50% of Metaverse Kit. The Company pledged its 50% ownership in Metaverse Kit to Igor 1 Corp. to secure a convertible note held by Igor 1 Corp. The Company was to appoint two directors and Licensor was allowed to appoint one director of Metaverse Kit. In addition, Metaverse Kit, Licensor and Elentina Group, LLC (“Elentina”) entered into a Consulting Agreements in which IGBM and Elentina, each were engaged to provide services for $25,000 per month payable quarterly which Metaverse Kit has the option to pay in shares of common stock calculated by the amount owed divided by the Company’s 10-day VWAP. Licensor and Elentina were to provide services in connection with the development of the business as well as Metaverse Kit’s capital raising efforts. The term of the Consulting Agreement was two years. The closing of the Metaverse Agreement occurred on June 13, 2022. On March 14, 2023, the Company received a counter signed Settlement Agreement and Release by Licensor dated March 2, 2023 (“Settlement Agreement”). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the parties agreed that Metaverse Agreement, the Metaverse APA and the Consulting Agreement are void and cancelled. Licensor agreed to pay $5,000 to the Company as settlement payment and surrender their shares in Metaverse Kit. ITEM 4. MINE SAFERY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. PART II