UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2022
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the transition period from _____________ to _____________
Commission
File No. 000-33383
CREEK
ROAD MINERS, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
98-0357690
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2700
Homestead Road , Park City , UT
84098
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(Zip
Code)
(435)
900-1949
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each Class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name
of each Exchange on which registered
N/A
N/A
N/A
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule
405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated
filer ☐
Non-accelerated
filer ☒
Smaller
reporting company ☒
Emerging
growth company ☐
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No
☒
Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.
Title
of Class
Number
of Shares Outstanding on May 9, 2022
Common
Stock, $0.0001 par value
12,205,408
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
PART
I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
2
Item
2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
29
Item
3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
38
Item
4.
Controls and Procedures
38
PART
II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item
1.
Legal Proceedings
39
Item
1A.
Risk Factors
39
Item
2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
39
Item
3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
39
Item
4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
39
Item
6.
Exhibits
40
SIGNATURES
41
1
PART
1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Creek
Road Miners, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31,
December 31,
2022
2021
(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,121,899
$ 2,785,188
Accounts receivable,
121
427
Prepaid expenses
164,163
107,749
Deposits on mining equipment
6,905,420
7,613,230
Inventory
16,818
18,725
Cryptocurrency
532,736
302,654
Total current assets
8,741,157
10,827,973
Other assets:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $ 253,656 and $ 89,136 , respectively
4,173,772
2,226,360
Right of use asset, net of accumulated amortization of $ 307,396 and $ 299,583 respectively
119,522
127,335
Deposits and other assets
18,201
18,201
Total assets
$ 13,052,652
$ 13,199,869
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$ 932,507
$ 801,747
Accrued interest and expenses – related parties
2,435,753
2,231,558
Lease liability, current portion
35,248
33,977
Secured convertible debenture – related party
2,496,850
2,500,000
Current liabilities associated with discontinued operations
463,645
472,029
Total current liabilities
6,364,003
6,039,311
Non-current liabilities:
Lease liability, long term portion
91,885
101,116
Secured convertible debenture – related party
2,496,850
2,500,000
SBA/PPP loans payable
149,900
361,595
Total non-current liabilities
2,738,635
2,962,711
Total liabilities
9,102,638
9,002,022
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock; 5,000,000 shares authorized:
Series A convertible preferred stock; $ 0.0001 par value; 500,000 shares authorized;
219,238 and 223,964 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
22
22
Series B convertible preferred stock; $ 0.0001 par value; 20,000 shares authorized;
2,300 and 3,720 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
—
—
Series C convertible preferred stock; $ 0.0001 par value; 15,000 shares authorized;
7,880 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
1
1
Preferred
stock, value
Common stock; $ 0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;
11,439,805 and 8,191,382 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
1,144
819
Additional paid-in capital
54,347,791
51,506,854
Accumulated deficit
( 50,398,944 )
( 47,309,849 )
Total stockholders’ equity
3,950,014
4,197,847
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 13,052,652
$ 13,199,869
See
notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
2
Creek
Road Miners, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
2022
2021
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
2021
Revenue:
Cryptocurrency mining
$ 343,055
$ —
eCommerce
42,059
172,698
Total revenue
385,114
172,698
Operating costs and expenses:
Cryptocurrency mining costs (exclusive of depreciation
and amortization shown below)
386,342
—
eCommerce costs
17,478
75,199
Depreciation and amortization
164,520
4,955
Stock based compensation
1,923,105
1,847,556
General and administrative
932,861
1,067,891
Impairment of mined cryptocurrency
106,105
—
Total operating expenses
3,530,411
2,995,601
Loss from operations
( 3,145,297 )
( 2,822,903 )
Other income (expense):
PPP loan forgiveness
197,662
—
Interest expense
( 148,064 )
( 224,092 )
Other income
—
—
Total other income (expense)
49,598
( 224,092 )
Loss from operations before provision for income taxes
( 3,095,699 )
( 3,046,995 )
Provision for income taxes
—
—
Loss from continuing operations
( 3,095,699 )
( 3,046,995 )
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
6,604
578,120
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
—
—
Net income from discontinued operations
6,604
578,120
Net loss
$ ( 3,089,095 )
$ ( 2,468,875 )
Dividends on preferred stock
( 99,510 )
( 56,898 )
Earnings attributable to common stockholders
$ ( 3,188,605 )
$ ( 2,525,773 )
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, basic and diluted
$ ( 0.34 )
$ ( 0.89 )
Earnings per share from discontinued operations, basic and diluted
$ —
$ 0.17
Earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted
$ ( 0.34 )
$ ( 0.72 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted
9,427,905
3,506,752
See
notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
3
Creek
Road Miners, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Interest
Deficit
Series
A Preferred Stock Par value $0.0001
Series
B Preferred Stock Par value $0.0001
Series
C Preferred Stock Par value $0.0001
Common
Stock Par value $0.0001
Additional
Paid In
Accumulated
Non-controlling
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Interest
Deficit
Balance,
December 31, 2020
173,993
$ 17
-
$ -
-
$ -
3,506,752
$ 351
$ 23,206,367
$ ( 30,039,146 )
$ ( 12,498 )
$ ( 6,844,909 )
Stock
based compensation
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
97,425
-
-
97,425
Warrants
issued for services
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,562,881
-
-
1,562,881
Issuance
of series A preferred stock to settle accrued liabilities and compensation
43,300
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
433,880
-
-
433,884
Issuance
of series B preferred stock and warrants, net
-
-
2,000
1
-
-
-
-
1,724,999
-
-
1,725,000
Dividend
on Series A preferred stock
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 56,898 )
-
-
( 56,898 )
Net
loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 2,468,875 )
-
( 2,468,875 )
Balance,
March 31, 2021
217,293
$ 21
2,000
$ 1
-
$ -
3,506,752
$ 351
$ 26,968,654
$ ( 32,508,021 )
$ ( 12,498 )
$ ( 5,551,492 )
Series
A Preferred Stock
Par value $0.0001
Series
B Preferred Stock Par value $0.0001
Series
C Preferred Stock Par value $0.0001
Common
Stock
Par value $0.0001
Additional
Paid In
Accumulated
Non-controlling
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Interest
Deficit
Balance,
December 31, 2021
223,964
$ 22
3,720
$ -
7,880
$ 1
8,191,382
$ 819
$ 51,506,854
$ ( 47,309,849 )
$ -
$ 4,197,847
Warrants
issued for services
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
109,383
-
-
109,383
Exercise
of warrants
-
-
-
-
-
-
600,000
60
899,940
-
-
900,000
Replacement
warrants issued
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,608,000
-
-
1,608,000
Exercise
of stock options
-
-
-
-
-
-
185,216
19
( 19 )
-
-
-
Issuance
of common stock for services
-
-
-
-
-
-
30,000
3
44,997
-
-
45,000
Issuance
of series A preferred stock to settle compensation
16,072
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
160,718
-
-
160,720
Issuance
of series B preferred stock to settle liabilities
-
-
112
-
-
-
-
-
111,459
-
-
111,459
Conversion
of series A preferred stock to common
( 20,798 )
( 2 )
-
-
-
-
1,188,456
119
( 117 )
-
-
-
Conversion
of series B preferred stock to common
-
-
( 1,532 )
-
-
-
1,208,751
120
( 120 )
-
-
-
Conversion
of secured convertible debenture to Common stock
-
-
-
-
-
-
36,000
4
6,296
-
-
6,300
Dividend
on Series A preferred stock
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 66,763 )
-
-
( 66,763 )
Dividend
on Series B preferred stock
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 32,837 )
-
-
( 32,837 )
Net
loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 3,089,095 )
-
( 3,089,095 )
Balance,
March 31, 2022
219,238
$ 22
2,300
$ -
7,880
$ 1
11,439,805
$ 1,144
$ 54,347,791
$ ( 50,398,944 )
$ -
$ 3,950,014
See
notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
4
Creek
Road Miners, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
2022
2021
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
2021
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net loss
$ ( 3,089,095 )
$ ( 2,468,875 )
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
164,520
4,955
Accretion of debt discount
—
70,180
Amortization of lease right
( 148 )
( 500 )
Stock based compensation
1,923,105
2,094,190
Impairment of cryptocurrency
106,105
—
PPP loan forgiveness
( 197,662 )
—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
307
33,452
Prepaid expenses
( 56,414 )
( 302,292 )
Inventory
1,906
( 68,339 )
Cryptocurrency, net of mining fees
( 336,187 )
—
Current assets associated with discontinued operations
—
226,988
Security deposits
—
102
Assets associated with discontinued operations
—
( 231,294 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
446,413
153,878
Accrued and unpaid dividends on preferred stock
( 99,600 )
( 56,898 )
Liabilities associated with discontinued operations
( 8,384 )
( 640,587 )
Net cash used in operating activities
( 1,145,134 )
( 1,185,040 )
Cash flow from investing activities:
Deposits on mining equipment, net
707,810
—
Purchase of property and equipment
( 2,111,932 )
—
Net cash used in investing activities
( 1,404,122 )
—
Cash flow from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of series B preferred stock and warrants, net
—
1,725,000
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants
900,000
—
Proceeds (paydown) of SBA/PPP loans payable
( 14,033 )
197,662
Net cash provided by financing activities
885,967
1,922,662
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
( 1,663,289 )
737,622
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
2,785,188
1,897,703
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$ 1,121,899
$ 2,635,325
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes
$ —
$ —
Cash paid for interest
$ —
$ —
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activity:
Issuance of series A preferred stock to settle accrued liabilities and compensation
$ 160,720
$ 433,880
Issuance of series B preferred stock to settle accrued liabilities
$ 111,459
$ —
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock
$ 239
$ —
Conversion of secured convertible debentures to common stock
$ 6,300
$ —
See
notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
5
Creek
Road Miners, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Three
Months Ended March 31, 2022
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization, Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation
Organization
Creek
Road Miners, Inc. (formerly known as Wizard Brands, Inc., Wizard Entertainment, Inc., Wizard World, Inc., and GoEnergy, Inc.) was incorporated
in Delaware on May 2, 2001. Prior to cryptocurrency mining operations that began in October 2021, the Company produced live and virtual
pop culture conventions and events and sold a gelatin machine and related consumables (known collectively as “legacy operations”).
All legacy operations were discontinued during 2021. The Company operates an eCommerce site selling pop culture memorabilia and will
evaluate whether to continue the eCommerce operations in 2022.
Nature
of Business
Cryptocurrency
Mining
We
currently generate substantially all our revenue through cryptocurrency we earn through our mining activities, which we may
strategically hold or sell at beneficial prices and times. We currently mine and hold Bitcoin exclusively. We plan to hold our mined
Bitcoin in excess of our operating and capital expenditure needs until the next halving event (expected to occur around March 2024),
which we believe will lead to an increase in the market price of Bitcoin, other than for such sales of Bitcoin as determine to be
necessary to fund operating or capital expenses, such as our purchase commitments for additional miners from Bitmain. While we do
not have the intention of mining any other cryptocurrencies in the near future, we may expand our mining operations to include
additional crypto assets if, after evaluation of the financial merits of such crypto assets based on a number of factors, including
the anticipated profitability and price stability of such crypto assets and the ability and cost of our existing miners to mine for
such digital assets, we determine that such additional crypto assets are reasonably likely to result in better margin than Bitcoin.
Our mining operations commenced on October 24, 2021. We use special cryptocurrency mining computers (known as “miners”)
to solve complex cryptographic algorithms to support the Bitcoin blockchain and, in return, receive Bitcoin as our reward. Miners
measure their processing power, which is known as “hashing” power, in terms of the number of hashing algorithms solved
(or “hashes”) per second, which is the miner’s “hash rate.” We participate in mining pools that pool
the resources of groups of miners and split cryptocurrency rewards earned according to the “hashing” capacity each miner
contributes to the mining pool.
Mining
Equipment
All
of the miners we operate were manufactured by Bitmain, and incorporate application-specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) chips
specialized to solve blocks on the Bitcoin blockchains using the 256-bit secure hashing algorithm (“SHA-256”) in return for
Bitcoin cryptocurrency rewards. In October 2021 we put 156 Bitmain S19J Pro miners into production, and added another 84 into production
in December 2021. In March 2022 we received 270 Bitmain S19 miners but as of March 31, 2022 they had yet to be placed into production.
As of March 31, 2022, we had 240 Bitmain S19J Pro miners with 24 Ph/s of hashing capacity in production, we had received 270 Bitmain
S19 miners with 24.3 Ph/s of hashing capacity not yet placed into production, and had deposits for an additional 870 miners with 111.1
Ph/s hashing capacity to be delivered in 2022 as follows:
●
270
Bitmain S19J Pro (100 Th/s per miner, total 27 Ph/s hashing capacity) delivered in April 2022
●
600
Bitmain S19XP (140 Th/s per miner, total 84 Ph/s hashing capacity) delivery expected July through December 2022
After
the delivery of the miners above we will have a total of 1,380 miners with 159.3 Ph/s of hashing capacity.
The
purchase commitment for undelivered miners as of March 31, 2022 totals $ 9,378,300 , including $ 6,203,100 paid as deposits as of March
31, 2022, and the remaining $ 3,175,200 due to be paid monthly from the proceeds of the sale of earned Bitcoin during the year ending
December 31, 2022 or, if necessary or advisable, with earned Bitcoin to the extent that the vendor accepts Bitcoin as a form of payment
or from additional capital raising, which may be debt or equity, or a combination thereof pursuant to a private or public offering, with
the last payment scheduled to occur on November 10, 2022.
6
Mobile
Data Centers
We
utilize mobile data centers to house our miners. Our mobile data centers are located close to natural gas wellheads. We use natural gas
to power a mobile turbine that produces electricity that, in turn, is used to power our miners.
Mining
Results
The
Company measures its operations by the number and U.S. Dollar (US$) value of the cryptocurrency rewards it earns from its cryptocurrency
mining activities. The following table presents additional information regarding our cryptocurrency mining operations:
Schedule
of Cryptocurrency Mining Operations
Quantity of Bitcoin
US$ Amounts
Balance September 30, 2021
—
$ —
Revenue recognized from cryptocurrency mined
6.7
369,804
Mining pool operating fees
( 0.1 )
( 7,398 )
Impairment of cryptocurrencies
—
( 59,752 )
Balance December 31, 2021
6.6
$ 302,654
Revenue recognized from cryptocurrency mined
8.3
343,055
Mining pool operating fees
( 0.2 )
( 6,868 )
Impairment of cryptocurrencies
—
( 106,105 )
Balance March 31, 2022
14.7
$ 532,736
Factors
Affecting Profitability
Our
business is heavily dependent on the market price of Bitcoin. The prices of cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin, have experienced
substantial volatility. Further affecting the industry, and particularly for the Bitcoin blockchain, the cryptocurrency reward for solving
a block is subject to periodic incremental halving. Halving is a process designed to control the overall supply and reduce the risk of
inflation in cryptocurrencies using a Proof-of-Work consensus algorithm. At a predetermined block, the mining reward is cut in half,
hence the term “halving”. For Bitcoin the reward was initially set at 50 Bitcoin currency rewards per block. The Bitcoin
blockchain has undergone halving three times since its inception as follows: (1) on November 28, 2012 at block 210,000; (2) on July 9,
2016 at block 420,000; and (3) on May 11, 2020 at block 630,000, when the reward was reduced to its current level of 6.25 Bitcoin per
block. The next halving for the Bitcoin blockchain is anticipated to occur in March 2024 at block 840,000, when the reward will be reduced
to 3.125 Bitcoin per block. This process will reoccur until the total amount of Bitcoin currency rewards issued reaches 21 million and
the theoretical supply of new Bitcoin is exhausted. Many factors influence the price of Bitcoin, and potential increases or decreases
in prices in advance of, or following, a future halving is unknown.
We
plan to hold our mined Bitcoin until the next halving event (expected to occur around March 2024), which we believe will lead to an increase
in the market price of Bitcoin, other than for such sales of Bitcoin as determine to be necessary to fund operating or capital expenses,
such as our purchase commitments for additional miners from Bitmain.
Government
Regulation
Cryptocurrency
is increasingly becoming subject to governmental regulation, both in the U.S. and internationally. State and local regulations also may
apply to our activities and other activities in which we may participate in the future. Numerous regulatory bodies have shown an interest
in regulating blockchain or cryptocurrency activities. For example, on March 9, 2022 President Biden signed an executive order on cryptocurrencies.
While the executive order does not mandate any specific regulations, it instructs various federal agencies to consider potential regulatory
measures, including the evaluation of the creation of a U.S. Central Bank digital currency. Future changes to existing regulations or
entirely new regulations may affect our business in ways it is not presently possible for us to predict with any reasonable degree of
reliability. As the regulatory and legal environment evolves, we may become subject to new laws and regulation which may affect our mining
and other activities. For additional discussion regarding our belief about the potential risks existing and future regulation pose to
our business, see the Section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2021.
7
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information
and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant
to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 included herein was derived
from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures, including notes, required by
GAAP.
In
the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to
fairly present the Company’s financial position and results of operations for the interim periods reflected. Except as noted, all
adjustments contained herein are of a normal recurring nature. Results of operations for the fiscal periods presented herein are not
necessarily indicative of fiscal year-end results.
Note
2. Going Concern Analysis
Historically,
we have relied upon cash from financing activities to fund substantially all of the cash requirements of our activities and have incurred
significant losses and experienced negative cash flow. The Company had net losses from continuing operations of $ 3,095,699 ,
and $ 3,046,995 ,
for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We cannot predict if we will be profitable. We may continue to incur
losses for an indeterminate period of time and may be unable to achieve profitability. An extended period of losses and negative
cash flow may prevent us from successfully operating and expanding our business. We may be unable to achieve or sustain profitability on a quarterly or annual basis. On March 31, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $ 1.1
million and working capital of approximately
$ 2.4 million.
We
have evaluated the significance of these conditions in relation to our ability to meet our obligations, which has raised substantial
doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. However, the Company believes that the effects of the sale
of its legacy operations during 2021, and the entrance into cryptocurrency mining operations that began in October 2021, will guide the
Company in a positive direction as we continue to strive to attain profitability, but there is no absolute certainty that profitability
can be achieved.
Additionally,
if necessary, management believes that both related parties (management and members of the Board of Directors of the Company) and potential
external sources of debt and/or equity financing may be obtained based on management’s history of being able to raise capital from
both internal and external sources. However, although there have been recent external source financings, there is no absolute certainty
that any such external source or related-party financing can be obtained in the future. Therefore, the accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.
The
consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification
of assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the matters discussed herein. While the Company believes
in the viability of management’s strategy to obtain debt and/or equity financing, generate sufficient revenue, and control costs,
there can be no assurances to that effect. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the ability to
obtain debt and/or equity financing, generate sufficient revenues, and to control operating expenses.
Note
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles
of Consolidation
The
accompanying financial statements are consolidated and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
These
estimates and assumptions include estimates for reserves of uncollectible accounts, accruals for potential liabilities, assumptions made
in valuing equity instruments issued for services or acquisitions, and realization of deferred tax assets.
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Reclassification
Certain
prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Concentration
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist of cash and cash equivalents. The Company
places its cash with high quality financial institutions and at times may exceed the FDIC $ 250,000 insurance limit. The Company does
not anticipate incurring any losses related to these credit risks.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
(Bitcoin) is included in current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The classification of cryptocurrencies as a
current asset has been made after the Company’s consideration of the significant consistent daily trading volume on readily available
cryptocurrency exchanges and the absence of limitations or restrictions on Company’s ability to sell Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies
awarded to the Company through its mining activities are accounted for in connection with the Company’s revenue recognition policy
disclosed below. Cryptocurrencies held are accounted for as intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. An intangible asset with
an indefinite useful life is not amortized but assessed for impairment annually, or more frequently, when events or changes in circumstances
occur indicating that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived asset is impaired. Impairment exists when the carrying amount
exceeds its fair value, which is measured using the quoted price of the cryptocurrency at the time its fair value is being measured.
In testing for impairment, the Company has the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely
than not that an impairment exists. If it is determined that it is not more likely than not that an impairment exists, a quantitative
impairment test is not necessary. If the Company concludes otherwise, it is required to perform a quantitative impairment test. To the
extent an impairment loss is recognized, the loss establishes the new cost basis of the asset. Subsequent reversal of impairment losses
is not permitted. Cryptocurrencies awarded to the Company through its mining activities are included within operating activities on the
accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived
assets are comprised of intangible assets and property and equipment. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. An estimate of undiscounted future cash
flows produced by the asset, or the appropriate grouping of assets, is compared to the carrying value to determine whether an impairment
exists, pursuant to the provisions of FASB ASC 360-10 “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets
to Be Disposed Of”. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured based on quoted market prices in active markets,
if available. If quoted market prices are not available, the estimate of fair value is based on various valuation techniques, including
a discounted value of estimated future cash flows and fundamental analysis. The Company reports an asset to be disposed of at the lower
of its carrying value or its estimated net realizable value.
Property
and equipment
Property
and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 3 to 9 years .
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful lives of the related assets, or the lease term. Expenditures for
maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred while renewals and betterments are capitalized. Gains and losses on disposals
are included in the consolidated statements of operations.
Management
assesses the carrying value of property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may
not be recoverable. If there is indication of impairment, management prepares an estimate of future cash flows expected to result from
the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment
loss is recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value.
Leases
The
Company accounts for leases in accordance with the provisions of ASC 842, Leases. This standard requires lessees to recognize on the
balance sheet assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. The recognition, measurement, and presentation
of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee will depend primarily on its classification as a finance or operating lease.
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We
determine if an arrangement contains a lease at inception. Right of use (“ROU”) assets represent our right to use an underlying
asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and
liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the estimated present value of lease payments over the lease term.
Our
leases consist of leaseholds on office space. We utilized a portfolio approach in determining our discount rate. The portfolio approach
takes into consideration the range of the term, the range of the lease payments, the category of the underlying asset and our estimated
incremental borrowing rate, which is derived from information available at the lease commencement date, in determining the present value
of lease payments. We also give consideration to our recent debt issuances as well as publicly available data for instruments with similar
characteristics when calculating our incremental borrowing rates.
We
recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We recognize variable lease payments in the period
in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. Variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate are initially measured
using the index or rate at the commencement date, otherwise variable lease payments are recognized in the period incurred.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company accounts for revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The underlying principle of ASC 606 is
to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected.
Revenues
are recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to a customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration
that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The Company applies the following five steps in order to determine
the appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized as we fulfill our obligations under each of our agreements:
●
identify
the contract with a customer;
●
identify
the performance obligations in the contract;
●
determine
the transaction price;
●
allocate
the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract; and
●
recognize
revenue as the performance obligation is satisfied.
The
Company has entered into digital asset mining pools by executing contracts with the mining pool operators to provide computing power
to the mining pool. The contracts are terminable at any time by either party and the Company’s enforceable right to compensation
only begins when the Company provides computing power to the mining pool operator. In exchange for providing computing power, the Company
is entitled to a fractional share of the fixed cryptocurrency award the mining pool operator receives (less digital asset transaction
fees to the mining pool operator which are recorded as a component of cost of revenues) for successfully adding a block to the blockchain.
The Company’s fractional share is based on the proportion of computing power the Company contributed to the mining pool operator
to the total computing power contributed by all mining pool participants in solving the current algorithm.
Providing
computing power in digital asset transaction verification services is an output of the Company’s ordinary activities. The provision
of providing such computing power is the only performance obligation in the Company’s contracts with mining pool operators. The
transaction consideration the Company receives, if any, is noncash consideration, which the Company measures at fair value on the date
received, which is not materially different than the fair value at contract inception or the time the Company has earned the award from
the pools. The consideration is all variable. Because it is not probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur,
the consideration is constrained until the mining pool operator successfully places a block (by being the first to solve an algorithm)
and the Company receives confirmation of the consideration it will receive, at which time revenue is recognized. There is no significant
financing component in these transactions.
Fair
value of the cryptocurrency award received is determined using the market rate of the related cryptocurrency at the time of receipt.
There is currently no specific definitive guidance under GAAP or alternative accounting framework for the accounting for cryptocurrencies
recognized as revenue or held, and management has exercised significant judgment in determining the appropriate accounting treatment.
In the event authoritative guidance is enacted by the FASB, the Company may be required to change its policies, which could have an effect
on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results from operations.
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Cryptocurrency
Mining Costs
The
Company’s cryptocurrency mining costs consist primarily of direct costs of earning Bitcoin related to mining operations, including
mining pool fees, natural gas costs, turbine rental costs, and mobile data center rental costs, but exclude depreciation and amortization,
which are separately stated in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
Reverse
Stock Split
We
implemented a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of our outstanding shares of common stock that was effective on January 23, 2020. Unless otherwise
noted, all share and related option, warrant, and convertible security information presented has been retroactively adjusted to reflect
the reduced number of shares, and the increase in the share price which resulted from this action.
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company periodically issues stock options, warrants and restricted stock to employees and non-employees for services, in capital raising
transactions, and for financing costs. The Company accounts for share-based payments under the guidance as set forth in the Share-Based
Payment Topic 718 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense
for all share-based payment awards made to employees, officers, directors, and consultants, including employee stock options, based on
estimated fair values. The Company estimates the fair value of stock option and warrant awards to employees and directors on the date
of grant using an option-pricing model, and the value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as
expense over the required service period in our Statements of Operations. We estimate the fair value of restricted stock awards to employees
and directors using the market price of our common stock on the date of grant, and the value of the portion of the award that is ultimately
expected to vest is recognized as expense over the required service period in our Statements of Operations.
Discontinued
Operations
On
August 6, 2021, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Informa. Pursuant to the Agreement,
Creek Road Miners Corp. (fka Kick the Can Corp.) sold, transferred, and assigned certain assets, properties, and rights to Informa related
to the business of operating and producing live pop culture events. The Company released deferred revenue and other liabilities totaling
$ 722,429 and recognized other income of this amount.
On
September 15, 2021, the Company sold our wholly owned subsidiary which contained our Jevo assets and all rights to our Jevo operations
for $ 1,500,000 and recognized a gain on the transaction of approximately $ 1,130,740 .
The
related assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operations in our consolidated balance sheets for the periods ending
March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, are classified as discontinued operations. Additionally, the financial results associated with
discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of operations for the periods ending March 31, 2022 and 2021, are classified as
discontinued operations.
Earnings
(Loss) Per Common Share
Basic
earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings (loss) attributable to common
stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the number of additional common shares that would have
been outstanding if all dilutive potential common shares had been issued, using the treasury stock method. The dilutive effect of potentially
dilutive securities is reflected in diluted net income per share if the exercise prices were lower than the average fair market value
of common shares during the reporting period. Potential common shares are excluded from the computation when their effect is antidilutive.
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders is the same for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021,
because the Company has only incurred losses and all potentially dilutive securities are anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive securities
that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders at March 31, 2022 because their
inclusion would be anti-dilutive are as follows:
Schedule
of Anti--dilutive Securities Excluded from Earnings Per Share
Potentially Dilutive Security
Quantity
Stated Value Per Share (1)
Total Value or Stated Value
Assumed
Conversion Price (1)
Resulting Common
Shares
Common stock options
7,434,250
$ —
$ —
—
7,434,250
Common stock warrants
23,360,926
—
—
—
23,360,926
Series A preferred stock
219,238
10
2,192,380
0.175
12,527,886
Series B preferred stock
2,300
1,080
2,484,000
1.500
1,656,000
Series C preferred stock
7,880
1,111
8,754,680
1.500
5,836,453
Series B preferred stock warrants
10,000
1,080
10,800,000
1.500
7,200,000
Secured convertible debentures – related parties
—
—
4,993,700
0.175
28,535,429
Total
86,550,944
(1)
As
of March 31, 2022
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Related
Parties
The
Company follows ASC 850-10, Related Parties, for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
Pursuant to Section 850-10-20, the related parties include: (a) affiliates of the Company (“Affiliate” means, with respect
to any specified person, any other person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by
or is under common control with such person, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 405 under the Securities Act); (b) entities
for which investments in their equity securities would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value
Option Subsection of Section 825-10-15, to be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; (c) trusts for the benefit
of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; (d) principal owners
of the Company; (e) management of the Company; (f) other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly
influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from
fully pursuing its own separate interests; and (g) other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies
of the transacting parties or that have an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other
to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Recent
accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,
and the Securities and Exchange Commission did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s
present or future consolidated financial statements.
Note
4. Deposits on Mining Equipment
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company entered into purchase agreements with mining equipment suppliers for the acquisition of
the mining equipment to be shipped and delivered during 2022 as presented below:
●
270
Bitmain S19 (90 Th/s per miner, total 24.3 Ph/s hashing capacity) delivered in March 2022 but not yet placed into production as of
March 31, 2022
●
270
Bitmain S19J Pro (100 Th/s per miner, total 27 Ph/s hashing capacity) delivered in April 2022
●
600
Bitmain S19XP (140 Th/s per miner, total 84 Ph/s hashing capacity) delivery expected July
through December 2022
The
purchase commitment for undelivered miners as of March 31, 2022 totals $ 9,378,300 , including $ 6,203,100 paid as deposits as of the period
ending March 31, 2022, and the remaining $ 3,175,200 due to be paid monthly from the proceeds of the sale of earned Bitcoin during the
year ending December 31, 2022 or, if necessary or advisable, with earned Bitcoin to the extent that the vendor accepts Bitcoin as a form
of payment or from additional capital raising, which may be debt or equity, or a combination thereof pursuant to a private or public
offering, with the last payment scheduled to occur on November 10, 2022.
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Deposits
on mining equipment, consisted of the following:
Schedule
of Mining Equipment
Cryptocurrency
Miners
Mobile Data
Centers
Total
Balance December 31, 2020
$ —
$ —
$ —
Deposits on equipment during the period
7,089,000
524,230
7,613,230
Equipment delivered during the period
—
—
—
Balance December 31, 2021
$ 7,089,000
$ 524,230
$ 7,613,230
Deposits on equipment during the period
1,220,100
178,090
1,398,190
Equipment delivered during the period
( 2,106,000 )
—
( 2,106,000 )
Balance March 31, 2022
$ 6,203,100
$ 702,320
$ 6,905,420
Note 5. Cryptocurrency
The
Company measures its operations by the number and U.S. Dollar (US$) value of the cryptocurrency rewards it earns from its cryptocurrency
mining activities. The Company recognized an impairment, or write down, of cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) rewards to the lowest fair market
value of Bitcoin from the time the reward was earned through March 31, 2022. The impairment amounted to $ 106,105 for the three months
ended March 31, 2022. The following table presents additional information regarding our cryptocurrency mining operations:
Schedule
of Cryptocurrency Mining Operations
Quantity of Bitcoin
US$ Amounts
Balance September 30, 2021
—
$ —
Revenue recognized from cryptocurrency mined
6.7
369,804
Mining pool operating fees
( 0.1 )
( 7,398 )
Impairment of cryptocurrencies (1)
—
( 59,752 )
Balance December 31, 2021
6.6
$ 302,654
Revenue recognized from cryptocurrency mined
8.3
343,055
Mining pool operating fees
( 0.2 )
( 6,868 )
Impairment of cryptocurrencies (1)
—
( 106,105 )
Balance March 31, 2022
14.7
$ 532,736
(1)
The
Company recognized an impairment, or write down, of cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) rewards to the lowest fair market value of Bitcoin from
the time the reward was earned through the end of the reporting period. If the subsequent market price of Bitcoin increases,
the asset balance will not be adjusted for the increase.
Note
6. Property and Equipment
Property
and equipment, excluding those associated with discontinued operations, stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization,
consisted of the following:
Schedule
of Property and Equipment
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Cryptocurrency miners
$ 3,890,063
$ 1,784,062
Mobile data center
524,594
518,663
Computer equipment
12,771
12,771
Software
—
—
Equipment
—
—
Total
4,427,428
2,315,496
Less accumulated depreciation
( 253,656 )
( 89,136 )
Net, Property and equipment
$ 4,173,772
$ 2,226,360
Depreciation
expense, excluding that associated with discontinued operations, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 amounted to $ 164,520
and $ 4,955 , respectively.
All
of the miners we operate were manufactured by Bitmain, and incorporate application-specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) chips
specialized to solve blocks on the Bitcoin blockchains using the 256-bit secure hashing algorithm (“SHA-256”) in return for
Bitcoin cryptocurrency rewards. In October 2021 we put 156 Bitmain S19J Pro miners into production and added another 84 into production
in December 2021. In March 2022 we received 270 Bitmain S19 miners but as of March 31, 2022 they had yet to be placed into production.
As of March 31, 2021, we had 240 Bitmain S19J Pro miners with 24 Ph/s of hashing capacity in production, 270 Bitmain S19 miners with
24.3 Ph/s of hashing capacity not in production, and deposits for an additional 870 miners with 111 Ph/s hashing capacity to be delivered
in 2022.
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Note 7. Amounts
Due to Related Parties
Amounts
due to related parties as of March 31, 2022 consisted of the following:
Schedule
of Due to Related Parties
Bristol Capital, LLC
Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd.
Barlock 2019
Fund, LP
Total
Accrued Interest and expenses
$ 150,000
$ 1,599,452
$ 686,301
$ 2,435,753
Current secured convertible debenture
—
2,496,850
—
2,496,850
Non-current secured convertible debenture
—
—
2,496,850
2,496,850
Total
$ 150,000
$ 4,096,302
$ 3,183,151
$ 7,429,453
Amounts
due to related parties as of December 31, 2021 consisted of the following:
Bristol Capital, LLC
Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd.
Barlock 2019
Fund, LP
Total
Accrued Interest and expenses
$ 93,750
$ 1,525,479
$ 612,329
$ 2,231,558
Current secured convertible debenture
—
2,500,000
—
2,500,000
Non-current secured convertible debenture
—
—
2,500,000
2,500,000
Total
$ 93,750
$ 4,025,479
$ 3,112,329
$ 7,231,558
As
of March 31, 2022, the secured convertible debentures with an aggregate principal amount of $ 4,993,700 , comprised of a secured convertible
debenture with a principal amount of $ 2,496,850 held by Bristol Investment Fund and a secured convertible debenture with a principal
amount of $ 2,496,850 held by Barlock 2019 Fund, LP, were convertible into an aggregate of 28,535,429 shares of common stock (exclusive
of any accrued and unpaid interest), using a conversion price of $ 0.175 .
Note
8. Related Party Transactions
The
Company has entered into transactions with the following related parties:
Related
Party: Bristol Capital, LLC
Bristol
Capital, LLC (“Bristol Capital”) is managed by Paul L. Kessler. Mr. Kessler served as Executive Chairman of the Company
from December 29, 2016, through November 24, 2020, when Mr. Kessler resigned his position, but continued to serve as member of the Board
of Directors. On December 1, 2021, Mr. Kessler was again appointed Executive Chairman of the Company.
Consulting
Agreement
On
December 29, 2016, the Company entered into a Consulting Services Agreement with Bristol Capital. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement,
Mr. Kessler agreed to serve as Executive Chairman of the Company. The initial term of the Agreement is from December 29, 2016 through
March 28, 2017. The term of the Consulting Agreement will be automatically extended for additional terms of 90-day periods, unless either
the Company or Bristol Capital gives prior written notice of non-renewal to the other party no later than thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of the then current term. Upon the execution of the agreement the Company granted Bristol Capital options to purchase up to
an aggregate of 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $ 0.25 per share, as amended.
During
the term, the Company will pay Bristol Capital, as amended, a monthly fee $ 18,750 payable in cash or preferred stock, at the Company’s
election. In addition, Bristol Capital may receive an annual bonus in an amount and under terms determined by the Compensation Committee
of the Board and approved by the Board in its sole and absolute discretion. The Company shall also, in association with the uplisting
of the Company’s common stock to a national exchange, issue to Bristol Capital (i) shares of common stock equal to 5 % of the fully
diluted shares of common stock of the Company, calculated with the inclusion of Bristol Capital’s equity stock holdings and shares
issuable upon conversion of convertible instruments, preferred stock, options, and warrants; and (ii) a onetime non-accountable expense
reimbursement of $ 200,000 .
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On
November 22, 2018, the Company agreed to issue 202,022 shares of preferred stock for settlement of $ 496,875 due under the consulting
agreement as of October 31, 2018.
On
August 3, 2020, the Company cancelled the 202,022 shares of preferred stock previously determined to be issued, and issued 49,688 shares
of Series A preferred stock for the settlement of the previous outstanding amount due. In addition, on August 3, 2020, the Company issued
38,438 shares of Series A preferred stock for the settlement of $ 384,375 due under the consulting agreement as of July 31, 2020.
On
March 1, 2021, the Company issued 22,500 shares of Series A preferred stock to Bristol Capital for the settlement of $ 225,000 due under
the consulting agreement as of July 31, 2021.
During
the years three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred expenses of approximately $ 56,250 , for each period for consulting
services provided by Bristol Capital. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the amount accrued to Bristol Capital for consulting
services was $ 150,000 and $ 93,750 , respectively.
Non-Accountable
Expense Reimbursement
On
September 7, 2021, Bristol Capital received a one-time non-accountable expense reimbursement of $ 200,000 in consideration for significant
efforts and diligence in negotiating and structuring investment transactions.
Reimbursement
of Legal Fees
In
January 2022, Bristol Capital was reimbursed for $ 12,040 in legal fees.
Related
Party: Bristol Capital Advisors, LLC
Bristol
Capital Advisors, LLC (“Bristol Capital Advisors”) is managed by Paul L. Kessler.
Operating
Sublease
On
June 16, 2016, the Company entered into a Standard Multi-Tenant Sublease with Bristol Capital Advisors. The leased premises are owned
by an unrelated third party and Bristol Capital Advisors passes the lease costs down to the Company. The term of the Sublease is for
5 years and 3 months beginning on July 1, 2016, with monthly payments of approximately $ 8,000 . During the year ended December 31, 2021
and 2020, the Company paid lease obligations of $ 83,054 and $ 108,046 , respectively, under the Sublease. On September 30, 2021, the lease
term ended, and the Company vacated the premises.
Related
Party: Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd.
Bristol
Investment Fund, Ltd. (“Bristol Investment Fund”) is managed by Bristol Capital Advisors, which in turn is managed by Paul
L. Kessler.
Securities
Purchase Agreement – December 2016
On
December 1, 2016, the Company entered into the Purchase Agreement with Bristol Investment Fund, pursuant to which the Company sold to
Bristol Investment Fund, for a cash purchase price of $ 2,500,000 , securities comprising of: (i) a secured convertible debenture, (ii)
Series A common stock purchase warrants, and (iii) Series B common stock purchase warrants. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company
paid $ 25,000 to Bristol Investment Fund and issued 25,000 shares of Common Stock with a grant date fair value of $ 85,000 to Bristol Investment
Fund to cover legal fees. The Company recorded as a debt discount of $ 25,791 related to the cash paid and the relative fair value of
the shares issued for legal fees.
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(i)
Secured Convertible Debenture
On
December 1, 2016, the Company entered issued a secured convertible debenture with an initial principal balance of $ 2,500,000 , and a maturity
date of December 30, 2018 . The secured convertible debenture will accrue interest on the aggregate unconverted and then outstanding principal
amount at the rate of 12 % per annum. Interest is payable quarterly on (i) January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, beginning on January
1, 2017, (ii) on each date the purchaser converts, in whole or in part, the secured convertible debenture into common stock (as to that
principal amount then being converted), and (iii) on the day that is 20 days following the Company’s notice to redeem some or all
of the of the outstanding principal of the secured convertible debenture (only as to that principal amount then being redeemed) and on
the maturity date . Interest may be paid in cash, common stock, or a combination thereof at the sole discretion of the Company.
The
secured convertible debenture is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time at the option of the holder.
The initial conversion price was $ 3.00 (as converted) per share, subject to adjustment. In the event of default occurs, the conversion
price shall be the lesser of (i) the initial conversion price of $ 3.00 and (ii) 50 % of the average of the 3 lowest trading prices during
the 20 trading days immediately prior to the applicable conversion date.
The
secured convertible debenture contains anti-dilution provisions where, if the Company, at any time while the secured convertible debenture
is outstanding, sells or grants any option to purchase, right to reprice, or otherwise dispose of or issue any common stock or common
stock equivalents, at an effective price per share less that is lower than the conversion price then in effect, the conversion price
shall be reduced to the lower effective price per share.
On
December 19, 2019, the maturity date of the secured convertible debenture was amended to December 30, 2021 .
On
May 1, 2020, the maturity date of the secured convertible debenture was amended to December 31, 2022.
On
August 3, 2020, as a result of the anti-dilution provisions, the effect of repricing stock options held by directors and employees to
$ 0.25 decreased the conversion price to $0.25. As of December 31, 2020, the secured convertible debenture held by Bristol Investment
Fund was convertible into 10,000,000 shares of common stock.
On
October 31, 2021, in consideration for the release of senior security interest in certain of the assets, properties, and rights of discontinued
operations that were sold during the year, the secured convertible debenture was amended to reduce the conversion price to $ 0.175 .
During March 31, 2022, secured convertible debenture principal in the amount of $ 3,150 was converted into 18,000 shares of common
stock using a conversion price of $ 0.175 .
As
of March 31, 2022, the secured convertible debenture with a principal amount of $ 2,496,850 held by Bristol Investment Fund was convertible
into 14,267,714 shares of common stock using a conversion price of $ 0.175 .
As
of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the amount of accrued interest payable to Bristol Investment Fund under the secured convertible
debenture was $ 1,599,452 , and $ 1,525,479 , respectively.
(ii)
Series A Common Stock Purchase Warrants
On
December 1, 2016, the Company issued series A common stock purchase warrants to acquire up to 833,333 shares of common stock at exercise
price of $ 3.00 , and expiring on December 1, 2021 . The warrants contain anti-dilution provisions where, if the Company, at any time while
the warrant is outstanding, sells or grants any option to purchase, right to reprice, or otherwise dispose of or issue any common stock
or common stock equivalents, at an effective price per share less than the exercise price then in effect, the exercise price shall be
reduced, and the number of warrant shares shall be increased such that the aggregate exercise price payable hereunder, shall be equal
to the aggregate exercise price prior to such adjustment.
On
December 19, 2019, as a result of the anti-dilution provisions, the issuance of a senior secured convertible debenture to Barlock 2019
Fund, LP with a conversion price of $ 2.50 increased the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the series A common
stock purchase warrants to 1,000,000 , and decreased the exercise price to $ 2.50 .
On
December 19, 2019, Bristol Investment Fund assigned 300,000 series A common stock purchase warrants to Barlock Capital Management, LLC,
and the expiration date of the warrants was extended to December 1, 2024 . After the assignment, Bristol Investment Fund held series A
common stock purchase warrants to acquire 700,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price to $ 2.50 .
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On
August 3, 2020, as a result of the anti-dilution provisions, the effect of repricing stock options held by directors and employees to
$ 0.25 increased the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the series A common stock purchase warrants to 7,000,000 ,
and decreased the exercise price to $ 0.25 . As of December 31, 2020, Bristol Investment Fund held series A common stock purchase warrants
to acquire 7,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price to $ 0.25 .
On
October 31, 2021, as a result of the anti-dilution provisions, the effect of reducing the conversion price of the secured convertible
debenture to $ 0.175 increased the common stock issuable upon the exercise of the series A common stock purchase warrants to 10,000,000 ,
and decreased the exercise price to $ 0.175 .
As
of March 31, 2022, Bristol Investment Fund held series A common stock purchase warrants to acquire 10,000,000 shares of common stock
at an exercise price of $ 0.175 .
In
addition, the warrants may be exercised, in whole or in part, at any time until they expire. If at any time after the 6-month anniversary
of the closing date there is no effective registration statement, or no current prospectus available for the resale of the warrant shares,
then the warrants may be exercised, in whole or in part, on a cashless basis at any time until they expire.
(iii)
Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrants
On
December 1, 2016, the Company issued series B common stock purchase warrants to acquire up to 833,333 shares of Common Stock at an initial
exercise price of $ 0.002 , and expiring on December 1, 2021 . The series B common stock purchase warrants were exercised immediately on
the issuance date, and the Company received gross proceeds of $ 1,667 .
Upon
issuance of the secured convertible debenture, the Company valued the warrants using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and accounted
for it using the relative fair value of $ 1,448,293 as debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet. Debt discount is amortized over
the earlier of (i) the term of the debt or (ii) conversion of the debt, using the effective interest method which approximates the interest
method. The amortization of debt discount is included as a component of interest expense on the consolidated statement of operations.
There was unamortized debt discount of $ 0 as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Related
Party: Barlock 2019 Fund, LP
Barlock
2019 Fund, LP (“Barlock”), is co-managed by Scott D. Kaufman and an unaffiliated individual. Mr. Kaufman has served as Chief Executive Officer of the
Company since November 24, 2020.
Securities
Purchase Agreement – December 2019
On
December 19, 2019, the Company entered into the purchase agreement with Barlock, pursuant to which the Company sold to Barlock, for a
cash purchase price of $ 2,500,000 , securities comprising of: (i) a secured convertible debenture, and (ii) Series A common stock purchase
warrants assigned from Bristol Investment Fund. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, the Company paid $ 25,400 to Barlock for legal fees
which was recorded as a debt discount.
(i)
Secured Convertible Debenture
On
December 19, 2019, the Company entered issued a secured convertible debenture with an initial principal balance of $ 2,500,000 , and a
maturity date of December 30, 2021 . The secured convertible debenture will accrue interest on the aggregate unconverted and then outstanding
principal amount at the rate of 12 % per annum. Interest is payable quarterly on (i) January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, beginning
on January 1, 2020, (ii) on each date the purchaser converts, in whole or in part, the secured convertible debenture into common stock
(as to that principal amount then being converted), and (iii) on the day that is 20 days following the Company’s notice to redeem
some or all of the of the outstanding principal of the secured convertible debenture (only as to that principal amount then being redeemed)
and on the maturity date . Interest may be paid in cash, common stock, or a combination thereof at the sole discretion of the Company.
The
secured convertible debenture is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time at the option of the holder.
The initial conversion price was $ 2.50 (as converted) per share, subject to adjustment. In the event of default occurs, the conversion
price shall be the lesser of (i) the initial conversion price of $ 2.50 and (ii) 50 % of the average of the 3 lowest trading prices during
the 20 trading days immediately prior to the applicable conversion date.
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The
secured convertible debenture contains anti-dilution provisions where, if the Company, at any time while the secured convertible debenture
is outstanding, sells or grants any option to purchase, right to reprice, or otherwise dispose of or issue any common stock or common
stock equivalents, at an effective price per share less that is lower than the conversion price then in effect, the conversion price
shall be reduced to the lower effective price per share.
On
August 3, 2020, as a result of the anti-dilution provisions, the effect of repricing stock options held by directors and employees to
$ 0.25 decreased the conversion price to $0.25. As of December 31, 2020, the secured convertible debenture held by Barlock was convertible
into 10,000,000 shares of common stock.
On
October 31, 2021, in consideration for the release of senior security interest in certain of the assets, properties, and rights of discontinued
operations that were sold during the year, the secured convertible debenture was amended to reduce the conversion price to $ 0.175 , and
the maturity date was amended to December 31, 2023.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2022, the principal amount of $ 3,150 under the secured convertible debenture was converted into 18,000
shares of common stock at a conversion price of $ 0.175 .
As
of March 31, 2022, the secured convertible debenture with a principal amount of $ 2,496,850
held by Barlock was convertible into 14,267,714
shares of common stock at a conversion price of $ 0.175 .
As
of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the amount of accrued interest payable to Barlock under the secured convertible debenture was
$ 686,301 , and $ 612,239 , respectively.
(ii)
Series A Common Stock Purchase Warrants
On
December 19, 2019, Bristol Investment Fund assigned to Barlock Capital Management, LLC series A common stock purchase warrants to acquire
up to 300,000 shares of common stock at exercise price of $ 2.50 , and expiring on December 1, 2024 . The warrants contain anti-dilution
provisions where, if the Company, at any time while the warrant is outstanding, sells or grants any option to purchase, right to reprice,
or otherwise dispose of or issue any common stock or common stock equivalents, at an effective price per share less than the exercise
price then in effect, the exercise price shall be reduced, and the number of warrant shares shall be increased such that the aggregate
exercise price payable hereunder, shall be equal to the aggregate exercise price prior to such adjustment.
On
August 3, 2020, as a result of the anti-dilution provisions, the effect of repricing stock options held by directors and employees to
$ 0.25 increased the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the series A common stock purchase warrants to 3,000,000 ,
and decreased the exercise price to $ 0.25 . As of December 31, 2020, Barlock Capital Management, LLC held series A common stock purchase
warrants to acquire 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price to $ 0.25 .
On
October 31, 2021, as a result of the anti-dilution provisions, the effect of reducing the conversion price of the secured convertible
debenture to $ 0.175 increased the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the series A common stock purchase warrants
to 4,285,714 , and decreased the exercise price to $ 0.175 .
As
of March 31, 2022, Barlock Capital Management, LLC held series A common stock purchase warrants to acquire 4,285,714 shares of common
stock at an exercise price to $ 0.175 .
In
addition, the warrants may be exercised, in whole or in part, at any time until they expire. If at any time after the six month anniversary
of the closing date there is no effective registration statement, or no current prospectus available for the resale of the warrant shares,
then the warrants may be exercised, in whole or in part, on a cashless basis at any time until they expire. Shares of common stock issuable
upon exercise of warrants are subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, which may increase to 9.99% upon notice to the Company .
Upon
issuance of the secured convertible debenture, the Company valued the warrants using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and accounted
for it using the relative fair value of $ 545,336 as debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet. Debt discount is amortized over
the earlier of (i) the term of the debt or (ii) conversion of the debt, using the effective interest method which approximates the interest
method. The amortization of debt discount is included as a component of interest expense on the consolidated statement of operations.
There was unamortized debt discount of $ 0 , as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
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Related
Party: Barlock Capital Management, LLC
Barlock
Capital Management, LLC, is co-managed by Scott D. Kaufman and an unaffiliated individual. Mr. Kaufman has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since
November 24, 2020. From September 2021 through December 2021, the Company rented executive office space located at 2700 Homestead Road,
Park City, UT 84098, for approximately $ 3,000
per month from Barlock Capital Management, LLC.
The amount of rent paid to Barlock Capital Management, LLC for the three months ended March 31, 2022 amounted to $ 0 .
In
addition, the company paid management fees to Barlock Capital Management, LLC in the amount of $ 0 and $ 24,000 , for the three months ended
March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Related
Party: American Natural Energy Corporation
Scott
D. Kaufman, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since November 24, 2020, is a director and shareholder of American
Natural Energy Corporation (“ANEC”). In addition, Richard G. Boyce is a current director, and is also a director of ANEC.
Mr. Kaufman may be deemed to share voting control over a majority of the shares of ANEC with an unaffiliated individual but only to
the extent the two of them concur in any voting decision. On October 22, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with ANEC, where
ANEC would: (i) allow the Company to moor a barge on the ANEC operations site with the Company’s mobile data center that houses
cryptocurrency miners and a mobile turbine, and, (ii) supply natural gas to power a mobile turbine that produces electricity that, in
turn, is used to power the miners. ANEC charges the Company for the amount of natural gas used based on the daily spot price of an unaffiliated
third party, and a daily fee of $ 1,500
during the initial 90-day term, and $ 2,000
thereafter, for the use of their operations site
to moor the barge. The agreement has an initial term of 90 days and continues on a month-to-month basis for 3 additional months. Either
party may terminate the agreement at the end of the initial term, or at any time during the additional 3 months term by providing the
other party 30-day notice. ANEC may terminate the agreement at any time under certain conditions. The total amount paid to ANEC under
the agreement for the three months ended March 31, 2022 amounted to approximately $ 230,000 .
In
addition, in January 2022, the Company began renting executive office space located at 2700 Homestead Road, Park City, UT 84098, for
approximately $ 3,000 per month from ANEC. The amount of rent paid to ANEC for the three months ended March 31, 2022 amounted to approximately
$ 9,000 .
Related
Party: Scott D. Kaufman, Chief Executive Officer
On
September 7, 2021, Scott D. Kaufman, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since November 24, 2020, received a one-time
non-accountable expense reimbursement of $ 200,000 in consideration for significant efforts and diligence in negotiating and structuring
investment transactions.
Related
Party: K2PC Consulting, LLC
K2PC
Consulting, LLC is managed by the spouse of Scott D. Kaufman, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since November
24, 2020. The company paid marketing fees to K2PC Consulting, LLC in the amount of $ 7,850 and $ 0 , for the three months ended March 31,
2022 and 2021, respectively.
Related
Party: John D. Maatta, Director
John
D. Maatta is a current director, and served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company until November 24, 2020. On November 22, 2018,
the Company agreed to issue 86,466 shares of preferred stock for settlement of the outstanding compensation due to Mr. Maatta of $ 212,707 ,
for the period June 17, 2017 through November 15, 2018.
On
August 3, 2020, the Company cancelled the 86,466 shares of preferred stock previously determined to be issued, and issued 21,271 shares
of Series A preferred stock for the settlement of the previous outstanding amount due. In addition, on August 3, 2020, the Company issued
29,496 shares of Series A preferred stock for the settlement of $ 294,965 in additional outstanding compensation due to Mr. Maatta, and
35,100 shares of Series A preferred stock for the settlement of $ 351,000 in loans to the Company made by Mr. Matta. The non-interest-bearing
loans were made as follows: during the year ended December 31, 2019, Mr. Maatta loaned $ 100,000 to the Company, during the year ended
December 31, 2020, Mr. Matta loaned an additional $ 125,000 to the Company, and paid for other amounts on behalf of the Company amounting
to $ 126,000 . The outstanding balance of the loan payable to Mr. Maatta as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, was $ 0 , for both periods.
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On
March 1, 2021, 8,500 shares of Series A preferred stock were issued to Mr. Maatta in satisfaction of an aggregate of $ 85,546 due to Mr.
Maatta under his separation agreement.
Related
Party: CONtv
CONtv
is a joint venture with third parties and Bristol Capital, LLC. The Company holds a limited and passive interest of 10 % in CONtv. As
of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the investment in CONtv and the amount due to CONtv was $ 0 , for both periods.
Note 9.
SBA/PPP Notes Payable
Small
Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program Loans
On
March 27, 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted and included a provision
for the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) to implement its Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The PPP provides
small businesses with funds to pay payroll costs, including some benefits over a covered period of up to 24 weeks. Funds received under
the PPP may also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. Subject to certain criteria being met, all or a portion of
the loan may be forgiven. The loans bear interest at an annual rate of one percent ( 1 %), are due two (2) years from the date of issuance,
and all payments are deferred for the first six (6) months of the loan. Any unforgiven balance of loan principal and accrued interest
at the end of the six (6) month loan deferral period is amortized in equal monthly installments over the remaining 18-months of the loan
term .
SBA
Guaranteed PPP Loan
On
April 30, 2020, the Company entered into an SBA guaranteed PPP loan. The Company received aggregate proceeds of $ 197,600 under the loan.
The loan accrues interest at a rate of 1.00 %. On December 11, 2021, the SBA forgave $ 183,567 of loan principal. As of March 31, 2022
and December 31, 2021, the outstanding balance under the loan was $ 0 and $ 14,033 , respectively.
SBA
Loan
On
May 31, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement with the SBA. The Company received aggregate proceeds of $ 149,900 under the loan.
The loan accrues interest at a rate of 3.75 %, and will mature in June 2050 . As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the outstanding
balance under the loan was $ 149,900 , for both periods.
Second
Draw SBA Guaranteed PPP Loan
On
February 24, 2021, the Company entered into a Second Draw SBA guaranteed PPP loan. The Company received aggregate proceeds of $ 197,662
under the loan. The loan accrues interest at a rate of 1.00 %, and will mature in February 2026. On March 10, 2022, the SBA forgave $ 197,662
of loan principal. As of March 31, 2022 and 2021, the outstanding balance under the loan was $ 0 and $ 197,662 , respectively.
The
following table summarizes PPP/SBA loans payable:
Schedule
of Loans Payable
As of
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
SBA Guaranteed PPP Loan
$ —
$ 14,033
SBA Loan
149,900
149,900
Second Draw SBA Guaranteed PPP Loan
—
197,662
Total
$ 149,900
$ 361,595
Note 10. Contingencies
and Commitments
COVID-19
The
Company is subject to risks and uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
on the Company’s business is highly uncertain and difficult to predict, as the responses that the Company, other businesses and
governments are taking continue to evolve. Furthermore, capital markets and economies worldwide have also been negatively impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is possible that it could cause a local and/or global economic recession. Policymakers around the globe
have responded with fiscal policy actions to support the healthcare industry and economy as a whole. The magnitude and overall effectiveness
of these actions remain uncertain.
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The
severity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business will depend on a number of factors, including, but not
limited to, the duration and severity of the pandemic and the extent and severity of the impact on the Company’s customers, service
providers and suppliers, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. As of the date of issuance of Company’s financial
statements, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may in the future materially impact the Company’s financial condition, liquidity
or results of operations is uncertain.
Russia – Ukraine Conflict
The Russia –
Ukraine conflict is a global concern. The Company does not have any direct exposure to Russia or Ukraine through its operations, employee
base, investments or sanctions. The Company does not receive goods or services sourced from those countries, does not anticipate any
disruption in its supply chain and has no business relationships, connections to or assets in Russia, Belarus or Ukraine. No impairments
to assets have been made due to the conflict. We are unable at this time to know the full ramifications of the Russia – Ukraine
conflict and its effects on our business.
Note
11. Common Stock Options
On
May 9, 2011, the Company adopted the 2016 Incentive Stock Award Plan (the “2011 Plan”), on August 12, 2016, the Company adopted
the 2016 Incentive Stock Award Plan (the “2016 Plan”), on August 3, 2020, the Company adopted the 2020 Stock Plan (the “2020
Plan”), and on December 1, 2021, the Company adopted the 2021 Incentive Stock Award Plan (the “2021 Plan”), collectively
(the “Plans”). The purpose of the Plans is to grant options to purchase our common stock, and other incentive awards, to
our employees, directors and key consultants.
The
maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to awards granted under the 2020 Plan was 500,000 . On December 1,
2021, all prior stock award plans were retired, and the 2021 Plan was adopted. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may
be issued pursuant to awards granted under the 2021 Plan is 10,000,000 . The shares of our common stock underlying cancelled and forfeited
awards issued under the 2021 Plan may again become available for grant under the 2021 Plan. As of March 31, 2022, there were 3,000,000
shares available for grant under the 2021 Plan, and no shares were available for grant under the 2020 Plan, 2016 Plan, or 2011 Plan.
On
August 21, 2020 the Board approved the repricing of the exercise price of outstanding stock options that had been issued to directors
and employees to $ 0.25 per share.
Stock-based
compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest, and recognized
on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period.
The
following table summarizes stock option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2022:
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Options
Price
Outstanding at December 31, 2021
7,651,750
$ 2.45
Granted
—
—
Exercised
( 217,500 )
0.42
Forfeited/Cancelled
—
—
Outstanding at March 31, 2022
7,434,250
$ 2.51
Exercisable
at December 31, 2021
4,151,750
$
2.28
Exercisable
at March 31, 2022
3,934,250
$
2.39
The
weighted average remaining contractual life of all options outstanding as of March 31, 2022 was 4.5 years. The weighted average remaining
contractual life for options vested and exercisable at March 31, 2022 was 4.35 years. Furthermore, the aggregate intrinsic value of options
outstanding as of March 31, 2022 was $ 1,420,718 , based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on March 31, 2022.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company issued 185,216 net shares of common stock upon the cashless exercise of options underlying
217,500 shares of common stock.
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Additional
information regarding stock options outstanding and exercisable as of March 31, 2022 is as follows:
Schedule
of Stock Option Outstanding and Exercisable
Option
Remaining
Exercise
Options
Contractual
Options
Price
Outstanding
Life (in years)
Exercisable
$ 0.25
434,250
1.7
434,250
2.65
7,000,000
4.7
3,500,000
Total
7,434,250
3,934,250
Note 12. Common Stock Warrants
On
January 1, 2022, the Company granted warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock to a consultant in connection with
the issuance of Series C preferred stock as follows: a warrant to purchase 400,000 shares with an exercise price of $ 1.50 per share,
and a term of 5 years; a warrant to purchase 250,000 shares with an exercise price of $ 2.50 per share, and term of 5 years; and a warrant
to purchase 250,000 shares with an exercise price of $ 2.75 per share, and term of 5 years.
On
March 29, 2022, the Company offered 16 warrant holders replacement warrants with an exercise price of $ 1.50 per common share, in exchange
for any warrants exercised at this time at the exercise price of $ 1.50 per common share. The issuance of replacement warrants has the
effect of resetting the conversion price of all outstanding shares of Series C preferred stock to $ 1.50 per common share and resetting
the exercise price of all outstanding warrants to $ 1.50 per common shares in instances where those conversion and exercise prices are
above $ 1.50 .
On
March 30, 2022, warrants to purchase 600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were exercised by one warrant holder resulting
in $ 900,000 in cash proceeds being received by the Company. The Company issued replacement warrants to purchase 600,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock to such warrant holder.
The
following table summarizes common stock warrant activity during the three months ended March 31, 2022:
Schedule of Stock Warrants Activity
Common
Stock
Warrants
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding
at December 31, 2021
22,460,926
$ 0.82
Granted
1,500,000
1.88
Exercised
( 600,000 )
1.50
Forfeited/Cancelled
—
—
Outstanding
at March 31, 2022
22,360,926
$ 0.71 (1)
Exercisable
at December 31, 2021
21,690,926
$ 0.80
Exercisable
at March 31, 2022
22,670,926
$ 0.68
(1)
On March 29, 2022, the Company offered 16 warrant holders replacement
warrants with an exercise price of $ 1.50 per common share, in exchange for any warrants exercised at this time at the exercise price
of $ 1.50 per common share. The issuance of replacement warrants has the effect of resetting the conversion price of all outstanding shares
of Series C preferred stock to $ 1.50 per common share and resetting the exercise price of all outstanding warrants to $ 1.50 per common
shares in instances where those conversion and exercise prices are above $ 1.50 .
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The
following table presents the assumptions used to estimate the fair values based upon a Black-Scholes calculation for the common stock
warrants granted during the three months ended March 31, 2022:
Schedule
of Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Warrants
Assumptions
Expected dividend yield
0 %
Risk-free interest rate
2.09 %
Expected life (in years)
3
Expected volatility
297 %
The
weighted average remaining contractual life of all common stock warrants outstanding as of March 31, 2022 was 3.28 years. Furthermore,
the aggregate intrinsic value of common stock warrants outstanding as of March 31, 2022 was $ 47,245,839 , based on the fair value of the
Company’s common stock on March 31, 2022.
Additional
information regarding common stock warrants outstanding and exercisable as of March 31, 2022 is as follows:
Schedule
of Stock Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable
Warrant
Remaining
Exercise
Warrants
Contractual
Warrants
Price
Outstanding
Life (in years)
Exercisable
$ 0.18
14,285,714
2.7
14,285,714
0.50
50,000
3.9
50,000
1.00
300,000
2.0
300,000
1.50
8,045,212
4.3
7,355,212
1.53
180,000
2.4
180,000
2.50
250,000
4.8
250,000
2.75
250,000
4.8
250,000
Total
23,360,926
22,670,926
Note 13. Series
B Preferred Stock Warrants
From
March 2021 through December 2021, in connection with the issuance of Series B preferred stock, the Company issued (i) a warrant to acquire
5,000 shares of the Series B preferred stock at an exercise price of $ 1,000 per share of Series B preferred stock, which became exercisable
immediately upon issuance and which expires on March 26, 2023 ; and (ii) a warrant to acquire 5,000 shares of the Series B preferred stock
at an exercise price of $ 1,000 per share of Series B preferred stock, which became exercisable immediately upon issuance and which expires
on March 26, 2024 . If at any time after the 60-day anniversary of the closing date there is no effective registration statement, or no
current prospectus available for the resale of the warrant shares, then the warrants may be exercised, in whole or in part, on a cashless
basis at any time until they expire. The Company can force the exercise of the warrants if the VWAP exceeds $3.75 per share per share
for 20 consecutive trading days and the daily average trading volume of the Common Stock exceeds $100,000 in aggregate value for such
period. The warrant holder may not be forced to exercise the warrant if such exercise would cause the holder’s beneficial ownership
to exceed 4.9%.
The
Series B preferred stock issuable upon exercise of the Series B preferred stock warrants are automatically convertible into shares of
common stock at the Series B conversion price. Each share of our Series B preferred stock is convertible into a number of shares of our
common stock determined by dividing the aggregate stated value for the Series B preferred stock being converted ($1,080 per share, as
amended, subject to adjustment as set forth in the currently effective Series B Certificate of Designation) by the then-applicable conversion
price (initially $1.50 per share), subject to adjustment as set forth in the currently effective Series B Certificate of Designation .
As of March 31, 2021, in connection with the issuance of Series B preferred stock, there were outstanding warrants to acquire 10,000
shares of Series B preferred stock at an exercise price of $ 1,000 , resulting in Series B preferred stock with a stated value of $ 10,800,000 ,
and convertible into 7,200,000 shares of common stock, using a conversion price of $ 1.50 .
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The
following table summarizes Series B preferred stock warrant activity during the three months ended March 31, 2022:
Schedule
of Series B Preferred Stock Warrant Activity
Series B
Preferred
Stock
Warrants
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding at December 31, 2021
10,000
$ 1,000
Granted
—
—
Exercised
—
—
Forfeited/Cancelled
—
—
Outstanding at March 31, 2021
10,000
$ 1,000
Exercisable at March 31, 2021
10,000
$ 1,000
The
weighted average remaining contractual life of all Series B preferred stock warrants outstanding as of March 31, 2022 was 1.5 years.
Note 14. Common Stock
Holders
of our Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share. Our Certificate of Incorporation does not provide for cumulative voting. Holders
of our Common Stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared by our Board out of legally available
funds. However, the current policy of our Board is to retain earnings, if any, for our operations and expansion. Upon liquidation, dissolution
or winding-up, the holders of our Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets which are legally available for distribution,
after payment of or provision for all liabilities. The holders of our Common Stock have no preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion
rights. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of our Common Stock are subject to and may be adversely affected by the rights
of the holders of shares of any series of preferred stock that we may designate and issue.
We
implemented a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of our outstanding shares of common stock that was effective on January 23, 2020. Unless otherwise
noted, all share and related option, warrant, and convertible security information presented has been retroactively adjusted to reflect
the reduced number of shares, and the increase in the share price which resulted from this action.
From
August 2021 through October 2021, we consummated the transactions contemplated by the securities purchase agreement with the investors
party thereto, pursuant to which, we generated net cash proceeds of $ 3,925,050 , and issued in a private placement: (i) 2,933,340 shares
of common stock for $ 1.50 per share and (ii) warrants to acquire 2,933,340 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $ 1.50 per share,
which became exercisable immediately upon issuance and with a term of 5 years. The issuance generated net cash proceeds of approximately
$ 3.9 million.
On
January 25, 2022, the Company granted an officer 30,000 shares of common stock as compensation under his employment agreement for services
provided through December 31, 2021.
Note 15. Preferred
Stock
Under
the terms of the Certificate of Incorporation, our Board is expressly granted authority to authorize the issuance from time to time of
shares of preferred stock in one or more series, for such consideration and for such corporate purposes as our Board may from time to
time determines, and by filing a certificate pursuant to applicable law of the State of Delaware to establish from time to time for each
such series the number of shares to be included in each such series and to fix the designations, powers, rights and preferences of the
shares of each such series, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof to the fullest extent permitted by the Certificate
of Incorporation and the laws of the State of Delaware, including, without limitation, voting rights (if any), dividend rights, dissolution
rights, conversion rights, exchange rights and redemption rights thereof.
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Series
A Preferred Stock
Holders
of our Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to the number of votes per share equal to 2,000 shares of Common Stock. Holders of our Series
A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive a cumulative dividend on each share of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at the
rate of twelve percent ( 12 %) per annum on the Aggregate Stated Value (as defined in the Certificate of Designation and Restatement of
Rights, Preferences and restrictions of Series A Preferred Stock, the “Series A Certificate of Designation”) then in effect,
payable quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. Such dividend is payable in cash but may be paid in shares of Common Stock
in our sole discretion if the shares of Common Stock are listed on a national securities exchange. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution
or winding up of our company, whether voluntary or involuntary, holders of our Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, prior
and in preference to any distribution of any of our assets to the holders of Common Stock by reason of their ownership thereof, for each
share held, an amount equal to the Stated Value (as defined in the Series A Certificate of Designation), plus unpaid dividends, if any.
The Series A Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares
of Common Stock as is determined by dividing the Aggregate Stated Value (initially $ 10.00 per share, subject to adjustment as set forth
in the currently effective Series A Certificate of Designation) by the Conversion Price (as defined in the Series A Certificate of Designation),
in effect on the date the certificate is surrendered for conversion, initially set at $ 0.25 , and $ 0.175 as of March 31, 2021. Each share
of Series A Preferred Stock is redeemable at the option of the holder for the payment of cash by us to the holder equal to the Aggregate
Stated Value of the shares that the holder elects to redeem. The Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to certain protective provisions
and we may not take certain actions without the written consent of at least a majority of the Series A Preferred Stock, including, without
limitation, amend, alter or repeal any provision of the Series A Certificate of Designation to change the rights of the Series A Preferred
Stock, create or authorize additional class or series of stock senior to the Series A Preferred Stock or create, authorize the creation
of, issue or authorize the issuance of, any debt security which is convertible into or exchangeable for any equity security, if such
equity security ranks senior to the Series A Preferred Stock as to dividends or liquidation rights.
On
January 1, 2022, the Company granted an officer 7,722 shares Series A preferred stock for settlement of $ 77,216 in compensation under
his employment agreement for services provided through March 31, 2022.
On
March 31, 2022, we issued 3,409 shares of our Series A preferred stock to Scott D. Kaufman, our Chief Executive Officer, for settlement
of $ 34,090 of compensation payable to Mr. Kaufman under his employment agreement from January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022. In addition,
on March 31, 2022 we issued 4,941 shares of our Series A preferred stock to Paul L. Kessler, our Executive Chairman, for settlement of
$ 49,410 of compensation payable to Mr. Kessler under his employment agreement from January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2021, 20,798 shares Series A preferred stock were converted into 1,188,456 shares of common stock.
As
of March 31, 2021, there were 219,238 shares of Series A preferred stock outstanding resulting in Series A preferred stock with a stated
value of $ 2,192,380 and convertible into 12,527,886 shares of common stock, using a conversion price of $ 0.175 .
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Series B Preferred
Stock
Holders of our
Series B Preferred Stock have no voting rights. Holders of our Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive a cumulative dividend
on each share of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at the rate of five percent ( 5 %) per annum, in cash or at the holder ’ s
option, in fully paid and non-assessable shares of Series B Preferred Stock, at the Dividend Conversion Rate (as defined in the Series
B Certificate of Designation). Such dividends are payable quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. In the event of any
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, whether voluntary or involuntary, holders of our Series B Preferred Stock are
entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of any of our assets to the holders of Common Stock and Common Stock
Equivalents (as defined in the Series B Certificate of Designation, and which includes the Series A Preferred Stock and the Series C
Preferred Stock) by reason of their ownership thereof, for each share held an amount equal to the Stated Value (as defined in the Series
B Certificate of Designation), plus unpaid dividends or liquidated damages, if any. The Series B Preferred Stock is convertible, at the
option of the holder thereof, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock as is determined by dividing the
Stated Value, currently $ 1,080 as amended, by the Series B Conversion Price, subject to a minimum of $ 1.00 , but not to exceed $ 1.50 ,
subject to further adjustment in the event that the Company, subject to certain exemptions, disposes of or issues any Common Stock or
securities convertible into, exercisable, or exchangeable for Common Stock for no consideration or for consideration less than the applicable
Series B Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance. We are entitled to redeem some or all of the outstanding shares
of Series B Preferred Stock for cash in an amount equal to the Optional Redemption Amount (as defined in the Series B Certificate of
Designation). The Series B Preferred Stock is entitled to certain protective provisions and we may not take certain actions without the
written consent of at least fifty one percent ( 51 %) in Stated Value of the outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock, including,
without limitation, amend, alter or repeal any provision of the Series B Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws that materially and
adversely affects the rights of the Series B Preferred Stock, pay cash dividends or distributions on Junior Securities (as defined in
the Series B Certificate of Designation), or repay, repurchase or offer to repay, or otherwise acquire more than a de minimis number
of shares of Common Stock, Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the Series B Certificate of Designation) or Junior Securities. Shares
of common stock issuable upon the conversion of Series B Preferred Stock are subject to a 9.99 % beneficial ownership limitation.
From March 2021
through December 2021, we consummated the transactions contemplated by the securities purchase agreement with Leviston Resources LLC,
pursuant to which, we generated net cash proceeds of $ 4,378,995 , and issued in a private placement: (i) 5,000 shares of Series B preferred
stock, convertible by dividing the stated value, currently $ 1,080 , as amended, by the Series B conversion price; and (ii) a warrant to
acquire 5,000 shares of the Series B preferred stock at an exercise price of $ 1,000 per share of Series B preferred stock, which became
exercisable immediately upon issuance and which expires on March 26, 2023 ; and (iii) a warrant to acquire 5,000 shares of the Series
B preferred stock at an exercise price of $ 1,000 per share of Series B preferred stock, which became exercisable immediately upon issuance
and which expires on March 26, 2024 . The Series B preferred stock issuable upon exercise of the Series B preferred stock warrants are
automatically convertible into shares of common stock at the Series B conversion price.
During the three
months ended March 31, 2022, 1,532 shares Series B preferred stock had been converted into 1,188,456 shares of common stock.
As
of March 31, 2022, there were 2,300 shares of Series B preferred stock outstanding resulting in Series B preferred stock with a stated
value of $ 2,484,000 , and convertible into 1,656,000 shares of common stock, using a conversion price of $ 1.50 .
Series C Preferred
Stock
Holders
of our Series C Preferred Stock have no voting rights. Holders of our Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends on Series
C Preferred Stock equal (on an as-if-converted-to-Common-Stock basis) to any dividends paid on Common Stock. In the event of any liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of our company, whether voluntary or involuntary, holders of our Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to receive,
prior and in preference to any distribution of any of our assets to the holders of Common Stock and Common Stock Equivalents (as defined
in the Certificate of Designation) by reason of their ownership thereof, for each share held an amount equal to the Stated Value (as
defined in the Certificate of Designation), plus fees, if any. The Series C Preferred Stock ranks junior to the Series B Preferred Stock
as to rights upon a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. The Series C Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option
of the holder thereof, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock as is determined by dividing the Stated
Value, currently $1,111, by the Series C Conversion Price, subject to further adjustment in the event that the Company, subject to certain
exemptions, disposes of or issues any Common Stock or securities convertible into, exercisable, or exchangeable for Common Stock for
no consideration or for consideration less than the applicable Series C Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance.
We are entitled to redeem some or all of the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock for cash in an amount equal to the Optional
Redemption Amount (as defined in the Certificate of Designation). The Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to certain protective provisions
and, without the written consent of at least 50.1% in Stated Value of the outstanding shares of the Series C Preferred Stock, we may
not (or permit any of our subsidiaries to) enter into, create, incur, assume, guarantee or suffer to exist any indebtedness, other than
Permitted Indebtedness (as defined in the Certificate of Designation). Shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of Series
C Preferred Stock are subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, which may increase to 9.99% upon notice to the Company.
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During
December 2021, we consummated the transactions contemplated by the securities purchase agreement with the investors party thereto, pursuant
to which we generated net cash proceeds of $ 7,733,601 , and issued in a private placement: (i) 7,880
shares of Series C preferred stock, convertible by dividing the stated value, currently $ 1,111 , by the Series C Conversion Price;
and (ii) warrants to acquire 1,750,936 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $ 2.50 per share, which became exercisable immediately
upon issuance and with a term of 5 years; and (iii) warrants to acquire 1,750,936 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $ 2.75
per share, which became exercisable immediately upon issuance and with a term of 5 years.
On
March 29, 2022, the Company offered 16 warrant holders replacement warrants with an exercise price of $ 1.50 per common share, in exchange
for any warrants exercised at this time at the exercise price of $ 1.50 per common share. The issuance of replacement warrants has the
effect of resetting the conversion price of all outstanding shares of Series C preferred stock to $ 1.50 per common share and resetting
the exercise price of all outstanding warrants to $ 1.50 per common shares in instances where those conversion and exercise prices are
above $ 1.50 .
As
of March 31, 2022, there were 7,880 shares of Series C preferred stock outstanding resulting in Series C preferred stock with a stated
value of $ 8,754,680 , and convertible into 5,836,453 shares of common stock, using a conversion price of $ 1.50 .
Note 16. Discontinued
Operations
On
August 6, 2021, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Informa. Pursuant to the Agreement,
Creek Road Miners Corp. (fka Kick the Can Corp.) sold, transferred, and assigned certain assets, properties, and rights to Informa related
to the business of operating and producing live pop culture events. The Company released deferred
revenue and other liabilities totaling $ 722,429 and recorded a gain from sale of discontinued operations of
this amount.
On
September 15, 2021, the Company sold our wholly owned subsidiary which contained our Jevo assets and all rights to our Jevo operations
for $ 1,500,000 and recognized a gain from sale of discontinued operations on the transaction of approximately $ 1,130,740 . The gain from
sale of discontinued operations consists of the following:
Schedule
of Gain from Sale of Discontinue Operation
Description
Amount
Net cash paid on the closing date
$ 1,500,000
Less:
Current assets
36,060
Inventory
193,300
Fixed assets, net
16,700
Intangible assets, net
123,200
Total
369,260
Gain from sale
$ 1,130,740
CONtv
is a joint venture with third parties and Bristol Capital, LLC. The Company holds a limited and passive interest of 10 % in CONtv. As
of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the investment in CONtv was $ 0 , for both periods. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021,
the amount due to CONtv was $ 0 , for both periods, and classified as a discontinued operation.
The
related assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operations in our consolidated balance sheets for the periods ending
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, are classified as discontinued operations. Additionally, the financial results associated with
discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of operations for the three months ending March 31, 2022 and 2021, are classified
as discontinued operations.
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The
assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations consists of the following:
Schedule of Discontinued Operation of Balance Sheet and Operation Statement
March 31,
December 31,
2022
2021
Assets
Current assets:
Prepaid expenses
$ —
$ —
Inventory
—
—
Total current assets
—
—
Other assets:
Property and equipment, net
—
—
Intangible assets, net
—
—
Total assets
$ —
$ —
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$ 463,645
$ 472,029
Deferred revenue
—
—
Due to CONtv
—
—
Total liabilities
$ 463,645
$ 472,029
In
addition, revenue and expenses from discontinued operations were as follows:
2022
2021
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
2021
Revenue
$ —
$ 206,476
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue
—
222,347
General and administrative
—
234,525
Total operating expenses
—
456,872
Loss from operations
—
( 250,396 )
Other income (expense):
Other income
6,004
828,516
Interest income
—
—
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
—
—
Total other income (expense)
6,004
828,516
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
$ 6,004
$ 578,120
Note
17. Subsequent Events
Conversion
of Series B Preferred Stock
During the month
of April 2022, 940 shares of Series B preferred stock were converted into 753,697 shares of common stock.
Cancellation
of Warehouse Lease
The
commercial lease for 3,200 square feet of warehouse space at 16142 Wyandotte Street, Van Nuys, California 91405, expiring on May 1, 2025 ,
was amended on April 11, 2022. The amendment advanced the expiration of the lease to April 30, 2022 for a payment of $ 20,450 .
Extension
of Agreement with ANEC
The
Company extended its agreement with ANEC (a related party) through May 24, 2022 with no option for additional extension or renewal. Under
the agreement originally signed on October 22, 2021, ANEC would: (i) allow the Company to moor a barge on the ANEC operations site with
the Company’s mobile data center that houses cryptocurrency miners and a mobile turbine, and, (ii) supply natural gas to power
a mobile turbine that produces electricity that, in turn, is used to power the miners. ANEC charges the Company for the amount of natural
gas used based on the daily spot price of an unaffiliated third party, and a daily fee of $ 1,500 during the initial 90-day term, and
$ 2,000 thereafter, for the use of their operations site to moor the barge. The agreement has an initial term of 90 days and continues
on a month-to-month basis for 3 additional months. Either party may terminate the agreement at the end of the initial term, or at any
time during the additional 3 months term by providing the other party 30-day notice. ANEC may terminate the agreement at any time under
certain conditions.
Liquidation
of Bitcoin Holdings
In
May 2022 the Company liquidated all of its Bitcoin holdings. Approximately 17 Bitcoin were liquidated resulting in cash proceeds of approximately
$ 532,000 .
Decrease
in Market Price of Bitcoin, and Increase in Cost of Natural Gas
Our
business is heavily dependent on the market price of Bitcoin, which has experienced substantial volatility and has recently dropped to
its lowest price since December 2020. The market price of Bitcoin has dropped approximately 35 % since the beginning of 2022. In
addition, the cost of natural gas that we use to produce electricity to power our miners has increased substantially. The cost of natural
gas has increased approximately 120 % since the beginning of 2022.These price movements result in decreased cryptocurrency mining revenue
and increased cryptocurrency mining costs, both of which have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results.
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Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Cautionary
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The
following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and
2021 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes to those financial statements that are
included elsewhere in this report. Our discussion includes forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks
and uncertainties, such as our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially
from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those set forth under “Risk
Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
We
use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,”
“ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,”
“could,” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this
report are based on information available to us on the date hereof and, except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update
any such forward-looking statements.
Company
Overview
Creek
Road Miners, Inc. (formerly known as Wizard Brands, Inc., Wizard Entertainment, Inc., Wizard World, Inc., and GoEnergy, Inc.) was incorporated
in Delaware on May 2, 2001. Prior to cryptocurrency mining operations that began in October 2021, the Company produced live and virtual
pop culture conventions and events, and sold a gelatin machine and related consumables (known collectively as “legacy operations”).
All legacy operations were discontinued during 2021. The Company operates an eCommerce site selling pop culture memorabilia and will
evaluate whether to continue the eCommerce operations in 2022.
On
August 6, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Informa Pop Culture Events, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (“Informa”). Pursuant to the Agreement, Creek Road Miners Corp. (fka Kick the Can Corp.) sold, transferred, and
assigned certain assets, properties, and rights to Informa related to the business of operating and producing live pop culture events.
The Company released deferred revenue and other liabilities totaling $722,429 and recognized other
income of this amount.
On
September 15, 2021, we sold our wholly owned subsidiary which contained our Jevo assets and all rights to our Jevo operations for $1,500,000
and recognized a gain on the transaction of approximately $1,130,740.
Cryptocurrency
Mining
We
currently generate substantially all our revenue through cryptocurrency we earn through our mining activities, which we may strategically
hold or sell at beneficial prices and times. We currently mine and hold Bitcoin exclusively. We plan to hold our mined Bitcoin in excess
of our operating and capital expenditure needs until the next halving event (expected to occur around March 2024), which we believe will
lead to an increase in the market price of Bitcoin, other than for such sales of Bitcoin as determine to be necessary to fund operating
or capital expenses, such as our purchase commitments for additional miners from Bitmain. While we do not have the intention of mining
any other cryptocurrencies in the near future, we may expand our mining operations to include additional crypto assets if, after evaluation
of the financial merits of such crypto assets based on a number of factors, including the anticipated profitability and price stability
of such crypto assets and the ability and cost of our existing miners to mine for such digital assets, we determine that such additional
crypto assets are reasonably likely to result in better margin than Bitcoin. Our mining operations commenced on October 24, 2021. We
use special cryptocurrency mining computers (known as “miners”) to solve complex cryptographic algorithms to support the
Bitcoin blockchain and, in return, receive Bitcoin as our reward. Miners measure their processing power, which is known as “hashing”
power, in terms of the number of hashing algorithms solved (or “hashes”) per second, which is the miner’s “hash
rate.” We participate in mining pools that pool the resources of groups of miners and split cryptocurrency rewards earned according
to the “hashing” capacity each miner contributes to the mining pool.
All
of the miners we operate were manufactured by Bitmain, and incorporate application-specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) chips
specialized to solve blocks on the Bitcoin blockchains using the 256-bit secure hashing algorithm (“SHA-256”) in return for
Bitcoin cryptocurrency rewards. In October 2021 we put 156 Bitmain S19J Pro miners into production, and added another 84 into production
in December 2021. In March 2022 we received 270 Bitmain S19 miners but as of March 31, 2022 they had yet to be placed into production.
As of March 31, 2022, we had 240 Bitmain S19J Pro miners with 24 Ph/s of hashing capacity in production, we had received 270 Bitmain
S19 miners with 24.3 Ph/s of hashing capacity not yet placed into production, and had deposits for an additional 870 miners with 111.1
Ph/s hashing capacity to be delivered in 2022 as follows:
●
270
Bitmain S19J Pro (100 Th/s per miner, total 27 Ph/s hashing capacity) delivered in April
●
600
Bitmain S19XP (140 Th/s per miner, total 84 Ph/s hashing capacity) delivery expected July through December 2022
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After
the delivery of the miners above we will have a total of 1,380 miners with 159.3 Ph/s of hashing capacity.
The
purchase commitment for undelivered miners as of March 31, 2022 totals $9,378,300, including $6,203,100 paid as deposits as of the period
ending March 31, 2022, and the remaining $3,175,200 due to be paid monthly from the proceeds of the sale of earned Bitcoin during the
year ending December 31, 2022 or, if necessary or advisable, with earned Bitcoin to the extent that the vendor accepts Bitcoin as a form
of payment or from additional capital raising, which may be debt or equity, or a combination thereof pursuant to a private or public
offering, with the last payment scheduled to occur on November 10, 2022.
Mobile
Data Centers
We
utilize mobile data centers to house our miners. Our mobile data centers are located close to natural gas wellheads. We use natural gas
to power a mobile turbine that produces electricity that, in turn, is used to power our miners.
The
Company measures its operations by the number and U.S. Dollar (US$) value of the cryptocurrency rewards it earns from its cryptocurrency
mining activities. The following table presents additional information regarding our cryptocurrency mining operations:
Quantity of Bitcoin
US$ Amounts
Balance September 30, 2021
—
$ —
Revenue recognized from cryptocurrency mined
6.7
369,804
Mining pool operating fees
(0.1 )
(7,398 )
Impairment of cryptocurrencies
—
(59,752 )
Balance December 31, 2021
6.6
$ 302,654
Revenue recognized from cryptocurrency mined
8.3
343,055
Mining pool operating fees
(0.2 )
(6,868 )
Impairment of cryptocurrencies
—
(106,105 )
Balance March 31, 2022
14.7
$ 532,736
Factors
Affecting Profitability
Our
business is heavily dependent on the market price of Bitcoin. The prices of cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin, have experienced
substantial volatility. Further affecting the industry, and particularly for the Bitcoin blockchain, the cryptocurrency reward for solving
a block is subject to periodic incremental halving. Halving is a process designed to control the overall supply and reduce the risk of
inflation in cryptocurrencies using a Proof-of-Work consensus algorithm. At a predetermined block, the mining reward is cut in half,
hence the term “halving”. For Bitcoin the reward was initially set at 50 Bitcoin currency rewards per block. The Bitcoin
blockchain has undergone halving three times since its inception as follows: (1) on November 28, 2012 at block 210,000; (2) on July 9,
2016 at block 420,000; and (3) on May 11, 2020 at block 630,000, when the reward was reduced to its current level of 6.25 Bitcoin per
block. The next halving for the Bitcoin blockchain is anticipated to occur in March 2024 at block 840,000, when the reward will be reduced
to 3.125 Bitcoin per block. This process will reoccur until the total amount of Bitcoin currency rewards issued reaches 21 million and
the theoretical supply of new Bitcoin is exhausted. Many factors influence the price of Bitcoin, and potential increases or decreases
in prices in advance of, or following, a future halving is unknown.
We
plan to hold our mined Bitcoin until the next halving event (expected to occur around March 2024), which we believe will lead to an increase
in the market price of Bitcoin, other than for such sales of Bitcoin as determine to be necessary to fund operating or capital expenses,
such as our purchase commitments for additional miners from Bitmain.
Our business is heavily dependent
on the market price of Bitcoin, which has experienced substantial volatility and has recently dropped to its lowest price since December
2020. The market price of Bitcoin has dropped approximately 35% since the beginning of 2022. In addition, the cost of natural gas
that we use to produce electricity to power our miners has increased substantially. The cost of natural gas has increased approximately
120% since the beginning of 2022.These price movements result in decreased cryptocurrency mining revenue and increased cryptocurrency
mining costs, both of which have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results.
Competition
Our
business environment is constantly evolving, and cryptocurrency miners can range from individuals to large-scale commercial mining operations.
We compete with other companies that focus all or a portion of their activities on mining activities at scale, including several public
and private companies. We face significant competition in every aspect of our business, including, but not limited to, the acquisition
of mining equipment, the ability to raise capital, and the ability to obtain the lowest cost energy to power our mining operations.
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Government
Regulation
Cryptocurrency
is increasingly becoming subject to governmental regulation, both in the U.S. and internationally. State and local regulations also may
apply to our activities and other activities in which we may participate in the future. Numerous regulatory bodies have shown an interest
in regulating blockchain or cryptocurrency activities. For example, on March 9, 2022 President Biden signed an executive order on cryptocurrencies.
While the executive order does not mandate any specific regulations, it instructs various federal agencies to consider potential regulatory
measures, including the evaluation of the creation of a U.S. Central Bank digital currency. Future changes to existing regulations or
entirely new regulations may affect our business in ways it is not presently possible for us to predict with any reasonable degree of
reliability. As the regulatory and legal environment evolves, we may become subject to new laws and regulation which may affect our mining
and other activities. For additional discussion regarding our belief about the potential risks existing and future regulation pose to
our business, see the Section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2021.
Strategic
Initiatives
Our
objective is to mine and hold select cryptocurrencies. We seek to own multiple oil and natural gas producing assets and utilize the natural
gas to power environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art cryptocurrency mining facilities. To achieve this aim, we are targeting between
$10 million and $15 million of acquisitions of oil and natural gas producing assets in 2022. As of the date of this report, no discussions
with natural gas producers have led to definitive agreements. We anticipate that we will fund any such acquisitions through the proceeds
of the sale of earned Bitcoin, vendor financing, a private placement of the Company’s securities or a combination thereof. By directing
income from oil and excess natural gas sales to cover operating expenses we will have the opportunity to retain our mined cryptocurrencies
as assets.
We
are also seeking to scale our existing operations through the purchase of additional miners. As of March 31, 2022, we had 240 Bitmain
S19J Pro miners with 24 Ph/s of hashing capacity in production, we had received 270 Bitmain S19 miners with 24.3 Ph/s of hashing capacity
not yet placed into production, and had deposits for an additional 870 miners with 111.1 Ph/s hashing capacity that we expect to be delivered
in 2022. We anticipate paying the remaining commitments monthly from the proceeds of the sale of earned Bitcoin during the year ending
December 31, 2022 or, if necessary or advisable, with earned Bitcoin to the extent that the vendor accepts Bitcoin as a form of payment
or from additional capital raising, which may be debt or equity, or a combination thereof pursuant to a private or public offering. If
received in the second half of the year, the Bitmain S19XP miners will allow us to mine more efficiently by operating at a higher hash
rate while using the same amount of energy as our current miners.
We
are aiming to achieve geographic diversity by locating up to six data centers at locations designed to mitigate concentration risk.
COVID-19
We
are subject to risks and uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our
business is highly uncertain and difficult to predict, as the responses that we, other businesses and governments are taking continue
to evolve. Furthermore, capital markets and economies worldwide have also been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is
possible that it could cause a local and/or global economic recession. Policymakers around the globe have responded with fiscal policy
actions to support the healthcare industry and economy as a whole. The magnitude and overall effectiveness of these actions remain uncertain.
The
severity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the
duration and severity of the pandemic and the extent and severity of the impact on our customers, service providers and suppliers, all
of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. As of the date of issuance of our financial statements, the extent to which the COVID-19
pandemic may in the future materially impact our financial condition, liquidity or results of operations is uncertain.
Russia
– Ukraine Conflict
The
Russia – Ukraine conflict is a global concern. The Company does not have any direct exposure to Russia or Ukraine through its operations,
employee base, investments or sanctions. The Company does not receive goods or services sourced from those countries, does not anticipate
any disruption in its supply chain and has no business relationships, connections to or assets in Russia, Belarus or Ukraine. No impairments
to assets have been made due to the conflict. We are unable at this time to know the full ramifications of the Russia – Ukraine
conflict and its effects on our business.
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Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
The
preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States,
or U.S. GAAP, requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses,
and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. When making these estimates and assumptions, we consider our historical
experience, our knowledge of economic and market factors and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Actual results may differ under different estimates and assumptions. The accounting estimates and assumptions discussed in this section
are those that we consider to be the most critical to an understanding of our financial statements because they inherently involve significant
judgments and uncertainties.
Principles of
Consolidation
The
accompanying financial statements are consolidated and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Reclassification
Certain
prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Cash and cash
equivalents
For
purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company defines cash equivalents as all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an
original maturity of three months or less. In all periods presented, cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds.
Fair
value of financial instruments
Under
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures , fair value is defined as the price at which an asset could be exchanged or a liability transferred
in a transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. Where
available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable
prices or parameters are not available, valuation models are applied. A fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in measuring
fair value into three broad levels as follows:
Level
1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level
2 – Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, are observable either directly or indirectly.
Level
3 – Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions.
The
Company is required to use observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort. The Company has no fair value
items required to be disclosed as of December 31, 2021 or 2020 under these requirements. The carrying amounts of financial assets and
liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, approximate their fair values because of the
short maturity of these instruments.
Transactions
involving related parties typically cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s-length basis, as the requisite conditions
of competitive, free market dealings may not exist. However, in the case of the secured convertible debentures due to related parties,
the Company obtained a fairness opinion from an independent third party which supports that the transaction was carried out at an arm’s
length basis.
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Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
(Bitcoin) is included in current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The classification of cryptocurrencies as a
current asset has been made after the Company’s consideration of the significant consistent daily trading volume on readily available
cryptocurrency exchanges and the absence of limitations or restrictions on Company’s ability to sell Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies
awarded to the Company through its mining activities are accounted for in connection with the Company’s revenue recognition policy
disclosed below. Cryptocurrencies held are accounted for as intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. An intangible asset with
an indefinite useful life is not amortized but assessed for impairment annually, or more frequently, when events or changes in circumstances
occur indicating that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived asset is impaired. Impairment exists when the carrying amount
exceeds its fair value, which is measured using the quoted price of the cryptocurrency at the time its fair value is being measured.
In testing for impairment, the Company has the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely
than not that an impairment exists. If it is determined that it is not more likely than not that an impairment exists, a quantitative
impairment test is not necessary. If the Company concludes otherwise, it is required to perform a quantitative impairment test. To the
extent an impairment loss is recognized, the loss establishes the new cost basis of the asset. Subsequent reversal of impairment losses
is not permitted. Cryptocurrencies awarded to the Company through its mining activities are included within operating activities on the
accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived
assets are comprised of intangible assets and property and equipment. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. An estimate of undiscounted future cash
flows produced by the asset, or the appropriate grouping of assets, is compared to the carrying value to determine whether an impairment
exists, pursuant to the provisions of FASB ASC 360-10 “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets
to Be Disposed Of”. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured based on quoted market prices in active markets,
if available. If quoted market prices are not available, the estimate of fair value is based on various valuation techniques, including
a discounted value of estimated future cash flows and fundamental analysis. The Company reports an asset to be disposed of at the lower
of its carrying value or its estimated net realizable value.
Property and
equipment
Property
and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 3 to 9 years.
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful lives of the related assets, or the lease term. Expenditures for
maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred while renewals and betterments are capitalized. Gains and losses on disposals
are included in the consolidated statements of operations.
Management
assesses the carrying value of property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may
not be recoverable. If there is indication of impairment, management prepares an estimate of future cash flows expected to result from
the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment
loss is recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value.
Revenue
Recognition
We
account for revenue in accordance with ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), (“ASC 606”). The underlying
principle of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected.
Revenues
are recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to a customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration
that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. We apply the following five steps in order to determine the appropriate
amount of revenue to be recognized as we fulfill our obligations under each of our agreements:
● identify
the contract with a customer;
● identify
the performance obligations in the contract;
● determine
the transaction price;
● allocate
the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract; and
● recognize
revenue as the performance obligation is satisfied.
The
Company has entered into digital asset mining pools by executing contracts with the mining pool operators to provide computing power
to the mining pool. The contracts are terminable at any time by either party and the Company’s enforceable right to compensation
only begins when the Company provides computing power to the mining pool operator. In exchange for providing computing power, the Company
is entitled to a fractional share of the fixed cryptocurrency award the mining pool operator receives (less digital asset transaction
fees to the mining pool operator which are recorded as a component of cost of revenues), for successfully adding a block to the blockchain.
The Company’s fractional share is based on the proportion of computing power the Company contributed to the mining pool operator
to the total computing power contributed by all mining pool participants in solving the current algorithm.
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Providing
computing power in digital asset transaction verification services is an output of the Company’s ordinary activities. The provision
of providing such computing power is the only performance obligation in the Company’s contracts with mining pool operators. The
transaction consideration the Company receives, if any, is noncash consideration, which the Company measures at fair value on the date
received, which is not materially different than the fair value at contract inception or the time the Company has earned the award from
the pools. The consideration is all variable. Because it is not probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur,
the consideration is constrained until the mining pool operator successfully places a block (by being the first to solve an algorithm)
and the Company receives confirmation of the consideration it will receive, at which time revenue is recognized. There is no significant
financing component in these transactions.
Fair
value of the cryptocurrency award received is determined using the market rate of the related cryptocurrency at the time of receipt.
There is currently no specific definitive guidance under GAAP or alternative accounting framework for the accounting for cryptocurrencies
recognized as revenue or held, and management has exercised significant judgment in determining the appropriate accounting treatment.
In the event authoritative guidance is enacted by the FASB, the Company may be required to change its policies, which could have an effect
on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results from operations.
Cryptocurrency
Mining Costs
The
Company’s cryptocurrency mining costs consist primarily of direct costs of earning Bitcoin related to mining operations, including
mining pool fees, natural gas costs, turbine rental costs, and mobile data center rental costs, but exclude depreciation and amortization,
which are separately stated in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
Reverse
Stock Split
We
implemented a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of our outstanding shares of common stock that was effective on January 23, 2020. Unless otherwise
noted, all share and related option, warrant, and convertible security information presented has been retroactively adjusted to reflect
the reduced number of shares, and the increase in the share price which resulted from this action.
Stock-Based
Compensation
We
periodically issue stock options, warrants and restricted stock to employees and non-employees for services, in capital raising transactions,
and for financing costs. We account for share-based payments under the guidance as set forth in the Share-Based Payment Topic 718 of
the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based
payment awards made to employees, officers, directors, and consultants, including employee stock options, based on estimated fair values.
We estimate the fair value of stock option and warrant awards to employees and directors on the date of grant using an option-pricing
model, and the value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the required service
period in our Statements of Operations. We estimate the fair value of restricted stock awards to employees and directors using the market
price of our common stock on the date of grant, and the value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized
as expense over the required service period in our Statements of Operations.
Income taxes
We
account for income taxes using the asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences,
and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the
opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
Discontinued
Operations
On
August 6, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Informa. Pursuant to the Agreement, Creek
Road Miners Corp (fka Kick the Can Corp.) sold, transferred, and assigned certain assets, properties, and rights to Informa related to
the business of operating and producing live pop culture events. The Company released deferred
revenue and other liabilities totaling $722,429 and recognized other income of this amount.
On
September 15, 2021, we sold our wholly owned subsidiary which contained our Jevo assets and all rights to our Jevo operations for $1,500,000
and recognized a gain on the transaction of approximately $1,130,740.
The
related assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operations in our consolidated balance sheets for the periods ending
March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, are classified as discontinued operations. Additionally, the financial results associated with
discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of operations for the periods ending March 31, 2022 and 2021, are classified as
discontinued operations.
Results
of Operations
Comparison
of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
Three Months Ended March 31,
2022
2021
$ Change
% Change
Revenue:
Cryptocurrency mining
$ 343,055
$ —
$ 343,055
— %
eCommerce
42,059
172,698
(130,639 )
(76 )%
Total revenue
385,114
172,698
212,416
123 %
Operating costs and expenses:
Cryptocurrency mining costs (exclusive of
depreciation and amortization shown below)
386,342
—
386,342
— %
eCommerce costs
17,478
75,199
(57,721 )
(77 )%
Depreciation and amortization
164,520
4,955
159,565
3,220 %
Stock based compensation
1,923,105
1,847,556
75,549
4 %
General and administrative
932,861
1,067,891
(135,030 )
(13 )%
Impairment of mined cryptocurrency
106,105
—
106,105
— %
Total operating expenses
3,530,411
2,995,601
534,810
18 %
Loss from operations
(3,145,297 )
(2,822,903 )
(322,394 )
(11 )%
Other income (expense):
PPP loan forgiveness
197,662
—
197,662
— %
Interest expense
(148,064 )
(224,092 )
76,028
34 %
Other income
—
—
—
— %
Total other income (expense)
49,598
(224,092 )
273,690
122 %
Net loss from continuing operations
(3,095,699 )
(3,046,995 )
(48,704 )
(2 )%
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
6,604
578,120
(571,516 )
(99 )%
Gain from sale of discontinued operations
—
—
—
— %
Net income from discontinued operations
6,604
578,120
(571,516 )
(99 )%
Net loss
$ (3,089,095 )
$ (2,468,875 )
$ (620,220 )
(25 )%
Revenue
Three Months Ended March 31,
2022
2021
$ Change
% Change
Revenue:
Cryptocurrency mining
$ 343,055
$ —
$ 343,055
— %
eCommerce
42,059
172,698
(130,639 )
(76 )%
Total revenue
$ 385,114
$ 172,698
$ 212,416
123 %
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Total
revenue increased $212,416, or 123%, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021, due
to the following:
Category
Change
Key Drivers
Cryptocurrency mining
↑
$ 343,055
Cryptocurrency mining operations did not begin until October 2021
eCommerce
↓
$ (130,639 )
Lower order volume
Operating
Costs and Expenses
Three Months Ended March 31,
2022
2021
$ Change
% Change
Operating Costs and Expenses:
Cryptocurrency mining costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below)
$ 386,342
$ —
$ 386,342
— %
eCommerce costs
17,478
75,199
(57,721 )
(77 )%
Depreciation and amortization
164,520
4,955
159,565
3,220 %
Stock based compensation
1,923,105
1,847,556
75,549
4 %
General and administrative
932,861
1,067,891
(135,030 )
(13 )%
Impairment of mined cryptocurrency
106,105
—
106,105
— %
Total operating expenses
$ 3,530,411
$ 2,995,601
$ 534,810
18 %
Our
operating costs and expenses increased $534,810, or 18%, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended
March 31, 2021, due to the following:
Category
Change
Key Drivers
Cryptocurrency mining costs (1)
↑
$ 386,342
Cryptocurrency mining operations did not begin until October 2021
eCommerce costs
↓
$ (57,721 )
Lower order volume
Depreciation and amortization
↑
$ 159,565
Addition of cryptocurrency mining equipment
Stock based compensation
↑
$ 75,549
Increased issuances of stock warrants
General and administrative
↓
$ (135,030 )
Primarily lower marketing expenses
Impairment of cryptocurrency
↑
$ 106,105
Cryptocurrency mining operations did not begin until October 2021
(1) exclusive
of depreciation and amortization shown below
Net
Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2022
2021
$ Change
% Change
Net Income (Loss):
Net loss from continuing operations
$ (3,095,699 )
$ (3,046,995 )
$ (48,704 )
(2 )%
Net income from discontinued operations
6,604
578,120
(571,516 )
(99 )%
Total net loss
$ (3,089,095 )
$ (2,468,875 )
$ (620,220 )
(25 )%
Net
loss from continuing operations increased $620,220 or 25%, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended
March 31, 2021, primarily due to increased operating costs and expenses as described above.
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Going
Concern Analysis
Historically,
we have relied upon cash from financing activities to fund substantially all of the cash requirements of our activities and have incurred
significant losses and experienced negative cash flow. The Company had net losses from continuing operations of $3,095,699, and $3,046,995,
for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We cannot predict if we will be profitable. We may continue to incur
losses for an indeterminate period of time and may be unable to achieve profitability. An extended period of losses and negative
cash flow may prevent us from successfully operating and expanding our business. We may be unable to achieve or sustain profitability on a quarterly or annual basis. On March 31, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.1 million and
working capital of approximately $2.4 million.
We
have evaluated the significance of these conditions in relation to our ability to meet our obligations, which has raised substantial
doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. However, the Company believes that the effects of the sale
of its legacy operations during 2021, and the entrance into cryptocurrency mining operations that began in October 2021, will guide the
Company in a positive direction as we continue to strive to attain profitability, but there is no absolute certainty that profitability
can be achieved.
Additionally,
if necessary, management believes that both related parties (management and members of the Board of Directors of the Company) and potential
external sources of debt and/or equity financing may be obtained based on management’s history of being able to raise capital from
both internal and external sources. However, although there have been recent external source financings, there is no absolute certainty
that any such external source or related-party financing can be obtained in the future. Therefore, the accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.
The
consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification
of assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the matters discussed herein. While the Company believes
in the viability of management’s strategy to obtain debt and/or equity financing, generate sufficient revenue, and control costs,
there can be no assurances to that effect. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the ability to
obtain debt and/or equity financing, generate sufficient revenues, and to control operating expenses.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Three Months Ended March 31,
2022
2021
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow Data:
Net cash used in operating activities
$ (1,145,134 )
$ (1,185,040 )
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,404,122 )
—
Net cash provided by financing activities
885,967
1,922,662
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(1,663,289 )
737,622
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
2,785,188
1,897,703
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$ 1,121,899
$ 2,635,325
Liquidity
As
of March 31, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,121,899, compared to $2,785,188 as of December 31, 2021, a decrease of $1,663,288.
This decrease was primarily due to cash of $1,404,122 used in investing activities, cash of $1,145,133 used in operating activities,
and partially offset by cash of $885,967 provided by financing activities.
Operating
Activities
Net
cash used in operating activities was $1,145,134 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and resulted primarily from a net loss of
$3,089,095, partially offset by stock based compensation of $1,923,105.
Net
cash used in operating activities was $1,185,040 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and resulted primarily from a net loss of
$2,468,875, partially offset by stock based compensation of $2,094,190.
Investing
Activities
Net
cash used in investing activities was $1,404,122 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and resulted primarily from an increase in
property and equipment, specifically mining equipment, of $2,111,932, partially offset by a decrease in net deposits on mining equipment
of $707,810.
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During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company entered into purchase agreements with mining equipment suppliers for the acquisition of
the mining equipment to be shipped and delivered during 2022 as presented below:
●
270
Bitmain S19 (90 Th/s per miner, total 24.3 Ph/s hashing capacity) delivered in March 2022 but not yet placed into production as of
March 31, 2022
●
270
Bitmain S19J Pro (100 Th/s per miner, total 27 Ph/s hashing capacity) delivered in April 2022
●
600
Bitmain S19XP (140 Th/s per miner, total 84 Ph/s hashing capacity) delivery expected July
through December 2022
The
purchase commitment for undelivered miners as of March 31, 2022 totals $9,378,300, including $6,203,100 paid as deposits as of March
31, 2022, and the remaining $3,175,200 due to be paid monthly from the proceeds of the sale of earned Bitcoin during the year ending
December 31, 2022 or, if necessary or advisable, with earned Bitcoin to the extent that the vendor accepts Bitcoin as a form of payment
or from additional capital raising, which may be debt or equity, or a combination thereof pursuant to a private or public offering, with
the last payment scheduled to occur on November 10, 2022.
Financing
Activities
Net
cash provided by financing activities was $885,967 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and resulted primarily from proceeds from
the exercise of warrants for $900,000.
Net
cash provided by financing activities was $1,922,662 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and resulted primarily from proceeds from
the issuance of Series B preferred stock and warrants of $1,725,000.
Working
Capital (Deficit)
The
following table summarizes total current assets, liabilities, and working capital for the periods ended March 31, 2022 and December 31,
2021:
As of
March 31,
2022
December 31, 2021
Increase/(Decrease)
Current assets
$ 8,741,157
$ 10,827,973
$ (2,086,816 )
Current liabilities
$ 6,364,003
$ 6,039,311
$ 324,692
Working capital (deficit)
$ 2,377,154
$ 4,788,662
$ (2,411,508 )
As
of March 31, 2022, we had working capital of $2,377,154, compared to working capital of $4,788,662 as of December 31, 2021, a
decrease of 2,411,508. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in cash and in deposits on mining equipment.
Non-U.S.
GAAP Measure – Adjusted EBITDA
In
addition to our U.S. GAAP results, we present Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance. However, Adjusted EBITDA
is not a recognized measurement under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, income from operations
or any other performance measure derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as
a measure of liquidity. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss), plus interest expense, other income (expense), provision for
income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, income from discontinued operations, and gain on sale of discontinued
operations. Management considers our core operating performance to be that which our managers can affect in any particular period through
their management of the resources that affect our underlying revenue and profit generating operations that period. Non-U.S. GAAP adjustments
to our results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are itemized below. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons
we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may
incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should
not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
Set forth below is
a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2022
2021
$ Change
Net loss
$ (3,089,095 )
$ (2,468,875 )
$ (620,220 )
Add (deduct):
Other income (expense)
(49,598 )
224,092
(273,690 )
Depreciation and amortization
164,520
4,955
159,565
Stock based compensation
1,923,105
1,847,556
75,549
Net income from discontinued operations
(6,604 )
(578,120 )
571,516
Adjusted EBITDA
$ (1,057,672 )
$ (970,392 )
$ (87,280 )
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We
present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on
a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we use Adjusted
EBITDA in developing our internal budgets, forecasts and strategic plan; in analyzing the effectiveness of our business strategies in
evaluating potential acquisitions; and in making compensation decisions and in communications with our board of directors concerning
our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, which includes, among others, the following:
● Adjusted
EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures
or contractual commitments;
● Adjusted
EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
● Adjusted
EBITDA does not reflect interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest
or principal payments, on our debts; and
● although
depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized
will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash
requirements for such replacements.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not
required.
Item
4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our
management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure
controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. For purposes of this section, the
term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s
rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated
to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions,
as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based
upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of March 31, 2022, the end of the
period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level.
Inherent
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
Management
does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all
errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance
that the objectives of the control systems are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource
constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective
control system, no evaluation of internal control over financial reporting can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error
or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been or will be detected.
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These
inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of a
simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people,
or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood
of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future
conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
Changes
in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In
addition, our management with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have determined that
no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rules 13(a)-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) of the Exchange
Act) occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our
internal control over financial reporting.
PART
II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item
1. Legal Proceedings
The
Company is not involved in any disputes and does not have any litigation matters pending which the Company believes could have a materially
adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or
investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge
of the executive officers of our Company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our Company, our common stock, any
of our subsidiaries or of our Company’s or our Company’s subsidiaries’ officers or directors in their capacities as
such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.
Item
1A. Risk Factors
We
believe there are no changes that constitute material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form
10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022.
Item
2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
There
were no unregistered sales of the Company’s equity securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2022, that were not otherwise
disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K or at Part II, Item 9B in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2021.
Item
3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
There
has been no default in the payment of principal, interest, sinking or purchase fund installment, or any other material default, with
respect to any indebtedness of the Company.
Item
4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not
applicable.
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Item
6. Exhibits
EXHIBIT
INDEX
Exhibit
No.
Description
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of GoEnergy, Inc. (as filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the SEC on March 25, 2003).
3.2
Bylaws (as filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the SEC on March 25, 2003).
3.3
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of GoEnergy, Inc., dated December 6, 2010 (as filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 13, 2010).
3.4
Certificate of Correction, dated December 8, 2010 (as filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 13, 2010).
3.5
Second Certificate of Correction filed January 20, 2011 (as filed as Exhibit 3.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 25, 2011).
3.6
Certificate to set forth Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences, Limitations, Restrictions, and Relative Rights of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value per share (as filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 13, 2010).
3.7
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate to set forth Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences, Limitations, Restrictions, and Relative Rights of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value per share (as filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on April 25, 2011).
3.8
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate to set forth Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences, Limitations, Restrictions, and Relative Rights of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value per share (as filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012).
3.9
Amended and Restated Series A Certificate of Designations, dated March 29, 2012 (as filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 30, 2012).
3.10
First Amendment to the Bylaws of Wizard World, Inc. (as filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 21, 2016).
3.11
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation (as filed as Exhibit 3.11 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2020).
3.12
Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B Preferred Stock, dated July 16, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on August 13, 2021).
3.13
Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series C Preferred Stock, dated December 1, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 7, 2021).
10.1*
Letter Agreement dated May 5, 2022
between Creek Road Miners, Inc. and American Natural Energy Corporation
31.1*
Certification by the Principal Executive Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a))*
31.2*
Certification by the Principal Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a))*
32.1*
Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
32.2*
Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
101.INS*
Inline
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH* †
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL* †
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF* †
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB* †
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE* †
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
104.0
Cover
Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
*
Filed herewith
†
Users of this data are advised pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T that this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of
a registration statement for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the
Exchange Act, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these section
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CREEK
ROAD MINERS, INC.
By:
/s/
Scott D. Kaufman
Scott
D. Kaufman
Date:
May 16, 2022
President
and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal
Executive Officer)
By:
/s/
Alan L. Urban
Alan
L. Urban
Date:
May 16, 2022
Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
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