Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item
7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain
statements contained in this Annual Report are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and are subject to the “safe harbor” created by these sections. Future filings with
the SEC, future press releases and future oral or written statements made by us or with our approval, which are not statements of historical
fact, may also contain forward-looking statements. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond
our control, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements can be found
under the caption “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, and elsewhere in this Annual Report. The forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur
or circumstances that exist after the date on which they are made.
The
following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the accompanying notes for the periods ended December
31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report. Our actual results could differ materially from those expressed
or implied in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under the caption “Risk
Factors” in Part I, Item 1A.
Items
Affecting Comparability of Financial Results
In
the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of Collins Building to its previous owner in
exchange for the cancellation of all remaining debt owed to him. In the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company sold the remaining
assets of Collins Building as described in more detail in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this
Annual Report. All activity for Collins Building for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 are shown in discontinued
operations. Additionally in the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company shifted its strategy away from providing reclamation
services for third parties. All results of work performed in support of third parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025
are included in discontinued operations for the years then ended.
In
the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company sold all of its common stock in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Graphium Biosciences, Inc.
In accordance with GAAP, assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are presented separately in the Consolidated Balance Sheets,
and results of discontinued operations are reported as a separate component of consolidated net loss in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations, for all periods presented, resulting in changes to the presentation of certain prior period amounts.
Plan
of Operations
We
are a public company dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people and the planet through a novel and innovative approach
to impact investing with a particular focus on acquiring, reclaiming and repurposing mine sites and other undervalued land in economically
disadvantaged communities throughout Appalachia. We take an opportunistic approach to impact investing by leveraging our competitive
advantages and looking at solving old problems in new ways. We seek to thoughtfully allocate our capital into strategic opportunities
that are expected to make a positive impact on the people-planet ecosystem and generate strong investment returns for our shareholders.
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Critical
Accounting Policies
Preparation
of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates
and assumptions which affect amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate the accounting
policies and estimates that are used to prepare financial statements. Management has made their best estimates and judgments of certain
amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. We do not believe that there is great likelihood
that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions related to the accounting
policies described below. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions
as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Asset
Retirement Cost and Obligations
Reclamation.
Our asset retirement obligations arise from the Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and similar state statutes,
which require that mine property be restored in accordance with specified standards and an approved reclamation plan. Significant reclamation
activities include reclaiming refuse and slurry ponds, reclaiming the pit and support acreage at surface mines, sealing portals at deep
mines, and the treatment of water. We determine the future cash flows necessary to satisfy our reclamation obligations on a permit-by-permit
basis based upon current permit requirements and various estimates and assumptions, including estimates of disturbed acreage, cost estimates,
and assumptions regarding productivity. We are also faced with increasingly stringent environmental regulations, much of which are beyond
our control, which could increase our costs and materially increase our asset retirement obligations. Estimates of disturbed acreage
are determined based on approved mining plans and related engineering data. Cost estimates are based upon third-party costs. Productivity
assumptions are based on historical experience with the equipment that is expected to be utilized in the reclamation activities. Our
asset retirement obligations are initially recorded at fair value. In order to determine fair value, we use assumptions including a discount
rate and third-party margin. Each is discussed further below:
Discount
Rate . Our asset retirement obligations are initially recorded at fair value. We utilize discounted cash flow techniques to estimate
the fair value of our obligations. We base our discount rate on the rates of treasury bonds with maturities similar to expected mine
lives and adjust for our credit standing as necessary after considering funding and assurance provisions. Changes in our credit standing
could have a material impact on the valuation of our asset retirement obligations.
Third-Party
Margin . The measurement of an obligation at fair value is based upon the amount a third party would demand to perform the obligation.
Because we plan to perform a significant amount of the reclamation activities with internal resources, a third-party margin was added
to the estimated costs of these activities. This margin was estimated based upon our historical experience with contractors performing
similar types of reclamation activities. The inclusion of this margin will result in a recorded obligation that is greater than our estimates
of our cost to perform the reclamation activities. If our cost estimates are accurate, the excess of the recorded obligation over the
cost incurred to perform the work will be recorded as a reduction to amortization within our Consolidated
Statements of Operations at the time that reclamation work is completed.
On
at least an annual basis, we review our reclamation liabilities and make necessary adjustments for permit changes, if any, as
granted by state authorities, additional costs resulting from accelerated mine closures, and revisions to cost estimates and
productivity assumptions to reflect current experience and updated plans. At December 31, 2025, we recorded asset retirement
obligation liabilities of $79,344,297, including amounts reported as current. While the precise amount of these future costs cannot
be determined with certainty, as of December 31, 2025, we estimate that the aggregate undiscounted cost of final mine closures is
approximately $129,445,432. Refer to Notes 4 and 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report
on Form 10-K for reclamation disclosures including a table summarizing the changes in asset retirement obligations for the year
ended December 31, 2025.
Use
of Estimates and Assumptions
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Business
Combinations
Business
combinations are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting under ASC 805, “Business Combinations.” This method
requires the Company to record assets and liabilities of the businesses acquired at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition
date. Any excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Determining the
fair value requires management to make estimates and assumptions including discount rates, rates of return on assets, and long-term sales
growth rates.
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Bargain
purchases occur if the acquisition date amounts of the identifiable net assets acquired, excluding goodwill, exceed the sum of (1) the
value of consideration transferred, (2) the value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, and (3) the fair value of any previously
held equity interest in the acquiree. ASC 805 requires the recognition of a gain for a bargain purchase. The
FASB believes that a bargain purchase represents an economic gain, which should be immediately recognized by the acquirer in earnings.
When a bargain purchase gain is recognized in a business combination, no goodwill is recognized.
Goodwill
As
referenced by ASC 350 “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other”, management performs its annual test for
goodwill at least annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. At December 31, 2024, it was determined that the goodwill
was fully impaired and resulted in a charge against earnings in the full amount of $751,421. This amount is included in the cost of our
discontinued operations as presented for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company periodically issues stock options and restricted stock awards to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions
for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for such grants issued and vesting based on ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation
whereby the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized for employees as compensation expense on the straight-line
basis over the vesting period. Recognition of compensation expenses for non-employees is in the same period and manner as if the Company
had paid cash for the services.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. The core principle of the revenue standard
is that a company should recognize revenue by analyzing the following five steps: (1) identify the contract with the customer; (2) identify
the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance
obligations; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company primarily invoices customers
for coal royalties and recognizes revenue on a periodic basis as the performance obligation is satisfied.
The
Company recognized revenue from contracts for financial reporting purposes over time for operations included in discontinued operations.
Progress toward completion of the Company’s contracts was measured by the percentage of cost incurred to date compared to estimated
total costs for each contract. This method was used because management considered total cost to be the best available measure of progress
on contracts. Because of inherent uncertainties in estimating costs, it was at least reasonably possible that the estimates used could
have changed significantly.
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Income
Taxes
In
accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes”, we account for income taxes under the asset and liability
method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and
the tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the currently enacted tax rates. Specifically, we measure gross deferred
tax assets for deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, such as operating losses and tax credits, using the applicable enacted
tax rates and apply the more likely than not measurement criterion. Further, at each interim reporting period, we estimate an effective
income tax rate that is expected to be applicable for the full year. Significant judgment is involved regarding the application of income
tax laws and regulations and when projecting the jurisdictional mix of income. Additionally, interpretation of tax laws, court decisions
or other guidance provided by taxing authorities influences our estimate of the effective income tax rate.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
Please
refer to Footnote 1 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for management’s discussion of recent accounting
pronouncements.
Results
of Operations
Years
Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
The
following table sets forth our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Year Ended
December 31, 2025
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
Revenues
$ 3,710,714
$ -
Costs and expenses:
Cost of services
183,191
385,265
Depreciation of property and equipment
78,383
89,947
Amortization of long-term intangible assets
1,098,737
-
Accretion of asset retirement obligations
1,912,968
-
General and administrative expenses
2,177,299
1,677,326
Total costs and expenses
5,450,578
2,152,538
Loss from continuing operations
(1,739,864 )
(2,152,538 )
Other income (expense):
Gain on bargain purchase
21,928,500
-
Other income
83,627
39,227
Fixed asset impairment
(831,027 )
(738,913 )
Gain on disposal of asset retirement obligations
2,444
-
Gain on sale of fixed assets
1,085
-
Interest expense
(252,279 )
(255,972 )
Interest income
353
7,405
Total other income (expense)
20,932,703
(948,253 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income tax
19,192,839
(3,100,791 )
Income tax expense attributable to continuing operations
-
(77,368 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations
19,192,839
(3,178,159 )
Loss from discontinued operations
(25,161 )
(6,619,924 )
Net income (loss)
$ 19,167,678
$ (9,798,083 )
The
Company’s revenue during the year ended December 31, 2024 was $9,011,081 derived from reclamation services provided to third
parties. However, during 2025, the Company’s business strategy evolved from a service-based business model to a land
ownership business model. As a result of this change, our revenue source from reclamation services is now included in discontinued
operations, including all revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company generated
$3,710,714 from consulting and royalty revenues. Ongoing costs of services in both years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31,
2025 relate primarily to wages. Further, due to the shift in strategy, operating expenses from the year ended December 31, 2024
which will be continuing were $2,152,538 compared to $5,450,578 for the year ended December 31, 2025. This increase is primarily due
to the amortization of long-term intangible assets and accretion of asset retirement obligations which were established during the
year ended December 31, 2025.
During
the year ended December 31, 2025, continuing general and administrative expenses were $2,177,299 compared to $1,677,326 incurred
during the year ended December 31, 2024 (an increase of $499,973). General and administrative expenses generally include corporate
overhead, salaries and other compensation costs, financial and administrative contracted services, consulting costs and travel
expenses. The largest increases related to (i) insurance bond premiums of $383,158 and property taxes of $140,549 in our Range Land
segment related to the Fola Acquisition in March 2025; and (ii) increased stock option compensation expense of
$246,020 during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, offset by a $274,162 decrease in
insurance and employee costs.
During
the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred research and development expenses of $465,936. All of these expenses were incurred in
connection with the Company’s discontinued Drug Development business and are presented as discontinued operations.
There were no research and development expenses in the year ended December 31, 2025.
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During
the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded bargain purchase gains related to the Fola Acquisition and
the Premier-Cambrian Acquisition totaling $21,928,500. There were no bargain purchase gains in the year ended December 31, 2024. See Notes 4 and 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Annual
Report for more details related to these transactions.
In the year
ended December 31, 2024, the Company designated certain non-core equipment subject to financing agreements as held for sale and
recognized an impairment loss of $738,913 on this group of assets based on the overall depressed condition of the resale market for
large scale construction and mining equipment at that time. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company surrendered this non-core
equipment to its equipment lenders and incurred deficiency claims of $831,027 based on the net sale proceeds received by the equipment
lenders from its sale of the surrendered equipment.
During
the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded other income of $83,627 compared to $39,227 for the year ended December 31,
2024 (an increase of $44,400). Interest expense decreased $3,693 for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended
December 31, 2024 due to lower debt balances. Interest income also decreased by $7,052 for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended
December 31, 2024 due to lower interest rates and lower cash balances.
During
the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded other expenses, consisting of (i) a loss on sale of assets of $3,677,500 in
connection with the disposition of the Collins Building assets and (ii) goodwill impairment of $751,421. These expenses are
presented as discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The
Company’s net income during the year ended December 31, 2025 was $19,167,678 compared to net loss of $(9,798,083) for the year
ended December 31, 2024 (an increase of $28,965,761) due to the addition of $21,928,500 of bargain purchase gains recognized in connection with the
Fola Acquisition and the Premier-Cambrian Acquisition during the year ended December 31, 2025, and the elimination of $6,619,924
of losses from discontinued operations related to the performance of reclamation services for third parties during the year ended
December 31, 2024.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As
of December 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $37,712,204.
As
of December 31, 2025, we had total current assets of $2,758,305, primarily comprised of cash of $2,110,171, accounts receivable of $617,929,
and short-term deposits and prepaid accounts of $30,205. As of December 31, 2025, we had total current liabilities of $3,702,816, primarily
consisting of the current portion of long-term debt in the amount of $400,000, accounts payable of $1,136,907, and accrued expenses of
$2,165,909. As a result, on December 31, 2025, the Company had negative working capital of $944,511. On December 31, 2024, the Company
had positive working capital of $749,437.
As
of December 31, 2025, the Company had long-term assets of $120,478,387, comprised of net equipment assets of $115,375, land of $42,548,402
and long-term intangible assets of $77,814,610. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had long-term liabilities of $81,744,297, comprised
of long-term debt, net of current portion of $1,400,000, long term deposits held of $1,000,000, and asset retirement obligations of $79,344,297.
Sources
of Capital
Based
on the Company’s current corporate strategy, its net operating losses for the 12 months following December 31, 2025 are expected
to be approximately $1,800,000, which is comprised of general operating expenses partially offset by revenue generated by the Range Land
business segment. Based on the Company’s cash balance of $2,110,171, and its estimated net operating losses of approximately $1,800,000
for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2026, the Company estimates that it may not have sufficient funds to operate its business
over the next 12 months. The Company is actively managing its working capital to generate additional cash flow and is actively seeking
additional financing to fund its currently estimated level of operations.
Our
estimated total expenditures for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2026 could increase if we encounter unanticipated lower
revenues and higher expenses in connection with operating our business as presently planned. In addition, our estimates of the
amount of cash necessary to fund our business may prove to be too low, and we could spend our available financial resources much
faster than we currently expect. If we cannot generate operating revenues or raise the capital necessary to continue expanding our
business, we will be forced to delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our proposed operations. If any of these were to occur,
there is a substantial risk that our business would fail.
Since
inception, we have primarily funded our operations through equity and debt financings. Until such time as our operating businesses
are consistently cash flow positive, we expect to continue funding our operations, at least in part, through equity and debt
financings. However, sources of additional funds may not be available when needed, on acceptable terms, or at all. If we issue
equity or convertible debt securities to raise additional funds or to fund, in whole or in part, acquisitions in furtherance of our
business strategy, our existing stockholders may experience substantial dilution, and the new equity or debt securities may have
rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of our existing stockholders. If we incur additional debt, it may increase our
leverage relative to our earnings or to our equity capitalization, requiring us to incur additional interest expenses. Obtaining
commercial loans, assuming those loans are available, would increase our liabilities and future cash commitments. Moreover,
regardless of the manner in which we seek to raise capital, we may incur substantial costs in those pursuits, including investment
banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, and other related costs.
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Net
Cash Provided By (Used in) Operating Activities
For
the year ended December 31, 2025, net cash generated by operating activities was $123,028 compared to net cash used by operating
activities of $1,591,426 for the year ended December 31, 2024 (an increase of $1,714,454). This increase was primarily attributable
to (i) our net profit of $19,167,678 for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to a net loss of $9,798,083 for the year ended
December 31, 2024, (ii) accretion of asset retirement obligations of $1,912,968, (iii) amortization of long-term intangible assets
of $1,098,737, (iv) depreciation of property and equipment from continued and discontinued operations of $170,291, (v) stock
compensation expense of $311,480, (vi) an increase in the cash adjustment for asset disposals of $878,269, (vii) an increase in
accounts payable related to continuing and discontinued operations of $358,903, and (viii) a decrease in prepaid expense of $13,913,
offset by the gain on bargain purchase of $21,928,500, a decrease in accounts receivable (including unbilled and contract
receivables) of $213,021, a decrease in accrued expenses from continuing and discontinued operations of $149,192, a decrease in deposits of $15,395, a gain on asset retirement
obligation disposal of $2,444 and cash paid for asset retirement obligations of $1,479,574.
Net
cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2024, consisted primarily of a (i) net loss of $9,798,083,
(ii) a decrease in accounts receivable (including unbilled and contract receivables) of $4,069,297, (iii) an increase in the cash
adjustment for asset disposals of $3,677,400, (iv) an increase in the cash adjustment for goodwill impairment of $751,421, (v) an
increase in the cash adjustment for equipment impairment of $738,913, and (vi) depreciation of property and equipment of $1,868,997 offset by a
decrease in accounts payable of $3,157,453.
Net
Cash Provided By Investing Activities
For
the year ended December 31, 2025, net cash provided by investing activities was $1,392,000, which consisted of $1,000,000 received
as a deposit on two option agreements related to the Premier-Cambrian Acquisition, $492,000 proceeds from equipment sales, and $100,000 used for asset purchases. For the year
ended December 31, 2024, net cash provided by investing activities was $430,100, which consisted of $270,000 received from sale of
equipment, $160,000 in insurance policy proceeds from a casualty loss, and $100 received from the sale of the Graphium
subsidiary.
Net
Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities
For
the year ended December 31, 2025, net cash provided by financing activities was $427,857, which consisted of $1,150,000 received
from the issuance of common stock offset by $522,143 of long-term equipment debt payments and $200,000 of net payments on a bank
credit line. For the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash used in financing activities was $848,188 and consisted of
$1,848,188 of long-term equipment debt and bank credit line pay-downs offset by $1,000,000 received from the issuance of common
stock.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial
condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources
that would be material to stockholders.
Item
7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not
applicable.
Item
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The
financial statements required by this item are set forth at the end of this Annual Report beginning on page F-1 and are incorporated
herein by reference.
Item
9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
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