U.S. UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Fiscal YearYears Ended November 30, 20142020 and 2019

 

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ____________________________ to ______________________________

 

Commission File Number 000-53274

 

BioPower Operations Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 27-4460232
(State or other jurisdiction of
(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1000 Corporate Drive,20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334403

Aventura, FL 33180

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Issuer’s telephone number, including area code: +1 954 202 6660(786) 923-0272

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of exchange on which registered
N/AN/AN/A

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes [  ] No [X]

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes [  ] No [X]

 

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 [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 Requiredrequired to submit and post such files). [X] Yes [  ] No

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.(as defined See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Check one:Act.

 

Large accelerated filer[  ] Accelerated filer
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Accelerated Filer[  ]Smaller reportingEmerging growth company[X]

 

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 has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company(as (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

 

As of FebruaryMay 28, 2015,2021, the last day of the Registrant’s most recently completed firstsecond fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the shares of the Registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates (based upon the closing stock price of $.20$0.0296 per the closeshare on FebruaryMay 28, 2021) was approximately $2,509,905.$784,045. Shares of the Registrant’s common stock held by each executive officer and director and by each person who owns 10 percentofficers, directors or more of the outstanding common stock10% stockholders have been excluded, in thatas such persons may be deemed to be affiliates of the Registrant. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.

 

As of March 11, 2015,September 3, 2021, there were 41,607,676 outstanding45,000,000 shares of the registrant’sRegistrant’s common stock $.0001 par value.outstanding.

 

Documents incorporated by reference: None.

 

 

 

 
 

 

BioPower Operations Corporation

 

Form 10-K

 

Table of Contents

 

   Page
PART I   
    
Item 1.Business 4
Item 1A.Risk Factors 1611
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments 2821
Item 2.Description of PropertyProperties 2821
Item 3.Legal Proceedings 2821
Item 4.Mine Safety DisclosureDisclosures 2821
    
PART II   
    
Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 2922
Item 6.Selected Financial Data[Reserved] 3324
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 3324
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 4029
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 4029
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 4029
Item 9A.9AControls and Procedures 4130
Item 9B.Other Information 4231
Item 9C.Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections31
    
PART III   
    
Item 10.Directors, and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 4232
Item 11.Executive Compensation 4535
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 4637
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 4838
Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services 4938
    
PART IV   
    
Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules39
Item 16.Form 10-K Summary 50 40
    
Signatures 52
    
Financial Statements F-1

 

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FORWARD LOOKINGEXPLANATORY NOTE

BioPower Operations Corporation is filing this comprehensive annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2020, and 2019 (the “Comprehensive Annual Report”) as part of its effort to become current in its filing obligations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). This Comprehensive Annual Report is our first periodic filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) since the filing of our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 2016. Included in this Comprehensive Annual Report are our audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2020, and 2019, which have not been previously filed with the SEC.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISK

 

Statements made in this 10-KComprehensive Annual Report that are not historical or current facts are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “intends”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “potential”, or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. We intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors for such statements. We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Any forward-looking statements represent management’s best judgment as to what may occur in the future. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and important factors beyond our control that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical results of operations and events and those presently anticipated or projected. We disclaim any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statement or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Introductory Comment - Use of Terminology

Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the terms “we,” “us” and “our” refers to BioPower Operations Corporation and, unless the context indicates otherwise, our subsidiaries in which we hold 100% of such entities’ outstanding equity securities, including BioPower Corporation (“BioPower Corporation”), Green3Power Holdings Company and its subsidiaries (“G3P”), Green Oil Plantations Americas Inc. (“Green Oil”), Green Energy Crops Corporation (“GECC”), Agribopo, Inc., FTZ Exchange LLC and FTZ Energy Corporation, on a consolidated basis. Unless otherwise indicated, all monetary amounts are reflected in United States Dollars.

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PART I

 

ITEMItem 1.BUSINESS Business

 

Overview

 

BioPower Operations Corporation(“ (“we,” “our,” “BioPower”, “BIO” or the “Company”) was organized in Nevada on January 5, 2011. TheSince February 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries intend to focus on developing waste to energy projects globally by designing, engineering, permitting, procuring equipment, managing construction and operating and maintaining facilities for the conversion of wastes into energy through licensed gasification technology including but not limited to producing electricity and synthetic fuels. The Company intends to also provide waste remediation services.has been a shell company.

 

We have not yet generated or realized any significant revenues from business operations. Our auditors have issued a going concern opinion. This means there is substantial doubt that we can continue as an on-going business for the next twelve (12)12 months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our bills. This is because we have only generated minimal revenues from a testing agreement. Accordingly, weexpenses. We must raise cash from sources other than revenues generated, such as from the proceeds of loans, sale of common shares,public or private equity sales, and/or advances from related parties and consulting agreements.parties.

 

About BioPower Operations CorporationHyFi Asset Purchase Agreement

 

WeOn June 29, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “APA”) with Rafael Ben Shaya, Troy MacDonald, Adam Benchaya, Thomas Perez, Tom Saban and Edouard Pouchoy (collectively, Messrs. Ben Shaya, MacDonald, Benchaya, Perez, Saban and Pouchoy are organizedreferred to herein as the “Sellers”).

Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the Company agreed to acquire from the Sellers, and the Sellers agreed to sell to the Company, certain assets comprised of the goodwill, intellectual property, business proprietary know-how and trade secrets, intangible property and other assets of Sellers’ business with respect to HyFi, and any and all rights of Sellers in and to the foregoing (the “Assets”), and certain governance/utility virtual tokens (each, a “HyFi Token” and collectively, the “HyFi Tokens”) expected to be used as a holding company. On October 24, 2014,means of payment on the HyFi Platform, as hereinafter defined (the “Acquisition”). The “HyFi Platform” means a proposed decentralized finances (“DeFi”) exchange marketplace using blockchain platform technology. The DeFi principles are based on an ecosystem of financial services utilizing tokenization and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) for production, licenses, projects and commodities across vertical and horizontal markets.

In addition, the Sellers agreed to (i) pay to the Company, executed a Share Exchange Agreement with Green3Power Holdings Company (“G3P, a Delaware corporation,”) to acquire G3P and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Green3Power Operations Inc., a Delaware corporation (“G3P OPS”) and Green3Power International Company, a Nevis Corporation (“G3PI”), which are wholly-owned subsidiarieson the closing date of the Company. This transaction was a stock for stock exchange, (See Share exchange Agreement below). We conduct all of our operations through Green3Power HoldingsAcquisition, $300,000 (the “Cash Consideration”), and (ii) transfer to the Company, and their subsidiaries which are primarily engaged inon the development of waste-to-energy projects and services including design, permitting, equipment procurement, construction management and operations and maintenanceclosing date of the intended facilities. We intendAcquisition, 400,000,000 HyFi Tokens (the “HyFi Token Consideration”). The Company intends to hold equity interests inuse the waste-to-energy facilities onCash Consideration to bring the Company into a global basisfully reporting status with the Securities and operateExchange Commission and maintain the facilities. A second business unit is focused on providing waste remediation services globally.for public company operating expenses.

 

Strategy

Our mission isPursuant to provide waste and energy solutions on a global basis. We intendthe terms of the APA, the Company agreed to do this through a varietyfile with the State of service offerings, including partially owning and operating and maintaining facilitiesNevada the certificate of designation for the conversion of waste to energy (known as “Waste-to-Energy”Series C preferred stock on or “WtE”). Waste-to-Energy serves two key markets as both an on-going waste management solutionbefore the date that is environmentally superior to landfilling and as a source60 calendar days after the closing of clean energy that reduces overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Remediation waste is defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 260.10 as “all solid and hazardous wastes, and all media (including groundwater, surface water, soils, and sediments) and debris, that are managed for implementing cleanup.”

We intend to pursue our mission through the following key strategies:

Our licensed gasification technology can convert a variety of wastes through modular units into electricity or high quality, low sulfur, synthetic green fuel. As we add new contracts for waste we can add additional modular units to handle the conversion. Because our licensed gasification is modular and built in series, we are able to service and maintain the lines and systems while operating the facilities continuously.
The Company intends to earn design, engineering, permitting, operations and maintenance fees and under certain circumstances EPC (Engineering, Equipment Procurement and Construction Management) fees from WtE projects.
We have strategically aligned with Vanderweil Engineers to develop WtE facilities in the United States. Vanderweil has been in business since 1950 and its Power Engineering group is expert at developing WtE projects, designing, engineering and permitting power generation facilities.
The Company intends to maintain a minimum of a twenty percent (20%) equity interest in each of its developed projects.
We have partnered with project development groups globally who have been in different stages of development of WtE projects in Europe, Africa and Asia. These groups can also provide partial or total financing for some of these projects.
We intend to maximize the long-term value of WtE facilities by adding waste, service or off-take energy contracts, seeking incremental revenue opportunities and deploying new or improved technologies, systems and processes targeted at increasing revenue and reducing costs.
We seek to grow primarily through the development of new facilities or acquisitions of existing permitted facilities that we can retrofit or upgrade. These developments and acquisitions must be in selected attractive markets where we believe that market and regulatory conditions will enable us to utilize our skills and best practices at attractive rates of return. We are currently focusing on opportunities in the United States, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. We believe that our approach to these opportunities is highly-disciplined, both with regard to our required rates of return and the manner in which potential new projects will be structured and financed.
We believe that our efforts to develop our business will be enhanced by the development of additional technologies in such fields as gasification, recycling, alternative waste remediation and treatment processes and emission controls. We intend to use research and development efforts in some of these areas relevant to our WtE and waste remediation businesses.
Our intention is to maintain a focus on sustainability- the on-going methodology for improving the environment. We seek to achieve continuous improvement in environmental performance, beyond compliance with legally required standards.

Our Waste-to-Energy Business

The WtE facilities we intend to build may earn revenue from both the disposal and processing of waste and the generation of electricity, as well as from the sale of synthetic low sulfur fuels and recyclables recovered during the WtE process.Acquisition. In order to finance projects through traditional project finance, long-term contracts (off-take agreements) need to be executedexchange for the sale of electricity or fuels in combination with equitythe Assets and debt investments. There can be no assurance we will ever bring the developmentCash Consideration, the Company agreed to issue to the Sellers an aggregate of a WtE facility into operation, partially own a WtE facility or operate and maintain a WtE facility.900,000 Series C preferred shares within 30 calendar days after the State of Nevada provides written confirmation of filing of the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock.

 

Waste-to-energy serves two key markets as both an on-going waste management solutionPursuant to the terms of the APA, the parties agreed that is environmentally superior to landfilling and as a source of clean energy that reduces overall greenhouse gas emissions. Waste-to-energy is considered renewable under the laws of many states and under U.S. federal law.

Typical Gasification Electricity or Synthetic Fuel Production Facility

G3P designs, permits, procures equipment, manages construction, intends to partially own and intends to operate and maintain Gasification Waste-to-Energy power plants, using our unique licensed gasification technology, an upgrade to present gasification technology in use aroundSeries C preferred stock will have the world for the last 30 years. These innovative gasifier designs enable the company to enhance the thermal output which could provide an increase in revenues and bottom lines. We intend to produce energy through the gasification of non-hazardous municipal solid waste (“MSW”) or other wastes including used tires, tree cuttings, construction and demolition (C&D) wastes and biomass in our specially designed refuse-derived fuel facilities which process waste prior to combustion and gasification, in which waste is heated to create gases (syngas) which are then combusted into steam which can be turned into electricity through traditional steam turbines or create fuel through a Fisher-Tropsch process that has been used for almost the last one hundred years to create fuels. There can be no assurance we will ever build our first WtE facility.

To our knowledge this is the cleanest and most cost effective technology for the conversion of wastes to produce electricity or diesel fuels. Utilizing a Sorting Facility and an advanced dryer system on the front-end, enables solid wastes, construction & demolition wastes, medical, biological, and pharmaceutical wastes, and used tires as feedstock to produce electricity and synthetic fuels. The front-end drying system is especially helpful in developing countries where there is high organic content and high moisture content waste. G3P also provides waste remediation services and can provide licensed technologies for wastewater treatment facilities.following terms, among others:

 

1.Sorting FacilityAuthorized Shares of Series C Preferred Stock. The number of authorized shares of Series C preferred stock will be 900,000.
 
1.The MSW received is pre-processed including shredding and sorting. In a typical gasification facility, waste collection trucks deliver waste to the facility where it is dumped onto a sorting floor. The waste is then sorted to separate out glass, metal, e-waste, soil, rock, and concrete for recycling. We intend to remove unacceptable waste such as batteries, household hazardous waste, and inert industrial hazardous waste. The used tires are debeaded, shredded, and fed to the gasifiers with the MSW.
Gasifiers
2.With limited and regulated flow of air, the used tires and MSW are converted to Synthesis Gas (Syngas), which is converted to steam and electricity or synthetic fuel.
Synthetic Fuel Production Facility
3.Synthetic fuel production facility from the synthesis gas produced by the gasification facility using a Fischer-Tropsch Reactor and condensation column.
Leachate/Water Treatment Plant
4.The leachate water from waste and condensate from the boiler and steam turbine are used as boiler feed water. The high pressure steam generated drives a turbine that generates power, which is output to the grid. A patented drying system is used to extract water from the waste, making the system extremely efficient for wet, organic waste, and resulting in extraction of 100 percent of the water needs for the facility from the waste, and from precipitation at the facility. The facility does not use city drinking water, and does not discharge wastewater to the sanitary sewer.
Slagging Unit
5.The residue is inert ash that can be used in a variety of ways. This constitutes less than 5 percent of the tonnage of used tires or MSW sent to the facility per day. This ash is free of toxic pollutants and can be safely used as aggregate, or may be used to make concrete block.
Flue Gas Treatment System
6.Construction of State of the Art Flue Gas Treatment System. All international pollution control standards can be met, since the plant design inherently generates less than 2 to 3 orders of magnitude of effluent gas, particulates, and heavy metals as compared to U.S. EPA Air Quality Standards, which are amongst the most stringent in the world.
Emissions and Odorless System
7.The unique design of the Green3Power Licensed gasification technology ensures negligible quantities of dioxins, furans, NOx, SOx, CO2, volatile hydrocarbons, and particulate matter into the atmosphere. The efficiency of Synthetic fuel production depends on the characteristics of the feedstock.
  
 The Gasification Synthetic Fuel Production Facilities can be designed2.Conversion. Subject to be enclosedthe other terms and conditions in buildings. The air management systems for the Gasification Facilitiescertificate of designation, a Series C preferred stock holder will have the intakes located insideright from time to time and at any time following the buildings. As a result,date that is one year after the date on the signature page of the certificate of designations to convert each outstanding share of Series C preferred stock into 450 shares of Company common stock. Based on the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of June 29, 2021, if all odors generated byof the MSW900,000 shares of Series C preferred stock are captured byissued and subsequently converted, the air management systemholders of the converted stock will hold 90% of the issued and are treatedoutstanding shares of common stock.
3.Voting. Except as otherwise set forth in the Gasifiers at temperaturescertificate of 1,000 ºCdesignation, each share of Series C preferred stock will, on any matter submitted to the holders of Company common stock, or any class thereof, for a vote, vote together with the common stock, or any class thereof, as applicable, as one class on such matter, and higher. Therefore, all odor causing chemicals are destroyed. The buildings are maintained at very high negative pressures, resulting in high velocities into the buildings when the doors are opened. Therefore, it is not possible for any odors to leave the buildings, and wastes are not tipped outside the buildings, so no odors are generated by the facilities.each share of Series C preferred stock will have 450 votes.
  
8.4.Green3PowerDividends. The Series C preferred stock is the only company authorizednot entitled to implement projects using this design.receive dividends or distributions.

 

The Acquisition closed on June 29, 2021 (the “Closing Date”). On the Closing Date, the Sellers delivered the Cash Consideration and the HyFi Token Consideration.

Series A Preferred Stock Redemption Agreement & Senior Promissory Note

Also on the Closing Date, the Company and China Energy Partners, LLC (“CEP”) entered into a share redemption agreement (the “Redemption Agreement”), dated as of June 29, 2021, pursuant to which the Company redeemed one share of the Company’s Series A preferred stock from CEP (the “Series A Share”). On the Closing Date, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP a senior promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000. The Series A Share will be held in escrow by an attorney designated by CEP (the “Escrow Agent”), and the CEP will designate such Escrow Agent within 30 calendar days after the Closing Date. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company will direct the Escrow Agent to release the Series A Share to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note) even if the Series A Share is required to be released by the Escrow Agent to CEP as provided in the Redemption Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Series A Share upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the time of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note.

As provided in the APA, on June 29, 2021, Robert Kohn resigned as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kohn remained as a member of the Board of Directors, however. Also on June 29, 2021, the Company appointed the following individuals to serve as members of the Board of Directors: Troy MacDonald (Chairman), Adam Benchaya, and Thomas Perez. As a result, following the closing of the Acquisition, the Company’s Board of Directors consists of the following:

Troy MacDonald (Chairman)

Adam Benchaya

Robert Kohn

Thomas Perez

Also on June 29, 2021, the following individuals were appointed to serve as officers of the Company:

Troy MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer

Robert Kohn, Chief Financial Officer

Adam Benchaya, President and Chief Marketing Officer

HyFi Platform

The HyFi Platform is a proposed decentralized finances (DeFi) exchange marketplace utilizing blockchain technology. The DeFi principles are based on the creation of an innovative ecosystem of financial services accessible to anyone with Internet access.

The HyFi Token will be featured on the HyFi Platform as the governance token. The HyFi Token may also be used as a payment token for transaction fees on the HyFi Platform. The HyFi ecosystem will be built on a combination of tokens to support its economy.

The HyFi economy is being established to advance and accelerate technologies to be funded through the use of our marketplace. Our initial focus will be on renewable energy, environment, agri-food and then other markets globally.

The HyFi Platform will initially focus on two distinct businesses: (1) the NFT Marketplace and (2) the Commodities Trading Marketplace.

(1)We expect that the HyFi Platform will offer cash flow generating NFTs, on full or fractional ownership basis, in the following major areas and on the following bases:

We anticipate that NFTs will be created that will represent up to a 49% ownership interest of a license to a particular geographic market (example: India) or a particular industry market vertical. There will be a subclass of tokens that represent an opportunity for numerous participants to have fractional ownership of, and participation in, the unique one-of-a-kind exclusive license NFT. The NFTs will be tradeable on the commodities section of the HyFi Platform once certain conditions have been met.
We also expect that there will be NFTs issued for qualified promising projects related to renewable energy, waste to energy, agricultural and other approved projects.
Ownership of technology licenses: We expect that NFTs will represent part or full ownership of technology licenses across many horizontal markets. Each market will include vertical markets such as the green hydrogen industry and its many uses, e.g., electric generation, marine, aviation, transportation and hydrogen fueling station networks. NFTs also will represent part or full ownership of a technology license in a specific geographic territory.
Physical projects related to renewable energy, environmental, agricultural and humanitarian causes. NFTs will be issued to represent an opportunity to invest in projects in these categories.
Other approved cases. In the future we may consider NFTs in the areas of medicine, space, internet & computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology, precious metals, and/or precious gems, for example.

(2.)The trading of commodities.

We expect to have an initial emphasis on renewable energy, waste to energy and agri-foods via tokenized futures blockchain based smart contracts.
The trading of certain commodities (e.g., green hydrogen production) will occur in most cases without any physical delivery obligation, and with electronic settlement only. Traders will purchase tokens to participate. In some cases, commodities will be offered with a physical delivery option.
Commodity future supply contracts: A futures contract is a legal agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity asset at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future. The seller of the futures contract is taking on the obligation to provide and deliver the underlying commodity at the contract’s expiration date. Futures contracts are available for every category of commodity. Some manufacturers and service providers use futures contracts as part of their budgeting process to normalize expenses and reduce cash flow-related headaches. Manufacturers and service providers that rely on commodities for their production process may take a position in the commodities markets as a way of reducing their risk of financial loss due to a change in price. There are many advantages to futures contracts as a method of participating in the commodities market. We believe that analysis can be easier because it’s a pure play on the underlying commodity.

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Environmental Benefits of Waste-to-EnergyNFT Marketplace

 

NFTs are collectible digital assets in which various objects are digitized. Each NFT represents ownership of something inherently distinct and unique, whether it be a physical or a digital item. NFTs cannot be mutually exchanged for one another because each NFT has a specific value based on its unique traits and attributes. When NFTs are sold, the digital version of the object is sold as a unique, blockchain-authenticated collectible.

NFT marketplaces are platforms where NFTs can be stored, displayed, traded and in some cases, created (or “minted”). NFTs cannot be purchased on centralized or decentralized cryptocurrency or other exchanges. Instead, they are listed and traded on online marketplaces that are specially built for NFTs. We believeexpect to launch our NFT Marketplace by the end of September 2021.

NFTs will be created that WtE offers solutionswill represent up to public sector leaders around49% ownership interest of a license to a particular geographic market (e.g., India) or a particular industry market vertical. There will be a subclass of NFTs that represent an opportunity for many participants to have fractional ownership and participation in the worldunique exclusive license NFT. The HyFi cash flow NFT Marketplace intends to initially list companies in the energy or energy and environment related sectors that will provide license fees from unique license fee contracts for addressing two key issues: on-going managementhorizontal markets such as territories. As an example, an energy trading company lists on the HyFi Platform that it is willing to pay license fees of waste5% annually with a potential bonus based on income for its energy trading license for North America. It is willing to sell up to 49% of its ownership in that license for $250,000,000 minimum and renewablemaximum $1,000,000,000 in units of $50,000,000 each to institutional holders. The HyFi Platform will either (1) receive fees for due diligence for each license; listing fees for listing on the HyFi Platform; and other fees associated with this transaction, or (2) do a strategic alliance, charge no fees and have a percentage of the transaction. This decision is up to the applicant.

The cash flow NFT Marketplace also intends to initially accept horizontal marketplace NFTs. As an example, an agriculture company has specific technology licenses for growing protocols for organic and non-pesticides food. The company has operations in Costa Rica and other Central American countries. The company intends to sell up to 49% of its technology licenses for $500,000 minimum to $5,000,000 maximum per country and pay 5% license fees and a potential bonus annually. The HyFi Platform will either (1) receive fees for due diligence for each license; listing fees for listing on the HyFi Platform; and other fees associated with this transaction or (2) do a strategic alliance, charge no fees and have a percentage of the transaction. This decision is up to the applicant.

Once an owner is satisfied with the amount paid for the licenses, they end the sale of the NFT ownership licenses. At that point the NFTs can then become part of the HyFi commodities marketplace where NFT Tokens are traded.

The Company has been in discussions with various companies in energy generation. We believe thatand energy related sectors and horizontal sectors who are interested in listing their NFTs on the environmental benefits of WtE, as an alternative to landfilling, are clear and compelling: by processing municipal solid waste in our intended WtE facilities, where we can reduce greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions (as the methane emitted by landfills is over 34 times more potent than carbon dioxide (“CO2”) over a 100 year period), lower the risk of groundwater contamination, and conserve land.NFT Marketplace. At the same time, WtE generates clean, reliable energy from a renewable fuel source, thus reducing dependence on fossil fuels,we are working with our vendors to build out the combustion of which is itself aNFT Marketplaces. We are also in initial discussions with major contributor of GHG emissions. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), using lifecycle tools such as its own Municipal Solid Waste Decision Support Tool, has found that, on average, approximately one ton of CO2-equivalent is reduced relative to landfilling for every ton of waste processed. Compared with fossil based generation, each ton of waste processed eliminates the need to consume approximately one barrel of oilinvestment groups regarding possible joint ventures, licensing or one-quarter ton of coal, in order to generate the equivalent amount of electricity. As public planners address their needs for more environmentally sustainable waste management and energy generation in the years ahead, we believe that WtE will be an increasingly attractive alternative.

Waste Remediation

G3P management has significant experience in waste remediation projects. Remediation waste is defined as all solid and hazardous wastes, and all media (including groundwater, surface water, soils, and sediments) and debris, that are managed for implementing cleanup and regulatory compliance. Waste remediation includes the removal of toxins from landfills, superfund sites and water remediation. G3P intends to provide services for waste remediation on a global basis.NFT purchases. There can be no assurance that any projectsuch discussions will successfully be developedlead to customers or financed.revenue.

 

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Environmental and Humanitarian Benefits of Waste Remediation

The importance of waste remediation goes far beyond economic reasons include providing basic humanitarian services including clean drinking waterCompetition and a healthy environment to hundreds of millions of people who suffer from cholera, cancers and other diseases created by unsound environmental conditions. The management team has the experience and knowledge to provide waste remediation services which can solve these environmental problems while earning significant service fees from providing these remediation services.

Present Operations

Waste-to-Energy ProjectsCompetitive Landscape

 

We do not believe that initially we will have direct competitors for our NFT marketplace. The typical company selling/offering NFTs does not sell cash flow technology licenses, tokenized renewable energy technology licenses, or environmental technology licenses. Rather, NFTs typically relate to memorabilia, artwork, gemstones and other tangible assets. Certain entertainers have recently announced selling NFTs for their music libraries and memorabilia.

While there are currentlyhundreds of competitors who are using NFTs to represent a single energy or renewable energy source, we intend for our HyFi Platform to be unique in different stagesthat it will offer a marketplace featuring technology, equipment and energy commodities from many renewable energy sources in a broad-based approach to promote renewable energy adoption in an effort to capture market share from fossil fuel electric generating facilities to reduce pollution and global warming.

Our HyFi payment token competes against hundreds of developmentother tokens in the marketplace. These tokens are listed on token exchanges. There are various competitors who are using tokens to represent a single renewable energy source, such as solar for commodity trading. There are also companies whose products do not compete directly, but are closely related to the products we offer.

We believe the HyFi Platform will be superior to competitors’ offerings because we intend to offer a complete marketplace that features (i) technology, (ii) equipment, (iii) energy commodities from many renewable energy sources in a broad-based approach to promote renewable energy adoption in an effort to capture market share from fossil fuels to reduce pollution and global warming, (iv) other marketplace opportunities related to improving the environment (including clean water on land and oceans), and (v) improving agricultural conditions around the world. We believe that the HyFi Platform will be the first business and blockchain platform of WtE projectsits kind, combining attractive features of cryptocurrency, including DeFi, decentralized trust, automatic operation, and NFTs, along with the nascent renewable energy market, which needs to connect remote buyers and sellers globally. To our knowledge, the HyFi Platform will be the first platform to distribute cash flow technology licenses via NFTs and we expect to use subclasses of NFTs that allow for fractional ownership of an NFT creating a unique governance model. We also believe that it will be the first DeFi principles driven marketplace to trade a combination of hydrogen futures contracts and hydrogen technology licenses related to a new scientific method of hydrogen production.

Intellectual Property

We own or have rights to trademarks or trade names that we use in connection with the operation of our business, including our corporate names, logos and website names. In addition, we own or have the rights to certain intellectual property relating to HyFi, the HyFi Platform, HyFi tokens, HyFi blockchain, and DeFi.

We rely on the laws of unfair competition and trade secrets to protect our proprietary rights. We attempt to protect our trade secrets and other proprietary information through confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements with customers, suppliers, employees and consultants, and through other security measures. However, we may be unable to detect the unauthorized use of or take appropriate steps to enforce, our intellectual property rights. Effective trade secret protection may not be available in every country in which we offer or intend to offer our products and services to the same extent as in the United StatesStates. Failure to adequately protect our intellectual property could harm or even destroy our brands and impair our ability to compete effectively. Further, enforcing our intellectual property rights could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources and may not prove successful. Although we intend to protect our rights vigorously, there can be no assurance that these measures will be successful.

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Government Regulation

Our anticipated business activities currently are subject to no particular regulation by government agencies other than those routinely imposed on corporate and/or publicly traded businesses. We do not anticipate any regulations specific to our business activities in the future.

Notwithstanding the above, as digital assets have grown in both popularity and market size, the U.S. Congress and a number of U.S. federal and state agencies (including FinCEN, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), CFTC, FINRA, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service and state financial institution regulators) have been examining the operations of digital asset networks, digital asset users and the digital asset exchange markets, with Vanderweil Engineers (primarilyparticular focus on the extent to which digital assets can be used to launder the proceeds of illegal activities or fund criminal or terrorist enterprises and the safety and soundness of exchanges or other service-providers that hold digital assets for users. Many of these state and federal agencies have issued consumer advisories regarding the risks posed by digital assets to investors. In addition, federal and state agencies, and other countries have issued rules or guidance about the treatment of digital asset transactions or requirements for businesses engaged in Arizona, Californiadigital asset activity.

In addition, the SEC, U.S. state securities regulators and Hawaii);several foreign governments have issued warnings that digital assets sold in initial coin offerings (“ICOs”) may be classified as securities and that both those digital assets and ICOs may be subject to securities regulations. Ongoing and future regulatory actions may alter, perhaps to a materially adverse extent, the nature of an investment in the Company or the ability of the Company to continue to operate. Additionally, U.S. state and federal, and foreign regulators and legislatures have taken action against virtual currency businesses or enacted restrictive regimes in response to adverse publicity arising from hacks, consumer harm, or criminal activity stemming from virtual currency activity.

Law enforcement agencies have often relied on the transparency of blockchains to facilitate investigations. Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, released a report in October 2017 noting the increased use of privacy-enhancing digital assets like Zcash and Monero in criminal activity on the internet and in joint ventureMay 2018 it was reported that Japan’s Financial Service Agency has been pressuring Japanese digital asset exchanges to delist privacy-enhancing digital assets. Although no regulatory action has been taken to treat Zcash or other privacy-enhancing digital assets differently, this may change in the future.

Various foreign jurisdictions have, and may continue to, in the near future, adopt laws, regulations or directives that affect the digital asset markets and their users, particularly digital assets and their service providers that fall within such jurisdictions’ regulatory scope. For example, on March 5, 2020, South Korea voted to amend its Financial Information Act to require virtual asset service providers to register and comply with Active Plusits AML and CFT framework. These measures also provide the government with officesthe authority to close digital asset exchanges that do not comply with specified processes. The Chinese and South Korean governments have also banned ICOs and there are reports that Chinese regulators have taken action to shut down a number of China-based digital asset exchanges. Further, on January 19, 2018, a Chinese news organization reported that the People’s Bank of China had ordered financial institutions to stop providing banking or funding to “any activity related to cryptocurrencies.” Similarly, in SwedenApril 2018, the Reserve Bank of India banned the entities it regulates from providing services to any individuals or business entities dealing with or settling digital assets. On March 5, 2020, this ban was overturned in the Indian Supreme Court, although the Reserve Bank of India is currently challenging this ruling. There remains significant uncertainty regarding the South Korean, Indian and Hong Kong forChinese governments’ future actions with respect to the developmentregulation of WtE projectsdigital assets and digital asset exchanges. Such laws, regulations or directives may conflict with those of the United States and may negatively impact the acceptance of digital assets by users, merchants and service providers outside the United States and may therefore impede the growth or sustainability of the digital asset economy in Eastern Europe (primarily in Kosovo); the Middle EastEuropean Union, China, Japan, Russia and the UAE.;United States and globally, or otherwise negatively affect the Philippines, Indonesia, Koreavalue of digital assets.

As of January 6, 2021, crypto-based derivatives and South Vietnam;exchange-traded-notes (ETNs) were banned from being offered to retail investors in the UK. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) contended that they are “ill-suited” to retail investors citing extreme volatility, valuation challenges and various African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Congo, and others.association with financial crime.

 

We intendThe effect of any future regulatory change on the Company is impossible to generate revenues frompredict, but such change could be substantial and adverse to the Company.

HyFi services are relying on the decentralized finance (DeFi) model and principles. Due to its innovative and fully decentralized nature, it currently operates in an unregulated or a regulatory grey area. However, there is a risk that any DeFi protocol can be affected by government with either laws being made that affect how a DeFi protocol operates or laws being made affecting our WtE projects in the following ways: prior to commencing facility operations we intend to earn fees from developing, designing,business, prospects, financial condition, and permitting the WtE facility and EPC contractor fees (for engineering, equipment procurement and construction management of the facility). After the facility is in operation our revenues will be derived from four main sources: (1) fees charged for waste received (tipping fees); (2) the sale of electricity and/or steam, and (3) the sale of synthetic fuels. (4) We will also receive operations and maintenance fees for each facility and we also have ancillary waste streams from the sale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and other recyclables that are recovered from the waste stream as part of the WtE process. Our intended facilities may sell energy primarily to utilities or government owned municipalities at contracted rates or, where a long term contract is not in place, at prevailing market rates in regional markets.operating results.

 

WtE Project ContractsEmployees

 

MostAs of our WtE projects will be developed and structured contractually as part of a competitive procurement process conducted by municipal and government entities. Although each contractual agreement has similarities, each contract is different, reflecting the specific needs and concerns of the community, applicable regulatory requirements and/or other factors.

Our WtE project contracts may include waste agreements known as “Tipping Fee” contracts. Tipping Fee contracts are based on a per-ton feeSeptember 3, 2021, we receive for receiving and processing each ton of waste. Each project intends to retain all of the revenue generated from the production of energy and recyclable sales in each special purpose vehicle (“SPV”) that is formed for each facility.

Our WtE project contracts may include off-take agreements for the sale of electricity known as a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”). Power Purchase Agreements are usually with utility companies, municipalities, government agencies or end users and may contract for the purchase of electricity at a fairly constant rate for 5 – 30 years with extensions subject to consumer price index changes. Fuel is a commodity and can be sold into the wholesale markets and is subject to fluctuations in the prices of the market which may vary significantly from country to country. Contracts are shorter in term and subject to market fluctuations.have no employees. We have had no employees since 2016.

 

Financing and Ownership of WtE FacilitiesProperties

 

We intend to partially own each WtE facility.BioPower’s corporate address is 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180. The telephone number at our corporate address is (786) 923-0272. Other than this mailing address, we do not maintain any physical or other office facilities, and we do not anticipate the need for maintaining office facilities at any time in the foreseeable future. The Company pays $438 monthly for the use of this mailing address, offices, conference room and other services, including telephone reception.

 

G3P intends to create a special purpose entity (“SPE”) company for each waste to energy project. Every SPE must have a sustainable project including facilities to process the waste into saleable products such as electricity or synthetic fuels. Each project will have joint venture partners that may provide various necessary elements for a project to obtain finance including: business development, waste services, technology and/or the sale of end products produced. TheSmaller Reporting Company intends to offer ownership in our initial SPEs to co-development partners and investors. Each project may have a waste agreement possibly coupled with an end use agreement. These agreements may enable the SPE to obtain traditional project finance based upon the potential profitability of each project. The role G3P intends to fulfill in each SPE is executive and general management, engineering and permitting, EPC role (engineering, procurement of equipment and construction management), procurement of funding and development of markets for the sale of end products and operations and maintenance of each plant. There can be no assurance any project will successfully be developed or financed.Status

 

We qualify as a “smaller reporting company” under Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, which is defined as an issuer that is not an investment company, an asset-backed issuer, or a majority-owned subsidiary of a parent that is not a smaller reporting company and that (i) has a public float of less than $250 million, or (ii) has annual revenues of less than $100 million and either (a) no public float, or (b) a public float of less than $700 million. Whether an issuer is a smaller reporting company is determined on an annual basis. As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to, and may not, include a Compensation Discussion and Analysis section in our proxy statements; we will provide only two years of financial statements; we need not provide the table of selected financial data; and we are not required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended. We also will have other “scaled” disclosure requirements that are less comprehensive than issuers that are not smaller reporting companies which could make our common stock less attractive to potential investors, which could make it more difficult for our stockholders to sell their shares.

Corporate History

 

On January 6, 2011, we acquired 100% of BioPower Corporation (“BC”), a Florida corporation incorporated on September 13, 2010, by our CEOthen-CEO and Director contributing 100% of the outstanding shares to the Company. As a result, BC became a wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

On April 5, 2012, the Company received notice from The Depository Trust Company “DTC” of the eligibility effective immediately of its common shares for electronic trading under the OTCQB trading symbol “BOPO.

 

On May 12, 2012 the Company formed FTZ Energy Exchange Inc., a 100% wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary, for the future development of an energy exchange.

On June 7, 2012, the Company’s Chiefthen-Chief Executive Officer contributed 100% of his member interest in FTZ Exchange, LLC (“FTZ”), a 100% wholly owned subsidiary, to the Company for no consideration. FTZ is a licensing company that licenses business know-how and technology to build transaction fee basedfee-based exchanges for the sale of products and services in vertical markets.

On August 2, 2012, the Company formed Agribopo, Inc., a 100% wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary for the development of biomass related projects.

On November 27, 2012, the Company entered into a non-exclusive global license with Advanced Green Technologies, LLC.LLC to convert biomass wastes from animals, humans and cellulosic biomass to Cellulosiccellulosic ethanol, fertilizer and other derivative products. The Board of Directors agreed to sell this subsidiary pursuant to the October 24, 2014 transaction described below.

 

As of November 30, 2012, we considered the Green Oils license worthless as the Licensor cannot provide the due diligence necessary for funding projects through traditional project finance. The Company intends to put a stop on the transfer of any common stock paid for this license.

On July 2, 2013, the Company entered into agreements for the first stage of a project to develop a castor plantation and milling operation in the Republic of Paraguay with offshore entities for the testing and development of the project subject to material adverse events - the TSA Project. As of April 1, 2014, we received notification of termination of the TSA project due to material and adverse events related to the necessity for building roads due to extreme flooding conditions and issues associated with clearing of the land.

On November 13, 2013 we entered into a joint venture agreement and formed MicrobeSynergy, LLC, a 50-50 joint venture for the exclusive distribution of a cellulosic advanced biofuels technology. We have to meet certain Milestones to maintain exclusivity; otherwise we would have a non-exclusive license. The Company believes that we met Milestone I but we have received notification from our joint venture partner that we did not meet Milestone 1. The Board of Directors agreed to sell this subsidiary pursuant to the October 24, 2014 transaction described below.

On October 24, 2014, BioPower Operations Corporation (the “Company” or “BOPO”) executedthe Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (“SEA”(the “Exchange Agreement”) with Green3Power Holdings Company (“G3P”) to acquire G3P and its wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiaries, Green3Power Operations Inc., a Delaware corporation (“G3P OPS”) and Green3Power International Company a Nevis Corporation (“G3PI”) through a stock-for-stock exchange (the “Exchange”). Pursuant toFollowing entry into the terms thereof,Exchange Agreement, we conducted all of our operations, which primarily consisted of the development of waste-to-energy projects and services, including design, permitting, equipment procurement, construction management, operation of the intended facilities and maintenance of such facilities, through G3P.

By October 24, 2016, G3P shareholders exchanged theirhad failed to meet the provisions of the Exchange Agreement that would allow G3P stock for 20% of the outstanding common stock of BioPower after issuance and future consideration based on performance. Following the Closing, G3P, G3P OPS and G3PI became wholly-owned subsidiariesto take over control of the Company. G3P isAs a result, the Company’s Board of Directors tried to come to an arrangement to separate BioPower from its subsidiaries, but in the end, decided that it would be in the best interests of the Company’s shareholders to move forward looking for a new acquisition. From October 24, 2016 until February 2017, the Company continued project development stage company that is an engineering firm developingof waste-to-energy projects using exclusively licensed gasification technology, which can convert wastes to energy including electricity and synthetic fuels. G3P designs, procures equipment, manageswith extremely limited funds. In February 2017, the construction, intends to partially own and operate and maintain Gasification Waste-to-Energy power plants, using their unique thermal exclusively licensed gasification technology, an upgrade to present gasification technology in use around the world for the last 30 years. G3P has many projects under development but there can be no assuranceCompany ceased all operations. At that their first gasification facility will ever be built. G3P also provides waste remediation services.

BioPower and G3P Strategic Alliance

BioPower and G3P entered intotime, we became a strategic alliance to split the ownership of each project when BioPower develops the project or provides financing for the project. This strategic alliance will end in two years from October 24, 2014 unless extended for one year under the terms of the SEA Agreement. The sole purpose of splitting the ownership is to define each company’s revenues under the SEA Agreement. (See SEA Agreement). BioPower’s management has pursued business development activities for both potential waste-to-energy projects as well as waste remediation projects. There can be no assurance such business development will ever lead to a successful project.shell company.

MARKETS, COMPETITION AND BUSINESS CONDITIONS

Waste Services

Post recycled solid waste generation in the United States is over 275 million tons per year, of which the WtE industry processes approximately 11%. WtE is an important part of the waste management infrastructure of the United States, particularly in regions with high population density but limited availability of land for landfilling, with 82 facilities currently in operation that collectively process over 25 million tons of post-recycled solid waste and serve the needs of over 25 million people and produce enough electricity for the equivalent of 1.3 million homes. The use of WtE is even more prevalent in Western Europe and many countries in Asia, such as Japan. Over 1,000 WtE facilities are in use today around the world, processing approximately 200 million tons of waste per year. In the waste management hierarchies of the United States EPA and the European Union, WtE is designated as a superior solution to landfilling.

Renewable Energy

Public policy in the United States, at both the state and national levels, has developed over the past several years in support of increased generation of renewable energy as a means of combating the potential effects of climate change, as well as increasing domestic energy security. Today in the United States, approximately 12% of electricity is generated from renewable sources, slightly over half of which is hydroelectric power.

WtE contributes approximately 7% of the nation’s non-hydroelectric renewable power. WtE is designated as renewable energy in 31 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, as well as in several federal statutes and policies. Unlike most other renewable resources, WtE generation can serve base-load demand and is more often located near population centers where demand is greatest, minimizing the need for expensive incremental transmission infrastructure.

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General Business Conditions

Waste and Energy Markets- We compete in waste markets which are highly competitive. In the United States, the market for waste management is almost entirely price-driven and is greatly influenced by economic factors within regional waste markets. These factors include:

regional population and overall waste production rates;
the number of waste disposal sites (including principally landfills, other WtE facilities and transfer stations) in existence or in the planning or permitting process;
the available disposal capacity (in terms of tons of waste per day) that can be offered by other regional disposal sites;
the extent to which local governments seek to control transportation and/or disposal of waste within their jurisdictions;
the extent to which local governments and businesses continue to value sustainable approaches to handling of wastes; and
the availability and cost of transportation options (e.g., rail, inter-modal, trucking) to provide access to more distant disposal sites, thereby affecting the size of the waste market itself.

Waste service providers seek to obtain waste supplies for their facilities by competing on price (usually on a per-ton basis) with other service providers. We actively must compete in these markets to enter into spot, medium- and long-term contracts for our project development WtE facilities. These WtE projects are generally in densely-populated areas, with high waste generation rates and numerous large and small participants.

Technology, Research and Development

Globally, we have the Exclusive License right to market the proprietary gasification technology. We believe that our know-how and management’s reputation in the field of WtE and our know-how in designing, engineering and permitting WtE facilities are important to our competitive position in the WtE industry.

Through project development, joint venture and strategic alliance partners and acquisitions, we intend to partially own in joint venture and operate and maintain WtE facilities which utilize our licensed gasification technology. As we continue our efforts to develop and/or acquire additional WtE projects internationally, we will consider using the licensed gasification technology for the production of electricity or synthetic fuels, which best fit the needs of the local environment of a particular project.

We believe that our licensed gasification technology offers an environmentally superior solution to post-recycled waste management and energy challenges faced by leaders around the world, and that our efforts to expand our business will be enhanced by the development of additional technologies in such fields as emission controls, residue disposal and alternative waste treatment processes. Our management team has developed new and cost-effective technologies that represented major advances in controlling NOx and SOx emissions. These technologies have been tested at existing gasification facilities, not owned by G3P, and are now operating. We intend to maintain a focus on research and development of technologies in these and other areas that we believe will enhance our competitive position, and offer new technical solutions to waste and energy problems that augment and complement our business.

A number of other companies are similarly engaged in new technology development focused on extracting energy from waste materials through a variety of technical approaches, including: gasification, pyrolysis or other combustion designs; converting waste to fuels; or processing waste to enable co-firing in larger power plants or industrial boilers. Firms engaged in these activities generally are more capitalized, and some engage in joint ventures with larger and well-capitalized companies. To date, we believe such efforts have not produced technologies that offer economically viable alternatives on a large scale.

REGULATION OF BUSINESS

Regulations Affecting Our Business

Environmental Regulations — General

Our business activities in the United States are extensively regulated pursuant to federal, state and local environmental laws. Federal laws, such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and their state counterparts, govern discharges of pollutants to air and water. Other federal, state and local laws comprehensively govern the generation, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of solid and hazardous waste and also regulate the storage and handling of chemicals and petroleum products (such laws and regulations are referred to collectively as the “Environmental Regulatory Laws”).

Other federal, state and local laws, such as the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, commonly known as “CERCLA” and collectively referred to with such other laws as the “Environmental Remediation Laws,” make us potentially liable on a joint and several basis for any onsite or offsite environmental contamination which may be associated with our activities and the activities at our intended sites. These include landfills we may own, operated or lease, or at which there has been disposal of residue or other waste generated, handled or processed by our facilities in the future. Some state and local laws also impose liabilities for injury to persons or property caused by site contamination. Some service agreements provide us with indemnification from certain liabilities.

The Environmental Remediation Laws prohibit disposal of regulated hazardous waste at municipal solid waste facilities. The service agreements recognize the potential for inadvertent and improper deliveries of hazardous waste and specify procedures for dealing with hazardous waste that is delivered to a facility. Under some service agreements, we may be responsible for some costs related to hazardous waste deliveries. We have not incurred material hazardous waste disposal costs to date.

The Environmental Regulatory Laws require that many permits be obtained before the commencement of construction and operation of any waste or renewable energy project, and further require that permits be maintained throughout the operating life of the facility. We can provide no assurance that all required permits will be issued or re-issued, and the process of obtaining such permits can often cause lengthy delays, including delays caused by third-party appeals challenging permit issuance. Our failure to meet conditions of these permits or of the Environmental Regulatory Laws can subject us to regulatory enforcement actions by the appropriate governmental authority, which could include fines, penalties, damages or other sanctions, such as orders requiring certain remedial actions or limiting or prohibiting operation. SeeItem 1A. Risk Factors — Compliance with environmental laws, including changes to such laws, could adversely affect our results of operations.To date, we have not incurred any penalties, been required to incur capital costs or additional expenses, or been subjected to restrictions on our operations as a result of violations of Environmental Regulatory Laws or permit requirements.

Our intended operations may be subject to proceedings and orders pertaining to emissions into the environment and other environmental violations, which may result in fines, penalties, damages or other sanctions, we believe that we will be in compliance with existing Environmental Regulatory Laws. We may be identified, along with other entities, as being among parties potentially responsible for contribution to costs associated with the correction and remediation of environmental conditions at disposal sites subject to CERCLA and/or analogous state Environmental Remediation Laws. Our ultimate liability in connection with such environmental claims will depend on many factors, including our volumetric share of waste, the total cost of remediation, and the financial viability of other companies that have also sent waste to a given site and, in the case of divested operations, our contractual arrangement with the purchaser of such operations.

The Environmental Regulatory Laws may change. New technology may be required or stricter standards may be established for the control of discharges of air or water pollutants, for storage and handling of petroleum products or chemicals, or for solid or hazardous waste or ash handling and disposal. Thus, as new technology is developed and proven, we may be required to incorporate it into new facilities. This new technology may be more expensive than the technology we currently intend to use.

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Environmental Regulations — Recent Developments

Maximum Achievable Control Technology Rules (“MACT Rules”)— EPA is authorized under the Clean Air Act to issue rules periodically which tighten air emission requirements to achievable standards, as determined under a specified regulatory framework. EPA is required to establish these MACT rules for a variety of industries, including new and existing industrial boilers and municipal waste combustion (“MWC”) units. Our intended facilities intend to comply with all applicable MACT Rules currently in effect.

Energy Regulations

Our businesses are subject to the provisions of federal, state and local energy laws applicable to the development, ownership and operation of facilities located in the United States. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), among other things, regulates the transmission and the wholesale sale of electricity in interstate commerce under the authority of the Federal Power Act (“FPA”). In addition, under existing regulations, FERC determines whether an entity owning a generation facility is an Exempt Wholesale Generator (“EWG”), as defined in the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (“PUHCA 2005”). FERC also determines whether a generation facility meets the ownership and technical criteria of a Qualifying Facility (cogeneration facilities and other facilities making use of non-fossil fuel power sources such as waste, which meet certain size and other applicable requirements, referred to as “QF”), under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (“PURPA”). Our intended United States generating facilities intend to qualify as a QF or otherwise exempt, or the subsidiary owning the facility intends to be determined to be an EWG.

Federal Power Act —The FPA gives FERC exclusive rate-making jurisdiction over the wholesale sale of electricity and transmission of electricity in interstate commerce. Under the FPA, FERC, with certain exceptions, regulates the owners of facilities used for the wholesale sale of electricity or transmission of electricity in interstate commerce as public utilities. The FPA also gives FERC jurisdiction to review certain transactions and numerous other activities of public utilities. QFs intend to be exempt from FERC’s rate regulation under Sections 205 and 206 of the FPA because (i) the QF is 20 MW or smaller or (ii) its sales are made pursuant to a state regulatory authority’s implementation of PURPA. QFs that do not meet the exemptions would be required to obtain market-based rate authority from FERC or otherwise make sales pursuant to rates on file with FERC.

Under Section 205 of the FPA, public utilities are required to obtain FERC’s acceptance of their rate schedules for the wholesale sale of electricity. With respect to generating companies with market-based rate authorization, FERC has the right to suspend, revoke or revise that authority and require our sales of energy to be made on a cost-of-service basis if FERC subsequently determines that we can exercise market power, create barriers to entry, or engage in abusive affiliate transactions. In addition, amongst other requirements, market-based rate sellers are subject to certain market behavior and market manipulation rules and, if any of our subsidiaries were deemed to have violated any one of those rules, such subsidiary could be subject to potential disgorgement of profits associated with the violation and/or suspension or revocation of market-based rate authority, as well as criminal and civil penalties. If the market-based rate authority for one (or more) of our subsidiaries was revoked or it was not able to obtain market-based rate authority when necessary, and it was required to sell energy on a cost-of-service basis, it could become subject to the full accounting, record keeping and reporting requirements of FERC. Even where FERC has granted market-based rate authority, FERC may impose various market mitigation measures, including price caps, bidding rules and operating restrictions where it determines that potential market power might exist and that the public interest requires such potential market power to be mitigated. A loss of, or an inability to obtain, market-based rate authority could have a material adverse impact on our business. We can offer no assurance that FERC will not revisit its policies at some future time with the effect of limiting market-based rate authority, regulatory waivers, and blanket authorizations.

 

In compliance with Section 215 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (“EPAct 2005”), FERC has approved the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, or “NERC,” as the National Energy Reliability Organization, or “ERO”. As the ERO, NERC is responsible for the development and enforcement of mandatory reliability standards for the wholesale electric power system. Certain of our subsidiaries may become responsible for complying with the standards in the regions in which2019, we may operate. NERC also has the ability to assess financial penalties for non-compliance. In addition to complying with NERC requirements, certain of our subsidiaries may have to comply with the requirements of the regional reliability council for the region in which that entity is located. Compliance with these reliability standards may require significant additional costs, and noncompliance could subject us to regulatory enforcement actions, fines, and increased compliance costs.

Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 —PUHCA 2005 provides FERC with certain authority over and access to books and records of public utility holding companies not otherwise exempt by virtue of their ownership of EWGs, QFs, and Foreign Utility Companies, as defined in PUHCA 2005. We may be deemed a public utility holding company, but if all or most of our generating facilities have QF status, are otherwise exempt, or are owned through EWGs, we are exempt from the accounting, record retention, and reporting requirements of PUHCA 2005.

EPAct 2005 eliminated the limitation on utility ownership of QFs. Over time, this may result in greater utility ownership of QFs and serve to increase competition with our businesses. EPAct 2005 also extended or established certain renewable energy incentives and tax credits which might be helpful to expand our businesses or for new development.

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act —PURPA was passed in 1978 in large part to promote increased energy efficiency and development of independent power producers. PURPA created QFs to further both goals, and FERC is primarily charged with administering PURPA as it applies to QFs. FERC has promulgated regulations that exempt QFs from compliance with certain provisions of the FPA, PUHCA 2005, and certain state laws regulating the rates charged by, or the financial and organizational activities of, electric utilities. The exemptions afforded by PURPA to QFs from regulation under the FPA and most aspects of state electric utility regulation are of great importance to us and our competitors in the WtE and independent power industries.

PURPA also initially included a requirement that utilities must buy and sell power to QFs. Among other things, EPAct 2005 eliminated the obligation imposed on utilities to purchase power from QFs at an avoided cost rate where the QF has non-discriminatory access to wholesale energy markets having certain characteristics, including nondiscriminatory transmission and interconnection services. In addition, FERC has established a regulatory presumption that QFs with a capacity greater than 20 MW have non-discriminatory access to wholesale energy markets in most geographic regions in which we operate. As a result, many of our development projects must rely on competitive energy markets rather than PURPA’s historic avoided cost rates in establishing and maintaining their viability. Existing contracts entered into under PURPA are not impacted,a memorandum of understanding with WPP Energy GmbH and China Energy Partners, but as these contracts expire,after exhausting all efforts we were unable to negotiate a significant and increasing portion of our electricity output will be sold at rates determined through our participation in competitive energy markets.

Recent Policy Debate Regarding Climate Change and Renewable Energy

The public and political debate over GHG emissions (principally CO2 and methane) and their contribution to climate change continues both internationally and domestically. Any resulting regulations could indefinitive agreement or close the future affect our business. WtE is internationally recognized as creating net reductions in GHG emissions and is otherwise environmentally beneficial, because it:transaction.

avoids CO2 emissions from fossil fuel power plants;
avoids methane emissions from landfills; and
avoids GHG emissions from mining and processing metal because it recovers and recycles scrap metals from waste.

In addition, WtE facilities are a domestic source of energy, preserve land, and are typically located close to the source of the waste and thus typically reduce fossil fuel consumption and air emissions associated with long-haul transportation of waste to landfills.

For policy makers at the local level who make decisions on sustainable waste management alternatives, we believe that using WtE instead of landfilling will result in significantly lower net GHG emissions, while also introducing more control over the cost of waste management and supply of local electrical power. We are actively engaged in encouraging policy makers at state and federal levels to enact legislation that supports WtE as a superior choice for communities to avoid both the environmental harm caused by landfilling waste, and reduce local reliance on fossil fuels as a source of energy.

Many of these same policy considerations apply equally to other renewable technologies, especially with respect to our intended biomass business. The extent to which such potential legislation and policy initiatives will affect our business will depend in part on whether WtE and our other renewable technologies are included within the range of clean technologies that could benefit from such legislation.

In the absence of new legislative efforts, EPA is continuing to move forward with its regulation of GHGs under the Clean Air Act (“CAA”). In 2011, GHG emissions became subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (“PSD”) and Title V programs of the CAA. While the inclusion of GHGs under the Title V program does not introduce new requirements for existing facilities other than additional reporting requirements, the inclusion of GHGs under PSD will impact new facilities. In 2013, EPA re-proposed GHG performance standards for new power plants. The newly proposed rule does not apply to biomass or MWC units and the rule has not been finalized. EPA is also on a timeline to propose rules for existing power plants in 2014. We cannot predict at this time the potential impact to our business of EPA’s regulatory initiatives under the CAA, or whether EPA’s regulation will be impacted or superseded by any future climate change legislation. We continue to closely follow developments in this area.

While the political discussion in Congress, as well as at the state and regional levels, has not been aimed specifically at waste or WtE businesses, regulatory initiatives developed to date have been broad in scope and designed generally to promote renewable energy, develop a certified GHG inventory, and ultimately reduce GHG emissions. Many of these more developed initiatives have been at the state or regional levels, and some initiatives exist in regions where we intend to have projects. For example:

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (“RGGI”) is an operating regional “cap-and-trade” program focused on fossil fuel-fired electric generators which does not directly affect WtE facilities.
In 2006, the California legislature enacted Assembly Bill 32 (“AB 32”), the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which seeks to reduce GHG emissions in California to 1990 levels by 2020. AB 32 includes an economy-wide “cap-and-trade” program, which could impact future California WtE facilities. In 2013, regulatory amendments were finalized to exclude WtE facilities from the cap-and-trade program in the first compliance period (2013-2014). However, the treatment of WtE facilities beyond 2014 is uncertain at this time.

Other Regulations

Most countries have expansive systems for the regulation of the energy business. These generally include provisions relating to ownership, licensing, rate setting and financing of generation and transmission facilities.

We provide waste and energy services through environmentally-protective project designs, regardless of the location of a particular project. Compliance with environmental standards comparable to those of the United States are often conditions to credit agreements by multilateral banking agencies, as well as other lenders or credit providers. The laws of various countries include pervasive regulation of emissions into the environment and provide governmental entities with the authority to impose sanctions for violations, although these requirements are generally different from those applicable in the United States. SeeItem 1A. Risk Factors — Exposure to international economic and political factors may materially and adversely affect our international businessesand— Compliance with environmental laws, including changes to such laws, could adversely affect our results of operations.

International Climate Change Policies

Certain international markets in which we compete have recently adopted regulatory or policy frameworks that encourage WtE projects as important components of GHG emission reduction strategies, as well as waste management planning and practice.

The European Union

The European Union has adopted regulations which require member states to reduce the utilization of and reliance upon landfill disposal. The legislation emanating from the European Union is primarily in the form of “Directives,” which are binding on the member states but must be transposed through national enabling legislation to implement their practical requirements, a process which can result in significant variance between the legislative schemes introduced by member states. Certain Directives notably affect the regulation of WtE facilities across the European Union. These include (1) Directive 96/61/EC concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (known as the “IPPC Directive”) which governs emissions to air, land and water from certain large industrial installations (amended several times and is now consolidated in Directive 2008/1/EC), (2) Directive 1999/31/EC concerning the landfill of waste (known as the “Landfill Directive”) which imposes operational and technical controls on landfills and restricts, on a reducing scale, the amount of biodegradable municipal waste which member states may dispose of to landfill, (3) Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (known as the revised “Waste Framework Directive”) which enshrines the waste hierarchy to divert waste from landfill and underpins a preference for efficient energy-from-waste for the recovery of value from residual wastes, and (4) Directive 2000/76/EC concerning the incineration of waste (known as the “Waste Incineration Directive” or “WID”), which imposes limits on emissions to air or water from the incineration and co-incineration of waste. Effective January 2014, the IPPC Directive and the WID will be merged, consolidated and replaced by Directive 2010/EU (the “Industrial Emissions Directive”).

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Employee Health and Welfare

We are subject to numerous regulations enacted to protect and promote worker health and welfare through the implementation and enforcement of standards designed to prevent illness, injury and death in the workplace. The primary law relating to employee health and welfare applicable to our business in the United States is the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (“OSHA”), which establishes certain employer responsibilities including maintenance of a workplace free of recognized hazards likely to cause illness, death or serious injury, compliance with standards promulgated by OSHA, and assorted reporting and record keeping obligations, as well as disclosure and procedural requirements. Various OSHA standards apply to certain aspects of our intended operations.

Employee health and welfare laws governing our business in foreign jurisdictions include the Workplace Health and Safety Directive and the Directive concerning ionizing radiation in the European Union, and various provisions of the Canada Labour Code and related regulations in Canada.

EMPLOYEES

As of November 30, 2014, we had seven employees; our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, a Director of Business Development & Strategy, and an accountant are part of BioPower. G3P has four full-time employees consisting of engineers, waste management professionals and a strategic manager. We also use various consultants, strategic alliance partners, joint venture partners and advisors. We intend to hire additional employees for project development and to manage and staff our operations as we raise capital and complete specific milestones that would require these employees. Each specific special purpose entity that is created for each project will hire their own employees and staff for waste to energy and facility operations. We presently rely on present management, consultants and advisors to direct our business.

Patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises, concessions,royalty agreements or labor contracts, including duration.

G3P has an exclusive global license agreement to deploy the licensed gasification technology. We have to pay up to $10,000,000 for these rights through the payment of a license fee against revenues. We also pay our Licensor royalties on revenues produced from utilizing the technology. This license fee reduces the $10,000,000. Once the full payment is made, G3P will own all rights to the technology with no further royalties due.

Estimate oftheamountspentduringeachofthelasttwofiscalyearsonresearch anddevelopmentactivities,andifapplicable, the extent to which the cost of such activities is borne directly by customers

We have not undertaken any substantive R&D activities, nor do we intend to have substantialR&D activities. Our intention is to have third parties who license the products provide R&D services necessary for use in their commercial application. We have licensed technologies which require testing procedures for the validation for commercialization of the products. During these testing procedures, we may discover improvements or breakthroughs that can lead to further advances of the existing technology. We will always strive to improve our licensed products as we utilize them for various commercial applications.

Costs and effects of compliance with environmental laws (foreign, federal, state and local)

While weanticipatecostsforcompliancewithenvironmentallaws,whichwilltypicallybeforlicensingorpermittingoperations,thesearepartofthenormalandcustomarycostsforeverywaste to energy operation. Thesecosts generallyvarybystate, are not significant as relates to the total project cost, and are part of the business model costs for each facility.

FTZ Energy Exchange Corporation

FTZ Energy Exchange Corporation was incorporated on May 14, 2012 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BioPower to launch an energy exchange. FTZ will require funding to launch an energy exchange. If waste to energy facilities are up and running, electricity and diesel fuels may be produced. At that time, the Board will revisit the proponents of having an energy exchange. There can be no assurance such funding will ever be achieved or that the energy exchange will ever be launched.

The Companyanditssubsidiaries,haveneverdeclaredbankruptcy,haveneverbeeninreceivership,andhaveneverbeen involved in any legal action or proceedings.

Neither theCompanynoritssubsidiaries,norourofficers,directors,promotersoraffiliates,hashadpreliminarycontactor discussionswith,nordowehaveanypresentplans,proposals,arrangementsorunderstandingswithanyrepresentativesofthe ownersofanybusinessorcompanyregardingthepossibilityofanacquisitionormerger. Sinceincorporation,wehavenot made any material purchase or sale of assets outside the ordinary course of business.

We arenotablankcheckregistrantasthattermisdefinedinRule419(a) (2)ofRegulationCoftheSecuritiesActof1933, since we have a specific business plan or purpose.

 

ITEMItem 1A. Risk Factors

RISK FACTORS

 

An investment in our securities shouldThe Company will be considered highly speculative due to various factors, including the naturefaced with a market environment that cannot be predicted and that involves significant risks, many of our business and the present stage of our development. An investment in our securities should onlywhich will be undertaken by persons who have sufficient financial resources to afford the total loss of their investment.beyond its control. In addition to the usual risks associated with investmentother information contained in a business,this Annual Report on Form 10-K, you should carefully consider the following known material risk factorsrisks described below andbelow.

Unless the context otherwise requires, all other information containedreferences in this report before decidingsection to invest in our Common Stock.

Thethe “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to BioPower and its subsidiaries, which will be the business of BioPower and its subsidiaries following risk factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.the June 30, 2021 Asset acquisition.

 

Risks RelatingRelated to ourthe Company’s Business and Industry

 

We have a limited operating history in an evolving and highly volatile industry, which makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects and may increase the risk that we will not be successful.

We began our energy operations in 2011 and since then our business model continued to evolve until in early 2017, we shifted away from waste to energy and became a shell corporation. We currently intend to focus on the development and commercialization of the tokenization and trading of energy commodities with a focus on hydrogen and the sale of NFTs for technology licenses and related licenses. As such, the comparability of our results in prior quarterly or annual periods should not be viewed as an indication of future performance.

Because we have no history operating our proposed business, it is difficult to evaluate our proposed business and future prospects, including our ability to plan for and model future growth. For example, we intend to launch our NFT Marketplace by the end of September 2021 and our commodities trading marketplace by the end of 2021. There is no guarantee that the NFT Marketplace and/or the Commodities Marketplace will be launched or that expenditures will result in profit or growth of our business. Our limited operating experience, combined with the rapidly evolving nature of the NFT market in which we intend to operate, substantial uncertainty concerning how this market may develop, and other economic factors beyond our control, reduces our ability to accurately forecast quarterly or annual revenue. Failure to manage our current and future growth effectively could have an adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

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If we do not effectively manage our growth and the associated demands on our operational, risk management, sales and marketing, technology, compliance, and finance and accounting resources, our business may be adversely impacted.

The cryptocurrency ecosystem has experienced recent rapid growth and we expect this trend to continue for the foreseeable future. Our intended launches are mostly driven by innovation in the crypto economy, which requires long-term perspective to evaluate our performance. In particular, the NFT business has grown significantly since the Fall of 2020, and the minting, usage and acceptance of digital assets has continued to grow in general.

As we grow, our business will become increasingly complex. To effectively manage and capitalize on our growth, we must continue to expand our information technology and financial, operating, and administrative systems and controls, and continue to manage headcount, capital, and processes efficiently. Our continued growth could strain our existing resources, and we could experience ongoing operating difficulties in managing our business as it expands, including difficulties in hiring, training, and managing a growing employee base. Failure to scale and preserve our company culture with growth could harm our future success, including our ability to retain and recruit personnel and to effectively focus on and pursue our corporate objectives. If we do not adapt to meet these evolving challenges, or if our management team does not effectively scale with our growth, we may experience erosion to our brand, the quality of our products and services may suffer. Moreover, the failure of our systems and processes could undermine our ability to provide accurate, timely, and reliable reports on our financial and operating results, including the financial statements provided herein, and could impact the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. In addition, our systems and processes may not prevent or detect all errors, omissions, or fraud. Any of the foregoing operational failures could lead to noncompliance with laws, loss of operating licenses or other authorizations, or loss of bank relationships that could substantially impair or even suspend company operations.

Successful implementation of our growth strategy may also require significant expenditures before any substantial associated revenue is generated and we cannot guarantee that these increased investments will result in corresponding and offsetting revenue growth.

Our growth may not be sustainable and depends on our ability to attract new customers, expand product offerings, and increase processed volumes and revenue from new customers.

The future growth of our business depends on its ability to attract new customers and get new customers to increase the volumes processed through our payments platform and therefore grow revenue.

Any failure by us to attract new customers, and increase revenue from new customers could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. These efforts may require substantial financial expenditures, commitments of resources, developments of our processes, and other investments and innovations.

We face intense and increasing competition and, if we do not compete effectively, our competitive positioning and our operating results will be harmed.

We operate in a rapidly changing and highly competitive industry, and our results of operations and future prospects depend on, among others:

the growth of our customer base,
our ability to monetize our customer base,
our ability to acquire customers at a lower cost, and
our ability to increase the overall value to us of each of our customers while they use our products and services.

In addition to established enterprises, we may also face competition from early-stage companies attempting to capitalize on the same, or similar, opportunities as we are. Some of our current and potential competitors have longer operating histories, particularly with respect to our digital financial services products, significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources, and a larger customer base than we do. This allows them, among others, to potentially offer more competitive pricing or other terms or features, a broader range of digital financial products, or a more specialized set of specific products or services, as well as respond more quickly than we can to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer preferences.

Our current and future business prospects demand that we act to meet these competitive challenges but, in doing so, our revenue and results of operations could be adversely affected if we, for example, increase marketing expenditures or make other expenditures. All of the foregoing factors and events could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and future prospects.

Cyberattacks and security breaches of our systems, or those impacting our customers or third parties, could adversely impact our brand and reputation and our business, operating results and financial condition.

Our business involves the collection, storage, processing and transmission of confidential information, customer, employee, service provider and other personal data, as well as information required to access customer assets.

Further, any actual or perceived breach or cybersecurity attack directed at other financial institutions or cryptocurrency or blockchain companies, whether or not we are directly impacted, could lead to a general loss of customer confidence in the digital asset economy or in the use of technology to conduct financial transactions, which could negatively impact us including the market perception of the effectiveness of our security measures and technology infrastructure.

Certain types of cyberattacks could harm us even if our systems are left undisturbed. For example, attacks may be designed to deceive employees and service providers into releasing control of our systems to a hacker, while others may aim to introduce computer viruses or malware into our systems with a view to stealing confidential or proprietary data. Additionally, certain threats are designed to remain dormant or undetectable until launched against a target and we may not be able to implement adequate preventative measures.

Although we will develop systems and processes designed to protect the data we manage, prevent data loss and other security breaches, effectively respond to known and potential risks, and expect to continue to expend significant resources to bolster these protections, there can be no assurance that these security measures will provide absolute security or prevent breaches or attacks.

We have no present existing relationships with card acquiring sponsors to process card payment transactions globally. If the payment card networks require our acquiring partner to operate solely within its area of use, we would lose our ability to offer card transaction processing services in the United States. Such a decision would have a negative impact on the utility of our services to our U.S.-based enterprise customers. In light of the foregoing, we are in the process of onboarding with a merchant acquirer in the United States, which should minimize any area of use risk, but that relationship has not yet been finalized and the associated technology build out is not yet complete.

Our products and services may be exploited to facilitate illegal activity such as fraud, money laundering, gambling, tax evasion, and scams. If any of our customers use our products or services to further such illegal activities, we could be subject to liability and our business could be adversely affected. Our efforts to detect and monitor such transactions for compliance with law may require significant costs, and our failure to effectively deal with bad, fraudulent or fictitious transactions and material internal or external fraud could negatively impact our business.

Moreover, certain activity that may be legal in one jurisdiction may be illegal in another jurisdiction, and certain activities that are at one time legal may in the future be deemed illegal in the same jurisdiction. As a result, there is significant uncertainty and cost associated with detecting and monitoring transactions for compliance with local laws. In the event that a customer is found responsible for intentionally or inadvertently violating the laws in any jurisdiction, we may be subject to governmental inquiries, enforcement actions, prosecuted, or otherwise held secondarily liable for aiding or facilitating such activities. Changes in law have also increased the penalties for money transmitters, e-money issuers, broker-dealers and alternative trading systems for certain illegal activities, and government authorities may consider increased or additional penalties from time to time. Owners of intellectual property rights or government authorities may seek to bring legal action against us for involvement in the sale of infringing or allegedly infringing items. Any threatened or resulting claims could result in reputational harm, and any resulting liabilities, loss of transaction volume, or increased costs could harm our business.

Moreover, while fiat currencies can be used to facilitate illegal activities, crypto assets are relatively new and, in many jurisdictions, may be lightly regulated or largely unregulated. Many types of crypto assets have characteristics such as the speed with which digital asset transactions can be conducted, the ability to conduct transactions without the involvement of regulated intermediaries, the ability to engage in transactions across multiple jurisdictions, the irreversible nature of certain crypto asset transactions, and encryption technology that anonymizes these transactions, which may make crypto assets susceptible to use in illegal activity.

U.S. federal and state and foreign regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies, such as the Department of Justice, the SEC, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, The Federal Trade Commission, the IRS and various state securities and financial regulators investigate, issue subpoenas and civil investigative demands, and take legal action against persons and entities alleged to be engaged in fraudulent schemes or other illicit activity involving crypto assets.

While we believe that our risk management and compliance framework will be designed to detect significant illicit activities conducted by our potential or existing customers, we cannot ensure that we will be able to detect all illegal activity on our systems. If any of our customers use our products and services to further such illegal activities, our business could be adversely affected.

Our future growth depends significantly on our marketing efforts, and if our marketing efforts are not successful, our business and results of operations will be harmed.

Concerns about the environmental impacts of blockchain technology could adversely impact usage and perceptions of cryptocurrency.

The COVID-19 pandemic could have unpredictable, including adverse, effects on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

The global spread and unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create significant volatility, uncertainty and economic disruption. Our operations and financial results have not been materially negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2020 or the first half of 2021. The future effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including the duration, spread and intensity of the pandemic (including any resurgences), impact of the new COVID-19 variants and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, and the level of social and economic restrictions imposed in the United States and abroad in an effort to curb the spread of the virus, all of which are uncertain and difficult to predict considering the rapidly evolving landscape. The continued impact of COVID-19 and the imposition of related public health measures have resulted in, and is expected to continue to result in, increased volatility and uncertainty in the crypto economy. As a result, it is not currently possible to ascertain the overall impact of COVID-19 on our business, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

As a remote-first company, we are subject to heightened operational and cybersecurity risks.

We are a going concern opinionremote-first company, meaning that for all existing roles our employees work from their homes or other non-company dwellings. This subjects us to heightened operational risks. For example, technologies in our independent auditors.employees’ and service providers’ homes and shared office spaces may not be as robust and could cause the networks, information systems, applications, and other tools available to employees and service providers to be more limited or less reliable. Further, the security systems in place at our employees’ and service providers’ homes and shared office spaces may be less secure than those used in corporate offices, and while we have implemented technical and administrative safeguards to help protect our systems as our employees and service providers work from home, we may be subject to increased cybersecurity risk which could expose us to risks of data or financial loss, and could disrupt our business operations. There is no guarantee that the data security and privacy safeguards we will put in place will be completely effective or that we will not encounter risks associated with employees and service providers accessing company data and systems remotely. We also face challenges due to the need to operate with a remote workforce and are addressing so to minimize the impact on our ability to operate.

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Concerns about the environmental impacts of blockchain technology could adversely impact usage and perceptions of cryptocurrency and HyFi.

The energy usage and environmental impact of blockchain technology, particularly in relation to proof of work mining, has attracted considerable recent attention. Government scrutiny related to restrictions on cryptocurrency mining facilities and their energy consumption may increase, resulting in additional regulation that could adversely impact usage of digital assets and harm our business. The considerable consumption of electricity by mining operators may also have a negative environmental impact, including contribution to climate change, which could create a negative consumer sentiment and perception of cryptocurrencies generally and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition, and operating results.

Risks Related to Our Financial Condition

 

Our independent auditors have added an explanatory paragraph to their audit issued in connection with the financial statements for the period ended November 30, 2014, relative to our ability to continue as a going concern. We had a working capital deficit of ($2,127,569) and we have an accumulated deficit accumulated of ($5,680,186), as at November 30, 2014. Because our auditors have issued a going concern opinion, it means there is substantial uncertainty we will continue operations in which case you could lose your investment. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the uncertainty about our ability to continue our business. As such we may have to cease operations and investors could lose their entire investment.

We have hadno financial history, and there is no assurance that we will maintain profitability or that our revenue and business models will be successful.

We have no operations and there is no assurance that we will not incur net losses in the future. We may not be able to dategenerate sufficient revenue to maintain profitability in the short or long-term. Our revenue growth may slow, or our revenue may decline for a number of other reasons, including reduced demand for our offerings, increased competition, a decrease in the growth or size of the cryptocurrency and digital asset economy, or any failure to capitalize on growth opportunities.

We are continually refining our revenue and business models and have earnedrecently shifted our focus to the development and commercialization of NFT marketplace. There is no assurance that these efforts will be successful or that we will generate revenues commensurate with our efforts and expectations or become or stay profitable. We may be forced to make significant changes to our revenue and business models to compete with our competitors’ offerings, and even if such changes are undertaken, there is no guarantee that they will be successful or profitable. Additionally, we will need to hire, train, and integrate qualified personnel to meet and further such changes to our business objectives at potentially significant additional expense. Failure to successfully implement revenue and business models or manage related expenses could cause us to be unprofitable and have an adverse effect on our business, operating revenues to date.results and financial condition.

 

We have had no operations to date and nomay experience fluctuations in our quarterly operating revenues. results.

We expect to incur lossescould experience significant fluctuations in the coming fiscal year, and possibly beyond,our quarterly operating results due to significant costs associated witha number of factors, many of which are beyond our business development activities. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully implement our business plan, or that our business development activities will ever lead to us generating sufficient revenues to fund our continuing operations or that we will ever generate positive cash flow from our operations. Further, we can give no assurance that we will attain or thereafter sustain profitability in any future period. Since our resources are presently very limited, insufficient future revenues would result in terminationcontrol. You should not rely on period-to-period comparisons of our operations,operating results as we cannot sustain unprofitable operations unless additional equity or debt financing is obtained.

We have had no operations to date, and are competing with well-established companiesan indication of our future performance. Factors that may cause fluctuations in our business sector, and may never achieve profitability.

To date the Company has been focused on raising money and business development activities. We are faced with all of the risks associated with a company in the early stages of development. Our business is subject to numerous risks associated with a relatively new, undercapitalized company engaged in our business sector. Such risksquarterly operating results include, but are not limited to, competition from well-establishedthe following:

a change in the payment volume and market cap of HyFi Tokens;
the level of our expenses;
the degree to which we encounter competition in our markets;
general economic conditions;
the amount of capital available for investing in the market;
legal or regulatory developments;
legislative or policy changes;
changes in the prospects of the economy generally, which could alter current or perspective customers’ priorities, or could increase the time it takes us to launch new offerings; and
and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our operating results may fall below the expectations of market analysts and well-capitalized companies and unanticipated difficulties regardinginvestors in some future periods, which could cause the marketing and salemarket price of our products. There can be no assurance that we will ever generate significant commercial sales or achieve profitability. Should this be the case, our common stock to decline substantially.

Changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws, as well as the application of such laws, could become worthlessadversely impact our financial position and operating results.

We are subject to complex income and non-income tax laws and regulations in the United States and a variety of foreign jurisdictions. Both the United States and foreign jurisdictions may revise corporate income tax and other non-income tax laws which could impact the amount of tax due in such jurisdiction. Our determination of our corporate income tax liability is subject to review and may be challenged by applicable U.S. and foreign tax authorities. Any adverse outcome of such challenge could harm our operating results and financial condition. The determination of our worldwide provision for income taxes and other tax liabilities requires significant judgment and, in the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is complex and uncertain. Moreover, as a multinational business, we have subsidiaries that engage in many intercompany transactions in a variety of tax jurisdictions where the ultimate tax determination is complex and uncertain. Our existing corporate structure and intercompany arrangements have been implemented in a manner we believe is in compliance with current prevailing tax laws. Furthermore, as we operate in multiple taxing jurisdictions, the application of tax laws can be subject to diverging and sometimes conflicting interpretations by tax authorities of these jurisdictions. It is not uncommon for taxing authorities in different countries to have conflicting views with respect to, among other things, the characterization and source of income or other tax items, the manner in which the arm’s-length standard is applied for transfer pricing purposes, or with respect to the valuation of intellectual property. The taxing authorities of the jurisdictions in which we operate may challenge our tax treatment of certain items or the methodologies we use for valuing developed technology or intercompany arrangements, which could impact our worldwide effective tax rate and harm our financial position and operating results.

We are also subject to non-income taxes, such as payroll, sales, use, value-added, net worth, property, and goods and services taxes in the United States and various foreign jurisdictions. A change in the tax law could impact tax positions which could result in an increased exposure related to such tax liabilities. Such changes could have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

If our estimates or judgment relating to our critical accounting policies prove to be incorrect, our operating results could be adversely affected.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, as provided in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.” The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets, liabilities, and equity, and the amount of revenue and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Significant estimates and judgments involve the identification of performance obligations in revenue recognition, evaluation of tax positions, inter-company transactions, and the valuation of stock-based awards and the fiat reserves and digital assets we hold, among others. Our operating results may be adversely affected if our assumptions change or if actual circumstances differ from those in our assumptions, which could cause our operating results to fall below the expectations of analysts and investors, resulting in our common stock or other securities could lose their entire investment.a decline in the trading price of BioPower Ordinary Shares.

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WeThe nature of our business requires the application of complex financial accounting rules, and there is limited guidance from accounting standard setting bodies. If financial accounting standards undergo significant changes, our operating results could be adversely affected.

The accounting rules and regulations that we must comply with are complex and subject to interpretation by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or the FASB, the SEC, and various bodies formed to promulgate and interpret appropriate accounting principles. A change in these principles or interpretations could have a significant effect on our reported financial results and may even affect the reporting of transactions completed before the announcement or effectiveness of a change. Recent actions and public comments from the FASB and the SEC have focused on the integrity of financial reporting and internal controls. In addition, many companies’ accounting policies are being subject to heightened scrutiny by regulators and the public. Further, there has been limited precedents for the financial accounting of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets and related valuation and revenue recognition considerations.

As such, there remains significant uncertainty on how companies can account for cryptocurrency and other digital asset transactions, value, and related revenue. Uncertainties in or changes to in regulatory or financial accounting standards could result in the need to obtainchanging our accounting methods and restate our financial statements and impair our ability to provide timely and accurate financial information, which could adversely affect our financial statements, result in a significant amountloss of debt and/or equity capital to commence waste to energy projects, build significant facilitiesinvestor confidence, and operate the facilities, which we may not be able to obtain on acceptable terms or at all.more generally impact our business, operating results, and financial condition.

 

We will require additional capital to fund our business and project development plan. We may also encounter unforeseen costs that could also require us to seek additional capital. As a result, we expect to seek to raise additional debt and/or equity funding. The full and timely development and implementation of our business plan and growth strategy will require significant additional resources, and we may not be able to obtain the funding necessary to implement our growth strategy on acceptable terms or at all. An inability to obtain such funding would prevent us from continuing business development. Furthermore, our business strategy may not produce revenues even if successfully funded. We have not yet identified the sources for the additional financing we require and we do not have commitments from any third parties to provide this financing. We might not succeed, therefore, in raising additional equity capital or in negotiating and obtaining additional and acceptable financing. Our ability to obtain additional capital will also depend on market conditions, national and global economies and other factors beyond our control. We might not be able to obtain required working capital, the need for which is substantial given our business and development plan. The terms of any future debt or equity funding that we may obtain may be unfavorable to us and to our stockholders.

We have limited financial and management resources to pursue our growth strategy.

Our growth strategy may place a significant strain on our management, operational and financial resources. We have negative cash flow from our development stage activities and continue to seek additional capital. We will have to obtain additional capital either through debt or equity financing to continue our business and development plan. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to obtain such financing on terms acceptable to our company.

If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or convertible securities, these new securities may contain certain rights, preferences or privileges that are senior to those of our common shares. Additionally, the percentage of ownership of our company held by existing shareholders will be reduced.

Weakness in the economy may have an adverse effect on our revenue, cash flow and our ability to grow our business.

Our business is directly affected by economic slowdowns and general reduction in demand for goods and services. A weak economy generally results in reduced overall demand for waste disposal, recyclables, electricity and fuel production. Under such conditions, the pricing we are able to charge for our waste management services, and for our energy and recycled materials, may decline and/or experience increased volatility. In addition, many of our potential customers are municipalities and government agencies which may be adversely affected in an economic downturn due to reduced tax and other revenues. Consequently some of these entities could be unable to pay adequate amounts or sign contracts for waste disposal.

Furthermore, lower prices for waste disposal and energy production, particularly in the absence of energy policies which encourage renewable technologies such as WtE, may also make it more difficult for us to sell waste and energy services at prices sufficient to allow us to develop new projects. These factors could have a material adverse effect on our profitability and cash flow.

Exposure to energy, waste disposal, recyclables and commodity prices may affect our results of operations.

Some of the electricity and steam we intend to sell, synthetic fuels and recyclables, are subject to market price volatility. Changes in the market prices for electricity and steam in particular can be affected by changes in natural gas prices, weather conditions and other market variables, while recyclable prices are affected by general economic conditions and global demand for construction, goods and services. Similarly, the portion of waste processing capacity which is not under contract may be subject to volatility, principallyfinancial reporting standards or policies, including as a result of general economic activity and waste generation rates, as well as the availabilitychoices made by us, which could materially adversely affect our reported results of alternative disposal sites and the cost to transport waste to alternative disposal. Volatility with respect to all of these revenues could adversely impact our businesses’ profitabilityoperations and financial performance. Wecondition and may not be successful in our efforts to mitigate our exposure to price swings relating to these revenue streams.

We may experience volatility in the market prices and availability of commodities we purchase, such as reagents, chemicals and fuel. Any price increase, delivery disruption or reduction in the availability of such supplies could affect our ability to operate the facilities and impair our cash flow and profitability. We may not be successful in our efforts to mitigate our exposure to supply and price swings for these commodities.

Operation of our businesses involves significant risks, which could have ana corresponding material adverse effectimpact on our intended cash flows and results of operations.

The operation of our businesses involves many risks, including:

supply or transportation interruptions;
the breakdown, failure or unplanned maintenance or repair of equipment or processes;
difficulty or inability to find suitable replacement parts for equipment;
the unavailability of sufficient quantities of waste or fuel;
fluctuations in the heating value of the waste we use for fuel at our WtE facilities;
failure or inadequate performance by subcontractors;
disruption in the transmission of electricity generated;
labor disputes and work stoppages;
unforeseen engineering and environmental problems;
unanticipated cost overruns;
weather interferences and catastrophic events including fires, explosions, earthquakes, droughts, pandemics and acts of terrorism; and
the exercise of the power of eminent domain.

We cannot predict the impact of these risks on our business or operations. One or more of these risks, if they were to occur, could have an adverse effect on our intended cash flows and results of operations.

Contracts to provide new waste services or services for waste-to-energy facilities involves significant risks, which could have an adverse effect on our intended cash flows and results of operations.capital ratios.

 

If we enter into contracts to provide new waste services or services for waste-to-energy facilities, we may face additional operating risks. These may include:

performance by multiple contractors critical to our ability to perform under new customer agreements;
logistics associated with transportation of waste with which we have limited experience; and
reliance on joint venture parties or technology providers with whom we have limited experience.

ComplianceOur consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with environmental laws, including changes to such laws, could adversely affect our results of operations.

Our business is subject to extensive environmental regulation by federal, state, local and foreign authorities, primarily relating to air, waste (including residual ash) and water. Costs of compliance with federal, state, local and foreign existing and future environmental regulations could adversely affect our intended cash flow and profitability. If our business fails to comply with these regulations, we could be subject to civil or criminal liability, damages and fines.

In addition, lawsuits or enforcement actions by federal, state, local and/or foreign regulatory agencies may materially increase our costs. Stricter environmental regulation of air emissions, solid waste handling or combustion, residual ash handling and disposal, and waste water discharge could materially affect our cash flow and profitability. Certain environmental laws make us potentially liable on a joint and several basis for the remediation of contamination at or emanating from properties or facilities we may own, operate or properties toGAAP, which we arranged for the disposal of hazardous substances. Such liability is not limited to the cleanup of contamination we actually caused. We cannot provide any assurance that we will not incur liability relating to the remediation of contamination, including contamination we did not cause. For additional information on environmental regulation, see Item1. Business - Regulation of Business.

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Existing environmental laws and regulations have been and could beare periodically revised or reinterpreted, and future changes in environmental laws and regulations are expectedexpanded. Accordingly, from time to occur. This may materially increase the amount we must invest to bring our intended facilities into compliance, impose additional expense on our operations, limit our ability to operate at capacity, or at all.

Changes in public policies and legislative initiatives could materially affect our business and prospects.

There has been substantial debate recently in the United States and abroad in the context of environmental and energy policies affecting climate change, the outcome of which could have a positive or negative influence on our project developments and our prospects for growing our business. Congress has considered proposed legislation which is designed to increase the proportion of the nation’s electricity that is generated from technologies considered “clean” or “renewable”, through mandatory generation levels, tax incentives, and other means. Congress has also considered enacting legislation which sets declining limits on greenhouse gas emissions, and requires generators to purchase rights to emit in excess of such limits, and allows such rights to be traded. For those sources of greenhouse gas emissions that are unable to meet the required limitations, such legislation could impose substantial financial burdens. Our business and future prospects could be adversely affected if renewable technologies we use were not included among those technologies identified in any final law as being clean or renewable or greenhouse gas reducing, and therefore not entitled to the benefits of such laws.

Dislocations in credit and capital markets and increased capital constraints on banks may make it difficult for us to borrow money or raise capital needed to finance the development and construction of new projects.

Our business is capital intensive and typically projects are funded through equity from investors coupled with borrowed money from project lenders to pay for a portion of the cost to construct facilities. Dislocations in the credit markets, including for project debt, and increased capital constraints on banks, have resulted in less credit being made available by banks and other lending institutions, and/or borrowing terms that are less favorable than has historically been the case. As a result, we may not be able to obtain financing for new facilities on terms, and/or for a cost, that we find acceptable, which may make it more difficult to grow our business through new projects to be developed.

Prolonged instability or worsening of the credit or capital markets may adversely affect our ability to obtain debt on favorable terms, or at all. Such circumstances could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or the share price of our common stock.

Our reputation could be adversely affected iftime we are unablerequired to operate our businesses in compliance with laws,adopt new or if our efforts to grow our business results in adverse publicity.

If we encounter regulatory compliance issues in the course of operating our business, we may experience adverse publicity, which may intensify if such non-compliance results in civilrevised accounting standards issued by recognized bodies. It is possible that future accounting standards and financial reporting standards or criminal liability. This adverse publicity may harm our reputation, and result in difficulties in attracting new customers and developing projects.

With respect to our efforts to grow and maintain our business globally, we sometimes experience opposition from advocacy groups or others intended to halt our development or on-going business. Such opposition is often intended to discourage third parties from doing business with us and may be based on misleading, inaccurate, incomplete or inflammatory assertions. Our reputation may be adversely affectedpolicies, including as a result of adverse publicity resulting from such opposition. Such damagechoices made by us, which we are required to adopt, could change the current accounting treatment that applies to our reputation could adversely affect our ability to grow our business.

Changes in technology may have a material adverse effect on our business.

Our companyconsolidated financial statements and others have recognized the value of the traditional waste stream as a potential resource. Research and development activities are ongoing to provide alternative and more efficient technologies to manage waste, produce or extract by-products from waste, or to produce power. We and many other companies are pursuing these technologies, and capital is being invested to find new approaches to waste management, waste treatment, and renewable power generation. It is possible that this deployment of capital may lead to advances in these or other technologies which will reduce the cost of waste management or power production to a level below our costs and/or provide new or alternative methods of waste management or energy generation that become more accepted than those we currently utilize. Unless we are able to participate in these advances, any of thesesuch changes could have a material adverse effect on our intended revenuesreported results of operations and profitability.financial condition, and may have a corresponding material adverse effect on capital ratios.

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Our abilityAs a result of being a public company, we are obligated to optimize our operations depends in part on our ability to compete fordevelop and obtain fuel for our facilities,maintain proper and oureffective internal controls over financial reporting, and any failure to do somaintain the adequacy of these internal controls may adversely affect investor confidence in our financial results.

Our WtE facilities depend on solid waste for fuel, which provides a source of revenue. For some of our WtE facilities, the availability of solid waste to us,company and, as well as the tipping fee that we charge to attract solid waste to our facilities, depends upon competition from a number of sources such as other WtE facilities, landfills and transfer stations competing for waste in the market area. There has been consolidation, and there may be further consolidation, in the solid waste industry that would reduce the number of solid waste collectors or haulers that are competing for disposal facilities or enable such collectors or haulers to use wholesale purchasing to negotiate favorable below-market rates. The consolidation in the solid waste industry has resulted in companies with vertically integrated collection activities and disposal facilities. Such consolidation may result in economies of scale for those companies, as well as the use of disposal capacity at facilities owned by such companies or by affiliated companies. Such activities can affect both the availability of waste to us for processing at our intended WtE facilities and market pricing, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations.

Development and construction of new projects and expansions may not commence as anticipated, or at all.

The development and construction of new WtE facilities involves many risks including:

difficulties in identifying, obtaining and permitting suitable sites for new projects;
the inaccuracy of our assumptions with respect to the cost of and schedule for completing construction;
difficulty, delays or inability to obtain financing for a project on acceptable terms;
delays in deliveries of, or increases in the prices of, equipment sourced from other countries;
the unavailability of sufficient quantities of waste or other fuels for startup;
permitting and other regulatory issues, license revocation and changes in legal requirements;
labor disputes and work stoppages;
unforeseen engineering and environmental problems;
unanticipated cost overruns; and
weather interferences and catastrophic events including fires, explosions, earthquakes, droughts, pandemics and acts of terrorism.

In addition, new facilities have no operating history. A new facility may be unable to fund principal and interest payments under its debt service obligations or may operate at a loss. In certain situations, if a facility fails to achieve commercial operation, at certain levels or at all, termination rights in the agreements governing the facilities financing may be triggered, rendering all of the facility’s debt immediately due and payable. As a result, the facility may be rendered insolvent and we may losevalue of our interest in the facility.stock.

 

Construction activities may cost more and take longer than we estimate.

The design and construction of new projects requires us to contract for services from engineering and construction firms, and make substantial purchases of equipment such as boilers, turbine generators and other components that require large quantities of steel to fabricate. If worldwide demand for new infrastructure spending, including energy generating facilities and waste management facilities, increases, then prices for building materials such as steel, may also rise sharply. In addition, this increased demand would affect not only the cost of obtaining the services necessary to design and construct these facilities, but also the availability of quality firms to perform the services. These conditions may adversely affect our ability to successfully compete for new projects, or construct and complete such projects on time and within budget.

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Exposure to foreign currency fluctuations may affect our results from operations or construction costs of facilities we develop in international markets.

We have sought to participate in projects where the host country has allowed the convertibility of its currency into U.S. dollars and repatriation of earnings, capital and profits subject to compliance with local regulatory requirements. As and if we grow our business in other countries and enter new international markets, we expect to invest substantial amounts in foreign currencies to pay for the construction costs of facilities we develop, or for the cost to acquire existing businesses or assets. Currency volatility in those markets, as well as the effectiveness of any currency hedging strategies we may implement, may impact the amount we are required to invest in new projects, as well as our reported results.

Our businesses generate their revenue primarily under long-term contracts and must avoid defaults under those contracts in order to service their debt and avoid material liability to contract counterparties.

We must satisfy performance and other obligations under contracts governing WtE facilities. These contracts typically require us to meet certain performance criteria relating to amounts of waste processed, energy generation rates per ton of waste processed, residue quantity and environmental standards. Our failure to satisfy these criteria may subject us to termination of operating contracts. If such a termination were to occur, we would lose the cash flow related to the projects and incur material termination damage liability. In circumstances where the contract has been terminated due to our default, we may not have sufficient sources of cash to pay such damages. We cannot assure you that we will be able to continue to perform our respective obligations under such contracts in order to avoid such contract terminations, or damages related to any such contract termination, or that if we could not avoid such terminations that we would have the cash resources to pay amounts that may then become due.

Our businesses depend on performance by third parties under contractual arrangements.

Our waste and energy services businesses depend on a limited number of third parties to, among other things, purchase the electric and steam energy produced by our future facilities, and supply and deliver the waste and other goods and services necessary for the operation of our future energy facilities. The viability of our future facilities depends significantly upon the performance by third parties in accordance with long-term contracts, and such performance depends on factors which may be beyond our control. If those third parties do not perform their obligations, or are excused from performing their obligations because of nonperformance by our waste and energy services businesses or other parties to the contracts, or due to force majeure events or changes in laws or regulations, our businesses may not be able to secure alternate arrangements on substantially the same terms, if at all, for the services provided under the contracts. In addition, the bankruptcy or insolvency of a participant or third party in our facilities could result in nonpayment or nonperformance of that party’s obligations to us. Many of these third parties are municipalities and public authorities. The economic slowdown and disruptions in credit markets have strained resources of these entities generally, and could make it difficult for these entities to honor their obligations to us.

With our initial contracts to sell electricity for intended projects, we expect to have exposure to market risk, and therefore revenue fluctuations, in energy markets than in waste markets. Consequently, we may enter into futures, forward contracts, swaps or options with financial institutions to hedge our exposure to market risk in energy markets. We can provide no assurances as to the financial stability or viability of these financial and other institutions.

Concentration of suppliers and customers may expose us to heightened financial exposure.

Our waste and energy services businesses often rely on single suppliers and single customers at our facilities, exposing such facilities to financial risks if any supplier or customer should fail to perform its obligations.

For example, our businesses often rely on a single supplier to provide waste, fuel, water and other services required to operate a facility and on a single customer or a few customers to purchase all or a significant portion of a facility’s output. The financial performance of these facilities depends on such customers and suppliers continuing to perform their obligations under their long-term agreements. A facility’s financial results could be materially and adversely affected if any one customer or supplier fails to fulfill its contractual obligations and we are unable to find other customers or suppliers to produce the same level of profitability. We cannot assure you that such performance failures by third parties will not occur or that if they do occur, such failures will not adversely affect the cash flows or profitability of our businesses.

In addition, we rely on the municipal clients as a source not only of waste for fuel, but also of revenue from the fees for waste services we provide. Because our contracts with municipal clients are generally long-term, we may be adversely affected if the credit quality of one or more of our municipal clients were to decline materially.

Exposure to international economic and political factors may materially and adversely affect our international businesses.

Our international operations expose us to political, legal, tax, currency, inflation, convertibility and repatriation risks, as well as potential constraints on the development and operation of potential business, any of which can limit the benefits to us of an international project.

The financing, development and operation of projects outside the United States can entail significant political and financial risks, which vary by country, including:

changes in law or regulations;
changes in electricity pricing;
changes in foreign tax laws and regulations;
changes in United States federal, state and local laws, including tax laws, related to foreign operations;
compliance with United States federal, state and local foreign corrupt practices laws;
changes in government policies or personnel;
changes in general economic conditions affecting each country, including conditions in financial markets;
changes in labor relations in operations outside the United States;
political, economic or military instability and civil unrest;
expropriation and confiscation of assets and facilities; and
credit quality of entities that purchase our power.

The legal and financial environment in foreign countries in which we currently are developing projects could also make it more difficult for us to enforce our rights under agreements relating to such projects.

Any or all of the risks identified above with respect to our international projects could adversely affect our profitability and cash generation. As a result, these risks may have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

Our reputation could be adversely affected if our businesses, or third parties with whom we have a relationship, were to fail to comply with United States or foreign anti-corruption laws or regulations.

Some of our project developments may be conducted in countries where corruption has historically penetrated the economy to a greater extent than in the United States. It is our policy to comply, and to require our local partners and those with whom we do business to comply, with all applicable anti-bribery laws, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and with applicable local laws of the foreign countries in which we operate. Our reputation may be adversely affected if we were reported to be associated with corrupt practices or if we or our local partners failed to comply with such laws. Such damage to our reputation could adversely affect our ability to grow our business.

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Energy regulation could adversely affect our revenues and costs of operations.

Our waste and energy services businesses are subject to extensive energy regulations by federal, state and foreign authorities. We cannot predict whether the federal, state or foreign governments will modify or adopt new legislation or regulations relating to the solid waste or energy industries. The economics, including the costs, of operating our facilities may be adversely affected by any changes in these regulations or in their interpretation or implementation or any future inability to comply with existing or future regulations or requirements.

For more information on energy regulations applicable to us, seeItem 1. Business - Regulation of Business.

Failure to obtain regulatory approvals could adversely affect our operations.

Our waste and energy services businesses will be continually in the process of obtaining federal, state, local and foreign approvals required to permit and operate our intended facilities. While we believe our businesses will obtain all necessary permit and operating approvals, we may not always be able to obtain all required regulatory approvals, and we may not be able to obtain any necessary modifications to existing regulatory approvals or maintain all required regulatory approvals. If there is a delay in obtaining any required regulatory approvals or if we fail to obtain and comply with any required regulatory approvals, the operation of our intended facilities or the sale of electricity to third parties could be prevented, made subject to additional regulation or subject our businesses to additional costs.

The energy industry is becoming increasingly competitive, and we might not successfully respond to these changes.

We may not be able to respond in a timely or effective manner to the changes resulting in increased competition in the energy industry in global markets. These changes may include deregulation of the electric utility industry in some markets, privatization of the electric utility industry in other markets and increasing competition in all markets. To the extent competitive pressures increase and the pricing and sale of electricity assumes more characteristics of a commodity business, the economics of our business may be subject to greater volatility.

Changes in climate conditions could materially affect our business and prospects.

Significant changes in weather patterns and volatility could have a positive or negative influence on our existing business and our prospects for growing our business. Such changes may cause episodic events (such as floods or storms) that are difficult to predict or prepare for, or longer-term trends (such as droughts or sea-level rise). These or other meteorological changes could lead to increased operating costs, capital expenses, disruptions in facility operations or supply chains, changes in waste generation and interruptions in waste deliveries, altered availability of waste for plant cooling operations, and changes in energy pricing, among other effects.

We cannot assure you that our cash flow from operations will be sufficient to service our indebtedness, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

Our ability to meet our obligations under our indebtedness depends on our ability to receive dividends and distributions from our subsidiaries in the future. This, in turn, is subject to many factors, some of which are beyond our control, including the following:

the start-up of new facilities;
market conditions affecting waste disposal and energy pricing, as well as competition from other companies for contracts;
general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors.

We cannot assure you that our business will generate cash flow from operations, or that future borrowings will be available to us, in an amount sufficient to enable us to meet our payment obligations under our outstanding indebtedness and to fund other liquidity needs. If we are not able to generate sufficient cash flow to service our debt obligations, we may need to refinance or restructure our debt or seek to raise additional capital. If we are unable to implement one or more of these alternatives, we may not be able to meet our payment obligations under our outstanding indebtedness, which could have a material and adverse effect on our financial condition.

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We do not have a traditional credit facility with a financial institution. This absence may adversely impact our operations.

We do not have a traditional credit facility with a financial institution, such as a working line of credit. The absence of a facility could adversely impact our operations, as it may constrain our ability to have the working capital for inventory purchases or other operational requirements. If adequate funds are not otherwise available, we may be required to delay, scale back or eliminate portions of our business development efforts. Without credit facilities, the Company could be forced to cease operations and investors in our common stock or other securities could lose their entire investment.

Future impairment charges could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

In accordance with accounting guidance, we evaluate long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, such as significant adverse changes in regulation, business climate or market conditions, could potentially indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Significant reductions in our expected revenues or cash flows for an extended period of time resulting from such events could result in future asset impairment charges, which could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology infrastructure could interfere with our operations, compromise information belonging to us and our customers, suppliers or employees, and expose us to liability that could adversely impact our business and reputation.

In the ordinary course of business, we rely on information technology networks and systems to process, transmit and store electronic information, and to manage or support a variety of business processes and activities. Despite security measures and business continuity plans, interruptions and breaches of computer and communications systems, including computer viruses, “hacking” and “cyber-attacks,” power outages, telecommunication or utility facilities, system failures, natural disasters or other catastrophic events that could impair our ability to conduct business and communicate internally and with our customers, or result in the theft of trade secrets or other misappropriation of assets, or otherwise compromise privacy of sensitive information belonging to us, our customers or other business partners. Any such events could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability or penalties under privacy laws, disruption in operations, and damage to our reputation, which could adversely affect our business.

Our insurance and contractual protections may not always cover lost revenues, increased expenses or contractual liabilities.

Although our businesses maintain insurance, obtain warranties from vendors, require contractors to meet certain performance levels and, in some cases, pass risks we cannot control to the service recipient or output purchaser, the proceeds of such insurance, warranties, performance guarantees or risk sharing arrangements may not be adequate to cover lost revenues, increased expenses or contractual liabilities.

We depend on our senior management and key personnel and we may have difficulty attracting and retaining qualified professionals.

Our future operating results depend to a large extent upon the continued contributions of key senior managers and personnel. In addition, we are dependent on our ability to attract, train, retain and motivate highly skilled employees. However, there is significant competition for employees with the requisite level of experience and qualifications. If we cannot attract, train, retain and motivate qualified personnel, we may be unable to compete effectively and our growth may be limited, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.

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Our controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, believes that any disclosure controls and procedures or internal controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must consider the benefits of controls relative to their costs. Inherent limitations within a control system include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by an unauthorized override of the controls. While the design of any system of controls is to provide reasonable assurance of the effectiveness of disclosure controls, such design is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and such assumptions, while reasonable, may not take into account all potential future conditions. Accordingly, because of the inherent limitations in a cost effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be prevented or detected.

Changes in generally accepted accounting principles could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, revenue and results of operations.

We are subject to changes in and interpretations of financial accounting matters that govern the measurement of our performance. Based on our reading and interpretations of relevant guidance, principles or concepts issued by, among other authorities, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, our management believes that our current contract terms and business arrangements have been properly reported. However, there continue to be issued interpretations and guidance for applying the relevant standards to a wide range of contract terms and business arrangements that are prevalent in the industries in which we operate. Future interpretations or changes by the regulators of existing accounting standards or changes in our business practices could result in future changes in our revenue recognition and/or other accounting policies and practices that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, revenue and results of operations.

Failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting may have an adverse effect on our stock price.

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission to implement Section 404, we are required to furnish a report by our management to include in our annual report on, Form 10-K regardingamong other things, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. The reportThis assessment includes among other things, an assessmentdisclosure of the effectiveness ofany material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal control over financial reporting as ofreporting. During the endevaluation and testing process of our fiscal year, including a statement as to whetherinternal controls, if we identify one or not our internal control over financial reporting is effective. This assessment must include disclosure of anymore material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, identified by management.

We have in the past discovered, and may potentially in the future discover, areas ofwe will be unable to certify that our internal control over financial reporting which may require improvement.is effective. We cannot assure that there will not be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting in the future. Any failure to maintain internal control over financial reporting could severely inhibit our ability to accurately report our financial condition or results of operations. If we are unable to assertconclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, now or in any future period, or if our independent auditors are unable to express an opinion on the effectiveness ofregistered public accounting firm determines we have a material weakness or significant deficiency in our internal controls,control over financial reporting, we could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which could have an adverse effect on our stock price.

The Company is controlled by its officers and directors and new investors will not have any voice in our management, which could result in decisions adverse to them.

Our directors and officers collectively own or have the right to vote approximately 42.5% of our outstanding Common Shares. In addition, on January 28, 2011, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada a Certificate of Designation of Series A Preferred Stock. The Certificate was approved by the Board and did not require shareholder vote. The Certificate created a new class of preferred stock known as Series A Preferred Stock. There is one share designated as Series A Preferred Stock. One share of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to 50.1% of the outstanding votes on all shareholder voting matters. Series A Preferred Stock has no dividend rights and no rights upon a liquidation event. On January 31, 2011, the Company issued one share of Series A Preferred Stock to China Energy Partners, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Robert Kohn, our Chief Executive Officer and a Director and Ms. Bonnie Nelson, a Director, with each owning 50% of that entity. Through this entity, Mr. Kohn and Ms. Nelson are empowered with supermajority voting rights despite the amount of outstanding voting securities they each own.

As a result they will have the ability to control substantially all matters submitted to our stockholders for approval including:

election of our board of directors;
removal of any of our directors;
amendment of our Articles of Incorporation or By-laws; and
adoption of measures that could delay or prevent a change in control or impede a merger, takeover or other business combination involving us.

In addition, sales of significant amounts of shares held by selling stockholders, or the prospect of these sales, could adversely affect the market price of our Common Shares. Preferred stock could decline, and common stock ownershipwe could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the exchange on which shares of our principal stockholdersstock are listed, the SEC or other regulatory authorities. Failure to remedy any material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, or to implement or maintain other effective control systems required of public companies, could also restrict our future access to the capital markets.

We might require additional capital to support business growth, and this capital might not be available or may require shareholder approval to obtain.

We have funded our officersoperations since inception primarily through equity financings. We intend to continue to make investments in our business to respond to business challenges, including developing new products and directorsservices, enhancing our operating infrastructure, expanding our international operations, and acquiring complementary businesses and technologies, all of which may discouragerequire us to secure additional funds.

Additional financing may not be available on terms favorable to us, if at all. If we incur additional debt, the debt holders would have rights senior to holders of BioPower’s shares to make claims on our assets, and the terms of any debt could restrict our operations, including our ability to pay dividends on BioPower’s shares.

The prices of digital assets are extremely volatile, and price fluctuations may adversely impact the value of digital assets that we hold.

Digital assets have historically experienced high levels of volatility far in excess of that experienced in fiat currencies. A number of factors contribute to changes in digital asset prices and volatility, including

changes in the supply and demand for a potential acquirer from makingparticular digital asset, market sentiment, macroeconomic factors, utility of a tender offerparticular digital asset, and idiosyncratic events such as exchange outages or otherwise attemptingcommentary on social media. We are exposed to obtain controlprice volatility with respect to the corporate digital assets we hold. Though our fundamental business and growth strategy does not include acquiring digital assets for the purpose of BioPower, which,value appreciation, we have exposure to digital assets at the corporate level because, for certain services we perform, our customers may pay us in turn, could reducedigital assets. To the extent customers compensate us in the form of digital assets, and we continue to hold these digital assets, we may be subject to the high degree of price volatility associated with these digital assets. A decline in price may require us to take an impairment charge on our stock pricedigital assets, and a decline in the value of the digital assets we hold in higher concentrations may have a larger adverse impact on our operating results in any given period. Volatility in the value of digital assets or preventother market factors may limit our stockholders from realizing a premium over our stock price.ability to convert digital assets into fiat currency at attractive prices or at all.

 

Risks RelatingRelated to our Common Shares and the Trading MarketGovernment Regulation

 

We may, in the future, issue additional Common Shares which would reduce investors’ percent of ownershipare subject to an extensive and may dilutehighly-evolving regulatory landscape, and any adverse changes to, or our share value.

Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of 100,000,000 Common Sharesfailure to comply with, par value of $0.0001 per shareany laws and 10,000 shares of Preferred Stock with par value of $1.00 per share. The future issuance ofregulations could adversely affect our authorized Common Sharesbrand, reputation, business, operating results, and Preferred Stock, to the extent that it is convertible into shares of common stock, may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of our Common Shares held by our then existing stockholders. The issuance of Common Shares in the future for cash, future services or acquisitions or other corporate actions may have the effect of diluting the value of the Common Shares held by our investors, and might have an adverse effect on any trading market for our Common Shares.financial condition.

 

Because of the early stage of development and the nature of our business, our securities are considered highly speculative.Risks Related to Intellectual Property

Our securities must be considered highly speculative, generally because of the nature of our business and the early stage of its development. We are seeking to commence a new business in the highly competitive renewable energy industry, and we have yet to establish or operate our first planned energy crop growing operation. Accordingly, we have not generated any revenues nor have we realized a profit from our operations to date, and there is little likelihood that we will generate any revenues or realize any profits in the short to medium term. Any profitability in the future from our business will be dependent upon our successfully implementing our business plan, which itself is subject to numerous risk factors as set forth herein. Since we have not generated any revenues, we will have to raise additional monies through the sale of our equity securities or debt in order to undertake our business operations.

There is no established trading market for our securities and purchasers of our securities may have difficulty selling their shares.

Our stock began to trade on the OTC QB market February 17, 2012. An active trading market in our securities may not develop or, if developed, may not be sustained and purchasers of the Common Shares may have difficulty selling their shares should they desire to do so.

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Our Common Sharesintellectual property rights are valuable, and any inability to protect them could adversely impact our business, operating results, and financial condition.

Our business depends in large part on our proprietary technology and our brand. We rely on, and expect to continue to rely on, a combination of trademark, trade dress, domain name, copyright, and trade secret and laws, as well as confidentiality and license agreements with our employees, contractors, consultants, and third parties with whom we have relationships, to establish and protect our brand and other intellectual property rights. Our efforts to protect our intellectual property rights may not be sufficient or effective. Our proprietary technology and trade secrets could be lost through misappropriation or breach of our confidentiality and

license agreements, and any of our intellectual property rights may be challenged, which could result in them being narrowed in scope or declared invalid or unenforceable. There can be no assurance that our intellectual property rights will be sufficient to protect against others offering products, services, or technologies that are substantially similar to ours and that compete with our business.

As we grow, we will seek to obtain and protect our intellectual property rights in an increasing number of countries, a process that can be expensive and may not always be successful. For example, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and various foreign governmental intellectual property agencies require compliance with a number of procedural requirements to complete the trademark application process and to maintain issued trademarks, and noncompliance or non-payment could result in abandonment or lapse of a trademark or trademark application, resulting in partial or complete loss of trademark rights in a relevant jurisdiction. Further, intellectual property protection may not be available to us in every country in which our products and services are available. We may also agree to license our intellectual property to third parties as part of various agreements. Those licenses may diminish our ability, though, to counter-assert our intellectual property rights against certain parties that may bring claims against us.

In the future we may be sued by third parties for alleged infringement of their proprietary rights.

In recent years, there has been considerable patent, copyright, trademark, domain name, trade secret and other intellectual property development activity in the crypto economy, as well as litigation, based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property, including by large financial institutions. Furthermore, individuals and groups can purchase patents and other intellectual property assets for the purpose of making claims of infringement to extract settlements from companies like ours. Our use of third-party intellectual property rights also may be subject to claims of infringement or misappropriation.

We cannot guarantee that our internally developed or acquired technologies and content do not or will not infringe the “Penny Stock” Rulesintellectual property rights of others. From time to time, our competitors or other third parties may claim that we are infringing upon or misappropriating their intellectual property rights, and we may be found to be infringing upon such rights. Any claims or litigation could cause us to incur significant expenses and, if successfully asserted against us, could require that we pay substantial damages or ongoing royalty payments, prevent us from offering our products or services or using certain technologies, force us to implement expensive work-arounds, or impose other unfavorable terms.

We expect that the occurrence of infringement claims is likely to grow as the digital asset market grows and matures. Accordingly, our exposure to damages resulting from infringement claims could increase and this could further exhaust our financial and management resources. Further, during the course of any litigation, we may make announcements regarding the results of hearings and motions, and other interim developments. If securities analysts and investors regard these announcements as negative, the market price of BioPower Ordinary Shares may decline. Even if intellectual property claims do not result in litigation or are resolved in our favor, these claims, and the time and resources necessary to resolve them, could divert the resources of our management and require significant expenditures. Any of the SECforegoing could prevent us from competing effectively and the trading market incould have an adverse effect on our securities is limited, which makes transactions in our stock cumbersomebusiness, operating results, and may reduce the value of an investment in our stock.financial condition.

Risks Relating to Operating as a Public Company

 

The SEC has adopted regulations that generally definerequirements of being a “penny stock”public company, including maintaining adequate internal control over our financial and management systems, may strain our resources, divert management’s attention, make us incur increased costs, and affect our ability to be any equity securityattract and retain executive management and qualified board members.

As a public company we incur significant legal, accounting, and other than a security excluded from such definition by Rule 3a51-1 underexpenses. We are subject to reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, of 1934, as amended. For the purposes relevantSarbanes-Oxley Act, the rules subsequently implemented by the SEC, and other applicable securities rules and regulations. Stockholder activism, the current political and social environment, government intervention and regulatory reform, may lead to substantial new regulations and disclosure obligations, which will likely result in additional compliance costs and could impact the manner in which we operate our Company, it is any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions.business in ways we cannot currently anticipate.

 

Our Common Sharesmanagement team has limited experience managing a publicly traded company, interacting with public company investors, and complying with the increasingly complex laws pertaining to public companies. Our management team may not successfully or efficiently manage our transition to being a public company subject to significant regulatory oversight and reporting obligations under the federal securities laws and the continuous scrutiny of securities analysts and investors. These new obligations and constituents will require significant attention from our senior management and could divert their attention away from the day-to-day management of our business, which could adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition. Although we have already hired additional employees to assist us in complying with these requirements, our finance team is small and we may need to hire more employees in the future, or engage outside consultants, which will increase our operating expenses. We also expect that being a public company and complying with applicable rules and regulations will make it more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be regarded as a “penny stock”, sincerequired to incur substantially higher costs to obtain and maintain the same or similar coverage. These factors could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified members of our shares aren’tboard of directors and qualified executive officers.

Compliance with these rules and regulations may strain our financial and management systems, internal controls, and employees. The Exchange Act requires, among other things, that we file annual, quarterly, and current reports with respect to our business and operating results. Moreover, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures, and internal control, over financial reporting. In order to maintain and, if required, improve our disclosure controls and procedures, and internal control over, financial reporting to meet this standard, significant resources and management oversight may be listedrequired. If we encounter material weaknesses or deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting, we may not detect errors on a national stock exchange or quoted on the NASDAQ Market within the United States,timely basis and our consolidated financial statements may be materially misstated. Effective internal control is necessary for us to the extent the market price forproduce reliable financial reports and is important to prevent fraud.

As a public reporting company, we will continue to incur significant additional legal, accounting and other costs. These additional costs could negatively affect our shares is less than $5.00 per share. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealerfinancial results. In addition, changing laws, regulations and standards relating to deliver a standardized riskcorporate governance and public disclosure, document preparedincluding regulations implemented by the SEC, may increase legal and financial compliance costs and make some activities more time-consuming. These laws, regulations and standards are subject to provide the customervarying interpretations and, as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies. We intend to invest resources to comply with additional information including current bidevolving laws, regulations and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensationstandards, and this investment may result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of the broker-dealermanagement’s time and its salesperson in the transaction, monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account,attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. If, notwithstanding our efforts to comply with new laws, regulations and standards, we fail to make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchasercomply, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. To the extent these requirementsour business may be applicable they will reduce the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the Common Shares and may severely and adversely affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell the Common Shares.

United States securities laws may limit secondary trading, which may restrict the states in which and conditions under which you can sell the shares offered by this Offering.harmed.

 

SecondaryThe trading price of BioPower common stock may be volatile, and purchasers of BioPower common stock could incur substantial losses.

Our stock price may be volatile. The stock market in Common Shares sold in this Offering will not be possible in any state in the U.S.A. unlessgeneral and until the Common Shares are qualified for sale under the applicable securities laws of the state or there is confirmation that an exemption, such as listing in certain recognized securities manuals, is available for secondary trading in such state. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in registering or qualifying the Common Shares for secondary trading, or identifying an available exemption for secondary trading in our Common Shares in every state. If we fail to register or qualify, or to obtain or verify an exemption for the secondary trading of the Common Shares in any particular state, the Common Shares could not be offered or sold to, or purchased by, a resident of that state. In the event that a significant number of states refuse to permit secondary trading in our Common Shares, the market for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology companies in particular have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the Common Shares could be adversely affected.

We have not and do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our Common Shares, and consequently our stockholders willoperating performance of particular companies. As a result of this volatility, investors may not be able to receive a return onsell their shares unless they sell them.of BioPower common stock at or above the price paid for the shares. The market price for BioPower common stock may be influenced by many factors, including:

actual or anticipated variations in our operating results;
changes in financial estimates by us or by any securities analysts who might cover our stock;
conditions or trends in our industry;
changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, or similar macroeconomic events;
stock market price and volume fluctuations of comparable companies and in particular those that operate in the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry;
announcements by us or our competitors of new product or service offerings, significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or divestitures;
announcements of investigations or regulatory scrutiny of our operations or lawsuits filed against us;
capital commitments;
investors’ general perception of our company and our business;
recruitment or departure of key personnel; and
sales of BioPower common stock, including sales by our directors and officers or specific stockholders.

In addition, in the past, stockholders have initiated class action lawsuits against technology companies following periods of volatility in the market prices of these companies’ stock. Such litigation, if instituted against us, could cause us to incur substantial costs and divert management’s attention and resources from our business.

 

We intend to retain any future earnings to finance the development and expansion of our business. We have not, and do not, anticipate paying any cash dividends on our Common Shares in the foreseeable future. Unless we pay dividends, our stockholders will not be able to receive a return on their shares unless they sell them.

The elimination of monetary liability against the Company’s directors, officers and employees under Nevada law and the existence of indemnification rights to the Company’s directors, officers and employees may result in substantial expenditures by the Company and may discourage lawsuits against the Company’s directors, officers and employees.

The Company’s certificate of incorporation contains a specific provision that eliminates the liability of directors for monetary damages to the Company and the Company’s stockholders; further, the Company is prepared to give such indemnification to its directors and officers to the extent provided by Nevada law. The Company may also have contractual indemnification obligations under its employment agreements with its executive officers. The foregoing indemnification obligations could result in the Company incurring substantial expenditures to cover the cost of settlement or damage awards against directors and officers, which the Company may be unable to recoup. These provisions and resultant costs may also discourage the Company from bringing a lawsuit against directors and officers for breaches of their fiduciary duties and may similarly discourage the filing of derivative litigation by the Company’s stockholders against the Company’s directors and officers even though such actions, if successful, might otherwise benefit the Company and its stockholders.

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Future sales of BioPower common stock, or the perception that such sales may occur, could depress our stock price.

As of September 3, 2021, there are 45,000,000 shares BioPower common stock outstanding. Sales by us or our shareholders, particularly our executives, of a substantial number of shares of BioPower common stock in the public market, or the perception that these sales might occur, could cause the market price of BioPower common stock to decline or could impair our ability to raise capital through a future sale of, or pay for acquisitions using, our equity securities.

General Risk Factors

 

IfAdverse economic conditions may adversely affect our business.

Our performance is subject to general economic conditions. The United States and other key international economies have experienced cyclical downturns from time to time in which economic activity declined resulting in lower consumption rates, restricted credit, reduced profitability, weaknesses in financial markets, bankruptcies, and overall uncertainty with respect to the economy. The impact of general economic conditions on the crypto economy is highly uncertain and dependent on a variety of factors, including market adoption of tokens, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, global trends in the crypto and blockchain economy, central bank monetary policies, and other events beyond our control. Geopolitical developments, such as trade wars and foreign exchange limitations can also increase the severity and levels of unpredictability globally and increase the volatility of global financial and crypto asset markets. To the extent that conditions in the general economic and digital asset markets materially deteriorate, our ability to attract and retain customers may suffer.

We may be adversely affected by natural disasters, pandemics, and other catastrophic events, and by man-made problems such as terrorism, that could disrupt our business operations, and our business continuity and disaster recovery plans may not adequately protect us from a serious disaster.

Natural disasters or other catastrophic events may also cause damage or disruption to our operations, international commerce, and the global economy, and could have an adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition. Our business operations are subject to interruption by natural disasters, fire, power shortages, and other events beyond our control.

In addition, our global operations expose us to risks associated with public health crises, such as pandemics and epidemics, which could harm our business and cause our operating results to suffer. For example, the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and/or the precautionary measures that we have adopted have resulted, and could continue to result, in difficulties or changes to our customer support, or create operational or other challenges, any of which could adversely impact our business and operating results.

Further, acts of terrorism, labor activism or unrest, and other geo-political unrest could cause disruptions in our business or the businesses of our partners or the economy as a whole. In the event of a natural disaster, including a major earthquake, blizzard, or hurricane, or a catastrophic event such as a fire, power loss, or telecommunications failure, we may be unable to continue our operations and may endure system interruptions, reputational harm, delays in development of our products and services, lengthy interruptions in service, breaches of data security, and loss of critical data, all of which could have an adverse effect on our future operating results.

We do not maintain insurance sufficient to compensate us for the potentially significant losses that could result from disruptions to our services. Additionally, all the aforementioned risks may be further increased if we do not complyimplement a disaster recovery plan or our business partners’ disaster recovery plans prove to be inadequate. To the extent natural disasters or other catastrophic events concurrently impact data centers we rely on in connection with the state regulationsprivate key restoration, customers will experience significant delays in regard to the sale of these securitieswithdrawing funds, or find an exemption therefrom there may be potential limitations on the resale of your stock.

With few exceptions, every offer or sale of a security must, before it is offered or sold in a state, be registered or exempt from registration under the securities, or blue sky laws, of the state(s) in which the security is offered and sold. Similarly, every brokerage firm, every issuer selling its own securities and an individual broker or issuer representative (i.e., finder) engaged in selling securities in a state, must also be registered in the state, or otherwise exempt from such registration requirements. Most states securities laws are modeled after the Uniform Securities Actextreme we may suffer loss of 1956. To date, approximately 40 states use the Uniform Securities Act of 1956 as the basis for their state blue sky laws.customer funds.

However, although most blue sky laws are modeled after the Uniform Securities Act of 1956 blue sky statutes, they vary widely and there is very little uniformity among state securities laws. Therefore, it is vital that each state’s statutes and regulations be reviewed before embarking upon any securities sales activities in a state to determine what is permitted, or not permitted, in a particular state. While we intend to review the blue sky laws before the distribution of any securities in a particular state, should we fail to properly register the securities as required by the respective states or find an exemption from registration, then you may not be able to resell your stock once purchased.

 

ITEMItem 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTSUnresolved Staff Comments.

 

None.None

 

ITEMItem 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTYProperties.

 

On June 3, 2013,BioPower’s corporate address is 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180. Other than this mailing address, we do not maintain any physical or other office facilities, and we do not anticipate the need for maintaining office facilities at any time in the foreseeable future. The Company entered into a new lease agreement with its current landlord. The lease is for a 24 month period, expiring on May 31, 2015, and requirespays $438 monthly base rental payments of $4,000 for the period from June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014use of this mailing address, conference room and $4,080 for the period from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015 plus adjustments for Common Area Expenses. The office space is approximately 2,000 square feet and includes five executive offices, a lunchroom and conference room.other services, including telephone reception.

 

ITEMItem 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGSLegal Proceedings.

 

From time to time, we may becomeWe are not involved in various lawsuits andany pending legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Weproceeding nor are currently notwe aware of any such legal proceedingspending or claims that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results. Weknowofnopendingproceedingstowhichanydirector,memberofseniormanagement,oraffiliateiseitherapartyadversetous.threatened litigation against us.

 

ITEMItem 4.MINE SAFETY PROCEDURES. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

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PART II

 

ITEMItem 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIESMarket for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Market Information for Our Common Stock

Our common stockCommon Stock is presently listednot traded on any exchange but is currently available for trading in the over-the-counter market and is quoted on the OTC QB market. On August 1, 2011,Pink tier operated by the OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol “BOPO.” Trading in stocks quoted on the OTC Pink is often thin and is characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices due to many factors that may have little to do with a company’s operations or business prospects.

Over the counter securities are not listed or traded on the floor of an organized national or regional stock exchange. Instead, these securities transactions are conducted through a telephone and computer network connecting dealers in stocks. Over the counter issuers are traditionally smaller companies that do not meet the financial and other listing requirements of a regional or national stock exchange.

The SEC also has rules that regulate broker/dealer practices in connection with transactions in “penny stocks.” Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities listed on certain national exchanges, provided that the current price and volume information with respect to transactions in that security is provided by the applicable exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker/dealer, before effecting a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC declared our registration statement on form S-1 effective. We were notified by FINRA on Friday, February 10, 2012, that we were approvedprovides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker/dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker/dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker/dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to commencethe customer orally or in writing before effecting the transaction, and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading underactivity in the stock symbol “BOPO”. We commenced trading on Friday, February 17, 2012. There can be no assurance that asecondary market for our common stock will be sustained. Therefore, purchasers of our shares may be unable to sell their securities, because there may not be a sustainable public market for our securities. As a result, you may find it more difficult to dispose of, or obtain accurate quotes of our common stock. Any purchaserAs a result of our securities should be in a financial positionthese rules, investors may find it difficult to bear the risks of losingsell their entire investment.shares.

 

On September 7, 2013 we affected a 1 for 5 reverseSet forth below are the range of our common stock and authorized shares outstanding. Our authorized capital consists of 100,000,000 common shares, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), Holders of our Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. At March 11, 2015, 41,607,676 shares of our Common Stock are outstanding. Our shares of Common Stock are held by approximately 214 stockholders of record. The number of record holders was determined from the records of our transfer agent and NOBO lists.

Notwithstanding, certain shareholders have each entered into atwo yearlockup agreement with the Company effectively restrictingthemfromtransferringsomeoralloftheircommonstockforaperiodoftwo yearswithoutthepriorwrittenconsentof theCompany, whichconsentmaybeunreasonablywithheld.Ourofficers anddirectorsaresubjecttoatwo-yearlockuponalloftheirshares. Subsequenttothelockupperiod,thestockholdermaysellitscommonstockeverycalendarquarterinanamountequaltono morethanonepercent(1%)oftheCompanysissuedandoutstandingsharesofcommonstock;provided,however,thatthe stockholdershallnotbepermittedtomakeanytransfer,orportionthereof,thatwouldexceedtwentypercent(20%)ofthe averageweeklyreportedvolumeoftradingoftheCompanys commonstockonallnationalsecuritiesexchangesand/or reportedthrough theautomatedquotationsystemofaregisteredsecuritiesassociation duringthecalendarweekprecedingthetransfer. Moreover,asperthelockupagreement,priortoanytransfer,thestockholdermustfirstofferitssharesofcommon stock to be sold to the Company and allow the Company to purchase such shares at a price that is ninety percent (90%) of the averageclosingpricefortheCompanys CommonStock,asreportedorquotedonitsprincipalexchangeortradingmarket,for the consecutive five (5) trading days prior to the transfer notice given to the Company.

Approximately, 25,928,896sharesofcommonstockarerestrictedsecuritiesassuchtermisdefinedunderRule144 promulgated by the SEC, in that they were issued in private transactions not involving a public offering.

For the period indicated, the following table sets forth the high and low closingbid quotations for the periods indicated as reported by the OTC Markets Group. The market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, per share of common stock. These prices represent inter-dealer quotations without retail markup, markdown,mark-up, mark-down or commissioncommissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

 

Fiscal Year 2014 High ($) Low ($) 
Fourth Quarter  0.21   0.07 
Fiscal Year 2021 High ($) Low ($) 
Third Quarter  0.11   0.05   0.30   0.03 
Second Quarter  0.20   0.08   0.07   0.03 
First Quarter  0.20   0.11   0.09   0.01 

 

Fiscal Year 2013 High ($) Low ($) 
Fiscal Year 2020 High ($) Low ($) 
Fourth Quarter (1)  0.23   0.03   0.35   0.15 
Third Quarter  0.30   0.05   0.49   0.10 
Second Quarter  0.65   0.05   0.35   0.05 
First Quarter  1.25   0.35   0.35   0.17 

Fiscal Year 2019 High ($)  Low ($) 
Fourth Quarter  0.21   0.07 
Third Quarter  0.11   0.05 
Second Quarter  0.20   0.08 
First Quarter  0.20   0.11 

 

(1) BOPO commenced trading an effectiveOn September 1, for 5 reverse on2021, the closing price of our common stock as reported by the OTC Markets was $0.0506 per share.

As of September 7, 2013.3, 2021, there were approximately 79 stockholders of record, 45,000,000 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding, and 900,000 shares of our Series C preferred stock issued and outstanding. As of September 3, 2021, there were no shares of our Series A preferred stock issued and outstanding.

Dividends

We have not paid dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying such dividends in the foreseeable future.

Sale It is the present intention of Unregistered Securities

On February 22, 2012, the Company sold 40,000 sharesto retain any earnings for use in its business operations and, accordingly, the Company does not anticipate the board of directors declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future on our common stock. Consequently, you will only realize an economic gain on your investment in our common stock for $1.25 per share. The foregoing issuance ofif the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On March 26, 2012, the Company issued 30,000 shares ofprice appreciates. You should not purchase our common stock expecting to receive cash dividends. Since we do not anticipate paying dividends, and if we are not successful in establishing an orderly public trading market for $3.25 per shareour shares, then you may not have any manner to anliquidate or receive any payment on your investment. Therefore, our failure to pay dividends may cause you to not see any return on your investment banker for services to be rendered primarily for project finance funding of Castoreven if we are successful in our business operations. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On June 7, 2012 the Company issued 6,000 shares of our common stock as payment for services rendered to a non-management director and an additional 4,000 shares for his position as Chairman of the audit committee. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On October 18, 2012 a note holder exchanged $50,000 in debt for 40,000 shares at $1.25 per share. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The Company also recorded 40,000 shares which were issued for cash of $50,000In addition, because we may not pay dividends in the prior year as a common stock payableforeseeable future, we may have trouble raising additional funds which was reversed in the current year. The shares were recognized in the year ended November 30, 2013.

On February 5, 2013, the Company issued 42,813 shares of the Company’s stock as payment for investor relations services at $0.80 per share. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuantcould affect our ability to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On May 4, 2013, the Company issued 40,000 shares of the Company’s stock as payment for investor relations services at $0.80 per share. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

The Company acceptedsubscriptionagreements onMay 18,2013, forsalesof215,000sharesofour commonstockatapriceof$0.06persharewithnocommissionspaid,fortotalproceedsof$12,900. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On June 10, 2013, the Company issued 416,667 shares of its common stock at $0.06 per share to a third party to settle debt of $25,000. The Company recorded a loss on the settlement of debt of $19,165.

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock at $0.06 per share, 30,000 shares as payment for services rendered to a non-management director, in full satisfaction of director’s fees, Chairman of audit committee fees and consulting fees owed. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued 894,900 shares of its common stock at $.06 per share to its Chief Executive Officer in full satisfaction of amounts due to him for reimbursable expenses, amounting to $53,694. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued its Chief Executive Officer 707,500 shares of its common stock at $.06 per share in full satisfaction of his notes payable, amounting to $40,500, along with accrued interest of $1,950. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to its Director of Business Strategy in full satisfaction of amounts due to her for reimbursable expenses, amounting to $60,000. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued 3,122,800 shares of its common stock at $.06 per share to two investors in full satisfaction of notes payable, amounting to $183,306, along with accrued interest of $4,062. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On June 25, 2013, the Company granted 1,500,000 shares of common stock at $.09 per share to a consultant forexpand our business services to be provided over a twelve month period. The shares will vest after one year of service. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On June 25, 2013, the Company granted 2,000,000 shares each to its Chief Executive Officer and Director of Business Strategy of its common stock at $.09 per share, in exchange for converting accrued expenses and note payable and continuing to work without full pay. The shares will vest after one year of service. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On June 25, 2013, a note holder exchanged $50,000 in debt for 40,000 shares at $1.25 per share. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On June 25, 2013, the Company accepted subscription agreements for sales of 215,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.06 per share with no commissions paid, for total proceeds of $12,900. The foregoing issuance of the shares was effectuated pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

On April 7, 2014, the Company issued 500,000 shares of the Company’s stock as payment for investor relations service at $0.09 per share.

On October 24, 2014 the Company exchanged common stock shares and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock for 100% of the outstanding stock of G3P (“G3P Shares”) in a stock for stock tax free exchange transaction. The purchase price (the “Purchase Price”) paid by BOPO to the Existing Shareholders equals:

(i) 20% of the outstanding Common Stock (“CS”) of BOPO after issuance with a two year lock-up agreement.

(ii) Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“PS”), which can be converted up to 50% of the outstanding CS at time of Closing, October 24, 2014, (approximately 30,000,000 common stock shares) prior to the issuance of the CS contemplated by this Transaction as determined in Paragraph 4 below.

On November 28, 2014, the Company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock at $0.20 per share, as payment for consulting services rendered to a non-management director, in full satisfaction of director’s fees, Chairman of audit committee fees and consulting fees.

On November 28, 2014, the Company issued 35,000 shares of its common stock at $0.20 per share, as a bonus for an accountant employee and a service provider.

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Conversion Rights of Convertible Preferred Stock:

(i) Up to fifty percent (50%) maximum of the outstanding CS at October 24, 2014, (approximately 30,000,000 common stock shares).

At the end of two (2) years, G3P Existing Shareholders have the right to convert the PS into CS on the following basis:

If BOPO earns $0 net cash flow and G3P earns a minimum of $1,000,000 net cash flow then the PS can be converted into 50% of the CS outstanding on October 24, 2014, and prior to the issuance of the CS in this Transaction; or If BOPO and G3P earn a similar amount of net cash flow then G3P can convert the PS into 30% of the outstanding CS prior to the issuance of the CS in this Transaction or a total of 50% of the outstanding shares at Closing including the CS issued at Closing; or

If G3P earns $-0- net cash flow, then G3P cannot convert the PS but will retain the original 20% of the CS issued at Closing.

G3P has an option, which can be exercised at the end of two (2) years to wait an additional one year to convert the PS. If G3P exercises the option to wait up to one more year before converting the PS, then G3P must provide evidence that one project is under construction or all contracts for the project are executed and funding is in place to commence construction.

On November 28, 2014, the Company issued 1,373,650 shares of its common stock at a contract conversion price $0.10 per share to an investor in full satisfaction of notes payable, amounting to $125,000, along with accrued interest of $12,365.

On November 28, 2014, the Company issued 722,550 shares of its common stock at a contract conversion price of $0.10 per share to an investor in exchange for the conversion of 50% of their note payable, amounting to $62,500, along with accrued interest of $9,755.operations.

 

Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans

As of the date of this Annual Report, weWe do not have any securities authorized for issuance under any equity compensation plans and we do not have any equity compensation plans.

 

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATARecent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined in Rule 12b-2On September [2], 2021, pursuant to the terms of the ExchangeAPA, the Company issued to the Sellers an aggregate of 900,000 shares of Series C preferred stock, representing 100% of the authorized shares of Series C preferred stock. No other unregistered securities have been sold since December 1, 2016.

The above issuance was made pursuant to an exemption from registration as set forth in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

Purchase of Equity Securities by the Issuer and areAffiliated Purchasers

We did not required to provide the information required under this item.purchase any of our shares of common stock or other securities during our fiscal years ended November 30, 2020, and 2019.

Item 6. Reserved

 

ITEMItem 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes thereto included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in those forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, those set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

SPECIAL NOTE OF CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Statements made in this annual report on Form 10-K that are not historical or current facts are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.statements.” In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “intends”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “potential”, or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. We intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors for such statements. We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Any forward-looking statements represent management’s best judgment as to what may occur in the future. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and important factors beyond our control that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical results of operations and events and those presently anticipated or projected. We disclaim any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statement or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

Unless the context otherwise requires, The “Company”, “we,” “us,” and “our,” refer to (i) BioPower Operations Corporation.; (ii) BioPower Corporation (“BC”),Green3Power Holdings Company and its subsidiaries (“G3P”), Green Oil Plantations Americas Inc. (“Green Oil”), Green Energy Crops Corporation (“GECC”), Agribopo, Inc., FTZ Exchange LLC and FTZ Energy Corporation.

Overview

 

From inception (September 13, 2010) to November 30, 2014,BioPower Operations Corporation (“we,” “our,” “BioPower”, or the “Company”) was organized in Nevada on January 5, 2011. Since February 2017, the Company focused on growing biomass crops coupledhas been a shell company.

HyFi Asset Purchase Agreement

On June 29, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “APA”) with Rafael Ben Shaya, Troy MacDonald, Adam Benchaya, Thomas Perez, Tom Saban and Edouard Pouchoy (collectively, Messrs. Ben Shaya, MacDonald, Benchaya, Perez, Saban and Pouchoy are referred to herein as the project development“Sellers”).

Pursuant to the terms of processing and/or conversion facilitiesthe APA, the Company agreed to produce oils, biofuels, electricityacquire from the Sellers, and the Sellers agreed to sell to the Company, certain assets comprised of the goodwill, intellectual property, business proprietary know-how and trade secrets, intangible property and other biomass products. We also intendedassets of Sellers’ business with respect to utilize licensed patented technologyHyFi, and any and all rights of Sellers in and to convert biomass wastes into productsthe foregoing (the “Assets”), and reducecertain governance/utility virtual tokens (collectively, the amount“HyFi Tokens”) expected to be used as a means of waste going to landfills.payment on the HyFi Platform, as hereinafter defined (the “Acquisition”). The “HyFi Platform” means a decentralized finances (“DeFi”) exchange marketplace using blockchain platform technology. The DeFi principles are based on an ecosystem of financial services utilizing tokenization and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) for production, licenses, projects and commodities across vertical and horizontal markets.

 

Today, BioPowerIn addition, the Sellers agreed to (i) pay to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, $300,000 (the “Cash Consideration”), and its subsidiaries intend(ii) transfer to focusthe Company, on developing waste to energy projects globally by designing, engineering, permitting, procuring equipment, construction management and operating and maintaining facilities for the conversionclosing date of wastes into electricity and synthetic fuels through licensed gasification technology.the Acquisition, 400,000,000 HyFi Tokens (the “HyFi Token Consideration”). The Company intends to also provide waste remediation services.use the Cash Consideration to bring the Company into a fully reporting status with the Securities and Exchange Commission and for public company operating expenses.

Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the Company agreed to file with the State of Nevada the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock on or before the date that is 60 calendar days after the closing of the Acquisition. In exchange for the sale of the Assets and the Cash Consideration, the Company agreed to issue to the Sellers an aggregate of 900,000 Series C preferred shares within 30 calendar days after the State of Nevada provides written confirmation of filing of the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock.

Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the parties agreed that the Series C preferred stock will have the following terms, among others:

1.Authorized Shares of Series C Preferred Stock. The number of authorized shares of Series C preferred stock will be 900,000.
2.Conversion. Subject to the other terms and conditions in the certificate of designation, a Series C preferred stock holder will have the right from time to time and at any time following the date that is one year after the date on the signature page of the certificate of designations to convert each outstanding share of Series C preferred stock into 450 shares of Company common stock. Based on the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of June 29, 2021, if all of the 900,000 shares of Series C preferred stock are issued and subsequently converted, the holders of the converted stock will hold 90% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
3.Voting. Except as otherwise set forth in the certificate of designation, each share of Series C preferred stock will, on any matter submitted to the holders of Company common stock, or any class thereof, for a vote, vote together with the common stock, or any class thereof, as applicable, as one class on such matter, and each share of Series C preferred stock will have 450 votes.
4.Dividends. The Series C preferred stock is not entitled to receive dividends or distributions.

The Acquisition closed on June 29, 2021 (the “Closing Date”). On the Closing Date, the Sellers delivered the Cash Consideration and the HyFi Token Consideration.

 

Typical Gasification Electricity or Synthetic Fuel Production FacilitySeries A Preferred Stock Redemption Agreement & Senior Promissory Note

 

Also on the Closing Date, the Company and China Energy Partners, LLC (“CEP”) entered into a share redemption agreement (the “Redemption Agreement”), dated as of June 29, 2021, pursuant to which the Company redeemed one share of the Company’s Series A preferred stock from CEP (the “Series A Share”). On the Closing Date, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP a senior promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000. The Series A Share will be held in escrow by an attorney designated by CEP (the “Escrow Agent”), and the CEP will designate such Escrow Agent within 30 calendar days after the Closing Date. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company will direct the Escrow Agent to release the Series A Share to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note) even if the Series A Share is required to be released by the Escrow Agent to CEP as provided in the Redemption Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Series A Share upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the time of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note.

As provided in the APA, on June 29, 2021, Robert Kohn resigned as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kohn remained as a member of the Board of Directors, however. Also on June 29, 2021, the Company appointed the following individuals to serve as members of the Board of Directors: Troy MacDonald (Chairman), Adam Benchaya, and Thomas Perez. As a result, following the closing of the Acquisition, the Company’s Board of Directors consists of the following:

Troy MacDonald (Chairman)

Adam Benchaya

Robert Kohn

Thomas Perez

Also on June 29, 2021, the following individuals were appointed to serve as officers of the Company:

Troy MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer

Robert Kohn, Chief Financial Officer

Adam Benchaya, President and Chief Marketing Officer

G3P designs, permits, procures equipment, manages construction,HyFi Platform

The HyFi Platform is a proposed decentralized finances (DeFi) exchange marketplace utilizing blockchain technology. The DeFi principles are based on the creation of an innovative ecosystem of financial services accessible to anyone with Internet access.

The HyFi Token will be featured on the HyFi Platform as the governance token. The HyFi Token may also be used as a payment token for transaction fees on the HyFi Platform. The HyFi ecosystem will be built on a combination of tokens to support its economy.

The HyFi economy is being established to advance and accelerate technologies to be funded through the use of our marketplace. Our initial focus will be on renewable energy, environment, agri-food and then other markets globally.

The HyFi Platform will initially focus on two distinct businesses: (1) the NFT Marketplace and (2) the Commodities Trading Marketplace.

(1)We expect that the HyFi Platform will offer cash flow generating NFTs, on full or fractional ownership basis, in the following major areas and on the following bases:

We anticipate that NFTs will be created that will represent up to a 49% ownership interest of a license to a particular geographic market (example: India) or a particular industry market vertical. There will be a subclass of tokens that represent an opportunity for numerous participants to have fractional ownership of, and participation in, the unique one-of-a-kind exclusive license NFT. The NFTs will be tradeable on the commodities section of the HyFi Platform once certain conditions have been met.

We also expect that there will be NFTs issued for qualified promising projects related to renewable energy, waste to energy, agricultural and other approved projects.

Ownership of technology licenses: We expect that NFTs will represent part or full ownership of technology licenses across many horizontal markets. Each market will include vertical markets such as the green hydrogen industry and its many uses, e.g., electric generation, marine, aviation, transportation and hydrogen fueling station networks. NFTs also will represent part or full ownership of a technology license in a specific geographic territory.

Physical projects related to renewable energy, environmental, agricultural and humanitarian causes. NFTs will be issued to represent an opportunity to invest in projects in these categories.

Other approved cases. In the future we may consider NFTs in the areas of medicine, space, internet & computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology, precious metals, and/or precious gems, for example.

(2.) The trading of commodities.

We expect to have an initial emphasis on renewable energy, waste to energy and agri-foods via tokenized futures blockchain based smart contracts.

The trading of certain commodities (e.g., green hydrogen production) will occur in most cases without any physical delivery obligation, and with electronic settlement only. Traders will purchase tokens to participate. In some cases, commodities will be offered with a physical delivery option.

Commodity future supply contracts: A futures contract is a legal agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity asset at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future. The seller of the futures contract is taking on the obligation to provide and deliver the underlying commodity at the contract’s expiration date. Futures contracts are available for every category of commodity. Some manufacturers and service providers use futures contracts as part of their budgeting process to normalize expenses and reduce cash flow-related headaches. Manufacturers and service providers that rely on commodities for their production process may take a position in the commodities markets as a way of reducing their risk of financial loss due to a change in price. There are many advantages to futures contracts as a method of participating in the commodities market. We believe that analysis can be easier because it’s a pure play on the underlying commodity.

NFT Marketplace

NFTs are collectible digital assets in which various objects are digitized. Each NFT represents ownership of something inherently distinct and unique, whether it be a physical or a digital item. NFTs cannot be mutually exchanged for one another because each NFT has a specific value based on its unique traits and attributes. When NFTs are sold, the digital version of the object is sold as a unique, blockchain-authenticated collectible.

NFT marketplaces are platforms where NFTs can be stored, displayed, traded and in some cases, created (or “minted”). NFTs cannot be purchased on centralized or decentralized cryptocurrency or other exchanges. Instead, they are listed and traded on online marketplaces that are specially built for NFTs. We expect to launch our NFT Marketplace by the end of September 2021.

NFTs will be created that will represent up to 49% ownership interest of a license to a particular geographic market (e.g., India) or a particular industry market vertical. There will be a subclass of NFTs that represent an opportunity for many participants to have fractional ownership and participation in the unique exclusive license NFT. The HyFi cash flow NFT Marketplace intends to partially owninitially list companies in the energy or energy and environment related sectors that will provide license fees from unique license fee contracts for horizontal markets such as territories. As an example, an energy trading company lists on the HyFi Platform that it is willing to pay license fees of 5% annually with a potential bonus based on income for its energy trading license for North America. It is willing to sell up to 49% of its ownership in that license for $250,000,000 minimum and maximum $1,000,000,000 in units of $50,000,000 each to institutional holders. The HyFi Platform will either (1) receive fees for due diligence for each license; listing fees for listing on the HyFi Platform; and other fees associated with this transaction, or (2) do a strategic alliance, charge no fees and have a percentage of the transaction. This decision is up to the applicant.

The cash flow NFT Marketplace also intends to operateinitially accept horizontal marketplace NFTs. As an example, an agriculture company has specific technology licenses for growing protocols for organic and maintain Gasification Waste-to-Energy power plants, using our unique licensed thermal licensed gasificationnon-pesticides food. The company has operations in Costa Rica and other Central American countries. The company intends to sell up to 49% of its technology licenses for $500,000 minimum to $5,000,000 maximum per country and pay 5% license fees and a potential bonus annually. The HyFi Platform will either (1) receive fees for due diligence for each license; listing fees for listing on the HyFi Platform; and other fees associated with this transaction or (2) do a strategic alliance, charge no fees and have a percentage of the transaction. This decision is up to the applicant.

Once an upgrade to present licensed gasification technology in use aroundowner is satisfied with the worldamount paid for the last 30 years. These innovative gasifier designs enablelicenses, they end the company to enhancesale of the thermal output which could provide an increase in revenues and bottom lines. We intend to produce energy throughNFT ownership licenses. At that point the gasificationNFTs can then become part of non-hazardous municipal solid waste (“MSW”) or other wastes including used tires, tree cuttings, construction and demolition (C&D) wastes and biomass in our specially designed refuse-derived fuel facilities which process waste prior to combustion and gasification, in which waste is heated to create gases (syngas) whichthe HyFi commodities marketplace where NFT Tokens are then combusted into steam which can be turned into electricity through traditional steam turbines or create fuel through a Fisher-Tropsch process thattraded.

The Company has been used for almostin discussions with various companies in energy and energy related sectors and horizontal sectors who are interested in listing their NFTs on the last one hundred yearsNFT Marketplace. At the same time, we are working with our vendors to create fuels.build out the NFT Marketplaces. We are also in initial discussions with major investment groups regarding possible joint ventures, licensing or NFT purchases. There can be no assurance wethat any such discussions will ever build our first WtE facility.lead to customers or revenue.

To our knowledge this is the cleanest and most cost effective technology for the conversion of wastes to produce electricity or synthetic fuels. Utilizing a Sorting Facility and an advanced dryer system on the front-end, enables solid wastes, construction & demolition wastes, medical, biological, and pharmaceutical wastes, and used tires as feedstock to produce electricity and synthetic fuels. The front-end drying system is especially helpful in developing countries where there is high organic content and high moisture content waste. G3P also intends to provide waste remediation services.Going Concern

 

On July 2, 2013, the Company entered into agreements for the first stage of a project to develop a castor plantation and milling operation in the Republic of Paraguay with offshore entities for the testing and development of a project with up to $10,000,000 in financing upon certification of the castor yield and subject to material adverse events- the TSA Project. As of April 1, 2014, we received notification of termination of the TSA project due to material and adverse events related to the necessity for building roads due to extreme flooding conditions and issues associated with clearing of the land.

On November 13, 2013 we entered into a joint venture agreement and formed MicrobeSynergy, LLC, a 50-50 joint venture for the exclusive distribution of a cellulosic advanced biofuels technology. WeOur financial statements accompanying this Annual Report on Form 10-K have to meet certain Milestones to maintain exclusivity otherwise we would have a non-exclusive license. The Company believesbeen prepared assuming that we met Milestone I but we have received notification from our joint venture partner that we did not meet Milestone 1. As part of our October 24, 2014 transaction below, we have agreed to sell our interest in this joint venture.

On October 24, 2014, BioPower Operations Corporation (the “Company” or “BOPO”) executed a Share Exchange Agreement (“SEA”) with Green3Power Holdings Company (“G3P”) to acquire G3P and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Green3Power Operations Inc., a Delaware corporation (“G3P OPS”) and Green3Power International Company, a Nevis Corporation (“G3PI”). Pursuant to the terms thereof, at Closing (as defined in the Share Exchange Agreement), and following the Closing, G3P, G3P OPS and G3PI will be wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. G3P is a development stage company that is an engineering firm developing waste-to-energy projects using licensed gasification technology, which can convert wastes to energy including electricity, diesel fuels and advanced biofuels. G3P designs, procures, constructs, intends to partially own, operate and maintain Gasification Waste-to-Energy power plants, using their unique thermal licensed gasification technology, an upgrade to present licensed gasification technology in use around the world for the last 30 years. G3P also provides waste remediation services.

We have not yet generated or realized any revenues from business operations. Our auditors have issuedcontinue as a going concern, opinion. This means therewhich contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. We have a minimal operating history and minimal revenues or earnings from operations. We have no significant assets or financial resources. We will, in all likelihood, sustain operating expenses without corresponding revenues for the immediate future.

There is substantial doubt that we can continue as an on-goingongoing business for the next twelve (12)12 months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our bills. This is because we have not generated any revenues and no revenues are anticipated until we begin marketing our products to customers. Accordingly, weexpenses. We must raise cash from sources other than revenues generated, such as from the proceeds of loans, sale of common shares andpublic or private equity sales, and/or advances from related parties.

Licensed Technologies There is no guarantee that any loans will be received, any equity sales will be made, and/or any related parties will advance funds to us or that such funds will be available on favorable terms.

 

Green3Power Holdings Company – Licensed gasification technology for Waste-to-Energy Conversion

G3P has an exclusive global License for the usePlan of the technologies and processes for building gasification facilities to convert wastes into electricity and synthetic fuels. Once the royalties paid for the use of these technologies equal $10,000,000, G3P will then own 100% of the technologies and processes without any further license fees. The initial license fees are paid based upon gross revenues of the facilities and their waste conversion operations using the gasification technologies and processes.

Enzyme TechnologyOperation

 

We have a non-exclusive global License for a patented one-step enzyme technology which converts wasteswere dormant from poultry, hogs, humans and sugarFebruary 2017 to products such as fertilizer, cellulosic ethanol and other products. The patent expires in June 2029. Under the terms of the agreement, we pay our Licensor 50% of any sub-license fees that we receive. We also pay our Licensor 12% of all royalties on all revenues we earn from utilizing the technology. This 12% is calculated on the basis of net gross revenues which equal gross revenues less all direct costs associated with the production of the revenues.

BioPower focused initially on Municipalities who have a need to reduce their costs of the handling of sewage by utilizing the Company’s licensed technology to reduce operating and landfill costs by reducing sewage with its licensed enzymes and converting a portion of the sewage into products that do not have to go to the landfill but can be used for energy and fertilizer. The utilization of biomass residues is of paramount importance to achieve environmental sustainability by harnessing the potential of renewable resources in the production of clean energy and value added products.

Simultaneously, we hired a microbiologist Ph.D. with vast experience in commercializing technologies associated with enzymes and biofuels conversions. After almost one year of working with the Licensor and testing, our microbiologist and the Licensor could not provide sufficient test results for the commercialization of the technology. We stopped our testing until the Licensor could provide a commercial product.As part of our October 24, 2014 transaction, we have agreed to sell our interest in this license.

PLAN OF OPERATION

Since October 24, 2014 the Company has agreed to focus on the development, design, engineering, permitting, construction and operations and maintenance of its first waste-to-energy facility for the conversion of wastes into energy through licensed gasification technology including but not limited to electricity and synthetic fuels. The Company intends to also provide waste remediation services on a global basis.29, 2021.

 

We estimate our minimum operating expenses andare working capital requirementsto define the details for the next twelve month period to be as follows:NFT and commodity trading marketplaces. We are focused on completing the technology needs for our September 30, 2021 launch of the NFT marketplace. At the same time, we are also focused on the end of the year completion of the full HyFi Platform, including the commodities marketplace.

 

Business development costs $350,000 
General and Administrative  1,400,000 
Working Capital  250,000 
Total $2,000,000 

The Company has been in discussions with various companies in energy and energy related sectors and horizontal sectors who are interested in listing their NFTs on the Cash Flow NFT Marketplace. At the same time, we are working with our vendors to build out the NFT Marketplaces. We anticipate that we willare also in initial discussions with major investment groups regarding possible joint ventures, licensing or NFT purchases. There can be required to raise additional funds through private sales of debt or equity securities of our company, to fund our operations and execute our business plan. There is no assurance that the financingany such discussions will be completed on terms advantageouslead to us,customers or at all. If we are not successful in raising additional funding, we may be forced to curtail or cease some of all of our operations and/or curtail or elect not to proceed with certain aspects of our business plan.

We may also encounter unforeseen costs that could also require us to seek additional capital. As a result, we will need to raise additional debt and/or equity funding. However, no assurance can be given that we will be able to sell any of such securities. An inability to obtain such funding would prevent us from developing any biomass feedstock plantations. Our ability to obtain additional capital also will depend on market conditions, national and global economies and other factors beyond our control. The terms of any future debt or equity funding that we may obtain may be unfavorable to us and to our stockholders.

If we are able to raise the entire $2,000,000 we will have sufficient funds to meet business development costs and management and consulting fees for the current fiscal year, and we will be able to implement key aspects of our business plan, including business development costs for developing waste-to-energy facilities and provide waste remediation services. We would have a total of $250,000 remaining for working capital. We expect these amounts will be sufficient to initiate and sustain our business development activities for one year.

The amount andtiming ofadditionalfundsthat might berequiredcannot bedefinitivelystated as atthe date ofthis report andwill be dependentonavariety offactors, including thesuccess ofour initial operationsandtherate offuture expansion that we might plan to undertake. If we were to determine that additional funds are required,we would berequired to raise additional capital either by wayof loans or equity, which, in thecase of equity, would bepotentially dilutive toexisting stockholders. TheCompany cannotbe certain that we willbe able to raiseanyadditional capital tofundour operations or expansion past the current fiscalyear.

OUR CHALLENGES

Our ability to successfully operate our business and achieve our goals and strategies is subject to numerous challenges and risks as discussed more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors,” including for example:

any failure to develop our projects and our inability to sufficiently meet our customers’ demands for our products;
any inability to effectively manage rapid growth;
risks associated with future joint ventures, strategic alliances or acquisitions;
economic, political, regulatory, legal and foreign risks associated with alternative energy; and,
any loss of key members of our management.

You should read and consider the information set forth in “Risk Factors” and all other information set forth in this filing.revenue.

 

RegulationLimited Operating History; Need for Additional Capital

 

The Company will comply with all U.S.A. and foreign regulations and laws where they apply to our waste-to-energy and waste remediation businesses including operations, safety and environmental standards.

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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following analysis reflects the consolidated results of operations of BioPower Operations Corporation and its subsidiaries.

Fiscal 2014 as Compared with Fiscal 2013

2014 BioPower
Operations
Corp
  BioPower
Corporation
  FTZ Exchange, LLC  Green3Power
Holdings
Company and
Subsidiaries
  Total 
Operating expenses (2) $(1,896,728) $(81,408) $-  $(30,526) $(2,008,662)
Depreciation and amortization $12,341  $-  $-      $12,341 
Other income (expense) $(191,957) $119,939  $-      $(72,018)
Net income (loss) (2) $(2,101,026) $38,531  $   $(30,526) $(2,093,021)

2013 BioPower
Operations
Corp
  BioPower
Corporation
  FTZ Exchange,
LLC
  Green3Power
Holdings
Company and
Subsidiaries
  Total 
Operating expenses (1) $(1,158,743) $(137,303) $-  $-  $(1,296,046)
Depreciation and amortization $5,552  $-  $-  $-  $5,552 
Other income (expense) (2) $(262,087) $220,957  $-  $-  $(41,130)
Net income (loss) (1) $(1,426,382) $83,654          $(1,342,728)

(1)Includes $400.00 for Global Energy Crops Corporation and Green Oils Plantations of America filing fees of $150.00 each and FTZ Energy Corporation $100.00 in filing fees.
(2)Includes acquisition costs of $923,436.

Cost of Sales. There is no cost of sales as operations have not commenced.

Operating Expenses and Depreciation. Operating expenses and depreciation for the year ended November 30, 2014, increased $719,405 (55%) to $2,021,003 for 2014 as compared to $1,301,598 for the same period in 2013. The table below details the components of operating expense, as well as the dollar and percentage changes for the year ended November 30.

  For Years Ended November 30,    
  2014  2013  $ Change  % Change 
Stock based compensation $343,251   436,220  $(92,969)  -21%
Wage and wage related costs  463,769   490,827   (106,626)  -22%
Acquisition cost  923,436   -   923,436     
Professional fees  106,477   170,348   (63,871)  -38%
Insurance costs  4,440   3,772   668   18%
Rent - building and equipment  47,158   46,589   569   1%
Travel and related  64,563   81,582   -17,019   -21%
Miscellaneous expenses  55,568   66,708   (11,140)  -17%
Depreciation and amortization  12,341   5,552   6,689   120%
                 
Total Operating Exp. & Depreciation $2,021,003   1,301,598  $719,405   55%

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Wage and wage related costs, which includes salaries, commissions, taxes and benefits, decreased $92,969 (-21%) for the year ended November 30, 2014, as compared to the year ended November 30, 2013. This is due to the decrease in salaries of two officers, who are also directors.

Acquisition cost was $936,436 for the year ended November 30, 2014, compared to $-0- for the year ended November 30, 2013. The cost was incurred as a result of the acquisition of G3P.

Professional fees include legal, accounting, stock transfer agent, SEC filing, banking consulting fees, and general consulting fees. Professional fees decreased for the year ended November 30, 2014 versus the same period in 2013 by $63,871 (-38%) primarily due to the decrease of legal fees incurred for a specific project.

Insurance costs in the year ended November 30, 2014, were $4,440 compared to $3,772 for the same period in 2013, an increase of $668 (1%). The increase is attributable to the increase of general insurance costs.

There was an insignificant increase in rent of expense of 1%.

Travel expense for the year ended November 30, 2014 was $64,563 as compared to $81,582 for the same period for 2013 for a decrease of $17,019 (-21%) as a result of decreased business development travel and travel associated with a consulting services agreement which was terminated in 2014.

Miscellaneous expense decreased by $11,140 (-17%) to $55,568 for the year ended November 30, 2014, as compared to $66,708 for the same period in 2013. The increase is attributable to a mix of increases and decreases in expenses that are not material in aggregate.

Depreciation expense for the year ended November 30, 2014 was $12,341 compared to the same period for 2013 of $5,552, (120%). The increase is a result of newly acquired assets which were placed in service in 2014.

Other Income (Expense). Other income (expense) includes interest income, interest expense, loss on settlement of debt, consulting income and expense and other non-operating income. Other expense for the year ended November 30, 2014 was $72,018 compared to other expense of $41,130 for the same period last year. The increase in other expense from 2013 of $30,888 was primarily the result of the decrease in net consulting income of $147,333 and a decrease in the loss on impaired assets of $76,050 and an increase in interest expense and loss on settlement of debit, which approximates the difference.

Net Loss and Net Loss per Share. Net loss for the year ended November 30, 2014 was $2,093,021, compared to $1,342,728 for the same period in 2013, for an increased net loss of $750,293. Net loss per share for the year ended November 30, 2014 was $0.07 compared to $0.06 in the same period for 2013, based on the weighted average shares outstanding of 30,505,153 and 23,531,311, respectively. The increased net loss for the year ended November 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 arose from the non-operating loss on settlement of debt and accrued expenses of $77,134, and acquisition expenses of $923,436 incurred in the G3P transaction. This increase was partially offset partially by net consulting revenues of $111,401.

We did not have any operating revenues during the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013.

We incurred operating expenses of $2,021,003 and $1,301,598, for the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our operating expenses primarily consisted of acquisition, development, accounting, audit and legal, consulting, employee accrued salaries, stock based compensation and administrative expenses.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company does not currently have sufficient resources to cover on-going expenses and expansion. As of November 30, 2014, the Company had cash of $15,118 and current liabilities of $2,143,505. Our current liabilities include accrued expenses and salaries of related parties of $1,455,540. We have historically financed our operations primarily through private placements of common stock, loans from third parties and loans from our Officer.

We plan on raising additional funds from investors to implement our business model. In the event we are unsuccessful, this will have a negative impact on our operations.

LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY: NEED FOR ADDITIONAL CAPITAL

There is no historical financial information about us upon which to base an evaluation of our performance. BioPower Corporation was incorporated September 13, 2010 in the State of Florida and re-domiciled as BioPower Operations Corporation which was incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 5, 2011. We are a development stage company. We have not generated any revenues from our operations. We cannot guarantee we will be successful in our business operations. We have not generated any revenue since inception. Our business is subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise, including the financial risks associated with the limited capital resources currently available to us for the implementation of our business strategies. (See “Risk Factors”). To become profitable and competitive, we must develop and execute the business plan. We must raise funds over the next twelve (12) month period partially through advances from related parties, sale of securities; and, we will seek alternative financing through means such as borrowings from institutions or private individuals. There are no assurances that third party borrowings or financings are availablepossible cost overruns due to the Companyprice and if so, under the termscost increases in supplies and conditions acceptable.services.

If we are unable to meet our needs for cash from either our operations, or possible alternative sources, then we may be unable to continue, develop, or expand our operations.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management’s application of accounting policies. We believe that understanding the basis and nature of the estimates and assumptions involved with the following aspects of our financial statements is critical to an understanding of our financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Development StageRecent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-10, Development Stage Entities (Topic 915): Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements. The adoption of this ASU allows the Company to remove the inception to date information andOur company has implemented all references to development stage.

Today, BioPower and its subsidiaries intend to focus on developing waste to energy projects globally by designing, engineering, permitting, procuring equipment, construction management and operating and maintaining facilities for the conversion of wastes into electricity and synthetic fuels through licensed gasification technology. The Company intends to also provide waste remediation services. The Company, while seeking to implement its business plan, will look to obtain additional debt and/or equity related funding opportunities.

Share -Based Compensation

The Company recognizes all forms of share-based payments, including stock option grants, warrants, and restricted stock grants, at their fair value on the grant date, which are based on the estimated number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest, using a fair-value-based method and measurement date as required by FASB 718 and FASB 505.

Share based payments, excluding restricted stock, are valued using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Share based payment awards issued to non-employees for services rendered are recorded at either the fair value of the services rendered or the fair value of the share-based payment, whichever is more readily determinable.

The grants are amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods, which is generally the vesting period. If an award is granted, but vesting does not occur, any previously recognized compensation cost is reversed in the period related to the termination of service.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements that are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other standard setting bodiesin effect and that may have an impact on the Company’s accountingits financial statements and reporting. The Company believesdoes not believe that such recently issuedthere are any other new accounting pronouncements and other authoritative guidance for which the effective date is in the future either will notthat have anbeen issued that might have a material impact on its accounting or reporting or that such impact will not be material to its financial position or results of operations, and cash flows when implemented.operations.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company doesWe do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.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 is material to investors.

 

Item 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

The following discusses our exposure to market risk related to changes in interest rates.

We have debt with fixed interest rates. As a result,“smaller reporting company”, we have no exposure to market risk caused by fluctuations in interest rates.

The securities in our investment portfolio are not leveraged and are subjectrequired to minimal interest rate risk. [Due to their original maturities of twelve months or less,provide the securities are classified as cash and cash equivalents or short-term investments. Because of the short-term maturities of our investments, we do not believe that a change in market rates would have a significant negative impact on the value of our investment portfolio.

The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal while at the same time maximizing the income we receive from our investments without significantly increasing risk. To achieveinformation required by this objective in the current economic environment, we maintain our portfolio in cash equivalents or short-term investments, including obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises and money market funds. These securities are classified as cash and cash equivalents or short-term investments and consequently are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. We do not utilize derivative financial instruments to manage our interest rate risks.]Item.

 

ITEMItem 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATAFinancial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

The Company’s consolidated audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended November 30, 20142020 and 2013,2019, together with the report of the independent certified public accounting firm thereon and the notes thereto, are presented beginning at page F-1.F-2.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

SeeItem 8. Financial Statements And Supplementary Data — Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesandNote 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncementsfor a summary of additional accounting policies and new accounting pronouncements.

 

ITEMItem 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSUREChanges in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

 

None.(a) Termination of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

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On August 10, 2021, MaloneBailey, LLP (“MaloneBailey”) was dismissed by the Board from its position as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.

MaloneBailey did not issue a report on the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2020 and 2019. MaloneBailey last issued a report on the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2015. That report did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles, except that such report expressed substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.

Furthermore, during the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and through August 10, 2021, there have been no disagreements with MaloneBailey on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to MaloneBailey’s satisfaction, would have caused MaloneBailey to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports on the Company’s financial statements for such periods.

For the fiscal years ended November 30, 2020 and 2019 and through August 10, 2021, there were no “reportable events” as that term is described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

The Company provided MaloneBailey with a copy of the disclosure contained herein, prior to its filing with the SEC, and requested that MaloneBailey furnish the Company a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not it agreed with the statements herein and, if not, stating the respects in which it does not agree. MaloneBailey’s letter to the SEC is attached hereto as Exhibit 16.1.

(b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Accounting Firm

On August 10, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed BF Borgers, C.P.A., P.C. (“Borgers”) as the Company’s new independent registered accounting firm. During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and through August 10, 2021, neither the Company nor anyone acting on the Company’s behalf consulted Borgers with respect to any of the matters or reportable events set forth in Item 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.

 

ITEMItem 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURESControls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission defines the term “disclosureDisclosure controls and procedures” to meanprocedures are controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in theour reports that it filesfiled or submitssubmitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’sSEC’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 thecompany reports that it filesfiled or submitssubmitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executiveour Chief Executive Officer and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriateChief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company maintains such a system of controls and procedures in an effort to ensure that all information which it is required to disclose in the reports it files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified under the SEC rules and forms and that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to principal executive and principal financial officers to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

 

As ofrequired by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the end of the period covered by this report, weExchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer/chief financial officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures.procedures as of November 30, 2020. Based on thisupon their evaluation, our chief executive officer/chief financial officerChief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as(as defined in Rules 13a-15(f)13a-15(e) and 15d-15(f)15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the (i) effectiveness and efficiency of operations, (ii) reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and (iii) compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Act) were not effective.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2013. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control - Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment, we determined that, as of November 30, 2014, our internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.

The Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, doesWe do not expect that the Company’sour disclosure controls and procedures and its internal control processes will prevent all errors. A control system,errors and all instances of fraud. Disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control systemdisclosure controls and procedures are met. Further, the design of a control systemdisclosure controls and procedures 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 all control systems,disclosure controls and procedures, no evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures can provide absolute assurance that we have detected all our control issuesdeficiencies and instances of errorfraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that the breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.any. The design of any system ofdisclosure controls and procedures also is based in part uponpartly 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.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projectionsTherefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance of anyachieving their control objectives. Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2020 based on the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013). Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that as of November 30, 2020, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective. This was due to future periods are subjectdeficiencies that existed in the design or operation of our internal control over financial reporting that adversely affected our internal control over financial reporting and that may be considered to be material weaknesses.

The matters involving internal control over financial reporting that our management considered to be material weaknesses under the risk thatstandards of the PCAOB were: (1) lack of a functioning audit committee, (2) lack of a majority of outside directors on our Board of Directors, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls may becomeand procedures; (3) inadequate becausesegregation of changes in conditions, orduties consistent with control objectives; (4) complete lack of management of the company from February 2017 until June 2021; and (5) lack of disclosure controls.

Management believes that the degreematerial weaknesses set forth above did not have an effect on our financial results because the activity during this period was nominal. However, management believes that the lack of compliance witha functioning audit committee and the policieslack of a majority of outside Directors on our Board of Directors results in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures, may deteriorate. However, these inherent limitations are known features of thewhich could result in a material misstatement in our financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. statements in future periods.

This annual reportComprehensive Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of the Company’sour registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subjectreporting due to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant toapplicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which permanently exempts smaller reporting companies.SEC.

 

Changes in Internal ControlsControl over Financial Reporting

 

No changeThere have been no changes in our system of internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of the fiscal yearyears ended November 30, 2014,2020 and 2019 that hashave materially affected or isare reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEMItem 9B. OTHER INFORMATIONOther Information

 

None.

 

Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections

Not applicable.

PART III

 

ITEMItem 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

 

The following are the officers and directors of the Company as of the date of this report.

 

Name Age Position
Troy MacDonald 51 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Adam Benchaya34President, Chief Marketing Officer and Director
Robert D. Kohn 6471 Chairman of the Board, Chief ExecutiveFinancial Officer and Chief Financial OfficerDirector
Thomas Perez 
Bonnie Nelson63Director and Director of Business Strategy
Michael Dinkes Esq. C.P.A.72Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee
Neil Williams, Ph.D.6229 Director

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Robert Kohn, CEOTroy MacDonald. Since December 2017, Mr. MacDonald has served as Chief Operating Officer of WPP Energy GmbH, a private Swiss renewable energy company (“WPP Energy”), and as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer, DirectorInnovation Officer beginning in 2020. He remains a key contributor and Co-Founderstakeholder in WPP Energy. Prior to December 2017, Mr. MacDonald founded The Monetary Man Inc. in June 2004, Gem of a Diamond in 2012 and Investors Gold Corporation in 2014. Collectively, the three companies focused on precious metals, gems and currency.

 

Mr. MacDonald is co-founder of HyFi Exchange and is also co-founder and co-architect of the HyFi Platform, WPP Token and HyFi Token. He led the effort to successfully create high level partnerships with exchanges, advisors, developers, investors, community support people and other key ecosystem participants.

While in his role at WPP Energy, Mr. MacDonald successfully procured a Master VORAX waste-to-energy technology 25-year global exclusive distribution license and procured unconventional water electrolysis technology. Mr. MacDonald has built large academic and scientific teams and built and trained a global distributor/reseller network. He has created dozens of corporate partnerships and strategic alliances around the VORAX and W2H2 technologies, including those with multi-billion-dollar companies and large educational institutions.

He is a former four-time national award winner for outstanding business development as a HNW private banker with TD Bank (a top 25 world bank) and national employee of the year with HFC/HSBC. Mr. MacDonald has built multiple successful businesses in the past across a variety of industries. He is also an internationally known numismatist with a 43-year, two generation history in physical currency. The transition into digital currency was a natural challenge for a professional banker and currency expert.

Mr. MacDonald has successfully completed the Harvard Business School Program on “Disruptive Innovation Strategy” and MIT University’s Program on “Blockchain Technology & Business Innovation” and the London School of Economics “Negotiation Programme”. He also studied at Stanford University in the “Energy Innovation & Emerging Technologies Program” and is a graduate of Saint Mary’s University.

Adam Benchaya. Since June 2016, Mr. Benchaya has been the Vice President and Marketing Manager at WPP Energy. Prior to 2016, he served as Vice President of Business Development at WPP Energy. Mr. Benchaya was a key contributor and innovator at WPP Energy. He is the co-founder of HyFi Exchange and is also co-founder and co-architect of the HyFi Platform. He was also a key contributor in the effort to successfully create high level partnerships with exchanges, advisors, developers, investors, community support people and other key ecosystem participants.

Mr. Benchaya is an ambassador for the Benchaya family, which has a long tradition and passion for renewable energy and environmental technology in pursuit of a better and cleaner world.

Robert Kohn. From January 2011 to February 2017, Mr. Kohn served as the CEO, Director and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Kohn has beenalso served as a director and officer of BioPower Corporation of Florida, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, since September 13, 2010, and2010.

Since February 2017, Mr. Kohn has been integrally involved in the formation and developmentManaging Partner of this business. At present, this role requires 100% of his time.The Asset Acquisition Group. From July 2009January 2018 until September 2010,June 2020, Mr. Kohn served as Chief Financial Officer of WPP Energy GmbH and then Chief Financial Advisor. Mr. Kohn also previously served as a Managing Partner of Nelko Holdings LLC, which was formed for the purpose of evaluating business opportunities; the non-executive Vice Chairman of, consultant to, Clenergen Corporation, an SEC-reporting issuer; Interim Chief Financial Officer of Proteonomix, Inc., a public company involved in stem cell research. Mr. Kohn from November 2009 to September 2010 had also been a consultant to Clenergen Corporation, a reporting issuer and was also a board member until January 25, 2011. From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Kohn was theresearch; Interim CEO and CFO of Global Realty Development Corp. and was hired to liquidate multiple Australian real estate development companies, which he accomplished. From 1999 – 2002, Mr. Kohn was the co-founder and CEO of AssetTrade which today isAssetTRADE (n/k/a GoIndustry with approximately 1,3001,200 employees in 20 countries. From 1996 to 1999 Mr. Kohn was21 countries); Chairman, and CEO of Entrade.com, a subsidiary of Entrade, a NYSE-listed company; and President of Entrade, (“energy trading”), a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, one of the largest electric utilities in the United States. Mr. Kohn has a B.B.A. in accounting from Fox School of Business, Temple University and is a C.P.A.

Thomas Perez. Mr. Perez is a successful investor and formerlyentrepreneur. Prior to joining HyFi in June 2016, Mr. Perez served as V.P. Business Development for WPP Energy, where he focused on market and business development for WPP Energy’s Hydrogen and Waste to Energy product offerings. His duties at WPP Energy also included promoting WPP Token and was an ideas contributor to the HyFi Platform. Previously in a taxdirect sales role, Mr. Perez built a community base of more than 10,000 people spanning across 35 countries.

Mr. Perez is passionate about blockchain technology with six years’ experience in the sector as an investor and promoter, having raised substantial money in the market. He was instrumental in bringing companies successfully into European Markets and in 2016, was called upon as a consultant with Deloitte Touchéby Lifevantage Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed company (Nasdaq: LFVN). Mr. Perez also has direct sales experience as an insurance broker for a large French company.

We believe that our officers and directors are well qualified as leaders. In their prior positions they have gained experience in core management skills, such as strategic and financial planning, compliance, risk management, and leadership development. Our officers and directors also have experience serving on boards of directors of other public companies, and have an understanding of corporate governance practices and trends, which provides an understanding of different business processes, challenges, and strategies.

 

Bonnie Nelson, Director and Director of Business Strategy, Co-founderFamily Relationships

 

Ms. NelsonhasbeenadirectorofBioPowerCorporationofFloridasinceSeptember13,2010,andhasbeenintegrallyinvolved intheformationanddevelopmentofthisbusiness. Ms.NelsoncurrentlysitsontheBoardofDirectorsofAlliedArtistsand wasaBoardAdvisortoClenergenCorporationin2010. From1990topresent,withacareerspanningover20yearsof investmentandmerchantbanking,Ms.Nelsonhasextensiveexperienceinconsultingandcorporatefinanceforpublicand privatecompanies. Ms.Nelsonhasbeenresponsiblefordevelopingand guidingmanycorporateturnarounds,jointventures andstrategicalliances. BonnieNelson wasthepriorownerandCEOoftheWall Streetbrokeragefirm,VanderbiltSecurities, Inc. from 1983-1990.AtVanderbilt, shewasspecificallyresponsiblefortakingcompaniespublic,OTCtrading,mergersand acquisitions, and the development of joint ventures and strategic alliances for her clients.None.

 

Michael Dinkes, Esq., C.P.A. DirectorInvolvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

Mr. DinkesNone of our Directors, Executive Officers, promoters or control persons has been a Directorinvolved in any of the Company since April 26, 2012. He servesfollowing events during the past 10 years:

1. A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an Executive Officer at or within two years before the time of such filing;

2. Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses;

3. Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:

i. Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the ChairmanCommodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the Audit committee. Mr. Dinkes has beenforegoing, or as an independent C.P.A.investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in his ownsecurities, or as an affiliated person, Director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice from 2008 to present. He has been a Senior Tax Partnerin connection with such activity

ii. Engaging in any type of Lazar, Levine and Felix LLP from 1996 until 2008. Hebusiness practice; or

iii. Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws;

4. Such person was the Presidentsubject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;

5. Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State securities law, and Chief Operating Officerthe judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated;

6. Such person was found by a court of DHB Capital,competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated;

7. Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an American Stockalleged violation of:

i. Any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; or

ii. Any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or

iii. Any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or

8. Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Company from 1992 to 1996. Mr. DinkesAct (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a J.D. from NYU School of Law and is admitted to practice in the State of New York. Mr. Dinkes is also a C.P.A. and admitted to practice in the States of New York and Connecticut. He earned a B.B.A. from Baruch School of Business. Mr. Dinkes is a practicing lawyer and CPA.member.

 

Neil D. Williams, Ph.D.Code of Ethics

We have adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to our directors, officers and employees. We have filed a copy of our Code of Ethics as Exhibit 14.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. You can review our Code of Ethics by accessing our public filings on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, a copy of the Code of Ethics will be provided without charge upon request from us. We intend to disclose any amendments to or waivers of certain provisions of our Code of Ethics in a Current Report on Form 8-K.

Board and Committee Meetings

 

Dr. Williams has been a DirectorOur Board of Directors currently consists of four members. The Board of Directors held no formal meetings during the Company since October 24, 2014. Dr. Williams has been the President and CEO of Green3Power Holdings Company since August 2014. He is the President and CEO of EnviroPower Management since 2010. Dr. Williams was also the Chairman and President of EnviroPower Renewable from 2013 to 2014. He has been the President and CEO of Innviron Corporation since 1998. He is an internationally recognized scientist and environmental engineer. He is one of the original developers of the geosynthetic liners used at landfills and the designer of more than 250 waste management facilities with professional engineering credentials in more than 20 US States. Dr. Williams is one of the developers of the G3P Gasification Technology, and has more thanyear ended November 30, years of environmental management experience. Dr. Williams earned his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley.2020.

 

Board CommitteesNumber and Terms of Office of Officers and Directors

 

We currently have an audit committee but doOur officers are elected by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors, rather than for specific terms of office. Our Board of Directors is authorized to appoint persons to the offices set forth in our bylaws as it deems appropriate.

Nomination Process

During the year ended November 30, 2020, we did not effect any material changes to the procedures by which our shareholders may recommend nominees to our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors does not have nominating or compensation committees. Currently, Michael Dinkes, Esq. C.P.A. isa policy with regards to the Chairmanconsideration of the Audit Committee. Our entire board of directors is responsible for the functions that would otherwise be handled by these committees. We intend, however, to establish, a nominating committee and a compensation committee of the board of directors as soon as practicable. We envision that the audit committee will be primarily responsible for reviewing the services performedany Director candidates recommended by our independent auditors, evaluatingshareholders. Our Board of Directors has determined that it is in the best position to evaluate our accounting policies andcompany’s requirements as well as the qualifications of each candidate when the Board of Directors considers a nominee for a position on our systemBoard of internal controls. The nominating committee would be primarily responsible for nominating directors and setting policies and procedures forDirectors. If shareholders wish to recommend candidates directly to our Board of Directors, they may do so by sending communications to the nomination of directors. The nominating committee would also be responsible for overseeing the creation and implementationPresident of our corporate governance policies and procedures. The compensation committee will be primarily responsible for reviewing and approving our salary and benefit policies (including stock options), including compensationCompany at the address on the cover of executive officers.this Comprehensive Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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Board Committees and Director Independence

Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Pink under the symbol “BOPO.” Under the rules of the OTC Pink, we are not required to maintain a majority of independent directors on our Board of Directors and we are not required to establish committees of the Board of Directors consisting of independent directors. We do not currently have any Board committees. Under applicable NYSE American rules, a director will only qualify as an “independent director” if, in the opinion of the listed company’s board of directors, that person does not have a relationship that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. In order to be considered independent for purposes of Rule 10A-3, a member of an audit committee of a listed company may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit committee, the board of directors, or any other board committee, accept, directly or indirectly, any consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the listed company or any of its subsidiaries or otherwise be an affiliated person of the listed company or any of its subsidiaries. Our Board of Directors has determined in its business judgment that none of its current Board members qualifies as independent within the meaning of the NYSE American rules for U.S. Companies, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related SEC rules.

Audit Committee Financial Expert

 

TheOur Board of Directors has determineddoes not have a member that Michael Dinkes, Esq., C.P.A. is our Audit Committeequalifies as an “audit committee financial expert,expert” as defined underin Item 407(d)(5)(i)(ii) of Regulation S-K.

 

CodeLimitation on Liability and Indemnification of EthicsOfficers and Directors

Our bylaws provide that our directors and officers to the maximum extent permitted by the Nevada General Corporation Law and as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation. These provisions may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against our directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. These provisions also may have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against officers and directors, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. Furthermore, a stockholder’s investment may be adversely affected to the extent we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against officers and directors pursuant to these indemnification provisions.

We have adopted a code of ethicsbelieve that appliesthese provisions, the insurance and the indemnity agreements are necessary to all of our employeesattract and retain talented and experienced officers and the members of our Board of Directors. A copy of the code of ethics has been previously filed as Exhibit 14.1.directors.

 

Section 16(a) Beneficial Reporting ComplianceThe Board’s Role in Risk Oversight

Although our management is primarily responsible for managing our risk exposure on a daily basis, our Board of Directors executive officersoversees the risk management processes. Our Board, as a whole, determines the appropriate level of risk for our Company, assesses the specific risks that we face, and holders of more than 10% ofreviews management’s strategies for adequately mitigating and managing the identified risks. Although our outstanding common stock are required to comply with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which requires generally that such persons file reports regarding ownership of transactionsBoard administers this risk management oversight function, our audit committee supports our Board in securities of the Company on Forms 3, 4,discharging its oversight duties and 5. Based solely onaddresses risks inherent in its review of such forms received by it, the Company believes that all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers and directors were complied with during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2014.area.

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ITEMItem 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONExecutive Compensation

 

The following is a summary of the compensation we accrued for our executive officers, for the two fiscal years ended November 201430, 2020, 2019 and 2013.2018.

 

2020 Summary Compensation Table

 

Name and Position(s) Year Salary($)  Bonus($)  Total Compensation 
Robert D. Kohn (1) 2014 $120,000      $120,000 
CEO and Director 2013 $200,000      $200,000 
               
Bonnie Nelson (2) 2014 $173,333  $200,000  $373,333 
Director and Director of Business Strategy 2013 $125,000      $125,000 
               
Dale S. Shepherd (3) 2014 $0   0   0 
President and COO 2013  0   0   0 
Name and Position(s) Year Salary($) Bonus($) 

Total

Compensation

         
Robert D. Kohn 2020 $0  $0  $0 
               
Chief Financial Officer and 2019 $          0  $         0  $            0 
Former Chief Executive Officer (1) 2018 $0  $0  $0 

 

(1)Mr. Kohn ceased to be Chief Executive Officer on June 29, 2021 in connection with the Acquisition. Mr. Kohn retained his position as Chief Financial Officer, however. On June 29, 2021, Troy MacDonald was appointed as our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director on January 5, 2011.
(2)Ms. NelsonAdam Benchaya was appointed as our Director and Director of Business Strategy on January 5, 2011.
(3)Mr. Shepherd was appointed as our President and Chief Operating Officer effective February 1, 2011 and resigned August 9, 2012.Marketing Officer.

During the fiscal years ended November 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, there were no arrangements or plans in which we provided cash or equity compensation, or pension, retirement or similar benefits for our Executive Officers, and we did not have any material bonus or profit-sharing plans pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation was or may be paid to our Directors or Executive Officers.

On January5,2011, eachofMr.

In connection with Mr. Kohn’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer in June 2021, the Company and Mr. Kohn entered into an Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) dated June 29, 2021. Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement, Mr. ShepherdandMs.NelsonenteredintoemploymentagreementswiththeCompany. Each contractstipulatesthatunpaidsalaryamountsshallaccrueifunpaid;suchsalaryamountshavebeenverballyagreedtobeunpaid,but accrue. Thegeneral termsofthecontracts areKohn agreed to serve as follows:the Company’s Chief Financial Officer for an initial term expiring on June 16, 2022, with automatic one-year renewals. In exchange for Mr. Kohn’s services, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Kohn an annual base salary of $150,000, which amount will be accrued starting September 29, 2021. If the Company raises $5 million or more, then Mr. Kohn’s base salary will commence immediately and the Company will pay all accrued salary owed immediately.

Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement, the Company has the right to terminate Mr. Kohn’s employment for cause upon 14 days’ written notice. In the event Mr. Kohn’s employment is terminated for cause, the Company will pay to Mr. Kohn any unpaid base salary and any other payment required by law through the date of termination, and no bonus, incentive and option shares will be payable in the event of termination within one year of the date of the Employment Agreement. Upon one year completion of an employment term all bonuses, incentives and stock options will remain deliverable and payable as stipulated in the Employment Agreement shall be deemed earned and all unpaid salaries and bonuses shall be paid.

In addition, the Company has the right to terminate Mr. Kohn’s employment upon 14 days’ notice to Mr. Kohn. In the event Mr. Kohn’s employment is not terminated for cause, the Company will pay to Mr. Kohn any unpaid base salary and any other payment required until the end of the Employment Agreement, including any bonus, incentive and option shares. All bonuses, payables and stock options shall remain deliverable and payable as stipulated in the Employment Agreement and shall be deemed earned and all unpaid salaries and bonuses shall be paid.

 

Commencement:Grants of Plan-Based AwardsJanuary 5, 2011, February 1, 2011, January 5, 2011

Term:Five

There were no grants of plan-based awards during the years Two years and Five years

Base Salary:$200,000 Mr. Kohn, $150,000 Mr. Shepherd, $125,000 Ms. Nelson

Ms. Nelson’s Base Salary was amended on April 1, 2013 to $200,000 per annum.

Mr. Kohn’s and Ms. Nelson’s Base Salaries were amended on April 1, 2014 to $120,000 per annum.

Mr. Kohn’s and Ms. Nelson’s Base Salaries were amended on October 24, 2014 to $275,000 per annum commencing December 1, 2014.ended November 30, 2020 or 2019.

 

Incentive Compensation:Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year EndEach shall be entitled to receive such bonus payments

There were no outstanding equity awards at the years ended November 30, 2020 or incentive compensation as may be determined atanytimeorfromtimetotimebytheBoardofDirectorsoftheCompany(oranyauthorizedcommitteethereof)in itsdiscretion. Suchpotential bonuspayments and/orincentivecompensationshallbeconsideredatleastannuallybytheBoard or committee. Bonnie Nelson has received a $200,000 bonus payment for the introduction of Green3Power. No other bonuses or incentive compensation has been determined to date.2019.

 

Option Exercises and Stock Options.VestedEachshallbeentitledtoparticipateinallstockoptionplansoftheCompanyine

ffectduringtheTerm of employment.There are presently

During our fiscal years ended November 30, 2020 and 2019, there were no stock option plans.options exercised by our named executive officer.

 

Incentive, SavingsandRetirement Plans.DuringtheTermofEmployment,eachshallbeentitledtoparticipatein all incentive, savings and retirement plans, practices, policies and programs applicable to other key executivesCompensation of the Companyanditssubsidiaries,ineachcasecomparabletothosecurrentlyineDirectors

ffectorassubsequentlyamended. Such plans,practices,policies andprograms,intheaggregate,shallprovidetheExecutivewithcompensation,benefitsandrewardopportunitiesatleastasfavorableasthemostfavorableofsuchcompensation,benefitsandrewardopportunities provided at

We do not have any time hereafter with respect to other key executives. No such programs presently areagreements for compensating our Directors for their services in place.their capacities as Directors.

 

WelfarePension, Retirement or Similar Benefit Plans:Plans

During theTerm, each person and/

There are no arrangements or his family, as the caseplans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for our Directors or Executive Officers. We have no material bonus or profit-sharing plans pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation is or may be shallpaid to our Directors or Executive Officers, except that stock options may be eligible for participation inandshallreceiveallbenefitsunderwelfarebenefitplans,practices,policiesandprogramsprovidedbythe Companyanditssubsidiaries(including,without limitation,medical, prescription, dental,disability,salarycontinuance, employeelife, grouplife,accidentaldeathandtravelaccidentinsuranceplansandprograms),atleastasfavorableasthe mostfavorableof suchplans,practices,policiesandprogramsineffectatanytimehereafterwithrespecttootherkey executives. In August 2012,granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors agreed to setor a policy that would reimburse the executives up to $500 for home office expenses on a use or lose basis for each month. On March 31, 2014, the Board of Directors agreed to amend the medical reimbursement policy to up to $2,500 per quarter commencing April 1, 2014.committee thereof.

 

Vacation.Eachshall beentitledtopaidvacationinaccordancewiththemostfavorableplans,policies,programsand practices oftheCompanyanditssubsidiariesasineffect atanytimehereafterwithrespecttootherkeyexecutivesofthe Companyanditssubsidiaries;provided,however, thatinnoeventshallExecutivebeentitledtofewerthanthreeweeks paid vacation per year, as well as pay for holidays observed by the Company.

Termination for Convenience:Upon terminationwithout cause,eachshallbeentitledtoreceive compensation earned but unpaid through the date of such termination plus four weeks’ severance for each completed year and after one year pro-rata.

Termination for Cause:All future compensation to which Employee is entitled and all future benefits for which Employee is eligible shall cease and terminate as of the date of termination.

The Company’s directors who are also employees do not receive remuneration from the Company unless approved by the Board. No compensation has been paid to the Company’s directors since inception. Mr. Dinkes, an outside Director received compensation of 30,000 shares of common stock as a Director and 20,000 shares of stock as Chairman of the audit committee.

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ITEMItem 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERSSecurity Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

 

The following table provides information concerning beneficial ownership of our capitalcommon stock as of February 28, 2015September 3, 2021 by:

 

 each stockholder, or group of affiliated stockholders, who owns more than 5% of our outstanding capital stock;
   
 each of our named executive officers;
   
 each of our directors; and
   
 all of our directors and executive officers as a group.

 

The following table lists the number of shares and percentage of shares beneficially owned based on 41,607,676 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 28, 2015.

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC, and generally includes voting power and/or investment power with respect to the securities held. Shares of Common Stock subject to options and warrants currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of January 12, 2015September 3, 2021 or issuable upon conversion of convertible securities which are currently convertible or convertible within 60 days of January 12, 2015September 3, 2021 are deemed outstanding and beneficially owned by the person holding those options, warrants or convertible securities for purposes of computing the number of shares and percentage of shares beneficially owned by that person, but are not deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage beneficially owned by any other person. Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table, and subject to applicable community property laws, the persons or entities named have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of our Common Stock shown as beneficially owned by them.

 

Name Office Shares Beneficially Owned (1)  Percent of
Class (2)
 
         
Officers and Directors          
           
Robert D. Kohn Director and CEO, CFO  6,297,400   15.14%
           
Michael Dinkes, C.P.A. Esq. Director  712,000   1.71%
           
Bonnie Nelson Director and Director of Business Development & Strategy  5,805,000   13.95%
           
Neil Williams, Ph. D. Director  4,863,428   11.69%
           
All officers and directors as a group (4 persons named above)    17,677,828   42.49%

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners

The followingtablesetsforthallofthebeneficialownersknowntouswhoownmorethanfive(5)percentofanyclassofour voting securities as of February 28, 2015.

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership Percent of Class (1)
     
Named Executive Officers and Directors:        
Troy MacDonald  (2)  0.0%
Robert D. Kohn   7,843,560(3)  17.4%
Adam Benchaya  (4)  0.0%
Thomas Perez  (5)  0.0%
All officers and directors as a group (4 persons)  7,843,560   17.4%
Other 5% Stockholders:        
Rafael Ben Shaya  (6)  %
Riskless Partners, LLLP
PO Box 600806
North Miami, Fl. 33160
  5,805,000(7)  12.9%
 Richard Reiner
1310 Monk Rd.
Gladwyne, PA 19035
  4,098,617   9.1%
Robert Reiner
PO Box 811118
Boca Raton, FL 33481-1118
  4,110,000   9.1%

 

(1)The percent of class is based on the total number of common shares outstanding of 45,000,000 as of September 3, 2021.

(2)Amount and NatureMr. MacDonald owns 205,000 Series C convertible preferred shares. The Series C convertible preferred shares can be converted at any time after June 29, 2022 at a conversion rate of Beneficial450 shares of common stock for each share of Series C convertible preferred shares.

Title of Class(3)Name and Address of Beneficial Owner*OwnershipPercent of Class
CommonRobert Kohn6,297,400 Direct15.14%
Series A Preferred StockIn addition to Mr. Kohn’s common stock ownership, China Energy Partners, LLC (2)(“CEP”), an entity 50% owned by Mr. Kohn, owns one share of Series A preferred stock, representing 100% of the shares of Series A preferred stock outstanding. The share of Series A preferred stock entitles CEP to vote 50.1% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders for approval. On June 29, 2021, the Company and CEP entered into a Redemption Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2021, pursuant to which the Company redeemed the share of Series A preferred stock from CEP. On June 29, 2021, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP a senior promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000. The share of Series A preferred stock will be held in escrow. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company will direct the escrow agent to release the share of Series A preferred stock to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note). For the avoidance of doubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and interest in and to the share of Series A preferred stock upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the time of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note.

(4)1 IndirectMr. Benchaya owns 205,000 Series C convertible preferred shares. The Series C convertible preferred shares can be converted at any time after June 29, 2022 at a conversion rate of 450 shares of common stock for each share Series C convertible preferred shares.

(5)Mr. Perez owns 45,000 Series C convertible preferred shares. The Series C convertible preferred shares can be converted at any time after June 29, 2022 at a conversion rate of 450 shares of common stock for each share Series C convertible preferred shares.

100(6)%Mr. Ben Shaya owns 400,000 Series C convertible preferred shares. The Series C convertible preferred shares can be converted at any time after June 29, 2022 at a conversion rate of 450 shares of common stock for each share Series C convertible preferred shares.

Common(7)Bonnie Nelson is the sole managing member of Riskless Partners, LLLP, (3)5,805,000 Direct13.95%
Series A Preferred StockChina Energyand has sole voting and dispositive power over the shares held by Riskless Partners, LLC (2)1 Indirect100%
CommonJ2SB International, LLC (4)4,863,428 Direct11.69%
CommonThomas Roberts 2,100,816 Direct5.05%
CommonRichard Reiner 3,820,617 Direct9.18%
CommonRobert Reiner 4,060,000 Direct9.76%LLLP. Ms. Nelson was a member of the Company’s board of directors until her resignation on June 30, 2021.

 

* The addressIn addition, Ms. Nelson owns 50% of each shareholder is c/o BioPower Operations Corporation, 1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334.

(1) Thepercentofclassisbasedonthetotalnumberofsharesoutstandingof41,607,676,asofFebruary 28,2015,andexcludes shares owned by certain related parties.

(2) ChinaEnergyPartners,LLCisanentityowned50%byRobertKohn,ourCEOandChairmanoftheBoard,and50%owned byMs.BonnieNelson,aDirectoroftheCompany.ChinaEnergyPartners,LLCownsoneshareofSeriesAPreferredStock entitlingChinaEnergyPartnerstovote50.1%oftheissuedandoutstandingsharesofcommonstockoftheCompanyonall matters presented to shareholders for approval.

(3) ThesolemanagingmemberofRisklessPartners,LLLPisMs.BonnieNelson,adirectorandDirectorofbusiness development. Ms.NelsonhassolevotinganddispositivecontrolofthesharesofcommonstockownedbyRisklessPartners, LLLP.

(4) ThesolemanagingmemberCEP, which owns one share of J2SB International, LLC is Mr. Neil Williams, a director and CEO of Green3Power Holdings Company. Mr. Williams has sole voting and dispositive controlSeries A preferred stock, representing 100% of the shares of commonSeries A preferred stock owned by J2SB International, LLC.outstanding. The share of Series A preferred stock entitles CEP to vote 50.1% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders for approval. On June 29, 2021, the Company and CEP entered into a Redemption Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2021, pursuant to which the Company redeemed the share of Series A preferred stock from CEP. On June 29, 2021, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP a senior promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000. The share of Series A preferred stock will be held in escrow. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company will direct the escrow agent to release the share of Series A preferred stock to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note). For the avoidance of doubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and interest in and to the share of Series A preferred stock upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the time of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note.

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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plan

 

None.

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ITEMItem 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCECertain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

 

Transactions with Related Persons

 

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued one of its directors 200,000 shares of its common stockSince December 1, 2016, there have been no transactions nor are there any proposed transactions in full satisfaction of director’s fees and consulting fees owed, amounting to $12,000.

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued its Chief Executive Officer 1,602,000 shares of its common stock in full satisfaction of amounts due to him for debt and accrued interest of $42,450 and reimbursable expenses, amounting to $53,694.

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to its Director of Business Strategy in full satisfaction of amounts due to her for reimbursable expenses, amounting to $60,000.

On June 25, 2013, the Company granted 2,000,000 shares each to its Chief Executive Officer and Director of Business Strategy of its common stock at $.06 per share, in exchange for converting accrued expenses and note payable. Both parties agreed to continue to work with the Company accruing their salaries. The shares will vest after one year of service but became part of a two year lock-up agreement as of October 24, 2014.

On November 5, 2014 the Director of Business Strategy loaned the Company $50,000 on terms comparable to other loans from third parties.

On November 28, 2014 the Company granted Bonnie Nelson a $200,000 bonus payment for the introduction of Green3Power.

On November 28, 2014, the Company granted Michael Dinkes, a director, 500,000 shares of stock in payment for directors’ fees, audit committee service and other consulting services. The shares have a two year lock up

Aside fromthetransactionsidentifiedherein,therearenoothertransactionsnorarethereanyproposedtransactionsinwhichwhich any of our directors or nominees, executive officers,officers, or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing had or is to have a direct or indirect material interest.

 

The Company’s Board conducts an appropriate review of and oversees all related party transactions on a continuing basis and reviews potential conflict of interest situations where appropriate. The Board has not adopted formal standards to apply when it reviews, approves or ratifies any related party transaction. However, the Board believes that the related party transactions are fair and reasonable to the Company and on terms comparable to those reasonably expected to be agreed to with independent third parties for the same goods and/or services at the time they are authorized by the Board.

 

Mr. Kohn,adirectorandofficeroftheCompanyholdsatotalof6,297,400commonsharesandMs.NelsonaDirectorholds 5,805,000commonsharesoftheCompanyandtogetheraspartnersinChinaEnergyPartnersLLCholdSeriesAPreferred stock which entitles them to vote 50.1% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company.

DirectorDirector Independence

 

As of the date of this filing, weWe currently have no independent directors.

The CompanyhasdevelopedthefollowingcategoricalstandardsfordeterminingthematerialityofrelationshipsthattheDirectors mayhavewiththeCompany.ADirectorshallnotbedeemedtohaveamaterialrelationshipwiththeCompanythatimpairsthe Director's independence as a result of any of the following relationships:

- theDirectorisanofficerorotherpersonholdingasalariedpositionofanentity(otherthanaprincipal,equitypartneror memberofsuchentity)thatprovidesprofessionalservices totheCompanyandtheamountofallpaymentsfrom the Company to such entity during the most recently completed fiscal year was less than two percent of such entitys consolidated gross revenues;

- theDirectoristhebeneficialowneroflessthanfivepercentoftheoutstandingequityinterestsofanentitythatdoesbusiness with the Company;

- theDirectorisanexecutiveofficer ofacivic,charitableorculturalinstitutionthatreceivedlessthanthegreaterof$1million ortwopercentofitsconsolidatedgrossrevenues,assuchtermisconstruedbytheNewYorkStockExchangeforpurposesof Section303A.02 (b) (v)oftheCorporateGovernanceStandards, fromtheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesforeachofthe last three fiscal years;

- theDirectorisanofficerofanentitythatisindebtedtotheCompany, ortowhichtheCompanyisindebted,andthetotal amountofeithertheCompany'sorthebusinessentity'sindebtednessislessthanthreepercentofthetotalconsolidatedassets of such entity as of the end of the previous fiscal year; and

- theDirectorobtainedproductsorservicesfromtheCompanyontermsgenerallyavailabletocustomersoftheCompanyfor suchproductsorservices.TheBoardretainsthesolerighttointerpretandapplytheforegoingstandardsindeterminingthe materiality of any relationship.

The Boardshallundertakeanannualreviewoftheindependenceofallnon-managementDirectors.ToenabletheBoardtoevaluate eachnon-managementDirector,inadvanceofthemeetingatwhichthereviewoccurs,eachnon-managementDirectorshallprovide theBoardwithfullinformationregardingtheDirectors businessandotherrelationshipswiththeCompany,itsaffiliatesandsenior management.

Directors mustinformtheBoardwheneverthereareanymaterialchangesintheircircumstancesorrelationships thatcouldaffect their independence, including all business relationships between a Director and the Company, its affiliates, or members of senior management,whetherornotsuchbusinessrelationshipswouldbedeemednottobematerialunderanyofthecategoricalstandardsset forth above. Following the receipt of such information, the Board shall re-evaluate the Director's independence.

 

ITEMItem 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICESPrincipal Accountant Fees and Services

 

The following listsaggregate fees billed for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018 for (i) professional services rendered by MaloneBailey, LLP auditorsour former principal accountant for the Company fromaudit of our annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in Form 10-Q (“Audit Fees”), (ii) assurance and related services by the quarter ended 8/31/2013principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the financial statements and not reportable under Audit Fees (the “Audit Related Fees”), (iii) tax compliance, advice, and planning (“Tax Fees”), and (iv) other products or services provided (“Other Fees”) were:

   Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 
   2020   2019   2018 
Audit Fees $  $  $ 
Audit-Related Fees         
Tax Fees         
All Other Fees         
Total $  $  $ 

Pre-Approval Policy

The Board of Directors reviews and approves the audit and non-audit services to be provided by our independent registered public accounting firm during the fiscal year, ended 11/30/2014considers the effect that performing those services might have on audit independence and for Berman & Co., auditors forapproves management’s engagement of our independent registered public accounting firm to perform those services. The Board of Directors reserves the right to appoint a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the fiscal year if the Board of Directors believes that a change is in the best interest of the Company through the quarter ended 5/31/2013:and our stockholders.

 

  2014  2013 
       
Audit Fees $19,000  $24,564 
Audit Related Fees      1,500 
Tax Fees  -   - 
All Other Fees      16,936 
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In the event that we should require substantial non-audit services, the audit committee would pre-approve such services and fees.

PART IV

 

ITEMItem 15. EXHIBITS

EXHIBITSExhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

 

Number Description  
     
3.1 Articles of Incorporation Previously filed(1)
     
3.1(a) Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Previously filed(1)
     
3.1(b) Certificate of Designation of the Rights, Preferences and Privileges Of Series A Preferred Stock of BioPower Operations Corporation Previously filed(1)
     
3.1(c)Certificate of designations for Series C preferred stock.Filed herewith
3.2 Bylaws Previously filed(1)
     
4.1 Specimen of Stock Certificate Previously filed(1)
     
5.1Legal Opinion & Consent of AttorneyFiled herewith
10.1 Employment Agreement between Robert Kohn and the Company dated January 5, 2011. Previously filed(1)
     
10.2 Employment Agreement between Bonnie Nelson and the CompanyDemand Note, dated January 5, 2011.November 30, 2010, issued to Mr. Robert Kohn Previously filed(1)filed (4)
     
10.3 Employment Agreement between Dale Shepherd and the CompanyDemand Note, dated January 5, 2011.November 30, 2010, issued to Ms. Bonnie Nelson Previously filed(1)filed (4)
     
10.4Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and the Ford Irrevocable Trust, dated January 18, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.5Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and the Fox Irrevocable Trust, dated January 18, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.6Exclusive License Agreement between Clenergen Corporation and BioPower Corporation, dated November 30, 2010Previously filed(5)
10.7Form of Subscription Agreement for OfferingPreviously filed(2)
10.8Exclusive Fully Paid Up License Agreement between Green Oil Plantations LTD. and BioPower Operations CorporationPreviously filed(4)
10.9Warrant to Purchase 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock of BioPower Operations Corporation, dated January 11, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.10Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and Robert Kohn, dated January 18, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.11Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and Janet Kohn, dated January 18, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.12Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and Noslen, LLC, dated January 31, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.13Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and LB Persistence, LLC, dated January 31, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.14Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and the David B. Cohen 2011 Irrevocable Trust, dated January 31, 2011Previously filed(2)

10.15Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and the Cohen Family 2011 Irrevocable Trust, dated January 31, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.16Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and E10ST LLC, dated January 31, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.17Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and the Jessica Leopold Irrevocable Trust, dated January 31, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.18Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and Green Oil Plantations, Ltd., dated March 9, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.19Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and Dale Shepherd, dated January 23, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.20Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and Riskless Partners, LLLP, dated January 18, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.21Lock-Up Agreement between the Company and TipTop Irrevocable Trust, dated January 19, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.22Amended Exclusive License Agreement between Clenergen Corporation and BioPower Corporation, dated March 9, 2011Previously filed(2)
10.23Demand Note, dated November 30, 2010, issued to Mr. Robert KohnPreviously filed(4)
10.24Demand Note, dated November 30, 2010, issued to Ms. Bonnie NelsonPreviously filed(4)
10.25Sublease, dated March 18, 2011 between the Company and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc.Previously filed(5)
10.26Amended Exclusive License Agreement between Clenergen Corporation and BioPower Corporation, dated March 9, 2011Previously filed(4)
10.27Letter Agreement by and between the Company and Halcyon Cabot Ltd. dated January 5, 2012
10.28Quture Advisory Agreement dated February 13, 2012 (7)
10.29 Dale Shepherd, President of BioPower, Loan Agreement dated February 22, 2012  
     
21.110.5 List of SubsidiariesAsset Purchase Agreement dated June 29, 2021 by and among BioPower Operations Corporation and Rafael Ben Shaya, Troy MacDonald, Adam Benchaya, Thomas Perez, Tom Saban and Edouard Pouchoy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021). Previously filed(2)

10.6Share Redemption Agreement dated as of June 29, 2021 by and between the registrant and China Energy Partners, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021).
     
23.110.7 ConsentSenior Promissory Note, dated June 29, 2021, issued by the registrant to China Energy Partners, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021).
10.8Employment Agreement dated June 29, 2021 by and between the registrant and Robert Kohn (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021).
14.1Code of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmEthics adopted September 1, 2021. Filed herewith
     
23.216.1 Consent of Gersten SavageLetter dated August 31, 2021 from MaloneBailey LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)to the SEC. Previously Filed(6)Filed herewith
21.1

List of SubsidiariesFiled herewith
     
31.1 CertificationsCertification of Robert KohnChief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Filed herewith
  
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Filed herewith
     
32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Furnished herewith
     
101 Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T Filed herewith

Footnotes:

 

(1)Incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-172139) filed with the SEC on February 09, 2011.
  
(2)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated March 16, 2011.

(3)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated April 8, 2011.

(4)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated April 29, 2011.

(5)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated May 18, 2011.

(6)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated July 21, 2011.

(7)Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 17, 2012.

 

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Item 16. 10-K Summary

 

None.

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrantregistrant has duly caused this Reportreport to be signed on its behalf on September 3, 2021, by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 BIOPOWER OPERATIONS CORPORATION.BioPower Operations Corporation
/s/ Troy MacDonald
Troy MacDonald
Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
/s/ Robert D. Kohn
Robert D. Kohn
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The registrant and each person whose signature appears below hereby appoint Troy MacDonald and Robert D. Kohn, and each of them, as attorneys-in-fact with full power of substitution, severally, to execute in the name and on behalf of the registrant and each such person, individually and in each capacity stated below, one or more amendments to the annual report on Form 10-K, which amendments may make such changes in the report as the attorney-in-fact acting deems appropriate and to file any such amendment to the report with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

SignatureTitleDate
   
Date: March  13, 2015By:/s/ Robert KohnTroy MacDonaldChairman and Chief Executive OfficerSeptember 3, 2021
Troy MacDonald(principal executive officer)
  
/s/ Robert D. Kohn
Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer,
Principal Executive Officer,
Principal Financial Officer and Director

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

CONTENTS

 Page(s)September 3, 2021
Robert D. Kohn(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)
  
/s/ Adam BenchayaPresident, Chief Marketing Officer and DirectorSeptember 3, 2021
Adam Benchaya
/s/ Thomas PerezDirectorSeptember 3, 2021
Thomas Perez

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BIOPOWER OPERATIONS CORPORATION

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmF-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets, as of November 30, 2020 and 2019F-3
Balance Sheets – AsConsolidated Statements of Operations, Fiscal Years Ended November 30, 20142020 and November 30, 2013 (Consolidated)2019F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Loss – YearCash Flows, Fiscal Years Ended November 30, 20142020 and November 30, 2013, (Consolidated)2019F-5
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit, – YearFiscal Years Ended November 30, 20142020 and November 30, 2013, (Consolidated)2019F-6
Statements of Cash Flows – Year Ended November 30, 2014 and November 30, 2013. (Consolidated)F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF-8F-7

 

F-2F-1

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Boardshareholders and the board of Directors

directors of BioPower Operations Corp.Corporation

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of BioPower Operations Corp. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”)Corporation as of November 30, 20142020 and 2013 and2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, and other comprehensive loss, stockholders’ deficitstockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the years then ended. ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of November 30, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Substantial Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a significant accumulated deficit. In addition, the Company continues to experience negative cash flows from operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’sCompany's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on thesethe Company's financial statements based on our audits.audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our auditsaudit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform anthe audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. OurAs part of our audits included considerationwe are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An

Our audit includesincluded performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. AnOur audit also includes assessingincluded evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provideaudit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of BioPower Operations, Corp. and its subsidiaries as of November 30, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America./S/ BF Borgers CPA PC

BF Borgers CPA PC

 

The accompanying financial statementsWe have been prepared assuming thatserved as the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in NoteCompany's auditor since 2021

Lakewood, CO

September 3, to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred recurring losses, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to this matter are also described in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.2021

 

/s/ MaloneBailey, LLP
www.malonebailey.com
Houston, Texas
March 12, 2015F-2

 

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

  November 30, 2014  November 30, 2013 
       
Assets        
Current Assets        
Cash $15,118  $109,172 
Consulting receivables  -   27,840 
Prepaid expenses  818   11,258 
Total Current Assets  15,936   148,270 
         
Equipment - net  21,234   28,821 
Security deposit  11,193   11,193 
   32,427   40,014 
         
Total Assets $48,363  $188,284 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit        
         
Current Liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $419,090  $513,134 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related parties  1,455,540   1,098,786 
Notes payable - related parties  51,375   175 
Notes payable  155,000   88,000 
Convertible debt  62,500   125,000 
Total Current Liabilities  2,143,505   1,825,095 
         
Total Liabilities  2,143,505   1,825,095 
         
Stockholders’ Deficit        
         
Preferred stock, $1 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; 1 share issued and outstanding  1   1 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 41,107,676 shares and 30,281,180 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding  4,112   3,028 
Additional paid-in capital  3,580,931   1,947,325 
Accumulated deficit  (5,680,186)  (3,587,165)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit  (2,095,142)  (1,636,811)
         
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit $48,363  $188,284 

  November 30,  November 30, 
  2020  2019 
       
Assets        
Current assets        
Cash $-  $- 
Total assets $-  $- 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit        
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  406,202   361,213 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related party  1,545,751   1,460,995 
Notes payable  130,671   130,671 
Convertible debt  368,031   368,031 
Convertible debt - related parties,  399,448   399,448 
Notes payable  193,667   193,667 
Notes payable - related parties  1,320,700   1,320,700 
Total current liabilities  4,364,469   4,234,724 
         
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)  -   - 
         
Stockholders’ deficit        
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value: 10,000 authorized, 1 share issued and outstanding on November 30, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively  1   1 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value: 100,000,000 authorized; 43,107,680 and 43,107,680 issued and outstanding on November 30, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively  4,312   4,312 
Additional paid-in capital  4,746,884   4,746,884 
Accumulated deficit  (9,115,666)  (8,985,921)
Total stockholders’ deficit  (4,364,469)  (4,234,724)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $-  $- 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Loss

 

  Year Ended November 30, 
  2014  2013 
       
General and administrative expenses $2,021,003  $1,301,598 
         
Other income (expense)        
Interest expense  (106,285)  (32,893)
Loss on settlement of debt and accrued expenses  (77,134)  (190,921)
Loss on impairment of available-for-sale securities  -   (76,050)
Consulting revenue, net of expense  111,401   258,734 
Total other income (expense) - net  (72,018)  (41,130)
         
Net loss $(2,093,021) $(1,342,728)
         
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted $(0.07) $(0.06)
         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period - basic and diluted  31,289,083   23,531,311 
         
Comprehensive loss        
Net loss $(2,093,021) $(1,342,728)
Reclassification adjustment due to impairment on available-for-sale securities  -   37,800 
Comprehensive loss $(2,093,021) $(1,304,928)
  For the years ended 
  November 30, 
  2020  2019 
Revenue $-  $- 
         
Operating expenses        
Selling, general and administrative expenses  -   - 
Total operating expenses  -   - 
         
Loss from operations  -   - 
         
Other expenses        
Interest expense  (44,990)  (44,990)
Interest expense -related party  (84,755)  (84,755)
Total other expenses  (129,745)  (129,745)
         
Net loss $(129,745) $(129,745)
         
Net loss per common share: basic and diluted $(0.00) $(0.00)
         
Weighted average common shares outstanding: basic and diluted  43,107,680   43,107,680 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-4

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated StatementStatements of Stockholders’ DeficitCash Flows

 

                 Deficit       
                 Accumulated  Accumulated    
  Preferred Stock,  Common Stock,  

Additional

  during  Other  Total 
  $1 Par Value  $0.0001 Par Value  Paid In  Development  Comprehensive  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Stage  Loss  Deficit 
                         
Balance - November 30, 2012  1  $1   18,056,000  $1,806  $802,384  $(2,244,437) $(37,800) $(1,478,046)
                                 
Debt discount  -   -   -   -   25,000   -   -   25,000 
Reclassification adjustment due to impairment on available-for-sale securities  -   -   -   -   -   -   37,800   37,800 
Issuance of common stock for cash          215,000   21   12,879           12,900 
Issuance of commons stock to directors          4,000,000   400   149,600           150,000 
Issuance of common stock to consultant          1,500,000   150   143,600           143,750 
Issuance of common stock for debt          3,624,967   362   425,185           425,547 
Issuance of common stock for conversion of related party debt and accrued expenses          2,802,400   280   246,216           246,496 
Issuance of common stock for services rendered ($0.80/share)          82,813   8   142,462           142,470 
Net loss                      (1,342,728)      (1,342,728)
Balance - November 30, 2013  1   1   30,281,180   3,027   1,947,326   (3,587,165)  -   (1,636,811)
                                 
Issuance of common stock for services          535,000   55   33,196           33,251 
Issuance of common stock for services - related party          500,000   50   309,950           310,000 
Issuance of common stock for conversion of debt and accrued expenses          2,096,200   210   367,793           368,003 
Issuance of common stock for acquisition          7,695,296   770   922,666           923,436 
Net loss                      (2,093,021)      (2,093,021)
Balance - November 30, 2014  1  $1   41,107,676  $4,112  $3,580,931  $(5,680,186) $-  $(2,095,142)
  For the years ended 
  November 30, 
  2020  2019 
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net loss  (129,745)  (129,745)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net Changes in operating assets and liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  

44,990

   

44,990

 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related party  84,755   84,755 
Net cash used in operating activities  -   - 
         
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  -   - 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period        
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $-  $- 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for interest        
Cash paid for income taxes $-  $- 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-5

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsChanges in Stockholders’ Deficit

For the Years Ended November 30, 2020 and 2019

 

  Year Ended November 30, 
  2014  2013 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net loss $(2,093,021) $(1,342,728)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Loss on impairment of marketable securities  -   76,050 
Loss on settlement of debt and accrued expenses  77,134   190,921 
Depreciation  12,341   5,552 
Stock issued for acquisition  923,436     
Stock based compensation expense  343,251   436,220 
Amortization of debt discount  81,250   25,000 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  27,840   (27,840)
Prepaid expenses  10,440   (10,576)
Security deposit  -   467 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  (71,924)  35,326 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related parties  356,753   431,459 
Deferred revenue  -   (56,429)
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities  (332,500)  (236,578)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Purchase of equipment  (4,754)  (15,612)
Net Cash Provided By Investing Activities  (4,754)  (15,612)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Proceeds from convertible debt  125,000   150,000 
Proceeds from notes payable  67,000   181,506 
Proceeds from notes payable - related parties  51,200   - 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock      12,900 
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities  243,200   344,406 
         
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash  (94,054)  92,216 
         
Cash - Beginning of Period  109,172   16,956 
         
Cash - End of Period $15,118  $109,172 
         
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash Paid During the Period for:        
Income Taxes $-  $- 
Interest $-  $- 
         
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
         
Reversal of common stock payable $-  $208,500 
Common stock issued for conversion of debt and accrued expenses $209,620  $246,496 
Common stock issued for conversion of notes payable $-  $217,047 
Debt discount recorded on convertible debt $81,250  $25,000 

  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional       
  Shares  Par  Shares  Par  Paid-in  Accumulated    
  Outstanding  Amount  Outstanding  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Total 
Balance November 30, 2018  1   1   43,107,680  $4,312  $4,746,884  $(8,856,176) $(4,104,979)
Net loss, for the year ended November 30, 2019  -   -   -   -   -   (129,745)  (129,745)
Balance November 30, 2019  1  $1   43,107,680  $4,312  $4,746,884  $(8,985,921) $(4,234,724)
Net loss, for the year ended November 30, 2020  -   -   -   -   -   (129,745)  (129,745)
Balance November 30, 2020  -  $-   43,107,680  $4,312  $4,746,884  $(9,115,666) $(4,364,469)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 20142020 and 20132019

Audited

 

Note 1. Organization:

 

BioPower Corporation (“BioPower” or “the Company”) was incorporated in the State of Florida on September 13, 2010. On January 5, 2011, the Company re-domiciled to Nevada and formed BioPower Operations Corporation, a Nevada corporation. On January 6, 2011, the shareholders of BioPower Corporation contributed their shares of BioPower Corporation to BioPower Operations Corporation and BioPower Corporation became a wholly-owned subsidiary.

 

On October 24, 2014, the Company executed a Share Exchange Agreement (“SEA”) with Green3Power Holdings Company (“G3P”) to acquire G3P and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Green3Power Operations Inc., a Delaware corporation (“G3P OPS”) and Green3Power International Company, a Nevis Corporation (“G3PI”), which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. This transaction was a stock for stock exchange, which was accounted for as an acquisition and recorded as an expense based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock as of the date of the exchange. Also exchanged was one share of the Company’s Series B, preferred stock, which is convertible into common shares two years from the date of the SEA, if certain milestones are met as required by the SEA. No value was attributed to the preferred share. (See footnote 8. (B)). We conduct all of our operations through Green3Power Holdings Company and their subsidiaries which are primarily engaged in the development of waste-to-energy projects and services including design, permitting, equipment procurement, construction management and operations and maintenance of the intended facilities. We intend to hold equity interests in the waste-to-energy facilities on a global basis and operate and maintain the facilities. A second business unit is focused on providing waste remediation services globally.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-10, Development Stage Entities (Topic 915): Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements. The early adoption of this ASU allows the Company to remove the inception to date information and all references to development stage.

The Company’s fiscal year end is November 30.

 

Reverse Stock SplitOn January 6, 2011, we acquired 100% of BioPower Corporation (“BC”), a Florida corporation incorporated on September 13, 2010, by our then-CEO and Director contributing 100% of the outstanding shares to the Company. As a result, BC became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

On May 12, 2012 the Company formed FTZ Energy Exchange Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, for the future development of an energy exchange. On June 7, 2012, the Company’s then-Chief Executive Officer contributed 100% of his member interest in FTZ Exchange, LLC (“FTZ”), a wholly owned subsidiary, to the Company for no consideration. FTZ is a licensing company that licenses business know-how and technology to build transaction fee-based exchanges for the sale of products and services in vertical markets.

 

On August 6, 2013,2, 2012, the Company effectedformed Agribopo, Inc., a 1-for-5 reverse stock splitwholly owned subsidiary for the development of biomass related projects. On November 27, 2012, the Company entered into a non-exclusive global license with Advanced Green Technologies, LLC to convert biomass wastes from animals, humans and cellulosic biomass to cellulosic ethanol, fertilizer and other derivative products.

On October 24, 2014, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with Green3Power Holdings Company (“G3P”) to acquire G3P and its commons stockwholly owned subsidiaries, Green3Power Operations Inc. (“Reverse Split”G3P OPS”) and Green3Power International Company (“G3PI”) through a stock-for-stock exchange (the “Exchange”). Following entry into the Exchange Agreement, we conducted all of our operations, which primarily consisted of the development of waste-to-energy projects and services, including design, permitting, equipment procurement, construction management, operation of the intended facilities and maintenance of such facilities, through G3P.

By October 24, 2016, G3P had failed to meet the provisions of the Exchange Agreement that would allow G3P to take over control of the Company. As a result, the Company’s Board of Directors tried to come to an arrangement to separate BioPower from its subsidiaries, but in the end, decided that it would be in the best interests of the Reverse Split, every five sharesCompany’s shareholders to move forward looking for a new acquisition. From October 24, 2016 until February 2017, the Company continued project development of waste-to-energy projects with extremely limited funds. In February 2017, the Company ceased all operations. At that time, we became a shell company.

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In 2019, we entered into a memorandum of understanding with WPP Energy GmbH and China Energy Partners, but after exhausting all efforts we were unable to negotiate a definitive agreement or close the transaction

On June 29, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “APA”) with Rafael Ben Shaya, Troy MacDonald, Adam Benchaya, Thomas Perez, Tom Saban and Edouard Pouchoy (collectively, Messrs. Ben Shaya, MacDonald, Benchaya, Perez, Saban and Pouchoy are referred to herein as the “Sellers”).

Pursuant to the terms of the common stockAPA, the Company agreed to acquire from the Sellers, and the Sellers agreed to sell to the Company, certain assets comprised of the goodwill, intellectual property, business proprietary know-how and trade secrets, intangible property and other assets of Sellers’ business with respect to HyFi, and any and all rights of Sellers in and to the foregoing (the “Assets”), and certain governance/utility virtual tokens (collectively, the “HyFi Tokens”) expected to be used as a means of payment on the HyFi Platform, as hereinafter defined (the “Acquisition”). The “HyFi Platform” means a decentralized finances (“DeFi”) exchange marketplace using blockchain platform technology. The DeFi principles are based on an ecosystem of financial services utilizing tokenization and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) for production, licenses, projects and commodities across vertical and horizontal markets.

In addition, the Sellers agreed to (i) pay to the Company, were combinedon the closing date of the Acquisition, $300,000 (the “Cash Consideration”), and (ii) transfer to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, 400,000,000 HyFi Tokens (the “HyFi Token Consideration”). The Company intends to use the Cash Consideration to bring the Company into a fully reporting status with the Securities and Exchange Commission and for public company operating expenses.

Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the Company agreed to file with the State of Nevada the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock on or before the date that is 60 calendar days after the closing of the Acquisition. In exchange for the sale of the Assets and the Cash Consideration, the Company agreed to issue to the Sellers an aggregate of 900,000 Series C preferred shares within 30 calendar days after the State of Nevada provides written confirmation of filing of the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock.

Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the parties agreed that the Series C preferred stock will have the following terms, among others:

1.Authorized Shares of Series C Preferred Stock. The number of authorized shares of Series C preferred stock will be 900,000.
2.Conversion. Subject to the other terms and conditions in the certificate of designation, a Series C preferred stock holder will have the right from time to time and at any time following the date that is one year after the date on the signature page of the certificate of designations to convert each outstanding share of Series C preferred stock into 450 shares of Company common stock. Based on the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of June 29, 2021, if all of the 900,000 shares of Series C preferred stock are issued and subsequently converted, the holders of the converted stock will hold 90% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
3.Voting. Except as otherwise set forth in the certificate of designation, each share of Series C preferred stock will, on any matter submitted to the holders of Company common stock, or any class thereof, for a vote, vote together with the common stock, or any class thereof, as applicable, as one class on such matter, and each share of Series C preferred stock will have 450 votes.
4.Dividends. The Series C preferred stock is not entitled to receive dividends or distributions.

The Acquisition closed on June 29, 2021 (the “Closing Date”). On the Closing Date, the Sellers delivered the Cash Consideration and the HyFi Token Consideration.

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Series A Preferred Stock Redemption Agreement & Senior Promissory Note

Also on the Closing Date, the Company and China Energy Partners, LLC (“CEP”) entered into a share redemption agreement (the “Redemption Agreement”), dated as of June 29, 2021, pursuant to which the Company redeemed one share of common stock. Immediatelythe Company’s Series A preferred stock from CEP (the “Series A Share”). On the Closing Date, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP a senior promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000. The Series A Share will be held in escrow by an attorney designated by CEP (the “Escrow Agent”), and the CEP will designate such Escrow Agent within 30 calendar days after the September 4, 2013 effective date,Closing Date. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company had 18,056,007 shareswill direct the Escrow Agent to release the Series A Share to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note) even if the Series A Share is required to be released by the Escrow Agent to CEP as provided in the Redemption Agreement. For the avoidance of common stock issueddoubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and outstanding. All shareinterest in and per share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the Reverse Split. EffectiveSeries A Share upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the same time asof the Reverse Split,occurrence of an Event of Default under the authorized number of shares of our common stock was proportionately decreased from 500,000,000 shares to 100,000,000 shares. The par value remained the same.Note.

 

Note 2.2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

consolidation

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) “FASB Accounting Standard Codification™” (the “Codification”) which is the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States.

Going Concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the twelve-month period following the date of these financial statements. The Company has incurred significant operating losses since inception. As of November 30, 2020 the company had a working capital deficit of $4,364,469 and negative shareholders’ equity of $4,364,469.

Because the Company does not expect that existing operational cash flow will be sufficient to fund presently anticipated operations, this raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, the Company will need to raise additional funds and is currently exploring alternative sources of financing. Historically, the Company has raised capital through private placements, as an interim measure to finance working capital needs and may continue to raise additional capital through the sale of common stock or other securities and obtaining some short-term loans. The Company will be required to continue to so until its operations become profitable. Also, the Company has, in the past, paid for consulting services with its common stock to maximize working capital, and intends to continue this practice where feasible.

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”)US GAAP 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 reporting periods.period. The most significant estimates relate to income taxes and contingencies. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, known or expected trends and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable given the quality of information available as of the date of these financial statements. The results of these assumptions provide the basis for making estimates about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ materially from thosethese estimates.

 

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Such estimates

Revenue Recognition

On July 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018, are presented under ASC 606. As of and assumptions for the periodsyear ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, affect, among others, the following:

estimated fair value of share based payments,
estimated carrying value, useful lives and related impairment of equipment and intangible assets; and
estimated valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, due to continuing and expected future losses

Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of2020 the financial statements which management considered in formulating its estimate could change in the near termwere not impacted due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ significantly from estimates.application of Topic 606 because the Company had no revenues.

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchasedtemporary cash investments with aan original maturity of three months or less and money market accounts to be cash equivalents. The Company had noOn November 30, 2020, and November 30, 2019, the Company’s cash equivalents at November 30, 2014 .totaled $-0- and $-0- respectively.

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable are stated at their estimated net realizable values. The Company evaluates whether it is necessary to record an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses inherent in the accounts receivable portfolio. In evaluating the required allowance, management considers historical losses adjusted to take into account current market conditions and financial conditions, the amount of receivables in dispute, and the current receivable’s aging and current payment patterns. Based on its evaluation, no allowance for doubtful accounts was recorded as of November 30, 2013. The Company had no receivables at November 30, 2014.

Marketable SecuritiesIncome taxes

 

Classification of Securities

At the time of acquisition, a security is designated as held-to-maturity (“HTM”), available-for-sale (“AFS”), or trading, which depends on ability and intent to hold such security to maturity. Securities classified as trading and AFS are reported at fair value, while securities classified as HTM are reported at amortized cost.

Any unrealized gains and losses are reported as other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains (losses) are computed on a specific identification basis and are recorded in net capital gains (losses) on investments in the combined consolidated statements of operations.

The Company’s cost basis in AFS was as follows:

AmountShares
Balance – November 30, 2013$-4,500,000
Balance – November 30, 2014$-0

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BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

The composition of the Company’s investments at November 30, as follows:

  2014  2013 
Common stock – public company, cost $-0-  $76,050 
Unrealized loss on available for sale marketable securities  -0-   (37,800)
Reclassification adjustment due to impairment  -0-   37,800 
Impairment  -0-   (76,050)
Fair value $-0-  $-0- 

The Company had no investment loss for the year ended November 30, 2014 and 2013.

Impairment

The Company reviews its equity investment portfolio for any unrealized losses that would be deemed other-than-temporary and require the recognition of an impairment loss in income. If the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, the Company evaluates, among other factors, general market conditions, the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost, and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investments. Management also considers the type of security, related-industry and sector performance, as well as published investment ratings and analyst reports, to evaluate its portfolio. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other than temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established. If market, industry, and/or investee conditions deteriorate, the Company may incur future impairments. The company recognized $-0- and $76,050 loss on impairment for the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Equipment

Equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations when incurred. Betterments and renewals are capitalized when deemed material. When equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the asset account and related accumulated depreciation account are relieved, and any gain or loss is included in operations.

Equipment is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. There were no impairment charges taken during the periods ended November 30, 2014 and 2013.

Investment in Joint Venture

GECC, a subsidiary of the Company signed an agreement to form a 50-50 Joint Venture with AGT Technologies, LLC. in November 2013 for the technology used for the conversion of cellulosic sugar to ethanol.

GECC owns fifty percent of MicrobeSynergy, LLC joint venture and will record its investment on the equity basis of accounting. The Company’s proportionate share of expenses incurred by the Joint Venture will be charged to the statement of operations and adjusted against the Investment in Joint Venture. Losses from the Joint Venture are only recognized until the investment in the Joint Venture is reduced to zero. Losses in excess of the investment must be restored from future profits before the Company can recognize its proportionate share of profits.

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BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

Elements of the joint venture related to exclusivity of the technology are in dispute.

The Company intends to sell GECC for a nominal value as its total focus is on the development of waste-to-energy facilities and waste remediation.

As of November 30, 2014, the Joint Ventures had no activity.

Convertible debt,Beneficial Conversion Feature and Debt Discount

For conventional convertible debt where the rate of conversion is below market value at the date of the agreement, the Company records a “beneficial conversion feature” (“BCF”) and related debt discount.

When the Company records a BCF, the relative fair value of the BCF would be recorded as a debt discount against the face amount of the respective debt instrument. The discount would be amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt. When a conversion of the underlying debt occurs, a proportionate share of the unamortized amounts is immediately expensed.

Share-based payments

The Company recognizes all forms of share-based payments, including stock option grants, warrants, and restricted stock grants, which are based on the estimated number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest, using a fair-value-based method and measurement date as required by FASB 718 and FASB 505.

Share based payments, excluding restricted stock, are valued using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Share based payment awards issued to non-employees for services rendered are recorded at either the fair value of the services rendered or the fair value of the share-based payment, whichever is more readily determinable.

The grants are amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods, which is generally the vesting period. If an award is granted, but vesting does not occur, any previously recognized compensation cost is reversed in the period related to the termination of service.

When computing fair value, the Company may consider the following variables:

The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on the U.S. Treasury yield for a period consistent with the expected term of the option in effect at the time of the grant.
The Company has not paid any dividends on common stock since inception and does not anticipate paying dividends on its common stock in the near future.
The expected option term is computed using the “simplified” method as permitted under the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 110.
The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock, based on the daily quoted closing trading prices.
The forfeiture rate is based on the historical forfeiture rate for unvested stock options.

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

Earnings per share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. The Company does not include shares not yet issued that were included as a component of common stock payable in the earnings per share calculation.

Since the Company reflected a net loss in 2014 and 2013, considering any common stock equivalents, if exercisable, would have been anti-dilutive. A separate computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share is not presented.

The Company has the following potential common stock equivalents at November 30, 2014 and 2013:

November 30, 2014November 30, 2013
Convertible debt-625,000

Income Taxes

Provisionsaccounts for income taxes under FASB ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Under FASB ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated based on reported pre-tax earningsrecognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and current tax law.

Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and evaluating tax positions. The Company periodically assesses its liabilities and contingencies for all periods that are currently open to examination or have not been effectively settled based on the most current available information. When it is not more likely than not that atheir respective tax position will be sustained, the Company records its best estimate of the resulting tax liability and any applicable interest and penalties in the financial statements.

bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between themeasured using enacted tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amountsrates expected to apply to taxable income in the financial statements using statutory rates in effect for the yearyears in which thethose temporary differences are expected to reverse. The Company presentsbe recovered or settled. Under FASB ASC 740, the tax effects of these deferred tax assets and liabilities separately for each major tax jurisdiction.

The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operationsincome in the period that includes the changes are enacted.enactment date. FASB ASC 740-10-05, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities.

The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company recordsassesses the validity of its conclusions regarding uncertain tax positions quarterly to determine if facts or circumstances have arisen that might cause it to change its judgment regarding the likelihood of a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portionposition’s sustainability under audit.

Stock-based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the fair value method following the guidance outlined in Section 718-10 of the asset mayFASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosure about Stock-Based Compensation. This section requires a public entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions). That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award- the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). No compensation cost is recognized for equity instruments for which employees do not be realized.render the requisite service.

Net Loss per Share

Net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period as defined by Financial Accounting Standards, ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share.” Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which establishes a new lease accounting model for lessees. The Company evaluates its deferred taxupdated guidance requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities on a periodic basis.

Recent Accounting Pronouncementsarising from financing and operating leases, along with additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures. The amended guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-01, Codification Improvements, which clarifies certain aspects of the new lease standard. The FASB issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases in July 2018. Also in 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements, which provides an optional transition method whereby the new lease standard is applied at the adoption date and recognized as an adjustment to retained earnings. The amendments have the same effective date and transition requirements as the new lease standard.

 

There are no new accounting pronouncements that areWe intend to adopt ASC 842 on July 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have any material impact on the Company’s consolidatedour financial statements.

 

Note 3. Going ConcernStockholders’ Equity

As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $2,093,021 and $1,342,728, for the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and net cash used in operations of $332,500 and $236,578 for the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, the Company had a working capital deficit of $2,127,569 and $1,676,825, for the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively and a stockholders’ deficit of $2,095,142 and $1,636,811, at November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on Management’s plans, which include potential asset acquisitions, mergers or business combinations with other entities, further implementation of its business plan and continuing to raise funds through debt and/or equity financings. The Company will likely rely upon related party debt and/or equity financing in order to ensure the continuing existence of the business.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Note 4. Equipment

At November 30, 2014 and November 30, 2013, equipment consists of the following:

  November 30,   
  2014  2013  Estimated Useful Life
Computer Equipment $27,760  $27,760  5 years
Testing Equipment  20,366   15,612  3 years
Less: Accumulated depreciation  (26,892)  (14,551)  
Equipment, net $21,234  $28,821   

Depreciation expense was $12,341 and $5,552 for the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Note 5. Income Taxes

 

The Company recognizes deferred tax assetshas authorized 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 and liabilities for both the expected impact10,000 shares of differences between the financial statements and the tax basisPreferred Stock with a par value of assets and liabilities, and for the expected future tax benefit to be derived from tax losses and tax credit carryforwards. The Company has established a valuation allowance to reflect the likelihood$1.00. As of the realization of deferred tax assets.

The Company has a net operating loss carryforward for tax purposes totaling approximately $1,510,000 at November 30, 2014, expiring through 2034. U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 382 places a limitation on the amount of taxable income that can be offset by carryforwards after a change in control (generally greater than a 50% change in ownership). Temporary differences, which give rise to a net deferred tax asset, are as follows:

Significant deferred tax assets at2020, and November 30, 20142019, respectively, there were 43,107,680 shares of Common Stock issued and 2013 are approximately as follows:

  2014  2013 
Gross deferred tax assets:        
Net operating loss carryforwards $568,000  $431,000 
Accrued and deferred expenses  624,000   490,000 
Total deferred tax assets  1,192,000   921,000 
Less: valuation allowance  (1,192,000)  (921,000)
Net deferred tax asset recorded  -  $- 

BioPower Operations Corporationoutstanding, and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 20141 shares of Preferred Stock issued and 2013outstanding, respectively.

The valuation allowance at November 30, 2014, and 2013, was approximately $1,192,000 and $921,000, respectively. The net change in valuation allowance during the period ended November 30, 2014 was an increase of approximately $271,000.

 

Note 6.3. Notes Payable and Convertible Debt

 

Notes payable consists of the following:

 

  Balance  Interest Rate  Maturity
         
Balance - November 30, 2012 $89,800       
Borrowings  181,506   8% Due on demand
Conversion of borrowings to equity  (183,306)      
Balance - November 30, 2013 $88,000       
Borrowings  30,000   4% August 4, 2014
Borrowings  25,000   8% June 30, 2015
Borrowings  10,000   8% April 1, 2015
Borrowings  2,000   8% April 30, 2015
Balance - November 30, 2014 $155,000       
  Balance  Interest Rate  Maturity 
Demand loans $551,167   4% to 8%  Various 
Reclassification of accrued compensation to notes payable  143,031   8%  December 1, 2017 
Balance – November 30, 2020 and 2019 $694,198         

As of November 30, 2020 and November 30, 2019 all loans are past due and in default.

 

On June 21,July 27, 2016, the Company entered into demand loan agreements with a third-party investor totaling $193,667 at 4% interest, Payable upon demand.

Between October 28, 2011 and January 7, 2012, the Company issued a total of $70,000 notes payable. Interest on note is payable at 4%. Tied to loan agreement. Interest on loan is payable at 4% The loan shall be payable on May 31, 2012. The lender may elect to convert the loan before maturity at a conversion price of $0.25 per share. The Loans and currently past due.

On December 3 2013, the Company issued two of its investorsentered into convertible debt agreements with a total of 3,122,800third-party investor totaling $62,500 at 8% interest, Payable upon demand. The debt is convertible into common shares of itsstock at a conversion price of $0.10 per share. As of November 30, 2020 and 2019 the note is currently in default. The notes are convertible into common stock in full satisfactionshare at a price of notes payable, amounting to $183,306, along with accrued interest of $4,062. On the date of conversion, the notes payable and accrued interest was valued at $281,052, or $0.09$0.10 per share basedfor any amount up to 50% of original amount of notes.

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On July 30 2015, the Company entered into convertible debt agreements with a third-party investor totaling $200,000 at 8% interest, due on the closingDecember 31, 2015. The debt is convertible into common shares of stock at a conversion price of the common stock. The Company recorded a loss on the settlement$0.15 per share. As of debt and accrued expenses of $93,684 during the year ended November 30, 2013 as a result of2020 and 2019 the conversion.note is currently in default.

 

A third partyOn May 23, 2016, the Company entered into convertible debt agreements with a third-party investor advanced $30,000 in July, 2014, at 8% interest. The loan which was due August 4, 2014, has not been repaid. During September and October, 2014, a third party investor loaned the Companytotaling $25,000 at 8% interest, due on or before JuneMay 23, 2018. The debt is convertible into common shares of stock at a conversion price of $0.10 per share. As of November 30, 2015.2020 and 2019 the note is currently in default.

 

In October, 2014,On July 30, 2015, the Company entered into convertible debt agreements with a third party investor made two advances totaling $12,000, at 8% interest. The loans are due in April, 2015.

In November, 2014, an officer of the Company made a $50,000 loan,$15,000 at 8% interest, which is due on May 5, 2015.

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

23, 2018. The debt is convertible into common shares of stock at a conversion price of $.15 per share. As of November 30, 2020 and 2019 the note is currently in default.

Between December 3, 2014 and 2013July 28, 2015, the Company issued a total of $113,031 notes payable. Interest on note is payable at 8%. The loans were due prior to December 31, 2015 and are currently past due.

 

Accrued interest on notes payable and convertible debt at November 30, 20142020 and November 30, 20132019 amounted to $9,474$230,080 and $6,368,$185,090 respectively, which is included as a component of accounts payable and accrued expenses.

 

ConvertibleInterest expense on notes payable and convertible debt consists ofwith third parties amounted to $44,990 and $44,990 for the following:year ended November 31. 2020 and November 30, 2019 respectively.

 

  Balance  Interest
Rate
  Maturity Conversion
Price
 
            
Balance - November 30, 2012 $-           
Borrowings  25,000   4% Due on demand $0.25 
Conversion of borrowings to equity  (25,000)          
Borrowings  125,000   8% January 22, 2015  0.10 
Balance - November 30, 2013 $125,000           
Borrowings  125,000   8% Due on demand  0.10 
Conversion of borrowings to equity  (187,500)          
Balance - November 30, 2014 $62,500           

Note 4. Related Party Transactions

 

In January 2013, a third party investor advanced $25,000. The lender could convertOn May 27, 2016 the loan into 100,000 restricted shares of the Company at $0.25 per share. The Company determined that the loan met the definition of a conventional convertible debt since the holder of the note could only realize the benefit of the conversion optionChief Executive Officer agreed to reduce his accrued compensation by exercising it and receiving the entire amount of proceeds in a fixed number of shares or cash. The loan was deemed to have a beneficial conversion feature because the fair value of the stock exceeded the effective conversion price embedded in the loan on the commitment date. Accordingly, the Company recorded the value of the beneficial conversion feature, which was determined to be $25,000,$206,250 as a discount to the loan and a corresponding increasecontribution to additional paid in capital. He also agreed to reclassify $874,000 in accrued compensation to long term debt upon the issuance of a non-convertible 4% interest bearing note with a maturity date of December 1, 2017. The compensation included was accrued during the period from January 2, 2011 to February 29, 2016. This compensation will be paid as bonuses out of future income only and is further subject to a cap of 20% of operating net cash flow in any given period. If bonuses are paid accrued compensation will be paid with an amount decided by the Board. On June 1, 2016 he agreed to reduce his accrued compensation by $25,000 as a contribution to additional paid in capital. He also agreed to reduce his long term note by $214,000 as a contribution to additional paid in capital. As the Company was immediately recognized as interest expense sincenot funded prior to December 1, 2016 the loanBoard of Directors reversed the contribution of accrued salaries. As of November 30, 2020 and 2019, the Chief Executive Officer is due on demand.owed $445,250 and $445,250, respectively, of accrued compensation. As of November 30, 2020 and 2019, the Chief Executive Officer is owed $920,514 and $886,159, respectively, of notes payable and accrued interest.

 

In order

On May 27, 2016 the Director of Strategy agreed to inducereduce her accrued compensation by $206,250 as a contribution to additional paid in capital. She also agreed to reclassify $669,582 in accrued compensation to long term debt upon the investorissuance of a non-convertible 4% interest bearing note with a maturity date of December 1, 2017. The compensation included was accrued during the period from January 2, 2011 to convert his loan promptly,February 29, 2016. This compensation will be paid as bonuses out of future income only and is further subject to a cap of 20% of operating net cash flow in any given period. If bonuses are paid accrued compensation will be paid with an amount decided by the Board. On June 1, 2016 she agreed to reduce her accrued compensation by $225,000 as a contribution to additional paid in capital. She also agreed to reduce her long term note by $9,583 as a contribution to additional paid in capital. As the Company reducedwas not funded prior to December 1, 2016 the conversion price to $0.06 per share, thereby increasingBoard of Directors reversed the number of shares issuable upon conversion to 416,667 shares. The carrying value of the loan on June 10, 2013, the date of conversion, was $25,000 and the closing price of the Company’s common stock on that date was $0.06 per share. The Company accounted for the conversion of loan in accordance with ASC 470, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options.” The Company determined the fair value of the securities issued in connection with the conversion to be $25,000 and the fair value of the securities issuable pursuant to the original terms of the loan agreement to be $6,000, thereby resulting in $19,000 of incremental consideration paid by the Company upon conversion of the note. In addition, the Company issued the lender 5,500 shares of its common stock in full satisfactioncontribution of accrued interestsalaries. As of $330 related to this note. The Company recordedNovember 30, 2020 and 2019, the Director is owed a loss ontotal of $440,833 and $440,833, respectively, of accrued compensation. As of November 30, 2020 and 2019, the settlementDirector is owed a total of debt$853,392 and $822,992, respectively, of notes payable and accrued expensesinterest.

As of $19,165 for the year ended November 30, 2013 as2016 a result of the conversion.

On November 22, 2013 a thirdrelated party investor advanced $125,000a total of $99,448 due in 14 months from the date of the loan.on or before June 15, 2016. Pursuant to the agreement, the investor was allowed to convert up to 50% of the debt into commons stock at the conversion price of $0.10 per share. Pursuant to a November 28, 2014 agreement of the board of directors, the investor wasis allowed to convert 100% of the original amountdebt at a share price of $0.15. As of November 30, 2020 and 2019 the note is currently in default.

In March, 2016 the Chief Operating Officer made a loan of $100,000, bearing interest at 8% due on or before March 2, 2018. Pursuant to the agreement, the investor is allowed to convert 100% of the debt and accrued interest intoon the Company’s common sharesmaturity date at a share price of $0.10 per share in return for the investor extending the due date of remaining notes payable to June 30, 2015.$0.15. The Companycompany accounted for the conversion of loan in accordance with ASC 470, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options”. The portion of the loan which was originally convertible (50%) was deemed to have a beneficial conversion feature because the fair value of the stock exceeded the effective conversion price embedded in the loan on the commitment date. Accordingly, the Company recorded the value of the beneficial conversion feature for 50% of the debt, which was determined to be $18,750, as a discount to the loan and a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. The debt discount was recognized as interest expense in the current period. The fair market value of the remaining shares ason March 2, 2016 was $0.10 per share and accordingly deemed to have no Beneficial Conversion Factor. On May 18, 2016 the Officer loaned an additional $50,000 with conversion rights at $0.10 per share. Therefore, effective May 18, 2016, $50,000 of the dateofficers’ note payable had conversion rights of conversion, November 25, 2014, was $0.19$0.10 per share. At the date of conversion, the Company immediately recognized a loss on conversion of the debt and accrued interest of $67,379 with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital.

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

On December 3, 2013 a third party investor advanced $125,000 due on or before February 3, 2015. Pursuant to the agreement, the investor was allowed to convert up to 50% of the debt at a share price of $0.10. The Companycompany accounted for the conversion of loan in accordance with ASC 470, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options”. The loanfair market value of the shares on May 18, 2016 was $0.10 per share and accordingly deemed to have no Beneficial Conversion Factor. On May 23, 2016, a beneficialthird-party investor loaned the company $25,000 with conversion feature becauserights at $0.10 per share. Therefore, effective May 23, 2016, an additional $25,000 of the officers’ $100,000 note payable had conversion rights of $0.10 per share. The company accounted for the conversion of loan in accordance with ASC 470, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options”. The fair market value of the stock exceededshares on May 18, 2016 was $0.10 per share and accordingly deemed to have no Beneficial Conversion Factor. As of November 30, 2020 and 2019 the effective conversion price embeddednote is currently in the loan on the commitment date. Accordingly, the Company recorded the value of the beneficial conversion feature, which was determined to be $62,500 as a discount to the loan and a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. The amount was recognized as interest expense. There was a loss on the conversion of accrued interest of $9,755, which was recorded as a loss on the settlement of debt and a corresponding amount was recorded as an increase to paid in capital.default.

 

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Interest expense on convertible debt with third parties amounted to $4,973 and $6,368 at November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

Note 7. Notes Payable – Related Parties

ForIn May, 2016 the year ended November 30, 2013

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued its Chief ExecutiveOperating Officer 707,500 shares of its common stock in full satisfaction of his note payable, amounting to $40,500 and accrued interest of $1,950. On the date of conversion, the note payable and accrued interest were valued at $63,675, or $0.09 per share, based on the closing price of the common stock. The Company recorded a loss on the settlement of debt and accrued expenses of $21,225 for the year ended November 30, 2013 as a result of the conversion.

For the year Ended November 30, 2014

During June and August, 2014, the directors of the Company made interest free loans of $1,200, which are due on demand.

On November 5, 2014, the Director of Business Strategy made a loan of $50,000, bearing interest at 8% which is due on or before May 5, 2015. 

18, 2018. The debt is convertible into common shares of stock at a conversion price of $0.10 per share. As of November 30, 20142020 and 2013,2019 the note is currently in default.

In July, 2016 the Chief Operating Officer made a loan of $50,000 as collateral, bearing interest at 8% due on or before July 31, 2018. The debt is convertible into common shares of stock at a conversion price of $0.10 per share. As of November 30, 2020 and 2019 the note is currently in default.

Accrued interest on related party notes payable and convertible debt at November 30, 2020 and November 30, 2019, amounted to $399,398 and $314,642, respectively the Company owes $294 and $190 in accrued interest, respectively, which has been recorded asis a component of accounts payable and accrued expenses – related party.parties.

Interest expense on notes payable and convertible debt with related parties amounted to $84,755 and $84,755 for the year ended November 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

The Company has separated accounts payable and accrued expenses on the balance sheet to reflect amounts due to related parties primarily consisting of officer compensation, health insurance, interest on notes and reimbursable expenses to officers for travel, meals and entertainment, vehicle and other related business expenses.

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

Note 8. Stockholders’ Deficit

(A) Preferred Stock 

On January 28, 2011, the Company issued one share of Series A, preferred stock for $1. This series of preferred stock had a provision that the holder of the one share, a related party controlled by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a Director, can vote 50.1% of the total votes. There are no preferences, dividends, or conversion rights.

On October 24, 2014, as part of the transaction with G3P Holdings, the Company issued one share of its Series B convertible preferred stock which represents the number of shares of Series B preferred stock which are convertible into an aggregate number shares of the Company’s commons stock equal to 50% of the number of shares of the Company’s common outstanding immediately prior to the share exchange. Due to the requirements and timing for conversion, the share was not valued. (See footnote 1.)The Series B preferred share is exercisable only on the second anniversary of the closing date of the transaction, under the terms forth in the share exchange agreement set forth below:

Conversion Rights of Convertible Preferred Stock:

Up to fifty percent (50%) maximum of the outstanding CS at October 24, 2014, (approximately 30,000,000 common stock shares).

At the end of two (2) years, G3P Existing Shareholders have the right to convert the PS into CS on the following basis:

If BOPO earns $ 0 net cash flow and G3P earns a minimum of $1,000,000 net cash flow then the PS can be converted into 50% of the CS outstanding on October 24, 2014, and prior to the issuance of the CS in this Transaction; or If BOPO and G3P earn a similar amount of net cash flow then G3P can convert the PS into 30% of the outstanding CS prior to the issuance of the CS in this Transaction or a total of 50% of the outstanding shares at Closing including the CS issued at Closing; or

If G3P earns $-0- net cash flow, then G3P cannot convert the PS but will retain the original 20% of the CS issued at Closing.

G3P has an option, which can be exercised at the end of two (2) years to wait an additional one year to convert the PS. If G3P exercises the option to wait up to one more year before converting the PS, then G3P must provide evidence that one project is under construction or all contracts for the project are executed and funding is in place to commence construction.

(B) Common Stock

For the year ended November 30, 2013:

The Company issued 215,000 shares of stock for cash totaling $12,900, at a value of $0.06 per share to unrelated third parties.

The Company authorized 80,000 shares of stock for the conversion of debt, which were valued $100,000 at November 30, 2012. The shares were a component of Common Stock Payable and not included in equity, nor used in calculating earnings per share until the year ending November 30, 2013.

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

3,544,967 common shares for unrelated party debt at a price of approximately $0.09 per share, for a total value of $325,547.

The Company authorized 40,000 shares of stock to an unrelated consultant for services, which were valued at $108,500 at November 30, 2012. The shares were a component of Common Stock Payable and were not include in equity, nor used in calculating earnings per share until the year ending November, 30, 2013.

42,813 shares were issued to unrelated consultants for services, at prices ranging from $0.18 to $0.80, for a total value of $34,250.

1,500,000 shares were issued to an unrelated third party for services to be rendered over a one year period. At November 30, 2013 the unvested shares had a value of $143,750. As of November 30, 2014, the 1,500,000 shares were fully vested and the fair value of the shares was $120,000. The $23,750 decrease, from November 30, 2013 to November 30, 2014 was a result of the fair value measurement at November 30, 2014 based on the current market price per share of the common stock.

On June 25, 2013, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Director of Business Strategy were each granted 2,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for continuing to work without cash payment of their full salary and to convert accrued expenses and a note payable. The shares were issued for the year ending November 30, 2103, but will vest after one year of service. The fair value of the common stock at the date of grant was $0.09 per share based upon the closing market price on the date of grant. The aggregate grant date fair value of the awards amounted to $360,000, which will be recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period. The Company recorded $150,000 of compensation expense during the year ended November 30, 2013 with respect to this award.

The Company expensed the shares issued for services as a component of general and administrative expenses.

2,802,400 common shares for debt and accrued expenses of related parties at prices ranging from $0.06 to $0.09 per share, for a total value of $246,496.

For the year ended November 30, 2014:

535,000 common shares were issued to unrelated third parties for services rendered for a value of $57,001. A fair value measurement adjustment was made in the amount of ($23,750), relating to shares issued from November 30, 2013 to November 30, 2014, bringing the total value for common shares issued to third parties for services to $33,251.

500,000 common shares were issued to a director for services rendered for a value of $100,000.

The Company expensed the shares issued for services as a component of general and administrative expenses.

722,550 common shares were issued to an unrelated third party for conversion of $62,500 of debt and $9,755 of accrued interest, at a value of $0.10, per the convertible note agreement. (See footnote 6.)

1,373,650 common shares were issued to an unrelated third party for conversion of $125,000 of debt and $12,365 of accrued interest, at a value of $0.10, per the convertible note agreement. (See footnote 6.)

7,695,296 common shares were issued in accordance with a share exchange agreement executed on October 24, 2014 with the shareholders of G3P Holdings. The fair value at the date of the exchange was $923,436. The cost of the acquisition was a component of general and administrative expenses. (See footnote 1.)

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

(C) Restricted Stock

For the year ended November 30, 2013

On June 21, 2013, the Company granted 1,500,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for services to be provided over a twelve month period, commencing June 1, 2013. The shares will vest after one year of service; however the Company issued the shares in September 2013. All of the shares vested as of November 30, 2014, with a true value of $120,000. These shares are restricted for two years as of October 24, 2014 as part of the SEA Agreement which has a two-year lock-up agreement. (See footnote 8(B)).

On June 25, 2013, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Director of Business Strategy were each granted 2,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for converting accrued expenses and a note payable. The shares vested after one year of service but will not replace the Company’s obligation to pay the required salary over the next year. The fair value of the common stock at the date of grant was $ 0.09 per share based upon the closing market price on the date of grant. The aggregate grant date fair value of the awards amounted to $ 360,000, which is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period. Total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock awards at November 30, 2014 and November 30, 2013, amounts to $0 and $210,000. These shares are restricted for two years as of October 24, 2014 as part of the SEA Agreement which has a two-year lock-up agreement. (See footnote 8(B)).

 

Note 9. Related Party Transactions5. Stockholders’ Deficit

 

The Company has separated accounts payable and accrued expenses on the balance sheet to reflect amounts due to related parties primarily consisting of officer compensation, health insurance, interest on notes and reimbursable expenses to officers for travel, meals and entertainment, vehicle and other related business expenses.

For the year ended November 30, 2013

On June 12, 2013,In September, 2016, the Company issued one of its directors 200,000 shares of itsaccepted a common stock in full satisfaction of director’s fees and consulting fees owed, amounting to $12,000. On the date of conversion, the fair value of the Company’s common stock was $0.06 per share, based on the closing price of the common stock.

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued its Chief Executive Officer 1,602,000 shares of its common stock in full satisfaction of amounts due to himsubscription for debt and accrued interest of $42,450 and reimbursable expenses, amounting to $53,694. On the date of conversion, the fair value of the Company’s common stock was $0.09 per share, based on the closing price of the common stock. The Company recorded a loss on the settlement of debt and accrued expenses of $48,072 during the year ended November 30, 2013 as a result of the conversion.

On June 21, 2013, the Company issued its Director of Business Strategy 1,000,000 shares of its common stock in full satisfaction of amounts due to her for reimbursable expenses, amounting to $60,000. On the date of conversion, the fair value of the Company’s common stock was $0.09 per share, based on the closing price of the common stock. The Company recorded a loss on the settlement of debt and accrued expenses of $30,000 during the year ended November 30, 2013 as a result of the conversion.

On June 25, 2013, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Director of Business Strategy were each granted 2,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for converting accrued expensesat $0.10 per share or $100,000.

There are 43,107,680 and a note payable (see Note 8. (B.))43,107,680 shares issued and continuing to work and accruing their salary. The shares were issued during the year endedoutstanding at November 30, 2013, but will vest after one year of service and will not replace the Company’s obligation to pay the required salary over the next year. The fair value of the common stock at the date of grant was $0.09 per share based upon the closing market price on the date of grant. The aggregate grant date fair value of the awards amounted to $360,000, which will be recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period. The Company recorded $210,000 and $150,000 of compensation expense during the years ended November 30, 20142020 and November 30, 2013,2019, respectively.

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

For the year ended November 30, 2014

Effective November 30, 2014, the Company granted 500,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $100,000, to one of its directors in exchange for all fees owed to the director for services rendered through November 30, 2014. (See footnote 8(B.))

During the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded related party interest expense of $275 and $807, respectively.

 

Note 10.6. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

Employment Agreements – Officers and Directors

As of November 30, 2013, the Company had employment agreements with certain officers and directors (two individuals) containing the following provisions:

Term of contract5 years, expiring on December 31, 2015
Salary$200,000
Salary deferralAll salaries will be accrued but may be paid from the Company’s available cash flow funds.

As of November 30, 2014, the Company had employment agreements with certain officers and directors (two individuals) containing the following provisions:

Term of contract4 years, expiring on November 30, 2018
Salary$275,000 commencing December 1, 2014
Salary deferralAll salaries will be accrued but may be paid from the Company’s available cash flow funds.

Annual Salaries:

Name  Starting Dec. 1, 2014   2014-15   2015-2016   2016-2017 
Robert Kohn     $275,000  $325,000  $375,000 
                 
Bonnie Nelson     $275,000  $325,000  $375,000 

Lease Agreement

On June 3, 2013, the Company entered into a new lease agreement with its current landlord. The lease is for a 24 month period, expiring on May 31, 2015 , and requires monthly base rental payments of $ 4,000 for the period from June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014 and $ 4,080 for the period from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015 plus adjustments for Common Area Expenses.

Rent expense was $47,158 and $46,589 for the years November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

BioPower Operations Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2014 and 2013

 

Contingencies

 

From time to time, the Company may be involved in legal matters arising in the ordinary course of business. While the Company believes that such matters are currently not material, there can be no assurance that matters arising in the ordinary course of business for which the Company is, or could be, involved in litigation, will not have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

Note 11. Testing Services Agreement

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On July 2, 2013, the Company entered into agreements for the first stage of a project to develop a castor plantation and milling operation in the Republic of Paraguay with offshore entities (aka “Ambrosia” and “Developer”) for the testing and development of a project with up to $ 10,000,000 in financing upon certification of the castor yield effective and subject to material and adverse events. We received notification of termination of the TSA project as of April 1, 2014 due to material and adverse events related to the necessity for building roads due to extreme flooding conditions and issues associated with clearing of the land.

We entered into a Settlement Agreement with our sub-contractor in June, 2014 for final payment for services related to the testing services agreement and all receivables and payables related to the testing services agreement were satisfied in June, 2014.

The Company recorded other consulting revenue, net of expense of $111,401 and $258,734 for the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in connection with services provided under the TSA.

 

Note 12.7. Subsequent Events

 

On June 29, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “APA”) with Rafael Ben Shaya, Troy MacDonald, Adam Benchaya, Thomas Perez, Tom Saban and Edouard Pouchoy (collectively, Messrs. Ben Shaya, MacDonald, Benchaya, Perez, Saban and Pouchoy are referred to herein as the “Sellers”).

Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the Company agreed to acquire from the Sellers, and the Sellers agreed to sell to the Company, certain assets comprised of the goodwill, intellectual property, business proprietary know-how and trade secrets, intangible property and other assets of Sellers’ business with respect to HyFi, and any and all rights of Sellers in and to the foregoing (the “Assets”), and certain governance/utility virtual tokens (collectively, the “HyFi Tokens”) expected to be used as a means of payment on the HyFi Platform, as hereinafter defined (the “Acquisition”). The “HyFi Platform” means a decentralized finances (“DeFi”) exchange marketplace using blockchain platform technology. The DeFi principles are based on an ecosystem of financial services utilizing tokenization and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) for production, licenses, projects and commodities across vertical and horizontal markets.

In addition, the Sellers agreed to (i) pay to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, $300,000 (the “Cash Consideration”), and (ii) transfer to the Company, on the closing date of the Acquisition, 400,000,000 HyFi Tokens (the “HyFi Token Consideration”). The Company intends to use the Cash Consideration to bring the Company into a fully reporting status with the Securities and Exchange Commission and for public company operating expenses.

Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the Company agreed to file with the State of Nevada the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock on or before the date that is 60 calendar days after the closing of the Acquisition. In exchange for the sale of the Assets and the Cash Consideration, the Company agreed to issue to the Sellers an aggregate of 900,000 Series C preferred shares within 30 calendar days after the State of Nevada provides written confirmation of filing of the certificate of designation for the Series C preferred stock.

Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the parties agreed that the Series C preferred stock will have the following terms, among others:

1.Authorized Shares of Series C Preferred Stock. The number of authorized shares of Series C preferred stock will be 900,000.
2.Conversion. Subject to the other terms and conditions in the certificate of designation, a Series C preferred stock holder will have the right from time to time and at any time following the date that is one year after the date on the signature page of the certificate of designations to convert each outstanding share of Series C preferred stock into 450 shares of Company common stock. Based on the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of June 29, 2021, if all of the 900,000 shares of Series C preferred stock are issued and subsequently converted, the holders of the converted stock will hold 90% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
3.Voting. Except as otherwise set forth in the certificate of designation, each share of Series C preferred stock will, on any matter submitted to the holders of Company common stock, or any class thereof, for a vote, vote together with the common stock, or any class thereof, as applicable, as one class on such matter, and each share of Series C preferred stock will have 450 votes.
4.Dividends. The Series C preferred stock is not entitled to receive dividends or distributions.

The Acquisition closed on June 29, 2021 (the “Closing Date”). On the Closing Date, the Sellers delivered the Cash Consideration and the HyFi Token Consideration.

NoneSeries A Preferred Stock Redemption Agreement & Senior Promissory Note

Also on the Closing Date, the Company and China Energy Partners, LLC (“CEP”) entered into a share redemption agreement (the “Redemption Agreement”), dated as of June 29, 2021, pursuant to which the Company redeemed one share of the Company’s Series A preferred stock from CEP (the “Series A Share”). On the Closing Date, as provided in the Redemption Agreement, the Company issued to CEP a senior promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000. The Series A Share will be held in escrow by an attorney designated by CEP (the “Escrow Agent”), and the CEP will designate such Escrow Agent within 30 calendar days after the Closing Date. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) occurs under the Note, then the Company will direct the Escrow Agent to release the Series A Share to CEP; provided, however, that CEP will also retain all rights and privileges under the Note (and the Company will remain bound to all obligations under Note) even if the Series A Share is required to be released by the Escrow Agent to CEP as provided in the Redemption Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, CEP will regain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Series A Share upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, regardless of the amount of the outstanding balance owed under the Note at the time of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note.

On August 5, 2021 Company did the following share issuances:

The Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock valued at ($0.05 per share) to a consultant.

The Company issued 750,000 shares of common stock valued at ($0.05 per share) to Baruch Halpern for severance compensation.

The Company issued 546,160 shares of common stock valued at ($0.05 per share) to Robert Kohn for partial conversion of accrued compensation.

The Company issued 546,160 shares of common stock valued at ($0.05 per share) to Bonnie Nelson for partial conversion of accrued compensation.

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